Spring Week 4 - Issue 206.4

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Apr. 21, 2014

INSIDE: -Demonstration at Dolcini's PG 3 -Atheist, Agnostic, & Non Religious student alliance PG 4 -Periodismo en español: LA ONDA PG 8 -FASHION & MUSIC EXHIBITION PG 7 -OPINIONS ON SEXTING PG 10 -LA FINESSE DE LA NUIT PREVIEW PG 6

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Angeline Bernabe Staff Reporter On April 15th, 2014, an official statement by A.S.I.’s Executive Director, Intef Weser, was released stating that A.S.I.’s, Hector Jacinto resigned from his position as A.S.I. President as well as Steven Urrutia who was formerly A.S.I.’s Vice President of Administration.

Jacinto has been the A.S.I president since July 2013.

From the official report it states that Jacinto and Urrutia both resigned from their positions as of April 14th, 2014.

At A.S.I.’s Board of Directors Meeting on Thursday April 17th, Jacinto announced his resignation prior to official business began and shared, “I have to step down because I was told to step down.”

Jacinto acknowledged A.S.I.’s support over the past year and thanked everyone for their constant support saying, “I just want to thank everyone who supported me and I wanna

say A.S.I. has pointed me toward the right direction.”

An interview was scheduled with Jacinto on Friday, April 18th regarding his resignation.

During the scheduled interview time, Jacinto refused to be recorded and discontinued the interview.

Bylaws of A.S.I., Article V, Section 1, Clause 3 attest, “Should the office of the President be vacated, and should the office of the Vice President for Administration be vacated or should the Vice President for Administration be unable to serve as President, the Vice President of Academic Governance shall become President.”

Currently, Luis Antezana, former Vice President for Academic Governance has taken position as A.S.I. President for the remainder of the 2013-2014 term. At the Board of Director’s Meeting, Antezana commended Jacinto on all the work he contributed to A.S.I. during his term including Board of Directors Meetings saying, “Hector definitely brought energy at

Hector Jacinto (left) & Luis Antezana (right) speak to former ASI President Hector Escobar during the 2013 Election Announcement |Photo by Timmy Truong these meetings.”

So far, there is no official

word yet on the reasons regarding Jacinto’s and Urrutia’s abrupt resignations.

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Whether you’re dating or in a relationship, do you wonder what a healthy relationship looks like, or whether you’re stuck in an unhealthy or abusive relationship? Young adults, especially in college, are often unaware of the dangers of abusive relationships and what the warning signs are.

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Official Statement of Jacinto's and Urruita's Resignation

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Talia Bagnerise Contributor

According to statistics by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 21% of college students report having experienced dating violence by a current partner, and 32% experienced dating violence by a previous partner.

So what makes a relation-

ship healthy? Ask yourself, what qualities do you consider important to a healthy relationship? Do you think of respect, honesty, and loyalty? According to the nonprofit group Break the Cycle, healthy relationships demonstrate honesty and trust, show affection, help build confidence, support and maintain separate identities, are respectful and comfortable with intimacy, allow expression of opinions, and demonstrate healthy communication.

If these qualities describe your relationship then you and your partner are on the right track to maintaining a healthy relationship. However, what if your partner or yourself is not demonstrating these qualities?

Where does one draw the line to prevent an abusive relationship?

First, there are four kinds of abuse in dating relationships: physical, verbal/emotional, sexual, and digital. Each is harmful and serious. According to Break the Cycle, important warning signs to consider are: explosive temper, telling you what to do, mood swings, constant put-downs, pressuring you to have sex, jealousy or insecurity, isolating you from family and friends, physically hurting you, possessiveness, and making false accusations.

Digital or technology abuse is a new form of abuse in dating relationships and some warning signs to identify are: excessive or unwanted calling or texting, monitoring your activities/location online, harassing you or spreading ru-

mors online, checking your phone or Facebook account, and requiring you to check in by phone or text.

If you are experiencing some or all these events, it’s important to tell someone and create a safety plan. No one deserves to experience any type of abuse and maintaining safety is highly important. There are many online resources and hotlines if you or a friend is struggling with an abusive relationship.

For more information, go online to http://web.calstatela. edu/univ/hlth_ctr/SAFE_Resources.php or change resources to Hotlines. It is essential to be aware of the difference between healthy and abusive relationships.

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Apr. 21, 2014

Human Anatomy Class Petition Gets Approved NEWS

Norma Dominguez Contributor It’s the beginning of the Spring quarter and nearly two months since we registered.

If you ask any student on Cal Sate LA campus what it’s like to register for classes they will say it’s chaotic and frustrating, with computers crashing, classes closing every second, and classes waiting to be dropped.

This is particularly the case for the Human Anatomy class under the Biology Department. Human Anatomy is one of the hardest classes to get and one of the most challenging to pass. The class covers anatomy of the human body, physiology of the skeletal, muscular, digestive, and urinary system. The course also requires almost 4 hours of dedication, 2 hours during lecture and an additional 2 for the lab portion once a week.

dents, many students are allowed to enroll. However, this is a course that is required by at least three different majors including nursing, kinesiology, and biology. Due to the limited space of the classroom and the challenges this course deals with, many students have turned to the option of taking the course at a junior college.

On top of that, the course is limited to being offered once a year.

Students constantly petition for this class to be offered during all quarters since it is a pre-requisite and needs to be

fulfilled during the early stages of college. The petitions for this course have rarely been successful.

