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Ramadan Mubarak!

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Managing Editor Ramadan mubarak! Happy Ramadan! This year’s Ramadan month has officially started on June 6, and it will end on July 6.

In this month of spiritual detox, Muslims around the world will fast and abstain from eating and drinking during the daylight hours. Once the sun sets, they are able to consume their meals. They also need to avoid conflicts, inappropriate behaviors, and negative thoughts.

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Congratulations to Cal State LA’s largest graduating class Mimi Li

Contributor For the first time in Cal State LA history, nearly 8,000 graduates walked the stage to receive their diplomas for the 69th Commencement. The ceremonies took place over a span of three days on June 9,

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Graduate students in the College of Health and Human Services and the College of Natural and Social Sciences walked on June 9.

The following day, ceremonies were held for both grad-

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uates and undergraduates in the College of Business and Economics, the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology, and the College of Natural and Social Sciences.

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Jim Saia to be Cal State LA head coach for upcoming basketball season Janice Peregrina

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The University unveiled the new head coach for the men’s basketball team, Jim Saia. Saia has almost thirty years of basketball coaching experience, spanning across eight colleges in California, including UCLA, USC, and Cal State San Marcos.

Saia has been involved in the sport since high school, and played college basketball at both Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and Chapman University, winning notable Coaches Awards and earning Best Defensive Player. Saia has expansive experience, making him a formidable and exciting addition to Cal State LA’s sports department. “[Saia] understands Cal State LA’s mission: to teach our stu-

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dents to push boundaries of excellence in academics, athletics, and all their pursuits,” Cal State LA President Covino endorsed.

still character in student athletes.”

Mike Garrett previously worked with Jim Saia during his 20042005 stint in USC.

Mike Garrett, the recently appointed executive director for athletics, lauded Saia and called him a “coach’s coach,” and believes he “knows how to build championship programs and in-

Due to his connections at USC, Saia is one of many that Garrett has brought aboard the Cal State Athletics staff, including Cheryl Miller.

According to History.com, Ramadan is the ninth month in the 12-month Islamic calendar. There is no confirmed date for it because the calendar is lunar, and therefore it’s different every year, following the phases of the moon. It is one of the major holidays for Muslims, and usually ends with a three-day celebration called Eid al-Fitr, “Feast of Fast-Breaking”. Also, all Muslims who have reached puberty and are in good health are required to fast. The sick and elderly, pregnant women, travelers, and the nursing ones are exempt from fasting, but they are supposed to make it up in the future or feed the poor instead.

Nowadays, many Muslim families have moved to different countries and integrated with the local culture. Although they no longer fast and pray from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan, they still keep the tradition of resisting food and drink during daytime while they take care of their daily business. Practicing kindness and positivity are also included in their daily activities.

During Saia’s seven years as top assistant coach at UCLA, his teams led as top-ranked recruiting classes in the nation both in 1998 and 2001, and led as second-ranked in the nation in 1997.

Saia’s UCLA teams have won three Pacific-10 championships, and have made multiple appearances in the NCAA’s “Sweet 16” and one appearance in the NCAA’s “Elite 8.”

Saia has also mentored ten UCLA basketball team members who have gone on to the NBA, including Baron Davis, Dan Gadzuric, Earl Watson, Jason Kapono, and Jerome Moiso.

Saia spent most of his basketball career experience as head coach at Cal State San Marcos, from 2011-2016. Under Saia’s leadership, the San Marcos team won over thirty games in back-toback seasons, made multiple trips to the NAIA National Championship, and won back-to-back championship tournament titles

Zahra Hasan is a Muslim student from the University of Westminster in London, and she is originally from Dubai and currently enjoying the month of Ramadan. “I enjoy that I get to better myself and to understand what those who don’t have food and water on a daily basis must go through; It’s a humbling experience.” She also mentioned the personal difficulties for her, saying, “It’s hard in the U.K. because the day is so long- it’s 19 hours long.”

