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Student Rally Forces Senators to Listen
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Professor Melina Abdullah (center left) and Dr. Kevin Baaske (center right)|Photo by Timmy Truong
Angeline Bernabe Contributor Due to recent events concerning the debate to make Ethnic Studies a General Education Requirement, students organized in a rally on Tuesday, February 4th to advocate for Ethnic Studies to be a requirement in the General Education Curriculum. Over the course of the past few weeks with the Community Day Demonstration and the disagreements involved in the decision to make Ethnic Studies a mandatory requirement for undergraduates to take, many students felt dissatisfied with how members of the Academic Senate have been responding to them and their proposals. Prior to the rally, an Academic Senate meeting held on January 28th, which resulted in a motion that out-voted the proposal through the use of clickers, left many students frustrated about how members of the Senate weren’t allowing students to speak during the meeting and felt their voices were not being heard. The group of undergraduate, graduate, and alumni students who gathered on Tues-
day made sure their voices would be heard by stopping the weekly Academic Senate Meeting from happening on Tuesday. Around 12PM that day, students began assembling in front of the University Bookstore and then proceeded to march into King Hall for a walk out chanting, “What do we want? Ethnic Studies! When do we want it? Now!” After marching through King Hall, students walked up to the third floor of the Golden Eagle linking arms together in front of the doors to the Golden Eagle Ballroom where the meeting was supposed to be held. When members of the senate arrived, students began booing and stomping their feet yelling, “Don’t talk to any of these people!” and “Don’t let nobody in!” when the members tried entering the ballroom. A repulsed uproar ensued when Dr. Kevin Baaske, the chair of the Academic Senate walked in along with other members of the Senate.
After negotiating with the students to give them time to speak for an hour and a half, Baaske was turned down. For an entire 100 minutes (equivalent to the amount of time allotted for an Academic Senate meeting), students used megaphones to voice their opinions about the motions that were outvoted. The two motions that failed prior to the rally included one that was proposed by the Chair of the Pan-African Studies Department, Professor Melina Abdullah which stated that “at least one of the two required diversity courses must be taken in one of the four ethnic/ area studies departments/programs: Asian/Asian American Studies, Chicano Studies, Latin American Studies, or Pan-African studies”; and the second, labeled as the “Talcott motion” which stated, “at least one of these courses must represent historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups.” The students who spoke addressed the Senate to listen as
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Jamzilla: 405 Closure NEWS
Sandy Reynoso Contributor It seems like the residents of Los Angeles can’t escape traffic, and this coming weekend, it might be worse than usual. The 405 closure in 2011 became known as “Carmageddon” by many local radio and television stations. The residents of Los Angeles survived that nightmare without much traffic, but now they must live through it again as “Jamzilla” comes to town. The 405 will be being closed again so that new carpool lanes can be paved on the Northbound side of the freeway. The Southbound side will be closed as well so crews can add a new lane. The 405 will be closed for 80 hours from February 14 to 17th, 2014. There’s always traffic in Los Angeles, but there might be more during this weekend, since this closure coincides with two holidays, Valentine’s Day and President’s Day. The ramps on the Sepulveda Pass will start to close at 7PM on February 14th. This most likely means that some people will be late and frustrated for their
Valentine dates. Everyone is advised to leave earlier if taking the 405, since some dates may not stick around. The closure will be from Getty Center Drive to Ventura Boulevard at: Friday February 14: 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. Saturday February 15: 2 a.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday February 16: 12 a.m. to 5 a.m. Monday February 17: 12 a.m. to 5 a.m. The Northbound side of the freeway will open during the day, but only two lanes will be open. The Southbound side will be open as well, but some lanes will close at night. This is all part of the 405 expansion project to add more carpool lanes to one of the busiest freeways in Los Angeles. People are being advised to stay away from the 405 or find alternate routes. Let’s hope Los Angeles can survive “Jamzilla” unscathed!