After many attempts during the past few years, last quarter’s petition was a success and Human Anatomy is currently offered for the Spring.

Human Anatomy is a two-part course, and section B is just as challenging as section A. Overcoming the struggles of this class can be a major relief.

Human Anatomy part A is in process and part B is expected to take place during the Summer Quarter 2014.

You would think that with a class enrollment of 192 stu-

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Apr. 21, 2014

Demonstration at Dolcini's NEWS

Gerardo Amezquita Contributor Unfortunately after a seventeen year of dedicated service, our beloved Dolcini’s will be closing by the end of this spring quarter. Dolcini Caffe Expresso’s lease will be expiring May of this year with no word by senior administrators of its renewal. The news came directly from the owner, employees, and students who have joined together to combat this change. An explanation by newly appointed President William A. Covino has not been formally given as to the reason of its closing.

Some students came to voice their concern by describing a pattern of the school’s private third party companies. It remains difficult to refute that fact considering most of our on campus food services are Starbucks, Carl’s Jr., and El Pollo Loco. Other people who disliked the decision of Dolcini’s removal were those who appreciated the quality nutri-

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Jennifer Amador tion Dolcini’s offers with its Contributor fresh ingredients; arguing that if Dolcini’s closing occurs the only other alternative was to bag your only healthy lunch.

The members of this group wanted there to be some accountability on the decision by fellow students. Students they expressed who were the actual leaders of how things get managed in Cal State L.A. as result of their tuition fees. They conveyed that if students want the small business chain to close, as long as it is the decision made by the paying students and not a blind move by senior administrators.

Beginning this week some of the staff of Dolcini’s have managed to set up a collective committee with students to challenge Covino’s decision.

They have outlined a rigorous agenda of letter initiatives and rallying. If interested to being a volunteer into their activities they will meet on Thursday, April 24th at 3:15 P.M. near the King Hall court.

CSULA’s University Student Union is looking for students to join the Board of Directors for the academic year 2014-2015. Being a member comes with many responsibilities, but is also very rewarding.

Not only does it look great on your resume but it also opens the doors for many opportunities.

A few benefits of serving on the Student Union Board are meeting new people and developing relationships with school administrators and staff. Students who are involved on the board develop good leadership and management skills. It is a great way to network. We all know how important networking is during your college years and being involved on the board exposes members to a variety of people.

As a CSULA student, you possibly have thought of better ways to improve your school campus and enhance student

U-SU| Photo by Javier Maldonado life. Serving on the Student Union Board gives students the opportunity to make a difference. This is the perfect way to have your voice heard and have a say on what happens on your school campus.

There are a variety of subcommittees on which members of the student board participate. If you are interested in planning events, you can be a part of PASS (Programs and Student Services). Student members can also choose from, Fiscal Committee, Personnel Committee, and Audit

Committee, not to mention a few other committees.

If you are a CSULA student and are interested in becoming a member of the Student Union Board, you must be currently enrolled and be in good academic standing. During the students term of office one must maintain a 2.0 or better grade point average.

Anyone who is interested or wants more information, please visit their website at: www.calstatela.edu/usu/ BODapplication

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Athesist, Agnostic, Non Religious?

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Stephanie Gonzalez Contributor Jared Plotkin is a first year graduate student in the Political Science Program at Cal State LA, and taking the program at double speed.

Plotkin will be done with his graduate studies by the end of the Spring quarter. This quarter though, he took on another challenge by starting the “Atheist, Agnostic and Non Religious Student Alliance.”

Plotkin petitioned the club in the Fall along with another student, and by finals week, they were officially registered.

However, when the next quarter came, the student he was working with no longer attended CSULA, and Plotkin felt overloaded with classes and course work. Not having enough time for meetings twice a week, Plotkin shelved the project.

When Spring quarter came around though, Plotkin decided if he wanted to start the club, it was now or never. He started recruiting members, saying, “I wasn’t sure what the turnout would be like, but I knew if I never gave it a try, I would always look back on it and think, ‘Maybe you could have squeezed a few extra hours here and there. Maybe you could have not played video games on Monday afternoon and gone out there and tabled and you could have gotten this club started.’ So I wanted to give it a shot.”

In order for the club to be recognized by CSULA, Plotkin had to obtain 30 signatures from current students, and also write a constitution. The process turned out to be difficult because after obtaining the signatures, Plotkin was told they were on the wrong form and that he had to go out and petition for signatures once more.

After finally being recognized as a student organization at CSULA, Plotkin was granted permission to set up a table outside of the Student Union to recruit prospective members.

Since he began the process early Spring quarter and not in the eighth week like before, Plotkin was told there would be no rooms available to hold his weekly meetings. This however did not discourage

him from achieving his goal.

He was content holding the meetings in the King Hall courtyard.

Plotkin was previously involved with a similar organization as an undergrad at UC Irvine. Although he felt the club was a good way to foster discussion, he also felt the club’s overall mission had become sidetracked due to too much religious criticism rather than positive discussion.

The goal of this club is not to attack religion or attempt to convert anyone, but rather to harbor interesting and respectful discussion amongst the club members or interested visitors. Plotkin stated that he hopes he can “get a regular group of people, to have interesting discussions, to hopefully think about religion in some new way [and] hopefully change the conversation on campus a little bit.”

Although the club is new, Plotkin already has a good idea on the topics he would like the club to consider. During the second club meeting, discussion subjects included: The evidence of God, life after death, the source and nature of

morality, and the separation of church and state.

