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An Artistic Reunion

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In celebration of Cal State LA’s 70th anniversary, the university unveils a riveting art exhibition featuring the work of talented alumni. Anthony Karambelas Staff Reporter This year marks Cal State LA’s 70th anniversary. What better way to celebrate than by bringing back alumni from throughout the school’s history? On Sept. 9, the Cal State LA Fine Arts Gallery opened a new art exhibit to the public, featuring the collective work of former Cal State LA students. “Legacies”, is designed to display just that: the cultural and artistic impact of alumni as they have gone on to forge successful careers of their own. The gallery is curated by artist Mark Steven Greenfield who earned his MFA in painting and drawing from Cal State LA in 1987.

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A mural of the veteran actor Strother Martin by Kent Twitchell in Hollywood, CA.

After graduating from Cal State LA, Greenfield served numerous

directorship roles as an Arts Administrator for the Los Angeles

Department of Cultural Affairs. His (Continued to Page 3)

Tackling the Freshmen Blues

First-year students can face a number of mental health issues related to higher education, luckily the University has a number of resources. Marcela Valdivia Staff Reporter The first year of college can be stressful for many students as they experience a completely new educational environment. Last Tuesday, the Student Health Center held “Wellness Workshops: Mental Health and Higher Education” with the focus on helping first year students navigate the mental health pitfalls of college life. Yadira Anguiano and Cameron Holiday, counselors at the Student Health Center’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), host a series of workshops throughout the semester on skill-based group counseling that addresses specific concerns. “Our president is really big on the Mind Matters campaign in promoting self-care and mindfulness on

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Cameron Holiday and Dr. Yadira Anguiano break down the importance of mental health with college students.

maintaining ourselves,” said Anguiano.

First-year college students encounter major transitions in a new environment,

while also surrounded by people they (Continued to Page 3)

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At the Ready

NEWS

A look at the Universities Community Emergency Response Team, the individuals tasked with handling operations in the wake of a natural disaster. Anthony Karambelas Staff Reporter September is National Preparedness Month. This year’s motto is “Disasters Don’t Plan Ahead. You Can.” Luckily, Cal State LA students, staff, and faculty have a response team to rely on: the Emergency Operations Center (EOC). The EOC responds to all on-campus emergencies, acting as a hub through which all rescue operations are connected. “If the EOC is activated, something very bad has happened on campus, or at least something that is going to impact the student population,” said Randy Styner, Emergency Operations Officer and Business Continuity Plan Coordinator. In the event of a campus threat, Styner determines which unoccupied buildings are safe for classes to relocate to in the interest of time. He is also responsible for determining if evacuated buildings are essential to student learning, and if so, where the students and teachers will be moved to next. Ultimately, President Covino decides whether the university will resume regular academic hours, or if it will be placed on temporary lockdown. Cal State LA has had a history of unpreparedness in the face of disaster. Styner recalled an incident that took nearly five hours to fully evacuate campus: “That was five years ago in response to a bomb scare,” said Styner. “But because of the way the campus is laid out, it’s incredibly difficult to let people drive, so there’s a good chance we’re going to shut down the parking garages and say, ‘For now, everyone just needs to walk off campus and get someplace safe.’” The EOC regularly reaches out to the university through their weekly bulletin, as well as in hosting campus

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events and student trainings. On Oct. 24, from 12 to 4p.m., EOC will host their annual Survival Fair outside of the University-Student Union. The American Red Cross will be there to conduct CPR demonstrations and promote the Stop the Bleed national awareness campaign. The EOC holds numerous student training opportunities. The EOC is also responsible for the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), a series of student-comprised teams of first responders. “That CERT was basically a system set up by the Los Angeles City Fire Department back around the time of the Northridge earthquake, because all of these people wanted to help, but they really couldn’t because they didn’t have any training,” said Styner. All students are welcome to join CERT. To join, an individual must complete all six trainings at the EOC, consisting of life search and rescue, disaster first aid, and psychology of disaster response. CERT generally takes action after EOC hours, when the university depends on students’ field-based work.

