What “One Day at a Time” Has Taught My Students
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Julio Ornelas, the Rising Scholar from Pico Rivera, with $140K in Scholarship Funds
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Advice for First-Generation College Students
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Sonoma State Student Patricia Ayala Macías Shares Why It’s Important for College Students to Be Involved in Student Government
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Luchadora Profile: Bethania Perez, Demonstrating that a Student’s Seat at the Table Can Make a Difference
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