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NEWS

ESCT Receives Huge Program Grant New STEM grant to assist in improving First-Year experience and providing access to underrepresented groups.

Ashley Reyes Contributing Writer The College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology (ECST) at Cal State LA has been awarded a $464,977 grant from The National Science Foundation (NSF). The funds will be used to further develop and

diversify the college’s First-Year Experience Program (FYrE@ ECST), and is designated for students pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

The NSF, who serves as a major backer for funding STEM research, has placed Cal State LA among the top 50 U.S. institutions for producing Latino doctorates in science and engineering.

According to a National Science Foundation’s strategic plan, “NSF is committed to increasing access for currently

underrepresented groups to STEM education and careers through our investments in research and education.”

Emily Allen, the grant’s principal investigator and Dean of The College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology, explained the benefits of the grant:

“Over the three years of this grant, we’re going to be scaling up the first-year program so that it reaches every entering student in the college,” said Allen. “What we’re doing is important for our students,

and for similar students throughout the country.”

A major goal of the college is to ensure that students create bonds with one another in an attempt to fulfill a sense of belonging and community.

Team based introductory courses, supplemental workshops, and assigned faculty members will also be integrated to help develop a deeper understanding of students’ career goals.

Gustavo Menezes, the Director of First Year Experience ECST, expressed how proud he is of Cal State

LA’s success:

“One thing that we are very proud of these days is the fact that Cal State LA was ranked number one in upward mobility. I strongly believe that the FYrE program, funded through the grant, can help even more students.”

Staff members, student facilitators, and peer advisors are available at the department’s Student Success Center (ESSC) to help participants fill out their Golden Eagle Flight Plan and offer additional support to navigate through their college experience.

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Dean of the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology, Emily Allen

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The Shift to Zero Waste The Zero Waste Program introduces new forms of waste reduction and recycling programs for the University community Marcela Valdivia Staff Reporter Cal State LA has developed a Zero Waste Program to implement waste reduction and recycling programs to fulfill the California State University (CSU) Sustainability Policy.

These programs are designed to reduce solid waste disposal and move towards net zero waste.

“The State of California has established a goal that 75% of materials generated will be source reduced, recycled, or composted by the year 2020,” said Brad Haydel, Energy and Sustainability Manager Facilities, Planning, Design and Construction. “Therefore, state law requires that all large generators of recyclable and compostable materials divert these materials from landfills and incinerators.”

According to the Cal State LA's Campus Sustainability Committee (CSC), this plan of action between local and global communities was created in 2016 to, “promote collaboration among faculty, students, and staff in the adoption of the best practices, policies, projects, and technologies to improve the environmental, social, and economic sustainability of the campus community.”

“The Zero Waste Program supports the University’s

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Students now have the option of disposing waste in two different bins, the recyclable bin and the landfill bin.

educational mission by providing the campus community with opportunities to engage in discussions around recycling, composting and sustainability,” said Haydel.

“The lessons learned from introducing the Zero Waste Program will have effects that reverberate through a wide array of communities for generations to come.”

Part of the recycling program at Cal State LA includes the solar-powered Bigbelly waste stations placed throughout campus. The implementation of these stations promotes student involvement in contributing to the overall zero waste goal that the University has set, while

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Cal State LA's solar powered bins are located around campus and are aimed to minimize waste.

also displaying the difference between certain recyclables.

“Zero waste maximizes recycling, minimizes waste, reduces consumption, and ensures that products are made to be reused or recycled back into nature or the marketplace,” said Haydel.

Each station on campus has a blue and a black bin. The blue bins are designated for mixed recycling, such as mixed paper, metal containers, plastics, and

cardboard. The black bins are for landfill trash. Students are encouraged to use the appropriate bin when tossing trash.

“Acknowledging that the move toward zero waste will be incremental and take time to achieve, the university’s approach will focus first on reducing waste at the source and maximizing diversion from landfills and incinerators.

The overall goal focuses on striving for more sustainable

materials management practices and a circular economy,” said Haydel.

The Zero Waste Program is designed to promote healthier living conditions by reducing pollution in the air, water, and soil. Through use of the Bigbelly waste stations on campus, students contribute to this goal and make a difference, starting with the University itself.

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You Are What You Eat Student Dietetic Association hosts discussion on dietary guidelines, which highlight the connection between diet and overall health.

Danny Robles Deputy Copy Editor On Monday, Sept. 18 the Student Dietetic Association

(SDA) hosted Dr. Roger A. Clemens, a food and nutrition expert and adjunct Professor at the University of Southern California (USC), who spoke on dietary guidelines and the effects that food has on the human body.

The dietary guidelines discussion was held on the third floor of the UniversityStudent Union, where Clemens explained the effects of unintentional contaminants in foods, the environmental effects of food processing, and the exploitation of organic

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foods.

The purpose of the dietary guidelines discussion was to inform students and faculty of the toxins that result from the foods that individuals consume on a daily basis. Additionally, Clemens emphasized different aspects of the human diet such as Veganism, Vegetarianism and Pescetarianism.

Clemens explained that common foods in the human diet, such as potatoes, contain a natural toxin known as Glycoalkaloids that may cause nausea, headaches, and fatigue if not cooked properly.

According to Clemens, potatoes contain natural pesticides and fungicides which contribute the toxin that can cause sickness. Other foods like red kidney beans must be soaked and cooked to prevent the consumption of Lectin and natural insecticides.

