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Issue 208.5
Reviewing the State of the CSU Address Chancellor White introduces a New Plan to restart the CSU System.
Gerardo Amezquita
Staff Reporter Chancellor Timothy P. White, the seventh chancellor inducted in the California State System (CSU), made his second annual “State of the CSU” address on the afternoon of Tuesday, January 27th. The principal theme of his speech iterated on the strong partnership the CSU has with multiple actors that develop a 'mutually beneficial connection.' The actors are made up of generous investments by alumni, state taxpayers, corporations and lawmakers. As a result through their monetary investment and policy shaping, the CSU profits by molding the best students to serve the needs of future students and of California. Following, Chancellor White carved out his vision of a ‘Graduate Initiative 2025’ in which he aims to decrease the amount of average years (currently, it is five years) it takes to graduate to the expected four years. This ambitious new plan, according to Chancellor White, needs a serious commitment of investment by the state. If not, White foresees an ‘educational drought’, referencing a study conducted by the Public Policy Institute of California, wherein there will be a large deficit of a degree-less work force within a decade. In effect, it would cause California’s reputation as a top producer of the opti-
mum work capital to be jeopardized. The Press Telegram provides White’s amplification stating, “The state must be a reliable and strong partner if the CSU is to succeed as a steward of human, physical and technological capital — thereby empowering California’s economic and social success.” Chancellor White’s statements were made in response partly to Governor Brown’s proposed budget for 2016 outlining a $97 million deficiency necessary to the achievement of the graduation initiative. He went on to warn and state that “students should not be default financiers in higher education” and that it serves the best interest of the state of California that resources are cleverly used to finance the CSU system. If a realistic budget is not provided, then the state faces a shortage of jobs from an uneducated workforce.
While all this debate might spell talk for a need of a tuition hike, our campus has been actively deferring any action just yet. Cal State L.A., as part of the 23 CSU system, seems to fit the typical problem Chancellor White outlined in his speech with a shortage in budget input. Our campus President, William Covino, spoke with the L.A. Times regarding Chancellor White’s remarks on budget deficiency and graduation rates. He mentioned, “[Our] campus, as others, is increasingly looking to outside funding to support academic programs and student services.”
Considering, as Chancellor White made sure to highlight, that 1 in 10 of the California
As for our graduation rates, President Covino appraised by saying, “The graduation
Campus Plans Significant Black History Month Events Cal State L.A. hosts the Freedom Summer 50th Anniversary Symposium and a riveting forum on the current police tactics. A. Ideth Hernandez Stephanie Herrera Contributors Although African Ameri-
employed are CSU products and make up 1 in 20 college degree holders in the nation, the divestment of the state government could very well bid solemn consequences to the state economy and echo its effect to the national economy as well.
can men were guaranteed the right to vote on February 3rd, 1870, with the 15th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, it would be an-
other 100 years before Black men would be able to exercise that right. In the summer of 1964, thousands of volunteers from around the country joined forces with civil rights organizations including the Congress on Racial Equality (CORE) and Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) to organize a voting registration drive, known as the Mississippi Summer Project or Freedom Summer. Their efforts resulted in the
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numbers still need improvement, especially for students who are the first in their families to attend college.” Even though Cal State L.A.’s rates have been gradually improving, L.A. Times notes it is as a result of a diverse use of strategies like “reducing the number of units required to earn a bachelor’s degree, redesigning courses to improve retention, easing access for transfer students, expanding online resources and academic advising and hiring more tenure-track faculty.” Chancellor White envisions a specific new plan to improving graduation rates for freshmen and transfer students. While settling that without the synergetic effort of the state, these goals cannot be possibly obtained without their full cooperative support. Chancellor White’s efforts only come as a solution to future casualties, including student’s search for employment and minimizing costs, as well as maintaining California’s high rank in the market. passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. For Black History Month, the Pan African Resource Center will host several events including, a symposium and a Black Lives Matter forum. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Freedom Summer, Freedom Schools, the Free Speech
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Two Sisters, Two Cultures, The Struggle
