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Women’s Golden Eagle Volleyball hosts the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros, fighting for a win and a cure for breast cancer.
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Yamani Wallace Contributing Writer The Cal State LA Women’s Volleyball hosted the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros last Friday for “Dig for a Cure” night as part of a conferencewide campaign in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA), Molten, and Head Coach Juan Figueroa teamed up to help provide special pink volleyballs for the match as well as shirts and pink towels to highlight the fight against breast cancer. The Golden Eagle’s gym filled with spectators wearing pink and yellow t-shirts that were provided as they entered. Pink’s Hot Dogs also offered free hot dogs and drinks available the first half of the match. After four tough losses, senior and captain Nicole Efseaff spoke in a pre-game interview, saying, “We had two really great practices this week after Tuesday’s loss and I feel like we are more focused now and finally back to our normal selves.” The Golden Eagles started out the match off with some heat. With a block by junior middle blocker Daisia Labrie, and an amazing kill by freshman outside hitter Karla Santos, the Golden Eagles set the tone for the match. However, the Golden Eagles fell short, losing 15-25 in the first set, and 17-25 in the second. After the intermission, the Golden Eagles returned, battling the Toros to a 21-21 tie. As fans cheered, a block from senior outside hitter Sifa Fa’aiu ignited the eagles’
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drive to overcome defeat. A kill from middle blocker Daisy Crenshaw and block from Daisa Labrie helped the Golden Eagles overcome the Toros in the third set of the match winning 26-24.
Going Pink for the Cause October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a national campaign aimed at bringing awareness to the second leading cause of cancer death among women in the U.S. Many administrative departments and student organizations have planned and executed events across campus to support the cause. Those stories have been written about in this special pink edition of the University Times. Recent statistics are startling but highlight the progress that has been made over the past three decades.
In the fourth set, the Golden Eagles lost 19-25, which ended the game. Assistant Coach Kathleen Luft said in a post-game interview, “I think that we played really well but we lost focus in important moments in the match and all we can do is get better.” The next home game will be on Oct. 27, when the Golden Eagles host San Francisco State.
The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2017 about 252,710 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women and about 63,410 new cases of carcinoma in situ (CIS) will be diagnosed. CIS is noninvasive and is the earliest form of breast cancer. Death rates from female breast cancer dropped 39% from 1989 to 2015. Since 2007, rates have been steady among women younger than 50, and have continued to decrease in older women. Leading scientists and researchers studying cancer continuously attribute decline in cancer rates to early detection through screening and increased awareness.
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Women's Volleyball team huddled during the Pink Game
On Page 19 we have compiled a list of free and low-cost Breast Cancer screening centers throughout Los Angeles and Orange County. We are doing our part in spreading the word. You do your part: go and get tested! -Erron Franklin, Editor-in-Chief Juan J. Palma
Pink themed prizes were given to fans during the Pink Game
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Women’s Rights Group calls on Hollywood to Stop Enabling Abuse Ashley Reyes Contributing Writer On Tuesday, Oct. 10, a women’s advocacy group known as UltraViolet flew a banner over Hollywood, pressuring the entertainment industry to put an end to sexual misconduct in the workplace. The banner, which read “Hollywood: Stop Enabling Abuse”, was a response to the recently published New York Times article revealing that Harvey Weinstein had spent decades paying off sexual assault charges. The action came shortly after they requested to have him terminated from the company which he had co-founded: The Weinstein Company. “If we are going to tackle rape culture in this country, we need to address the entertainment industry and its willingness to cover up decades worth of sexual abuse on Harvey Weinstein’s account,” said UltraViolet’s co-founder Nita Chaudhary. Following the article’s release, Weinstein issued a statement regretting his actions, hoping that one day he can earn back the respect of the community.
Women's advocacy group UltraViolet, flew a banner over Hollywood that read: "Hollywood: Stop Enabling Abuse" following Weinstein accusations.
