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VICI US CYCLE
Bike theft plagues ELAC
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BY JULIANNE OBREGON AND CARDLING DEL REAL Staff Writers
he Sheriff’s Department is working on a plan to help eliminate bike thefts occuring on campus. Team Leader Deputy William Dunkin said the campus has had two or three more bikes stolen over the last six months from different handrails. Deputy Jessie Martinez said that a bike was stolen Feb. 18 between the G and H buildings. The bicycle was not secured onto a bike rack, but onto a handrail. Martinez also said there isn’t much foot traffic going on between the G and H buildings. Martinez said within the last year there have been under 12 bicycles stolen on campus. The bikes tend to get stolen before noon when the majority of students are on campus. “I ride my bike to school because it is more efficient and saves me money, but with the recent increase in bike thefts I fear that my bike can get stolen,” ELAC student Hector Roman said. “I think the campus should provide a gated area for bikes that require a permit like the school’s parking structure.” Dunkin said the Sheriff’s Department is working on
the idea of getting a bike registration process going. This bike registration will require a student or faculty member to locate the serial number which is under the sprocket where the pedals are and register his or her name along with that number. Each bike encountered by deputies on campus will have its serial number entered into the database. This process will help identify stolen bikes. The Sheriff’s Department recommends that anyone who chooses to leave their bikes unattended for a long period of time invests in a U-lock. U-locks are more secure, and unlike a spiral cable lock, they will be more difficult to cut into. This will make it tougher for a bike thief to steal without being seen. Students and faculty should secure their bikes onto a bike rack by using a hardened-steel U-lock as the primary lock and should lock the bike frame, not just the wheels. As an extra precaution, students and faculty should also use locking skewers around both wheels. Tightening the lock may also reduce the risk of having the lock cut. Some of the U-lock brands recommended by the Sheriff’s Department are Kryptonite, Bulldog and Bell. These are known to be effective in preventing bike thefts because they are more difficult to cut. Bikes should also be locked onto a bike rack instead of a pole or handrail. Locking a bike to either makes it an easier target because they are not constantly watched.
‘Novela Land’ actors share wisdom with theater students Guzman said that while looking for the teenagers, he bumped into Staff Writer an old friend who told him about Theater students had the an audition. Three weeks after he auditioned, opportunity to speak to members of “Ana Maria in Telenovela Land” he made his TV debut on the show Feb. 26 at the P2-205 Upstairs “Miami Vice.” When asked what motivated him, Guzman said, “I Theater. After a preview of the film, want to enpower people.” “Ana Maria in Telenovela Land” director Georgina Garcia Riedel along with cast members Luis is the story of a young woman Guzman and Michael Steger spoke struggling to maintain a healthy to a group of theater students relationship with her family and about their experiences working friends. She somehow switches on the film and working in the film places with a character in a Mexican soap opera she was watching when industry. A group of around 40 students lightning struck her house. Guzman plays the film’s were allowed to ask questions, after the preview. One of the antagonist, the evil Licenciado first questions that came up was, Schmidt. Steger plays Armando/ Tony, one of the “How did you p r o t a g o n i s t ’s get started in love interests. acting?” Writer Jose Each of M a r q u e z the two created Ana actors started Maria as a twist their careers on comedies d i f f e r e n t l y. like “Freaky Steger, who is Friday” and best known for “Galaxy Quest.” his role on the Guzman was show “90210,” forced to watch explained that telenovelas it took him as a child and several years to said this film land a good gig, gave him the even though he opportunity to has been acting “It’s okay to change over-act. since he was things, you don’t have to One student 14-years-old. “I had to learn do the same things all asked if they still auditioned what not to do,” the time.” and another Steger said. asked how they He attended prepared for a high school LUIS GUZMAN a role. Steger that was big on Actor explained that he theater, but was still auditioned disillusioned by and relied on people telling practice, as well as reciting the him acting is waste of time. Steger picked up acting again lines with fellow actors. “You have to build that muscle,” while studying at California State said Steger. Guzman, on the other Polytechnic University, Pomona. He had to take several classes, hand does not audition anymore. and was told that he had to practice He agreed with Steger on the need acting for at least three hours a day. to practice at least three hours a He mentioned a time when a day. Guzman also told the audience stranger went up to him and said, about an exercise he uses, which is “I know you from somewhere.” To which Guzman replied, “I’m him playing pranks on people. Both actors agree that every the guy who hit the Power Ball and aspiring actor will have his or her lost the ticket.” With the help of his son, the man own method, and that overcoming completely fell for what Guzman the fear of people watching is key. Steger recommends to audition said. Guzman’s career took off after frequently and commented that he went out looking for a couple of actors need to dedicate as much teenagers while working as a social time as someone working a 9-5 to their acting. worker in New York City.
