Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztl?n, or M.E.Ch.A., is continuing to promote higher education, cultural diversity, political involvement and the unending quest for Aztl?n, according to Hector Leonzo, the president of Bakersfield College’s M.E.Ch.A.

“Aztl?n was originally controlled by the Aztecs,” Leonzo said.?”Our goal is to make Aztl?n, the dream land, a better place for all people to live in. If we could make this world Aztl?n, that would be nice.”

Unlike many clubs, M.E.Ch.A. is a national organization that was established in 1968. M.E.Ch.A. also is open for anyone of any ethnicity or creed to join.

“When people hear ‘Chicano’ they think it’s just for Mexicans,” he said. “I’m not Mexican and I’m the president (of M.E.Ch.A.). I’m Central American.?A Chicano is a person willing to fight for the liberation for the people.”

M.E.Ch.A., which has approximately 40 members, is currently working on projects including fund-raisers, dances and cultural festivals.

“We want to get people’s attention,” he said.

The club will be showing a variety of films this semester in the Fireside Room on Thursdays at noon for all students at BC.

“If you really want to know about M.E.Ch.A., come see us and check us out.”

Meetings for M.E.Ch.A. are held in the library Fridays from 11 a.m. to noon.