Dedication, self-reflection and self-discipline are significant during Ramadan. It’s the time of the year to focus on oneself and restraint from material desires. The idea is to keep people reminded of their thoughts and prayers during fasting for the rest of the year.

The Eid al-Fitr is even more satisfying for Muslims living in the U.K., since they face the longest Ramadan in 33 years since the holiday happens alongside the summer solstice, according to BBC News.

The feast will start after Ramadan ends and it will be a great celebration with particular prayers and meals shared by family, relatives, and friends. There will be gifts exchanged as well, reminiscent of Christmas.

For Muslims who are currently fasting and the ones who want to take this opportunity to practice self-reflection, hope you will have a successful and meaningful Ramadan. There will be 15 days left till Eid al-Fitr, so carry on!

for the Association of Independent Institution.

Some of Saia’s other notable achievements include being named National Coach of the Year for Basketball Times magazine in 2014 and 2014, as well as being named Association of Independent Institution Coach of the Year, twice.

Saia strives to bring the Golden Eagles to more victories in upcoming seasons. “I came to Cal State LA to teach student athletes to be successful on the court, in the classroom, and in life. We’re going to win championships and graduate young men who will embody the University’s mission of engagement, service, and the public good.”

Cal State LA welcomes Coach Saia and looks forward to seeing his leadership skills be put to work for the Golden Eagles.

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Seventeen year old becomes youngest Cal State LA graduate Anthony Karambelas Contributor

Early Entrance Program graduate, youngest of Class of 2016

Graduating so soon? Generally, finishing high school at the age of 17 is already considered early.

Then again, Steven Hewitt isn’t your average 17-year-old. Graduating with summa cum laude of his class, this exceptional teenager’s age makes him the youngest member of the class of 2016. In perspective, he’s five years ahead of schedule.

If you’ve ever passed by the basement in King Hall, you might have noticed a hive of teenagers. Perhaps you thought they were LACSHA or Stern MASS student, but they’re neither.

The Early Entrance Program (EEP) at Cal State LA offers 11 through 16 year-olds the opportunity to begin their undergraduate career, effectively skipping high school and in some cases, middle school as well. In four to five years, these highly gifted students receive legitimate baccalaureate

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degrees from Cal State LA. Most EEP students have different reasons for starting college so early.

Hewitt was admitted to the EEP when he was fourteen years old.

“I was being homeschooled before I entered the Early Entrance Program at Cal State LA,” Hewitt said. “At that time, I was already learning from my parent’s college textbooks.” Hewitt later noted he did not regret the decision to join the EEP. But different from the standard EEP story, the traditional school experience satisfied him well.

“I lived in Wisconsin during my middle school years and I had a really strong homeschool community there. I had awesome friends and was involved in a lot of activities.” When his father’s job necessitated his transfer to Los Angeles, however, he had no choice but to find a new intellectual home.

Evidently, he has thrived with a 4.0 GPA and many awards and accolades under his belt. But academics are not the only thing that makes Hewitt who he is. This teenager has strong morals too,

Student, Black Lives Matter activist arrested for felony lynching Ricky Rodas Contributor

Black Lives Matter activist and Cal State LA student Jasmine Abdullah Richards was convicted for felony lynching and sentenced to 90 days in jail and three months probation on Tuesday, June 7.

Police officers arrived to the scene and arrested her, and Richards and fellow protestors came to her defense. In a video, Richards can be seen and heard speaking out against the officers who were escorting the woman into the police car.

Richards was charged under California Penal Code 405a: “A person who participates in the taking by means of a riot of another person from the lawful custody of a peace officer is guilty of a felony, punishable by imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170 for two, three, or four years.”

“I have been able to maintain a high GPA partially because I’ve always tried to do my best work, but mostly because God has blessed my efforts.”

Additionally, Hewitt is as generous and selfless as it gets. He is very passionate about teaching and helping others. In one of his Summer 2015 classes, CS 488, his professor introduced a very challenging assignment; writing a general parser, “a significant part of a compiler—the piece of code that turns what programmers write into actual instructions that the computer executes.” Towards the end of the class, a student approached him for help. Hewitt was impressed by how she had audited the class - receiving no credit, but simply for the knowledge - and so consented to assist her.

