jose Barrera

jose Barrera

Jose Barrera is just a normal boy that attends a small school named East Los Angeles Renaissance. Jose isn’t a very bright student but he does try his best. He’s very decisive and he perseveres through anything. He is well minded, for instance he knows how to act in certain situations when talking to people. He’s also street smart so whenever he is in the neighborhood and he sees something suspicious he knows how to respond in those situations. Jose is also kind and nice his personality is amazing he can literally talk anyone. He also cares about everyone’s feelings and gives people great advice.
Opinion: Is prom worth it?

Opinion: Is prom worth it?

Prom, is it worth it? “Yes! I would recommend it, it's our last dance!" exclaimed Ariana, a senior at East LA Renaissance Academy (ELARA). Number one concern for students is that prom is a bit expensive and they think it's not worth spending 100 plus dollars,...

Opinion: Is prom worth it?

When do you become an adult ?

When do you become an adult? That’s the question we all have to figure out. Many say we officially become an adult when we turn 21 but I believe we are still pre-mature at this age. Once we turn 21 we immediately think we can drink and party whenever we choose too....

We are East L.A.

We are East L.A.

East Los Angeles has played a big role in my life. I would not be the person I am if I wasn’t raised here. Growing up in East Los made me street smart and I learned a lot of things. Being street smart is useful since East Los is dangerous in some occasions but it’s...