Sophomore Salvador Hernandez attended the meeting and decided to become involved because he had never seen a club that shared his views. “I thought it was cool that we could have something for people like me... I just wanted to meet people who had a similar point of view, to know I’m not alone, and I’m not the only one who thinks this way. It’s a little isolating being an Atheist,” he shared.

While some like Hernandez may be inclined to join to meet students with similar views, others like senior Jonathan Ma are more interested in the topics at hand. “I was interested in this club, to share ideas with other people about our viewpoints and which direction our society is headed in terms of non-religion and Atheism; on how the separation of church and state can affect public policy. I hope to learn new ideas about the origins and historical impact [of] how religion throughout history has been linked with power structures.”

In the future, Plotkin would like discussions on topics such

as: The history of religion, why people believe in God, and morality. He states, “I want to discuss not only the question of if God exists, but moreover, that if we’re trying to engage people, is that even the right question to ask?

Do people believe in God because they have evidence, or do they believing in God for psychological, cultural, or personal reasons? That’s important.”

There is also interest in organizing a debate, where one or more club members have a back and forth discussion with a religious club, while having everyday students in attendance. “That would be informative from the perspective of everyday students,” Plotkin shared.

However, he also stated that while he is open to the idea of having a debate with another organization, he has no interest in a debate with the sole purpose of debunking Atheism.

While the club is aimed at topics that deal with religion, Plotkin would also like the club to discuss where the movement can go in a positive direction.

He would like the club to become “something beyond

simply religion, something positive that is created by our world view.” Plotkin wishes to address issues that can make today’s world a positive place to live in, like eating healthy, practicing responsible medicine, and protecting the environment.

Though there seems to be a lot of topics up for discussion with this new student alliance, Plotkin believes that it is not the issues themselves that make the club interesting, but rather the “human community aspect [which] is more important than the topic.” For this reason, Plotkin welcomes discussions of various topics that will allow the club members to bond.

Since this will be his last quarter at Cal State LA, Plotkin hopes to “provide an interesting place for people to have some conversations and then, to hopefully hand the club off to someone else.”

Meetings for the Atheist, Agnostic and Non Religious Student Alliance are currently held twice a week on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 3PM outside the King Hall courtyard.

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Apr. 21, 2014

The Gentrification OR Gentefication of Boyle Heights Monique Castellanos Contributor Gentrification is a term used to describe the arrival and dominance of an urban, primarily low-income city by a more wealthy and upscale population. It is a growing business in many parts of the US, one of them being Boyle Heights, located in (Northeast) Los Angeles.

Many ask, is it “Gentrification or Gentefication?”

The difference between these two words is that “Gentefication” is a slang or derogatory term that is used to describe the situation; “Gente,“ is Spanish for “people,” describing the Latin American population.

At times it is used negatively, suggesting that these wealthy newcomers are displacing the current primarily Latin-

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are even investing into the city by opening these restaurants and bars that have become big attractions.

American population in these areas, and kicking them to the curb. On the other hand, many of the people who are migrating to these cities in Northeast Los Angeles happen to be third generation Latino families, who are returning to where their grandparents once stayed to be closer to social activities.

Of course change always causes questions, and many of the original Latin-American population are a bit sensitive to this topic, and are not too thrilled about the community expanding in not only race, but also social class. Although the original inhabitants may not be jumping for joy, the gentrification of Boyle Heights has caused crime rate to drop, making the city more accessible to new and growing families, as well as businesses.

Without question, there is much less to do in the suburban areas (where their parents might have relocated). Trendy restaurants and nightlife, including their proximity to downtown Los Angeles and all of the social activities that come with it, are big factors that attract these new settlers.

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Gentrification or Gentefication?

Are the upper-classed newcomers being unfair to the original population? Or is the primarily Latin-American population of Boyle Heights simply having an identity crisis?

With generally low priced rent and access to all of downtown Los Angeles’ resources, who wouldn’t want to move into the Boyle Heights area? Some of these settlers

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Apr. 21, 2014

Arts & Letters Reps Preview La Finesse

A Sneak Peek That's Unique

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Angeline Bernabe Contributor This quarter A.S.I.’s, 6th Annual La Finesse Event will have a new set up and new exhibitions, thanks to Arts and Letters Representatives Marina Vilhena and Emmanuel Solis.

La Finesse, which means “The Style” was created six years ago to highlight the artists of the department. This time around however, Vilhena and Solis worked together to find artists in each of the disciplines that exemplified hard work and passion through their art pieces.

Over the course of five months, Vilhena and Solis have been working tirelessly to create an evening event showcasing the work of Arts and Letters Students in a different way than previous years.

Solis explained, “In the beginning, we said it has to be something different, more creative, and an environment that would attract students.”

Since November, the two representatives kept that vision of creating a different La Finesse atmosphere in their minds by even forming a committee

consisting of two other individuals representing other disciplines of the Arts and Letters Department to demonstrate the range of talent. To emphasize fashion students, the two Arts and Letters Reps appointed Roxana Hernandez, the president of FADS (the fashion club at CSULA). For representation of the discipline of Communications, Alex Johnson was appointed.

With Vilhena as a Fine Arts Major and Solis as a Television and Film Major, this year’s La Finesse event will include more visual and performance art with an outdoor art gallery and on-stage performances such as a Folklorico group, musical performances, and a fashion show. In addition to the performances and art gallery, the A&L representatives focused on getting students to attend with a new set up that will transform the U-SU plaza into a more intimate setting that will provide as a canvas for the artists that evening.

