The COVID-19 pandemic brought misfortune and loss to many people. But for Roxanne Gannon, it was a blessing in disguise. Caught between raising her daughter
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For the love of volleyball
Volleyball isn’t the only sport that Joseph Arechiga has tried and loved. But as the coach of Pierce’s men’s volleyball and also a highschool team,
Happily ever after…
Gracejeet Sroya always knew she wanted to teach at Pierce College. What she didn’t know is that her community college experience would give her not
A call for culture
From Germany to America, this young woman has had her fair share of change. Now, she’s looking to make a change to those around her.
From midwest to westcoast
Actor, producer, performer. These are just a few of the words that represent a midwestern boy who moved to Los Angeles to pursue his dreams.
A major changeup
From the St. Louis Cardinals’ minor league system, to the Puerto Rican Professional Baseball League, Alex FaGalde has played baseball in various places. His current
The sounds of success
A 14-year-old boy left home for Los Angeles with dreams of becoming an actor. A 16-year-old boy wore hearing aids for the first time and
Helping student-athletes reach their potential
Athletic counselors are more than people who help with athletics—they help those students become their best in athletics. For athletic counselor Joseph Roberson, this job
Journalism instructor remains unshakeable
Bold, supportive—a few words that best describe the way former students felt when they spoke of their high school teacher Adriana Chavira. But she didn’t
Bright and strong like a diamond
Pursuing her own dream of going into theater and becoming a director isn’t what Roya Row expected after she immigrated to Los Angeles six years