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Asian culture appreciation is less than a block away in the U-SU! Karla Grajeda Contributor
The Cross Cultural Center (CCC) starts the year with an extraordinary exhibition. From Monday, January 26th to Wednesday, February 4th, the Asian Pacific Islander Resource Center is exhibiting Two Sisters, Two Cultures, The Struggle: An Exhibit on Shanghai Girls, a novel by Lisa See. The exhibition takes place in the center’s lobby located in the University-Student Union; it will not take longer than five minutes to discover what See’s novel is all about. Diana Victa, the CCC’s coordinator, organized the novel’s exhibition which consists of eight storyboards narrating the story of two Shanghai sisters, May and Pearl Chin. The two sisters lived a life of privilege during their childhood in Shanghai, but struggled when they had to migrate to the United States. With pictures and quotes from
the novel, the viewer is taken through the sister’s hard journey in the United States from 1910 to 1940. For the first days of exhibition, the novel has had very positive results. Whether it is for fun or a class requirement, students that are attending the exhibition are finding it fascinating. Students come into the CCC to read the story boards and take pictures next to them, like Ana Soto and Crystal Garcia. Soto and Garcia are two students that found the exhibition to be fascinating. After taking some pictures, they carefully read the story boards one by one. “I enjoyed it, I actually thought it was very interesting. You never really know…[what] people went through [with] racism.” said Garcia. Garcia and Soto heard about the exhibition from another student, and now plan to write about their experience for a class assignment. Just as Soto and Garcia, all students should become invested in the Two Sisters, Two Cultures exhibition. Be sure to check out all other events and exhibitions held by the CCC throughout the Winter Quarter.
Graduate School, an Option for Many Students
Cristina Galvan
overall in the Top Master’s University Category in Washington Monthly’s “2014 Best Master’s Universities,” U.S. News & World Report also ranked Cal State LA’s Nursing Master’s degree program among the top five programs in California.
After spending three years at Cal State L.A., senior Sarah Perales, 24, is ready to graduate. However as she prepares for graduation, she also prepares for graduate school at her soon-to-be alma mater. Cal State L.A. offers 55 Masters programs, 124 options, three Doctoral programs, and 18 post Baccalaureate certificate programs.
The Graduate program at Cal State L.A. may also appeal to students because of the faculty. Nicole Tarango who’s currently getting her Teaching Credential said, “I came to Cal State for the graduate program because I did my undergrad here and it’s close to work. I also loved my liberal studies professors and I was hoping the multiple subject professors would be the same.”
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Perales said, “The professors are very knowledgeable and caring about their students. I’ve seen my writing skills grow tremendously here with their help and guidance, and I feel that working on my masters here, in a school where I know the professors and they know me will make my time more enjoyable.” Currently there are 3,682 graduate students attending Cal State L.A. While Cal State L.A. is ranked #7
Continued from cover Movement, Civil Rights Act, the Voting Rights Act, and the 150th anniversary of the 13th Amendment of the Constitution, Cal State L.A. is hosting the Claiming Freedom Symposium. The three day free event starts February 4th, at 3:00p.m. with the documentary screenings of Freedom Summer and Sylvia Mendez v. Westminster at the Golden Eagle Ballroom. The screenings will be followed by a panel discussion at 7:00p.m. led by experts on the symposium topics. Dr. Lauri Ramey, founding Director of the Center for Contemporary Poetry and Poetics and Professor of English at Cal State L.A., as well as an advisor to Statement Magazine, all co-sponsors of the event, said the February 5th event from 9:30a.m to 4:45p.m. at the Eagle Ballroom, will entail “a whole day of Teach-Ins, characteristic of the era 50 years ago. They are very intense learning experiences on topics chosen by each of the experts, very disciplinary and quite a range of people that in most cases were actively involved in the Freedom Movement.” Following the Teach-Ins, a celebration of the poetry and music from Freedom will take place at Music Hall in the Music Building, from 6:30p.m. to 10:00p.m. Cal State L.A. offers many resources for graduate students. The Office of Graduate Studies offers students seven Student Support Programs. Cal State L.A. also has a graduate resource center located in Library North A-124. Christopher Gipson, Office Manager of Cal State L.A.’s Office of Graduate Studies states that Cal State L.A. is a good option for graduate students because it offers evening classes and tuition is not as high compared to other universities. Gipson got his Masters in United States History from Cal State L.A. and said he got his masters for “personal and professional growth.” Gipson recommends that students should look into grad school depend-
However students like Cruz worry not about cost but acceptance. She states, “My fear is not getting in since it’s so competitive.”