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ASI Goes to Natural History Muesum EVENTS
Sasha Perez Contributor On Friday, February 7, ASI provided 50 students with free tickets to the Natural History Museum’s First Friday event. Attendees were able to enjoy some of the Natural History Museums exhibits, a talk with Dr. Regina Wetzer and Dr. Roberta Marinelli, as well as a concert with the bands, Peaking Lights and Baths. The event had been spearheaded by Campus Affairs Representative, Dean Truong and Community Affairs Representative, Diego Tinoco. I attended the talk with Dr. Roberta Marinelli on Coastal Ecosystems and the Future of Southern California. She covered some of the negative affects of global warming onto our oceans, explaining complex topics such as ocean acidification and the effects it will have on our oceans. The museum has several exhibits to offer. For those interested in the history of our earth, there are displays of actual dinosaur bones and bones of our ancient ancestors. For those who enjoy diamonds and precious stones, the museum has an amazing mineralogy exhibit.
The museum had food trucks parked out front offering Korean-German fusion, sweet and savory crepes and organic dishes. I sat down with Dean Truong and Diego Tinoco beforehand to ask them some questions about the goals of the event, the future and why they chose to send students to the Natural History Museum’s First Friday’s Celebration. UT: How did you find out about First Friday and what made you choose the event? Dean Truong, Campus Affairs Representative: “It was all through research. Diego and I checked out some local museums. We wanted to see what LA has to offer. When we found First Fridays they offered everything, like local indie bands from Los Angeles, interesting discussions and tours of the museum. It was the perfect choice.” UT: I noticed you offered a free bus ride to students. Why did you decide to include the free bus? Diego Tinoco, Community Affairs Representative: “We included a bus to avoid having students waste money traveling in heavy L.A. Traffic. It
saves money and also provides a space for interaction between students to and from the event.” UT: Why would you encourage students to attend this event? What benefits are there? Tinoco: “Students can make friends, learn something new and explore the community that surrounds our school.” UT: What kind of music is being played at First Friday? Truong: “The artist performing during the event is an underground indie band. There’s also a Dj performance. I really enjoy indie music. It’s nice to hear music that isn’t overplayed on the radio.” UT: What do you hope will be the future of First Friday events offered by ASI? Truong: “I’m hoping more students will get involved and we can take more students. I would love for this to become a quarterly event for ASI.” For any further questions regarding First Friday events visit the Natural History Museum’s website. If you would like to find out more about future free First Fridays events offered by ASI, contact asica@calstatela. edu or asicar@calstatela.edu.
Out with the Old, In with the New FASHION
Roxana Hernandez Contributor New York Fashion Week kicked off last Thursday, February 6th with Nicholas K, and followed later in the day by BCBG Max Azria and Tadashi Shoji. Much like those designers, other big names are anticipated during NYFW, but it is the new designers that are getting all the attention this time around. New designers are the essence of innovation, creativity, and fresh vision. Because they are under the radar most of the time, they challenge themselves to see beyond the blinds in order to stand out-and sometimes even break the rules. It is an opportune time to toast to the new designers in New York, Paris, and even L.A.! Yes, L.A. has growing talent in the same way New York does.
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Lee’s Dress | Photo by Roxana Hernandez In fact, on Tuesday, February 11th at 6:30PM in front of the U-SU, the fashion students of CSULA will be putting up a show full of those same qualities mentioned: innovation, creativity, and fresh vision. FADS (Fashion Association of Design Students) have been working to bring CSULA closer to the talent of the Fashion and Textiles Program. Designer Jackie Lee will be opening the show with a stunning red dress that will sure be turning necks. When asked about her inspiration for the dress, Lee says:
“I was inspired by the film The Hunger Games. Costume designer Cinna wanted to embrace the idea of fire in the garments as if they were bursting into flames, so I decided go for a red sequined fabric and embrace the idea of fire.” If you want to see Lee’s stunning red dress, or any of FADS 29 other looks, take a walk down to the U-SU plaza at 6:30PM on Tuesday night. Sit down, relax, and enjoy the show.
