The 50-member Sophisticated Sounds and Steppers Drill Team and Drum Squad, a Compton-based group, recently appeared on ‘The Jennifer Hudson Show.’The group has been winning trophies since 2004.
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Compton College grad pursues degree in sociology
Anaise Miller, left, photographed with Compton Community College District Trustee Juanita Doplemore at the 2024 Compton College Commencement Ceremony. She is pursuing a sociology degree at Cal State Dominguez Hills.
Compton official holds breast cancer walk for 13th year
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — Compton school board member Satra Zurita held her 13th annual Compton Walk for A Cure cancer walk […]
Former student finds his calling at Compton College
Wave Staff Report COMPTON — Growing up, Dennis Masias didn’t like school. “When I was younger, I never thought education was for me,” he said. […]
Post office renamed in honor of James Anderson
Wave Staff and Wire Reports COMPTON — A dedication and plaque presentation Aug. 7 celebrated the renaming of the Hub City Post Office in honor […]
Richardson secures key endorsements in Senate race
State Senate candidate Laura Richardson, center, is flanked by two people endorsing her, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, left, and U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters. Richardson is seeking the 35th state Senate District seat in November.
Compton College highlights successes in five-year report
Former Compton College student Anthony Onwuegbuzia is featrued in the five-year report to the community recently issued by the college. After graduating from Compton College, Onwuegbuzia earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Cal State Dominguez Hills where he is now a member of the faculty.
Compton College commencement speaker hopes to become author
Wave Staff Report COMPTON — Krystal Markovich, the student commencement speaker at the 2024 Compton College Commencement Ceremony, is a nontraditional student who is fulfilling […]
Kendrick Lamar attends Compton College commencement
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — Members of the Compton College class of 2024 got a pleasant surprise when a local hero stopped […]
Compton College honors top scholars at awards ceremony
Wave Staff Report COMPTON — Compton College held its annual Academic and Scholarship Awards Ceremony May 30, recognizing the academic achievements of 323 honors students […]