EL CHICANo Weekly
Vo l 61, NO. 14
March 14, 2024
C S U S B C e l e b r a t i n g Wo m x n ’ s H i s t o r y M o n t h : A e r o s p a c e P r o f e s s o r Discusses Overcoming Obstacles in Male-Dominated Fields
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Joanne Whitlock standing proudly in front of the Santos Manuel Student Union South at CSUSB.
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ach week during Womxn’s History Month, we’re profiling womxn faculty members who have pursued academic careers in male-dominated professions and have made significant contributions to their fields. Aerospace and defense is one such industry, with womxn comprising only 19.7 percent of the work-
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force. Similarly, only 20 percent of Air Force officers are womxn.
Whitlock was a forensic investigator in the Washington, D.C./Northern Virginia area before she followed her family’s legacy and embarked on her military career. She completed Air Force Officer Training School in 2013 and commissioned as a second lieutenant. As a logistics readiness offi-
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cer, she has deployed to the Middle East and Africa and has been stationed at various locations across the U.S. When did you become a university faculty member for the first time, and how would you describe your experience? I arrived at Cal State San Bernardino in CSUSB/Womens History cont. on next pg.
Film Student Juan Manuel Villegas to Premiere "Beneath Her Sorrows" at Colton’s Prestige Film Festival April 27th
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By Manny Sandoval
he Prestige Film Festival, set to take place at 3 Iron Brewery in Colton on April 27 and 28, is proud to showcase "Beneath Her Sorrows," a compelling film by San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) student Juan Manuel Villegas. The film, nominated for Best Student Film, delves into the profound impact of suicide on those left behind.
"The inspiration for 'Beneath Her Sorrows' was wanting to touch base on the subject of suicide and how it can affect those closest to you," Villegas explained. "The need to find an answer can eventually consume you with so much guilt to the point where you blame yourself for everything that went wrong."
Villegas promises a film that will subvert expectations. "Fellow attendees can expect something they think they know is coming their way but towards the end, will be taken in a whole other direction," he said. The film was shot at a
friend's house in November 2022, adding a personal touch to the production.
The young filmmaker also emphasized the importance of community support in the arts. "In order to grow as filmmakers, artists, and storytellers, we need to support one another to expand as a community and inspire others to do what they love most," Villegas stated. "This will eventually bring more recognition to fellow talented creatives across the Inland Empire."
Villegas' dedication to his craft was recently recognized at last week's Wolverine Con and the 2024 SBVC International Student Film Festival, where his film "We Missed You" won the Grand Jury prize, as well as awards for Best Screenplay, Best Editing, Best Narrative, and Best Lead Actress on March 8th, 2024.
Chuck Cerda, President of the Prestige Film Festival, expressed his excitement about showcasing local talent like Villegas. "We're proud to be an Prestige Film cont. on next pg.
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Noemy Clara, Juan Manuel Villegas, and Mariana Lapizco celebrating wins for the Villegas directed film “We Missed You” at the Wolverine Con Awards Ceremony on March 8, 2024.