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Eagle-Con makes safe landing in spite of rain

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It's a bird, it's a plane, it's Eagle-Con

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Eagle-Con kicked off its 2015 show in front of a room full of eager people while the rain poured outside. Co-Director of Eagle-Con Christopher Johnson kicked things off with an opening speech on Thursday, May 15th. Overall, Eagle-Con brought a little of everything for everyone to enjoy. The opening ceremony was held in the Los Angeles room on the second floor of the University-Student Union. In this room there were various booths selling different kinds of comic books, along with a unique booth from the Engineering department that displayed different types of new technologies like a 3D printer. The Los Angeles room also featured an automobile art gallery full of different vehicle concept art from movies. The first discussion panel of the convention was titled, “The Car Guys” and included production designer Mimi Gramatky, concept illustrator Patrick von Janicke, and 3D car modeler for Speed Racer Karl Strahlendorf. The panel included details on production of movie cars and exactly how much work is put into making these cars

come to life. At one point in the panel Janicke, who recently worked on the Segway designs for Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 stated, “People don’t understand at times that we create several copies of cars to use on the set, because we cannot make the actors wait.” Alongside the panels, there were various card table tournaments like Yu-Gi-Oh! and Injustice Gods Among Us. Card game enthusiasts were given a chance to compete against their fellow peers, giving a brand new insight to a different -- but popular -- playing platform. Sometimes Yu-Gi-Oh! can be a highly competitive game and card decks on average could cost about $600 dollars depending on the limited amount of cards being circulated. Eagle-Con may not be as big as other conventions, but it does offer a more personal experience. The convention was used as a channel for students to know more about the entertainment industry. As the actress Erika Alexander, who played Pam Tucker on The Cosby Show, explained to students, “Writing comic books gives you power if people want to make your comic book into a movie they have to ask you for the rights to make that movie.” Eagle-Con ended day one with the most anticipated panel titled, “The Mars Mission.” It was hosted by NASA’s Chief of

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Engineering, Robert Manning. The panel gave students an insight into the inner workings of the various Mars missions that occurred throughout the years. As Manning put it, “Mars still has water, it is just underneath the surface, frozen.” He explained that simply going to Mars takes time due to the timing necessary to get there. Manning said, “The window is open for only three weeks every 24 months. This is due to the orbit of Mars and we have to time it right in order to land on Mars.” Manning closed the panel by answering questions from the curious audience. One audience member asked him about the possibility of colonizing Mars and Manning replied, “If we do go to Mars, we would have to take not only all of our food and water with us. Also, fuel for our ships because at the moment there is no available fuel types on Mars and that would be a lot for us to take with us to Mars.” The second day of EagleCon continued with screenings, displays of conceptual artwork, and the presence of up and coming comic writers. Eagle-con continues to expand every year, setting the perfect outlet for students of similar interests to get together. At the same time, students are able to create lasting connections that benefit future career choices.

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PRESIDENT COVINO'S STATE OF THE UNIVERSITY ADDRESS

BALANCING SCHOOL, WORK, AND RELATIONSHIPS

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May 18, 2015

“YUM” delivers self-empowerment on campus A new program provides student mothers with the support they need.

beginning of spring quarter. Over 40 applicants responded to Dr. Shea’s program proposal and a total of 17 mothers were selected to participate in a prototype of the program this quarter.

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For about seven weeks now, mothers of YUM meet every Monday afternoon with Dr. Shea and her student assistant to discuss challenges that they encounter as parents or share advice with their peers about parenting that they find useful. As an initiative of YUM, Dr. Shea structured the program to ensure that mothers on campus matter and feel connected to campus. Dr. Shea explained, “It could be a very lonely process because I think mothers [on campus] don’t feel like they fit that typical profile of a student, and I feel like these moms are going through a lot at home and at school.”

