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Parking mania drives students crazy

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Lupe Garcia Contributor

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With more students attending our commuter campus than ever before, parking fees and space availability rank highly among student concerns at Cal State Los Angeles.

Parking lots have turned into a battleground of students fighting for parking.

Sounds reasonable, when there are 27,000 students enrolled and approximately 5,375 spaces available. Bottom line, this parking frenzy is no joke.

Golden Eagles have taken to social media and on-campus petitions, to address the issues. A.S.I. President Ejmin Hakobian, is leading a campaign for reformation, in which he requested that additional parking structures be built with off-campus alternatives during construction, more personnel for disbursements of permits and a reduction on parking

“It feels like there’s two million students enrolled with only two parking spaces available,” said Ivette Morales, Senior and Psy-

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fees. He’s received a wide range of support across the university.

Parking has been the talk of the campus for years, which has bolstered many doubts and concerns within students. The biggest concern being, is the administration hearing us?

“I understand the frustration and I also understand that some people operate out of emotions.

These are real world problems and I got that, but there’s real world solutions,” said Rick Wall, Chief of Public Safety.

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the Chief, alongside the Director of Parking and Transportation Carmen Gachupin, have been working diligently to bring a solution to the matter.

In an interview with the University Times, both Wall and Gachupin, address the concerns.

They are both looking at longterm solutions, which include creating parking spaces. “We’re in the process of trying to acquire off-site locations to be able to put an off-site parking lot,” said Wall.

“This would allow for a shuttle service, which is what many Cal States are doing.” The current dilemma being faced is the lack of

space around the University.

Before these solutions arrive, it’s important to acknowledge the background procedures that will have to be implemented to afford this and the alternatives students have to avoid the parking madness.

Currently to ease congestion during rush hours, student workers have been facilitating the flow of traffic. “They’re getting cars in and getting cars moving, so that we don’t have complete gridlock,” said Wall. Every morning

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Continued from cover they have meetings at seven, in which they listen to traffic radio scanners and set up a game plan to help direct it. The Monterey Park Police department is also contributing by sending traffic officers to help minimize the heavy circulation that comes out of the 710 freeway, that has previously closed off Ramona Blvd.

people all go to school Mondays and Wednesdays? So a student who comes Tuesdays and Thursdays would not be able to buy a permit and will have to buy daily permits, which ultimately will cost them more.” The good news is, he hopes that by next year they can get arrangements for off-site parking and make it happen.

But, that’s not enough for some.

Many students share the same opinion as Jennifer Ortega, Senior and Kinesiology Major. “They should sell a limited amount of parking permits because we paid $100 dollars and we’re not even guaranteed parking,” said Ortega.

This draws other issues, like the $10 dollar implementation fee in this fall’s parking permit and the arduous lines to purchase them at the Public and Transportation Office. A campus-wide email was sent stating the increase was due to the restorations made in Lot 5, which remodeled the area. It’s also a project that cost $1.5 million.

Reality is, that not every student enrolled is full-time, nor comes every day. In response to that Wall states a hypothetical, “What if the first seventy-six hundredth

“The parking lot fee increase was approved for three years and there will be an increase in the continuous two years by 10%,” said Gachupin.

Oct. 12, 2015 Parts of the changes are due to the semester conversion and the ones they plan to make on the lots. Compared to other CSU’s, Cal State LA’s price on parking permits is one of the lowest. Cal Poly Pomona’s quarterly permit cost $125 and Fullerton’s semester permit is $225, but even with the conversion approaching permits here will most likely remain lower.

They’ve also noted the student complaints of the long lines to purchase a permit. Wall recognizes the long lines and says there are other options. Cal State LA offers online services to purchase permits and save you the wait.

Quarter passes are also available in the Cal State LA app and the pay stations located at the parking lots.

