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Cal State L.A. becomes the first to sell hydrogen fuel to public. Angeline Bernabe
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It’s official! The Governor’s office recently gave Cal State L.A. the green light to sell hydrogen fuel to the public. Located near the Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology building, the oncampus hydrogen station, will now be the first site to sell hydrogen fuel in California.
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Until recently, a proper meter system was unavailable which allowed owners of hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles to dispense hydrogen for free at any location where a hydrogen station exists. The hydrogen station on campus was originally used as a site to dispense hydrogen for presentation purposes and was only available to those who had a code—as was seen last November when a team of people were fueling an Audi and Volkswagen for the L.A. Auto Show and the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association Conference in the same month. Now, with a working meter system and the ability to produce hydrogen onsite at Cal State L.A., the university joins in on the commercialization of making hydrogen fuel a common asset in today’s automotive world. Owners of these hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles that want to use the station just need a credit card to make a purchase. For those that need a review of what hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles are, they are cars that power on an electric motor. These vehicles generate electricity through the use of oxygen and air to power the motor. So, in more or less fancier words, a fuel cell vehicle is essentially a type of electric car that is both eco-friendly and the key to the future of the automotive industry. However, don’t mistake the use of the hydrogen
Photo | Timmy Truong station with the smaller electric vehicle charging stations that are located around campus and were installed over the summer. Today, almost every car company produces electric vehicles. Green Car Reports say on average, an electric car can cost up to $40,000 from brands like Ford, Chevrolet, and Honda; and up to almost $95,000 from high-end companies like Tesla. For fuelcell vehicles, a Los Angeles Times article by reporter, Charles Fleming, states that a Tesla Model can range from $72,000 - $100,000. Just recently, Toyota hopped on the bandwagon and launched their own line of fuel-cell vehicles that will not run cheap (roughly $68,000).
for now. Electric vehicles are quiet, are high in efficiency-so, easy to maintain, and provide benefits of improving the environment’s air quality. Now, who wouldn’t want that? Although these vehicles are expensive, the idea of some carmakers giving hydrogen fuel away for free does sound enticing. That is, until more meters appear at those locations. In the meantime however, until cars do fly, Golden Eagles can say we’re attending a university concerned with the development of future vehicles. While that’s all good, investing in such a project is risky. With the hydrogen station being the first of it’s kind to charge people for its usage, the on-campus
site will be open to the public, which means that anyone with a fuel-cell vehicle can use the station. Which, depending on how many people own a fuel-cell vehicle, can impact the amount of traffic coming through campus. If many will own a fuelcell vehicle in the future and the station will continue to be open, the cars can pose a major problem because it will still cause traffic on campus, and a plethora of other things like parking, safety, and more. Nevertheless, despite the problems the station entails now, the public will still be able to purchase hydrogen to fuel their fuel-cell vehicles starting this month by the kilogram.
Pricey, right? So why invest in such an expensive vehicle when gas prices fluctuate on the daily, there are limited hydrogen stations around a city like Los Angeles (the other prominent location being at the Shell Gas Station on Santa Monica Boulevard), and re-fueling an electric vehicle can take up long hours? Perhaps the answer is all in the idea of how these vehicles can help transform the way we think of the future, and how we imagine cars of the future to be like. Maybe less in the idea of cars flying, and maybe more so in quality of the vehicle
Vanessa Grau and Vice President Joe Biden pictured above from a luncheon on Friday, January 23rd. Vanessa Grau, CSU statewide coordinator for student activities, met with Vice-president Joe Biden in Los Angeles to discuss the large impact the Affordable Care Act and Covered California have had in improving students lives.
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Software for Success Run through new cyber tools to instrument in your success
viding students with the resources to have success inside and outside of the classroom. Along with upgrades to the wireless infrastructure that provides students with 802.11ac or, also known as gigabit wifi, students also have important software available to them to help in their educational careers.
