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Concerns over ‘W’ policy affecting students has been resolved

Mimi Li Staff Reporter

Cal State LA recently became the center of national headlines after conservative websites slammed the University for offering a so-called ‘segregated’ black living-learning housing community.

A new academic policy set to be in effect in Spring 2017 has concerned students and faculty on campus. This policy would include a ‘W’ for withdrawal on a student’s academic transcript alongside the course titles if they were disenrolled from their courses as a result of failure to pay their tuition fees in full by the financial aid deadline.

In the post, the student said that this policy would affect students who are unable to pay their tuition by the deadline, resulting in serious consequences for their educational careers – The students would put their futures on hold by being permanently dropped from their courses, the ‘W’ would appear on their transcripts for other schools and employers to see, and their future financial aid eligibility would be impacted.

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Students will not receive a ‘W’ for withdrawal on their transcript in Spring 2017 if they fail to pay tuition on time.

The policy was brought to the attention of students on a non-school affiliated Facebook group for Cal State LA students by another student, who wished to remain anonymous.

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In addition, these concerns were raised in the first Academic Senate meeting of the semester.

In an interview with the University Times, a Student Senator spoke about the shared governance issues regarding the passing of this policy.

"The policy never made it to the Senate before it was first approved,” they said. “This is why the Senate is revising the policy now because it includes policy that should've been addressed by the Senate.

On how the policy came to be, I don't know much about it since it came from an admin-

istration that did not include much input from faculty and students, which is a problem."

The Student Senator added, “I am against the policy because it is basically telling students that they can't come here because they are poor. I believe anybody, no matter what kind of financial situation they are in, should be able to get an education.”

According to the US News Higher Education review of Cal State LA, eighty-four percent of full-time undergraduate students receive needbased financial aid.

The Student Senator also stated that there are several Academic Senate members

who strongly disagree with the policy.

However, the issue has now been resolved, says a source from the Academic Senate.

“A concern was raised in the Senate: We were initially under the impression that although for Fall 2016 there will be no ‘W’ on the student’s transcript, in Spring 2017, there will be the notation of ‘W,’” said the source.

Confirming that the Office of Enrollment Services created the policy, the source stated that they received an update from the Office, which clarified that while students who do not meet (Continued On Page 2)

Cal State LA has added a new component to its housing and residential options – The Halisi Scholars Black Living-Learning Community, which joins the likes of other themed communities, each having a specific focus. The other themes include: First Year Residential Experience, Resident Scholars Housing and Gender Neutral Inclusive Housing.

The Halisi Community comes as a result of demands the Black Student Union (BSU) presented to University President William Covino back in the fall of 2015.

The community, which houses 24 students, was named “Halisi” in honor of the late Dr. C.R.D Halisi, a UCLA graduate and former Chair of the Department of Pan African Studies at Cal State LA. As stated on the University’s Housing Services website, the Halisi Community is intended to “enhance the residential experience by offering students the opportunity to connect with faculty and peers, and engage in programs that focus on academic success, cultural awareness, and civic engagement. This community of students is interested in Pan-African history, culture and current affairs.”

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Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon leading the way for civic engagement, climate change and fair wages Marcela Valdivia Staff Reporter On September 8, the University-Student Union Theatre hosted the Inaugural Event of the Speaker's Lecture Series: California Leading the Way, featuring Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon. The Pat Brown Institute for Public Affairs at Cal State LA and The Center for California Studies presented this event.

Dr. Steven Boilard, Executive Director of the Center for California Studies, opened the event welcoming the audience to the kickoff of these series of discussions held throughout California State University campuses.

Much of these discussions focus on a dialogue about government issues currently occurring in our communities in order to build a

connection with academics and politics.

“This is really the ideal venue for a program like this, Cal State LA is the place where we can really get important dialogue going among all different perspectives and interest,” said Steven Boilard.

