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Natalia Rivera Banuet / The SWC Sun ANCESTRAL WISDOM—Jessica “Corazon Yahuitl” Flores Rocha blends ancestral herbalism with modern treatments in healing spaces. Jessica Flores Rocha is a third generation healer. The San Diego native is an energy healer specializing in mexica practice & ancestral medicina. Rocha’s lineage is Rarámuri (meaning the people) or T
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Carlos A. Luna / The SWC Sun By Nick Sinsabaugh & Stephen Lowe After spending the last two seasons rebuilding Southwestern College’s football program, Coach Oscar Rodriguez is ready to chase a championship. After starting last season 5-0, the Jaguars went through a difficult stretch before recovering and finishing with a bowl win. Head coach […] The post Cha
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Photos courtesy of Southwestern College Southwestern College President Mark Sanchez is set to retire in June 2027, concluding a title defined by expanding academic opportunity, trust, and strengthening Southwestern’s connection to the South County community he once called home as a student. “My greatest accomplishment is probably being able to bring people t
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Photo By Amanda Cortes / The SWC Sun About a mile from Southwestern College, Rice Canyon sits behind Rancho Del Rey Parkway. For wildlife, the canyon is a pocket of refuge from the ever-flowing traffic of East H Street and the dense development surrounding it. The influence of the surrounding city encroaches into the canyon, […] The post Human activity resha
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Josh Whitehead / The SWC Sun ‘SAFE, WALKABLE AND FUN’—Third Avenue is quite literally an all-ages draw. Seniors from Congregational Towers, Southwestern College students and families stream into the cozy 125-year-old street for craft beer, an array of food offerings and international desserts. By Angel Gonzalez Third Avenue is back. Chula Vista’s historical
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Illustration By Carla Labto / The SWC Sun Editorial When the allegations against Cesar Chavez surfaced, the response from the Chicano community was immediate. There was no hesitation. No waiting period. No collective silence. Instead, there was support for the victims. And that matters. In a culture where victims of sexual abuse are often dismissed, […] The
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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 appeare
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Emiliano González Ruíz / The SWC Sun HOPE FOR TIRED STUDENTS—Some SWC students can benefit from an initiative that greatly reduces morning border crossing waits. By Emiliano González Ruíz From the hilly southern flank of the Southwestern College campus, Mexico beckons with open arms and affordable housing for students and staff. The border is less […] The po
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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 Crosthwaite Sanchez TECATE, BAJA CALIFORNIA NORTE—Tecate is a magical town. Mexico’s government declared it to be one of the nation’s pueblas magi
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Josh Whitehead / The SWC Sun MOST UNKINDEST CUT OF ALL—Latinos and human rights advocates report feeling betrayed by Chavez when a New York Times investigation surfaced sexual assault allegations against the iconic UFW leader. SWC President Dr. Mark Sanchez immediately ordered his name removed from the Student Services Center. By Raul Ramirez & Valeria […] T
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