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One of the highlights of the new technology offered to students at Cal State L.A. is Microsoft’s Office 365. This software provides students with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint free of charge as long as a student is enrolled. This is the same software that is offered for student email accounts, which
Contributor Recently, Cal State L.A. has really been embracing technology as of late. These are changes that came with President Covino; he focuses on pro-
Your Voice, Your Station It’s bird, it’s a plane, no, wait it’s an eagle…A Golden Eagle! Gerardo Amezquita
Staff Reporter In case you haven’t heard, there is a new media platform coming soon to a campus near you. Golden Eagle Radio will provide a wide range of quality music, entertainment, and news for the Cal State Los Angeles community along with the surrounding Los Ange-
les area. The year 2015 is when G.E.R. is expected to make its mark with the introduction of a new campus project known as Golden Eagle Radio, the first official Cal State L.A. radio station. They will be having their private listening session in early February to collect valuable feedback before their public debut. Sophia Biggs, President and Station Manager of the radio station, remarked, “By conducting our listening sessions with our student members of the Golden Eagle Radio class we are making an effort to finely tune our sound. We only want to offer the best programming to our students.” Following their studio rehearsal, there will be a public Launch Premiere lat-
One for the Team! Here is why Intramural Sports are not just your usual games. Fernando Hernandez
Contributor Yes, the cuddling season is upon us but that doesn’t mean you have to stay behind closed doors. For those who want to stay active and be apart of a team, Winter Intramural Sports can very well be the answer. The winter is the time when most people become lazy because of the cold weather and they tend to gain weight as they ‘hibernate’. Intramural Sports will not only help you avoid putting on those extra pounds, but also might get you started towards a more desirable shape. Plus, you will have to work less when summer rolls around and you want that beach body. Besides the physical exercise, there are several other benefits of joining the Winter Intramural Sports. This can help form new relationships and help strengthen the old ones. Colburn Junus, captain for ‘Panda Swag’ (Men’s Basketball team), said, “As the team captain, putting my team in a position
to win is my number one priority. So I put together a team full of my closest friends because I think the chemistry that we have will really work to our advantage.” Apart from making it easy to form a good team, this also becomes a chance to have a wonderful time with your friends, which we generally miss in otherwise packed days of student life. Majority of the teams in the intramural circuit consist of clubs and organizations. This is also an opportunity for students to come out and support their fellow students by showing some school spirit. If you are looking to join new clubs and organizations, this is a good place to find the right ones for you. Some of the players are former high school stars, who for whatever reasons didn’t get to play at the college level. Now they get a chance to showcase their skills in a competitive atmosphere. There is an element of competitiveness that goes into these games but then there also the element of camaraderie. As a result, these games are often more interesting than the norm. On Tuesday nights we have the Men’s and Women’s Intramural basketball teams at the Eagle’s Nest gym. Then on Thursday nights we have the Men’s and Women’s Intramural volleyball team, also at the Eagle’s Nest gym.
also received a significant upgrade in providing students with 25 gigabytes of storage per email address. All that is needed to redeem Office 365 is the student email and password log in information to use the fully functional software. The great part of it is the flexibility offered with Office 365, which allows a student to link up to five computers and five mobile devices. This allows the on-the-go student the ability to write and edit papers while on the go on a laptop, tablet, or mobile phone. Adobe has also teamed up with Cal State L.A. to provide students very reasonable priced access to Adobe’s Creative Cloud. The software included in the complete line of Adobe software er in the school year; once they have secured their system and programs to near perfection. In effect, Golden Eagle Radio will provide a refreshing form of communication between students and the L.A. Community. They hope to revitalize the campus heartbeat with new vigor and establish an enhanced campus identity. Students with backgrounds in journalism, music production, and communication run the station, under the supervision of journalist and Professor Anthony Cox. It is important to note that Golden Eagle Radio will be having multiple student produced shows on air, and will continue to encourage
are: Photoshop, illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects, and many more creative programs that make up the Adobe Suite. New customers of the service usually pay $49.99 a month to have access to the Creative Cloud and students usually pay $19.99 a month. However, being a Golden Eagles gets you the best deal as the agreement between Adobe and Cal State LA provides the software to students at only $40.00 for a full year. Students definitely have the upper hand to pick and choose the best technology and resources to assist in their studies at Cal State L.A., so take full advantage of them.