Dr. Raphael Sonenshein, Executive Director of the Pat Brown Institute, introduced the Pat Brown Institute for Public Affairs established in 1987 at Cal State LA by former California Governor Edmund G. "Pat" Brown. The mission of the Pat Brown Institute is to promote civic and community engagement in order to promote effective public policy.

“We believe in convening people in talking about civic

and community issues and we want to keep the legacy of Pat Brown alive,” said Raphael Sonenshein. “Our recent endeavor done with Mayor Eric Garcetti and the strong support of President William Covino is the civic university, which trains people in how government actually works.”

President William A. Covino mentioned how the quarter to semester conversion required faculty to develop an entire new curriculum. In the changes of general education, students are now required to complete two courses in civic and service learning in order to create an impact and change in the community.

Anthony Redon, Speaker of the California State Assembly, opened the conversation ex-

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plaining his deep connection to the California State University system as a student, member of the Board of Trustees, and adjunct professor.

“It is the Cal State system that

has provided me with a pathway to everything that I have been able to achieve in my life, thus far running nonprofit organizations or serving in the state assembly,” Redon said.

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(Continued From Page 1) the financial aid deadline for the Fall 2016 and Spring 2017 semesters will be subject to enrollment cancellation, they will not receive a ‘W’ on their transcript.

The Office also mentioned for Fall 2016 that disenrollment will only occur once on the census, which is September 19. Students will only be considered for the late add petition if they clearly demonstrate that there has been an institutional error.

Additionally, there were fears among students that they would be

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disenrolled from their Fall 2016 classes if they are unable to pay in full by September 12. In response, the Center for Student Financial Aid, which was advised by the Office of Enrollment Services, sent out a system-wide email on September 7 to students anticipating financial aid, assuring them that they have been protected from disenrollment.

The e-mail read: “Since you are still being considered for financial aid which may cover part or all of this bill, we have protected you from disenrollment. Your Fall 2016 classes

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will not be canceled.”

It also reminded students that this was not a guarantee that they will receive financial aid and that it is their responsibility to follow up on their financial aid status. An enrollment hold will be placed on students’ future registration until they clear the balance.

(Continued From Page 1) The journey of Anthony Redon in becoming Assembly Speaker had several downfalls when his grade point average was 0.83 as an undergraduate student at California State University of Fullerton. Nevertheless, there was a turning point in his academic career after focusing on political philosophy and reading Plato’s “Republic.” Throughout the reading, he came upon the question “What is justice?” that made him finish the entire book.

This question eventually made him think about the gang violence in his community and maltreatment in factories that no one addressed.

Anthony Redon spoke to express the importance that civic engagement has on our society and the impact communities can have when individuals are involved in politics. When he was sworn in as speaker on March 7, 2015, Anthony Redon had goals to decrease poverty, increase oversight of our government systems, and deepen engagement in civic participation.

His focus as an assembly speaker has been SB 32. This bill emphasizes the importance to renew the commitment to reuse greenhouse gases, reduce climate change, and reduce the level of pollution.

However, the bill did not pass last year and was a downfall for California to battle climate change.

On the other hand, there have been copious victories at a legislative level. Cal-

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ifornia was the first state in the country to increase minimum wage to $15, which marked the greatest impact in the lives of individual. Among other bills passed were farmworkers overtime, five anti-tobacco bills, and five restrictive gun bills. Also, there was an elimination of maximum family grants, which punished mothers on welfare for having additional kids.

With presidential elections around the corner, Anthony Redon mentioned that voter turnouts should not decrease for district elections in the following years.

At the end of the day, city council level, school board level, and water district level elections have the same importance as national elections.

“National politics has an important impact on our lives, but ultimately the decisions that impact your life day-to-day are much more localized at district level,” said Anthony Redon.

He highly advises students to network as much as possible and attend networking events because that is essentially what helped him climb up the stairs of success. This eventually leads to indefinite number of resources and assistance for future projects.

