My name is Heyvi, and I am a GED student at OIC. I want to go to community college because, in my country, Colombia, I studied hairstyling, and I would like to continue studying Cosmetology or, in effect, be able to start a childcare business.
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Student Story: Lilyana Salazar
My name is Lilyana Salazar. I am a first generation Mexican American and college student. I come from a big family, six siblings in total. My parents are no longer together and my mother is not in my life. I have taken care of my sister from my mother’s side for most of her life.
Student Story: Alondra Vazquez
My name is Alondra Vazquez. I am currently a second year in community college at Clover Park Technical College as a pre-nursing student. I chose to start off with community college just because it is less expensive compared to a university.
Students Lead the Way: C4C’s Granger Regional Gathering Builds Power for Free College and Racial Equity
On May 31, 2025, Communities for Our Colleges (C4C) brought together over 40 student leaders from across central and eastern Washington for a powerful Regional Gathering in Granger. Students from Spokane Falls Community College, Spokane Community College, Columbia Basin College, Yakima Valley College, and YVC–Grandview met at the Radio KDNA building to deepen relationships, reflectContinue reading “Students Lead the Way: C4C’s Granger Regional Gathering Builds Power for Free College and Racial Equity”
Student Story: Yesenia Rullas
My name is Yesenia Rullas. I am 43 years old, and I was born and raised in Mexico. I came to the US for a better life. I currently live in the city of Prosser in Washington, where I have resided for the last few years. I am the mother of two kids, a 16-year-oldContinue reading “Student Story: Yesenia Rullas”
Student Story: Maria de Jesus Ramirez
My name is Maria. I was born in California, but they took me to Mexico from a very young age. I had two daughters, and I studied high school in Mexico and then returned to the United States. Even though I was born in the United States when I returned, I didn’t know how toContinue reading “Student Story: Maria de Jesus Ramirez”
Student Story: Carlos Gonzaga
My name is Carlos, I’m 19 years old, and I’m currently a full-time student at South Seattle where I am in culinary school. I also work part-time in a restaurant as a cook to help cover my expenses. My days are pretty packed. I have classes and practicals during the day, and then I headContinue reading “Student Story: Carlos Gonzaga”
Student Story: Laura Vasquez
My name is Laura Valentina Vasquez Pastrana. I was born in a small town named Soacha, which is located next to the capital of my country Bogotá. I am the oldest daughter from a family of two girls and her parents.
Student Story: Yovana Saravia
My name is Yovana Saravia. I am proud to be a student at the college because I never imagined being part of the college, and I am grateful to have learned a lot. I want to continue studying after graduating from college. The more educated you are, the more you can help your community.
Harvest Under Pressure: Connecting Immigration, Labor, and the Fight for Student Equity in Washington
In Eastern Washington’s vast farmlands—where apple orchards and hop fields feed our state’s economy—farmworkers are facing a growing storm. Behind every harvest are families whose lives are shaped by shifting immigration policies, unstable labor programs, and the constant fear of deportation. KING 5’s Facing Race special, “Harvest Under Pressure,” takes viewers inside this reality. ItContinue reading “Harvest Under Pressure: Connecting Immigration, Labor, and the Fight for Student Equity in Washington”