The University Times spoke with Clemens about the health risks that may result from transitioning into a vegan or vegetarian diet.

“Vegans, vegetarians, and carnivore–regardless of which dietary pattern or style you

pursue, there are downsides,” said Clemens. “If you are vegan, you have to be smart because you are going to be short of many nutrients. Vitamin B12 and Calcium are the two top ones, and Vitamin D comes right behind those two and you can only get B12 through injections or supplementation.

The lack of natural nutrients found in vegan diets requires individuals to step out of their comfort zones and make considerations in their diets.

“There’s no natural B12 source unless you eat a lot of fermented foods, that typically vegans don’t eat, like yogurt,” said Clemens.

Communication studies major, Sarrie Collins (a vegan), shared her outlook on getting the optimal nutritional value for an individual: “As long as someone eats an adequate, varied plant based diet, there should not be any concerns over nutrients– with the exception of vitamin B12, which vegans and non-vegans alike should be supplementing.”

Collins says that she has

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never encountered any health complications upon transitioning into veganism.

“I only experience fatigue when i'm not getting enough calories, just as anyone would.

As long as I eat enough in a day, I feel great,” said Collins.

Collins intends to raise awareness for the importance of a healthy diet, and is currently in the process of establishing Cal State LA’s first vegan club on campus.

“The main reason I’m trying to start the club is because I want to create change,” said Collins. “I have an urgent sense of obligation to help those who are suffering, so I hope the organization can help to raise awareness of the cause and make Cal State LA more friendly.”

Biochemistry student, Maria Hernandez, has been a vegan for over three years.

Hernandez was motivated throughout her transition to veganism, which helped her to stick with the diet.

“I wanted to be an advocate for animal liberation to make a change in this world,” said Hernandez. “I think it was more difficult for my parents to accept me that way since they are still meat consumers, but I pushed all that negativity away and continued with my lifestyle because I am passionate about it."

According to Dr. Clemens, it is important for everyone to keep track of their calorie intake and nutritional value of their meals. However, one of the biggest challenges for vegan and vegetarians on campus remains finding resources, support groups, and vegan-friendly restaurants.

Students like Collins are currently pushing for the Vegan Club to be formally recognized as a student organization. Once this is accomplished, students will have a support system that reinforces motivation to stick with a healthy diet.

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323 Night Market Returns The third 323 Night Market of the year is set for next week, and students anticipate another rewarding experience.

Jenifer Murua Contributing Writer It’s that time of the year again. The 323 Night Market is back on campus for the third time this year.

The Night Market allows students time to enjoy themselves during the growing stress of the sixth week of the Fall. This semester, the event will take place Thursday, Sept.

28 at 5 p.m. in the UniversityStudent Union Plaza and Walkway.

The third Night Market will offer a variety of options for students, such as food, music, and networking opportunities present. in a unique environment. Local entrepreneurs, businesses, Flyers promoting the event artists and talent will also be are posted throughout campus,

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and students are looking forward to the event.

“I never knew about this

event before this semester, but I’m excited to be going this time around,” said Nohemi Garcia, a Television and Film

major, “I am looking forward to any live music, that’s one of my favorite things about these events.”

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Los Moáis NOTICIAS DE MÉXICO

Destrucción del colegio Enrique Rébsamen Muchos niños rescatados, pero también muchos muertos Por Marcela Valdivia El pasado 19 de septiembre, la Cuidad de México y los estados vecinos de Puebla y Morelos sufrieron un terremoto de magnitud 7.1, justo 32 años después del terremoto del 1985. Este fue el segundo sismo de gran intensidad ocurrido este mes después del terremoto de 8.2 de magnitud, que afectará los estados de Oaxaca, Chiapas y Tabasco, el pasado 8 de septiembre. Aunque fue de menor intensidad el de la Ciudad de México, causó bastantes daños. Hay múltiples edificios caídos y cientos de muertos.

En el colegio Enrique Rébsamen fallecieron al menos 25 personas donde la mayoría eran niños que quedaron atrapados entre los escombros.

Esta escuela se convirtió en un símbolo de esperanza cuando las autoridades y medios de comunicación nos vendieron la existencia de una niña de nombre Frida Sofía, con la que estaban teniendo aparentemente comunicación.

Después de tantas horas de trabajo por parte de rescatistas, resultó que esa niña nunca existió, desmoralizando aún más al pueblo mexicano.

Aunque no toda la escuela radicaba en un solo alumno, varios grupos de rescate lograron salvar a varios niños y adultos que quedaron atrapados en ese lugar. Dos niñas que fueron rescatadas de este terrible terremoto describieron como estaban en clase cuando sintieron el piso temblando. Su maestra de inglés les dijo que bajaran las escaleras y fue cuando se derrumbó una parte del colegio. Había otros niños que se encontraba en esa misma clase cuando sintieron el piso temblando, pero no se escuchó la alarma, indican.

Un niño declara que tomó la mejor decisión al tomar un camino hacia la derecha cuando bajaba las escaleras porque hacia el otro lado fue donde se empezó a derrumbar el colegio. También comentó que cuando bajaba las escaleras venían muchos de sus compañeros con él, pero cuando logró salir no los volvió a ver. El niño desde abajo vio cómo se derrumbó su escuela y se llenaba de polvo la ciudad.