BY IVAN CAZARES
BIKE THEFT PREVENTION TIPS •Use a U-lock to secure bikes. They are more difficult to cut into.
•For extra protection, use locking skewers around both wheels.
•Place the U-lock around a permanent object, through both seat says and rear wheel.
•Know the bike’s description. Record the color, year, make, type and serial number.
•Lock the bike in a well-lit area near other bikes. Try to vary its location whenever possible.
•Report suspicious individuals hanging around bike racks.
“My path has been school. I studied theater arts (as an) undergrad in Arizona, then I moved out here.” GEORGINA GARCIA RIEDEL Director
Sources: East Los Angeles College and Los Angeles Mission College Sheriff Stations
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EAST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE CAMPUS NEWS
FREE FUNDS
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2015
Obama’s proposal greatly impacts students
EDITOR IN CHIEF Jade Inglada MANAGING EDITOR Jesus Figueroa ONLINE EDITORS Liliana Marquez, Andrew Ruiz, Danny Vasquez ART DIRECTOR Lindsey Maeda
BY ROGELIO ALVAREZ Staff Writer
FRONT EDITOR Julianne Obregon
President Obama’s proposal on free tuition for community colleges is a thrilling step in the right direction. According to president Obama, forthcoming college students need to have maintained a GPA of 2.5 or higher in order to be eligible for a free community college education. Future students would not only take advantage of a free education but are also being motivated to achieve good grades. If and when the president’s proposal becomes a law, students from low-income families will be offered the chance of a lifetime to significantly improve the lives of themselves and their families. Residents coming from ELAC’s surrounding diverse communities will be encouraged to become aspiring students. Tuition at 4-year intuition is higher now that it has ever been in history and almost all of their students are graduating with an unbelievable amount of debt. This almost inescapable financial burden scared me away from applying at universities when I was in high school. I did not want to pursue a higher education because my family and I couldn’t afford it. Yet many of the students at ELAC were accepted into 4-year universities but could not attend because tuition at these schools is expensive. The United States is a country that has stated to provide people with a better life. Free tuition for community colleges will provide students from all over the nation the opportunity to enhance their
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knowledge and skill set Opponents to the president’s proposal argue that many high school students will choose to enroll in community colleges instead of established 4 year universities. Community colleges are a way for students to eventually integrate themselves to universities’ programs. As early as elementary school, students are pressured to go to college and in high school, students stress themselves over which and
how many AP courses they can take. Free community college provides these students with a safety net. Students that had a tough time adjusting to high school can see this option as a second chance. Many ELAC students receive a fee waiver which help cover the costs of classes, however, not everyone attending ELAC is eligible for one. Obama’s proposal did not fully cover the criteria on who is eligible for free community college. It is
still unspecified whether it’ll apply to international students or older people looking to return to college. Many of us are or know an AB-540 student who are simply disheartened from attending college because of the many obstacles they face in enrolling and affording to pay for classes. When and if the president’s proposal becomes the law depends on the complexity of the politics concerning policy making. The country already spends
billions and billions of our tax dollars funding wars around world and maintaining the ridiculous amount prisons in the country. If the proposal does not lawfully go into effect, millions of people living in the US for generations to come will have been denied a free post-high school education. The Presidents’s proposal gives chances to people who need them. President Obama’s proposal speech is available for viewing on Youtube.