In inclusion, on February 5th at 1:30p.m., Dr. Melina Abdullah Chair of the Pan African American Studies department will speak in the U-SU about police brutality, the devaluation of Black life and policy changes. Students on campus express their interests in such events. Senior Kashaunda Ballomy said, “I’m glad our school is having events like that because Black lives do matter.” Also, this week only the U-SU will hold images of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with his wife and children on the march on Selma to Montgomery on display on the second floor of the U-SU. Theses images will be on display from February 2nd through February 6th. ing on their individual academic needs and wants. If you are planning on attending grad school at Cal State L.A. or at another university, it’s important to start preparing early. Students have to be aware that when applying, they have to meet the CSU Mentor deadline as well as the department deadline for their desired program. For additional information about graduate programs offered at Cal State L.A., visit the Office of Graduate Studies located in ADM 702 or find out more online at the Cal State L.A. website.
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GRE LSAT Berenice Cruz plans on pursuing a T Masters in Child Development or So- GMA cial Work. Cruz said, “I don’t know if I would attend right after finishing SAT my B.A. because it all depends on my finances. “
A film screening and book launch, of A Higher Form of Politics by Sophie Rachmul will take place February 19th from 6:30p.m. to 9:45p.m. at Alhambra Hall in the University-Student Union (U-SU). The event will include a panel discussion. For more information on the symposium, including the panelists participating, please visit the event website page at: http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/ english/claiming-freedom-symposium.
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Measles, and Bumps, Oh My! The measles outbreak hits Cal States. Samir Ramirez Contributor California’s worst measles outbreak in fifteen years is in full effect after dozens of individuals have become infected. The outbreak is the likely result of someone with measles who recently visited Disneyland, Anaheim between the 17th and 20th of December. According to health officials, dozens of cases of measles lead back to individuals who have or had measles at the time of visit. So what exactly is measles? According to Medical News Today, Measles is a highly infectious illness caused by a vi-
rus. The symptoms of measles include fever and red rashes on the skin. While the virus usually occurs during childhood, many young adults and college students are contacting the virus. In recent cases, the virus is hitting Cal State campuses. Earlier this month, Cal State Channel Islands became the first of the Cal State campuses to identify a student with measles. On Friday, January 23th, Cal State Channel Island officials confirmed that a student living off campus had recently contracted measles during winter break. The three campus locations the student visited were since disinfected. Following, Cal State Long Beach recently came out and announced alarmingly that twenty students were exposed to measles after a field trip
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with an infected student, also during winter break. Although Long Beach Health Department official Mitchell Kushner claims that, “This isn’t a campus wide thing,” many students here at Cal State L.A. are starting to realize the severity of this outbreak. “Hearing that Cal State students, people my age, are actually getting measles actually really scares me, and it has made me look at my medical records to make sure that I’ve been properly vaccinated,” says Sharlene Wilson, Theatre Arts major at Cal State L.A. While the outbreak in measles is presumably the result of parents who refuse to vaccinate their children for the virus, it is crucial to become aware of your medical records and become informed about whether or not vaccination for measles is right for you.