A partir de ese trágico día se detonó una emergencia y se comenzó a solicitar ayuda para los damnificados. Para ayudar con donativos a estos niños del colegio Enrique Rébsamen y a todas las personas afectadas por el terremoto en México, pueden visitar el sitio oficial de la Cruz Roja Mexicana: www.cruzrojadonaciones.org o también pueden visitar el sitio web de Univisión: www. univision.com/unidos.

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Impresionantes estatuas construidas por la antigua tribu Rapa Nui Por Yeraldín Estrada La isla de Pascua, ubicada en Chile, es uno de los más grandes atractivos turísticos del país y esto se debe al extraordinario tamaño de las estatuas de piedra. Estas figuras gigantes fueron construidas con roca volcánica por la tribu Rapa Nui de origen polinesio.

La isla cuenta con aproximadamente 900 moáis. El más grande mide diez metros y pesa casi las noventa toneladas. Desde ya hace muchos años, expertos han investigado acerca de su origen y del cómo fueron llevadas hasta la isla. Se sabe que las esculpieron con herramientas sencillas pero cómo llegaron ahí es un enigma y probablemente los arqueólogos nunca encuentren una respuesta concreta a este misterio, lo que sí se conoce es que fueron construidas con roca volcánica del volcán que se encuentra cerca de la isla, Rano Ranaku.

Se piensa que los antiguos habitantes tallaron las gigantescas estatuas porque tenían la creencia de que cuando moría un miembro

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de la tribu Rapa Nui, este los protegía por medio del moái, es por eso que cada familia contaba con un moái. Otra cosa interesante de la isla es que ninguna estatua mira hacia el mar, todas apuntan hacia el pueblo, símbolo de protección para la tribu.

Es por esta razón que los moáis se han convertido en el gran atractivo turístico de la

isla de Pascua. No solo el turista puede conocer las tradiciones de la tribu Rapa Nui, sino también puede ver de cerca las inmensas creaciones hechas por hombres que no contaban con la tecnología de hoy día.

Sin duda alguna, visitar la isla es una experiencia única para los turistas debido a la belleza y al misterio que se esconde en ella.

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Terremoto en México Lo blanco y lo negro de la tragedia Por Eduardo Ramos Apenas 10 días después del sismo de mayor magnitud registrado en México en 85 años, con una magnitud de 8.2, se registra otro el pasado martes 19 de septiembre en el centro de México. Esta vez con una magnitud de 7.1 sobre la escala de Richter y su epicentro en los límites de los estados de Morelos y Puebla, según el Servicio Sismológico Nacional.

Poco a poco se fueron dando a conocer los daños, los desaparecidos y las cifras de muertos, las cuales sumaban más de 200 personas en el segundo día. Ante esto, la ayuda de miles de personas no se hizo esperar, actuaron inmediatamente después de la tragedia. Desde civiles, autoridades locales, vecinos de otras ciudades, de otros estados, e inclusive países como Israel, Guatemala, El Salvador y Estados Unidos, enviaron brigadas de rescate para reforzar la búsqueda de personas.

Indudablemente, se puede ver el espíritu humano de muchas personas. Es verdaderamente conmovedor ver como tantas personas han ayudado. Ofrecen su apoyo

de manera inesperada y de acuerdo a sus posibilidades.

Todos se han autoimpuesto un rol de ayuda, se han visto, por ejemplo, personas ofreciendo comida tanto a las víctimas como a los rescatistas para que continúen sin interrupción las tareas de rescate, otros removiendo escombros, otros más haciendo colecta de víveres y muchos recibiendo en sus casas a personas que han quedado desamparadas.

Muchos han ayudado, residentes de las zonas afectadas, gente de alrededor del país y de otros lugares del mundo han enviado algún tipo de ayuda.

Sin embargo, quien se iba a imaginar que después de ver tal tragedia, tanto dolor, personas fallecidas, familias desunidas, surgieran personas ventajosas quienes solo buscan su propio beneficio.

Increíblemente, se han reportado saqueos a viviendas de personas que están participando en los rescates. Los allanamientos no han sido solo por parte de civiles sino también de uniformados. Según testigos, los han sido vistos entrando a hogares y salir de ellos con las manos llenas, llevándose lo que pueden.

Por si fuera poco, a varios días de la tragedia, siguen habiendo personas que salen a las calles a denunciar que no se les ha entregado ningún tipo de ayuda, y que además

ellos han sido testigos de cómo los funcionarios encargados de repartirla se quedan con las contribuciones. Se ha divulgado, además, que ha habido intentos de violación a mujeres, aprovechando que no hay luz en la ciudad.

Lo último que se ha dicho es que hay desacuerdos entre grupos de rescatistas.

El pueblo no quiere que se abandone la búsqueda ni que entre la maquinaria pesada porque siguen reclamando a sus familiares desaparecidos.

Policías y empleados del gobierno participando en el rescate no quieren perder sus empleos ni dejar de recibir los fondos que el gobierno asignó para sus respectivas tareas.

Para cerrar con broche de oro, artistas famosos y políticos han hecho acto de presencia en lugares afectados con el único propósito de tomarse una “selfy” para publicarla en sus redes sociales. Las acusaciones son muy directas al presidente Peña Nieto, lo señalan de insensible, de darse el lujo de sacar tiempo en mitad de la tragedia para tomarse la foto del recuerdo con su primera dama, Angélica Rivera, es vez de enfocarse en su compromiso con las víctimas y rescatistas.