Unproductive students in library distract the rest become potential safety hazards in the event of a fire. According to ELAC’s library Staff Writers policies, “Study rooms are available As of Spring 2015, East Los on a first-come, first-served basis Angeles College library has not and are subject to a one-hour time been the environment it once was limit per group.” Study rooms are beneficial quiet and accessible. ELAC’s library is a place because it allows students to study where students should be able to with colleagues without being a distraction to those studying alone. concentrate, study and focus. If the study Nothing is rooms are all more important occupied, the than the level Study rooms are least you could of silence that beneficial because it do is use any area helps create t h e l i b r a r y ’s allows students to study desired using an indoor voice. environment. with peers with out Not only With loud volume of being a distraction to s h o u l d y o u r be low but voices, music and those studying alone. voice also the volume conversations on your cell the library is no phone. longer a library Cell phone but rather a notifications lounge. If communication is necessary for should be on silent or at least on you and your colleagues, ELAC’s vibrate. Loud conversations and library offers private study rooms. Students who are using the library notification sounds distract students for socializing and not academic from their academic assignments. A majority of the times, students purposes affect those who are trying need computer access to complete to focus on their studies. For instance, large groups their work. Not all students have the privilege of students in the aisles having conversations interfere with the of computer access at home. students who are trying to check Therefore ELAC’s computers are to be used for course assignments, out books. Another common distraction not “World of Warcraft.” If you are surfing the Internet on is students who use the aisles as lounging areas to take naps in non-academic websites and notice that the computer area is congested, between classes. Students who sleep in the library please allow someone to use the not only get in the way of others computer who may actually use it. Students who use ELAC’s who are moving from aisle to aisle in search for a book, but they also computers for games, social
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EAST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE CAMPUS NEWS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2015
BRACKET BUSTER
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Men’s basketball upset Antelope Valley on the road
Ismail Ali each scored 18 points. Sophomore guard Lawrence White Staff Writer had 13; Adrian Francis contributed The quest for a state championship with 12, and 11 for Julius Bilbrew. continues as the No. 13-seeded As crunch time approached in East Los Angeles College men’s the second half, sophomore guard basketball team upset No. 4-seeded Je’Ron Primus knew came through Antelope Valley College, 111-106, for his team. in the second round of the California His two free throws and wing Community College Athletic 3-pointer on the very next play Association Southern Regional gave the Huskies a five-point lead, playoffs on Saturday. 102-97. ELAC will “My confidence travel down to was high after the San Diego that shot (went “(Je’Ron) works and area tonight to in),” Primus, who face No. 5-seed led all scorers he’s having a good Southwestern with 19 points, final stretch. Since he said. “Before that College at 7 p.m. came last year, he was shot, I knew we In a game a bucket consistent and did the needed that had 20 lead and I knew I had c h a n g e s , t h e right things. Because he to step up as a Huskies built continued to work, he’s leader to hit that momentum and shot and it went always prepared and gained the lead in.” during the last Six other ready to go.” three minutes of Huskies also JOHN MOSLEY the game. finished in Head Coach “At the end double digits. (of the game), Sophomore guard our conditioning Marcus Romain payed off,” and freshman Huskies Head Coach John Mosley guard Miles Ford had 16 apiece, said. “We had a little bit more gas freshman forward Marquis Salmon down the stretch. I thought that was and sophomore shooting guard the difference.” Michael Cardenas had 14 each; The Huskies took an early 13-5 sophomore guard Te’Shon Burton lead over Antelope Valley, but the chipped in 11 while freshman Marauders would answer back forward Richard Bivens had 12. after sophomore guard Ismail Ali’s According to Mosley, Primus’ breakaway dunk ignited the home preparation has helped him evolve crowd as Antelope Valley took the into the player he is today and 52-50 lead at the half. expects his star guard to come to Three Marauders’ sophomores, Southwestern College with the same Tim Gilmore, Shelton Boykin and mindset as he’s done in the playoffs.