The EOC also offers

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A glimpse of Cal State LA personnel inside the Emergency Operations Center.

emergency preparedness classes twice a year for interested students who may not necessarily want to join the CERT team. Organizations can also opt to coordinate scheduled classes with the EOC. Above all, students should be responsible for their safety. Although the EOC has supplies and trained staff, they

cannot account for all 30,000 students on campus. There are simple items that students can carry with them to ensure their readiness in the event of a disaster. “At a minimum, have a couple bottles of water and food, such as granola bars,” said Styner. “A hat is essential, sunscreen and a good pair of shoes will make all the

difference. If you can get things like a little AM/FM radio, a flashlight–some means of light–that would also be really good.” The next major EOC activity is The Great California ShakeOut event, which occurs on Oct. 19 at 10:19 a.m. EOC will help to teach students how to protect themselves during an earthquake.

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(Continued from Page 1) "An Artistic Reunion" pieces have been displayed here in the United States and abroad. His art has been exhibited in the Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia, the Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art, and the California African American Museum. His international fame has taken his work as far as Thailand, Italy, South Korea, and China. One of the artists featured in “Legacies” was renowned muralist Kent Twitchell, whose largerthan-life murals can be seen throughout the Los Angeles area. His murals are concieved to be realistic, depicting his human subjects in a lifelike manner. One of his most famous murals, “The Freeway Lady”, depicts his grandmother with a gorgeous afghan blanket. He painted the mural in 1987, overlooking the 101 freeway. Since then, it has been erased by a billboard company, though Twitchell received approval to repaint it in 2015. Ingrid Truemper

Twitchell's 'Bride and Groom' mural of 1972 in Los Angeles.

At “Legacies,” Twitchell displayed a graphite sketch of his famous Freeway

Lady in an alternate position. The drawing was done with a 3mm pencil on wood. “My hand hurt so much that I’d never do another one!” said Twitchell. Upon completion of his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1972, Twitchell’s art exploded throughout America, garnering him massive media attention. He attributes his success to his training at Cal State LA. “My professors at Cal State LA had me do public art for a lot of my assignments. They were really supportive of me, and so I think I owe them a lot,” said Twitchell. He recalled a specific incident in which his work on a Strother Martin mural in 1971 had prevented him from showing up to class. In spite of this, his teachers respected his artistic talent and burgeoning career. “A woman who was teaching weaving gave me a B. I didn’t have to go to class,” said Twitchell. “I can’t give you an A , you’re not coming to class. I’ll give you a B if you do a good job painting it,” the teacher said. (Continued from Page 1) "Tackling the Freshman Blues" have never met before. With these changes, the challenges of adapting to an unfamiliar environment and meeting new expectations demands efficient time management and increased responsibility. “I was extremely shy when I first started college because I didn't know anyone. I used to be very timid, but now conversing with people is much easier,” said Samy Elcott, Nutritional Science major.

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For students who struggle to overcome the pressures of a new environment while facing demanding responsibilities, emotional and psychological challenges can prove to be critical. According to the Student Health Center, the three major issues that come from adjustment issues that require immediate care are: “suicide, substance abuse, and sexual violence.” “The last three are red flags that we assess for and something that we have to call triage, which is a crisis session when someone has a major crisis going on,” said counselor Holiday. Students experience a range of symptoms when they are struggling in college. Some of the symptoms to recognize include: difficulty sleeping, isolation, headaches, and a lack of appetite. These symptoms can become dangerous when they occur on a daily basis. It is important for students to find a balance in order to maintain strong mental health throughout college. The counselors recommend taking advantage of the opportunities