In a response made by Weinstein’s former lawyer, Lisa Bloom, she explains that he is trying to change. “He has acknowledged mistakes he has made. He is reading books and going to therapy. He is an old dinosaur learning new ways.” However, the responses to the reveal of Weinstein’s
actions have been anything but sympathetic. A-list celebrities such as Angelina Jolie and Gwyneth Paltrow are only two of the many women who have spoken out since the news broke. Each have recounted times when they were also subjected to harassment by Weinstein. Both
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Hillary Clinton, who have received tremendous support from Weinstein in the past as a Democratic donor, have also condemned the Oscarwinning movie mogul for his mistreatment towards women. “Sure, the Weinstein Company’s board fired Harvey Weinstein, but only after the New York Times investigation
sparked enough outrage for people to speak up and say, “enough is enough,” said Chaudhary. By speaking out, Ultraviolet hopes that confronting the issue will end the mistreatment of women in the entertainment industry by men with power.
Sex, Lies, and Our Culture of Abuse Are we seeing a shift in our culture of sexual misconduct? Michael Levitsky Contributing Writer On Oct. 5th, The New York Times published their investigation regarding multiple accounts of sexual harassment and misconduct by famous Hollywood producer and co-founder of Miramax Films, Harvey Weinstein. Some of the notable films produced by Harvey include “Shakespeare in Love” and “Pulp Fiction”. The New York Times article, uncovered incidents of inappropriate behavior committed by
Weinstein spanning a total of three decades. This case is yet another in a recent string of notable public figures exposed as sexual predators (Bill O’Reilly, Roger Ailes, Bill Cosby). Weinstein was fired from his own company, but this incident has brought attention to what appears to be a critical issue in the United States. Sexual misconduct and/ or harassment still clearly occurs in this country, yet it receives more publicity when a celebrity is the initiator. In any case, it is encouraging to see celebrities suffer the consequences of their actions: “It’s good, that even though you are in a position of power
and wealth, you still can’t just get away with whatever you want to do, whenever you want to do it. There are still rules that apply to us all, no matter your status,” says kinesiology student Joseph Latif. Nevertheless, this type of behavior occurs every day in many different places: on the street, at work, and even on college campuses. A study conducted by Hollaback! reported that 67% of students experience harassment on campus. It was also recorded that 61% of students have witnessed another student being harassed on campus. A total of 282 students and 44 administrators from several different universities
Student Opinion Continued on Page 3. in the U.S. were sampled for this study. Evidently, this is occurring in more than just one place. Additionally, the National Sexual Violence Resource Center gave that 1 in 5 women and 1 in 16 men are sexually assaulted while in college. Yes, the news surrounding
Harvey Weinstein are shocking and the statistics of sexual harassment and rape at institutions of higher learning, appaling; yet one could argue that a shift in the culture of sexual miscunduct in the United States is happening as we speak.
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Q: Are we seeing a shift in our culture of sexual misconduct? “I think people are getting the tools to be more aware of it or helping other people. But I also think that maybe it happens more often than we think because sex is more normal among students and young people. Some could think sexual misconduct might just be normal and don’t really do anything about it.”
“If it’s sexual misconduct, even if you are powerful you should be held accountable, no matter who you are: a star or a normal person, everybody has consequences for their actions. Yet a lot of guys can still get away with things that they do, especially if you are a powerful producer… they have money to get away with it, so yes it’s still a problem in the U.S.”
Rikke Fabricius Basketball Player Jonathon Carr Chemistry
“I’ve definitely seen a major drastic shift in sexual culture. Over the years, I noticed that people are more aware of it. When I was younger in the workforce, I think that men were not aware and did maybe speak to me in a way that was not appropriate and I see that it has improved over the years.”
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WANT TO WIN A $100.00 GIFT CARD? Simply attend a WSCUC Town Hall meeting on October 17, 25, 26, or 30! Cal State LA is in the middle of preparing for the next reaffirmation of accreditation review by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). For the last ten months, more than 30 faculty, staff, and administrators have been analyzing data to tell the Cal State LA story. A draft of the Institutional Report for the Reaffirmation of Accreditation—the core of the reaffirmation of accreditation process—is now ready for you to review. We encourage you to review it and join us at a town hall listed below to provide your feedback.
• The town hall meeting focusing on “Student Success, Program Review and Assessment, and Sustainability” will be held on October 17 and repeated on October 30. • The town hall meeting focusing on “Meaning, Quality and Integrity of Cal State LA Degrees, Student Learning and Core Competencies” will be held on October 25 and repeated on October 26.
All Town Halls are scheduled from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. in Golden Eagle Ballroom 3.
