Education/Youth

DEDICATED YOUNG LEADERS: The awesome brothers of Sigma Lambda Beta took time to pose for LLM after their awards banquet. The primary purpose of ΣΛΒ is to promote Latino culture as well as standards of excellence in morality, ethics, and education. They are extremely involved in Lubbock. Thank you to the wonderful men from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

CESAR CHAVEZ DAY OF SERVICE: Members of the Hispanic Student Society joined Los Hermanos Familia and the Volunteer Center of Lubbock on the inaugural Cesar Chavez Day of Service. They were among many groups who participated in the march and the clean up event at Buddy Holly Lake. This will become an annual event in collaboration with the Volunteer Center of Lubbock.

Calling Class of 2022

JUNE GRAD ISSUE Submit grad photo along with grad’s name and high school. College grads include name, college, major, and degree. Submit by May 18th, FREE. After the 19th, cost is $25. (No CELL PHONE PHOTOS). Submit online at:

www.latinolubbock.net/submit-graduate-info

Budgeting for College Some Easy Tips

College marks a significant transition period for many young adults — it’s a time of newfound freedom and the financial respon- sibilities that come with it. Whether your funds come from family, student loans, scholarships or your own wallet, you’ll need to budget for expenses like textbooks, housing and, yes, a social life. Knowing who’s footing the bill, what costs to expect and which ones you can live without — ideally before school starts — can reduce stress and help you form healthy financial habits for the future. Have the money talk. Before you build a budget, go over some important details with the people — parents, guardians or a partner — who will be involved in financing your education. Discussing your situation together will ensure everyone is in the loop and understands expectations. “One of the biggest obstacles we have [with] teaching young people financial literacy and financial skills is not making money and expenses a taboo subject,” says Catie Hogan, founder of Hogan Financial Planning LLC. “Open lines of communication are far and away the most important tool, just so everyone’s on the same page as far as what things are going to cost and how everybody can keep some money in their pocket.” Here are some topics to start with: Who is paying for college and how. Have a conversation before the start of each school year to decide if your family will pay for costs out-of-pocket or if you’ll need to get a job, rely on financial aid, use funds from a 529 plan or combine these options. What expenses to expect. In addition to tuition, you’ll have to budget for other college costs, like transportation and school supplies. Make a list of likely expenses, estimate the cost and agree who pays for what. (See more on expenses below.) FAFSA and taxes. Whether a parent or guardian claims you as a dependent or you file taxes on your own determines whose information is required to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, and who can claim tax credits and deductions. Discuss your financial status before each school year and address any changes, like a raise or job loss. Credit cards and bank accounts. If you’re considering opening a credit cardaccount for the first time, are younger than 21 and don’t work full time, you’ll need a cosigner: a parent or other adult. You’ll want to talk about ground rules, like only using a credit card for emergencies and defining what constitutes an emergency. Approach new financial products with caution and be careful not to take on debt. If you plan to directly deposit funds from a job or allowance, look for a checking account that offers low (or no) fees. Anticipate your expenses To determine what you’ll spend each term, keep these college-related expenses on your radar: Textbooks and school supplies. Course materials could eat up a large chunk of your budget. The average estimated cost of books and supplies for in-state students living on campus at public fouryear institutions in 2019-2020 was $1,750, according to the College Board. Also plan for purchases like notebooks, a laptop, a printer and a backpack, and read the do’s and don’ts of back-toschool shopping for money-saving tips. Room and board. When it comes to food and living arrangements, weigh your options. Compare the cost of living on campus and getting a meal plan versus renting an apartment and shopping for groceries.

Education & Scholarship Updates

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 11807

SCHOLARSHIP (10) $1,000 awards for incoming college freshmen to be used for the 2022 school year. Get your scholarship application by calling the church office at (806) 763-0710. The deadline is July 15th.

RAIDERS ROJOS TTU COLLEGE GRADUATION CONVO-

CATION (PENDING COVID) May 12, 2022, 6:30 p.m. McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center, 17th & Boston. Due to limited seating, please keep guests to no more than two.

NATIONAL STUDENT NURSES'

ASSOCIATION, Inc. (NSNA) Breakthrough To Nursing Scholarships For Ethnic Apply online at www.nsna.org

SCHOLARSHIP INFO ONLINE

Fastweb.com - This website claims to be the most complete source of local, national, and college-specific scholarships on the net. It lists thousands of scholarships. When you sign up, you can get email updates when new scholarships become available. Good and free resource. COLLEGE BOARD Fund Finder is an online tool to help you locate scholarships, internships, grants, and loans that match your education level, talents, and background. Apply online at: bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search COLLEGENET A convenient, speedy site which searches scholarships from categories such as ACT and SAT scores, GPA, etc. Apply online at: www.collegenet. com

CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS INSTITUTE SCHOL-

ARSHIP PROGRAM www.chci.org/ scholarships/page/chci-scholarship-program AAUW SCHOLARSHIP The Association of University Women Educational Foundation Apply at www.aauw.org

ADELANTE SCHOLARSHIPS

www.adelantefund.org/#!scholarships/crij

HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP CONSORTIUM

www.hispanicscholar.org/#!apply/c17ip

LA UNIDAD LATINA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

www.lulf.org/apply/

$30K MASTER’S-LEVEL, GLOB-

AL SCHOLARSHIPS through The Rotary Foundation. Scholarships will be awarded to fund post-baccalaureate study at an accredited university located outside the United States & its territories. Apply online at www.Rotary.org/en/grants

BUICK ACHIEVERS SCHOLAR-

SHIP PROGRAM Buick Achievers for Engineering/Technology or select Design and Business-related programs of study Apply online at www.buickachievers.com

Youth/Juventud

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Youth Opportunities

MOTHER'S DAY CRAFT

We will make a body scrub to give to mom on Mother’s Day. We will be using everyday materials such sugar, oil, and different scents to make this a special gift! May 3,2022, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm, at Patterson Branch Library, 1836 Parkway Dr. STAR WARS NERF WARS Bring your Nerf gear and battle inside the library after hours! Star Wars gear/costumes encouraged! Generic darts and light refreshments provided. This event is for Tweens and Teens. May 4, 2022, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th St.

