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Travel Ban Protest Led to Several Confrontations with Administration Cal State LA students protesting Trump’s travel ban voiced their discontent throughout campus Ani Nalbandian Mimi Li Staff Reporters On February 7, the Muslim Student Association and the Black Student Union held a Travel Ban protest, voicing their disagreement with the Trump Administration’s policies against immigration. The protest, comprised of hundreds of students, traveled throughout campus, moving through buildings with active classrooms. Third year Communication Studies major and participant of the protest, Mariely Pozuelos, told the University Times, “The time for action is now. Especially now at the beginning of the presidency and must continue until the end. Justice and righteousness will always prevail over ignorance. We just have to push hard enough.” Many students were upset when the fire alarm was pulled in multiple buildings while the protest was moving through King Hall, Fine Arts,

Biology Sciences and Salazar Hall buildings. “It’s not fair for the students who want an education to be forced out of classrooms. I’m paying for my education to learn and I’m unable to do so because of these protests” said Joe Rodriguez, a Political Science major.

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Chief Rick Wall told the University Times that pending a hearing, the students responsible for pulling the fire alarms would face suspension or expulsion and be subject to a criminal investigation by the Los Angeles police under penal code 148.4. Wall stated that, "We encourage students to express themselves lawfully. There is a great deal of responsibility that accompanies free speech and there is no free speech right to pull a fire alarm or take actions that jeopardize the safety of others.”

Protestors

“Justice and righteousness will always prevail over ignorance. We just have to push hard enough."

President Covino

"We will not support any measure that targets or casts suspicion on Muslims or others from nations included in the executive order."

The protest organizers first voiced their concerns at one of six (Continued to Page 4)

Kayla Stamps

Oscar Alanis Intern Cal State LA’s basketball teams put on a show in front of a packed house on Homecoming night. The Eagle’s Nest was rocking for both the women and men’s games as they took on Cal State San Bernardino in what was a tale of two different games. The Lady Golden Eagles continued their home dominance and beat the Cal State San Bernardino Coyotes 71-53 to improve to 8-1 at home. They came out of the gates strong and got on top early

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Dean of Students Dr. Jennifer Miller

"I feel confident that we were able to clarify and discuss my role and interest in hearing from our students as Cal State LA’s Dean of Students."

with a 25-8 lead after the first quarter. Senior guard, Samantha Lee caught on fire shooting 4-6 from the three-point line after two quarters. With her amazing shooting, Cal State LA went into the half with a comfortable 44-25 lead over the visiting Coyotes. Coming out of the half, the Coyotes went on 17-9 scoring run cutting the Golden Eagle’s lead to as little as nine points. Head coach, Cheryl Miller made some critical adjustments to help to keep her team on track. “We lost a little bit of intensity. We just called a timeout, and kind of gave them some inspirational words and everything else. We were able to get back out there and get that lead back up,” said Miller. It was freshman guard, Marina LaPuzza who put Cal State LA back on top by

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Campus Heated Over Immigration Reform

"Our campus is by no means complying. We will not be providing any student immigration informaton."

A tale of two games Homecoming game brought victory to Golden Eagles

“The CSU will continue to comply with federal immigration law... The word 'sanctuary' is a confusing term that lacks a universal legal or educational definition and if used could lead to misunderstanding."

Trump Supporters

“On this campus, those who support Trump are not against the protesters."

double figures at 5342 with 34 seconds left in the third quarter. At the end of three quarters, the Golden Eagles led 5643 thanks to a 3-point basket by junior center, Rikke Fabricius. Cal State LA never looked back after a strong end to the third. They led by 15 or more (Continued to Page 3)

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DeVos Confirmation Stirs Mixed Reactions Controversial Secretary of Education gets confirmation Kyle Frizol Intern Last Tuesday Betsy DeVos, a charter school advocate, was confirmed by the Senate as the Secretary of Education. Her confirmation was made by a split tie breaker of 50-50 that Vice President Pence’s vote decided. DeVos, who was a controversial pick for the role, has a reputation from both Democrats and Republicans as being inexperienced and unreliable for the position, given her lack of political experience and formal background in Washington D.C. The vote, which was ultimately decided by Pence, signified the first time that a Vice President decided a secretary position in a 50-50 deadlock tie. For Republicans, this confirmation came as a success towards setting up a

conservative foundation to support Trump’s presidential platform. As for students across the country, whom DeVos represents, reactions were mixed and opinions varied. As a major support of charter schools, DeVos supports strict adherence to theological teachings in schools and conservative approach towards education. This means that under her leadership, students face a future in their education that will begin to move more towards the right side of politics, a complete juxtaposition from the liberal stance that is often found in colleges and universities throughout the country. Specifically, for students at Cal State LA, many fear that DeVos will get rid of the financial support that is being given to students on a scarce basis already. Furthermore, many believe that conservative approaches to education will eliminate the focus of artistic teachings and humanities. Victoria Pastorelle, a local student, noted that, “DuVoy is the least qualified of all possible candidates for the

position. She hasn’t even stepped foot in an elementary school, let alone spent actual time with students.” When interviewing students around campus, many spoke their mind on the subject, but did not want to be named as to remain anonymous. Once such group said, “When looking at Trump’s nominations thus far, it’s apparent that he is pushing for a strong conservative government and cabinet around him. By doing so, he’s effectively strengthening the support and likelihood that his executive-ordered policies will become a permanent reality.” However, when analyzing the comments that varied citizens and populus of Los Angeles wrote their opinions in the forums of the L.A. Times opinion section. Gregory Fisher, a local Los Angeles worker noted, “The only time public school systems allow choice is when they choose to limit yours.” For Fisher and many others at Cal State LA and in the surrounding geographic landscape, Trump’s decisions