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On Second Thought... Working
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ADVICE
Sean Buer Columnist Hello UT Readers, I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who wrote in last week with their questions. It helps immensely in understanding the topics that matter to you. Feel free to send in any questions, comments, or concerns to Sean.Buer@gmail.com. Anyone who wishes to remain anonymous will be addressed with discretion. For young students, searching for a job can be a daunting uphill battle. With the added pressure from accumulating student loan debt, paying for gifts during the holiday season, and affording basic necessities, a steady paycheck looks more appealing than ever. Many new applicants struggle with finding employment due to lack of experience, as businesses see a blank slate as a gamble. Even students with jobs can feel the pressures of the
economy, as the majority of part-time jobs offer little to no opportunities for promotions and/or raises, affectionately regarded as dead-ends. While I seem pessimistic, I believe anyone who earnestly wants a job can get one. I went through many applications and interviews when I first got out of high school. I was nervous; I didn’t have any work experience, besides some volunteer work, and answered some interview questions with the tact and logic of a toddler. Over time though, I learned from those mistakes and eventually got a job. I’ve had the good fortune never to be fired, even worked several jobs at one time. With that experience in mind, here are some tips for applicants on the hunt, as well as those already in the workplace. When writing your résumé,
use words efficiently and effectively. Awkward sentence structure littered with SAT words in the wrong context loses effect and the attention of the reader. It should be aesthetically pleasing as well as professionally written. If you don’t have any past job experience, write down any volunteer work or community service you’ve completed. Volunteering at a summer camp or after school program proves dedication and work ethic. Apply to local businesses during certain seasons, specifically right before summer and fall before the holidays. Otherwise, you’ll have a tough couple of months ahead of you, waiting for positions to open up as students return to school. When turning in an application, walk in alone and wear professional attire. Ask
to speak with the manager to show your sincere interest in the position. It doesn’t send a suitable message with your friend by your side, so ask them nicely to wait in the car. If you get called back for an interview, always be early. Most interviewing processes involve scheduling a lot of applicants and some may never show up. I’ve been called in early and late, so it’s better to look prepared. The biggest thing to remember is to relax. I, personally, interview better when I don’t take it as seriously and the manager will see it as confidence, not cockiness. When you get the job, remember to stay professional. Just because there is a little more security in a nametag doesn’t mean they can’t fire you at the drop of a hat. Keep your uniform pressed and clean, customers judge the cleanliness of your business
by the way you present yourself. Perhaps the job grinds on you, it’s natural and inevitable, so don’t take it out on co-workers and customers. The best worker can’t make up for the worst attitude. Some students believe they’re too good for their minimum-wage jobs, that they have too much intellect to serve food or bag groceries. Prove it, by doing your job to the best of your ability with the upmost competence. Otherwise, there are many people who’d jump at the chance to fill your shoes. Do you have any work related stories, questions, or comments? Feel free to email me at Sean.Buer@gmail.com. Have a successful and positive week, Eagles!