“I walked her through not only how the parser is supposed to be implemented, but also what the function of each piece of it was.

And when I was done, she had the knowledge she needed to be able to complete the assignment.

Afterwards, she sent me a message detailing how grateful she was that I had taken the time to help her and how she wanted to pay that forward by helping others. That very eloquently written message really moved me and I case, to not sentence the activist.

State Senator Holly Mitchell (D-Los Angeles) released a statement in which she criticized the verdict of the case.

“It is difficult, when viewing the video of Jasmine Richards’ encounter with the police, to follow the reasoning behind a felony conviction,” Mitchell said. “Sadly, this case is likely to contribute to the notion that justice is selectively enforced.”

Jasmine Richards sentenced to 90 days in jail.

The incident in question occurred in August 2015, when Richards was leading a protest in Pintoresco Park in Pasadena. A woman, accused by a restaurant owner for punching an employee due to a payment dispute, walked onto the park where the protest was taking place.

attributing his success to his faith.

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California legislature passed anti-lynching laws such as 405a in 1933 in order to combat the hate crimes that were committed against African Americans. In recent years, lawyers and prosecutors have begun to apply the law to protest situations.

Richards is not the first African-American to be charged under this law. Last year, 20-year-old Black Lives Matter activist Maile Mae Hamilton was charged after allegedly interfering with the arrest of a fellow activist at an anti-police brutality rally in Sacramento.

Richards’ case does set a precedent, however, as she is the first African-American to be tried and convicted on the charges.

Her attorney Nana Gyamfi, a professor of Pan African Studies at Cal State LA, expressed her frustration

with the jury’s verdict in an interview with TV/Radio Outlet Democracy Now. “[To] take this law, that was used allegedly to protect black people from being lynched, and to turn around and use this law against a black person who is actually speaking about the lynchings, the serial lynchings, that are going on at the hands of police, not just in Pasadena, but all over this country, is more than ironic, it’s disgusting.”

Richards faced a maximum fouryear sentence, and received credit for the 18 days she has served; her attorney plans to appeal the decision.

An overwhelming 87,109 people signed an online letter of support of Jasmine Richards. It was created in the hopes of convincing Judge Elaine Lu, who presided over the

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don’t think that I will ever really forget it. That really was the motivation for me wanting to become a teacher. Making other people happy by adding to their understanding and knowledge made me happy, too.”

This compassionate teenager, however, is not without his struggles. Having graduated in three years, he described his last year as being quite challenging academically, mostly because of the sheer volume of work.

Heading off to UC Berkeley in the fall, there is no limit to the wonders he will accomplish there. “UC Berkeley is an amazing school with a diverse student body. Berkeley’s computer science graduate school program is ranked number one and strikes a good balance between practice and theory. The school in general has so much to offer,” said Hewitt.

The whiz kid had one last piece of advice for his peers. “Any students who think that they might want to consider going to graduate school is to focus on research early on. It’s generally not enough to have good grades and GRE scores. Graduate schools are looking for strong research experience. Don’t wait until your senior year because by then you are already filling out graduate school applications.”

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The question to hold active shooter training on campus Espi Juarez Contributor

Cease fire.

With the recent UCLA shooting, several Cal State LA professors and students are worried and curious whether professors on our campus should be required to receive active shooter training.

“I think we need more than Internet-based training because that’s how work exercises are done in an institution this big, and at the end of the day I don’t know how you prepare for a shooting on an open campus,” says Professor George Sanchez Tello of the Chicano Studies Department.

He also said the incident at UCLA isn’t a black and white issue with a good professor and bad student. Professor Sanchez is concerned about his students at Cal State LA, receiving enough support with mental health issues and being assisted on campus during finals because of high stress levels. He also can’t help feeling concerned about his own safety.