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For almost every student on campus, juggling classes and a part-time job may be a difficult task to undertake on a day-today basis. However, for Cal State L.A. students who are mothers, daily responsibilities do not stop with homework or a late night study session, but a third shift--to care for their children. Information in a 2014 study by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research revealed 4.8 million college students were raising children. In addition, according to The Guttmacher Institute, Planned Parenthood’s research organization, 10 percent of college-age women becomes pregnant every year. While there are resources on campus that help alleviate some of the struggles that student mothers face, there isn’t a support system for mothers to assemble and discuss some of their dayto-day challenges. Senior and English major, Lindsey Robinson, is mother to a two and a half yearold son and says that some of the challenges she faces have to do with the misconception others have about mothers like herself on campus. Robinson states, “It’s really easy for a lot of moms to feel like they’re totally alone on campus, which makes it hard to actually want to go to school.” A solid support system for mothers has not been accessible until now. In December 2014, Dr. Munyi Shea, a professor of Cal State L.A.’s Psychology Department was awarded a mini grant to develop a program for students who are mothers on campus. With the inspiration behind the program transpiring from her own experiences as a mother, she wanted to create a support system for mothers on campus whose needs may not always be a priority. Robinson says, “[As a mother] I realized it’s really challenging to juggle multiple responsibilities. And in almost every single class I’ve taught, I’ve encountered someone that’s either pregnant, or a parent, and it can take a toll on them.” With those concerns in mind, a support group titled, “Young University Mothers (YUM)” was created and launched the

Robinson, who felt she did not have the similarities with her fellow students, says that the program has given her the support she needs as a mother while being a student on campus. Robinson shares, “The emotional support of having classmates and other people I know who can tell me about their experiences to help you feel like you’re not alone on this campus is a big deal.” Similarly, the program has given the women involved a sense of self-empowerment. Azinnia Hawthorne, a Business Administration student and a mother of two says, “I feel a sense of empowerment being a part of this program because hearing other moms talk and getting feedback has helped me so much and has given me another perspective as a mother.” As a new program on campus, this organization holds a promising future. The interest that student mothers have encourages the need for the program to go on. Although Dr. Shea is spearheading these sessions now, she hopes a student will be able to take her place and lead these sessions with mothers on their own. Shea says, “This is a group of women who are really working hard toward their goals and are determined to help each other.” For a student and mother like Hawthorne, a desire to keep the program going has to do with building a sense of community on campus for college mothers. She added, “I want mothers on campus to know that there is help for them here at Young University Mothers and that they are not alone.”

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President Covino's State of the University Address The future is bright for Cal State L.A.!" Anna Bobadilla Contributor

President William Covino gave his annual State of the University address on May 11th. His speech showed an optimistic outlook towards the University’s future. The growth of Cal State L.A. in the last year was evident in Covino’s address. Covino said a couple of years ago, Cal State L.A. was not a school of choice but now, “We are becoming the school of choice by revising 4,754 classes and creating new ones. By 2016 we will have a whole new curriculum.” But before the University can get bigger, things need to continue on the path of change that they are on now. Throughout the speech, Covino talked about how he is working to improve the University with a focus on the students. “The most important thing is our students success. The six year graduation rate has finally broken down to 40 percent and transfer graduation rate is pushing at 70 percent, but we still have a lot of work to do and I have asked our Provost to take a look at our respected colleges to see how everyone is doing and see how we can do better.” Part of the address included highlights of the changes that have been made since Covino has become President. He said he has been able to get the financial aid out a month sooner to our school applicants, so that they know their package and can commit sooner. In addition to inciting students to commit, Covino said the school’s freshman retention rate has improved to 84 percent. Recently, Cal State L.A. has been the recipient of various funding and gifts, which Covino made sure to mention. One of the funds include three and a half million dollars from the L.A. County to fund the Biospace L.A Incubator. The fund provides bioscience startups with lab space, access to investor capital and mentoring for

students. Another gift that was mentioned was related to the Dreamer Resource Center, which provides services for undocumented students, assistance with the Dream

Act, academic advising, math tutoring, and staff and faculty training. “We received a $1.6 million gift to fund the Dreamer Resource Center from philanthropist Erika J. Glazer. These gifts are coming in ways that are very gratifying,” Covino said. Another highlight of Covino’s address included the various Continues on bottom of page 3