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Student Rally Continued From Page 1 well as for other students to understand the magnitude of the situation. Similar to many students’ remarks, English Major, Julie Guerrero stated, “It’s important because we’re trying to fight for our history, we’re trying to keep our history alive, and if we don’t fight for this then we’re gonna end up forgetting about it.” A.S.I. President, Hector Jacinto said, “I’m here today to make a statement that I am in support to making ethnic studies a requirement for the GE… This is only the beginning of other meetings for the rest of the remaining year that we’re gonna stand here until we get what we demand.” Although many students voiced their thoughts, a handful who attended the event were unsure of what was going on but still continued to speak. After a student spoke, misinterpreting what was being advocated for and called to keep the Ethnic Studies department
from shutting down, another member of the crowd immediately addressed the comment and corrected those remarks saying, “They are not taking Ethnic Studies away.” Another student who wasn’t aware of who the members of the senate were even addressed Dean McAllister as President William Covino. With all the remarks at the rally regarding the way Dr. Baaske regulated the previous week’s Academic Senate meeting, Baaske addressed in an interview Thursday, “This senate does not have a public comment portion. Many city councils do, and board of trustees, we do not. But any senator can yield their speaking time to a guest. What I explained to the students that were there—‘guests’—was that the rules require that I as senate chair, call on senators who raise their hand.” The meetings in which students are welcomed to voice their comments are at the open forums. Dr. Baaske mentioned, “In December, we had an entire senate meeting devoted to a discussion. There
was no motion on the floor on diversity. It was an open forum. Anybody could have come to talk about it, and no students came.” Baaske also cleared up that he does not get to decide on who raises their hand, and during that particular meeting on January 28th, the senators kept raising their hand. In regards to the clickers involved that students were frustrated about from the January 29th meeting, Baaske said, “Some junior faculty assistant to the associate professors were concerned that they were going to be asked to vote on controversial issues when their senior faculty member in the same department who would vote on whether or not they will be given tenure, or promotion to a “full” [position] might be sitting next to them and voting the other way… so they were concerned that they would not be able to vote their conscience if administrators were there or their senior faculty members were there and so the clickers protect that.” In other words, the officers of the senate shared in a let-
ter received by the Executive committee that the clickers are used for accuracy, integrity- because they “assure secrecy and protect those who are voting from the possibility of retaliation,” honesty—because “when voice votes are conducted, it is difficult to ascertain who is voting” and innovation. Although the decision to use clickers was made in December, the first unsuccessful attempt to use clickers was done on January 14th. By January 28th, new clickers were ordered, and that day was the first time clickers were successful. Officers of the Senate have stated that clickers will be used for the rest of the year. In addition, Baaske also explained, “Parliamentary procedure says that if a senator makes a motion to close the debate, whether I agree or not, I have to ask if there is a second to that motion. That day, there was.” During the rally, many attacked Dr. Baaske. One student approached him during his speech and stood directly in front of him saying, “Every-
body needs to understand the position that this man holds. He chairs these meetings. The academic senate meeting goes through him. All you guys can find that man in the music building, and I’m sure he’d love to speak to us. So everybody make sure you go to his office and make sure he’s working in favor of us the students the ones that struggle.” Baaske reiterated in the interview on Thursday that he does not get to vote as chair. Based on what has happened so far, the response is mixed. Due to what students are advocating for, many others have followed and expressed that they are for Ethnic Studies to be a requirement to the GE curriculum. Others on social media sites have expressed that there could probably have been other ways to approach the issue (in regards to the student organized rally). Due to the turbulence of the matter, the demands to make Ethnic Studies a required GE course has put pressure on many of the senate members and has recently caused a student Senator to quit.
Photo Essay of the Feb. 4 Rally
Protesters march past police on their way to senate meeting. | Photo by Timmy Truong
Protesters gather in front of the university bookstore. | Photo by Timmy Truong
Professor joins protestors in supporting ethnic studies. | Photo by Timmy Truong
Masked protester speaks out to crowd showing their support. | Photo by Timmy Truong
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Valentine’s Day Scenarios ADVICE
