We’re all speaking our language. Are you listening?   The “Speaking Our Language” podcast, which was launched this June by UCLA alumnus Elston Bell Jr. and USC alumna co-host Ashley Harris, quickly found success – even receiving recognition from Grammy-winning R&B artist H.E.R. Read more...

Photo: Co-hosts UCLA alumnus Elston Bell Jr. and USC alumna Ashley Harris launched the podcast “Speaking Our Language” to help listeners educate themselves on racial injustice. In the first season, the pair have covered themes including navigating one’s Blackness, mental health and self-awareness – which have even garnered attention from Grammy-winning R&B artist H.E.R. (Courtesy of Ashley Harris & Elston Bell Jr.)

In a time of shut downs, Maritza Lopez is launching her own small business. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the third-year pre-international development studies student said she wanted to make the most out of her free time and decided to start a jewelry and body care business in the comfort and safety of her own home. Read more...

Photo: Maritza Lopez said she wanted to make the most out of her free time during quarantine and decided to start hew own jewelry and body care business, Hija Mia. She currently sells natural, homemade body butter and handmade resin earrings. (Ashley Kenney/Assistant Photo editor)

Why Community College’s purpose is in its name. Created by fourth-year psychology student Nicole Fonacier, Why Community College is a social media page that seeks to support community college students who are looking to transfer to a four-year university, as well as offer advice to students considering attending community college. Read more...

Photo: Fourth-year psychology student Nicole Fonacier founded Why Community College, a social media page that seeks to support community college students who are looking to transfer to a four-year university, as well as offer advice to students considering attending community college. She said the page’s goal is to empower transfer students by shedding a more positive and accurate light on their experiences, while debunking the harmful stereotypes of community college in the process. (Medha Vallurupalli/Daily Bruin)