U-SU Brings Muffin Mondays to Campus Bringing students together in the best way: with food. Taylor Preza Contributor Do you know the muffin man? The Center for Student Involvement (CSI) seems to have close ties to the fellow after they held their first Muffin Monday event at the University Student Union (U-SU) on Monday, January 12th. According to Isabel Vasquez, the Center for Student Involvement Special Programs and Events Assistant, the turnout was incredibly successful, which is why she expects the next Muffin Monday event, to be held on February 9th, to be just as successful. The new program held every other Monday at 1:00 p.m. in the U-SU’s desert lounge, has the catchy name in place in hopes to draw more students to get involved in the University Student Union. Vasquez shared, “By giving out free muffins, we hope to get students to come and learn about the U-SU, student involvement and boost the school spirit.” Open to all students, this event is funded by the CSI, the U-SU and a portion of the $90 student fees each student pays towards the U-SU while attending Cal State L.A., ac-
cording to Vasquez. The UT made an attempt to find the precise budget towards this event, but was not successful. Some students are aware and approve of where the funding is coming from, like Cal State L.A. student Tania Garcia. The Biology major states, “It’s nice to take a break and to know that the school cares for us, I mean we pay for dues and it’s good that they give us some kind of incentive and a chance for us students to interact.” On the other hand, while some students think it is a good idea, others have given some suggestions to improve the event to include a greater amount of the campus body. Applied Math major, Loveren Dela Cruz, states, “It is a good event to have, but knowing that each student pays for it, I think there should be more advertising, so more students are
getting their money’s worth.” The CSI had planned on getting 180 muffins for the first Muffin Monday event, but only ended up with about 60 because the store had sold out, a count that disappeared within an hour. However, they do plan on buying more accordingly for the next Muffin Monday on the 9th. Also a part of this new program is Waffle Wednesdays, which are held as a bi-weekly event, alternating with Muffin Mondays. Students who are in the area or around the U-SU, should get their money’s worth, stop by and grab a muffin or waffle. The next Waffle Wednesday will be held on Wednesday, February 4th at 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. or until supplies last.
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Keep on keeping it casual in California!
February Mood Board
Roxana Hernandez Columnist February hits a mark of connected trends that revolve around the idea of casual wear, but does not exclude adventure from its short 28 days. Nine trends that coherently bring together this concept of relaxed and nonchalant attitude includes luxe accessories, simple silhouettes, classic garments, and simplistic apparel altogether. Basket of Blueberries Although blueberries are not in season, it seems as though everyone is finding a way to get their hands on them. What’s so great about blueberries anyway? Aside from their heavenly facade, these tiny fruits are rich in Vitamin C, great source for antioxidants, potassium and manganese. Blueberries are a great grab and go snack, but if you want to embrace your inner creativity this February, there are endless possibilities to involve them in your diet. Jams, smoothies, and pies are the most obvious ways to cook these berries; if you experiment with flavors you’ll be pleasantly surprised. Backpack Attack The fashion industry is currently obsessed with backpacks; they’re all the rage. Who said adults can’t pull off a backpack, let alone when they’ve become so luxe? It seems as though the most prominent type of backpack is the standard one. These backpacks are square at the bottom, and oval at the top, they have two zippers only, and come in more lush materials like leather. With such a cool aesthetic it is no surprise that so many models are wearing it, so many fashion editorials are publishing it, and so many bloggers are styling them. The quickest way to stay in tune with the times is to make this accessory part of your fashion sense NOW. Sport Chic In 2014, sportswear made a huge comeback and the era of casual was embraced by the entire world. This international trend is still going strong, and February brings along a more polished sportswear that remarkably remains casual. Living in times where a woman can do virtually
anything and everything, this trend has really translated into fashion by streaming the active side of women into an active style of clothing. It’s really not all aesthetics, fashion has multiple purposes--and yes, I’m pulling the feminism card here--these clothes are making a statement far beyond its visual drive. Denim on Denim Most people consider denim to be flat and boring, but this fabric is full of personality and adventure. Sure, jeans can be pretty dull every now and then, but the ingenious minds of designers and stylists make denim a marvelous find at least once a year. Denim will be an explosion of fun this spring, but retailers couldn’t help but get the trend started already,