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continue to misaddress fundamental issues that they believe have longplagued the country. When moving towards a more “right” education system, the majority of the students interviewed feared for the loss of their financial support and assistance, which they comfortably find currently. With DeVos as the education secretary, they believe that all of that can change.

However, it is apparent that students around the country and locally feel a plethora of emotion when it comes to DeVos’ appointment. However, as the Senate has already confirmed her appointment, it is less of looking at the future, but more so learning how to influence and react to the incoming changes.

CNN Obamacare Debate: Ted Cruz vs. Bernie Sanders

Robert Camou Intern

Debate regarding health care reform, doesn’t aim to harm the other’s health, but rather, tests the resilience of people and their ideas against opposition. This makes debate useful for sharing information, which was the main objective of CNN televising the 90-minute debate between Congressmen Ted Cruz and Bernie Sanders. This debate anticipates eminent legislation following Trump’s recent promise to reform the Affordable Healthcare Act (Obamacare). Ted Cruz, a conservative Texas Republican and Bernie Sanders, a liberal Vermont Democrat, represent a dichotomy in political ideology, but both believe in the importance of health care for society. Overshadowing

the debate is the question of whether health care opportunity resides in guaranteed access or allowed privilege, extended to whether current legislation will be reformed or repealed.

Bernie Sanders begins the debate with a vision into an undesirable future through a humanitarian lens where repealing the Affordable Healthcare Act outcasts 20 million Americans who benefitted from receiving coverage, 10 million senior citizens aided in their struggle to afford prescriptions, and those who are currently benefitting from guaranteed insurance despite pre-existing conditions. He believes that America should join the rest of the world in providing necessary and expedient socialized health care by reforming the Affordable Healthcare Act to involve Medicaid because it is the moral thing to do. To Bernie

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Sanders, health care is a right not a privilege. He also separates the idea of rationing between the public and private sector, which is a crucial distinction. He acknowledges that government rationing is done through redistribution of wealth, but also identifies that Cruz’s vision doesn’t acknowledge the rationing of private sector inequalities between socio-economic classes and their ability to afford health care. Ted Cruz responds with a worldview that is prolaissez-faire capitalism. He understands that the persons of the private sector are in the business of working with the people and allowing them to provide health care for themselves. He argues that the level of care provided by private insurance is greater than that of public coverage. Reasoning for this is because sanctioning, or overseeing distribution of health care will cause wait times to increase, decreasing access to needed health care. Cruz upholds a humanitarian view

in that he thinks access to newly developed foreign medications shouldn’t be denied to treat ailments, and that the choice to keep existing plans shouldn’t be infringed upon. Cruz also argues that providing free health care is not financially viable. To ensure future sustainability, taxes for Americans would need to be tripled, which would deplete the wealth of the people. He also conducts a cost-benefit analysis in terms of funding based on taxing all whose wealth exceeds $1 million and explains in another example how even through entirely seizing the wealth of highly profitable companies, a socialized health care program wouldn’t be fiscally sustainable. In the case of this debate, there are good points on both sides which makes it difficult to claim the other’s view invalid. However, considering political philosophy makes choosing a side based on the larger issues of whether you think healthcare should

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be considered an allowed privilege or a guaranteed right and whether you can afford your own health coverage, not wanting to pay for others’ or want the system to provide it for everyone.

Through agreeing to disagree, tolerance is upheld in differing opinions protected under America’s freedom of speech. Atrocities throughout history have been allowed by people who were “just doing their jobs” to make ends meet, which gives hope for democratic socialism to cover the basic physiological needs of people. This could free the people from being financially dependent to the point of being manipulated into furthering the agendas of corrupt systems of oppression. However, while providing universal care will help people, it has the potential to financially cripple the nation in the process. It is highly encouraged that if you are interested in the issue of health care reform, you watch the debate, which is on YouTube, and personalize your own informed stance.