engagement also through their seven professional DJs who have worked on campus and L.A. community events. Golden Eagle Radio guarantees to provide an environment and medium that encourages creativity and campus awareness. The goal of the station is to bring unity to the Cal State L.A. community through diverse, informative, and exemplary student broadcasting. Expect to tune into their live audio stream soon through an online station that will be available through the campus website. The date for their launch will be released, stay tuned for any further news provided by the University Times.
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Remembering Audrey Twenty-two years the world is absent of Audrey Hepburn, yet she continues to be known till this day. Row
Fashion Reporter Movie star, fashion icon, and muse, Audrey Hepburn, is remembered more prominently these days because January 20th, 1993 marks her 22nd death anniversary. A hit during the Golden Age of Hollywood, Hepburn was considered the most naturally beautiful woman of all time. There’s no surprise there; with her full lips, thick eyebrows, and luscious hair, she was only given dark eye makeup and a touch of color on her lips to make her seem natural. Not to mention her slender, ballerina-like body. Wow, talk about perfection! If she lived during our time, there would be many women envious of her. With notable qualities such as her pixie haircut (which gave more emphasis to her strong cheekbones and big brown eyes), Audrey Hepburn and fashion went hand in hand.The start of Audrey’s influence on the fashion industry began in 1953 in one of her hit movies, Sabrina. There she met Hubert de Givenchy, the founder of the luxurious and well respected French fashion house of haute couture, ready to wear, accessories, and cosmetics. They instantly admired one another. She became his “sister” and he became her “best friend.” Audrey made sure that Givenchy was recognized for his talents, so she demanded that every outfit she wore on film was to be made
by him. It wasn’t until 1961, where Hepburn played Holly Golightly from Breakfast at Tiffany’s, that she became an icon. This was known as her defining moment in her career. Not only was she an icon to the entertainment industry, but also the fashion industry. The little black dress she wore, designed by Hubert de Givenchy, gave her the appearance of a high fashion and sophisticated woman. It’s considered the most iconic piece of clothing in the twentieth century. It was a perfect black Italian satin gown, complimented with the right accessories, whom Hubert put together, down to her foot long cigarette holder. The entire look hit the bullseye and all women in the world wanted to be like her, dress like her, and mirror her because of the sophistication and a bit of an innocent flirtatious look she had with that outfit. Besides that, she modeled for Givenchy during his shows and supported him in any way possible. She inspired most of his items and became the muse for his fashion house. They both supported each others careers and it paid off because she became a worldwide icon and his fashion house is one of the most luxurious and well-known in the world till this day. Not only was she recognized in the film and fashion industry, but also by President Bush Senior. Hepburn was a humanitarian leader, as shown through her appointment as the goodwill ambassador of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by the President for her prestigious work at the organization. Her dedication went to those impoverished
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children in the poorest countries and being fluent in English, Dutch, French, Italian, Spanish, and German, she was able to easily travel from country to country.
This incredible woman’s legacy continues to be known till this day. Some of her other triumphant accomplishments are: being named by the American Film Institute (AFI) as the greatest female star of all time; being one of the few people to have won Academy, Emmy, Grammy and Tony Awards; she won three BAFTA Awards for Best British Actress in a Leading Role; she frequently presented at the Academy Awards; she received the BAFTA Lifetime Achievement Award in 1992; she has had many biographies since her death including, The Audrey Hepburn Story; her image is widely used in ad campaigns across the world. There are so many more accomplishments she has, but the fact remains that she will never be forgotten. Hepburn’s wisdom is beloved. She said, “I love people who make me laugh. I honestly think it’s the thing I like the most, to laugh. It cures a multitude of ills. It’s probably the most important thing in a person.” So even if you’ve never heard of Audrey Hepburn then take one piece out of it. Just laugh to brighten up your life its the antidote to all pestilence. Audrey Hepburn is remembered by everyone in the world, whether you remember her as a great humanitarian, a wonderful actress, or a great inspiration and muse to fashion, she will always be missed.