Some things to look forward to are the upcoming arrival of a

space counting system. It’s an electronic sign at the entrance that tells you how many spaces are open and then on the app you could see it before you get to campus. Starting with Lot 5, “We’re already talking to vendors that have a space counting system,” said Gachupin. It’s a very expensive program and one of the reasons why parking increases have to take place. Gachupin is hoping to have it in place by next spring.

For those who just don’t want to deal with the madness anymore, the Public and Transportation office offers a wide range of solutions.

This University is the only Cal State to have a Metrolink station located on campus. Current students are eligible to obtain a 25% discount on monthly passes available at the ticket vending machines on the transit center. Local

and express lane buses, also offer students a monthly discount.

Orlando Duenas, Senior and Studio Arts Major, has been riding the bus to school since his freshman year. “You’re wasting a bunch of gas and you have to buy a permit,” said Duenas. “For me you’re spending more money, for less time.”

Lastly, bicycle lockers are available for rent for $10 to current students per quarter and $20 for faculty or staff. These resources could help save time, gas and money.

This situation has been tough on everyone, but solutions are on their way. It’s the beginning of a new school year; don’t let parking ruin the Golden Eagle Spirit.

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As of October 6th, parking permits have sold out. Chief of Campus Police Rick Wall commented on the situation, “It is simply unfair to continue the sales of permits without the guarantee of finding a space.”

With enrollment being at its highest with 27,000 students, parking permit sales reached a new peak. There were a total of 12,239 student permits sold including fall, annual, and housing.

According to Chief Wall, there are only 5,375 student spaces available.

This news comes after many students have been continuously expressing their concerns with finding parking on campus. As a result, a petition to change parking has been created by the Associated Student Inc. (ASI) President Ejmin Hakobian. With over a thousand signatures already submitted, the question still remains; what can and will be done to help alleviate this situation?

Hakobian explained to the University Times what prompted him to start the petition. “Students were waiting in line, frustrated, and I was in the line last year, so I know what it is like,” Hakobian said. “I went straight to my office, got the petition ready, grabbed

some water bottles and took it down to the students.”

Along with the petition, Hakobian wishes to ask Chief Wall to dismiss all parking tickets for the first two weeks. The reasoning for his proposal is because many students were left to rely on faculty parking in order to get to class.

Hakobian also acknowledges complaints from the surrounding community with students parking off-campus in the neighborhood residential area.

Alhambra resident Jason Negrete explains how the parking problem stretches past on-campus parking. “Some of the neighbors here do get upset with the students because they end up blocking their driveways,” Negrete said. There has also been an increase in tickets given to students parking on Westmont Dr., and the surrounding streets on Thursdays.

An argument between a student and his neighbor broke out this past week over a disagreement on street parking. The situation did not escalate past the argument, but it was “eye-opening” for Negrete to see the frustration.

In addition, a letter was issued to Alhambra residents from Alhambra’s Chief of Police Mark Yokoyama, shown in an image posted onto the Cal State LA Parking Assistance, a group created to help students find parking. In this letter Chief Yokoyama explains, “It has come to the City of Alhambra’s attention that with the new school year, a parking dilemma has emerged in the neighborhoods surrounding Cal State University, Los Angeles that is affecting our residents’ quality of life.” He further explains that

“the Alhambra Police Department is aware of this situation and has been citing vehicles that are in violation of parking regulations.”

Numerous solutions have been proposed to alleviate the parking situation. Parking Director Carmen Gachuping has been working closely with Chief Wall in bringing more parking options to campus. “A new off-site parking location is in the works and should be finalized in the upcoming weeks,” Gachuping said.

Chief Wall explained the cost to build a structure. “A parking structure costs approximately $2,400 per space, if we want a 1,000 space structure that will be $2.4 million,” Wall said. Through the sales of annual, fall, and housing permits, Parking and Transportation made a total of $1.3 million this quarter alone.

“We have too many students.

Even creating a parking structure won’t necessarily help,” said Jasmin Salgado, second year Television and Film student told the University Times. It begs the question: If we lack adequate space for students, then why are we continuing to increase enrollment?