February 13, 2017

3 SPIRIT WEEK HIGHLIGHTS University Times

Black and Yellow: These Colors Do Run

Pride Week continued with charitable 3K run Janice Peregrina Staff Reporter

Cal State LA and Associated Students Inc. (ASI), continued Spirit Week with the second anuual Golden Eagle Pride 3K, presented by the Center for Student Involvement (CSI). The 3K followed a windy path throughout the campus, began and ended in the University Student Union (U-SU) Plaza. Students, alumni, parents, and staff took the time out of their day to showcase their pride for the university and get active. Registration for the event had been announced days prior. By simply donating canned food into marked Los Angeles Regional Food Bank boxes around campus, participants were eligible to enter into the race. For late participants who weren’t able to donate cans, CSI had iPads available to send in cash donations to the organization. The first 300 sign-ups won free T-shirts for the 3K, as well as a food voucher for a free meal from Baby’s (Continued from Page 1) points throughout the rest of the game. Lee continued her hot shooting night, ending up with a career high 23 points and shooting 6-9 from deep. She was one three-pointer shy of tying the Cal State LA record of threes made in a game. “It's amazing. My teammates trust me, I trust my teammates. They always pass me the ball, and I just got to knock down my shot,” said Lee. With the teams second leading scorer out for the game freshman guard, Da’Jah Jackson (14.4PPG) it was a collective effort by the Golden Eagles. Freshman center, Rachel DiRegolo had an impressive stat line scoring 14 points and bringing down 11 rebounds. Fabricius had 16 points and six rebounds, while LaPuzza ended up with eight points and 10 boards. The Lady Golden Eagle’s are currently sitting with a

Burgers or Wings N’ Waffles food trucks. The race was not a strict competition, and many were racing with friends and co-workers. A large group of alumni runners from the EOP Office signed up to both “show their spirit” as well as represent their winning team. One mentioned how they have won the Office Decorating Contest two years in a row, and believed they were going to win again this year. The first hour of the event was dedicated to preparations for the run. Xtreme Fitness got on stage to lead 3K participants into some energetic stretches, with a resident student DJ helping to pump up the crowd with high-energy music. ASI President Kayla Stamps gave a quick pep talk and expressed her excitement to see the participants, and Women’s Basketball Coach Cheryl Miller promoted the charity focus of the 3K, and giving to those who don’t have enough. After promoting the next women’s basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 9, Miller launched the race with her countdown. The course followed a multiterrain path throughout the

university campus. A swerve around the Physical Sciences building, one lap around the Jesse Owens Track, up and around the Library, and more, all leading back to the U-SU Plaza. Student representatives for the race guided participants in the right direction and shouted encouragements to continue. Some ran the entire way, others walked in between, but all were awarded a medal back at the finish line. Many students celebrated their victory by redeeming their food vouchers and enjoying a “cheat” meal, others guzzled down glasses of water and relaxed in the plaza. One student, Luis Valenzuela, talked about how he was originally going to walk the 3K, but “got excited” with everyone around and decided to run it instead. “I was really tired!,” he exclaimed. “I hadn’t run in a while.”

J. Aaron Delgado Students running for the starting line at the 2nd annual 3k

The Golden Eagle Pride 3K raised “hundreds” of cans of food for the drive, according to Cal State LA’s Instagram page. With the participation of everyone involved, runners and student organizations included, not only did school spirit shine, but families in need were helped.

Janice Peregrina An overflowing donation box

CCAA record of 9-7 putting them good for sixth place. They are half a game out of the fifth spot and a game and 1 ½ games out of the fourth. Following the great performance from Samantha Lee and Co., the men’s team followed up with a thriller against Cal State San Bernardino. In a game that came down to the final second, the Golden Eagles were able to pull out a 71-70 victory. The win put Cal State LA in the fifth spot for the CCAA Championship Tournament. Playing in his last Homecoming game, senior guard/forward, Roderick Evans-Taylor energized the crowd when he threw down a monster jam in the first half to put the Golden Eagles up 23-16. Cal State LA led by as many as 11 points, but the Coyotes fought back ending the half on a 14-7 scoring run to tie the game at 30-30. “I expected [the game] to

Juan J. Palma Golden Eagles supporting the men and women's basketball teams

be a dog fight. I know San Bernardino has some tough players. They’re really athletic, they have some bigs that can really do some things with the

ball,” said Evans-Taylor. Cal State San Bernardino came out of the half in full force; going on a 10-2 scoring run to give them a 40-32 lead. Less than four minutes into the half, head coach Jim Saia made crucial adjustments that completely changed the game for the Golden Eagles. “Second half, we didn’t come out of the gates very good, and we were very lethargic,” said Saia. “Our small ball lineup, with Roderick (Evans-Taylor) and Travis (Hammonds) at the four and five has kind of been our saving grace this year. We started to share and move the ball like I like my teams to play.” After coach Saia switched to the small ball lineup the Golden Eagles went on a 15-5 scoring run that put them on top of the Coyotes at 47-45 with 12 minutes left in the half. All the momentum shifted back to Cal State LA, and The Eagle’s Nest was jumping. With 4:43 left in the second half, junior guard, Miles Ford lifted the Golden Eagles to a 12-point lead at 68-56 with

a layup. The Coyotes cut the deficit to single digits, 70-62 with 1:17 to go. However, what once seemed to be a safe lead was cut down to two after Cal State San Bernardino knocked down a three-pointer and converted a three-point play. It was 70-68 with 37 seconds left. Senior forward, Travis Hammonds was fouled converted one of two free-throws to put the Golden Eagles up 71-68. Eleven seconds were left when the Coyotes tipped in a missed three. In the final seconds, Cal State LA was able to run out the clock and hold on to a 71-70 win. The Golden Eagles finished with three players in double figures. Evans-Taylor had 15 points, eight rebounds and four assist, while Hammonds ended up with 16 points, eight rebounds and three assists. Senior guard, Jordan Wilson contributed with 15 points. Cal State LA is 8-8 in CCAA play and in the fifth spot for the CCAA Championship Tournament.