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The Mod Revival 60s fashion returns and here is your one-way ticket to sartorial fabulosity. Roxana Hernandez
Columnist In fashion, when a collection hits the runway a trickling down effect begins. One or two designers showcase a fabulous collection of cohesive elements, and soon enough the rest of the fashion capitals adapt the same elements within their collection. Weeks pass and popular brands take on these trends and completely market them widely… and at this point what you’ve just read reminded you of Miranda Priestley’s monologue in The Devil Wears Prada, “You think that you’ve made a choice that exempts you from the fashion industry when, in fact, you’re wearing the sweater that was selected for you by the people in this room. From a pile of ‘stuff.’” You shouldn’t take the movie too seriously because the fashion industry is not exactly
how it is portrayed, but among all the glam and glitter in the movie, a hidden truth hits the screen every now and then. One of those truths is of course the trickle down effect of a trend. Just like the color cerulean from The Devil Wears Prada, the mod revival is on its current trickle down. Half way through the line, now is the time to go and get your 60s pieces if you haven’t already done so.
First things first. The biggest 60s trend you should keep in your closet at any cost is the long-sleeve dress. If you want to look effortlessly cute anywhere you go, wear a simple A-line long-sleeved dress preferably in pastels foar a more daytime look. This versatile piece can be paired up with practically any shoe--retro tennis shoes, sandals, clean-cut heels, boots, oxfords, and ballet flats. Remember that a plain and simple dress can be a total showstopper. Invest in it. A list of 60s tendencies is never complete until the mini-skirt is mentioned. This is the easiest piece to find and slip on—and no I don’t mean those skintight miniskirts that rise up every 5 steps. The A-Line miniskirt has done some serious transformation as it used to be seen as scandalous;
later it became the it-piece to wear making it extremely popular, and now the A-line miniskirt has become preppy and sporty. With so much evolution, this skirt has escalated the ladder and is back for business. Although colder breezes are drumming in, the miniskirts are still an up for grabs item on the menu of fashion. Too cold? Pair them up with some great boots or some sleek tights to bring some warmth to your miniskirt game. If there is no way you can deal with the low temperatures in Southern California, let me suggest shopping for a real treat: funky colorful prints. With the weather so gloomy every now and then, our moods can sometimes drop as well. What better way to feel upbeat and bubbly than by wearing really great 60s bold prints? These prints will really give you a sartorial centerpiece to the simple 60s clothes mentioned previously. Word of advice: be sure your prints are geometric, bold, and with kaleidoscope motifs because they will be your best friend for winter fashion. Long Sleeve dresses, A-lines, go-go boots, miniskirts, simple designs, and funky colorful prints are the essence of the 60s, but are they in any way pertaining to the essence of this modern
age? Yes and no. Wearing 60s trends can make you look outdated and--let’s face it--weird. To avoid this we like to use the key words “60s inspired wear.” The trends do not have to be exactly identical to those the 60s brought, rather taking elements from those trends and using them with a modern twist is what designers really aim for. So if you have a really mod dress, don’t wear voluminous hair and bold jewelry; instead opt for metallic accessories and particular 21st century embellishments to make it look more modern. Just as trends trickle down the fashion ladder and deplete, another trend revival is introduced and a the cycle of fashion takes its course once again. The key
is to pay attention to detail and find a balance between returning trends and modern trends. It is important to use inspiration rather than literal depictions. Most importantly, 60s fashion was so exciting and so much fun that it would be inevitable to enjoying the process of streamlining your wardrobe this winter.