and being in L.A. we can never have too much denim in our closets. We love it! So bring on those denim trousers, dresses, and jumpers, L.A. does it best! California Beach Waves Speaking of spring tendencies through winter, a hairstyle that we normally see on sunnier days is the famous beach waves. We are used to seeing very unyielding hairstyles for winter but given the anticipation we are all having for spring and summer (and you can’t blame the east coast for wanting warm weather pronto) we incessantly join on this “spring now” bandwagon. These trending beach waves are not muddled; rather they give off a luscious gradient into a calm and shabby hairstyle. Of course, we are start-
ing to see a line of connection among all these trends. February is playing with the luxe and the ordinary to make something a little more fresh and appealing. Classic and Casual Timeless style always has two components classic and casual. A classic style embraces simplicity and always preserves neatness and compactness. Wear a crisp shirt with a pair of well-fitting jeans matched up with thin golden jewelry and flats. You will never have to worry about updating your closet when you have classic and
casual essentials like these. Dazzle Me with Gold Casual style with golden jewelry is not a connection most people consider ideal when they first hear it. I mean, loud and attention-seeking accessories dipped in gold paired up with a relaxed outfit really makes no sense right? Wrong. If you want a really classic look this is the combination to go for. Don’t believe me? Check out all the amazing looks Pinterest has to offer and you’ll find that gold and casual mix well together. The Bare Minimum A beauty trend that hit the runway for spring 2015 is the natural facial look. Using makeup does not always mean large amounts of color all over the face, so designers styled their models around the world with natural colors for makeup: blush, bronze, and bland. If we are going for the concept of simplicity, it only makes sense to follow through cosmetic wise as well. Pick your favorite type of bronze to give your cheekbones some depth, and a nice touch of blush to liven up your lips. Promise Me Plum For those of you who are more rebellious and do not want to conform to the simplicity of beauty this February, I suggest you go for the plum lips and eye shadow. Although not as popular as the lighter tones the fashion runways presented, plum is a very promising color as well. This bold shade not only is flattering to all skin tones, it also produces vivacity to your look.
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Bus Stop What happens when a group gets stranded in a diner? Nancy Aguilar Contributor A lot can happen in a single cold night with high winds, and heavy snow rolling on through. Bus Stop, a play presented at Cal State L.A. from January 22 to 31, heats things up in a rural Kansas diner after passengers from Kansas City, Missouri are stranded for several hours due to road conditions. Set in the 1950s, the small “Grace’s Diner” is not used to dealing with passengers with long travel delays, setting the scene for lots of in depth character interactions. Directed by Candice M. Clasby, Bus Stop showcases different themes written by William Inge in 1955. Clasby decided to bring this play to Cal State L.A. because “the women that Inge wrote were very modern for that time period to me. It seemed very
similar to how women are now or trying to be. Grace’s character owns a restaurant, Elma is going to school not just to meet a man but to get a good education and a job and then we have Cherie who is kind of this independent free spirit, which in the 50’s wasn’t really acknowledged or accepted, so I like that and I wanted to showcase William in his own words.” Clasby gives us time to get to know the characters, including Carl the bus driver played by Edward Rosales; Grace (Lilyana Melero), the owner of the diner; Dr. Lyman (Todd Leiser), a former college professor who takes an unseemly interest in Elma (Daniella Lee), an innocent and naive high school waitress; Cherie (Emma Andreini), a young beautiful sexually experienced girl; Bo (Luke Bellmonte), an aggressive and inexperienced cowboy and Virgil (Jon Lee), Bo’s best friend and father figure. Rounding up the cast is Sheriff Will (Greg Pickus), who keeps everyone in place throughout the play. Bus Stop is a show for anyone and Clasby added, “You have a love story, you have the
Bo is basically a child who doesn’t know much about the world yet, and is just trying to figure things out, but in a rather aggressive manner. Luke Bellmonte, who plays Bo reflects on the rejection that his character faces from Cherie by saying, “[It] is frustrating to
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people that hate each other so much, but they hate each other so much because they really do love each other so much and I know that everybody goes thru that in some point in their life. They are different themes that anyone can connect too.”