“It’s really bad, and the President hypes it up to be even worse with his inappropriate comments during his campaign. It’s not going to change…”
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Party in the Pit The Pit, a lounge at the University Student Union, is designed for playing games and networking with other students. Betty Green Contributing Writer The University Student Union (U-SU) consists of a basement with a gym as well
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as a lounge-like room called “The Pit.” Every Thursday The Pit hosts Happy Hour. From 12 to 1pm games are free to play. There is also a DJ playing live music and free popcorn. A raffle is held at the end of happy hour to win a $10 starbucks card and free game passes. The room contains a variety of colorful furniture, and has a TV section for playing Xbox and watching shows, movies and sports. Other games
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The tables at the pit are popular among students who play card based games as well as networking with other students.
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The comfortable furniture allow for a lounge-like experience for students to relax, destress, and meet others when they are not in class.
available in the room are ping pong, billiards pool, and foosball. The newest addition is air hockey. “The Xbox prices have gown down. It use to be four dollars for one hour, now it's just two dollars,” said Jaime Morgan, building manager and alumni graduate.
The prices for the games range from a dollar to two dollars depending on the hours desired to play. The pit is no longer accepting cash for playing games. A new procedure to play games is to buy a game pass for five dollars. The game pass is hole punctured every fifty cents
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used. “I never knew about the game pass. My friends and I would just come in and begin playing. I only come here between my classes. Sometimes I’m to myself, other times I’m making new friends,” said Michelle Martinez, Child Dvelopment major. Bryan Sossa, Nursing major said, “I like coming here to play games, I usually come with my friends. It’s a chill spot to just hang out and do homework. There’s outlets everywhere near furniture so you can just do your thing.” “Well I’m a third year, I started with Golden Eagle Radio last semester. But before that I never knew about happy hour or even the Pit,” said Rafael Martinez, Aviation Administration major. Fitness manager, Josef Alama says, “I think the Pit is a pretty cool place for students to come and kick their feet up and let loose.”
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EPIC Secures Lives 561,000 households.
Cal State LA’s EPIC office prepares for their 46th annual food & toy drive.
The report adds, “With the average food insecure household composed of 3 individuals, this equates to approximately 1,683,000 people who could be suffering from food insecurity.”
Ricky Rodas Investigative Reporter Food insecurity (the state of being without reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food) affects many people in Los Angeles County, including Cal State LA students. The Cal State LA Educational Participation in the Communities (EPIC) office is working to combat this issue by hosting the 46th annual Food & Toy Drive. Data from a Los Angeles County Department of Health report shows that approximately 12.3 percent of U.S. households were food insecure in 2016. In 2015, food insecurity affected 29.2 percent of Los Angeles County households with incomes 300 percent below the Food Poverty Level, or approximately
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EPIC’s website explains how impactful the drive is: “Students, staff, and faculty collect toys and food for more than 120 low-income families who are being served by 25 community partners in the Asian, African-American, Latino, and Native-American communities.” EPIC will be partnering with 17 different organizations to provide valuable goods to lowincome families.
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“A lot of families we help are earning $20,000 a year,” said Tatev Sarkissyan, EPIC Special Project Coordinator. “Five Los Angeles Unified School District elementary schools will be participating, along
with other educational and social organizations.” There will be individual volunteer opportunities as well. On Oct.26th, 27th, and 31st, volunteers are needed for card making, constructing, and poster/banner making. On Nov. 1-3, volunteers are needed for delivering boxes to departments on campus, and picking up the boxes up on Dec. 11. “This is an innovative way to use the club’s core principles into helping low income families in our communities,” said Sarkissyan. “This is a very good way for clubs and organizations to earn their community service hours.” Those interested in donating can drop off canned goods and toys to the EPIC Office located in the lower level of the Career Center. Donations will be accepted from Nov. 1 until Dec. 8. For more information, contact the EPIC at epic@ cslanet.calstatela.edu and 323343-3380.