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What’s Your Plan After College?

ASI launches career planning pilot program for students Miguel Arriola Intern

The student government (ASI) is launching a pilot program known as “Life After College”. ASI President Kayla Stamps describes the initiative as “an accelerated preparatory program that essentially provides career development resources, mentorship, and exclusive networking and

training opportunities for those who are enrolled.” The program hopes to create a “campus holistic partnership” which includes: stakeholders such as the City of Los Angeles, the university administration, faculty, the Career Center, the Alumni Association, and notable alumni such as Special Assistant City Attorney Capri Maddox. These people and organizations will coordinate a combined effort to improve student career opportunities after graduation. One major long-term goal

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of the program is for it to secure a strong partnership with employers, that allows students who complete the program to be examined by those employers with increased interest and confidence in the student’s abilities. The aim is to increase the prestige of Cal State LA graduates among hiring firms. Students in the program will also have access to notable alumni at organized events that would normally be exclusively for the Alumni Association. One such event taking place March 30, is even offering transportation to the venue for Life After College members. Typically, the Career Center has generally been tasked with providing students with initial career development support. Counselors there aid students by teaching them how to put their resumes together, as well as by conducting preparatory mock interviews. Students can make appointments or walk in and ask quick questions, and written information about

(Continued from Page 1) ‘Democracy in Action’ events hosted by the University administration. The event, featuring Political Science professors Dr. Martin Adamian and Dr. Scott Bowman, had an audience of roughly 250 students and faculty members. Adamian and Bowman focused on Supreme Court precedent which Trump based his executive orders on as well as the ways in which citizens can legally fight those orders. During the Q&A session, protesters including student leaders and faculty members, used the opportunity to make statements rather than ask questions. Muslim Student Association leaders, which could not be reached for further comment, stated during the event that “Our list of demands will be sent to you, and we will issue a statement on behalf of the three organizations.” Dr. Octavio Villalpando, Vice Provost for Diversity and Engaged Learning, stated that they “will work with every single one of you to help you exercise your right to learn.” As of Thursday, neither a statement nor demands had been issued by the student

various careers is available. The Career Center also has a job search database and hosts information sessions for companies and entities like Google, NASA, and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. According to a student assistant at the front desk, the office may see an average of thirty to fifty student visitors per day with some days exceeding that range. Thus, Cal State LA students now have access to two sources of career development information and support tools. As mentioned, the Career Center provides introductory career development aid like training in resume writing and mock interviews. Still, students may not be successful in finding a job. When explaining why ASI is launching its own career development program, Kayla Stamps relates that she would visit classrooms and ask, “Raise your hands if you are Juniors and Seniors? How

leaders of the protest. Robert Lopez, Executive Director of Communications and Public Affairs, told the University Times that “The administration has not received any demands. The remarks made by Dr. Villalpando reflect the views of the administration.” A couple Trump supporters sporting their “Make America Great Again” hats stood outside the protest circle and were confronted by protesters yelling “Nazi”. One anonymous Trump supporter, a Mechanical Engineering major, stated “On this campus, those who support Trump are not against the protesters. We want an open dialogue and peaceful activity.” After the walkout, students ended their march at the Golden Eagle Statue to engage in dialogue with each other. Some students brought up concerns of the lack of campus resources such as limited counselor assistance with Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at school. Zamaria Gomez, a student activist involved with campaigns against budget cuts and for undocumented and transgender rights, expressed

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Knowing why those hands go down could certainly contribute to improving the success rate of matching students with relevant career opportunities, both within the Career Center and the new ASI program. It is hoped that in the long-term, the ASI program will yield data that explains the variables of why students have trouble finding jobs after college. Furthermore, it is hoped that the pilot program will bridge the way for a more concrete program in the future. ASI will be hosting orientation meetings for Life After College in the coming weeks. that there was a studentcounselor ratio of 1 counselor for every 3,000 students, as well as a long waiting period to receive counseling. Gomez also said that they felt triggered by the Dean of Students, Dr. Jennifer Miller, when they were unexpectedly contacted by Miller through their personal email and misgendered them while addressing previous concerns that they had advocated for. Gomez, expressing their frustration at being unable to change their name and gender with the school, then looked to Miller and demanded answers. “As far as I’m concerned, the ball’s in the court,” said Gomez. “I don’t want to hear from you, I just want to change my name.” Several students in the crowd voiced their concern that Miller was standing outside the crowd without actively participating in the conversations. Previously, during the walkout, student protesters had noticed Miller speaking to campus police and had chanted “Dean of Students, talk to the students, not the police,” for several minutes. “I appreciate your presence but you are not showing solidarity by just showing up here and standing,” student Corinne Baptiste told Miller. “I don’t think it’s enough.”

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many of you have jobs lined up after graduation?” She goes on to explain, “You would see a bunch of hands go down, and we were doing that in huge lecture halls when we were campaigning.” Stamps believes it is important to research why so many hands would go down when she asked those questions.