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Staff Reporter If you are an avid food goer and can’t go without your carnitas from Chipotle, fret not
because they will be making a soon return. Within the past two weeks, Chipotle, the pioneering restaurateur making a triumphant return to organic ingredients for people on the go, has suffered a short supply of carnitas in twothirds of its restaurants. According to the L.A. Times, the only cities not affected were the two metropolitan cities of the nation’s east and west—New York and Los Angeles, respectively. The reasons for the shortage
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were not specifically identified. In a formal statement, Chipotle stated that it dropped one of its major suppliers because it did not meet their standards of integrity when it came to animal welfare. While many eco-friendly organizations cheered at their decision it brought about important issues related to food. Now Chipotle is no stranger to controversy. Over the past year, the company faced heavy scrutiny for its use of genetically modified organisms (GMO) within its ingredients. In the past the soybean and corn oil used to cook the tortilla chips and flour tortillas contained elements of GMOs; however, by last year they made the step to eliminate all GMOs in their food through alternative solutions. Chipotle has made an extraordinary step towards sustainable food and recognizing that the restaurant is not 100% environmentally effective is important to note. On the other hand, the multi-million company has introduced a national discourse towards the treatment of animals and the quality of food that has impacted former food conglomerates like McDonald’s to change their production model. Cal State L.A. Dr. Choi Chatterjee, professor of cultural, gender, and Soviet history, runs a class devoted to the perspective
of history through the lens of food. Food justice is the theme of the class that draws significant connections between the demand and supply curve of new and old economics starting from the age of exploration to the modern day system. As a result of the flow of foods we encounter fluxes in diet, volume, and quality of food that impacted other major events in human history like the slave trade and capitalist standard. Professor Chatterjee remarks, “Any fast food company that brings up this issue is an extraordinary step forward.” Before, the market for fast food was dutiful to a method of animal cruelty or indifference. There was no care for where our ingredients came from or how they were produced. Now the climate for environmentalism is changing. Consumers are focusing on the bigger picture of where their food comes from. She believes college campuses can have a huge effect in influencing student choices concerning food. Professor Chatterjee remarks, “Our campus has the worst of the worst in regards to food choice. We need more choices with healthier ingredients.” Cal State L.A. has taken paces towards repercussion by introducing food trucks keen to wholesome choices like Grazz on Wheelz, but are we still doing
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everything we can do? Professor Chatterjee says no, because the campus can adopt new options to preserve our environment; for example, Cal State L.A. can implement solar panels for energy efficiency, edible landscaping (to take advantage of our hillside land), water conservation, and other methods for food sustainability. Food sustainability is a “collaborative network that integrates sustainable food production, processing, distribution, consumption and waste management in order to enhance the environmental, economic and social health of a particular place” as defined by the Agricultural Sustainability Institute. As students we are responsible to some degree of what are actions can do to affect the world. Bringing up issues related to healthier food and ideas to instrument a better eco-friendly commitment should be brought up to campus administrators, but you, as student can only realize that change through engagement with on or off campus organizations like Enrich L.A. If volunteering is not your thing then a simple e-mail to administrators with ideas would supplement an active participation. In truth there are a multitude of ways you can promote change all you need is—critical thinking and creativity.
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Nutrientes para el cerebro Mejora tu capacidad cognitiva. Por Daisy Baez Cuando se trata de estudiar, no solo es importante tener los mejores útiles escolares. Como estudiante universitario es clave que lleves un estilo de vida saludable y que te alimentes bien. Además de los estudios, el llevar un dieta equilibrada no solo mejora tu rendimiento académico, sino que también mejora tu estilo de vida. De acuerdo a un artículo publicado en actualidad gastronómica, se ha comprado que existen algunos alimentos que son buenos para mejorar la capacidad cognitiva, mantenerse más activo y concentrarse mejor. A continuación te damos una lista con los tres mejores alimentos que debes consumir para ayudar a mejorar tu aprendizaje. Almendras: Esta comprobado que las almendras contienen fenilalanina y riboflavina, estos dos componentes favorecen a la salud neurológica y mejoran la actividad cerebral, por lo tanto son buenísimos para la memoria.