No cabe duda que, mientras la calidad humana de algunos nos inspira, la mezquindad de otros nos avergüenza.

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How to Read El Pato Pascual Latin American Artists Combat Disney Appropriation through Provocative Art Anthony Karambelas Staff Reporter

imperialism. Others capture feelings of injustice and wrongdoing, highlighting the destructive nature of Disney’s misrepresentation.

Entering the gallery, the first piece viewers will see is a painting of a giant Mickey hand preparing to flick a small Latina girl. The painting, entitled “When Paradise Arrived” by Enrique Chagoya, shows just how the Latino community continues to perceive Disney’s takeover.

On Mickey’s finger is written, “English Only.”

Part of the gallery includes a map showing all areas of Latin America where Disney has cited improperly.

Since 1923, The Walt Disney Company has captivated and captured the imaginations of children and adults worldwide.

Its whimsical fairytales and goofy characters have never failed to elicit ‘oohs,’ ‘aahs’ and giggles from its vast audience.

For many Latin Americans, however, Disney has and

But the exhibit doesn’t continues to provoke a less just protest Disney’s use of upbeat reaction.

Latin American culture. A

Beginning with the few watercolor paintings, release of the movie Don produced by Sergio Allevato, Donald in 1937, the Latino reveal the incorporation of community has viewed indigenous plants in Disney Disney’s entertainment movies, like the Oncidium enterprise as an increasing longipes from Rio de Janeiro, threat to their cultural Brazil. stability. The movie depicted

The exhibit is part of Donald Duck in a traditionally hispanic background, the first a joint venture between the of many attempts to portray Luckman Fine Arts Center characters in Latin American and the the MAK Center for Art and Architecture. Another environments. exhibit complementary to

Again in 1941, Walt the one at Cal State LA is Disney along with a group currently being displayed at of 18 artists, musicians and the Schindler House in West screenwriters traveled to South Hollywood. Both exhibits America for inspiration for the are part of a larger campaign film The Three Caballeros. known as Pacific Standard This was done under the Time: LA/LA, led by the U.S. government’s “Good Getty, which relies on the Neighbor” policy during collaboration of numerous institutions to promote Latin World War II. American and Latino Art. In an effort to resist Disney’s Luckman’s exhibit opens domination, Latino artists have taken it upon themselves through Jan. 14, 2018. to create relevant visual art of their own.

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On Sept. 10, the Luckman Fine Arts Complex at Cal State LA opened “How to Read El Pato Pascual”, an exhibit featuring the vivid emotional response of Latin Americans toward Disney.

Curators Ruben Ortiz-Torres and Jesse Lerner, along with assistant curator Fabian Cerejido were responsible for selecting pieces and designing the exhibition’s layout.

The movement against Disney’s appropriation began in 1971 through a text by Chilean scholars Ariel Dorfman and Armand Mattelart entitled “Para leer al Pato Donald.” They argued that Disney comic books were a form of cultural imperialism.

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“The curators have used their arguments as a starting point to show that Disney cannot be seen as something simply exported to the rest of the Americas, and passively received,” read the press release for this show.

The exhibit contains original folk art, depicting classic Disney characters through a Latin American folk context. Some of the pieces use characters like Mickey and Sleeping Beauty as haunting reminders of Disney’s cultural

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On the Airwaves

Golden Eagle Radio has a new shows and internship opportunities available for students.

Erron Franklin Editor-in-Chief Golden Eagle Radio (GER) is the one stop spot for music, news, and pop culture. As things get back into gear for the fall semester, they have a diverse lineup of shows that are covering multiple topics including trivia!

From a small, intimate studio in King Hall, the GER station is managed and engineered completely by students. They are also in search of a few good men and women to join their team.

“We have a program that is able to help students get experience in website design, social media and allows students to bring innovative ideas to change campus culture,” said Matthew Gonzalez, Marketing Director

for GER.

Students interested in becoming a host can pitch a potential show to the programming department, which will then evaluate the idea and the person’s demo reel.

Or, students can become a general member of the club and provide support at events and functions organized by the station.

T h e experience gained working with GER has proven to be invaluable.

A former station manager, Sophia Biggs, is now working with Power 106 in Los Angeles as a DJ an Digital Producer.

Other GER alums are grateful to have had an opportunity to do what they love.

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me a professional platform to create a show about all the things I

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a host would require of me, but I learned very quickly along the way. I'm very grateful that I was welcomed into a little community of people that appreciated music just as much as I did.”

On the airwaves, you can tu ne into “ L A State”, a news show that focuses on local politics, hosted by Joe Brizzolara and Malerie Wilkins.

loved and wanted to share,” said Valerie Lesser, a former GER show host. “I had no idea what being

Justin Lyons, Matthew Gonzalez, and Sophia Martinez are the hosts of “Adult Education”, which is a

music-based trivia show with a focus on 90s and 2000s rock and hip-hop.

“All Things Science” with Jasmine Salgado and Ricky Rodas, is a new science show dissecting different scientific topics through a fun lens.

Rodas will also host “Your Life in Gallery”, a talk show which will examine more complex issues such as race and relationships by interviewing everyday people.

“The Freestyle” with Jazmin Figueroa, is also a talk show, but she’ll a focus on campus life, culture, and politics.