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Amen...A-woman Legendary poet brings a piece of wisdom to campus. Tiffany Alcaraz Contributor

Statement Magazine hosted an award-winning poet, writer, professor, and activist, Sonia Sanchez. The event was in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Jean Burden Poetry Series. Sanchez kicked off the evening by mentioning the many fellow writers, activists, and friends that have impacted her life. Among the numerous names were: Rosa Parks, Oprah Winfrey, Nelson Mandela, Sojourner Truth, Cesar Chavez, Coretta Scott King, and John Lewis. Sanchez said of these people that, “Sometimes the world seems hard without them.” In between reading her powerful work, Sanchez shared personal stories and encounters she has had throughout her life. One of these stories was actually a story her father told her. It was about passengers who were

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“Racism and sexism won’t go away. You’ve got to make it go away,” Sanchez said. In another situation, a student of Sanchez stated “I want to kill myself.” The student was afraid of coming out to his father. Sanchez said, “I’ll go to your house and I’ll tell your father for you. I know who you are.” The student replied that he did not want to live. She told the student, “We don’t talk about death here.” With a short pause and tears in her eyes the 80-year-old woman

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Golden Eagles receive the Iron Giant from Oakland Tony Romo Contributor

Yet another piece to the puzzle has been added to the Cal State L.A. men’s basketball team. Tahron Morrison has agreed to play for the Golden Eagles for the upcoming 2015-2016 season. Morrison is a towering 6 foot 8 inch power forward and transferring from Holy Names College in Oakland. He will be entering the basketball program as a Junior. Morrison did not see any activity the year he transferred to Holy Names, and decided to give the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) a chance.

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worried to see a black pilot in the cockpit . Instead of fighting racism with anger, the pilot chose to reassure the people of his qualifications. He told the passengers of his extensive educational background from Yale and Harvard. He told them of his experience teaching other pilots how to fly during World World II. Sanchez then recalled an experience a few months back when a man made a comment to her on having noticed their pilot was a woman. The man said, “Do you think we’re going to make it?” To which Sanchez replied, “I know I am!”

Although he technically did not play for Holy Names, he did play for his junior college, Solano College. At Solano he averaged

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said, “What we are doing to our children is outrageous. We all need to say something at some point,” Sanchez said. She continued the night by preaching love rather than hate. Sanchez says, “Acceptance rather than rejection.” “Walk peace, talk peace, spit peace,” she said. Before concluding her speech she told the audience how she often says 'amen' when she hears inspiring words, but always follows it with an 'a-woman.'

7.3 points per game, and 3.3 rebounds. His stats may not reflect his talent, but he is tall and weighs about 210 pounds, making him well built and powerful on the paint. Morrison has also played in different conferences, making his playmaking skills well developed. Transferring to Cal State L.A. as a junior is a positive move because he is more likely to have a disciplined mentality. Morrison’s most impactful season was in high school, Vaden High, where the team managed a 22 and 7 record, but got eliminated in the second round of the playoffs. He earned the county’s all-city honors and was listed by his high school as the player of the year. Coach Dieter Horton of the Golden Eagles is excited to be receiving another player to develop and hopefully contribute to a successful season. Horton told Cal State L.A. Athletics, “We are very excited to have Tahron as a Golden Eagle, Morrison’s size and upside is very exciting, [he]

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brings versatility to both forward positions.” While being successful in defense last season, Cal State L.A. was short on the offensive side of the court, thus making Morrison a possible key player to a better season. Morrison’s off year however with Holy Names can be seen as a problem because of his competitive inactivity, yet there is still a lot of time until the beginning of the season. It will be interesting to see how he acclimates to the basketball program to make up for his absent period.

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programs that the President has helped start. Covino talked about the success of the Center for Engagement, Service, and the Public Good, which has teamed up with Go East L.A., an initiative to cradle East L.A. College and L.A. Unified School District to matriculate those students into Cal State L.A. He also brought up Mind Matters, a program started by his wife, Dr. Debbie Covino and himself to address the psychological status of students.