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Zanahorias: De acuerdo a estudios científicos, contienen betacaroteno, antioxidante cuyas propiedades son buenas para mantener buena memoria y una vista saludable. Alimentos ricos en ácidos grasos: Pescados como el atún, el salón o las sardinas contienen docosahexaenoico, ácido graso rico en omega-3 que ayuda mejorar el proceso de aprendizaje. Es importante recordar que tener una buena alimentación es esencial no solamente para tener un mejor rendimiento académico, sino para cuidar el cerebro, ya que es nuestro motor de trabajo. Para más información consulte la página web: http://actualidadgastronomica. es
Para no olvidar Por Lorena Díaz Para no olvidar que un día lo viví Grabado en mi memoria esta el retrato de aquel día Para recordar que solo suya fui Se ha plantado en mi alma la melancolía Para eternizar el ensueño nuestro Recurro a diario a la nostalgia mía Para no olvidar a mi primer maestro En las artes de Venus que me enseñaría Miro su fugaz rostro esfumándose en las nubes Alejándose de aquella hoy ausente cofradía Espero el inicio de todos los octubres Soñando en la tarde que conmigo volvería Para no olvidar que exististe en esta vida Me encadeno a los recuerdos trastornados de mi mente Rehúso jamás aceptar que hubo una despedida Sepulto toda posibilidad de perderte.
Por Sergio Soto Más de sesenta violaciones al cese al fuego se han dado en lo que va de este año, entre el gobierno ucraniano y las fuerzas insurgentes prorusas. El acuerdo en frenar los enfrentamientos armados en Ucrania, fue firmado en septiembre del 2014 por los gobiernos de Ucrania y Rusia. Este acuerdo se ha visto interrumpido en este presente año. Entre los ataques más devastadores esta el del aeropuerto de Donetsk. En un intento por apoderarse y expandir su territorio, los insurgentes lanzaron un ataque intenso en donde era controlado por fuerzas militares de Kiev. El consejo de Donetsk reportó grandes daños en
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propiedad privada y pública durante los enfrentamientos. Andriy Lysenko, vocero militar de Ucrania, declaró a los medios de comunicación que la situación en el área de combate se mantiene extremadamente tensa, debido a que los insurgentes continúan luchando por ampliar su territorio. “En las últimas 24 horas, un soldado ucraniano perdió la vida y 40 más quedaron heridos en los enfrentamientos”, dijo Lysenko. El gobierno ucraniano reporta que desde abril del año
pasado hasta hoy, alrededor de cinco mil personas han muerto a causa de este enfrentamiento bélico. Ambas partes son responsables de la pérdida de miles de vidas inocentes. Por desgracia se están intensificando los combates entre ambos bandos y no se ve una ventana a una futura y pronta solución. Se espera que en los próximos días, dirigentes de la Unión Europea y Estados Unidos, se reúnan para volver a plantear una solución y presentársela a Ucrania y a los insurgentes pro-rusos; estos últimos autoproclamaron Donetsk (territorio ucraniano) como republica independiente.