Also, he touched upon how justice is an ongoing process and how the ideas we envision in our head are not always perfect. Instead, people have to construct pieces together to get as close to that form of justice. “I believe that living a just society is one where you are allowed to live with a certain degree of dignity,” Anthony Redon said.

The second Speaker's Lecture Series will take place at Sacramento State on October 13. This will be a conversation, including Anthony Redon along with guest Greg Lucas, state librarian, and 8th District Assemblyman Ken Cooley.

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History in the Making An interview with award-winning professor Angela Vergara Janice Peregrina Staff Reporter Being a college professor is one of the most difficult jobs out there.

Juggling class times, office hours, and grading work is sometimes just the beginning of the workload for them. While not every professor out there is a great one, those who go the extra mile are definitely deserving of recognition. President Covino released his list of professors meeting the criteria of being an Outstanding Professor; those who are devoted to helping students reach their goals through their teachings and beyond.

Angela Vergara, Professor of History, has been awarded that great honor.

Vergara teaches Latin American history and labor studies at Cal State. She explains that the award was “a complete surprise” to her and something she didn’t intentionally seek out. “I love my research, and I have always made sure that despite class/teaching responsibilities and a heavy teaching load, I continue researching, participating in conferences, and publishing.”

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She appreciates the gravitas associated with the Outstanding Professor Award and how it doesn’t simply mean, “teaching a good class.” “It recognizes that teaching, researching, and publishing are intertwined,” said Vergara. “That’s an important part of the award, and brings attention to the multiple aspects of what professors do, and what we need support to continue doing.”

Vergara has focused her extracurricular research on the country of Chile, and its social and labor history of the 20th century. She is working towards unraveling the history of unemployment the country suffered from the Great Depression era up into the 1980’s.

“I’m looking at the impact of economic crises on people’s everyday lives, how people survived during long periods of unemployment, and the ways in which state agencies reacted or responded.” From there, Vergara must delve deep into historical documents containing information regarding the subject, including “letters, memos from the Ministry of Labor...memoirs from social workers and Red Cross vol-

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unteers, and newspapers and magazines from the time.”

Vergara is much like a detective looking for clues to solve a mystery, which may have contributed to her love of history from a young age.

“Since elementary school,” she admits. “I guess I like reconstructing the past, understanding how peo-

ple lived at certain times, how they confronted and resolved problems. I love the challenge of entering a new topic and start putting together little pieces until you get a larger view.”

With teaching comes bringing what might be solitary research into a setting accessible to young minds who share the same passions.

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(Continued From Page 3) Vergara “makes efforts to update [her] syllabi, incorporate new readings and topics” that has to do with her research. This extra student engagement is definitely one of the factors that led to her appointment as outstanding.

Student growth, academic or otherwise, is extremely significant to Professor Vergara. “I want to inspire them to pursue their dreams, whether it’s an academic one or something completely different. Universities and academia in general are sometimes very intimidating, and as a history professor I want to make it more accessible, showing that we are all part of this, and we can all succeed.” Vergara also understands the importance behind knowledge not just for the sake of a degree, but also to broaden horizons and increase open-mindedness. “ As a professor of Latin American history,” she explains, “I also want them to learn about that part of the world, to inspire them to understand its history, people, and culture.”

The fruits of her labor inspire Vergara to keep teaching. The rewards garnered from her teaching efforts include when she learns from her own students; these are some of her favorite moments.

“I think sometimes students don’t realize how much they know, and how much they contribute to the class and the university in general.” Vergara loves when her students talk about their personal perspectives and experiences connecting to the classes she teaches.

Vergara is currently keeping her weeks busy teaching classes and working on a book project. If you’re a History major or minor, consider seeing for yourself how inspiring a professor Vergara is here at Cal State LA. For a full list of the Outstanding professors, visit the link on our website or read our weekly series of personal interviews with the professors.

