Monthly Archives: January 2012

Leaders of Tomorrow Making a Difference Today

January 18, 2012 / By
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By Maricruz Cabrera, Coachella Unincorporated   Leaders of Tomorrow, a group of college and high school students from the Eastern Coachella Valley, is not waiting for the future to bring about change in their community They are taking the initiative and making a difference in their community today.

Alumni Gather to Help Students Accomplish Dreams

January 16, 2012 / By
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Alumni Gather to Help Students Accomplish Dreams By Alejandra Alarcon Coachella Unincorporated It took some venting on Facebook to gather Coachella Valley High School alumni from all over the country in the living room of Mandy Lucas, a 2006 graduate.

Running for His Life

January 13, 2012 / By
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By Santos J. Reyes, Coachella Unincorporated I never knew a simple visit to the doctor’s office could change the way I was living my life.

Article Transports Mexico City Reader to his Eastern CV Childhood

January 11, 2012 / By
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  Coachella Unincorporated welcomes and publishes comments from our readers. We recently received the commentary below in response to Rogelio Montano’s article about growing up in poverty, “In Mecca, Dreams of Utopia” (See link below for article).

In Mecca, Dreams of Utopia

January 10, 2012 / By

In Mecca, Dreams of Utopia By Rogelio Montaño Coachella Unincorporated I grew up in a small, one-room trailer home in the small, rural town called Mecca.

American Dream Within Reach

January 5, 2012 / By
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By Maricruz Cabrera, Coachella Unincorporated   Soon I will embark on a journey similar to the one taken by my parents and many other individuals that leave their home, family, and familiar sights behind to follow the path toward their American Dream.

Water in Schools

January 5, 2012 / By

Video by Raymond Bondad For East Valley Youth, Sugary Drinks Easier to Come By Than Water Dirty Fountains Main Reason East Valley Youth Don’t Drink Water at School From Soda to Water: One Thermal Family’s Change to a Healthier Lifestyle Giving Up Soda Well Worth the Sacrifice

Veterans Day for East Valley Vets

January 5, 2012 / By

Veterans Day As a Veteran An East Valley Veteran Family Coachella Veteran Recalls His Vietnam Experience

Thanksgiving in the East Valley

January 5, 2012 / By

What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving? Click on the links below to see what our Coachella Unincorporated East Valley student reporters are thankful for this Thanksgiving.