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However, some students such as Ana Sofia Lopez spoke in support of Miller. Speaking of her personal experiences with Miller, Lopez said she is grateful for the dean. “She can’t do anything out here at the moment. She is the Dean of Students and she is here for us,” said Lopez to the crowd. In a statement to the University Times after the incident, Miller said, “I appreciated the opportunity to listen and learn more about our students’ concerns. I feel confident that we were able to clarify and discuss my role and interest in hearing from our students as Cal State LA’s Dean of Students.”

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Coach Change in the Midst of the Season Randi Smart Resigns, Figueroa named interim volleyball coach Ricky Rodas Managing Editor Volleyball season is underway at Cal State LA, and it looks like the team will be ‘served up’ some new leadership by Juan Figueroa, who joined the Cal State LA Athletics program in 2016 as assistant coach. Randi Smart, the current volleyball coach, announced her resignation last week, opting to take the associate head coach position at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. In an article posted by wakeforestsports.com, Bill Ferguson, Wake Forest volleyball head coach, spoke about his excitement in welcoming her to their sports organization. “Randi and I worked well together previously and she is an

A Panel speaks on Black Greek Life at Cal State LA Erron Franklin Copy Editor Black Futures Month at Cal State LA has introduced the campus community to Black culture through unique events during the month of February. The events have been organized by the Pan African Resource Center in conjunction with the Cal State LA Cross Cultural Center. Last Wednesday’s program featured a panel discussion on The Divine Nine and the

excellent fit for our coaching team and our student athletes… she has great energy in the gym and her training style fits well with our process.” Smart will be taking over for former assistant coach Lindsay Allman, who was named head coach at Indiana University. In an article written by Cal State LA Athletics, Smart talked about how honored she was to coach at Cal State LA, saying, "The young women I've been able to work with have left such an impact on my life and my family's lives. I am leaving there a better person and coach because of those amazing young women." Juan Figueroa will be expected to fill in some big shoes left vacant by Smart, as she completed her Cal State LA career with the secondmost wins in program history, leading the Golden Eagles to winning years in each of her eight seasons as head coach. The Golden Eagles reached the NCAA Tournament

J. Aaron Delgado Juan Figueroa (left) speaking with Beach Volleyball players at their first game

twice during her tenure and reached the West Region title match in 2009. Figueroa is accomplished in his own right, having been a two-time former All-American at USC, a successful career in the Puerto Rican Indoor Volleyball

League, and a gold medal with the Puerto Rican National Indoor Volleyball Team in the 2010 Central American Games. "I'm very excited for this opportunity and excited for

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the future,” Figueroa said in an interview with Cal State LA Athletics. “We have several newcomers ready to make a great impact. We're going to raise the bar and do what it takes to compete at a high level.”

way in which they can shape Black life on campus. The Divine Nine is also referred to as the National Pan-Hellenic Council.

The panel included thirteen members of black fraternities and sororities, including University Faculty, staff and students, who fielded questions by the event organizer, Shanique Davis, Program Coordinator for the Pan African Resources center. Davis asked the panel about preference and choice. With a number of different organizations it’s all about finding the organization that’s a great match, which requires the individual to conduct research using valid sources. Erron Franklin The ladies of Zeta Phi Beta sorority, Inc. and gentleman of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity, Inc.

One student chose her sorority based on the organizations founding principles. “We are founded on Christian principles and I’m a Christian first before anything,” said Kennisha Green, senior Criminal Justice Major and President of the Epsilon Zeta chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, chartered on the Cal State LA campus on Jan. 26, 1962. “Ask a lot of questions,”     

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said Weser Intef, Executive Director of Associated Students Inc., who pledged Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity in undergrad at San Diego State University. “Once you do your research and decide, keep it to yourself. When you’re in that’s when the real work begins and you need to bring something to the organization,” he added. Many of the panelist often spoke of the leadership and personal growth that they witnessed within themselves as a result of joining their fraternity or sorority and that your membership within the organization goes far beyond wearing the letters on your chest; therefore, once you’ve graduated college, it will be your duty as a professional to “cultivate your ability to reach out.” The Divine Nine is comprised of nine Black Greek letter organizations which include: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, founded in

1906 at Cornell University; Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, founded in 1908 at Howard University; Kappa Alpha Psi, founded in 1911 at Indiana University; Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, founded in 1911 at Howard University; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, founded in 1913 at Howard University; Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, founded in 1914 at Howard University; Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, founded in 1920 at Howard University; Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, founded in 1922 at Butler University; and Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, founded in 1963 at Morgan State University. Black Futures Month continues this week with an exhibit on African Liberation Leaders. The event will showcase revolutionaries in Africa who made it their “duty to fight for freedom.” The exhibit opens Monday, Feb. 13, at 10a.m. in the Student Union.