The school has also been working on getting more media covered events such as the MesoAmerican Symposium that was covered by National Geographic. Go East L.A has been covered by Univision, the Dreamers Resource Center was covered by the Los Angeles Times and many more local stations have been here as well. Social media has also increased significantly as a part of making Cal State L.A’s presence known.

Covino looks forward to getting the name of Cal State L.A. out there and growing the University. “The trend is only to go up from here. The first year retention rate is at an all time high for California State University, Los Angeles. International and state side we have a 41 percent increase in students. Last fall we welcomed 24,000 students and this fall we are anticipating 27,000 students,” Covino said.

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May 18, 2015

How to avoid highway congestion Dodge the next freeway closure with alternative routes. Pablo De La Hoya Intern

Due to an incident on the I-710 freeway, both the northbound and southbound were shutdown on Thursday, May 15. Local sheriff deputies reported a man who had stolen items from a

nearby construction site and was suspected of carrying a weapon. Many schools in the surrounding area were put on lockdown, but the biggest news was still the closure. Many students took to social media to post about the situation warning others to stay away from the I-710. However, the freeway is often times the only route students know. There are many side street options, for example Atlantic Blvd. for the I-710 north and south. Although the I-710 freeway is

highly used by students, there are other freeways. So what do you do when those close? For the CA-60 freeway you can take Pomona Boulevard., until you reach Atlantic Boulevard. From there heading north on Atlantic it will take you to the I-10 freeway and then straight to campus. When the I-10 freeway is busy, no need to head south for the CA-60. The side streets can get the job done; both Garvey Avenue and Valley Boulevard run parallel to the freeway. Both of those options work when you drive to campus from the east.

Driving from the west can get more complicated. For example, to avoid the freeway from Downtown you can use Mission Road or Cesar E. Chavez Avenue. Both streets travel the same direction. From the north, since the I-710 freeway is not yet completed, the biggest street to use is Fremont Avenue. Unfortunately, the street becomes very busy during rush hour traffic. You can use Atlantic Boulevard and Garfield Avenue as alternates if they are not out of your way. With the freeway incomplete, there are not many

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options from the direction. Lastly, if you are traveling from the north on the I-5 freeway, taking San Fernando Boulevard. is an easy alternative that takes you to Mission Road. From south to north, Telegraph Road is your best option as is it takes you past the Citadel Outlets onto either Atlantic Boulevard or Eastern Avenue. If all else fails, try to use the Waze App if you do not mind taking detours you will never remember again.

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Pick two: school, work, or love

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Is dating for most college students impossible? Esther Rodriguez Contributor

For most students, twelve units per quarter is doable. However, there are students that have a job or two besides having a full time school schedule. With all the madness that students go through each quarter, attempting to pursue or maintain a serious romantic relationship is nearly impossible. For some, even dating is nonexistent. With time being the most valuable thing for most college students, focusing on studying, midterms and final exams is a day to day routine. In the grand scheme of their college plans, most students tend to focus the most on graduating within four years or less, engaging in internships and for some, hours are spent commuting to and from school. Time for a possible romance is limited, but it also can be a healthy distraction from the daily routine of some students. In a scenario like this, it all comes down to quality instead of quantity for

many students in relationships. While some students try to make time for their significant other, other students mutually agree on designated days out of the week to spend time with each other. “I have certain days for my boyfriend, Tuesdays and Fridays. If we have extra time we might do a last minute movie, but most of time is only those two days, that’s how it is when you are busy,” shared Kathleen Nguyen, a senior majoring in Music Education. However, some students like Paola Ramirez admit, “I really don’t have time for a relationship right now. With two jobs and a full time school schedule I hardly have time for myself. I think it would be a big distraction for me.” Others find their relationship rather supportive and Richard Velzen, a Jazz Studies junior, explains, “My girlfriend and I are both Jazz Studies majors and we both take a lot of the courses together. We study together and we keep each other on track. It also helps out a lot because having different points of view on music, which is always constructive.” Whether you are in a relationship or single at the moment, learning to manage your time for school, homework, family along with that significant other is important and has become commonplace for most college students.

