Personal Narrative Essay: East Los Angeles
Jonathan Verduzco
10/2/12
EAST SIDE IS THE BEAST SIDE Good ole Los Angeles. I’ve been lucky enough to visit many cities around the world; Amsterdam, Rome, New York, even Mexico City, and its safe to say that there isn’t any other city in the world that has the robust mixture of urban concentration and suburban pride. Nowhere does this ring truer than in East Los Angeles. While some believe “east los” is nothing more than a breeding ground for failure, crime, and Hispanic illegal immigrants I believe it is much more than that. I believe the east side of los Angeles is a unique community with a vibrant history and culture that enlightens its residents and surrounding communities with a different perspective of the world, giving them an …show more content…
Public transportation is at its best with the construction of the gold line. One can travel to any part of Los Angeles, starting with the gold line. Many neighborhoods, such as Boyle Heights and city terrace are experiencing an influx of more affluent ownership. Areas closer to downtown are being revitalized by artists all in good taste, compared to the scandalous graffiti of the old. And it’s only getting better. Even my own school, East Los Angeles College has undergone modernization. I first attended ELAC during high school when I was 15. Five years later it is a world of difference. The modern décor appears to stand with the times and beyond. It now competes with the likes of Pasadena community college and Rio Hondo community college. In my opinion, ELAC is now prettier than Cerritos community college. The renovation of Caesar Chavez Boulevard is also a thing of beauty. Several restaurants and shops have adopted an adobe design, staying true to old time Mexico but also embracing the future decor. I believe these implementations reflect the attitude of the “new east los Angeles”. One where we understand where we have come from, but also moves us forward to better ourselves and our community for future
10/2/12
EAST SIDE IS THE BEAST SIDE Good ole Los Angeles. I’ve been lucky enough to visit many cities around the world; Amsterdam, Rome, New York, even Mexico City, and its safe to say that there isn’t any other city in the world that has the robust mixture of urban concentration and suburban pride. Nowhere does this ring truer than in East Los Angeles. While some believe “east los” is nothing more than a breeding ground for failure, crime, and Hispanic illegal immigrants I believe it is much more than that. I believe the east side of los Angeles is a unique community with a vibrant history and culture that enlightens its residents and surrounding communities with a different perspective of the world, giving them an …show more content…
Public transportation is at its best with the construction of the gold line. One can travel to any part of Los Angeles, starting with the gold line. Many neighborhoods, such as Boyle Heights and city terrace are experiencing an influx of more affluent ownership. Areas closer to downtown are being revitalized by artists all in good taste, compared to the scandalous graffiti of the old. And it’s only getting better. Even my own school, East Los Angeles College has undergone modernization. I first attended ELAC during high school when I was 15. Five years later it is a world of difference. The modern décor appears to stand with the times and beyond. It now competes with the likes of Pasadena community college and Rio Hondo community college. In my opinion, ELAC is now prettier than Cerritos community college. The renovation of Caesar Chavez Boulevard is also a thing of beauty. Several restaurants and shops have adopted an adobe design, staying true to old time Mexico but also embracing the future decor. I believe these implementations reflect the attitude of the “new east los Angeles”. One where we understand where we have come from, but also moves us forward to better ourselves and our community for future