February 13, 2017

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DEPORTES

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Betsy DeVos confirmada secretaria de educación Un voto de desempate histórico Por Eduardo Ramos El pasado martes 7 de febrero, la republicana con poca experiencia en educación pública, Betsy DeVos, fue confirmada por el senado como secretaria de educación pública. La confirmación se produjo después de que el vicepresidente, Mike Pence, desempatara los resultados con su voto, el cual jamás en la historia de Estados unidos había sido necesario utilizar. El empate de cincuenta votos incluía a dos senadores republicanos quienes votaron en contra de la nominación de Betsy DeVos, esto sin importar que pertenecen al mismo partido y que DeVos es una importante contribuyente del mismo. Betsy deVos ha dedicado gran parte de carrera política a favorecer las escuelas públicas y los vales educativos conocidos como vouchers. Estos son una especie de beca para que los estudiantes de bajos recursos puedan asistir a la escuela que mejor les parezca a sus padres. Este tema ha generado gran controversia, quienes se oponen aseguran que existen varias cosas que no se están considerando en este rubro. Por ejemplo, estudios indican que los vouchers carecen de funcionalidad; además, no serían suficientes para cubrir los costos de las escuelas elites privadas o estas, puede que simplemente no acepten estudiantes con vouchers. Otros temas a tratar son:

el tiempo, el costo social y el desgaste mental de los alumnos por tener que viajar largas distancias para asistir a una mejor escuela. Los descontentos opinan que si tan solo las escuelas públicas contaran con los mismos recursos y nivel de educación que las escuelas privadas, los niños preferirían quedarse en sus vecindarios. Los dos republicanos que votaron en contra de DeVos, los senadores Susan Collins de Maine y Lisa Murkowski de Alaska, aseguran que la nueva secretaria no cuenta con las cualidades para el cargo porque desconoce el funcionamiento de las escuelas públicas y las leyes para proteger a los estudiantes. "Tengo preocupaciones serias acerca de la Secretaria de educación, quien ha estado bastante involucrada solo en un lado de la ecuación, tan sumergida en el impulso de los vouchers, que creo que podría estar inconsciente de lo que realmente significa el exitoso dentro de las escuelas públicas al igual de su capacidad para enmendar aquello que ahora no está funcionando," dijo la Sra. Murkowski la semana pasada cuando los dos anunciaron su oposición.

Por Marcela Valdivia El pasado domingo 5 de febrero, se jugó el Super Bowl LI en el NRG Stadium en Houston, Texas. Los Patriotas de Nueva Inglaterra dieron una remontada histórica y se coronaron por quinta vez campeones ante los Halcones de Atlanta. El triunfo de los Patriotas no fue lo único que dio de que hablar, los comerciales este año se enfocaron en reconocer los problemas políticos bajo la presidencia de Donald Trump. El anuncio más polémico de todos fue el de la empresa 84 Lumber, compañía que

ha radicado en Pennsylvania a lo largo de sesenta años suministrando materiales y servicios de construcción.

El comercial en español enseña la travesía de una madre con su hija en un viaje peligroso de México hacia los Estados Unidos por carro y a pie. Ambas tuvieron que enfrentar varios obstáculos para sobrevivir el largo camino de día y noche mientras llegaban a la frontera. Al llegar a la frontera la mamá y su hija se encuentran con una puerta enorme donde entran a los Estados Unidos. Al final del comercial aparece la frase “La voluntad del éxito siempre es bienvenida aquí” significando que los inmigrantes son bien recibidos en los Estados Unidos a pesar de los comentarios y acciones del Presidente Donald Trump.

Durante el partido solo pasaron la mitad del comercial y se les pidió a los espectadores que visitarán la página oficial de la compañía para verlo completo. Sin embargo, la pagina colapsó rápidamente por la cantidad de personas que la visitaron. Muchas personas estuvieron en contra del comercial, creían que era pérdida de tiempo y dinero; incluso, el anuncio fue rechazado por la empresa FOX, pero 84 Lumber hizo los ajustes necesarios para que se pasara al aire durante el Super Bowl LI. Según la compañía de materiales de construcción, su intención era mostrar las características que buscan en sus empleados y a la vez exponer su apoyo hacia el sueño americano.

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Celebrando el día de San Valentín

¿Cómo lidiar con las crisis de pareja y tener una relación estable? Por Claudia Landeros

Es el día del amor, y todo a nuestro alrededor está tratando de manipular al subconsciente enamorado. Los comerciantes hacen una gran campaña y la venta de flores, perfumes y chocolates se dispara mucho en esta fecha. Este día en particular, cupido hace de las suyas y ensarta corazones ambulantes que sensibilizados con la fecha, son presa fácil, otros ya estaban en la trampa.

Todo comienza con una mirada, con un ronroneo al oído, con esas “dos palabras” que vendió Belisa Crepusculario al Coronel, en el cuento de Isabel Allende. Dos palabras que llegan como dardos al Aparentemente los corazón, “te amo”. Esas que desbordan las programas de vouchers y palabras pasiones y hacen perder la expansión de escuelas la cabeza. Las parejas se chárter crearán un déficit económico a las escuelas públicas tradicionales y son un perjuicio más para la ya dividida sociedad que es parte de este sistema educativo.

encuentran, se identifican y empiezan a caminar juntas, a compartir sus cosas y a influirse mutuamente.