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May 18, 2015

Brunch In Style Perfect your weekend brunch with the ultimate guide to brunch wear. Roxana Hernandez Columnist

Whoever said ‘brunch is boring’ and ‘brunch is for jerks’ (yes, Mr. David Shaftel, author of the New York Times article “Brunch is for Jerks” I’m talking about you), must be out of their mind. Among so many trends, this one is one of the least absurd ones. I mean come on! Great food, great environment, and great company; it’s the ultimate weekend meal. Rather than condemning it for its new forms, it’s time to fully embrace the idea of two meals in one.

best way to go about this is to never wear jeans to a brunch! To help you stray away from those jeans, here are some ideas that will help your outfit go from everyday casual to chic and effortlessly stylish.

With such an up and coming trend, fashion is not left behind in relevance to this. Brunching is coming forth into a social scene, and we all know that in social scenes we want to look our absolute best! Your brunch worthy outfit should be equally as appetizing as the delicious food you’ll be eating. The

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Se descarrila tren de Amtrak Hay 8 muertos y alrededor de 200 heridos Por Graciela López

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LACMA está de luto Fallece el artista Chris Burden Por Sergio Soto El artista Chris Burden, quien practicaba el arte conceptual y el performance, murió el pasado 10 de mayo a los 69 años. De acuerdo con el periódico LA Times, Burden fue víctima de un tumor maligno que se le diagnosticó hace más de un año. Burden, quien fuera originario de la ciudad de Boston, se volvió famoso en la década de los setentas por sus performances extremos. Entre estos tenemos el que tituló como "Disparo", en el cual hizo que un amigo le disparara desde una distancia de 4.5 metros con un rifle calibre .22 en una galería en Santa Ana, California. Otro de sus performances es el que se conoce como Trans-Fixed. En este el artista se crucifica sobre un Volkswagen escarabajo con agujas clavadas en sus manos. Hoy se pueden apreciar las instalaciones del artista en Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). Entre sus obras se encuentra la Metropolis II, cuya

construcción duró cuatro años y consta con más de mil coches de juguete que circulan a 240 km/h con una velocidad relativa entre edificios de cartón, piedra y metal. Con esto, el artista recrea cómo sería la ciudad del futuro. Otra de sus instalaciones que se ha vuelto un símbolo de la ciudad, es Urban Lights; esta consiste de 202 lámparas de hierro forjado de los años 1920 y 1930 que se encontraban en el sur de California. Antes de fallecer, Chris Burden terminó su última instalación, que es un homenaje al piloto brasileño Alberto Santos-Dumont, quién es considerado por varios el padre de la aviación. La instalación será expuesta en el museo de LACMA desde el 18 de mayo y permanecerá por un mes. Si desea más información acerca de los trabajos de Chris Burden en LACMA, visite la página web www.lacma.org. El museo está abierto todos los días de 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Dirección: 5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036.

El pasado martes 12 de mayo por la noche, el tren de la compañía Amtrak que viajaba de Washington DC a Nueva York sufrió un catastrófico accidente. Varios vagones del tren se volcaron al descarrilarse la máquina en una curva en Filadelfia. Según informes de la propia compañía, el tren iba a una velocidad de 160 km/h. Dicha curva se debía recorrer a la mitad de esa velocidad. Los reportes de investigación actuales señalan que el exceso de velocidad fue la causa de la tragedia. Sin embargo, aún no se determina cuál fue la razón por la que el tren no pudo disminuir la velocidad antes de entrar a la curva. Se está investigando las condiciones del tren al momento del descarrilamiento, así como a las vías y al maquinista para descubrir las verdaderas causas del incidente. Hasta ahora todo apunta a la ineptitud del maquinista, Brandon Bostian. Este neoyorquino de 32 años y no ha dado declaraciones concretas a las autoridades. El abogado

Fotografía | Crédito: noticias.starmedia.com Vagones volcados a consecuencia del descarrilamiento