Only furthering concerns on the increased enrollment has been expressed in a recent Board of Directors meeting with President Covino. “Thanks to all students who have signed and ASI members for putting this petition together,” said Hakobian, who sincerely hoped that the ongoing petition would potentially become “a good opportunity for community, students, and the university to come together.”

The University is currently going through many changes. With a growing student population plus

the problematic parking situation, answers and immediate solutions are expected and desperately needed in the near future.

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Cal State LA teams up with the Women’s Heart Alliance and The Clinton Foundation to prevent heart disease in young women.

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Young women commonly arm themselves against dangers of the human kind by avoiding darkly lit streets and suspicious strangers.

Yet, with all our caution, the “lady killer” lies patiently waiting inside our own bodies: heart disease.

Common causes of heart disease - including stress, an unhealthy diet, and lack of exercise – are a perfect compliment to the college condition.

Students forced to juggle far too many responsibilities rarely find the time to sleep, let alone make a real meal.

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Cal State LA announced their intention to transform our campus into a healthy environment with a heart health event and panel, featuring Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, on Monday, October 5th. This event launched The Clinton Health Matters Initiative, a national campaign - formed by the Clinton Foundation, Women’s Heart Alliance (WHA), and Cal State LA - that aims to reduce the risk of young women developing heart disease.

“The goal of improving women’s heart health fits beautifully with Cal State LA,” said President Covino. “Our First Lady has made students’ inner well-being her first priority, and

we integrate this into student success.”

Heart disease, the #1 killer of women, is an obvious threat to students’ well-being. This risk is furthered by its common misconception as an ‘old man’s disease,’ due to clinical standards that are often based on male subjects.

“Many illnesses I saw in the hospital are preventable, and chief among those is heart disease,” Murthy said. “However, women often have a different set of symptoms than what is normally expected, and minority communities are hit far harder by these conditions.”

With women making up 60% of the Cal State LA student population, and a prominent Latina population, our campus is a scary reflection of the demographic most vulnerable to cardiovascular disease. It’s a reflection of a public that often experiences symptoms atypical of those expected from heart disease sufferers.

From 10 A.M. to 5 P.M., the U-SU plaza was filled with stations fighting these misconceptions. Next to the plaza stage, stands were stocked with health-care professionals offering free screenings. Exercise sessions gathered frequently in front of the stage.

(NCLR) President Janet Murguia, and Cal State LA. President Covino presented student and faculty alike with a rare opportunity to receive personal attention from leading medical and activist authorities. The panel focused on our ability to fight heart disease through everyday choices and conversations.

“Even walking briskly for 22 minutes a day reduces chances of heart disease and diabetes,” Murthy said. “It’s so important that each of us uses our voice to build a culture of prevention. All of us have people we love in our lives who we can encourage to be healthier.”

Murthy used campus organizations, such as SHAC, as an example of our need to build communities that support this culture of prevention.

“The greatest challenge facing American health is a feeling of disempowerment,” Murthy said.

“We have the ability to shift dangerous trends, but we have to engage in America. I saw the health hut and nutrition table while I was standing outside, and that is such a vital source of information for students.”

Janet Murguia, President and CEO of NCLR, stressed that this need for community empowerment was especially vital for Latinas.

Nearby booths were hosted by organizations such as Mind Matters, the Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC), the Student Dietetic Association (SDA), and the Public Health Department.

“We’re the most uninsured community,” Murguia said.

“It’s so important for Latinas to know they’re not alone, and local organizations able to connect with the community are powerful agents of change.”

At 1:30 P.M., in the Golden Eagle Ballroom, a heart health panel featuring Dr. Rita Redberg, Surgeon General Murthy, National Council of La Raza

Any student wishing to understand more about their heart health can make an appointment at the Student Health Center by calling (323) 343-3302.

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Become a mentor, change a life Uriel Rivera dedicates his life to helping students reach their educational endeavors.