Las relaciones amorosas son diferentes en cada pareja, algunos creen que se aman tanto que comienzan a sentir derechos en la relación y confunden el amor con la posesión. Cometen errores y no se dan cuenta, el bienestar de la relación se debilita y comienza la tragedia. En el momento menos esperado se agota la tolerancia y se rompe la comunicación. Se asume una pertenecía del otro que provoca desajustes en las necesidades afectivas primarias. De amantes gozosos, pasan a capataces controladores, aflorando el superyó en la resistencia absurda por no ceder el poder en la relación. Hay una gran diferencia en cómo cada uno concibe el amor. Se confunde el sentimiento y el deseo de poseer a la pareja afectivamente, con la amenazante actitud de

controlarla. No es lo mismo entregar el amor, el cuerpo y el corazón, a entregar la voluntad. Esa no se entrega nunca, porque se acaba la magia, se acaba la esencia del amor. A partir de ahí, todo se viene abajo, y las parejas tristemente se dan cuenta de que como compañeros de vida ya no tienen nada en común. Las relaciones patológicas son el resultado de personalidades destructivas y de autoestimas deficientes. Al final, las parejas no prosperan, muchos factores como la rutina, la codependencia, las conductas compulsivas y los sentimientos obsesivos y violentos, abren grietas en la relación que amancillan a ambos. Pero aún con todos los obstáculos que la pareja tiene que sortear, las experiencias dejan un gran aprendizaje. Las parejas que logran encontrar el balance y frenan a tiempo situaciones dañinas, tienen más posibilidades de perdurar en la relación y de prevenir problemas futuros.

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Father “Boyles” Down Lessons of Kinship and Compassion ‘Tattoos on the Heart’ author visits campus to speak on his experiences at Homeboy Industries Anthony Karembales Staff Reporter If you thought that a speaker couldn’t incite gut-busting laughter and heart-wrenching emotion all in the span of an hour, then guess again. Last Thursday, Father Gregory Boyle, Founder of Homeboy Industries, delivered a remarkably eloquent speech in the Golden Eagle Ballroom, which reduced the packed room of students and faculty to a puddle of happy and sad tears.

His first endeavor was to build a school for the younger gang members, so that they could learn instead of wreaking havoc in the projects. Since Father Boyle couldn’t find any schools that would take gang members, he built his own, turning his convent into a school for gang members. He, along with the nuns in his convent, went marching for jobs in the surrounding neighborhoods. They developed different crews for landscaping, graffiti removal, etc.

During the unrest of 1992, everywhere else in LA exploded with violence except for the pocket in which Homeboy Industries was located. When LA Times asked Father Boyle This year, Cal State LA to explain this anomaly, he selected Father Boyle’s told them it could have been award-winning book, Tattoos due to the fact that they had on the Heart, for the One 60 strategically picked rival Campus, One Book event. gang members working with The program is designed and alongside one another. to encourage the student The late film producer Ray population of Cal State LA to collectively read one book Stark read the article and over the course of the school asked Father Boyle how he year. Having been selected, could lend his assistance. Father Boyle was invited to Boyle suggested that he buy speak to students and faculty, an abandoned bakery across followed by a Q&A session the street from the church. His idea was that gang members and several photo ops. could bake bread for money. Father Boyle began his Homeboy Industries was work in 1988, setting up a program in his parish called born out of ventures like this. Jobs for a Future. His church They now have 18-month was located in one of the training program for gang largest concentrated areas for members to rehabilitate gang activity in the U.S., with themselves and learn how to become working citizens. eight gangs at war.

Cara Gonzalez Father Boyles signing at the Q&A session and photo op

In addition, Homeboy offers therapy and free tattoo removal services. At Father Boyle’s presentation, President Covino introduced him and his remarkable work, explaining why his literary piece was chosen for the One Book, One Campus program. “The themes of ‘Tattoos on the Heart’, compassion, kinship, and nurturing potential--resonate on our campus through our initiatives, through our mission and vision and values, and in our community, and we hope, in our nation,” said Covino. Covino added that the book

teaches us valuable lessons about community, pushing us to be a place where no life is less valuable than another, and where we “see and value and nurture potential no matter what.” Father Boyle seemed to know exactly how to engage the crowd. With hilarious anecdotes, he added a warm and friendly touch to his speech. Father Boyle began with a story. “I was thinking about a guy named Joey who used to work for us, and did a variety of things, but he also was a good speaker so we would send him out to high schools. He was on demand and people liked him. So we

went out to dinner and he was giving me tips on how to speak publicly. And he said, ‘You gotta pepper your talk with self-deprecating humour.’ And I said, ‘Yeah, no [crap]. Some good advice there.’” Drawing on the wisdom of Martin Luther King Jr., Father Boyle encouraged Cal State LA students to imagine something different, a world that looks differently. As students, we have an obligation to use our education to make our voices heard through kinship and compassion. “Everyone in this room has felt the exquisite privilege (Continued to Page 8)

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Afro-Punk: Odd Couple Wed Through Rejection identity.

A closer look on history through punk music

As their rationing started to change, so did their aesthetic, and with that, their relationships started to dissolve. A key figure that validated their presence in the scene was a group called “Bad Brains”. They were the first all Black member punk band. With songs like The Big Takeover and lyrics like “So understand me when I say, there's no love for this U.S.A. This world is doomed with it's own segregation, just another Nazi test.”