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Badminton begins season with loss BY GEORGE MALDONADO Staff Writer The East Los Angeles College Badminton team was upset as 2014 undefeated South Coast Conference champions by Pasadena City College (21-0), Wednesday Feb 25. This game set the tone for the season because both teams are projected as the top two competitors for the conference title. With the win PCC moves into first place in the standings. The Huskies began their scoreless match to an energetic PCC team determined to set the early pace. From the start ELAC, didn’t match the intensity of their opponent and looked lost throughout each set. The Huskies were nervous and made the same mistakes. However, Head Coach Qui Nguy and Assistant Coach Lena Zeng positively encouraged the team to continue to work for each point. Each player showed great team
spirit within their sets of doubles because they made it a priority to keep each other’s head in the game. After each loss in a set they continued to show patience. The way that ELAC played was not acceptable in terms of effort and as a team they need to “be more aggressive,” Mak said. The Huskies looked more comfortable in the double formation. ELAC’s Cova Zao felt that the difficulty level of each set measured harder as the game progressed. Through the loss, Zeng understood that this year would be a challenge to really work harder for results because it will consists of “a lot of work” to rebuild a championship team. Zeng noticed that each player showed timid reactions when competing by being “nervous” and playing “out of focus.” ELAC will compete away against winless El Camino CollegeCompton Center at 3:00p.m. tonight.
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PATIENTLY WAITING—Kyla Martin-Burnley quiets the crowd with free throws, while Vianey Chavez looks on seven of Burnley’s 11 points came off free throws.
Huskies advance in playoff BY CARLOS ALVAREZ Staff Writer
The East Los Angeles College women's basketball team survived its second round home matchup against No. 15-seed Antelope Valley College, 66-60, on Saturday "They're (ELAC) a great team. The best team we have played all season. We hung around, but we couldn't finish the game," Antelope Valley Head Coach Barry Green said. According to Green, his team matched up well athletically with ELAC, but they were unable to overcome 35 turnovers. "When we have 30-plus turnovers, we won't beat anyone," Green said. The No. 2-seeded Huskies overcame 27 turnovers of their own, 10 coming from ELAC guard Olivia Ochoa. "We didn't help her (Ochoa) out, they (Antelope Valley) put pressure on her and we failed to communicate," ELAC guard Kyla Martin-Burnley said. Ochoa struggled with the
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Antelope Valley's pressure, but she be reckoned with in the paint, her had one of her best shooting night's game is about being patient inside," of the season. Turner said. Ochoa scored a game-high 23 Diaz said that everyone has a bad points, shooting seven-for-15 from game once in awhile, but that it was the field while leading ELAC to a an unpleasant feeling that hers had 35-24 halftime lead. to be in the playoffs. " We c a m e Wi t h D i a z out very strong, struggling, but then we ELAC forward “We played them (El kind of forgot Kimberly Perez how to play. We Camino), we know what had one of her played to the best overall strengths of our they’re going to do, we performances of competition," the season. just have to play our ELAC Head Perez scored game and we will be Coach Bruce 14 points, good.” Turner said. shooting sixAccording to for-nine from Turner, some of the field, while KIMBERLY PEREZ ELAC Forward his players were providing trying to do too an offensive much instead of and defensive letting the flow of the game come presence in the paint. to them. "That's what we (ELAC) do, ELAC forward Jocelyne Diaz was when one of us struggles someone held without a field goal for the first else's picks up the slack," Diaz said. time this season. With 43.5 seconds remaining in Diaz was zero-for-7 from the the game the Marauders cut the field with four turnovers, scoring deficit to two, 62-60, behind the play two points from the free-throw line. of forward Barbara Pete. "Jocelyne (Diaz) is a force to Pete was able to constantly get
behind ELAC's full-court press for easy baskets. Pete scored a team-high 19 points, shooting nine-for-16 from the field while grabbing a game-high 12 rebounds. Marauders guard Shekinah Broadway added 15 points, shooting 7-for-12 from the field. "We worked on their (ELAC) press in practice. We broke it, but we couldn't finish it," Green said. ELAC went on to make four consecutive free throws to seal the victory. The Huskies will host a third round matchup against No. 7-seed El Camino College on March 4 at 7 p.m. El Camino beat Pasedena City College 71-64 in overtime. "We played them (El Camino), we know what they're going to do, we just have to play our game and we will be good," Perez said. Martin-Burnley believes that if they slow things down more that they will have a good game against El Camino. "El Camino is going to be tough, there are no easy games at this point," Turner said.
