Two Award-Winning, Student-Run Publications Prepare Grads for Life

THE ECHO Published weekly by the Communication Department, THE ECHO, and its Spanish Language companion, EL ECO, operate like a real-world newspaper. Student journalists decide what topics to cover, report on and write all articles, take photos and produce multimedia. The editorial staff edits content and prepares it for publication in print and online. Students also drive […]

Los Angeles as a Learning Lab

Dia De Los Muertos: Understanding Tradition DR. CYNTHIA V. DUARTE Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology Director of the Sarah W. Heath Center for Equality and Justice Professor Cynthia Duarte takes her classes to community events that honor Dia de los Muertos. Her favorite is held in downtown L.A., where artists from dozens of community groups […]