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(Continued From Page 1) The motive of the Halisi Community is being scrutinized and is raising many eyebrows after misleading headlines took the internet by storm, gaining coverage from major news outlets such as The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, FOX News and The Huffington Post. However, the University’s Office of Communication and Public Affairs hasn’t released an official public statement on its website to quell the outlandish remarks aimed at the university.

Late Thursday evening President Covino sent an internal email to the university community: “In recent days you may have read or viewed troubling media accounts regarding our student housing. Our housing options were mischaracterized by some in the media, leading to confusion among many.”

Robert Lopez, Cal State LA Spokesman, did find time to speak on camera with local stations regarding this matter.

"This housing is for people who are interested in issues facing the African-American community on campus," said Lopez in a statement to KABC 7 Eyewitness News.

The University Times reached out to Rebecca Palmer, Director of Housing Services and Residence Life, who oversees the 1,000-plus students residing on campus. She was not available to do an interview.

Palmers LinkedIn profile reads in part: “I am a passionate leader in Higher Education with a specific focus on creating socially just, safe, and academically supportive communities…..we developed a brand new Honors College program, created a Gender Neutral Inclusive Housing communi-

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ty,” but no mention of the Halisi Scholars Black Living-Learning Community.

In the past week students leaving the housing facility were met with camera crews and reporters, while BSU members were bombarded with dozens of emails.

That, coupled with silence on the part of university officials, prompted the BSU to release a statement.

“Culturally relevant programming and spaces are essential to the overall academic success of Black students,” said BSU Communications Director and former BSU President, Sesley Lewis.

Lewis continues by citing that the academic achievement is “evidenced by the success of students at historically black colleges and universities or even within the Pan African Studies Department, which has a 100% graduation rate,” and is open to any and all students who are interested.

The Cal State LA controversy comes on the heels of an already heated national conversation about race, and certain groups of color being targeted.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick recently came under fire after he refused to stand during the singing of the National Anthem. Kaepernick is taking a stance in response to how certain groups are being treated and targeted in this country. He plans to “stand with the people who are oppressed.”

Kaepernick, like Cal State LA, has come under high scrutiny, painting him as unpatriotic and painting the university as segregated. Initially, Kaepernick, was scorned across mainstream and social media; however, unlike Cal State LA, the franchise released a statement of support.

Since making headlines, Kaepernick’s number seven Jersey has become the top selling jersey in the National Football League and support for his movement continues to grow.

“I’ve always stood for the anthem because I believe in the promise of America - What the flag is supposed to symbolize, even though America often falls short of what it’s supposed to symbolize,” said Stan Verrett of ESPN. Verrett reminds us to “pay as much attention to substance as we do to the symbols.”

In that regard, it needs to be highlighted that the Black Student Union addressed the President of the University regarding concerns and hopes for a housing community, not for black, but about black issues. The university agreed to the request of the BSU, joining top ranked institutions who offer similar programs such as Stanford University, UC Berkeley, USC, and UC Davis.

New York Times released an article and, in some ways, clarified Cal State LA’s decision to sign off on the Halisi Black Living-Learning Community.

“Residential communities organized around themes like race and gender are neither rare nor new on American college campuses,” wrote Mike McPhate.

On Cal State LA’s recruitment video Why Cal State LA, it asks viewers a series of questions: What does it mean to progress, advance, and develop?

How far can we push the boundaries, move the needle?

How can we surprise, disrupt, shift the paradigm? How will we build a legacy?

“Who will lead the way? Who will stand up?”

Tuesday, September 13 3pm • U-SU Plaza Celebrate Constitution Day 2016 at Cal State LA and discover what makes the United States Constitution one of the most influential documents ever written.

Express your opinion on important constitutional Exp issues and enter an essay to win a $50 book store gift card. Essays are due by October 31st at the Center for Student Involvement. Only Cal State LA students are eligible to enter and win the Constitution Day essay contest. For more information please visit CSI at U-SU 204 or call 323-343-5110.