And finally, "Spilling Tea” with Kimsley Quesada, will provide listeners with the latest entertainment, pop culture and celebrity news.

Regardless of interest, GER offers a selection to students that is both educational and intriguing.

Cal State LA offers financial assistance to DACA recipients As the Oct. 5th application deadline approaches, DACA students can find financial support at the University.

Emerald Campos Contributing Writer In a turn of events, President Trump’s meeting

with Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and California House Representative Nancy Pelosi (D) led to a breakthrough for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients. The bipartisan pact is demanding protection of 800,000 undocumented students, as well as an increase in border security.

As of Thursday, Sept. 14th, the DACA repeal is still in effect. DACA students have

little choice but to scramble to get their paperwork renewed. This means that renewals will no longer be permitted for recipients whose documentation expires after Mar. 5, 2018. It is worth noting that renewal applications must be turned in by Oct. 5th, 2017.

On a short time constraint, the University recognizes that the $494 application fee may be hard to finance.

The University Times (UT) met with Robert Lopez, Executive Director of the Office of Communications and Public Affairs, to discuss the assistance Cal State LA is offering.

“We want to help our students in any way we can,” said Lopez.

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According to Jennifer Celaya Davis, Senior Director of New Student and Parent Program, the following is known in regards to Cal State LA funding:

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Funds to cover Cal State LA DACA student renewal fees are available. These private funds come from the Diane and Guilford Glazer Foundation. According to Davis, calculations show that all Cal State LA DACA students will be funded, given that they apply.

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Students participating in the DACA protest on campus

Students must pick up the DACA Renewal Fee Payment Information Form at the Office of Student Involvement in Administration, Room 108. All paperwork must be brought to Administration, where student’s documentation will be confirmed to expire Mar. 5, 2018. However, awarded funds will not be available same day to DACA students.

In regards to the DACA Renewal application, if the student needs a photo taken for their renewal application, the Office of Public Affairs will be

offering open sessions to take pictures. The next two sessions will be Monday, Sept. 18th and Tuesday, Sept. 19th from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. According to the Department of Homeland Security, all DACA paperwork and applications must be sent out before Oct. 5th.

The Dreamers Resource Center, located on the second floor of the Student Affairs Building, Room 214, is available to all students that have further questions and concerns regarding DACA.

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The Last Thing We Need Trump's first address to the U.N. zeroes in on North Korean threat.

Michael Levitsky Contributing Writer

Even though some may commend the president for apparently coming to the defense of America’s allies, his erratic statements do not

seem to be in the best interest of the American people. Sure, Kim Jong-Un and North Korea pose a clear and present danger to the United States, but is it in this nation’s best interest to

fuel such tensions and to bring it to the brink of nuclear war?

With recent crippling earthquakes, devastations from hurricanes, and the prospect

of a collapsing environment, a nuclear apocalypse would be the last thing we need.

What do you think?

In what seems to be a predictable occurrence, president Trump made headlines last week while giving his first address to the United Nations in New York.

In his speech, Trump ridiculed North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un, amid rising tension between the U.S. and the communist state. Referring to Kim Jong-Un as “Rocket Man”, President Trump threatened that he would “totally destroy” North Korea, in order to defend the U.S. or its allies.

The allies, mainly South Korea and Japan, have had growing concerns in the past few weeks, as North Korea’s missile tests appear more and more dangerous.

The two nations have been silent so far on Trump’s speech, while China and Russia both stated that his speech may add unnecessary tension to the two countries already volatile relationship.

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President Donald Trump addresses world leaders at the UN General Assembly in New York on Sept. 19, 2017.

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Ranked Among the Best in the West U.S. News ranking system.

Odeniyi Omolola Contributing Writer

Two of the University’s programs were noted amongst the nation’s best undergraduate programs, each hitting the ‘over-adecade’ mark.

This year, Cal State LA has been ranked as one of the nation’s best regional universities, according to U.S. News and World Report, who has recently released their Best Colleges 2018 publication.

The engineering program in the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology was considered within the top 10 in the nation among public, master’s awarding institutions. Second, the College of Business and Economics remains among the top 10 in California for public institutions.

In regards to public regional universities in the West, Cal State LA ranks #15. As an institution that offers both undergraduate and master’s programs, the university also ranks #59 alongside other western institutions.

The success of the university can be attributed to various programs and services provided to students.

For example, Veteran’s aid and graduation progress were taken into consideration, alongside qualitative and quantitative measures by the

“Cal State LA’s continued ascent in the rankings is a result of our commitment to our students and our students deserve no less than the best,” said Cal State LA President William Covino.

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We The People In Celebration of Constitution Day, Cal State LA hosts an essay contest with a $100 prize.

Ashlee Navarec Contributing Writer Last Monday, the Cal State LA Constitution Day 2017 event kicked off in front of the University-Student Union (USU) Theatre. Outside, display boards presented information and facts regarding the United States (U.S.) Constitution.

Condensed explanations of each of the major U.S. Constitutional Amendments from the Bill of Rights were presented to students, alongside bright red, white, and blue balloons.

Constitution Day is celebrated on Sept. 17 each year at the University. This year, Cal State LA is celebrating the 230th anniversary of the United States Constitution by putting on an essay contest for students. The winner of

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the essay contest will receive a $100 gift card to the University Bookstore.

As a federally mandated day, event coordinator Frangelo Ayran hoped that Constitution Day would remind students how relevant the Constitution is today.