Some of the challenges that came with developing such a new event for La Finesse in all aspects included getting people to be involved. As part of A.S.I., Vilhena and Solis have noticed the lack of student involvement on campus,

so getting people involved from the get-go was a bit of a struggle. Vilhena mentioned, “Sometimes you have a vision, and when you present it at first, some people don’t understand.”

However, both representatives were able to work together as a team to overcome the challenges and learn from the struggles that were presented in developing one of the quarter’s favorite events. Vilhena added, “it was a multi-tasking job, but it was a great experience to learn how to better manage my time. Working on this and in A.S.I. has showed me another side of academics that I was never aware of, and it was an important experience.”

Moreover, with the hard work and time invested in creating a different La Finesse event this quarter, Vilhena and Solis are hopeful and excited for the outcome of the event and are encouraging students of all majors to attend an exciting evening of art under the stars.

La Finesse will occur on Tuesday, April 22nd from 5-7 PM at the U-SU Plaza, so don’t miss out!

As La Finesse de la Nuit gets closer, FADS prepares a 26 look runway show in collaboration. Many hands have been working hard to bring you the best possible show that will celebrate our designers, our volunteers, our program, our school.

The arts are all around us, and fashion is one we can never leave behind. Truly, it takes creativity, inspiration, and imagination to design something and make it come to life.

This isn’t just about showing off the skills our fellow classmates have, it’s also about representing our program and our school.

FADS is so grateful to have such wonderfully creative and artistic students that allow us to share that with the rest of the school. Without them there would be no show at all, so thank you to all the designers.

During Winter Quarter ’14-days before FADS Winter Quarter Show—the University Times published a small story on a designer who opened the show. This quarter we are doing the same, and the opener will be Linnet Tarverdi. Her bold and unique jumper will be the first one up in the fashion show.

Linnet Tarverdi is a senior majoring in Fashion Design.

Before coming to CSULA, however, Tarverdi studied ar-

chitecture in her home country of Iran. Realizing that what she always wanted to do was fashion design, Tarverdi came to the states and ready to graduate and make the best of who she is. When asked about her inspiration for this design Tarverdi said, “It was inspired

by Ghanian culture, and specifically traditional architecture.”

Tarverdi found that the traditional homes of the Ghanian people were cone shaped and made of wooden strips. That said, Tarverdi chose a print that allowed those strips of wood to come alive through fabric, and brought it all together with a bold red color that is so eminent in the culture.

“My goal is to make unique and wearable clothes, something that stands out enough to catch your eye, but wearable enough to feel comfortable walking in it” Tarvardi mentions.

Congratulations Linnet, on this eye-catching opening look, and congratulations to the rest of the designers whose inspiration and creativity will shine at the La Finesse fashion show.

If you want to see Linnet’s opening dress, or any of FADS 26 other looks, dance your way down the U-SU plaza at 6PM on Tuesday night. Don’t forget to enjoy the event fully from 5PM to 7PM for amazing performances from our fellow Arts and Letter classmates.

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A Fashion and Music Exhibition will take place on Wednesday, April 23rd, from 12PM to 3PM in the University Student Union Plaza.

tian, and DJ Pages who will provide a musical backdrop for students to network with other students and organizations involved such as Golden Eagle Radio, the Marketing Club—including Marketing Club Members, Andrew Buckman and Sarah Sweatmon, Golden Eagle T.V., and A.S.I.

Organized by Marketing Major Jelani Khalfani, this event will focus on linking the Underground Artist Community to the Cal State LA community. This culture of music and fashion at CSULA will bring students a unique artistic experience.

Sarah Sweatmon, the former philanthropist of the Marketing Club helped Khalfani with many elements regarding the event and commented, “We wanted to create an event that would enable the club to use our marketing skills for promoting local talent.”

After noticing as a Freshman how difficult it was to illicit student interest on campus, Khalfani decided to do something about it by creating an event that involved the things he both loved—fashion and music— by using smart marketing and organizational tactics.

Sweatmon, who is passionate about marketing and even went the extra mile by booking the local band, Stereo Scenario, said, “If we could help them [Stereo Scenario] with exposure and introduce them to a new demographic of potential fans, we are doing our jobs as marketers.”

Khalfani, who is passionate about art and music intertwining mentioned, “I feel there’s an unspoken relationship between the world of fashion and the world of music. They go hand in hand very well, and right now the L.A. community is booming with so much creativity through fashion and music that everyday there’s a new sound or new design that people are wearing.” This CSULA Sophomore frequently lingers around the L.A. Art Scene and noticed how the underground music and art scene is only known in concentrated parts of Los Angeles, but not present on college campuses so Khalfani wanted to bring those entities to CSULA.

The fashion involved will also include all underground clothing lines Khalfani has kept in contact with.

They include Xtra Mile, Strapped Los Angeles, and Acrylick, where all three owners of each clothing line are young entrepreneurs.

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The event will include underground music artists such as Stereo Scenario, DJ Malay Dre, Slim Ballin, CC Mar-

So far, the response from the campus community about the event occurring has been nothing but bubbled with excitement. Although only a sophomore, Khalfani’s event demonstrates for current and future students that anything is possible if you set your mind to it.

Khalfani was surprised by the amount of support and mentioned, “The people involved actually have been asking me weekly where the progress is because they have been looking forward to getting their name out there.”

Khalfani added, “I just hope that people can appreciate the young talent that will be brought to the table and presented in the college atmosphere to create culture here at Cal State L.A.”