Ani Nalbandian Contributor

A dedicated mentor can be life changing for someone who is seeking guidance, and Uriel Rivera is committed to changing lives. For over a year, Rivera has been a mentor to many with CollegeSpring, an organization that assists college bound students from low income backgrounds achieve higher SAT scores and improve overall performance. Through CollegeSpring, Rivera has assisted students with SAT prep courses, financial aid filing, college counseling, degree planning, career services, and tutoring services.

On top of a full-time class load, he spends any extra time he has helping his students. “I want to help these student’s lives because I consider them my family,” Rivera said.

Most students who participate in the CollegeSpring program are coming from backgrounds that are not necessarily conducive to completing a college degree.

These students may not believe college is in their future for either financial or educational reasons, but people like Rivera will help assist them through every step of the process in order to successfully graduate.

The students who participate in CollegeSpring are very appreciative of mentors like Rivera and the work that they do. Many of them go on to become mentors, and the majority of the current staff are alumni of the program.

Rivera remembers one particular student who was very distracted during class sessions and frequently arrived late. When he asked the student if he was having any troubles in his personal life, the student confessed that he had been struggling with finances and had no money to take the bus home. Uriel proved to be an exceptional mentor, providing the student with some counseling, lending emotional support, and made it possible for the student to get home by donating the last of his cash for his

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transportation. After that day the student began improving and six months later when the student took his SAT’s a second time, he had improved upon his score by approximately 1,000 points.

CollegeSpring is currently looking for mentors. You can visit their website at www.collegespring.org or email their Los Angeles area Talent Coordinator, Melissa

Thiriez at mthiriez@collegespring.org for more information.

If you are a student interested in participating in the SAT/College Prep Program, you can contact Rivera at urivera91@gmail.com. He will be in the Career Center for an information session on Oct. 12th from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

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Men’s Soccer Team prepares for the CCAA tournament as they cruised past Hawaii Hilo.

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Who said five goals are not in fashion on this side of the world?

Yes, while European clubs have had their share of 5 goal blowouts this season, the Golden Eagles men’s soccer team demolished Hawaii Hilo 5-0 during a home game this past Wednesday. The Golden Eagles, who have been unbreakable at home, scored all five goals by the end of the first half. Troy Dumlao scored a pair, while Kaan Gultoprak, Eduardo Almaraz, and Herbert Biste also each got a taste of the action.

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Keep the trend going

With Dumlao’s early opener in the 11th minute, Hawaii Hilo found it very difficult to stop the barrage of goals that proceeded.

Tyler Hoffman, the goalie for Hawaii Hilo, made a couple of good saves but there was only so much he was able to do. Dumalo has now extended his count to five goals for the Golden Eagles, and is the leading scorer for the team.

Cal State LA had 23 shots, 13 shots on goal, and managed to get 10 corner kicks. The Golden Eagle defense did well, not allowing any corner kicks in favor of Hawaii Hilo. The Golden Eagle keeper Steven Barrer also had a couple of good saves.

The Eagles definitely had to come out and score, being that they had only scored two goals in the last four games. UC San Diego shut out the Golden Eagles on Sunday, October 4th’s game.

UC San Diego succeeded in closing the gap, and is now just two points behind Cal State LA for fourth place.

Although the game against Hawaii Hilo was not a conference game, the match served to regain the team’s finishing touch. The Golden Eagles have scored more than 3 goals on two occasions: the first at Saint Martin’s 4-0, and the second this past Wednesday against Hawaii Hilo 5-0.

There are five more conference games left before the CCAA, or California Collegiate Athletic Association, championship tournament begins. It is very great to see that the offensive portion of the team has re-emerged.

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RESUMEN DE LA SEMANA Por Martha J. Orellana 1. Medalla para el cocinero ejemplar El pasado jueves, en una fiesta de gala celebrada en Washington, la candidata demócrata Hillary Clinton entregó la medalla del Instituto del Caucus Hispano en el Congreso a José Andrés, el cocinero español demandado por Donald Trump.