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Nos vamos al mundial Rusia 2018 NOTICIAS DE MÉXICO
Primera candidata indígena a la presidencia de México deficientes. Marichuy incita al pueblo a "unir fuerzas para poder destruir este sistema que en general nos está acabando a todos". En una reunión con medios y seguidores en Chiapas, el pasado fin de semana, dijo que "nuestra participación es para la vida; es reunir a Por Claudia Landeros nuestras comunidades que han sido duramente golpeadas El pasado 7 de octubre, durante años y que, creo, ahora María de Jesús Patricio necesitan buscar una forma de Martínez, mejor conocida seguir existiendo”. como Marichuy, se Todo indica que EZLN y el registró como candidata independiente a la presidencia Congreso Nacional Indígena de la República Mexicana. El están planeando una jugada Instituto Nacional Electoral muy sólida al lanzar a una (INE) otorgó el certificado mujer indígena aspirante a oficial a Marichuy, quien ha la presidencia de la nación. estado participando en el Puede ser un golpe bajo que movimiento nacional indígena sacuda la poca o casi nula estabilidad y credibilidad que por lo menos desde 1996. los grandes partidos políticos Marichuy es una mujer tienen en estos momentos a indígena Nahua del sur de nivel nacional e internacional. Jalisco, tiene 57 años, es médico La candidatura de Marichuy herbolario, activista y miembro llega en un momento en el del Ejercito Zapatista de que todo el pueblo mexicano Liberación Nacional (EZLN). está moralmente muy herido El grupo armado que surgió por los pasados terremotos y en Chiapas en 1994 bajo el muy decepcionado y enojado liderazgo del subcomandante por la respuesta de sus Marcos para demandar los gobernantes ante esta y ante derechos de los indígenas. El otras situaciones. EZLN junto con el Congreso Puede también que la Nacional Indígena, que representa a tribus de todo el propuesta de Marichuy sea el país, son quienes respaldan la impulso que necesita EZLN para resurgir con fuerza. Esta candidatura de Marichuy. idea no está del todo fuera Su estrategia de campaña no de contexto porque, no solo es hacer la política habitual de a nivel nacional sino a nivel diferentes los otros partidos tradicionales. internacional, indígenas están Basta de encuestas para grupos medir grados de popularidad luchando con mucha fuerza y de desperdiciar el dinero por recobrar sus derechos. en comprar votos. Ella se Puede que Marichuy logre considera “la portavoz” no ser una gran contendiente y solo de los indígenas, sino de un buen número de votantes todo el pueblo mexicano que la apoyen en las próximas ha sido sometido a políticas elecciones electorales del 2018.
Mujer activista y representante del Ejercito Zapatista de Liberación Nacional
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Conoce algunas de las selecciones que estarán en el mundial de Rusia 2018 Por Marcela Valdivia El mundial Rusia 2018 está a menos de un año por comenzar. Después de cuatro años de espera los fanáticos volverán a sentir la fiebre del fútbol viendo a las mejores selecciones del mundo. De los 209 equipos que pelearon por un puesto al mundial, solo treinta y dos estarán en Rusia. Entre las selecciones que clasificaron en la CONCACAF fueron: México, Costa Rica y Panamá. La Selección Mexicana clasificó en primer lugar con 21 puntos y Costa Rica con 16 puntos. Panamá logró ganarle a Costa Rica 2-1 y con una combinación de resultados ganó un boleto al mundial. Honduras quedó en cuarto lugar con 13 puntos y jugará el partido de repechaje ante Australia en su última oportunidad para ir al mundial. Pero sin duda alguna, la gran sorpresa fue Estados Unidos que se quedó fuera del mundial tras perder 2-1 ante Trinidad y Tobago. Estados Unidos no se había quedado fuera del mundial desde 1986.
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reñidas entre las selecciones ocurrió en las eliminatorias de la CONMEBOL. Brasil, Uruguay, Argentina y Colombia pasaron directamente. Brasil arrasó con el primer lugar con 41 puntos y fue seguido por Uruguay con 31 puntos. Mientras que Argentina consiguió su pase al mundial, a pesar de que todo apuntaba que quedarían fuera. Sin embargo, le ganó 3-1 a Ecuador con goles de su jugador estrella Lionel Messi. Por otro lado, la selección peruana consiguió el repechaje con Nueva Zelanda después de empatar 1-1 ante Colombia.
De las 54 selecciones en las eliminatorias europeas solo 14 selecciones calificaron. Los Una de las batallas más afortunados fueron Bélgica,
Islandia, Serbia, Inglaterra, Polonia, España, Francia, Portugal, Alemania y Rusia. Aún quedan cuatro lugares disponibles donde Croacia, Grecia, Italia, Dinamarca, Irlanda, Irlanda del Norte, Suiza y Suecia pelearán en el repechaje por uno de los lugares. Holanda fue otra de las grandes sorpresas de estas eliminatorias ya que quedó eliminado. Está estipulado que los partidos del mundial Rusia 2018 se jugarán del 14 de junio al 15 de julio y serán transmitados en español por la cadena Telemundo. No obstante, los fanáticos ya se encuentran contando los días para que inicie este magno evento.