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ESPECTACULOS Selena Quintanilla llega a Hollywood La reina del TexMex obtiene su figura de cera en el museo Madame Tussauds.

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Aumento de senos: una práctica cada vez más popular Photo por www.conarenaenlamochila.com

El pasado mes de agosto, se le rindió tributo a la famosa cantante Selena Quintanilla, conocida como la reina del Tex-Mex, en el museo de cera Madame Tussauds en Hollywood. Muchos fanáticos se hicieron presentes para ser parte de este día tan importante.

La develación de la figura de Selena estuvo a cargo de sus familiares “Me quedé sin palabras al ver la estatua de mi hermana, porque al verle los ojos es impresionante como quedó,” dijo A.B. Quintanilla, hermano de Selena.

El tamaño del busto se relaciona directamente con la nacionalidad de las mujeres.

Por Jessica Magaña

Durante los últimos años, han estado de moda las cirugías plásticas para aumentarse el tamaño de los senos. Las mujeres acuden a sus cirujanos con la intensión de tener una talla más grande. Dependiendo del costo, principalmente, algunas optan por implantes de silicona, transferencia de grasa corporal, ejercicios para aumentar el busto o el uso de productos supuestamente muy prometedores.

Algunas mujeres consideran que el tamaño de los senos es importante para su apariencia y para su autoestima. Entre más grandes sean los senos, más atractivas se sienten.

Un estudio reciente, realizado por Target Map, demuestra que el tamaño natural de los senos varía de acuerdo a la nacionalidad de las mujeres y pudiera ser este sea un motivador para optar por un aumento de talla.

El estudio clasificó a cuatro grupos de mujeres de acuerdo al tamaño de sus senos. En el primer grupo se encuentran las mujeres de Finlandia, Suecia, Rusia y Noruega. Ellas se

consideran de talla grande, sobrepasando el tamaño de la copa D. El segundo grupo lo conforman mujeres de Alaska, Europa Central, Venezuela, Colombia y Estados Unidos.

El tamaño oscila en una talla D moderada.

En el tercer grupo están Australia, Brasil, Francia, Rumania, Italia, Estonia, Costa Rica, Uruguay, Argentina y Canadá. El tamaño promedio para la mayoría de mujeres es la talla C. En el último grupo están las mujeres que utilizan la talla B provenientes de países como México, Ecuador, Paraguay, República Dominicana, Cuba y España.

Claro está que no se puede tomar como oficial la uniformidad en el tamaño de los senos en todas las mujeres de un país en específico y tampoco que la talla represente un problema para las mujeres.

Algunas mujeres disfrutan y están conformes con el tamaño natural de sus senos, otras deciden que quieren un cambio en su apariencia y visitan el quirófano para aumentarse el busto. Es una decisión personal que se tiene que tomar con responsabilidad y con la certeza de ponerse siempre en manos de médicos profesionales.

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Madame Tussauds se distingue por sus réplicas de cera de personajes íconicos que han impactado nuestra cultura. Figuras importantes que han dejado un gran legado en los corazones de millones de seguidores.

Selena Quintanilla no fue la excepción, “Su influencia ha trascendido generaciones y sus apasionados seguidores siguen inspirándose en ella hoy en día,” expresó Colin Thomas, el Gerente General de Madame Tussauds Hollywood.

La estatua es una copia casi exacta de la cantante.

Se cuidaron detalles como el maquillaje, la talla de ropa y el estilo de cabello. La figura fue hecha por veinte personas, con un costo aproximado de 350 mil dólares y es una recreación de la presentación de Selena en el Memorial Coliseum de Corpus Christi, el 7 de febrero de 1993.

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Selena sigue siendo inspiración para que la familia siga cosechando éxitos. Hay grandes proyectos que se aproximan, como la nueva línea de maquillaje llamada Selena M.A.C Collection, inspirada en la cantante. Los productos serán nombrados con los nombres de sus canciones. La disquera Universal no se queda atrás, sacará a la venta, una edición del álbum Ones, como regalo

para sus fanáticos. Además, el próximo año se le otorgará una estrella en el paseo de la fama.