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Apr. 21, 2014

Involúcrate en CSULA y disfruta tu educación Noticias

Por Cynthia De Leon Contribuyente

Entrevista con Covino

Reportera Alicia Soto y Presidente Covino Credito: Israel Curiel

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Por Alicia Soto Contribuyente El pasado veinticuatro de marzo ‘’La Onda’’ tuvo el honor de entrevistar al presidente de la Universidad Estatal de California en Los Ángeles, William A. Covino.

Durante esta entrevista exclusiva pudimos preguntarle sobre su experiencia como nuevo presidente de la universidad e incluso sobre su anterior puesto como rector de la Universidad Estatal de California en Fresno: ‘’ Ha sido una gran experiencia hasta ahora. He llegado a conocer una serie de estudiantes, he tenido reuniones regulares de

almuerzo, visitado todos los colegios, y me he reunido con el cuerpo docente y personal... todos han demostrado una actitud positiva, de dedicación y entusiasmo con el futuro de CSULA. En resumen una experiencia muy buena.’’

A.S: ¿Qué es lo que le ha gustado más de la Universidad y de la comunidad?

W.C.: La dedicación de nuestros profesores hacia nuestros estudiantes es algo que me ha gustado. Los profesores y el personal siempre me están dando sugerencias sobre cómo asegurar más cursos y ofrecer más servicios para los estudiantiles. La región en general ha sido muy acogedora, he recibido una bienvenida

por parte del Concejo del Condado de Los Ángeles, por supervisores y el alcalde quien ya lleva dos visitas a la Universidad. Esas personas y otros representantes, líderes empresariales y locales, me han hecho sentir bien recibido.’’

A. S.: ¿Cómo se siente al haber heredado una cantidad de cambios que se avecinan en el currículum como es la convergencia de trimestre a semestre?

W.C.: Bueno, es un esfuerzo en colaboración; este trabajo viene más que nada de los departamentos los que se enfocan en establecer el currículum. Ellos son los que transforman los cursos de trimestre a semestre y crean

Una de las mejores formas en que uno puede sacarle provecho a su educación aparte de asistir a clases es siendo parte de una organización o club. La Universidad Estatal de California en Los Ángeles ofrece varias hermandades y grupos en los que uno puede involucrarse. Por ejemplo, si uno esta estudiando medicina uno tiene la oportunidad de ser parte de Chicano/Latinos for Community Medicine, y allí mismo uno puede empezar a crear amistades y conexiones para el futuro.

Un gran porcentaje de los estudiantes de la Universidad Estatal de California en Los Ángeles viene siendo de latinos ya que estamos ubicados en el centro de esta ciudad. Esto aumentó el crecimiento de organizaciones para la comunidad latina, como Sigma Lambda Gamma que es una hermandad para mujeres latinas que estén los cambios y las innovaciones que consideran necesarios.

Esencialmente mi trabajo es proveer la motivación y proporcionar un marco que les asista en lo que es un trabajo difícil. Pero realmente el éxito de este cambio viene del cuerpo docente y de la comunidad en general.’’

En esta entrevista el presidente también nos confiesa qué es lo que más extraña de la ciudad de Fresno, la Universidad y la gente. Les recomendamos que

interesadas en ayudar a su comunidad y en involucrarse con esta Universidad.

Según Aida López, integrante de Sigma Lambda Gamma: “Esta hermandad nos motiva como latinas para continuar con nuestra educación y también para mantener nuestra cultura viva.”

Evelyn Moreira es otro miembro de la organización y estudia sociología: “La hermandad nos ayuda de distintas formas; a mi me ha ayudado a crecer como latina y también me ha permitido conocer a mis mejores amigas.”

Muchos tenemos la capacidad de asistir a clase por cuatro años consecutivos y luego graduarnos con un diploma. Pero las memorias que uno se llevará de la universidad serán muy pocas.

Involucrarte en CSULA y conocer a otros estudiantes que tienen los mismos intereses, es una manera de crear verdaderos recuerdos.

no se pierdan su respuesta al preguntarle qué piensa de la posibilidad de abrir una carrera de periodismo en español en CSULA, ya que vivimos en Los Ángeles y contamos con un gran porcentaje de estudiantes Latinos. La entrevista completa con el Presidente William A. Covino la podrán encontrar en la siguiente página: h t t p : / / w w w . csulauniversitytimes.com/laonda

Se terminó la magia Noticias

Por Israel Enrique Curiel Contribuyente No hay nada que él no haya podido hacer. Un maestro narrador de historias que han llevado a sus lectores a lugares como Macondo, lugares míticos y fantásticos, reales y surreales a la vez; todos narrados con una altura estilística a la que solo pudo llegar la mano mágica de Gabriel García Márquez.

Nacido en Aracataca, Colombia en 1927, García Márquez logró lo que muy pocos: su obra --que incluye

por supuesto la legendaria novela Cien Años de Soledad (1967)--, fue reconocida en 1982 con el Premio Nobel de la Literatura.

García Marquez se inició en el mundo de la escritura como periodista, lo que lo llevó a viajar a París, Francia y luego a La Habana, Cuba, para escribir una serie de crónicas tituladas Relato de un Náufrago que causaron mucha polémica a nivel internacional. Pero su contribución no terminó ahí. En 1974, él y un grupo de periodistas e intelectuales fundaron la revista izquierdista llamada Alternativa.

