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From Performer to Paramedic: One Student’s Journey
By: Stephanie Kingston
For years, Ernest Sauceda performed on some of the world’s most recognizable stages.
He played classical violin with renowned mariachi groups, entertained guests aboard Disney Cruise Line ships, performed for audiences at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, and Universal Studios Japan. He even spent a year in Saudi Arabia with Cirque du Soleil (...)
Pursuing Greatness, One Class At A Time
By: Stephanie Kingston
Most Southwestern College students spend their days moving between lectures, study sessions, and part-time jobs.
Victor Aguilar spends his time preparing to represent the United States (...)
A New Voice for Students: Orlando Vicente-Lazo Joins Governing Board
By: Stephanie Kingston
For newly elected Student Trustee Orlando Vicente-Lazo, Southwestern College is more than a place to earn a degree. It's the community that helped him find direction, belonging, and a path toward his future (...)
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Part Asian, Fully Me: Navigating My Mixed Asian American Identity at Southwestern College
By: Troy Andrew Bash and Tristan James Kately
On May 1, 2026, Southwestern College (SWC) hosted the first San Diego Region 10 Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Student Research Summit with students from City of College of San Diego, Mesa College, and Miramar College. Our keynote speaker, Malaka Gharib, gave us insight on the struggles of someone who is mixed-race (...)
Connecting Our Canoes: Finding Belonging, Visibility, and Purpose in Higher Education
By: Ella Concepcion, Emily-Joy LeonGuerrero, Adrian Moster, Luke M. Schwenke, and Ale’a Tufaga
For many Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) students, higher education can feel isolating. NHPI representation is limited, cultural understanding is often overlooked, and belonging can feel distant. Thanks to funding by the Southwestern College (SWC) Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) (...)
Speed, Accuracy, and Discipline: Inside the World of a USPSA Competitor While Being a Student
By: Jiro Salvador
Southwestern College (SWC) found me, a United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) competitor, born and raised in San Diego. My decision to attend began with encouragement from family members who are proud SWC alumni (...)
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