En la entrega de este galardón, Clinton se dirigió a Andrés diciendo “agradezco su generosidad, su amistad y su valor, así como por combatir la odiosa retórica anti-inmigrante, él nos recuerda que siempre debemos defender lo correcto, no importa lo que cueste”.

Andrés sabe que como él, los hispanos aportan a la economía de este país y que Donald Trump erra al señalar a los mexicanos como ‘violadores y narcotraficantes’.

Por esta razón, él retiró su restaurante de la propiedad del candidato en Washington. El chef posee una prestigiosa cadena de restaurantes en la que ha empleado a otros inmigrantes latinos que también buscan cumplir el sueño americano.

compañía traicionó la confianza de los ciudadanos americanos y que los responsables deberán ser castigados con cárcel. Frank Pallone, congresista de Nueva Jersey, fue determinante al declarar que castigarán severamente a la empresa alemana por este engaño y exigirán castigos penales a las personas responsables. “Es la única manera de acabar con esta cultura de negligencia en la industria”, indicó Pallone.

Los legisladores presentaron las evidencia de este fraude y manifestaron que fue “claramente intencionado”. Esta industria vendió alrededor de 11 millones de vehículos en todo el mundo con dicho problema y de estos casi medio millón en EE UU.

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3. Castigo para Messi

2. ¡Volkswagen farsante!

La Abogacía del Estado de Barcelona que representa los intereses de Hacienda, considera que entre los años 2007 y 2009, Messi cometió tres delitos fiscales (no declaración de impuestos) contra la hacienda pública. Por dicha razón, la fiscalía pidió veintidós meses de prisión para el jugador del Barcelona. Además, la Agencia Tributaria pide le exige una multa de 4,1 millones de euros al futbolista.

El congreso estadounidense exigió responsabilidades penales a Volkswagen y sus directivos por haber falsificado las emisiones de sus automóviles diesel.

La Abogacía del Estado también pidió la misma pena de cárcel para Jorge Horacio quien fue decisivo para que Messi evitara pagar impuestos.

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Michael Horn, dirigente de esta fábrica alemana para el mercado americano, reconoció ante los legisladores de este país que desde hace año y medio conocía el problema. Además, anunció que Volkswagen retira la solicitud hecha para los modelos del 2016.

El Comité de Energía y Comercio en la Cámara de Representantes señalaron que esta

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31 casos impunes en México desde 1992 Por Xanni Valentín Chavira Homicidios dejan a familias desoladas ante un gobierno mexicano corrupto.

El pasado 8 de octubre, el Comité para la Protección de Periodistas (CPJ) informó que México es el octavo país con mayor índice de impunidad a nivel mundial. Desde 1992 esta nación sólo ha impartido justicia a uno de los 32 asesinatos contra periodistas.

El CPJ sostuvo que “el puntaje de impunidad en México ha aumentado más del

doble desde su primera inclusión en el índice, en 2008".

En los últimos 10 años se han reportado 19 periodistas asesinados que informaban sobre la corrupción y delincuencia en la república. De acuerdo al portal informativo Aristegui Noticias, en el 2013 la nación aprobó una ley que permitió a las autoridades proceder con “mayor jurisdicción para enjuiciar a los responsables de delitos contra periodistas”. No obstante, esta legislación no ha sido ejercida.

México se encuentra en la lista de los 10 países con mayor índice de impunidad en crímenes contra la prensa junto con Somalia, Irak, Siria, Filipinas, Sudán del Sur, Sri Lanka, Afganistán, Pakistán y Rusia.

La división de los porcentajes con respecto a las muertes de reporteros es indignante. El CPJ reportó que desde 1992 el 91 por ciento de los crímenes permanecen sin resolver, el 6 por ciento está registrado como justicia parcial y sólo el 3 por ciento, es decir una persona, como justicia completa.