Another featured artist is Kaz Oshiro, who completed both his Bachelor of Art and Master of Fine Arts degrees at Cal State LA in 2002. His work bridges the medium between painting and sculpture, using painting materials to build three-dimensional replicas of mass produced objects. One of his more famous pieces consists of three steel beams made out of stretched planes of painted canvas. This strikingly realistic work was displayed at “Legacies.” Oshiro began studying at Cal State LA in the early 1990s. During that time the recession hit, shrinking art programs across the United States, including the program at Cal State LA. “It wasn’t an easy time for the students.” Oshiro said “I stayed here longer than I had thought, but I will say that it really helped with my development as an artist.” The “Legacies” exhibit will remain open until Sept. 30. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, from 12 to 5p.m. The exhibit is located in the Fine Arts Gallery within the Fine Arts Building. on campus when meeting new people and building social networks, which will improve personal independence. “Some people are here as first generation college students and they are doing something different than anyone in their family has ever done before, which can sometimes put pressure on a student if they are in that position,” said Holiday. “It also means that you are about to do something that will advance yourself and be something that makes families proud to be part of that legacy.” The four self care aspects are: biological, social, psychological and spiritual. For biological care, counselors recommend exercise, healthy eating habits, and consistent sleeping patterns. Socially, students should get involved in the community in order to feel a sense of social support. By forming efficient means of managing emotions, students can experience a sturdier psychological state. Spiritually, the counselors suggest meditation. All students should seek ways to get connected on campus with clubs, organizations, and volunteering opportunities in order to improve their mental health. They can also attend workshops on campus that promote interaction with others. One of the most effective ways to remain mentally fit at Cal State LA is by utilizing the resources available on campus. Students can get involved by visiting the second floor of the Student Health Center, or by calling CAPS at (323) 3433314.

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RISE Above the Statistics New mentorship program aims to reduce campus-wide retention rate. Matthew Gonzalez Ricky Rodas Retention through Interpersonal Student Engagement (RISE), is a peer mentoring program focused on incoming freshmen that

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The RISE program pairs students and mentors on the path to success.

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Michelle Quan (right) and Kristian Cardenas (left) of the New Student and Parent Programs office.

was created to ensure students don’t stay past their expected graduation date (referred to as retention). The program offers networking mixers and information on campus resources. “I was really excited to be able to put this program on,” said Christopher Johnson, Assistant Director for the New Student and Parent Programs and RISE Coordinator. “In the last few years, I have been programming orientation and I really wanted to work more with first-year students.”

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The RISE program currently has 25 active mentors, and is actively recruiting mentees and first-year students to join. Students that wish to become mentors are required to attend a Spring training seminar to learn the skills needed for the job and complete both a Fall and Spring semester of peer advising. If students are not a part of the organization and still wish to gain knowledge from the program, RISE is planning future mixers to promote involvement within the organization. Johnson firmly believes that

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providing mentors to students would translate to a positive impact on their experience at the university. “The benefit of a mentor is having someone there who you can turn to when you are feeling like you have issues coming up or you feel unsure of what to do,” he said. “The program gave me more of a sense of pride,” said Briauna Dotson, a graduate student in the Department of Sociology. “It's the first ever program of its kind to be offered at Cal State LA.” According to the Consortium for Student Retention Data Exchange (CSRDE), more students are staying beyond their expected graduation date, from 79.3 percent in 2006 to 83.8 percent in 2015. Notably, first-time freshmen enrollment rate has also increased from 47,551 in 2006 to 63,732 in 2015. Research gathered by the Office of Institutional Research indicates that in 2015, 79.2 percent of full-time first-year freshmen were categorized as staying at least a year beyond their expected graduation date. For students interested in the RISE program, their office is located in room 106 of the Student Affairs building. RISE’s office number is (323) 343-3195, and their email is NSPP@calstatela.edu.

5 CULTURE University Times

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The Coffee Confab

and social relationships.”

Students attend the International Coffee Break to discuss study abroad options offered at the University.

GCA will lead a forum to dissect and discuss the idea of multiculturalism on Tuesday, Sept. 19. followed by “You hear the word ‘multiculturalism’, but do you really get what that means,? asked Lige. “It means a number of things; it’s the dance, language, or Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and Asexual (LGBTQIA) and things like that. We incorporate LGBTQIA because international students might not understand that this is also part of a culture.”

Danny Robles Deputy Copy Editor The Global Cultural Alliance (GCA) club hosted the first International Coffee Break of the semester last Tuesday. The gathering was a welcoming event for students, of all backgrounds, to socialize and network. More than 30 students from universities throughout the world gathered at the International Office lounge in the Golden Eagle Building. The event welcomed students considering study-abroad to join a supportive community, and for other students to share their experiences overseas. “It’s totally fun, and it’s worth doing,” said Matthew Guerrero, a Japanese major, who attended the International Coffee Break and shared his

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Students gather and drink coffee while discussing education abroad.

experiences from studying abroad in Japan. “It was a little stressful, but I think it's a good life experience.” GCA

President

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Lige sat with the University Times to discuss the objectives of the club. “Even if you are just interested in study abroad, or

interested in any other culture, this is a really warm group and we are very inclusive,” said Lige. “When you are part of a multicultural club, it helps you with personal development

GCA will be co-sponsoring the International Education Week Festival in November in the University-Student Union (U-SU) plaza. The Festival will target students interested in learning more about the study abroad programs that are offered on campus. GCA will also be co-sponsoring the annual International Cultural Night in the Spring. A second International Coffee Break is scheduled for later this month on Thursday, Sept. 28.