Más recientemente, García Márquez creó la Fundación Nuevo Periodísmo Iberoamericano (FNPI) con el objetivo de “ayudar a jóvenes periodistas a aprender con maestros como Alma Guillermoprieto y Jon Lee Anderson, y estimular nuevas formas de hacer periodismo.”

Sí, la existencia física de Gabriel García Márquez ha concluído, pero su legado, su espíritu, sus ideas y su pasión permanecerán siempre con nosotros. Gracias maestro: no estamos solos!

Gabriel García Márquez Credito: www.fnpi.org

Apr. 21, 2014

University Times

Erasing Chaos, Finding Peace OPINION

Trinity Joseph Contributor Most college students have responsibilities: classes, jobs, internships, relationships, and friendships. Trying to manage every responsibility can be stressful and finding peace can seem unrealistic, especially when responsibilities collide and chaos strikes. Being at peace is not an option; it is a necessity.

Being at peace starts with shutting off everything once a day. It is essential for each of us to have a moment each day when we aren’t working, studying, or trying to please someone else.

Meditation is a great way to start. Every morning or night meditate for at least ten minutes. It is important to spend time with yourself and understand who you are as a human being outside of your responsibilities.

Do not become obsessed with negativity. Does something negative in your life occur every day? If the answer is yes, then you’re probably obsessed with negativity. Do not allow negativity to take over your day or your life.

Finding peace means seeing peace. Change your vision or your perspective. Each of us will view a situation differently. If you’re viewing every situation from a negative or

sad perspective then look at it from a different angle.

An apple from 2 feet away looks like an apple, however an apple zoomed in can be anything depending on your imagination. Don’t analyze a situation too closely, because you can start imagining them to be bigger than they are.

Learn to step back, breathe, and wear your positive lenses.

Don’t confuse a goal with happiness. Many believe if they could only achieve their goals they would be happy. For example, if a person achieves the goal of being rich then happiness will come. If a person achieves the goal of getting their dream guy or girl then happiness will come. The problem is that happiness isn’t connected to goals.

Happiness comes from you.

If you’re unhappy while poor, there is a slim chance you will be happy while rich. If you’re unhappily single then you most likely wouldn’t be happy in a relationship. Learn to be happy with where you are and what you have. Find peace no matter how little and your peace will remain, no matter how big.

Having peace is simple if you break it down to one word, freedom. The freedom to be positive, the freedom to be happy, and the freedom to view life they way you want to.

L.A. Film Fest Is Back!

ENTERTAINMENT

Alexandra Del Salto Contributor Film Independent’s Los Angeles Film Festival is finally back this summer, marking this year as their 20th anniversary. The film fest is set to take place June 11-19, 2014 in our very own backyard, Downtown Los Angeles.

Although the festival’s home is at Regal Cinemas L.A. LIVE Stadium 14, screenings and events will also be held at several other locations, including the Grammy Museum, LACMA, California Plaza, and Union Station. The L.A. Film Fest showcases the best of American and national film, including narrative, independent, and documentary feature films, short films, and music videos.

In addition to these screenings, the Festival presents a variety of panels, educational seminars, live music performances and free outdoor screenings. At the conclusion of the Festival, awards are given to the selected films such as, Filmmaker Award for Best Narrative Feature, and a variety of Audience Awards for each movie genre. The Festival screens nearly 200 films, highlighting cinema from every corner of the

globe with culturally diverse film programming.

To kick off this year’s festivities, Film Independent has announced Lisa Cholodenko (The Kids Are All Right) as their Festival Guest Director.

Festival passes and ticket packages are now on sale for Film Independent members.

Passes and ticket packages go one sale to the general public on April 22nd, and individual tickets go one sale May 20th.

For aspiring directors looking to screen their own feature or short films, Film Independent encourages everyone to submit their productions on their website (click “Submissions” link on Home page for deadlines and applications).

For TVF (Television and Film) majors or any student interested in getting involved, L.A. Film Festival highly encourages applying for a Volunteer or Intern position.

Volunteers and interns hold a vital position in the production of the festival, essentially laying down the foundation for the L.A. Film Fest. Volunteers get the opportunity to work both behind the scenes and at the forefront of the festival. Whether it’s ticketing at a premiere, setting up a Q&A panel session, or working in

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theater operations, it is the volunteers that help bring the festival to life, ensuring that filmmakers and guests have a memorable time. Interns assist in the preparations leading up to the festival, ideally working with a department that will best suit their career objectives.

Curtis Lopez, Junior, TVF major here at Cal State LA, has volunteered at the L.A. Film Fest for the last 2 years.

“I was a volunteer. I mostly collected tickets. It was a great experience because not only do you get a chance to work, but at the end of a show, you get a voucher that you can exchange for a ticket to go see a film that’s showing at the festival. It’s very awesome. You get to see a lot of good films while you’re there, and you get to meet a lot of good people. I would highly recommend to either volunteer or just go check out a film.”

For more information on the film fest and up-to-the-minute reports and updates, follow @LAFIlmFest on Twitter, like them at Facebook.com/ LosAngelesFilmFestival, or visit their website at http:// www.lafilmfest.com

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University Times

Apr. 21, 2014

Talk Dirty to Me The Female POV

"It all starts as an innocent conversation and eventually it ends up with 'Send me a naughty picture.'"

OPINION

Jennifer Amador Contributor Sexting, it seems as if everyone is doing it now a days.

