Samantha Chavez, author at el Don News

The strange but beautiful stops of the road

Between a BTS concert in Las Vegas and the long drive home with my cousins, we found a different kind of magic, this one lurking off the shoulder of Route 15. These

June 2, 2026

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The Mystery of Minh Pham

Minh Pham has 50 associate degrees. He’s run 42 marathons. He’s completed NASA internships, theater productions and Ironman triathlons. To learn anything about him from his transcript is like trying to get

May 20, 2026

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Five women and one man pose for a group photo with the owners of Solana Bridal. A floral arch is in the background.

New bridal shop is opening doors for fashion students

Solana Bridal is a new bridal shop in Santa Ana housed inside a massive warehouse with open windows and gold accents and flowers and white walls. It gives New York minimalist loft

April 26, 2026

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Powerful artifacts from Black history displayed in “Forgotten Images” exhibit

A plantation bell from Louisiana stands in the middle of room 219 of the Johnson Student Center. For most visitors, it’s just another artifact. But for Sharon McLucas, it’s like a clock,

March 9, 2026

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