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Cataluña celebra a medias, el referéndum de independencia La disputa continúa y la balanza no cede para ningún lado Por Eduardo Ramos En medio de protestas a favor y en contra de la independencia de Cataluña, el pasado primero de octubre, millones de catalanes salieron a emitir su voto durante la celebración del anticipado referéndum de autodeterminación. Pese a la intervención de la Fiscalía del Tribunal Superior de Justicia de Cataluña para evitar el suceso por considerarlo ilegal, ni la guardia civil, ni los mozos de escuadra, ni la policía nacional y local, fueron suficientes para decomisar todo lo relacionado con el referéndum de independencia. Dicho referéndum fue convocado por la Generalidad de Cataluña, y suspendido por el Tribunal Constitucional, por no cumplir ninguna garantía mínima ni los estándares internacionales, por lo cual La Comisión Europea corroboró su ilegalidad. Según estadísticas publicadas por diferentes fuentes informativas, se cree que tan solo un poco más del 40% de los habitantes salieron
a votar y que más del 50% no lo hicieron por saber de su ilegitimidad. No obstante, el pasado 10 de octubre, se celebró el pleno de los resultados del referéndum, donde Carles Puigdemont proclamó la República Catalana. Sin embargo, decidió suspender su efecto por unas semanas para buscar la mediación y negociación internacionales. Como antecedentes se sabe que los independentistas consideran al pueblo de Cataluña como una nación soberana, basándose en su historia, cultura, y su lengua propia. Afirman que Cataluña no alcanzará su máxima plenitud cultural, social ni económica mientras forme parte de España ya que ha sido siempre una nación oprimida por esta desde su ocupación por las tropas borbónicas en 1714, la posterior supresión de las instituciones catalanas y la prohibición de su lengua a funcionarios públicos por Felipe V entre 1707 y 1716. Sin duda, la cuestión del independentismo catalán desata debates entre quienes lo defienden y quienes se oponen a él. Por un lado, la independencia otorgaría a Cataluña ser autogobernada, le permitiría preservar su cultura, preservar una
educación en catalán, extender su uso a otros ámbitos como la administración judicial, así como pedir que sea reconocida como lengua oficial en la Unión Europea. El estado catalán tendría soberanía fiscal para recaudar la totalidad de sus impuestos y para administrarlos. En última instancia, para los catalanes que no se sienten españoles esto significaría la recuperación de su identidad. Contrario a lo anterior, hay quienes opinan que con la independencia las pérdidas para Cataluña serían mayores. Por principio, Cataluña perdería su continuidad histórica, considerando que ésta ha sido parte de España desde 1469. Además, quedaría fuera de la Unión Europea, podría perder la posibilidad de emitir euros y tendría que comprarlos o crear una moneda propia. También se habla de que en un mundo globalizado como el actual, donde los países grandes son mejores para hacer valer sus intereses e influenciar a otros países, la secesión debilitaría y perjudicaría tanto a Cataluña como al resto de España dentro de la política global, tanto en lo económico como en lo industrial, lo deportivo y lo cultural.
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Help for Grief and Loss Jenifer Murua Contributing Writer Do you know anyone who has lost loved one, a dear friend, or a close relative? Grieving over the loss of someone dear to them can be a challenge to deal with, especially while in school. Students who seek help to cope with their loss may attend group grieving workshops or individual sessions right on campus.
Is life putting too much weight on your shoulders? Saika Pitre Contributing Writer Roaming around the campus, you’ll see the faces of other students as they pass but you won’t see what goes on in their mind. Many students may be struggling to balance things in their life while others may be dealing with depression or suicidal thoughts. Whichever side you fall into, there are people on campus to help. The student health center has many resources that go underutilized
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and the CAPS program is one of them. CAPS stands for Counseling and Psychological Services and it is a program that features many workshops throughout the school year that students can attend for free. The workshops cover over twenty topics ranging from how to de-stress yourself and deal with anxiety to how to maintain healthy relationships to dealing with grief and loss and everything in between.