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Pérdida en la literatura hispanoamericana Muere la voz chilena, defensor de la pobreza y la homosexualidad. Por Martha J. Orellana El escritor, cronista y artista chileno, Pedro Lemebel, perdió la batalla contra el cáncer de laringe este pasado jueves 23 de enero dejando un profundo vacío en los corazones de miles de lectores y espectadores. Pedro Lemebel, nació en el Zanjón de la Aguada en Santiago de Chile. La pobreza en la que creció, no impidió que con su esfuerzo lograra forjarse una formación profesional en el metal y lograr licenciarse de la Universidad de Chile como educador en las Artes Plásticas. La vida del poeta estuvo marcada por el sufrimiento debido a sus preferencias homosexuales. Por consecuencia, fue despido de varios empleos y de la admisión a la izquierda militante. El sufrimiento en carne propia por la desigualdad de los derechos de los ciudadanos, impulsó al cronista a hablar en público sobre las desventajas
de los pobres y homosexuales. En un artículo publicado en el periódico, El país, conocemos sus firmes y claras palabras del manifiesto que presentó en una reunión política en la Estación Mapocho en 1989. El escritor nos dice “Hablo por mi diferencia” “No soy un marica disfrazado de poeta” “No me hable del proletariado, porque ser pobre y maricón es peor” “mi hombría es aceptarme diferente” “no voy a cambiar por …el.., que me rechazó tantas veces”. Sus obras han sido traducidas a numerosos idiomas y se han publicado en la radio, periódicos e importantes revistas como The Clinic, una publicación que inició en 1998 con el propósito de apalear “al ex dictador Augusto Pinochet y que con su espíritu satírico se ha situado como la más leída en Chile”. En su primer libro, La esquina es mi corazón, publicado en 1995, encontramos los temas que caracterizan la preocupación
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y el sufrimiento del escritor presentados en “esa voz dura y tierna, simple y neobarroca, íntima, pública, política, musical y metropolitana, que siempre encontró en la forma breve su ideal longitud de onda”. Su especialización en las Artes Plásticas queda plasmada en el vocabulario utilizado adaptando “los vaivenes, los estratos, las sutilezas de un estilo y de una ética”. Su gran talento como escritor, poeta, artista y cronista queda en la memoria colectiva del arte y de la literatura donde presentó las dificultades de pobreza y libertad del pueblo.
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On the Road to Recovery Building hope for the ongoing momentum of our Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams Guillermo Cabrera
Contributor The Cal State L.A. men’s basketball team is on the road again. They will be looking to improve on their conference record of 5-5 as they go up against Sonoma State on Friday night on the 23rd and San Francisco State on Saturday, the 24th. They are currently in a three way tie for sixth place with Sonoma State and Humboldt State, but a couple of wins on the road can definitely make the team climb to the top. The Golden Eagles are coming off an exciting victory against Cal Poly Pomona and hopefully they will be successful in keeping the momentum as the season isn’t a complete spoil yet. After these two contests, the Golden Eagles will continue on the road for games against Chico State and Cal State Stan-
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islaus to complete a stretch of eight road games scheduled in January. February sees the Golden Eagles wrapping up the season for the most part as they play 6 out of their last 8 games at home. The Cal State L.A. women’s basketball team is also on the road again as they take on Sonoma State and San Francisco State on Friday, the 23rd and Saturday, the 24th respectively. Oddly enough, the ladies are having a similar season to the men’s team. They, too, hold a 5-5 record in conference play sitting in sixth place in the standings. Victories this weekend and next can definitely help them climb the standings as well, as they finish their road trips in January. The ladies will be suiting up again six out of eight times in at home in February. Both programs are improving, but have a long way to go in very little time. If they want to see CCAA tournament play they both must maintain their positions. Winning games and rising in the standings also put them in better position to secure higher seeding in the CCAA tournament.
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THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS EVENT Calendar MONDAY 26 TUESDAY 27 WEDNESDAY 28 th
Two Sisters, Two Cultures, The Struggle: Shanghai Girls Exhibit All day - Feb. 4, Asian Pacific Islander Student Resource Center, 2nd Floor, U-SU Cup of Culture: The Possibilities of Mud--An Afternoon With Joe Jimenez 3:15PM, Alhambra Room, 3rd Floor, U-SU
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STARS: Ethnic Studies Forum and Information Fair 3:15PM, Los Angeles Room AB, 3rd Floor, U-SU
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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. ,Career Center Library College of Business & Economics (B&E): Business & Economics Unity Session
3:30pm to 5:30pm, Los Angeles Room AB, U-SU Clubs & Orgs Social
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Black Talk: Colorism 3:15PM, San Gabriel Room, 3rd Floor, U-SU Independent Visions: Fixed – The Science/Fiction Of Human Enhancement 6:15 p.m., U-SU Theatre, 1st Floor
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Cal State L.A. Gives Back! A Day of Community Service 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., AIDS Project LA Cal State L.A. Law School Fair
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