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By Valeria Vazquez Pia Maria Flores Palacios has a kind face, a gentle voice and is quick with a smile. The 2026 Student of Distinction Award recipient is polite and courteous. She serves on the ASO to make Southwestern College a better place for students and she aspires to be a psychologist so she can […] The post Plucky debate team a national power a
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Courtesy of Eduardo Mendoza / All Trails SCARS ACROSS MAGICAL AREA—Tecate is considered a spiritual center by the government of Mexico. Residents are protesting U.S. Border Patrol construction projects. By Carmina C. Sanchez TECATE, BAJA CALIFORNIA NORTE—Tecate is a magical town. Mexico’s government declared it to be one of the nation’s pueblas magicas, an e
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Photo Courtesy of SWC By Carmina C. Sanchez Silvia Cornejo, Southwestern College’s versatile jack-of-all-trades, is now the master of academic affairs. Cornejo was named Vice President of Academic Affairs after serving just over a year as the interim VPAA following the dismissal of Sam Agdasi in early 2025. She said she hopes to bring continuity […] Th
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Courtesy of SWC By Nena Lopez Left for dead as political roadkill, the controversial jaguar statue project has roared back to life. On a 3-2 vote the Southwestern College Governing Board allotted $19,700 from the college general fund to commission a six-foot statue of a jaguar to be installed somewhere near the University Center. Trustees […] The post
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Josh Whitehead / The SWC Sun BRAKE OF A LIFETIME—Southwestern College students can learn in a state-of-the-art automotive technology center. By Nena Lopez Class was in session and Yessenia Martinez was head down, cranking away on the problem. There was not a math book in sight. Martinez had her head under the hood of a […] The post Road to success appe
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Natalia Rivera Banuet / The SWC Sun POOLING THEIR TALENTS—A new pool and aquatics complex is helping Southwestern build a competitive swim program. The swim team competed in the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference finals. By Noah Garcia & Arath Carrillo Sometimes the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. Sometimes it’s the other way […] The post J
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Courtesy of Lorenzo Manera / Pexels By Nena Lopez Great American music roared to life as the Southwestern College Vocal Jazz Ensemble took a cross-country journey during its Coast-to-Coast Jazz Cafe concert. An annual tradition since 2011 directed by vocal music instructor Tracy Burklund, this year’s Jazz Café was uplifting and full of fun. Burklund’s [̷
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Courtesy of SWC Athletics DIVISION I DNA—Ari Mason signs her scholarship letter of intent flanked by assistant coach Antony Veglia, assistant coach Citlalli Gurrola and head coach Tyrone Shelley. By Sisy Mohorko Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler! Women’s basketball star Ari Mason is a one-and-done at Southwestern College. The talented and personable Poway High S
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Valeryah Lara-Urrea / The SWC Sun ALL’S FARE IN LOVE AND WAR—Iranian immigrant Farshid Bazmandegan created a taxicab that transverses political chaos in his ancient homeland. By Luca Arnazzi Our national leaders have not said anything artful about immigrants, refugees or people from around the globe on the move in search of opportunity, peace and […] T
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Photo Courtesy of Geoffrey Yeager ‘OLD-FASHIONED RESPECT FOR THE YOUNG IS DYING OUT’—Snarky, witty Gwendolyn (Dacara Seward) at first does not care for lovely Cecily (Montse Cabrera), but the rivals bond over time. By Dominik Sinsabaugh Playwright Arthur Miller went for the conscience, William Shakespeare for the heart and Sam Shepard for the jugular. Oscar
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