“I think about it every time I hear about a shooting on campus,” Professor Sanchez said.

“Most people never imagine it will happened to them but my perspective is ‘when is it going to happen at Cal State LA?’” Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police Rick Wall has offered presentations to be shown

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Last but not least, graduates and undergraduates donned their caps and gowns for the ceremonies for the Charter College of Education, the College of Arts and Letters, and the College of Health and Human Services.

“I couldn’t be more proud of our graduates and all they have accomplished,” said Cal State LA President William A. Covino. “They will become part of a storied history of inventors and innovators, citizens and civil leaders who learned on this campus, and have become standard-bearers for Cal State LA and its mission of engagement, service, and the public good.”

Despite harsh criticism from many, Angelina Diaz, a Child Development major with em-

to each department on campus regarding emergency training of all types.

“The short answer is no, we don’t have a policy that requires professors to have active shooter training. But we do offer it, 3 or 4 times a year and have around 200 people in attendance.” Along with Professor Sanchez, Chief Wall agrees mental illness has lead to many of these shootings.

Thalia Castro, a Social Work major believes that students along with professors should have active shooter training along with fire drills. “It would be beneficial, we need to have an idea of at least what we should avoid doing.”

Castro is not only concerned about her professors training but also about the campus environment and whether our buildings are ready for this type of emergency.

“At UCLA the doors opened out, so when the cops told them to put something at their door to block the shooter from entering the door-way, it was useless. This is something all universities need to take into consideration this day in-age, just because mental health issues go unnoticed among a lot of students.”

Other students hope to learn a way to prevent the shooting from escalating if they are in the situation. They hope their professors would also learn the tactics of stopping the shooter from firing.

phasis in Youth Agency Administration, pursued her educational goals and cites her daughter as encouragement and motivation.

“It’s amazing knowing that many young individuals are reaching their educational goals,” Diaz said. “Being part of the largest graduating class makes me feel excited and proud. Because we all have accomplished another chapter in our lives.” Diaz became a young mother at sixteen.

Jacqueline Villanueva, a Pre-Law student who majored in Sociology with an emphasis in Law and Society, led the Pre-Law Society at Cal State LA as secretary.

“The fact that this year’s graduating class breaks the record not only is amazing but it is a reflection of how important education is,” Villanueva said. “In addition, it shows our

Maria Morales, a Criminal Justice major worries that campus shootings aren’t being prevented.

“It’s necessary for professors to be up to date on this issue, it has become too familiar of an experience and there needs to be some sort of diffusion training,” stated Morales.

Erik Benavides, a senior in Chicano Studies feels enraged about the multiple yearly shootings endangering the life of innocent students. “At this point, yes, professors should have some type of training. But I also think different gun control laws should be implemented. California may have some restrictions but I personally believe it should be made almost impossible to purchase one. As a student, I do not want to walk around feeling like my life’s in danger.”

Christine Nwachuku, a Rehabilitation Services major has previously received training on what to do during a shooting at a city event. But she also believes it’s not the professor’s job to neither save nor rescue his or her students.

“Schools should have taught or teach kids about what to do.

When push comes to shove, there’s not much you can do. But if you want to be safe you have to do something, said Nwachuku. “[And] not rely on someone to do it for you and in this situation you can’t save others without saving yourself first.”

Golden Eagle students’ resiliency and their will to thrive, which makes me proud.”

Jose C. Ambrocio, an Anthropology major, expressed gratitude to his brother who brought him here at the age of twelve so that he could have greater opportunities in the U.S. “I am super stoked to be graduating amongst the largest graduating minority professionals as an undocumented, AB 540 student,” Ambrocio said. “I am not the only undocumented student to walk the stage but it is an accomplishment.”

Cal State LA students have much to be proud of. The current number of graduates is close to double of that from Cal State LA’s last report in 2014 which stated a total of 4,520 graduates in the 20132014 years.

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Let’s get a thousand feet high with glass “skyslide” uses pixels to create reflective images based on body movement.