HUSKIES SPLASH TO TWO WINS The swim and dive team began South Conference play with two wins against Rio Hondo and host Los Angeles Trade Tech colleges last Friday in dual meet competition. Eight Huskies swam 14 personal best times at Trade Tech while seven competed in seven events for the first time this season. East Los Angeles College sophomore Beisi Li won three events, the 100-yard and 200-yard breaststroke events and the 200 individual medley. All of her wins were personal best times.
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EAST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE CAMPUS NEWS
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2015
Classic rocker puts new spin on old tracks BY JESUS FIGUEROA Staff Writer
COURTESY OF KELLEY HOGAN
COME TO THE DANCE—Dance choreographer Jessica Hanson, Theatre Arts Department faculty member, teaches the cast of “Much Ado About Nothing” a dance for a scene from the upcoming play.
SHAKESPEAREAN COMEDY ‘Much Ado’ for spring theater season BY JESUS FIGUEROA Staff Writer The Theatre Arts Department brings the classic Shakespearean comedy “Much Ado About Nothing” to more recent times to open up the spring semester's productions. Kelley Hogan, East Los Angeles College acting instructor and play director, made small changes to "Much Ado about nothing.” Instead of the play taking place in Messina on the Island of Sicily in the 16th century, it takes place in Southern California during World War II. "I am usually a purist when it comes to Shakespeare, but I wanted to challenge myself and
give the students the experience of performing in an updated production, since this is very common in the professional theater world today," Hogan said. Much of the story is the same. However, some aspects of the play are different. There are more female characters added, some lines have been adapted to other characters and the locations of scenes are modified, but the integrity of the play is intact. "I don't think there is anything unusual per se, but Jim Johnson's set has a surprise for the audience," Hogan said. "Much Ado" was chosen to continue on with the theme of this
year’s plays. Each school year a theme is carried on throughout the fall and winter semester, and each director decides on a play which fits the theme of the previous play. "I selected Much Ado About Nothing because it is a fantastic comedy.I also have had the idea to adapt a Shakespeare play to a modern time period for quite awhile.The fact that this play is predominantly in prose, as opposed to poetry, gave me more freedom to change dialogue," Hogan said. The Theatre Arts Department will be working on setting up a special morning performance tentatively on March 27 for high school student to come see the play.
FAST FACTS Location Proscenium Theater Performance dates March 20, 21, 27 and 28 at 8 p.m. March 22 and 29 at 2 p.m. Special High School performance March 20 (time tentative)
Legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth shows the world that he continues be a great talent with the magnificent guitar tracks on his newest album "Scorpions Revisited." The songs on the album come from classic rock group Scorpions’ albums 40 years ago, specifically the music he helped write, perform and occasionally sing. The songs are from albums such as "Fly To The Rainbow," "In Trance," "Virgin Killer" and " Ta k e n B y Force." Roth’s s o n g s are more than just re-mastered or replayed. The sounds are brought forward to be reimagined, adding to the style with the experience Roth has gained throughout four decades of his career. Once listeners hear the first song, it will be difficult to stop listening to the album in its entirety. Each song has its own unique aspect. "We'll Burn the Sky" has soothing rifts that ignite with passion as the song continues on with romantic lyrics. It stands out as a monster ballad that showcase a combination of both soft and hard rock styles by transitioning back and forth between fast power chords and soft rifts. Roth's guitar skills serve as an example of his talent. "Virgin Killer" keeps the fast pace consistency of Roth's guitar in the forefront of his style.