“It may have been something we studied way back in school, but it is still a part of our everyday lives,” said Ayran. “I want students to learn more about our Constitution, and I hope that they can write about it; that’s what the essay contest is for!”

The Constitution of the United States of America is considered one of the greatest legal documents ever written.

As such, Cal State LA continues to celebrate the importance that the U.S. Constitution has had on the country in the past, as well as the protection and security it offers for the future.

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The quick guide outside of the U-SU theater featured fun facts, a breakdown of the amendments, the preamble and articles to the U.S. Constitution.

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The first ASI Farmer’s Market of the semester offers both familiar vendors as well as newcomers.

Senior, Beatriz Lopez, loves the variety of the market because it’s different than the standard food options on campus: “It’s very convenient and the prices are more affordable than buying a ten dollar meal.”

Alexandrea Bell Contributing Writer Last Wednesday, Cal State LA’s Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) returned its sponsored farmers market to students.

The ASI Farmer’s Market is home to vendors from Alhambra and the greater Los Angeles area, each with a canopy set up to showcase a variety of food and drinks to students.

Numerous vendors set up along the main walkway Wednesday, each focused on serving students while advertising their products.

Kettle Korn owner, Adam Halaby, has been in business for 23 years and enjoys being a vendor at Cal State LA because of his interaction with students. His stand, visibly one of the more popular options, sells non-GMO kettle corn for

Adrienne Lopez, a Cal State LA faculty member, also enjoys the ASI Farmer’s Market because she prefers healthier meal options.

For Lopez, her favorite offering at the market is the spicy black bean hummus and tabbouleh with homemade pita chips, all for $12 dollars.

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Many students strolled through the first ASI Farmer's Market along the main walkway.

$2.00 per bag.

“It’s fun out here. In our experience, students don’t have a lot of money. But with our prices, it’s not just helping out the students, but it’s helping us out and is great business,” said Halaby.

Another popular stand is RUB 45. Owner, Tim Gray,

specializes in brisket, pulled pork, chicken, and ribs– many of which are offered in handmade sandwiches.

“Students get quality food for a reasonable price,” said Gray.

Gray cuts his prices by 20% from his normal menu when he sells at Cal State LA,

serving as his effort to support students’ limited budgets.

Artisan Premium Jerky is a new addition at the market, focusing on a healthier product made out of ribeye. The jerky, served with low sodium and half the sugar content of name brand jerky, is also offered at a reduced priced ranging from $5-$12 according to serving

“This farmers market is a small but noticeable step toward making this a more inclusive, ethical and community oriented campus.

Now if only we could get it to come around more often!” said Lopez.

The next ASI Farmer’s Market will set up shop on Oct. 11th from 8am-6pm. For more dates and information, refer to the Cal State LA Upcoming Events Calendar.

DeVos Rescinds Obama-era Sexual Assault Policy Secretary of Education announces interim procedures for handling sexual assault cases on campus Erron Franklin Editor-in-Chief

On Sept. 7 on the campus George Mason University, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos announced plans to make sweeping changes to an Obama era policy that dictates how sexual assault cases are handled on college campuses across the United States.

On Sept. 22 the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights released a questions & answers on Campus Sexual Misconduct.

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document addresses a school's responsibility to address sexual misconduct and interim measures that are in place until the Department of Education develops new regulations.

According to the Department of Education, the interim measures are individualized services offered as appropriate to either or both the reporting and responding parties involved in an alleged incident of sexual misconduct, prior to an investigation or while an investigation is pending.

Devos has openly stated that the policies put in place by the previous administration do

not allow due process for the accused and fail to serve the victims of sexual assault.

an opportunity to cross exam witnesses or hear evidence against them.

“Here is what I've learned: the truth is that the system established by the prior administration has failed too many students,” said DeVos. “Survivors, victims of a lack of due process, and campus administrators have all told me that the current approach does a disservice to everyone involved.”

The Department of Education is also withdrawing the Dear Colleague Letter on Sexual Violence dated April 4, 2011, and the Questions and Answers on Title IX Sexual Violence dated April 29, 2014.

The Obama guidelines enacted in 2011 lowered the standard of proof for sexual assault cases and often refused to give the accused

"As I said earlier this month, the era of rule by letter is over.

The Department of Education will follow the proper legal procedures to craft a new Title IX regulation that better serves students and schools," said DeVos.

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What's up with the Unicorns?

As the unicorn hype continuous to grow, new products are saturating every market imaginable.

Alexandrea Bell Contributing Writer Unicorns have taken over the world! Food, pool floats, nail designs, hair colors and iPhone cases are not spared.

Pretty much anywhere an individual goes, they are guaranteed to find something a unicorn has touched. Why is this?

According to Huffington Post, unicorns bring back a sense of nostalgia from the 90s with My Little Pony and Lisa Frank day.

According to Refinery29 "Unicorn has been a popular search term since 2012. But unicorn mania reached its height when Starbucks released their Unicorn Frappuccino."

A recent force behind the unicorn food trend is Adeline Waugh, a popular food

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blogger. She was even featured in Vogue for her unicorn toast.

These mystical creatures took off again when celebrities Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj were seen on unicorn pool floats.

Undoubtedly, social media has launched these majestic beings into superstardom. Not only do unicorns aesthetically appeal to social media minds, but they also stand for something. Being a unicorn is considered virtuous–to stand out among others and be different.