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To commemorate the opening of the Sky Space and Sky Slide, OUE Sky Space LA is hosting a free block party on June 25 that is open to the public from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M. around the U.S. Bank Tower on S. Hope Street between Hope Place and 3rd Street. The block party will feature various amounts of entertainment and activities, from live performances, food trucks, to a 21 and over area that will feature alcoholic beverages.

Sky Slide available to public beginning June 25.

Rising almost 1,000 feet tall in Downtown Los Angeles is OUE’s Sky Slide that resides on the iconic U.S. Bank tower, the tallest skyscraper West of the Mississippi. The news of the Sky Slide was announced earlier this year to accompany OUE’s Sky Space, which is an open-air lounge that will feature many interactive experiences that celebrate the culture and community of Los Angeles.

The forty-five foot long outdoor glass slide will allow guests to glide from the 70th floor to the 69th floor. The Sky Slide is approximately 4 feet wide and made entirely of 1-¼ inches of clear glass to create thrills for those who seek it. The clear structure will also allow individuals who slide down the glass to get a great view of the city from the side of the slide and a view of the financial district of Downtown L.A. under them. Even though the slide is made of glass, it is approved for safety and fun.

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“The Sky Slide boasts a safe, thrilling experience unlike any other in the world,” said OUE’s Lucy Rumantir, President & Chief Executive Officer. “Guests of all ages will have the opportunity to transform their view of Los Angeles as they glide down, gazing at unparalleled views of the city.”

The see through slide is not the only amenity that the sky space has to offer in the large event

space that lies high in the sky.

A 2,800 square foot observation deck allows guests to get a stunning 360-degree view of Los Angeles and the surrounding areas, making it the state’s tallest open air observation deck.

One can spot well-known landmarks around Los Angeles from the panoramic view of the observation deck, such as the legendary Hollywood sign and the Staples Center.

Dr. LaPolt takes on a new journey at California State University of Dominguez Hills Marcela Valdivia

A new beginning, a new adventure.

“A very small boy was waiting with a family after the ceremony, holding a large bouquet of roses, and had a huge smile on his face. When his mother, a graduate, reached him, he hugged her

Dr. Phil LaPolt, Associate Vice President for Research and Academic Personnel with oversight of Faculty and Academic Student Employee Matters and Academic Research, will say farewell to Cal State LA to assume the position of dean of Natural and Behavioral Sciences at California State University of Dominguez Hills.

Dr. LaPolt received his Ph.D. in Anatomy at the University of California of Los Angeles in 1988, followed by postdoctoral training in Reproductive Endocrinology/Cellular and Molecular Biology at University of California of San Diego and Stanford University.

He has been a faculty member since 1996, became a professor of Biology

faculty at all phases of their careers,” said Dr. LaPolt. “In particular, though, I’ve sought to increase opportunities and resources for faculty and students to engage in research, scholarship, and creative activities, and advocate for the important role faculty play in creating new knowledge.”

After countless year of hard work at Cal State LA, Dr. LaPolt will always treasure his greatest memory from the year that he was Grand Marshall of Commencement.

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“I’m excited and honored to have the opportunity to work with the students, staff and faculty at Cal State Dominguez Hills toward the goals of academic achievement, scholarship, and service to the neighboring communities,” Dr. LaPolt said. “It’s a richly diverse campus, much like Cal State LA, with a mission to provide education, scholarship and service that are accessible and transformative.”

The interior of the Sky Space features interactive technology meant to immerse guests into the experience, including a 360-degree Digital Topography Wall of Los Angeles that features information about historical landmarks, points of interests, and neighborhoods around the city.

Other innovative and interactive features are the Infinity Mirror that creates reflections upon reflections to a Silhouette Wall that

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in 2004, and received Cal State LA’s Outstanding Professor Award in 2006.

With his outstanding skills in leadership, Dr. LaPolt has served as chair of the Department of Biological Sciences.