Mayra Montoya Contributor Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and lucky for us it falls on a Friday this year. So if you are attached or single and ready to mingle, Friday is the perfect day to do whatever you want! So here’s a couple of suggestions on how to deal with the day you either love or hate. I am here to solve your problems! Don’t know what to get your significant other? Easy! In a world filled with social media pounding down our face, it shouldn’t be hard to spot the clues. Your significant other’s Pinterest account might hold the key to a perfect and thoughtful homemade gift. Sometimes it can be made for cheap. Did they like something on Instagram, maybe a new makeup palette or a pair of sneakers? These are clues! If you’ve looked for these clues that will make you look like you “read their mind.” Are you on a budget? I am going to pretend that no one has work or class on Valentine’s Day and that you’re able to do whatever you want on Friday Funday. I will also assume that we will be blessed with amazing weather like we
have the past couple of weeks (Don’t tell the East Coast). Which means it’s perfect to plan a nice and romantic picnic. Yes, super cliché but ohhhh so romantic! Pack some fruit, sandwiches and beverages. Make some spaghetti and in lieu of wine, take some non-alcoholic sangria… you know if you want to be fancy! Put an extra touch by adding something special, like a hand written note or a framed picture. And yes ladies, you can take your man on a picnic, so this applies to you too! Note: this is the only acceptable time to “make him a sandwich,” only if you want to. Is going on a picnic not your style? Then you might put in some work! Think romance. What does your significant other consider romantic? What makes them happy? This is when you put the “5 Languages of Love” into work: does your partner like words of affirmation, acts of service, receiving gifts, quality time or physical touch? If you really don’t know, have them take the test online and plan your day around the results! Write them a poem and tell them what they mean to you. Plan a movie marathon and cuddle all night. Bring them flowers, or help them with their homework. Pay attention
to what they consider romantic and special. You made the horrible mistake of getting into a relationship last week? You fail at life. Just kidding. But that’s okay. A movie date should do the trick. You want to get them something unique, eco friendly and artistic? You hipster! Luckily for you, on Thursday February 13th, the DTLA Art Walk will host various artist works that should help you find something thoughtful for you significant others. The art walk will also have art related events, activities and entertainment, just go for fun! Is February 13th getting too close to comfort? Shop at your local thrift store or on Etsy. com for some cool and unique stuff. You want to be fancy? Pull all the stunts and make them fall in love? Well, love will be in the air at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. The Los Angeles Philharmonic will host Richard Strauss and his rendition of Don Quixote! Call or check out their website for ticket information.
Are you single and happy?
Always remember, don’t drink and drive. Have a designated driver, or call a cab or car service.
First things first, you ARE awesome, you’re awesome and you’re a great catch! So don’t be sad! Go out and have some fun… But if you do see yourself falling into a downward spiral of depression DO NOT DRINK. I cannot stress this enough. You don’t want to be the person we just talked about above! Go out to dinner, hang out with friends or have a game night! There are many things to do so go out and enjoy your Friday night. But if you want to stay home and be alone that’s perfectly fine too! It is important to spend time with the person you love the most, and that’s you!
Not 21? Hit a karaoke bar and watch everyone else sing and cry all at the same time!
Valentine’s isn’t for you and you just wasted your time reading this?
This is the best kind of happy! Round up all the single ladies and men. Hit the bar, and have a few drinks. I bet everyone else there will be single too. But the difference is… you’re happy! So you don’t need the extra drinks. And you wont end up crying at the bar! Plus, you have dancing moves to die for so everybody will want to be near you. Get it? Every-Body… (I just channeled my inner Britney Spears)
Are you single, and sad? Womp, womp! I’m kidding, I get it that you are sad that Valentine’s Day IS sad when you’re single. But its not sad because you’re not in a relationship, but because everyone else is and they are ruining your fun! I am kidding, again. Ok, so your partner just dumped you, the person you like is in a relationship or even worse they don’t even know you are alive! You’re sad understandably so, Valentine’s Day is annoying but don’t let it ruin your day.
Couples Playlist
That sounds like me, I don’t care for the commercialized holiday. I don’t care for the gifts, the flowers or the overrated Facebook “I love you so much” posts. I don’t care this day makes everything so damn expensive. Simply put, I don’t live for Valentine’s day. So the truth is, some people really do put an effort to make this day special for the person they love. Someone will feel absolutely loved that day, and who am I to talk badly about that? Happy Valentine’s Day Everyone!
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By Yzzy Gonzalez
Venice by the Lighthouse and the Whaler All I Need by Kodaline Sun by Two Door Cinema Club Angels by the XX Futile Devices by Sufjan Stevens Riptide by Vance Joy The Start of Something by Voxtrot Valentine by Kina Grannis State of Grace by Taylor Swift Thinking Bout You by Frank Ocean Coast of Carolina by Telekinesis Need Your Love by The Temper Trap Postcards from Italy by Beirut
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Check out the UT staff blog on our website for the 8tracks of both of these playlists!
Wrong Song John Cusack!