Although the vocals match the tempo of the guitar, the intensity of the song is heard more through the guitar. Even as the drums come in to accent the beat, the guitar is the main focus of the song. The song culminates to a loud screech from the vocals and an equally intense screeching of the guitar, which make it majestic. "In Trance" follows with a dream like guitar that provides calming sounds for the listener. The rifs played by Roth truly do capture the listener’s attention b e f o r e captivating with some loud power cords. Each song on the album solidifies R o t h ' s legendary status. R o t h g a i n e d notability through pioneering the unique guitar sound that has giventhe Scorpions prominence. This classic rocker helped bring fame to classic rock band Scorpions and continued on to be one of the most amazing guitarists, even now among much younger guitarists than him. Vocalist Nathan James joined Roth for "Scorpions Revisited," along with drummer Jamie Little, bassist Ule W. Ritgen, guitarist and vocalist Niklas Turmann, keyboardist and vocalist Corvin Bahn and guitarist David Klosinski. Uli Jon Roth's "Scorpions Revisited" will be released in the U.S. on March 10 on CD and digital download.
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Oaxacan street food offers unique choices BY CORTEZ CRUZ SERRATO Staff Writer
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SOLE SURVIVORS—Phil Miller, played by Will Forte, expresses to his “friends” how he thought Carol, played by Kristen Schaal, was annoying in “Last Man on Earth.”
‘Last Man on Earth’ proves to be a hit BY MARCUS CAMACHO Staff Writer Saturday Night Live fans may enjoy the new original sitcom “Last Man on Earth,” starring Will Forte, which premiered Sunday on Fox. The show uses the same style of comedy as seen on SNL. The show is set in 2020, one year after a virus killed almost everyone,. The storyline follows Phil Miller, played by Will Forte, the only male survivor. Forte plays an average man who has to come to terms with being the last man on Earth, until he meets Carol, played by Kristen Schaal. She tries to make the world what it
use to be and tends to annoy Forte. Before meeting Schaal, Forte had to fight the loneliness of being the only person left on Earth. Schaal’s character is an optimistic person despite the world’s end and tries to keep her humanity, while Forte gives up on the world and couldn’t care less. They are hilarious and a great duo. Schaal and Forte’s characters are complete opposites, but they compliment each other well. Forte’s character can’t care less about the world and does whatever pleases him, while Schaal’s character is someone who wants to be civilized and maintain order. The show uses comedy tomake
the viewer think about what they would do in that situation. The humor is adult oriented Forte’s character spends the majority of his time indulging in primitive behavior such as crashing two cars together to see the explosion. It is a program with an original storyline, unlike any other shows on television. Most programs are reality shows, soap operas or typical comedies. Popular sitcoms use similar formats. For example, comedies about friends that hang out and get into crazy situations such as: “Friends,” “The Big Bang Theory” and “How I Met Your Mother.”
There are also shows about office humor such as “The Office” and “30 Rock.” “Last Man On Earth” is about what a person would do if they were the last person or people on Earth. The only downfall to the show is the questions it leaves unanswered, such as what is the virus? What started it? Why did Phil and Carol survive? The storyline is so addictive that viewers might not care. Each episode is a half hour long. However, the season premiere combined two episodes. The show can be watched on Hulu for free. Fox will re-run the show on Saturday at 8 p.m. New episodes air on Fox on Sunday at 9:30 p.m.