Dr. LaPolt has played an important role as assistant and then associate vice president for academic affairs. Some aspects included academic personnel, acting associate dean for graduate studies and research, and director for research and development.

“He provided leadership in expanding the Center for Effective Teaching and Learning, improving the quality of graduate and post-baccalaureate programs, and increasing opportunities for faculty and students to engage in research, scholarship and creative activities,” said Lynn Mahoney, Office of

the Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs.

As chief research officer, Dr. LaPolt worked with faculty and deans to increase external grant and contract awards. His research program focuses on the regulation of gene expression in the reproductive system. He has also served as the Academic Affairs lead on the development of the L.A. BioSpace Bioscience Incubator and as Co-Investigator.

There has undoubtedly been an immense impact on campus with the presence of Dr. LaPolt as he developed highly efficient new procedures to recruit exceptional and diverse faculty.

“By the nature of my position here, my greatest influence has probably been on faculty, as our office supports

To enter in the Sky Space, individuals must purchase tickets from the box office, online, or by phone. Tickets start at $19 for general admission with a timed entry and available in 30-minute intervals except for VIP tickets that start at $30. Adding the Sky Slide is an additional $8 to the ticket. The Sky Space also offers a Sky Pass, starting at $59, enabling guests to visit at six different times.

For those thrill seekers who wish to experience the rush of riding down the ultimate slide almost 1,000 feet up in the air to those who just wish to enjoy a beautiful view of Los Angeles, The Sky Space and Sky Slide is open for families on June 25.

around the knees and started crying, full of emotion. He probably did not understand what graduation was at his age, but he knew it was something his mom had worked hard for, and that it was a big achievement,” Dr. LaPolt shared.

“I like to think that that moment instilled in him the goal and expectation of one day graduating from college.

That memory reminds me how our university not only touches the lives of our students, but their families as well.”

We congratulate Dr. LaPolt on his new journey and thank him for surpassing the limits at Cal State LA for faculty and students.

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Sweet escape of finals with Jolly Ranchers Gerardo Amezquita Editor-In-Chief

Jolly Ranchers handed out to students during finals week.

Finals frenzy turned its ugly head for the final week of the spring quarter, but the friendly hard candy brand Jolly Rancher lent a hand. Stationed around campus on Thursday, June 9, several reps for the candy company gave out free bags filled with fruity candy to help with the stresses of studying.

Maria Marcos, a Criminal Justice major, had the chance to pick up a free bag near the University-Student Union plaza and described how ecstatic she was to have some candy after completing one of her finals.

“I’m so glad I saw them giving out candy, especially right after coming out of my final. I think it’s really kind they decided to do this because I really needed a snack.”

Brand ambassadors were giving out the candy as part of a companywide campaign. Standing under a large apple green banner with the words Finals sucks, Jolly Rancher ambassadors dressed in fruit mascots greeted students around campus.

Exercise Science major Christopher Liam was surprised to see Jolly Rancher mascots on campus.

“I thought it was really cool to see them on campus. I was very tired after studying all day but good to see them around.”

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MODA Tendencias para el verano 2016 Estilos prometedores para esta temporada Por Jessica Magaña Acaba de entrar la temporada del año donde todos hacen planes de ir de viaje o simplemente pasan más tiempo con personas queridas. Para estos planes es inevitable ignorar la moda de este verano y sus tendencias más sobresalientes.

Una de las tendencias es el estampado Check. El Check es muy similar al estampado de cuadros. Este print asegura destacarse esta temporada por su estilo llamativo y atrevido.

El color que predominará este verano es el color plateado. Este color se ha estado usando desde el invierno llegando hasta la temporada actual debido a su brillo que sobresale con cualquier combinación de ropa que se use.

También, el estilo de los años 70s se hace presente este verano con toques mod. Algunos ejemplos serían las faldas plisadas color pastel y los pantalones rectos.

Estampado check.

