Lisa Gomez, science major, and San Juanita Martinez, nursing major, enjoy a relaxed study session in the TRiO lounge area. The TRiO lounge includes a comfortable bean bag and quiet atmosphere for students.

Magdalena Lopez, the Academic Advisor for TRiO Student Support Services, poses outside her office at SCCC. The program provides academic support for first-generation students.

Angelica Gutierrez, business administration major, and Samantha Marillo, English major, focus on their work in the TRiO Center. The TRiO Center is a supportive space for academic success and personal growth.

Medina reads a poem from his book titled “Un Mango Grows in Kansas.” In 2022, Medina received an Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellowship award.

Medina reads a poem he wrote titled “New American.” Medina has authored a total of two books so far.

Moentmann reads her original untitled prose piece to the crowd. According to Moentmann, if she were to title this piece, it would otherwise be titled “It.” The crowd stayed focused on Moentmann while she read through the whole piece.

SCCC English instructor Sherry Moentmann shares a few poems while the crowd takes it all in. Along with her own piece, Moentmann shared four poems written by previous poets. These poems were “Introduction to Poetry” by Billy Collins, “Fat Is Not A Fairy Tale” by Jane Yolen, “Fifteen, Maybe Sixteen Things to Worry About” by Judith Viorst, and “Sock Monster” by Lois Simmie.