Standing on the side of a liquor store parking lot in Echo Park is the Oaxacan Quesadilla Cart assembling quesadillas that are a little different from the ones that our mothers used to cook up for us. Pulling up to the quesadilla cart, anyone will be instantly amazed by the aroma of fresh handmade blue corn masa being warmed up on the stovetop and the small army gathering around the cart patiently waiting for their turn to order. Oaxacan Quesadilla Cart is not the only option for excellent street food in the greater Los Angeles area but they use fresh quality ingredients in their quesadillas. This sets them apart from many street vendors. The Oaxacan Quesadilla Cart offers a variety of fillings for its quesadillas, ranging from: chicken, chorizo and potato, to Huitlacoche (corn smut), chicharon (fried pork skin) and a vegetarian option of a mixture of corn, squash blossoms and chopped onions. Each quesadilla is wrapped in a blue corn tortilla which is hand made. The freshness of the tortilla is undeniable. The tortilla has a soft texture that not only holds the filling well but also does an excellent job of bringing out the flavors of the mozzarella cheese, fillings and salsas. The chicken inside the chicken quesadilla is very moist and has a lot of flavor. The chicken is marinated in a
collection of spices and chillies which does not dry out the chicken. The huitlacoche has a very distinct earthy flavor which is unlike any other flavor. The taste of the huitlacoche is very smokey and has a mushroom like texture. Out of all the quesadillas that are offered at the cart, the one that packs the most flavor is the chicharon. Chicharon is fried pork skin and the cart does an excellent job of making it extremely crispy. The chicharron is marinated in chillies which makes this quesadilla spicier than the others. In addition to the spices, the cart offers a variety of extra condiments to add on to the quesadillas. Mild and hot salsas are offered to add on additional spice to the quesadillas, along with a container of additional ricotta cheese. The tastiest condiment is the medley of nopales, red onions, and cilantro. The freshness of the medley balances out the spice of the salsa, which gives the quesadilla great balance. Oaxacan Quesadilla Cart is only open Friday through Monday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Each quesadilla is $3 and drinks are sold for one dollar. It only accepts cash. The Oaxacan Quesadilla Cart is located on the corner of Sunset Boulevard and Echo Park Avenue, at 1246 Echo Park Avenue in Echo Park. Parking at the Oaxacan Quesadilla is very simple since the cart is located right next to a free parking lot.
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Época do Oro | By Miguel Angel Reyes
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Traveling exhibit makes stop at VPAM
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BY JESUS FIGUEROA Staff Writer
Forbidden Fruit | By Patssi Valdez
Yo Soy-ee Blaxican | By Vincent Valdez
tudents have an opportunity to see more than 60 art prints from 44 Chicano artists at the Vincent Price Art Museum’s exhibit, “Estampas de la Raza: Contemporary Prints from the Romo Collection.” The artwork on display comes from the McNay Art Museum in San Antonio, Texas, which received a large donation of prints from former Angelenos and University of California, Los Angeles alumni Ricardo Romo, Ph.D., and wife Harriet Romo, Ph.D. Many prints on display were collected from Los Angeles-based artists, including prints from recently deceased artist Richard Duarte. A luncheon to honor the Romos on Feb. 5 with East Los Angeles College President Marvin Martinez, Los Angeles Community College District Chancellor Francisco Rodriguez, Ph.D., and VPAM director Karen Rapp opened the events in conjunction with the exhibit, as well as an opening reception and a discussion with the Romos on Feb. 7. The exhibit is open now through May 23 and is free to the public.
Bolero Familiar | By Wayne Alaniz Healy www.ELACCampusNews.com
FAST FACTS Exhibit “Estampas de la Raza: Contemporary Prints from the Romo Collection” Location Vincent Price Art Museum, second floor Large Gallery Date Now through May 23 Cost Free
Los Frajos | By Alex Rubio