CANVAS PAINTING FOR TEENS

Bring out your inner Picasso and make a work of art to gift to your favorite gal for Mother’s Day! Canvases and painting supplies will be provided for free. May 6, 4 to 5 pm, at Mahon Library, 1306 9th St. Space is limited, call 806-775-2835 to reserve your spot today. Ages 12-18. FAMILY LEGO NIGHT Join us and use your imagination to create items made out of Legos! Legos will be provided. This program is for families with kids ages 3 and up - May 9, 6:30 to 8 pm, at Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th St. READY TO READ Join us as we read books, make a craft, and work on basic literacy skills! We will have snacks for the kids and each family gets a free book while supplies last. This program is for kids newborn to 8 years old - May 14, 2 to 3 p.m., at Patterson Branch Library, 1836 Parkway Dr. DESTRESS FEST The City of Lubbock Health Department, Prevention Resource Center Region 1, Hub City Outreach Center and the H.E.A.R.D. Coalition are hosting De-Stress Fest at Maggie Trejo Supercenter (Rodgers Park) on Thursday, May 19, 2022 from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Kids can come out and enjoy food and activities geared towards handling stress in a healthy way.

LCT'S YOUTH ARTIST GUILD

SUMMER CAMP Sign up your kids for an assortment of offerings for ages 7-11 and 12-18 from acting, singing, dancing, propmaking, filmmaking, make-up, podcasting and so much more. Dates: June 6th-July 29 $80.00 per session. View class schedules and get registered at https://bit.ly/yagsummercamp OPEN FITNESS Avoid the unpredictable weather of high winds and too hot temperatures. Use our fitness equipment to get fit! Treadmill, bikes and more! Ages

Mexican American Studies

to be Offered at SPC in Fall 2022

South Plains College is a recognized Hispanicserving institution. Presently, 50 percent of the Hispanic students at South Plains College transfer to Texas Tech University, and 86 percent of the Hispanic high school students in the service region attend SPC. Beginning in fall 2022, South Plains College will offer a new associate degree program in Mexican American Studies (MAS). Students who are interested in a cross-cultural learning experience are invited to enroll in the courses in the program There will be four courses – Humanities 1305, Introduction to Mexican American Studies; History 2327, Mexican American History I (to the United StatesMexico War era); History 2328, Mexican American History II (after the United States-Mexico War era); and English 2351, Mexican American Literature that can be taken to replace traditional courses. Additionally, Government 2311, Mexican American and Latinx Politics will be offered as an elective. By completing the 12 hours of courses, students who later transfer to Texas Tech University with their associate degree will have to take a few capstone and junior/senior level courses to earn a minor in Mexican American Studies. This versatile degree can fulfill any bachelor’s degree core course requirements like a general education focus. According to Dr. Sherley Rios, assistant professor of sociology, “The MAS degree will include the disciplines of history, humanities, political science, literature, art, and sociology. The courses will be taught through a cross-cultural lens to expose students to the contributions of the Mexican American culture.” The benefits of the Associate of Arts in Mexican American Studies are the adaptability of the courses to fulfill core requirements, the education can help students become better professionals and graduates with a background in human and social sciences are better prepared to understand human situations in sociocultural contexts. For more information, contact Dr. Rios at (806) 716-2256 or Professor Rios at (806) 7162459 or email srios@southplainscollege.edu and arios@ southplainscollege.edu.

Interestingly, what I miss most about being an undergraduate are the wholesome walks to morning class and absorbing the rays of a waking sun. I also miss the free coffee in the English building! Bright and slow mornings are a special reminder for me that there is a beauty in restarting and it’s vital that I never lose my yearning for God and all things above. As I reflect on my time in college, I see the truth in the adage, “keep it simple and focus on what matters.” In research, we are careful to keep our notebooks tidy with clear instructions so that our work is reproducible. In life, I keep things simple from the way I workout to the way I pray and eat. Although I’ve boggled myself via over-complicating things, I’ve learned that choosing to live with less allows me to give more to others— and this is what I find most fulfilling. As I rush to become a doctor, I force myself to pause and bring my mind to remember that all good things come to those who have joy and patience today, especially considering how “nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.”

Bailee Alonzo - is a recent graduate from Texas Tech, who majored in Biology/PreMed. She aspires to become a dermatologist. Congratulations from Latino Lubbock Magazine & My College Experience. YOU

DID IT!

THE EAGLE HAS LANDED: ReZult's Tessa Urias is brought home an EAGLE! She placed at Reno Worlds last month. She made Lubbock history as the first female wrestler to earn this award and is paving the road for other young women in the area. Tessa hopes that her accomplishments and success will be a testimony to what female athletes are capable of in this sport and attracts more and more girls to ReZults to train and grow with. Girl Power! Congratulations from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

STUDENTS RECEIVE LEADERSHIP AWARD: Frenship ISD is proud to announce that for the fifth consecutive year, the Willow Bend Elementary Student Council has received the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA) Student Leadership Award. They will be recognized by TEPSA with a video presentation at the Summer Conference. Congratulations from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

IN MAY

· · Celebrate your high school success! · Send thank you notes (if you haven't already) to everyone who helped you this year. · Start planning for college. · Watch college's summer deadlines (orientations, housing options, registration, etc.) closely.