Selena Quintanilla tuvo una carrera muy exitosa. Su recorrido en el mundo artístico fue muy corto, pero suficiente para quedar inmortalizada en los corazones de millones de fanáticos alrededor del mundo, por su carisma y su estilo musical tejano.

CURIOSIDADES Un templo dedicado a la veneración de las ¿Una creencia ancestral sagrada o un atractivo turístico insano?

Por Yeraldín Estrada En la India se pueden encontrar gran variedad de lugares hermosos e interesantes, pero uno muy peculiar es el templo de las ratas o templo Karni Mata, llamado así en honor a la Diosa hindú que lleva el mismo nombre.

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templo descalzos y evitar lastimar a las ratas con las que tropiezan a su paso.

Entre todos los roedores, se encuentra la rata blanca, famosa por su color. Hay quienes esperan horas para poder verla. Se cree que ella es la representación de la Diosa Karni Mata y quien logre verla, será bendecido.

A pesar de no ser una animal que goce de mucha simpatía en otras partes del mundo, en la India se le considera sagrado.

Los hindús no creen que las

ratas puedan ser transmisores de enfermedades, al contrario, las personas que visitan el templo les tienen mucha fe y hay quienes se atreven a comer junto a ellas.

El templo de las ratas se coloca como uno de los sitios turísticos más atrayentes e inusuales de la India. El hecho de convivir en armonía con estos roedores es muy impactante, pero más allá de eso, resalta el significado histórico y cultural que representa para el pueblo hindú, lo que lo hace sumamente fascinante.

El santuario se encuentra en Rajastán y fue construido a principios del siglo XX como lugar de veneración de la diosa Karni Mata. La leyenda cuenta que ella pidió al dios de la muerte que resucitara a un familiar, ante la negativa, la diosa reencarnó a sus descendientes en ratas para evitar que el dios de la muerte tuviera sus almas.

El templo de las ratas es impactante. El número de roedores se ubica alrededor de los veinte mil. Para los turistas, es toda una aventura cuidar y alimentar a las ratas.

Los creyentes, las veneran con gran fervor pues son consideras sagradas. Visitar el templo es todo un reto para los visitantes. Tienen que caminar por los pasillos del

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OP-ED: Halisi Scholars Black Living-Learning Community Rachel Sherman Contributor The communal aspect of this newfangled act is one that can be admired, in the sense that it creates a safe space for Black students to surround themselves with perhaps those of the same cultural/ ethnic background.

The Black Student Union (BSU) seems to be taking a stand to evoke a sort of societal awareness regarding the Black community. Empowerment is a wonderful thing that can be beneficial to our society, but at what cost?

There are several points that arise pertaining to the topic of human race in relation to the basis from which enforcing the Halisi Scholars Black Living-Learning Community originated. The importance stems from the fact that “race” is nothing but a socially constructed ideology created and adopted into society, to divide people. With no biological factors, and no scientific explanation, our society continues to impose new ways to divide us. One might argue that institutions, like Cal State LA, are seeking to divide individuals from one another; due to the fact that it makes each race more subject to scrutiny and therefore easier to control.

Never would one think that the students would choose to willingly do this to themselves. Bringing attention to the distinctiveness that is known as “black,” “white,” “Mexican,” etc. and giving the power to the institution by seeking to separate what has already been separated, is quite a disturbing notion. By enforcing a designated area for “Black” people to reside, we are only adding a meaning to the titles used to separate us from one another.

With the Halisi Scholars Black Living-Learning Community, one might believe California State University is giving in to the preconceived notion that separates humanity by putting labels on particular groups. This is not to say that race doesn’t play a huge role in the way in which one is viewed, because it is important to acknowledge the fact that it affects people on a very real materialistic level. But, creating a distinct community in our already culturally diverse community may come across as deviating away from

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this idea of togetherness.