Sylvia Valdez Intern ‘Afro-Punk’, a 66-minute documentary film directed by James Spooner, explores the roles of African Americans within what was then, an overwhelmingly white punk scene across the Unites States. This film explores race, identity, exile, loneliness, and black power. Punk, “the bratty, snot-nosed upstart breed of rock and roll, built on antimusicianship, built on the rejection of stadium rock, built on the sneering denial of technical skill,” as Josh White from Huffington Post UK describes it, was the result of the angst of a generation. The DIY culture, the skulls, the mohawk, the liberty spikes, were not only an aesthetic, but an ideology, a way of life which thrived in the late 70’s

Sylvia Valdez James Spooner and rock musician icon Joi

early 80’s. Spooner created this film for the oppressed African Americans in the scene. The film touches on the idea that punk is intertwined with race. The double-jeopardy of race and gender seemed to be tangled with white males. Afro-

(Continued from Page 7) of being able to stand with the easily despised and the readily left out, with the demonized so that the demonizing will stop. And with the disposable, so that the day will come when we stop throwing people away,” said Boyle.

I didn’t know and he was explaining his story. And kinda formal, he tried to begin his message to me with ‘Father Greg, I am so and so.’ At least he was trying to write ‘Father Greg’ when autocorrect helped him and it said ‘Fat Boy Greg,’” said Father Boyle.

“This is not the place you come to, it’s always been the place you will go from. And you go from here to create a community of kinship such that God, in fact, might recognize it. A place of connection, how do we move and create a movement from being separate and superior to being connected and compassionate. And you stand at the margin and you brace yourself because, trust me people will accuse you of wasting your time,” Boyle added.

Offering another anecdote, Father Boyle said, “So this one homie wrote me with his hair on fire and I didn’t have any funds. So all I wrote back was: ‘things are tight’. And autocorrect told him, ‘thongs are tight’. And he wrote back, ‘Sorry to hear that.’” Father Boyle also told the story of Manuel and Snoopy, two Homeboys who ran the clocking room at Homeboy Industries. Manuel once received an incoming from Snoopy saying, “Hey dog, it’s me Snoops. Yeah they got my ass locked up in county jail. They’re charging me with being the ugliest vato in America. You have to come down right now, show ‘em they got the wrong guy.”

Boyle mentioned that, more recently, his homies have taught him how to text. “I know I can’t be alone in being vexed by this stupid autocorrect thing. Just the other day I had a homie who

“We died laughing so hard,

punks experienced isolation to some degree because of their race. An already marginalized population further ostracized by their peers. “It is a peculiar sensation, this double consciousness, the sense of always looking at one’s self through the eyes of

and then I realized Manuel and Snoopy are enemies, they’re from rival gangs. They used to shoot bullets at each other. And now they shoot text messages,” said Boyle. This is only one manifestation of the power of Father Boyle’s work. He also recounted a time when he brought one of his trainees by the name of Jose to a talk in Virginia. He was a trainee, finishing up his 18-month training. Before working for Homeboy Industries, he had been a homeless man and heroin addict. Father Boyle, curious to hear his story, invited him to share his childhood experiences for the audience. Jose recanted times when his mom had told him to kill himself or dumped him at an orphanage for 90 days until his grandmother rescued him. “My mom beat me every single day of my elementary school years with things you couldn’t imagine and a lot of things you couldn’t. Every

others.” Double-consciousness is the notion, Du Bois explored in a 1903 publication, The Souls of Black Folk. Doubleconsciousness explains the individual’s sensation of feeling as though your identity is divided into several parts, making it difficult or impossible to have one

day my back was bloodied and scarred. In fact, I had to wear three t-shirts to school every day. First t-shirt, because the blood would seep through. Second t-shirt you could still see it. By the third, you couldn’t see any blood,” said Jose. Kids would make fun of him for wearing three t-shirts in the hot sun. Soon he stopped talking. He wore three t-shirts into his adult years because he didn’t want anyone seeing his wounds. Jose said, “But now I welcome my wounds. I run my fingers over my scars. My wounds are my friends. After all, how can I help heal the wounded, if I don’t welcome my own wounds?” After hearing this story, Father Boyle affirmed that he would not have survived one day of his homies’ childhood. “The measure of our compassion lies not in our service of those on the margins, but only in our willingness to see ourselves

Despite the uphill battle to acceptance, Spooner gave the Black community something valuable, AFROPUNK FEST. A music festival held annually in Brooklyn, New York City since 2005. It was held in Brooklyn's Commodore Barry Park in 2015, and expanded to Paris and Atlanta that year. The festival is a token of unity, identity, and Black power.

in kinship with them. You stand at the margins because that’s the only way they get erased. And pretty soon, you cease to care whether anyone accuses you of wasting your time,” said Father Boyle. During the Q&A session, a student expressed her concerns over the divide between students and faculty at Cal State LA. The student felt that the administration was not properly addressing the students concerns over immigration. In response, Father Boyle said, “Where is there not a gap? Welcome to the human race.” “Demonizing is always wrong,” he continued. “We’re tempted to do it. I mean I am. But it’s always false. Whoever those demons are: administrators, Donald Trump, those who voted for him. As long as you know that it’s always untrue, that there are no demons. There are no exceptions to that truth.”