Get ready for all the magically sweet glittery purple unicorn favorites one can handle. Here are the local areas for individuals to get their unicorn fix.

For the best unicorn food near Cal State LA, check out Caked LA. Located in Monterey Park, Caked LA has everything that a unicorn diehard could possible want, from unicorn cakes to milkshakes.

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Rewriting History

Europeans came and took credit for achievements that African cultures had already reached.

A campus discussion changes narrative about education, leadership and success in the black community.

Keomi Barksdale, a business management major, thought that the event was important in analyzing and considering commonly overlooked information:

Malerie Wilkins Staff Reporter Throughout the fall semester, a collaboration with the CrossCultural Centers (CCC) at Cal State LA will present a series of dialogues and discussions on topics regarding the black community in the United States and abroad. Discussion topics range from the African Origins of Education to the cultural impact of music and politics.

Nana Lawson Bush, V, Ph.D. is a Professor of Educational Leadership and Administration, the author of “Can Black Mothers Raise Our Sons?” and recently co-authored “The Plan: A Guide for Women Raising African American Boys from Conception to College”. He also has over 30 published articles addressing the African American educational history.

“It is nothing we know already, but we know very little about African history in general and we are not able to link that system with who we are now. Schools teach us about Africans starting with the age of slavery.”

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Nana Lawson Bush leads a discussion about his stance behind African origins of education and university life.

Lawson shared his stance on African origins of education and university life at a recent event hosted by the CCC.

Fabiola Ochoa, business administration major at Cal State LA said, “A lot of people see minority groups of Mexican and African American like as if we don’t really care about education,

but this presentation highlights that topic showing the history of how we do care about education because of our ancestors but society only sees us as poor people.”

At the event hosting Lawson, every seat in the conference room was filled, along with people standing in the back.

The presentation engaged students with history that tends to be avoided in K-12 classrooms, as well as historical analysis of the power that white mythology has had on black culture.

According to Lawson, most of these actualities would drastically change the perspective of how the first

At the end of the presentation, students were asking for words of wisdom and advice in order to conduct similar conversations in the classroom and with families.

“Education should teach you about yourself and how to become a better self in a sense of it. It trains you to do something else, it trains you to do something against your true self. It trains you to name yourself something different, and who wants that?” said Lawson.

Queering the Mic University panel discusses Hip-Hop artists that are currently "queering" the culture.

HIV-positive transgender woman representing the communities that mainstream hip hop culture tends to stigmatize.

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“I know all too well the fear of persecution and shame and what that can do to one’s character and their life,” said Blanco.

Cal State LA’s Pan-African Studies Professor Lynnee Denise hosted a panel discussion titled “Queering the Mic” on Sept. 19. The panel featured guests, Derrais Carter, assistant professor of Black Studies at Portland State University, and Zoe Samudzi, Medical Sociology Ph.D. student at UC San Francisco.

The panel focused on discussing artists who are “queering” Hip-Hop. Lynnee explained the objective of the panel as, “looking at popular culture to figure out what’s being discussed and what kind of commentary is being offered.”

In regards to the term, “queering”, Carter explained the foundation of its use.

According to Carter, the term queer is defined as, “what’s at odds with the norm.”

At the focal point of the panel, queer Hip Hop artists Mykki Blanco, Cakes Da Killa, and Young MA were discussed.

Mykki Blanco is an openly

Mykki’s performances generally focus heavily on her lyricism and ability to construct catchy songs that reflect the world as seen through her vision.

“I think she represents an upending of so many things– so many performances of blackness and black vulnerability–that we have conditioned ourselves to believe are unacceptable,” said Samudzi.

The next rapper discussed, Young MA, is the most wellknown of the Hip-Hop artists considered in the panel.

Her hit single, “OOOUUU”, has generated hundreds of thousands of listens across streaming sources.

As a masculine woman in a mainstream scene of feminine and hyper-sexualized female rappers, Young MA is a step away from the norm.

In an interview clip shown during the discussion, Young MA said, “I just don’t want to wear girl clothes. I’m comfortable in these clothes.”

In Quiet Storm, Young MA raps over the original created by artist, Mobb Deep. Her version contains aggressive lyrics that tend to objectify women. The panel discussion identified the style as a similarity to mainstream male Hip-Hop culture.

“It’s the messiness of these encounters with Young MA that I think reminds us of our own humanity,” said Carter.

“The music that we listen to does not necessarily always reflect our politics as we articulate them in public.”

The last artist discussed was Cakes Da Killa, an openly gay male rapper. In an interview shown during the panel, the questions were related to his sexuality. Killa explains that he was, “born out of the closet”, meaning people know he is gay based on his mannerisms.

“I don’t really have the privilege of being a masculine straight-passing man. I’m very effeminate in the way I carry myself and project myself,” said Killa.

After watching the interview, Carter critiqued the context of the questions asked.

“When society doesn’t see you as a fully-fledged human being, they can’t get beyond asking questions about being gay and coming out,” said Carter.

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students were prompted to discuss what had just been addressed.

“I think there’s an ideal of what black people are supposed to be and what they’re supposed to represent.

As far as masculinity, a lot of rappers portray an image of being hard, being from the hood, wearing these chains and getting these women.

Their music doesn’t really reflect a wide range of things,” said Davona Watson.