The extrication of African Americans in the living community at Cal State LA could ultimately be fueling the fire of segregation.

The idea to detach one’s race becomes a huge issue, especially when the tactics one uses to get their righteous outcome comes with a strategy that, one could perceive, as bullying and intimidation.

Nine months ago, the Black Student Union was to request, or in their words “Demand,” particular accommodations towards people of color at this school. The approach soon turned hostile when the ideas that the BSU were first articulating, and more so working to get enforced into the ideologies and systematic functions of this school, literally “DEMANDED” their voice to be heard. This documented request not only gives off a sense of urgency, but also may encompass an edge that could be interpreted as impolite.

From a different approach, and on a more worldwide/ historical scale, one can see the circumstances that may put this particular group at a disadvantage to connect to the majority groups at this school.

Building a community, where one is surrounded by people who have faced the same struggles and whom one can relate may be helpful.

“As a black person, I know the importance of having a community-based experience at school,” said sophomore Carrie Appiah. “We are not as fortunate to stay in the same place our whole life, so to be able to move to a place and immediately have that connection with another individual, of the same race, helps us to move

along in facing our everyday situations.”

If you ignore the particular distinctions of race than you are ignoring the problem, but the way in which race is presented and articulated through this housing situation presents a negative connotation to parity.

This goes without saying, that the population of black students at Cal State LA is significantly lower than that of Hispanic/Latino. A simple look at the University demographic numbers demonstrates this very fact.

But, the housing arrangement does nothing to change the representation of black students at the University.

Nor, does anything to promote the notion of other minority groups, at this school.

Problems arise when you put this into the context of our society, today. The minority aspect of Black individuals at Cal State LA should not be overlooked, but there is also a way to preach inclusivity without practicing exclusivity.

By allowing Halisi Scholars Black Living-Learning Community to be imposed, we are only contradicting civil rights movements of the past.

This is sending a message to all demographic groups that "black lives" are deviating from the human race aspect of society. Therefore, causing our world to move further away from equality among us.

By following this system, we are only creating more hardships for us as students; as people. By imposing this accommodation, we are bringing unwarranted attention to the differences that separate individuals from one another.

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Women’s soccer team battle Simon Fraser to 0-0 tie CSULA Athletics Contributor

Cal State LA's women's soccer team had its chances for victory in an entertaining and fast-paced scoreless draw against Simon Fraser Thursday night.

The Golden Eagles had a first-half shot hit the crossbar and a second-half shot hit the post before settling for the tie. Cal State LA (1-1-1) survived a strong first half from Simon Fraser (1-0-1), which was coming off a 2-0 win over Academy of Art. Both teams finished the contest with 12 shots, but Cal State LA had nine of its 12 attempts after halftime. Both teams fin-

ished with three corners.

Adriana Maldonado made seven saves for the Golden Eagles, while Priya Sandhu made three saves for the Clan.

Zarette Munoz-Aguilar had a strong match for the Golden Eagles and had four shots, including a bid that glanced off the far post in the second half.

Marie-Lou Larose had three shots.

Monpreet Heer had four shots for Simon Fraser, while Emma Pringle, who had two goals in the Clan's 2-0 win over Academy of Art, had three shots on Thursday.

Cal State LA had its first big chance early in the game when

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Anahie Duran's header from in the box struck the crossbar and bounded away in the 13th minute. After surviving that scoring bid, Simon Fraser had the majority of the possession for the remainder of the half, but Cal State LA's defense did a good job of forcing low-percentage shots.

Things picked up for the Golden Eagles in the second half. Blanca Adame had a tremendous chance when she re-directed a beautiful cross from Larose, but Sandhu was able to deflect it in the 74th minute.

Victoria Arredondo made a brilliant run and sent a nice cross into the box for Munoz-Aguilar, whose shot in the 82nd minute went wide.