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be rejected by the women he loves to the point that makes him wants to burst out his boots.” Two characters that really stood out were two powerful women, Grace and Cherie. Their characters are a reflection of what women want to be, not just in the 1950s but also nowadays. Lilyana Melero, who plays Grace said, “Grace is an independent women, very headstrong, something that was unheard in the 1950s.” She also went on to add, “I think this is one of the most perfect plays to put out, especially at a time like this, at a time when women are still trying to fight for the right and proof they are equal to men.” Emma Andreini, who portrays Cherie, wanted to do the play so much and said, “Ever since I started acting which was eleven, I have been building my Southern accent up, and I knew it when once I read the script that I wanted to do
it. I want to be Southern and I wanted to use my Southern accent.” Andreini took this character very seriously and dedicated a lot time to prepare herself as Cherie. “Cherie grow up very differently from how I personally grow up and recognizing those differences and applying those on stage and being a Southern girl,” said Andreini. Preparing to portray a character from the 1950s is not easy. Memorizing the script and digging into the characters, along with finding some similarities help them become comfortable on stage and hearing the audience reactions makes the cast feel satisfied. Clasby and the rest of the cast want to invite all CSULA students, staff, and faculty to experience and support our local talent and theater department by attending their inhouse plays.
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NOTICIAS DE LATINOAMÉRICA
Arde en llamas hospital mexicano
POESÍA Elizabeth Por Lorena Díaz Elizabeth, con tus 56 años y tu salud destrozada ya tus virtudes de antaño, no te bastan como almohada. Tus ennoblecidos crepúsculos aprisa disipándose van. Tu corazón de heroína marchito esta en el desván. Desventajada te encuentras por llevar el sol a cuestas, y tus noches arrastrar en las calles de Reseda, donde tan solo eres una callejera más. Elizabeth, no conozco yo tu historia, mas ha quedado en mi memoria tu rostro de cruel realidad. Tu ceniza cabellera y esos ojos que cualquiera puede fácilmente ignorar me recuerdan a mi abuela que de semejante manera a la nada ha ido a parar. ¡Oh Elizabeth! Eres carga para todos, aún para los que tu quieres. Eres peso a sus hombros. No cabes ya en sus quereres. En el año 84 llegaste con tus zipotes. Luchaste como pudiste por darles lo necesario. Como María creíste que ellos serían tu rosario, y a la cruz te subiste para sufrir tu calvario. Resecas están tus pieles. Hinchadas están tus manos. Te traicionaron tus fieles. Abandonaron tus ruegos.
73 heridos y 3 muertos a causa de un incendio Por Xanni Valentín Chavira
Un amanecer que aparentaba serenidad se volvió tragedia en el Hospital Materno Infantil de Cuajimalpa, en la ciudad de México. El pasado jueves 29 de enero, una pipa de gas que abastecía al hospital explotó alrededor de las siete de la mañana. Las cifras oficiales indican que hay setenta y tres personas heridas, de las cuales diecisiete se encuentran en estado de gravedad y nueve de ellas son infantes. Hasta ahora tres personas han perdido la vida, dos bebés y una enfermera que laboraba en el centro médico. El
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Con la intención de aclarar la causa de esta tragedia, se espera que los tres trabajadores que se encuentran hospitalizados rindan declaraciones al Ministerio Público cuando los médicos lo autoricen. Miguel Ángel Mancera y el presidente Enrique Peña Nieto, acordaron reconstruir el hospital ya que un cuarenta porciento fue destruido a causa de la explosión de la pipa.
“La Casa de Bernarda Alba” Por Nataly García
En el mes de marzo, el teatro Bilingual Foundation of the Arts en Los Angeles estará presentando la obra maestra de Federico García Lorca, “La Casa de Bernarda Alba”.
Sentada fuera del Denise aguardas por el rapto nocturno. Miras al cielo negro y triste de tu juez esperas oír -¡Elizabeth, absuelta de toda culpa!- con estruendosa voz decir
Esta obra de teatro trata de una historia apasionada de cinco mujeres que intentan liberarse de la rigidez y tiranía de su madre, doña Bernarda, quien en su casa representa el poder patriarcal. Con esta obra, García Lorca logra reflejar las costumbres y vida cotidiana de las mujeres en la sociedad española durante el franquismo.