Students Swing into Afro-Cubano Culture The Cross Cultural Centers hosts AfroCubano dance class on the plaza. Brisa Dominguez Contributing Writer The Bailando Estilo AfroCubano event, recently held by Cross Cultural Centers’ Chicana/o Latina/o Student Resource Center, focused on educating students about Afro-Cuban culture through dance.

Laura Tejeda coordinated the event and Los Angeles Afro-Cubano dancer, Kati Hernandez, was the instructor for the exciting event, teaching students how to perform a variety of dances related to the culture. Conga, Arara, Timba, and Pilón were just a few of the Afro-Cuban dances Hernandez taught. Pilón was very popular in the 1950s, and the rhythms of the dance are based on the motions of pounding a sugarcane. Timba

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is a popular modern dance in Cuba; it’s a fusion of AfroCuban dance with jazz and funk influences. With all these different dances, it’s hard not to lose a step, but Hernandez gave students the Clave (ba ba Bau ba ba), or the key, to get back into rhythm. Born and trained in Cuba, Hernandez has traveled the world developing her dance technique. According to

SalsaGente, a popular Cuban dance studio in Santa Cruz, California, “Hernandez is the co-founder of KimBamBula Production which produced the annual ‘Essence of Cuba’, a paramount reunion of AfroCuban masters in Los Angeles.” “I feel that Afro-Cubano roots are disappearing and I want to save this beautiful culture by sharing it,” said Hernandez. Along with support from the

CCC, Tejeda was able to create an event that allowed a unique culture to be spotlighted at the University. “I wanted to get people moving. Since the semester is just starting, people should enjoy and start the year right,” said Tejeda. The Cross-Cultural Centers provides Cal State LA students with services and programs that advocate cultural awareness.

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CELEBRACIONES

Mes de La Hispanidad Los Dreamers también podrían celebrar

NOTAS BREVES

La alerta sigue tras el sismo del sur de México Por Lissette Flores

Por Eduardo Ramos El pasado fin de semana, varios países celebraron un año más de su independencia. Sin embargo, para la gente de estos países que radican en Los Estados Unidos, la celebración aún no termina. A partir del 15 de septiembre da inicio la celebración del mes de la hispanidad en todo el país. El mes de la hispanidad dio inicio en 1968, cuando el presidente Lyndon B. Johnson proclamó una semana de septiembre como la semana de la hispanidad. Luego, en 1988 el presidente Ronald Reagan convirtió la semana en un mes de celebración.

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El sismo de magnitud 8.2 que sacudió el sur de México la noche del jueves, 7 de septiembre, dejó al menos 58 muertos en los estados de Chiapas, Oaxaca y Tabasco. Además, aproximadamente 2.3 millones de personas fueron afectadas por el terremoto. Por si fuera poco, la tierra en esa área ha seguido temblando. El Servicio Sismológico Nacional informó que se registraron durante esa semana más de mil réplicas de 3 a 5 grados de magnitud cerca de Chiapas y las áreas cercanas, incluyendo Guatemala. El 9 de septiembre, el

país vecino se vio obligado a declararse en alerta roja, después de encontrar 4,493 personas afectadas y viviendas destruidas. De acuerdo al SSN, en el sur de México no ha parado de temblar, sus estadísticas han confirmado que hasta el jueves pasado, hubo una réplica de 4.9 a 91 km al suroeste de Pijijiapan, Chiapas. Por esta razón, Miguel Ángel Osorio, secretario mexicano de gobernación, advirtió que se mantiene la alerta de emergencia en todo el sur del país hasta nuevo aviso.