Dear No One – Tori Kelly Love Sucks – Nathan Angelo Perfect Picture – Carlos Bertonatti We Could Be Amazing – Andy Grammer Single Ladies – Beyoncé Do What U Want (ft. R. Kelly) – Lady Gaga No Better – Lorde In Case You Didn’t Know – Olly Murs Little Black Dress – Sara Bareilles Still Into You - Paramore The Wire - Haim Wings - Little Mix Happy - Pharrel Williams
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Clarifying the Ethnic Studies Movement NEWS
Deidra Brown Golden Eagle Radio On Tuesday, January 28th, 2014, there was a senate meeting among the faculty and students who compose the Academic Senate at CSULA. This meeting regarded whether or not it should be a requirement for students to take at least one class from the Ethnic Studies Department in order to graduate. Professor and chair of the Department of Pan African Studies, Melina Abdullah, proposed this notion. With this proposal, students would be required to take a professor’s class within Pan African,
Chicano/a, or Asian/Asian American studies. This class would count as one of the two diversity courses required and would take place during the 2016 Semester Conversion. The new GE requirement would not apply to transfer students or graduates, but for students who are freshmen or sophomores who are taking their GE‘s at a university. During the meeting, it was said that this was the first time there had been an anonymous vote using iClickers, which may have affected the overall turnout. The idea of what is considered diversity also came about, in which at first, it was considered race, class and gender. Now it is considered
race, class, gender, religion, age, disability, and sexual orientation. However, this proposal was rejected. As a result, on Monday, February 3rd, a meeting titled “Making Ethnic Studies Mandatory” was held to discuss further actions that can be done in order to get this proposition approved and why it should be mandatory. At the meeting, there was a significant turn out. All of the seats were filled with students, faculty, staff, and community members who were there to support the incorporation of ethnic studies as a GE requirement and to share their ideas and opinions about the results of the previous Senate
meeting. Rodolfo Casarez, a part time instructor for the College of Arts and Letters and also a 2006 alumni from CSULA, who attended the meeting, expressed that he has nothing to gain economically from the Ethnic Studies meeting that took place Monday. However, he states, “As a member of the Chicano/a community, I am affected greatly. As it is today, without the requirement of “Ethnic Studies,” our GE is foreign to all that are not European and I cannot accept, as a member of the community to which I claim, that this institutions of higher learning contribute
to the systematic eradication, erosion, dismissal, and or otherwise teaching of a completely Eurocentric General Education to Los Angeles.” He adds that one class is not enough but it is a start. On Tuesday, February 4th, a petition supporting the proposal was available for pick up in front of the CSULA bookstore and a vast amount of students protested outside of the Golden Eagle Radio ballroom, where the Academic Senate meeting was being held. According to Casarez, during the meeting, there were no votes taken, only voices heard.
“If Martin L. King Jr. Were on the Academic Senate” OPINION
Jillian Krysni Bell Columnist Carefully listening to the passionate speeches given by students, student representatives, community leaders, and faculty, I couldn’t help but recognize the continuous reference to Martin Luther King Jr. The comparisons of his acts to student protestors, his words being quoted, or some in some cases rephrased. Now as I reflect on the recent protest that took place last Tuesday, February 4th, I question, what if King were still alive and sat on the Academic Senate at CSULA? What would have happened at that protest where students created a blockade in order to keep senators out of their meeting, and for one hour demand their voices to be heard? Would King have stood behind the imagery line that separated the majority of the academic senators from student protestors? Would King smirk and laugh at students attempt to have their voices heard as Senate chair Kevin Baaske had done? No, I believe King would have acted bigger than that. Kings exceedingly leadership quality wouldn’t allow for him to make these actions. Most importantly his intellect wouldn’t have let him fall this short, not just as an African American, but as a human being.