What is sexting though? Sexting consists of explicit pictures or explicit language being sent primarily through mobile phones. It all starts as an innocent conversation and eventually it ends up with “Send me a naughty picture” or revealing your sexual fantasies through a text.

Girls are always being criticized for sending a kind of text messages, especially when nude pictures are involved.

What about the guys though?

They are the ones who usually

initiate these ‘sexting’ messages and not once have I heard anyone put down a guy for sexting. Personally, I believe both genders are to blame and in the end they both know what they are doing.

In my opinion, sexting can be done responsibly. If you are a girl and you are sending nude pictures to some random guy you just met, well, you are an idiot. On the other hand, if you are in a committed relationship and fully trust that person, then I don’t see anything wrong with sexting. It’s a new different way to spice things up in your relationship.

It is considered to be the modern day version of love letters.

No matter what your relationship status is, in the end you have to fully trust your gut an know the other person who you are sexting with. It comes down to the right time and place for when you decide to go along with it. Sexting has a bad reputation, but when done right (which there really isn’t a right way to do it) it can be both fun and safe.

Sexting is something that you do every once in a while, just for a warm up of what is to come. Of course there is always that risk of someone else seeing what you’ve sent, but as I’ve said before, it all comes down to trust.

The Male POV

OPINION

"Sexting allows the male to see where he stands."

C.J. Tuttle Contributor

Most males will latch onto any opportunity possible to text someone of the opposite sex, let alone spend some time “sexting” them. The art of “sexting” or speaking provocatively with a girl is something that is happening more and more frequently in this day and age. It is also the precursor to a relationship forming, physically or emotionally.

From experience, a sext is an open invitation to flirt and push the envelope on what is being discussed. Text messaging has become a way for people to express things that usually wouldn’t necessarily be said in person, and sexting is no different.

The negative aura that encompasses the act has taken on a life of its own, driven by commercials airing late at night featuring 1-900 numbers and horror stories where women have sent a picture to a significant other and the photograph has ended up on the internet, or all over school. But this is not what is at the core of sexting from a male perspective. Sexting has become a successful way of pursuing the girl you are interested in, especially if the female on the other side is game.

It takes an enormous amount of courage to ask girls just about anything, but try asking a girl “what they are wearing” late at night and see how well that goes over. But if the girl is willing to play along, this can lead to more of an in-depth

conversation later, where sex is nowhere to be found.

I see nothing wrong with two people sexting. It is a great way of testing the waters before truly taking a relationship to the next level. Girls will always run the show when it comes to whether or not things are going to progress. Sexting allows the male to see where he stands and from my point of view, there is nothing wrong with that.

Indian Indulgence ENTERTAINMENT Ashley Parker Contributor

Indulge in the beauty and character that is Indian fusion.

On Saturday, April 12th, Luckman Fine Arts Complex presented Karsh Kale and fellow group members in a rhythmic, inspirational night of culture. His current project, called “Classical Science Fiction,” merges classical Indian music with sci-fi-esque electronica to create a mystical chasm of art and beauty.

Karsh Kale is a pioneer in his field, one of the first to merge the genres of Indian classical and electronic music. Since the emergence of his career in 2003, Kale has exploded onto the popular Indian scene, topping India’s music charts. Performing with Kale were award-winning vocalist Aditya Prakash, the legendary Alam Khan on sarode, and the brilliant Max ZT, hammering away on the dulcimer.

I admit that when I first entered the parking lot on the show day, I had no idea what to expect. I had never had much experience in the music of other countries and cultures.

I didn’t know what to expect. I wasn’t amazed once the group started playing. In a word, the experience was soothing. The instruments were foreign to any popular radio station we are used to here: sarode instead of guitar, talba instead of drumset, dulcimer instead of keyboard. Synthesizers are also used as well as recorded keyboards to set the vibe.

The concert was truly a oneof-a-kind experience on our Cal State LA campus. Audience members expressed their delight during intermission, and after the encore performance many tried to imitate the Cantaric, or Southern Indian, melodies of Prakash. Others were impressed with the enhancing echo effects used throughout the show.

Watching Khan and Prakash sit on a platform in front of the audience, you are invited to peek in on their intimate display of art and movement.

It was like being immersed in a private jam session. The performance brought to life a culture that many of us don’t know about or take for granted. Here in our little melting pot, we forget that we can experience so much of the world without stepping outside the city. But to close your eyes for one second and plunge in a world of peace and tranquility intertwined with ingenuity and fusion can be enlightening. You start to appreciate all that we have as human beings, the gifts we are given, and the beauty of diversity.

Luckman brings many different cultures and genres of music together in their events throughout the year. The next concert this season will be featuring singer/songwriter and wife of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, Carla Bruni, on Saturday, April 26th.

For more information on the masterpiece that is the “Classical Science Fiction” project and for future events and performances, go to www.facebook.com/karshkalemusic.

Apr. 21, 2014

University Times

Earth Day 2014: May the Forest Be With You ADVICE

Alexandra Del Salto Contributor It’s that time of the year again! Earth Day is back this Tuesday, April 22nd, serving as a friendly reminder to go green and keep the Earth clean all year round. Earth Day is a day of action, an opportunity for everyone to give back to and nurture the environment, and a day of universal unity in support of a healthy planet. Earth Day is the largest civic event in the world, celebrated in more than 192 countries every year simultaneously by people of all backgrounds, faiths and nationalities. It aims to promote and increase support for environmental programs and campaigns, rekindle public commitment, and build up community activism.