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Then, with less than two minutes remaining, Munoz-Aguilar hit a shot that struck the far post and stayed out.

Cal State LA had a chance in the second overtime after

another strong run from Arredondo, but her cross into the box just eluded an onrushing Larose.

Cal State LA returned to action on Saturday with a road game at Azusa Pacific.

Men’s soccer record their third straight tie after an eight-day stretch CSULA Athletics Contributor

Cal State LA's men's soccer team finished a grueling eightday stretch with a hard-fought 0-0 tie at Concordia on Thursday.

The Golden Eagles, playing their fourth game in eight days, settled for their third tie during that span and their second straight scoreless draw.

Cal State LA (1-0-3), ranked No. 22 in the nation, beat Saint Martin's, 6-2, in the season opener and then had ties with Point Loma (1-1), Cal Poly Pomona (0-0) and Concordia.

The Golden Eagles had a pair of outstanding chances to get the win in the overtime periods. Early in the first extra session, Jonathan Hinojosa drilled a shot that seemed des-

tined for the right corner of the net, but Concordia goalkeeper Jordan Brinkley made a diving save to keep it out. Early in the second overtime, Shahin Hemat made a strong run into the box and his hard shot went wide.

Cal State LA had a 15-8 advantage in shots and seemed to lift its game after halftime. After the two teams each had five

Golden Eagles upend Chaminade in tourney match CSULA Athletics Contributor

Cal State LA's women's volleyball team got its second week of competition off to a promising start.

The Golden Eagles handed Chaminade its first loss of the season in a 25-20, 19-25, 25-17, 25-18 victory in the D2 West Region Challenge at San

Francisco State. Cal State LA (2-3) snapped a three-match losing streak.

assists and two service aces, while Daisy Portillo had seven kills and four digs.

Alma Serna had a big match for the Golden Eagles, recording a team-high 15 kills and five blocks. Taylor Kushner added 11 kills and four blocks and JamieAnn Bero had seven kills and three blocks.

Kim Spring had 18 kills for Chaminade (5-1).

Kelsey Molnar had 43 set

Cynthia Giron had 15 digs for Cal State LA. Both teams finished with 54 kills, but the Golden Eagles Photo by Emilio Flores/Cal State LA|

shots in the first half, Cal State LA enjoyed a 10-3 edge in the second half and two 10-minute overtime periods.

Cal State LA also had a 7-3 advantage in corner kicks.

Tim Klefisch had three shots to lead the Golden Eagles, while Eddie Leon, Steven Eberle, Femi Kaffo and Hinojosa had two each. hit at a .336 percentage and Chaminade hit at a .218 clip.

Cal State LA had a 13-6 edge in blocks and both teams had six service aces.

The Golden Eagles, after splitting the first two sets, took control of the match in the third set. Cal State LA jumped out to a 13-6 lead behind the serving of Portillo and kept a comfortable margin for the remainder of the set. Two kills

by Bero and an ace by Giron got the Golden Eagles to set point and a kill by Kushner ended the frame.

Cal State LA trailed early in

Steven Barrera, making his first start in goal of the season, made five saves for Cal State LA, while Brinkley made eight saves for Concordia (1-0-1).

Cal State LA will return to action on Friday, Sept. 16, in its California Collegiate Athletic Association opener against Cal State East Bay at home beginning at 4:30 p.m. the fourth set, but tied it at 1313 after a kill by Mia Alcaraz.

The match was tied for a final time at 15-15, but a kill by Gomez, a service ace by Molnar and a bad set by Chaminade made it 18-15. Chaminade stayed close at 21-18, but the Golden Eagles got a kill by Serna, a block by Alcaraz, a kill by Molnar and a block by Alcaraz and Molnar to close out the match.

Cal State LA returned to action on Friday with a match against Concordia of Oregon at 10 a.m. and concluded the tourney on Saturday with a pair of matches.