In my opinion, King would have spoke on behalf of the students, in a courageous voice, demanding Ethnic Studies would be a required GE course on the CSULA campus. He would have congratulated the students and told them how proud he was of them for standing up for what they believed in just as senator and Director of Latin American Studies Beth Baker Kristeles had done. Kristeles stated, “I want to thank the students for coming here and I want to make it clear to everyone that this was not a faculty organized event and what I wanted to say is that I’ve never been so proud of our CSULA students. For being so articulate, so passionate and so smart about wanting to participate in their own education and students need to have a voice in their own education. That’s what we’ve been asking you to do all along, that’s what your education is all about, having a voice in your education. I know this may have been frustrating for some senators but this has been educational experience for me, I have learned from you, it has been really fun to hear you and I think that you need to have a voice in more arenas as well as in the senate.” I believe King would have spoken on a wise stance, a stance of experience and expertise in race, a place of love, similar to the place that Pan African Studies Professor Pen-
ni Wilson had done so. With integrity and respect, Wilson reached a place that I honestly believe many student protestors, full of emotions and rage (based on response they were getting from some of the senators), couldn’t have reached. Full of passion, Wilson stated in her speech, “What I want to say to the senate is this, there are two emotions, and Dr. Baskee you know I respect you, there are two emotions, one of them is love, the other one is fear. We’re in a place of fear when we think, that we’re losing something that we don’t want to lose. We know that we live in a white supremacist male dominate patriarchal capitalist society. And we know that when there’s an influx people of color into the nation, it’s scary for a lot of white supremacist, male, patriarchal capitalist. We also know that when I have white student in my class- well you don’t know this but I do – when we start talking about race, ethnicity, capitalism, patriarchy and a this, sometimes they’re nervous, they’re kind of shaken when I’m talking to them. But when I reach out them and I relieve that fear, I let them know that I love them too and they understand where I’m coming from because I’ve lived it.
Students speak to Academic Senators | Photo by Timmy Truong I’ve been called a nigga. I’ve been called so many names so when I teach them, I’m teaching them from a place of experience, I’m teaching them from a place of my life and what we do in Ethnic studies, and I want this to be clear, we come from a place of love. We put our students biography into the learning process and that empowers them be-
cause they feel like I matter, and we love them, and they will excel to make us proud. So what I’m asking in the senate and all of my colleagues, who may feel fear about us having one class, to give there under served students something in their heart, in their spirit, that’s going to drive them towards perfection, replace that fear with love, replace that fear with love.”
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Snooping Around, Not Just for the NCA OPINION
Jennifer Amador Contributor Have you actually done it? Admit it, at one point or another you have been tempted to snoop through your significant other’s phone. Whether it was to see their text messages, their photos, their Facebook, Instagram, or any other social media.
Personally, I do not believe in snooping around your boyfriend or girlfriend’s phone. That’s just my opinion. I have never done it and have never been attempted to. I am not going to lie, I have been curious and have wondered but that’s about it. I am on a mission to find someone who like me, has never snooped around their boyfriend or girlfriends phone. I cannot be the
only one who has never done it! What makes someone want to snoop around their significant others phone? Is it lack of trust? Why be with that person, if you do not trust fully? It must be for ‘love,’ right? Love makes you do crazy things. Could it be out of curiosity? CSULA students answer a few of these questions and try to get to the root of it. As technology evolves, so does social media. It seems like everyday there is a new social media ready for you to sign up to. Social media opens a whole new world as Crystal Lares, Physical Therapy student explained to me. When asked if she’s ever snooped around, she laughs and looks at her friend, then says, “Yes, of course I have! There were different reasons why I did it, but I guess you can say that it was mainly because of trust issues.” Lares went on to say that she never got caught and although she found out things that she wished she never had, but she was glad she did. Jessica Solis, Undeclared major said, “I as well have snooped around,
I actually do it more now that my ex and I broke up than when we were together.” Snooping around isn’t just for girls, no way! Guys do it as well! Donald Ajayi, Business student, said, “Yes, I have definitely snooped around. It had nothing to do with trust issues, I was just naturally curious, the phone was there so I did it.” He laughed and kept explaining to me that he believes some people really do enjoy snooping around and like knowing things, for him though it is just out of curiosity. With a smile he looks at me and says, “If it makes it any better, I’ve always told the girl when I’ve been looking through her stuff.” My mission was a complete fail! There is still no doubt in my mind that there is someone out there who has never snooped around their boyfriend or girlfriends’ phone. As long as social media keeps evolving, snooping around will continue. Whether it’s because you have trust issues or simple curiosity. Let’s think about it. If there was no social media, would you still find the need to snoop around?