Robert Goggin ha respondido en nombre de Bostian, quien sufrió algunas heridas pero se encuentra estable. Goggin hizo saber al programa televisivo Good Morning America que su cliente no recuerda lo ocurrido al momento del accidente, pero que asegura no haber usado su teléfono celular ni estar bajo la influencia del alcohol o drogas. Algunos testigos del choque han relatado cómo se escuchó un fuerte estruendo y se vieron destellos de luces. Otros aseguran haber visto a gente volando por los aires debido al tremendo impacto. También circulan videos que captaron a los pasajeros tratando de abrir las puertas del tren para poder salir. El tren transportaba a 258

pasajeros y cinco tripulantes. Algunos de estos pasajeros se registran como desaparecidos. El resultado del choque fue de alrededor de 200 heridos, mientras que las víctimas fatales se sumaron a ocho. Entre los fallecidos se encuentran Jim Gaines, arquitecto de software de la Associated Press; Justin Zemser, guardiamarina de la Academia Naval; Derrick Griffith, decano de la Universidad de Nueva York, entre otros. Todas estas personas iban de regreso a sus hogares. La compañía Amtrak ha proporcionado su línea directa para todas aquellas personas que deseen ponerse en contacto con los pasajeros afectados. Los interesados se pueden comunicar al 1 (800) 523-9101.

NOTICIAS DE LATINOAMÉRICA El Gobierno mexicano indemnizará a victimas del caso Tlatlaya 3.32 millones de dólares serán repartidos entre los afectados Por Mindy Galindo

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El pasado jueves 14 de mayo, el gobierno de México informó que indemnizará a los familiares y sobrevivientes de los ejecutados por el Ejército Nacional en el municipio de Tlatlaya, Estado de México. La respuesta del gobierno se debe a la presión ejercida por los Organismos de Derechos Humanos no Gubernamentales (ONG), sobre La Comisión Ejecutiva de Atención a Víctimas (CEAV) que constatará la existencia de violaciones a los derechos humanos en Tlatlaya. De acuerdo a la CEAV, por lo menos 13 de las 22 personas involucradas en el caso Tlatlaya fallecieron en una confrontación entre miembros del crimen organizado y el Ejército Mexicano. A pesar de que las víctimas ya se habían rendido, el ejército actuó de manera extrajudicial fusilándolas, hecho que se considera un crimen de lesa humanidad. Esta respuesta del gobierno representa una aceptación de

Fotografía | Crédito: Miguel Dimayuga La bodega donde militares ejecutaron a civiles en Tlatlaya

la violación a los derechos humanos, ya que las acciones legales contra las injusticias caen en el ámbito de la simulación. Desde hace tiempo el gobierno mexicano no muestra indicios de combatir la impunidad de la que gozan los funcionarios, los cuerpos policiacos y el ejército. Tras la investigación de la CEAV, se señaló que tres mujeres sobrevivientes fueron arrestadas y posteriormente torturadas para que apoyaran la versión del ejército o que definitivamente guardaran silencio ante lo ocurrido. Dicha versión también señaló que el resto de las víctimas murieron en combate. La comisión investigadora identificó a 28 familiares de los muertos en esa refriega y a tres mujeres sobrevivientes.

Por razones de privacidad y seguridad a sus familias, no se darán a conocer los nombres ni la cantidad por concepto de indemnización que se le asignará a cada uno. La cifra se repartirá entre los afectados, bajo el argumento de “daños y perjuicios, pérdidas y sufrimientos”, como consecuencia de la violación de los derechos humanos. La cantidad mencionada en dólares equivale aproximadamente a cincuenta millones de pesos mexicanos. Por ese delito, fueron consignados ante la justicia militar un total de 16 soldados, pero ninguno de los mandos. Hasta el momento, el ejército mantiene como una concesión exclusiva de juzgarlos sólo en el entorno del fuero militar.

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May 18, 2015

Getting children in touch with nature Cal State L.A. Grad student organizes a program promoting the importance of nature. Angeline Bernabe Staff Reporter

It is easy for people to remember a time when we would go outside and play as kids. Having fun would mean playing on a playground or taking a walk outside. Today, it is inevitable that children cannot have a good time without a tech device like an iPad or iPhone with them. With the pressure for kids to do excellent in school, the push for academics in a school curriculum is more important these days than an initiative for children to appreciate and understand nature. An individual who finds this deterring from the cognitive development of children is Sylvette Frasier, a graduate student of the Charter College of Education who spearheaded a program titled, “Connecting Children to Art in Nature.”