Honor Earth Day by showing your awareness on environmental issues and educating others on how they can make a difference. Even the smallest actions and efforts can go a long way. There are dozens of ways you can promote a healthy ecosystem and make a difference! Here are a few ideas: Pick up litter whenever you see some!

Recycle – Recycle paper, plastic, glass bottles, cardboard, and aluminum cans so they can be regenerated into something new instead of piling up in waste! You can also recycle electronics and rechargeable batteries at your local Staples, Best Buy and other participating stores.

Reduce – Buy permanent items instead of disposable; buy items with less packaging, and buy and use only what you need. Less is more!

Reuse – Pack lunches in reusable containers instead of bags, use cloth bags for groceries instead of plastic, and donate clothes or items to charities instead of throwing them away.

Carry your own water bottle: Put a pause to plastic! -- Americans dispose of 10.5 million tons of plastic garbage every year, and about 8% of the world’s annual oil production is used toward the creation of plastic products. And thanks to our wasteful habits, we’ve created huge islands of plastics in both the Pacific and Atlantic, killing up to a million sea creatures every year. A single plastic bottle can spend 100 to 1000 years in a landfill. It’s simple – Reduce the amount of plastic water bottle waste in the world by carrying your own. Stainless steel and polycarbonate drinking bottles are both non-toxic and super-durable.

Plant a tree -- Over a 50-year lifetime, a tree generates $31,250 worth of oxy-

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gen, provides $62,000 worth of air pollution control, recycles $37,500 worth of water, and controls $31,250 worth of soil erosion. It also provides shade that keeps homes and cities cooler!

Turn off the water when you brush your teeth and shorten your showers – Be more conscious of your water usage!

Every drop can add up to buckets a day.

Switch to online bill payments – No more wasted paper!

Use public transportation, bikes, and walks to get to wherever you need to go -- over 70 million gallons of fuel could be saved each year. And there’s the added benefit of enjoying the fresh air and exercise.

Install energy efficient lights – They use less energy, provide the same amount of light, last up to ten times longer than regular light bulbs, and save money on electric bills!

Build a birdhouse – This encourages the local bird population, which plays an important role in every ecosystem.

Unplug electronics – Although your electronics aren’t on, they’re still consuming tons of energy! Unplug your chargers and hair dryers to avoid energy waste.

Buy from your local farmers -- Food sold in supermarkets has to travel an average of 1,500 miles to get from the farm to your plate. Buying locally supports your local economy and cuts out the massive amounts of energy used to store and transport the products across the world. Your carbon footprint has easily been reduced.

Don’t wait until Earth Day to start curbing and changing your habits. Be environmentally aware, involved, and effective all year round.

Make a difference this Tuesday with your Cal State LA community at the Earth Day Celebration on campus sponsored by A.S.I. The celebration will be taking place at the University-Student Union Plaza from noon to 2pm. Activities will include building your own birdhouse, becoming more informed about your environment, learning more on green efforts, projects, and initiatives being taken on campus, live music, giveaways, sustainability information booths, exhibits, and eco-conscious food trucks. Come support or join A.S.I.’s “Project Go Green” as they commit to implementing green initiatives at Cal State L.A. and in the great Los Angeles community, and provide students, staff, and faculty with resources to help reaffirm the commitment to our planet and worldwide community.

Courtesy of Alexandra Del Salto

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University Times

Apr. 21, 2014

Calendar

APRIL 21-27

21Monday 22Tuesday 8AM Eagle-Con Competitions Open CSI, 2nd Floor U-SU

1PM

Resume Rehab Career Center

3:15PM

ASI General Election: Debate One King Hall Walkway

3:15PM Feminist

Endowed Lecture Series Do Muslin Women Really Need Freedom?: An Afternoon with Dr. Serene Khader Board Room North & South, 3rd Floor U-SU

3:30PM University Times Meeting King Hall C 3098

6:30PM

Self-Defense Education: Rape Aggression Defense Systems (R.A.D.) Los Angeles, 3rd Floor U-SU

11AM Fundamentals of

Interviewing Career Center

2PM

U-Lead: Short on Time? There’s An App For That!

U-SU Theatre

3:15PM

Cine Con Conciencia: The Graduates Chicana/o Latina/o Student Resource Center, 2nd Floor U-SU

5PM La Fi-

nesse de la Nuit U-SU Plaza

23Wednesday 12PM Music & Fashion Exhibition U-SU Plaza

3PM

6PM ASI General

Election: Debate Two Housing Phase II Lounge

Aquaponics UnEarth Day veiling with Garden Talk Celebration: Make Your and Tea Party Own Birdhouse!

CSULA Urban Garden/ U-SU Plaza Greenhouse

7PM

3:15PM Sex, Con- 7PM Movie on the

sent and You Student Health Center, Room 210

Green: Back to the Future Jesse Owens Track

Want to place an event in our calendar?

Email us at csula.ut@gmail.com with “calendar” in the subject line!

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week FOUR 24Thursday 10AM Career Fair Golden Eagle Ballroom

12PM ASI’s Get Out N’ Grill U-SU Plaza

12PM Happy Hour in the Pit The Pit, U-SU

12PM It’s All About Fun & Games U-SU Plaza

2PM

U-Lead: Group Decision Making Student Club and Organization Offic

25Friday 26Saturday 9AM Beyond the Six Series: The Westside Off Campus

7PM

Honors Convocation Eagle’s Nest Gym

10AM Heal the Bay’s

Nothin’ But Sand Cleanup North side of Santa Monica Pier

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