Hector Solorzano

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Worked on 74 assignments, created 25, named on 23 bylines for The Chaffey Breeze.

By (Hector as desk editor) + 2 others for The Chaffey Breeze - 3 min read

Resources for Supporting Undocumented Students +

Since the news of the Trump Administration repealing DACA (Deffered Action for Childhood Arrivals) on Sept. 5, Chaffey College has provided a number of resources for student and faculty struggling during this uncertain time. One workshop was held on Wednesday, Sept. 20 in Wargin Hall 142. The "Supporting Undocumented Students +" workshop was hosted by Professor of Business Abel Chen,...

By (Hector as desk editor) + 2 others for The Chaffey Breeze - 2 min read

The New Sensation of Mexican Snacks

The invention of street foods such as raspados and Tostilocos changed the way the Mexican community, especially immigrants, make their income. Many Mexicans began to go out in the street and sale “raspados” or “elotes”. It was one of the cheapest snacks the community could purchase. People knew that the vendors were in their community because of the horn sound...

By (Hector as desk editor) + 2 others for The Chaffey Breeze - 3 min read

Repeat of History

It is 2017 but it feels like we are living in the modern day 1930 with the discrimination that has surfaced against DACA recipients these last few months. While the nation waits for the ultimate decision of the DACA recipient’s statuses, this seems all too familiar to history. Thursday Sept. 14, Chaffey Community College's Psych Club hosted a panel focusing...

By (Hector as desk editor) + 2 others for The Chaffey Breeze - 5 min read

My "American Dream"

I was a lucky 9 year-old who’s dream became a reality on June 4th, 2006. Luckily, I am not an immigrant. Luckily, I am not an immigrant. I didn’t have to walk for miles or suffer from hunger. I’m one of the lucky ones because I came to the United States with no suffering. Many immigrants come to the United...

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DREAMer's Awareness Rally

On Tuesday, September 5, the DREAMer's Club held a rally, with a size of about 20 people, on Chaffey's Rancho campus beginning in front of the Language Arts building, marching to the Free Speech quad and, lastly, moving to the marquee. Many students joined the group as they marched throughout campus. The purpose of the demonstration was to show support...

By (Hector as desk editor) + 1 other for The Chaffey Breeze - 2 min read

Officer-Involved Shooting on Chaffey Campus

On Tuesday, July 25, a Chaffey College officer opened fire on a woman in the Northwest parking which led to a brief pursuit that ended in the same lot. The woman was arrested by Chaffey Police and taken to a local hospital as a precaution despite sustaining no injuries. The suspect was identified as Jullian Burdwell, 34, a resident of...

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Riverside: City Divided

Protests, marches and community gatherings have been a common scene across the U. S. since the 2016 presidential election. The Feb. 7 Riverside city council meeting, however, was the most divided and heated clash between pro-immigration and anti-immigration residents in the Inland Empire this year. The city hall chamber reached maximum capacity. Onlookers occupied the cafeteria adjacent to the chambers...

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Editorial: Distrust towards journalists

Journalism, or the "media," has been targeted by Trump's administration since it's inception. During the Riverside City Council meeting, the distrust and hatred for journalists was evident. When the meeting went into an intermission, people rushed out of the room with their signs and began to chant and march. As people were leaving the room, I wanted to take photos...

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News Roundup: Here's What You Missed

1. March for Immigrant Rights in Downtown Los Angeles: Thousands of marchers gathered and marched in Downtown L. A. Saturday morning, one day after "A day without immigrants" movement, to fight for immigrant rights. Tensions have raised in the immigrant community as I. C. E. continues to roundup immigrants across the country. The march kicked off at Pershing Square and...

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News Roundup: Here's What You Missed

1. Former Labor Secretary Tom Perez New DNC Chairman: In a near tie win, Tom Perez defeated Minnesota Representative Keith Ellison 235-200. During his victory speech, Perez pledged to stop Trump from acquiring a second term. "We are at a 'where are you?' moment in American history," Perez said. "Where were you in 2017 when we had the worst President...