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Lesly Juarez

Lesly Juárez is a recent graduate of the Math, Science and Technology Magnet Academy at Theodore Roosevelt High School. During her free time, she likes to read, run and swim. She now attends California State University, Northridge. Lesly Juárez se acaba de graduar de la Academia Magnet de Matemáticas, Ciencias y Tecnología de la Escuela Preparatoria Theodore Roosevelt. En su tiempo libre le gusta leer, correr y nadar. Este otoño comenzó sus estudios en California State University, Northridge.

A Boyle Heights Feast: Old recipes, new twists

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For me, as a young Latina, this election is personal

On Tuesday, I will be voting for the first time in a presidential election. I have waited two years for my chance to wear an “I Voted” sticker with pr... Read More...

Common Core: Educators question new academic standards

The response from some students who took the Common Core test this year was mixed. Photo by Andrew Roman For the first time in 15 years, Californi... Read More...

Skills, discipline and fun through gymnastics

Photos by Art Torres Blue and gray tumbling mats are spread across the gym floor, and loud stomping echoes throughout the gymnasium. On the uneve... Read More...

No longer in immigration limbo, a ‘dreamer’ now helps others

Photo by Lesly JuarezAs the evening approaches, a large crowd gathers in front of the steps of a downtown Los Angeles building. The men and women, ho... Read More...

Will.i.am. gives back to Boyle Heights

TRANS4M Boyle Heights 2012. Photo by Ciro Cesar / La Opinión Léa este artículo en español Whether producing the nex... Read More...

Will.i.am’s College Track aims to help Boyle Heights students realize educational dreams

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Bill Clinton, Roosevelt High School students speak at will.i.am’s TRANS4M conference

Former President Bill Clinton sits down with will.i.am at TRANS4M 2013. Photo by Kris Rivera What do a NASA astronaut, a CEO, a former U.S. presid... Read More...

Loncheras truck on despite obstacles: Small businesses a fixture in Boyle Heights

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A Boyle Heights Feast: Old recipes, new twists

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