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Otro estilo que tendrá éxito, es el uso del pañuelo. Esta tendencia viene de los años 90s. Se debe combinar y usarse de manera original ya sea como pulsera, cinturón, o como diadema. Esta bandana es uno de los accesorios que estará de moda los próximos meses.

El estilo jersey no se queda atrás. Es el uso de un suéter sencillo de cuello corto. Dicho suéter debe ser de mangas largas y rectas pero sobretodo ligero y delgado para que muestre la frescura del verano.

Cada vez que salgan de compras, ¡no olviden buscar las prendas que están de moda!

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Por Graciela López La Onda les da la bienvenida a todos los nuevos estudiantes de Cal State LA. Esta nueva etapa les brindará experiencias especiales, nuevas amistades y oportunidades que les cambiarán la vida.

El equipo de La Onda se encarga de informar acerca de los sucesos más recientes a los estudiantes, los maestros y todos los lectores de University Times. Nuestra meta es seguir el legado de la clase de periodismo que comenzó a dar las noticias en español por primera vez en esta universidad. Les invitamos a todos los estudiantes a escribir notas periodísticas y unirse a nuestra familia.

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También les invitamos a compartir el micrófono con los miembros de La Ronda, la hermana de La Onda. El profesor Pablo Baler formó el grupo de locutores que dan las noticias en español en la estación de radio de la universidad en la página web http://web.calstatela.edu/orgs/ goldeneagleradio/.

Involucrándose en estos dos grupos o en cualquier otra organización del campus les puede beneficiar mucho en

su carrera ya que les da buen aspecto al curriculum que van construyendo. Asimismo, si están interesados en carreras de comunicación, escribir o reportar en la radio en español les daría una buena experiencia.

Si están interesados en obtener más información, por favor comuníquense con nosotros al correo electrónico laonda. newspaper@gmail.com.

Para saber más de La Ronda, pueden escribir a aflor179@calstatela. edu.

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Cierra ciclo de grabaciones el grupo radial de “La Ronda” La clase de periodismo en español amplía sus horizontes Por Claudia Landeros El pasado jueves, 9 de junio, se reunieron profesor y estudiantes de la clase de periodismo en español, en un restaurante local para celebrar el éxito del primer trimestre de la radio en español “La Ronda”. El proyecto dio inicio en marzo y culminó con la última grabación el último jueves del trimestre de primavera.

El Prof. Pablo Baler, líder del grupo, expresa que fue una experiencia muy enriquecedora para los estudiantes. Crecieron significativamente en varios aspectos, lo más sobresaliente fue el desenvolvimiento escénico

y con ello, la fluidez que fueron tomando los jóvenes al hablar.

Opinión que comparten los mismos estudiantes. Algunos de ellos comentan que, al principio todos estaban muy rígidos y querían seguir un guión para no equivocarse. Al final, aprendieron que la naturalidad al hablar es la clave de la radio.

La clase de periodismo en español tiene experiencia en otras áreas, pero es la primera vez que participan en radio. El Prof.

Baler dice al respecto, “hemos tenido ejercicios de otro tipo en la clase. El periódico de “La Onda”, publica semanalmente desde hace varios años, tenemos publicaciones escritas en los blogs de los estudiantes y videos de entrevistas, pero la práctica de la radio es nueva para todos”.

Las grabaciones se hacían cada jueves. El grupo se dividía

en tres bloques, tratando de unificar temas al momento de armar el diseño del programa. Se comentaba sobre temas diversos: espectáculos, noticias locales y de opinión. Además, se hicieron algunas entrevistas durante las grabaciones.

La buena noticia es que el grupo de “La Ronda” sigue con sus grabaciones regulares los jueves en el semestre de otoño.

La clase de periodismo no estará abierta el próximo ciclo pero los jóvenes y el Prof. Baler se darán a la tarea de mantener con vida este proyecto tan importante para los estudiantes de la carrera de español y para la comunidad estudiantil de habla hispana.

Si alguno está interesado en conocer y participar en “La Ronda” pude comunicarse con Lissette Flores a aflor179@ calstatela.edu.

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