La única ocasión en la que se hizo justicia fue en el caso de Ruperto Armenta Gerardo, informador de El Regional de Sinaloa, quien fue ejecutado por el abogado Felipe de Jesús Lizárraga el 5 de febrero de 1995.

Es indignante que el gobierno mexicano no cumpla con su obligación de proteger a sus habitantes, en especial a los que arriesgan su vida para mantener a la población informada.

SALUD Consejos para reducir el estrés ¿Cómo relajarse durante el año escolar?

Por Graciela López Desde el comienzo hasta el final del trimestre, los estudiantes nos saturamos de tareas escolares.

Al mismo tiempo, la mayoría de la sociedad estudiantil se ocupa de responsabilidades extras tales como el trabajo o estar al cuidado de la familia.

A causa de estas obligaciones, la tensión del cuerpo aumenta mientras que la energía no da abasto. Una vida estresante nos puede traer resultados psicológicos y físicos negativos.

En la actualidad existen numerosas técnicas eficaces para reducir el estrés hasta eliminarlo por completo.

El dormir por lo menos siete horas diarias ha probado ser la solución más destacada contra la tensión. No obstante, una jornada de sueño completo es muchas veces imposible de completar por

el exceso de trabajo. A pesar de esto, es crucial conciliar el sueño las horas recomendadas o nuestro cuerpo podría sufrir también de obesidad, depresión o diabetes.

Llevar una dieta saludable es otro consejo que escuchamos casi a diario. La vida de estudiante es conocida por recurrir a la comida rápida, pero esta disminuye el nivel de energía que necesitamos.

Por lo tanto, es recomendable seguir la pirámide alimenticia y consumir porciones mayores de vegetales, frutas y granos.

El ejercicio es fundamental en nuestras vidas ya que reduce la ansiedad de una manera considerable.

Los expertos recomiendan ejercitarse por lo menos treinta minutos cada día, de tres a seis días por semana.

Cabe destacar que es preferible realizar un tipo de actividad física que sea placentera para el individuo, un deporte favorito por ejemplo.

Podemos recurrir a otras actividades para complementar nuestra ocupada rutina:

-El escuchar música clásica o sonidos de la naturaleza puede ayudarnos a bajar la presión sanguínea y los niveles de cortisol, el cual está vinculado con el estrés.

-Sustituir la cafeína por tés naturales. El café y las bebidas energizantes suben la presión sanguínea mientras que el té contiene antioxidantes como flavonoides que relajan el sistema nervioso.

- Rodearse de personas que nos brindan apoyo es una opción más en la lucha contra la ansiedad.

Asimismo, encontrar fuentes que nos hagan reír ayuda a la liberación de endorfinas que causan un efecto relajante.

Estos son algunos de los métodos que atenúan la estresante vida de estudiante que llevamos. Cada persona puede explorar distintas maneras de relajarse, lo que nuestro cuerpo y mente más necesitan en esta etapa de estudiante.

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The Alumni Report: Emily Whistler

wanted to do.

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“My decision to attend this school came after talking to several members of the Cal State LA

“While birds were a big part of our past, we are losing them across the coastline,” said Whistler. “Archaeology gives us the time frame to answer questions that require large spans of data beyond the past 50 years, such as the global climate and strategies for modern bird conservation.”

Emily discusses life as a Ph.D. student at Washington State University after earning a bachelors and masters degree from Cal State LA.

In the four years that Emily spent in the graduate program at Cal State LA, she developed a distinguished academic and professional reputation through professional presentations, fieldwork expeditions, and her research on birds along the Southern California Bight.

Emily Whistler at the M.A. graduation in June 2015 Photo courtesy | Emily’s Facebook

Hannah Jacobsen Staff Reporter

Emily Whistler began her first year as a Ph.D. student at Washington State University this fall, after receiving her B.A. and M.A. from Cal State LA. Her expertise extends in the study of birds; bird bones to be exact.