For women however, the speakers concluded that there is much less room for creativity and expression than that of men.

“There are a number of people who may have had their lives saved by having access to Cakes Da Killa, Mykki Blanco and Young MA. Visibility is so important and it’s your job to dig out these other voices that Black Entertainment Television (BET) doesn’t honor,” said Lynneé.

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Battle of the Sexes New film tells the story of Billie Jean King’s famous tennis history that helped signify the beginning of professional women’s sports.

Toni Reveles Contributing Writer The new movie, “Battle of the Sexes”, opened in theaters worldwide on Sept. 29. The movie focuses on the famous tennis match between Cal State LA alumna, Billie Jean King, and professional tennis player, Bobby Riggs, which was viewed by 90 million people.

The movie tells the story of how the bet started between the two, as well as the life of each individual at the time.

The movie held premieres in Los Angeles and New York, where King attended both. In the movie, King was 29 years old and married to her Cal State LA sweetheart, Larry King. She had not yet come to terms with the fact that she was gay.

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Emma Stone as "Billie Jean King" and Steve Carell as "Bobby Riggs" in BATTLE OF THE SEXES.

Hollywood Live, King said that the movie is about much more than tennis, but about equality.

“I want this film to be relevant to the younger generations, like the Millennials and the Generation X. I want them to know that they’re going to have to be fighting.”

One of the most important scenes to King is the moment where she signs on to the Women’s Tennis Association that she and her husband had started.

“Because of that moment where we signed that one

dollar bill, those nine of us, that was the birth of women’s professional tennis,” said King.

“When you see that in the ‘Battle of the Sexes,’ it’s very quick but when you see nine of us holding that dollar bill, that’s a moment.”

renowned tennis star and Cal State LA alumni, Billie Jean King is celebrated in the worldwide release of “Battle of the Sexes”, which tells the story that helped cement women’s influence in sports history.

As both a world-

Walking in Another’s Shoes Cal State LA Women’s Tennis hosts a shoe drive intended to support victims of Hurricane Harvey, but end up helping others instead.

Mike Nelson Staff Reporter Last week, the Cal State LA Women’s Tennis team hosted a shoe drive for the victims of Hurricane Harvey. The shoe drive was done in cooperation with the Intercollegiate Tennis Association, which asked schools from throughout the country to donate shoes to Rice University which is located in Houston, Texas.

Rice University received such overwhelming support from the nationwide shoe drive that Cal State LA’s donations weren’t accepted. With a total of 170 pairs of shoes collected, the University donated to the local community instead.

Head Coach Efe Ustundag, of Rice University Men’s Tennis, said, “We are very thankful and humbled by the support and donations we have received from around the country. We have been

able to donate a portion of the boxes we have received.

Unfortunately, the outpouring of support and love for Houston has caused most of the centers around the city to stop accepting donations.”

The shoes collected on campus were sent to Faith in Christ Ministries in South Los Angeles. The donated shoes will go a long way in the community of South Central Los Angeles.

Women’s Tennis Head Coach Sandy Kriezel spoke about the shoe drive, “In the tennis community we all help each other; as soon as they sent the request, we responded.”

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The Cal State LA women's tennis team hosted a shoe drive to support victims of Hurricane Harvey

As well as serving the local community, Cal State LA Women’s Tennis felt rewarded in their actions, as Kriezel explained: “The tennis team really enjoyed working on this project, and they said it made them feel really good to help others that are in need.”

Although the donations collected from the shoe drive did not go to the original intended location, Golden Eagle students were still offered the opportunity to come together and make a difference in their community.

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One of the piles of shoe donations that is being prepared to be shipped to Houston, Texas

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Silent Protest Continue on the Field

support for the team’s decision to get involved.

NFL players are still taking a knee during the National Anthem this season.

These protests follow former San Francisco 49er’s quarterback, Colin Kaepernick, who decided to take a knee in protest during the National Anthem last season.

Following his controversial actions, Kaepernick’s contract was not continued with the 49ers, and he has not been signed by another team since.

Despite his unemployment, athletes have continued to join in on the protests.

Richard Molina Deputy Copy Editor This season, dozens of athletes throughout the National Football League (NFL) have decided to protest their involvement in the national anthem before each game. Through this platform, athletes are publicly demonstrating against racial inequality in the United States.

Kaepernick’s actions created controversy within the media, as well as across the country.

A series of interviews of NFL fans, done by Sports Illustrated, revealed that though Americans generally supported exercising freedom of speech, many had a problem with the manner in which Kaepernick chose to exercise that right. However, others felt that it was the right time and place for the longstanding issues to be addressed.

So far, players from the Los Angeles Rams, Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns, Tennessee Titans, Kansas City Chiefs, Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, Green Bay Packers, Seattle Seahawks, and San Francisco 49ers have joined the protest.

Of the numerous teams involved, the Cleveland Browns have had a notably large number of participants.

The Washington Post reported a total of 17 athletes who have been involved in silent protest. In one particular game, Cleveland Browns

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Colin Kaepernick alongside teammates from the 49ers, taking a knee during the National Anthem

players knelt in a circle while teammates stood above with a hand on another’s shoulder.

This protest came after Browns coach Hue Jackson

said, “I would hope that we don’t have those issues.” After the fact, Jackson clarified his

The debate on these protests has evolved to become part of a larger national conversation over free speech. The debate has spread to universities and communities across the nation.

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