El recuento de los daños de Irma en Florida Por Lissette Flores

El paso del huracán Irma causó 12 muertes y miles de daños a residentes de varias ciudades del estado de Florida. Irma llegó el domingo, 10 de septiembre como categoría 4 y no 5 como se tenía pensado, pese a eso, los vientos fueron superiores a las 100 mph. Arrasaron con las costas de la Florida, dejando a muchas personas sin hogar, electricidad y calles inundadas. Las ciudades más afectadas fueron Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples y Marco Island entre otras. En Naples, por ejemplo, varias de sus calles amanecieron inundadas tras el paso del huracán. En Miami, muchos de los barcos fueron destruidos y arrastrados

desde la costa hasta la tierra de Miami. En el caso de Fort Myers, a familias enteras se les inundaron las casas, el agua les llegó hasta las rodillas, hasta los turistas se vieron afectados ya que no podían regresar a sus hogares porque los vuelos se cancelaron. Además, 15 millones de personas siguen sin luz, debido a que los árboles y líneas eléctricas colapsaron. Por el momento, el estado afronta una costosa recuperación y hasta ahora el pentágono ha brindado tres buques de la Armada estadounidense para la distribución de almuerzos y la reconstrucción de las ciudades dañadas. No obstante, los negocios y la vida de sus residentes se ven aún afectados y se estima que tardará mucho en volver a la normalidad

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Durante todo un mes, del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre, este país celebra a los hispanos quienes, de algún modo, han colaborado con el crecimiento del país. Personalidades hispanas como cantantes, periodistas, actores, astronautas, científicos, empresarios, en fin, todos son llamados a celebrar con orgullo su origen.

acontecimientos en relación a leyes migratorias, es muy probable que los ánimos de muchos compatriotas no estén en condiciones para celebrar. Con la terminación del programa DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), los sueños de muchos hispanoamericanos se quedaran truncados si el presidente Donald Trump no ofrece una alternativa que permita a los Dreamers realizar “el sueño americano”.

No obstante, con los últimos

Sería estupendo si durante

el mes de la hispanidad el presidente diera noticias favorecedoras que aclaren el panorama de muchos estudiantes. Sabemos que tanto en Cal State LA como en otras universidades y planteles educativos, existen muchos jóvenes hispanos que se están preparando para continuar aportando al progreso de este país. Esperemos que las resoluciones del presidente permitan que los miembros de la comunidad se unan a la celebración del mes de la hispanidad.

TEMAS DE OPINIÓN

¿Es verdad que con el vinilo se escucha mejor? La sensibilidad auditiva y el gusto musical surgen de experiencias pasadas Por Daniel Ber (Columnista Invitado) El auge del vinilo es un enigmático suceso que revive encantos casi secretamente guardados, aunque fácil de encontrar en casas de la infancia. Está directamente relacionado con el arte vintage, retro y hasta alguna dosis de Kitch. Es un estilo puramente estético trasladado al ámbito musical. Se trata de recuperar valores que fueron íconos de otra época para que cobren vida, y poder así liberar las fantasías de pertenencias temporales. Tal vez como un disfraz que recupera su arquetipo, un antifaz que desencadena censuras o una máscara que no revela identidad y se atreve a enfrentar lo reprimido, el vinilo ocupa ese lugar en la historia de atravesar barreras y confrontar lo pasado con una mirada aliviada, sin la carga que representa. Hasta me atrevería a decir que actúa en forma terapéutica, haciendo las veces de una constelación familiar, revisando los roles interpretados por los

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integrantes de un árbol genealógico. ¿Es verdad que con el vinilo se escucha mejor? Con el vinilo los sentidos se ven amplificados por las emociones, es imposible equiparar lo que produce internamente la liberación de químicos naturales que alteran nuestra captación. Entonces, bajo los efectos de una dosis hipnótica que produce la magia de viajar por el tiempo y volver en el espacio todo es mejor. Hay pocas cosas en este mundo tan llenas de vida como revivir, renacer. Cómo no se va a escuchar mejor con el vinilo si es posible resucitar anhelos, esperanzas e ilusiones. En cuanto a lo tecnológico se refiere, me es imposible comprender, con muy poco

de criterio, que una púa que raya todo lo que a su paso encuentra, supere en calidad a un rayo láser. Tampoco creo que el desarrollo involucione, luego podríamos entrar en terreno de fanatismos que alienten tanto una postura como la otra. El auge del vinilo es moda. En algún momento lo moderno fue aquello que no conocíamos, aquí es algo que reconocemos y revalorizamos. La tendencia marca el camino. Aquí es un camino con numerosas vistas, que incluyen recuerdos y presentes como un portal abierto entre generaciones para tomar o dejar, servirse a placer, fortaleciendo vínculos y comunicando etapas. Es comfortable y reparador. ¿Cómo no se va a escuchar mejor?