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This is Angeline and I am a volunteer reporter for the UT. On behalf of the team and myself, we want to thank you for sticking around and following us on the stories we tell, whether it be on our social networks or our newspaper. Please continue to use the UT as your #1 news source for all campus news. Online we have tons of more stories, from Valentine’s Day articles to reviews of past school events! Be sure to check them out! And if you want to write for us, feel free to email us at csula.ut@gmail.com or visit us in room KHC3098! Ciao for now! XOXO Gossip Angeline (I’m kidding, I only report facts) Corrections for Issue 205.3: In the story “#Here4 You Campaign” Michael Chien’s last name was spelled incorrectly. We apologize for the mistake. Corrections for Issue 205.5: On the cover page, we put the wrong print date. The date is supposed to be Feb. 3, 2014. Two jumps on the cover were meant to direct readers go to page 11, not 12. On page 11, Jordan Stearley’s last name was spelled incorrectly. Carol Venegas’ last name was also spelled incorrectly in the masthead.
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Calendar FEBRUARY 10-16
10Monday
11Tuesday
3:15PM Cup of Culture: Birds 11:30AM Plants and 3PM DIY: Crafty
of Paradise Lost - An Afternoon with Andrew Lam Alhambra Room, 3rd Floor U-SU
3:30PM University Times Meeting King Hall C 3098
13Thursday
12PM Happy Hour in the Pit Alhambra Room, 3rd Floor U-SU
3:15PM
Well...It’s Complicated San Gabriel Room, 3rd Floor U-SU
6:15PM
Independent Visions: Big Gay Love U-SU Theatre
14Friday
Other Living Things: A Talk by Dr. Theresa Jelley An Intergrated Humanties Center Lecture San Gabriel Room, 3rd Floor U-SU
Tuesday - Blanket Making Los Angeles Room A & B, 3rd Floor U-SU
6:15PM Accessi-
nomics Day: Love Market Greenlee Plaza
ble Citizenships: A Talk by Julie Avril Munich San Gabriel Room, 3rd Floor U-SU
1PM
8PM
12PM Business and Eco-
U-Lead: True Colors Valentine’s Student Club and Organization Movie Night: The Offices, 2nd Floor U-SU Notebook Housing CIC Game ITS Training Room Program: Microsoft Excel Part 1 Library Palmer Wing Room 4056
1:45PM
2PM Baseball vs Sonoma State 7:30PM Men’s
Reeder Field
10AM Take a Stand: Dr. Martin 5:30PM Women’s Basketball Luther King Jr. Speech Contest Alhambra Room, 3rd Floor U-SU
week SIX 12Wednesday
vs Chico State Eagle’s Nest Gym
Basketball vs Chico State Eagle’s Nest Gym
11AM No Glove, No Love!
Student Health Center
11:30aM Writing A Winning Resume Career Center
12PM Happy Heart Day U-SU Plaza
3:15PM
A.S.I. General Election Workshops: Campaigning for Student Government Office San Gabriel Room 313, U-SU
3:15PM
CSI Unplugged ft. Harems Forest Lounge Balcony, 2nd Floor U-SU
6PM
Charter College of Education Dean’s Social King Hall Walkway
7PM
Distinguished Lecture Compadre Talk with Jeb Bush San Gabriel Room, 3rd Floor Pasadena Civic U-SU Center
3:15PM
15Saturday
5:30PM
Tennis vs C-M-S Eagle’s Nest Gym
10AM
Women’s Basketball vs CSU Stanislaus Eagle’s Nest Gym
1:30PM Baseball vs
7:30PM
Sonoma State Reeder Field
Men’s Basketball vs CSU Stanislaus Eagle’s Nest Gym