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Still Kickin’: Coach Jose Vasquez reflects on legendary career

When you walk into soccer head coach Jose Vasquez’s office you are surrounded by triumph. Photos of him as a young star on the recently-formed LA Galaxy, championship rings on his desk,

October 28, 2024

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From house to home: DJ Illegal Alienz

Zeke arrived in the United States when he was 12 years old. It took him a year to learn English, with the help of his uncle, who made sure they spoke only

June 4, 2023

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Imitating Lillard; the rise of Kody Uyesugi

Freshman guard Kody Uyesugi dominated the court in the 2023 basketball season despite being the smallest player on the team. Uyesugi stands at 5 feet 10 inches tall. For him, being underestimated

June 1, 2023

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Emily Rosas goes beyond her record breaking season

Sometimes life throws a screwball at you, and sometimes Emily Rosas is the one on the rubber. The All-Orange Empire Conference first-team pitcher is in her third and final season for the

May 16, 2022

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Cammie Lewis Is the Athletic Department’s MVP

It’s a warm August morning, and Cammie Lewis is already on the job. It’s media day for Santa Ana College athletes as they gather for photos and share hopes for the

December 4, 2019

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Boxer Ronny Rios Is Santa Ana’s Golden Boy

From the opening bell of the first round, both boxers stood in the middle of the ring, exchanging punches, neither flinching from their heavy blows. A battle of wills mixed with machismo

October 30, 2019

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Alba Piedra Advocates for Santa Ana Youth

The youth of Santa Ana is not immune to the struggles of the city. Deportation, criminalization, police brutality and mental illness don’t wait until adulthood but begin in youth. And the youth’s

October 1, 2019

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Star Pitcher Nicole Yniguez is a Silent Leader

Nicole Yniguez isn’t afraid to stand out. With her signature fake lashes, fresh fluorescent eye shadow, glitter on her hair and face, and bows on her ponytail, the Dons star pitcher arrives

April 3, 2019

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Double Trouble: Wood Twins Dominate OEC

Lauryn and Leyna Wood are identical twins. They do everything together, including play soccer. When they were 11 years old, they signed up for the same soccer team. The two soon realized

December 10, 2018

Sports·Sports Center

New Athletic Director Mary Hegarty Returns to Her Santa Ana Roots

Mary Hegarty is a creature of habit. She can’t start her day without coffee, exercising, walking her dog, or checking her email. It’s all part of her routine. But once her work

October 1, 2018

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