e e k l y W EL CHICANo Vol 56, NO. 32
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Mariana Lopez embraces civic engagement with true passion By Dania DeRamon
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THIS WEEK Gloria’s Cor ner Pg. 3
Audr e Levy will ser ve as CH C interim president Pg. 6
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Mariana Lopez, a 23-year old graduate of UC Irvine and CCAEJ volunteer, is passionate about uplifting her community.
anvassing in the scorching heat, knocking doorto-door, talking to residents to get pledge cards, and testifying during public hearings. Sounds extensive, doesn’t it? These sort of actions are typical for local volunteer, Mariana Lopez. A recent 23-year-old graduate from the University of California at Irvine, Lopez triple-majored in international studies, sociology, and political science. She’s been a resident of Rubidoux for the majority of her life--a community she says she “wouldn’t leave at all.” “You can empower and uplift your community when you truly understand the issues affecting people.” Because of Lopez’s efforts, industry led efforts like Proposition 70 (Cap and Trade Vote Amendment) are being defeated at the ballot box. She was also CCAEJ’s top signature getter in our efforts to repeal Proposition 13. Lopez! obtained
55 signatures, more than twice the number volunteers were asked to get. CCAEJ Civic Engagement Director Italia Garcia notes that Lopez! took “a lot of self-initiative” in the process, going above and beyond to attain signatures. “Mariana really stands out among volunteers because she has great leadership skills and work ethics,” Garcia explains. “She really cares about making a change in her community.” Civic engagement has always been an important aspect of Lopez’s life. She began volunteering at St. John's Church, supporting her father's weekly food pantry program. Interacting with others in the community, especially those from low-income backgrounds, motivated Lopez to dedicate herself to making a difference. While studying abroad in Barcelona, she organized students for a Sisters/Women’s march--where she became truly passionate for “advocating and uplifting everyone’s voices, especially those of women.” Lopez, cont. on next pg.
IWC Motor spor ts donates school supplies to baseball fans
S hop With A Cop pairs LLU Childr en’s Hospital patients with law e nforc ement
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Laura Burke, Co-owner of IWC Motorsports, helps fill a bag of school supplies for a young baseball fan on Sunday, July 26. By Shelby Horton
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he Inland Empire 66ers stadium filled with fans excited for the game and school supplies. The IWC Motorsports Tire Pros and
Automotive Company based in San Bernardino supported their community by handing out free school supplies to young baseball fans. Community Night, an event hosted at the Inland Empire 66ers
Stadium on July 26th, was created to bring local businesses to the stadium to meet fans. Hundreds of fans from all over the Inland Empire attended the event. La Fitness, Allstate, Budget Transmission, and the Riverside
County Sheriff’s Department made appearances at the event to show support for the community. However, IWC Motorsports Tire Pros and Automotive Supplies, cont. on next page