Elizabeth, abuela en las calles en este imperdonable invierno tus ojos podrían cerrarse para volver a lo etéreo sin nadie haberte acogido, sin nadie haberte abrigado ¡Perdónanos por favor, por no haberte perdonado!
Según el procurador Rodolfo Ríos Garza, los trabajadores de la empresa Gas Express Nieto: Julio Cesar Martínez, Carlos Chávez y Salvador Alatorre, llegaron a las instalaciones del centro médico para suministrar el gas en el primer
nivel donde se percataron de una fuga de gas en una válvula que estaba ligada a la pipa. Se especula que el incendio ocurrió debido a que los tres empleados no cerraron la válvula, al momento de regresar al camión para tratar de controlar la fuga y pedir apoyo de los bomberos.
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Refugiada en tu ingenua fe, vas predicando en las calles. Uno que otro voltea y ve, y espera que no desmalles. Por el peso de tu carga que a cuestas vas empujando noto el cansancio de tu vida que has de continuar arrastrando.
Tu partida próxima esta. No hay más espacio aquí para tí pues este mundo ya no te basta, a nadie importas, donde quiera sobras. Tu presencia a los otros molesta haciendo tu existencia funesta
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capitalino, Miguel Ángel Mancera, indicó que los resultados de los peritajes no se darán a conocer hasta que concluyan las investigaciones sobre lo sucedido. La Procuraduría General de Justicia del Distrito Federal (PGJDF), esta investigando si el incendio fue provocado a causa de una negligencia por parte de los operadores de gas, ya que las autoridades suponen que estos trabajadores olvidaron cerrar una válvula de gas.
Para los estudiantes amantes del teatro, o los que deseen saber más sobre la historia
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de España, esta obra les dará la oportunidad de conocer más a fondo la dictadura de Francisco Franco. Los organizadores de este evento informan que hasta el momento se ha vendido más del cincuenta porciento de los boletos. La obra se presentará
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del seis al quince de marzo y será presentada en español con subtítulos en inglés. Para obtener más información o adquirir boletos visite la página web: www. bfatheatre.org o llame al número telefónico (213) 4370500.
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Baseball is On-deck America’s favorite pastime is returning to Cal State LA; don’t let the season pass you by. Fernando Hernandez
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Baseball, baseball, and…. Oh, baseball. The Golden Eagles baseball team is back with vengeance, after a disappointing 2014 season where they compiled a 16-32 overall record. Head Coach Vince “Skip” Beringhele, acknowledge that the season went downhill once the injury bug bit them and then continued to bite them until season’s end. However, Coach Beringhele said, “Last year is last year and we can talk till we’re blue in the face, but we can’t change what happened.” Yes, the past is soaked in "what could have been", but instead of dwelling on the past Coach Beringhele would rather focus on the future and making sure that what happened last year doesn’t happen again. “I think we didn’t quite have enough pitching last year to finish some games, a lot of the games we lost we were leading late and due to injuries we just didn’t have the amount of pitching that we needed to finish those games off. So what we did is we went out and got a lot of pitching, so now we can absorb a few injuries and still be okay,” said Coach Ber-
inghele.
The Golden Eagles are predicted to finish sixth in the California Collegiate Athletic Association after a poll was conducted, in which all the conference coaches got to vote for which team is the best in conference but all the coaches were forbidden from voting for their own team. Chico State is predicted to finish first in a close race against next ranked campus number two--Cal Poly Pomona. Predictions might look good on paper, but once the games start predictions go out the window. The problem with predictions in sports is that they’re rarely indicative of the results. One of the factors that cannot be measured is the impact that crowds may have on the actual game. Definitely a player to watch for is junior pitcher Brandon Quintero who’s been playing since he was a kid in Tee-Ball. Quintero believes fans are an important part of the game and if more Cal State LA students were to be involved, it could make a huge difference. Quintero said, “I feel like people don’t know when the games are or at what time. If we could just spread the word. I feel like we could get a few more fans, because right now it’s mostly family and friends.” The Season Opener is this Thursday February 5th, at 6:00 p.m. versus the California Baptist Lancers at Cal State LA’s own baseball field.
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