EL CHICANo Weekly
Vol 60, NO. 48
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S B VC F il m D e pa r t m e n t ’s Re im a g in e d S t a t e -o f -t he - ar t Po d c as t in g S t u d i o : A B e a c o n o f Te c h O p p o r t u n i t i e s a n d M e d i a E d u c a t i o n i n t h e I E
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SBVC FTVM Students, Professors and Staff, including Department Chair Lucas Cuny, Professor Kevin Lyons, Dean of Arts and Humanities Leticia Hector, and Student Samantha Morales cutting the ribbon of the IMA Podcasting Studio.
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an Bernardino Valley College’s Film, Television, and Media Department (FTVM) has taken a giant leap in media education and technology for creators by unveiling its reimagined Institute of Media Arts (IMA) Podcasting Studio. This state-of-the-art facility opened on November 15th with a ribbon cutting and is poised to become a cornerstone of
tech advancement and media education in the Inland Empire.
The IMA Podcasting Studio, a reimagined hub for media creativity, is equipped with cutting-edge technology, including three Black Magic 4K cameras and four radioquality microphones. This multi-camera studio production setup is complemented by a MacBook Pro, a PlayStation 5, and a remote control three-point lighting system
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ariana Lapizco’s life story reads like a script of resilience and adaptability, written across two nations and numerous life challenges. Born in Ciudad Obregon, Sonora, Mexico, in 1998, Mariana’s early years were split between Mexico and the United States, profoundly shaping her character and future ambitions.
Yet another move back to the United States in the eighth grade was a pivotal moment in her life as she permanently relocated to California with her hard-working single mother, also named Mariana Lapizco. Mariana reflects, “Leaving my grandma and friends in Mexico was heart-wrenching. Adjusting to academic life in English, making new friends, and dealing with the emotional turmoil was a struggle.”
Her educational journey, starting in Scottsdale, Arizona, was marked by significant transitions. Mariana recalls, “Adapting to English as a young kid in Arizona was initially scary, but I was lucky to have supportive teachers. The real challenge came when I returned to Mexico in third grade and had to learn to read and write in Spanish.”
Mariana’s transformational journey at SBVC began with a pursuit in business administration in 2017. However, an opportunity to be involved in an SBVC Film, Television, and Media Student now Alumni Odin Contreras’ 48 hours Film Project assisted in discovering her true passion. “Stepping onto that film set opened a new
Reflecting on her childhood, Mariana shares, “Each move between countries was a lesson in adaptability. It was challenging but invaluable in shaping my ability to navigate new environments, a skill I’ve carried into my film career.”
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Samantha Morales, a student and intern in the SBVC FTVM program, expressed her excitement: “This space elevates the creativity in students to be artists as well as
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that enhances the ambiance. The studio’s soundproof environment, aesthetically pleasing furniture, and on-site editing capabilities create an ideal space for budding creators.
SBVC Student and KVCR Intern Mariana Lapizco's Journey: From Bicultural Challenges to Global Stages with Bill Gates and Kamala Harris
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SBVC FTVM Career Counselor Saria Maldonado touring the multifaceted studio and sharing a few words on the radio-quality microphone.
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Mariana Lapizco, 25, began her educational career at SBVC in summer 2017 as part of the Valley Bound Commitment Program.
At Golden Valley Middle and Cajon High School, Mariana faced language barriers but found her strength in helping others. “I’ve always found joy in aiding others with similar language struggles. It’s a way of giving back, reflecting on my own journey,” she explains.
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