While discussing the ways she discovered her passion, she emphasized how important her open mind and work ethic were to earning her current status as a Ph.D. student. Her ability to recognize the potential in what others left unnoticed was a factor that contributed to her spot in the archaeology graduate program at

Cal State LA. “I was offered a senior project having to do with bird remains, because at the time I was interested in researching human diets for my honors thesis,” said Whistler.

“At first, it was just an extra project that had been lying around, but it set my career path in motion and made me realize how important birds were to understanding our ecosystem.”

Prior to this fateful discovery, Emily had come to Cal State LA as a transfer student who was already pretty sure of what she

anthropology department,” Whistler said. “I found that this school was the most active in supporting academically-inclined students in their research. I didn’t intend to specialize in archeology at first, but I found the California Coastal Archaeology Lab (CCAL) and just loved it.”

After two more years in the bachelors program, Emily finished her senior project and her Bachelors in Anthropology. She was accepted into the Cal State LA Archaeology Program, where she continued to work with birds under her mentor, Dr. René Vel-

While birds remain her favorite research subject, Emily’s core passion was revealed in her time as a teacher and mentor to undergraduate students in CCAL. “I was teaching my first group of students out at the Danielson Ranch site, a place where we take students out for practical experience in archaeological techniques,” Whistler said. “I realized that I wanted to be a teacher while I was watching them learn.

Knowing that I was the reason they were understanding these concepts was such a rewarding experience.”

Emily continuously developed her love for teaching in the field

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and lab. She wrote her thesis, walked for graduation in June 2015, and was accepted into the prestigious Ph.D. program for archaeology at Washington State University in Pullman, Washington.

After almost 10 years of working her way towards a doctorate program, Emily remembers this as an emotional and rewarding transition.

“It’s pretty surreal to realize that I’m finally here,” said Whistler, from her new home in the adorable town of Pullman. “It’s amazing to think that something I’ve been working for so long has actually been realized. I am a Ph.D. student.”

Emily’s average day consists of classes at 9 A.M., an afternoon of teaching, and evenings spent holding office hours to help undergraduates understand the course work; all while trying to fit in homework, course reading, and a tiny bit of sleep.

As Emily spent her rare day off giving an interview for her alma mater, her voice conveyed – over the humor and sleepy tones of her conversation – a satisfaction at that sense of belonging she has found in her world of academia, and a sense of purpose that we are all searching for in our own academic journey.

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Oct. 12, 2015

THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS EVENT CALENDAR MONDAY 12 TUESDAY 13 WEDNESDAY 14 th

National Coming Out Day: How Do I Tell Them?

12:00 p.m., Alhambra Room, 3rd Floor, U-SU CLSRC Chat: #IAmNotACriminal 3:15 p.m., Pasadena Room, 3rd Floor, U-SU

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College Expenses – Budget Management 101 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Housing Phase II Lounge The Clothesline Project: Know Your Rights 3:15 p.m., Alhambra Room, 3rd Floor, U-SU Self-Defense Education: Rape Aggression Defense Systems (R.A.D.) 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Los Angeles Room, 3rd Floor, U-SU

Outsiders, Outliers, and Outcasts: Jeremy Huw Williams and Paula Fan 3:15 p.m., Musical Hall, First Floor, Music Building

WPE Workshop 9:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., JFK Library, Palmer Wing, Rm 1039A U-Lead: Leadership Within 2:00 p.m., San Gabriel Room, 3rd Floor, U-SU DIY Picture Frames 2:00p.m. to 4:00p.m., Los Angeles Room ABC, 3rd Floor, U-SU (Re)defining the API Identity 3:15p.m., Asian Pacific Islanders Resource Center, 2nd Floor, U-SU

FRIDAY 16th

THURSDAY 15th STARS: What it Means To Be A Successful Dreamer/AB540 Student 3:15 p.m., Alhambra Room, 3rd Floor, U-SU

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WPE Workshop 1:00p.m. to 5:00p.m.

King Hall, B, Rm 2005 Organization Development Meeting 2:00 p.m., Los Angeles Room, 3rd Floor, U-SU