7 NEWS WPE Officially Scrapped, for Some September 18, 2017

Executive Order 1110 effectively eliminates the WPE for most students, some aren’t exempt. Ricky Rodas Investigative Reporter The Writing Proficiency Exam (WPE) has served as a rite of passage for Cal State LA students seeking to graduate. However, the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR) guidelines established by California State University (CSU) Executive Order 1110 have removed the mandatory requirement. CSU Chancellor, Timothy White, issued the executive order. According to Executive Order 1110 memorandum, “The order provides for the broadest utilization of multiple measures in assessing academic readiness and determining course placement for first-year students.” According to the Cal State LA Writing Proficiency Exam (WPE) webpage, undergraduate students are no longer required to take the WPE. As a result, this means that the WPE is no longer a prerequisite for any course

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Undergraduate students are no longer required to take the WPE.

offered at Cal State LA. In a previous University Times article, reporter Savannah Smith wrote that students are still required to complete an upper division disciplinary writing requirement, and must obtain a minimum C grade to pass the exam. WPE testing flyers spotted last week in the King Hall (KH) building indicated that three exam sessions were held Sept. 9, in KHC 3097, KHC 3100, and KHD 2071. The sole

The sole exception to Executive Order 1100 is for international graduate students, who are still required to take the test. exception to Executive Order 1100’s is for international graduate students, who are still required to take the test. According to Cal State

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LA’s WPE webpage, “International graduate students who graduate from universities where English is not the primary language of instruction–and do not meet other exemption criteria listed above, must take the Writing Proficiency UNIV 4000 or UNIV 4010 within their first 12 units.” The University Times summed up the total number

of students who received credit, no credit, and those who withdrew from the WPE, respectively. The data indicates that 2,506 students passed, 506 students failed, and 360 students withdrew from the test in the 2017 Spring semester. Students like journalism major, Valerie Lesser are confident in their writing abilities and passed the WPE

with ease: “I have taken it and I passed; I took it Spring of 2017,” said Lesser. “I prefer taking the WPE because I come from a strong writing background... but I understand that there are people who don’t really share that perspective or view and maybe they might need a different approach to fulfilling that requirement.”

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September 18, 2017

SPORTS/CALENDAR Breaking Even

Golden Eagles unable to clinch the win in double overtime. Mike Nelson Staff Reporter Last Tuesday, Cal State LA Women’s Soccer faced off against Point Loma University in San Diego. Point Loma Sea Lions scored early in the game and the Golden Eagles soon answered with a goal from junior, Ashli Villalobos. This left the game tied at 1-1. “It felt amazing; it’s always hard to get your first goal of the season. Once you get your first, more goals will start coming,” said Villalobos. “After that goal, I had a lot of energy and the team was super pumped.” Team Captain felt the team's overall performance and a few missed opportunities in the beginning of the match. “I think we did well overall. There were a couple chances that we missed in the first half, but it happens. I am proud of my team though, which I will be no matter what,” said Zarette Munoz-Aguilar. Junior, Tatiana Zuvic, also spoke about her role as one of the Golden Eagle team captains. “I have been under the coaches for three years. It

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A day after their match with Point Loma, the Women's Soccer team was back on the field.

definitely helps keeping in mind what the coaches expect. I am also strong willed, so I believe that my team feeds off my energy.”

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The game remained at 1-1 as the Golden Eagles and Sea Lions continued into double overtime. Neither team scored as the overtime periods came to an end, which resulted in a

tie for each team. As the Golden Eagles move through their schedule, they continue competing to be a contender in the California

Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA), which is the Division II conference of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).