From age 15 to 20, Whiting spent many years in and out of prison and jail. He did half a year in juvenile hall, half a year in county, a year in the penitentiary, and so on and so forth. He served time for a slew of different charges from assault, to robbery, to gang activity. “When I say I grew up … [Read more...]
Ivonne Meza’s EOPS End-of-the-Year Recognition Ceremony Speech
Editor’s note: Ivonne Meza is a business administration major at Southwestern College who will transfer to San Diego State in the fall. At Southwestern College, Meza has been active in the Puente Program, the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and has served as vice president of finance for the Associated Student … [Read more...]
Mona Dibas’ UNITED movement finds strength and love through diversity
Like many throughout the country, the day after last year’s presidential election was a difficult one for Associated Student Organization President Mona Dibas. As a Muslim and a woman, she was someone who felt targeted by the us-versus-them rhetoric and the sexism that was so prevalent throughout the election … [Read more...]
My journey as a mother, wife and student
Two years ago, my passion for my 20-year career in real estate was slowly fading, and I was considering making some bold and big changes. I knew for sure that I loved public speaking and organizing/planning, so I thought about going back to school and finishing my degree in communications. However, how do … [Read more...]
Travel the world or finish your degree, musician Nick Lopez didn’t have to choose
Nick Lopez began his career as a college student at Southwestern College the traditional way. It was 2011, he had just graduated high school and he decided to major in music. He would park his car, walk along Jaguar Walk and head to his classes throughout the Chula Vista campus. Lopez decided to major in … [Read more...]
Winners Chosen for #SWCpov Instagram Contest
The results are in, and the winners have been chosen for Southwestern College's first-ever Instagram contest. We asked the Southwestern College community to showcase their unique Southwestern College experience, upload it to Instagram and tag it with #SWCpov. The staff of the office of Communications, … [Read more...]
Muslim Student Association Celebrates World Hijab Day
Nada Dibas had just finished wrapping a hijab with white and red flowers on Nina Harris, a non-Muslim student, when she smiled at her and said, “you look so beautiful.” It wasn’t a sign of disrespect or appropriation. On the contrary, Harris was proudly wearing the hijab in solidarity with Muslim students … [Read more...]
Spring Semester Begins at Southwestern College
More than 17,000 students walked onto Southwestern College on Monday and Tuesday to officially kick off the spring 2017 semester. They were welcomed by college employees throughout campus and by the Associated Student Organization, who hosted activites all week long for new and returning … [Read more...]
Southwestern College Peer Ambassadors Answer FAQs
The beginning of each new semester always comes with a new batch of questions. Some are straightforward, like how to get to a classroom, and others are about specific programs or majors. Many of these questions can be answered by a counselor or a professor, but sometimes it’s best to get a student … [Read more...]
New Southwestern College President Welcomes New Spring Semester
CHULA VISTA, CA. – Southwestern College’s new Superintendent/President, Dr. Kindred Murillo, officially kicked off the start of the new semester today at the college’s Opening Day session for faculty and staff. Dr. Murillo, finishing up her first week on the job, took this chance to introduce herself to … [Read more...]
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