As part of what transpired the program, Frasier has observed that children and families are losing touch with nature compared to past generations. Because of this issue, Frasier felt that it was imperative to create a program to build a connection between children and nature. While Frasier is no stranger to the benefits of art, she found it useful to utilize art in this program. As the founder of “Connecting Children to Art in Nature,” she goes to schools or a school setting like museums and develops a curriculum. This curriculum would connect children to nature with art projects all while incorporating lessons about nature in the curriculum. The first center she tested her program at was the campus’ Anna Bing Arnold Children’s Center, where she created a solid program about the environment for the children there. Frasier says, “I really try to personalize it for whatever school I work

on and incorporate the nature that surrounds it.” Frasier also shared, “I offer programs and services where I can tailor what it is that they’re looking for to fit their needs.” Since the main motive of the program was due to an absence of children and families being connected to nature, Frasier encourages parents to be involved with the program. She says, “I think it’s an integral part that people who are part of the child’s life is involved with their connection to nature in this program. It builds a relationship.” Upcoming programs that are lined up for Frasier include summer workshops for children in Los Angeles such as the Los Angeles Expo Rose Garden and the Santa Monica Beach. To get involved with Frasier’s program, visit her website, www. connectingchildrentoartinnature. com for more information.

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May 18, 2015

Golden Eagles against cancer Students join together to fight cancer one step at a time. Juan Galvan Contributor

On May 8th, Cal State L.A. students came together to walk during the ‘Relay for Life’ to celebrate cancer survivors. Kelsey Gold, Relay for Life Coordinator, appreciates all the support from students. “Thank you so much for all the help and energy, you helped make Relay for Life a wonderful and memorable event. We cannot thank you all enough for your support and hope that you enjoyed it,” Gold said. Regardless of the possibility of rain, students continued to show their support for the event. Some students like junior Math major, Anthony Tan, walked the whole event, non-stop. “When I was born, I didn’t breath for a few minutes and it left me with a scar in my brain, life has been difficult for me and to stop supporting relay means giving up, to quit means to have an end and we celebrate life, which we must push all the way to the finish,” Tan said. Greek week organizations also got together for the event. Kathleen Long, a junior Biology major had these words to share. Long said, “Not only is Relay for Life an event for Alpha Phi Omega and Greek week, but I relate to what it stands for since I lost a friend to cancer.” Gonzalo Zubiria, a senior Business major and Zeta Beta Tau’s President, was the co-host of the event. “My goal is to end cancer. In the short run, my goal is to make people at Cal State L.A. are more aware of what Relay for Life is, what it stands for and what they can do to help end the fight,” Zubrina said. In total, there were 12 teams registered. And all together, over $1,000 were raised. The turnout was not as big as last year’s, possibly due to change of location and last minute time change. Nonetheless, students got together for the fight.

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May 18, 2015

Stop Pretending You Like Jungle Juice Grow up to a better, tastier, drink that everyone will love. Malia Wooten Contributor

Before we could get our hands on decent tasting alcohol, jungle juice with boatloads of plastic vodka was always a good idea. No measurements. No quality booze. Just handles straight to the cooler. But let’s face it, jungle juice was so freshman year. For those of you who are starting to pay mind to the poisons that you are mixing into your bloodstream, taste will play a major part in party drinks. This summer, surprise your guests with a few mixed drinks that will be sure to rock the socks off of their taste buds and drown their livers in a good way.

Ingredients

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Watermelon Margarita

Ripe seedless watermelon, cut into 1" cubes (about 3-4 cups) 2 limes, juiced 4 ounces good quality white tequila 2 ounces orange flavored liqueur (Cointreau or Grand Marnier) Ice (2-3 cups) Lime, for glass rimming and garnish (optional) Course sea salt

Instructions

Rub lime around rim of glasses and dip in sea salt.