Every semester, the counselors re-evaluate what topics to cover so that they can help meet students’ needs. These twenty or so workshops occur Monday through Friday every week and the schedule can be accessed either from the events page on the school website or you can search online Cal State LA CAPS to bring up the program’s page. The workshops are in a group setting where you have the option to speak, however it is not mandatory. With that said, if you attend
these workshops and you feel that you need specialized attention, there is an option to have one-on-one sessions with a counselor to talk about how you’re feeling. As students, we receive up to ten individualized sessions depending on need lasting twenty-five minutes. So if you’re ever feeling like the pressures of life are putting too much weight on your shoulders, be sure to stop by the student health center to see how they can help you become the best you.
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Cal State LA students are given the opportunity to stop by the Student Health Center and attend these sessions. “The grief and loss group counseling is conducted by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Paris L. Silva.” said Georgina Ramirez, a Rehabilitation Services major working at the Health Center, “These services take place on the second floor, Station 4 and are completely free.”
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“These services impact students in a positive way because it’s a good way to express their feelings and is a non-judgmental zone, so what is said there stays in there.” said Ramirez. Students should not have to grieve alone, and it is best to get help. With the services provided by Cal State LA, students have a safe environment to speak to a counselor about what they are going through. Confidentiality is key, so students can seek help comfortably.
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However, loss and grief counseling sessions are only available every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Students must sign up for them to attend. For individual sessions, students must make an appointment and they are “generally provided 6-10 sessions per academic school year” as stated on the Counseling and Psychological Services brochure.
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Changes to Contraceptive Coverage status.”
Trump Administration Tightens Contraception and Transgender Rights, While Expanding Religious Liberty.
Further, Sessions said sex is defined as “biologically male or female.” “Sessions argues that an employer can put a sign out that says ‘transgender need not apply’ and that laws that prohibit discrimination based on sex would not apply,” said Dr. Martin Adamian, professor of Political Science at Cal State LA.
Anthony Karambelas Staff Reporter Last Friday, a new mandate by the Department of Health and Human Services will remove contraception from health insurance coverage paid by faith-based employees.
This interpretation of the law reversed the opinion of previous Attorney General Eric Holder, who argued that the Civil Rights Act clearly protects transgender employees, citing an opinion by the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.
Beginning with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2010, preventive care has remained an integral part of health insurance, including all contraceptives. Though this provision of the ACA explicitly excluded churches and houses of worship, it was still hotly debated by conservatives and religious groups.
“Just because the legislature did not consider transgender individuals when passing Title VII, the federal government should recognize, as the courts have, discrimination based on gender identity,” said Adamian.
Following the 2014 Hobby Lobby Case, the Supreme Court extended this exemption to corporate employers with “sincerely held religious beliefs.” This opinion of the court relied heavily on the assumption that female employees would continue to receive contraceptive coverage through their insurers.
jumpstarted a policy revision, protecting employers who had “conscience-based objections” toward providing Obamacarecompliant health insurance.
Still, conservatives were not satisfied. Some employers claimed they felt “complicit in sin” paying for health insurance that covered contraception/abortifacient services. To appease religious liberty advocates, Trump
Government officials have downplayed the gravity of this new rule, reporting that out of the millions of U.S. employers, only 200 will be affected by the mandate. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, these 200
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President Trump making remarks prior to signing executive order to promote health care choice and competition on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017
would include employers who filed lawsuits against insured contraception for religious or moral reasons. The changes leave out contraceptive coverage provided by pre-Obamacare health insurance plans and community health centers. Regarding transgender rights, the Justice Department has also declared its opinion that Title VII, the federal law
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that protects employees from discrimination, should not be used to defend gays, lesbians or transgender people. In a memo delivered to all federal prosecutors, Attorney General Jeff Sessions wrote that the 1964 civil rights law prohibiting sex discrimination “encompasses discrimination between men and women but does not encompass discrimination based on gender identity, per se, including transgender
According to the Los Angeles Times, “The new policy applies to any employer claiming a religious or moral objection to offering contraceptive coverage, including even publicly traded for-profit corporations with no evident religious or moral character.” With new mandates and laws, controversy will inevitably follow. What happens next decides the future of that law.
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Professor of English, Melvin Donalson researches and teaches the intersections of gender, sexuality, and sexual violence in American literature. He has an extensive collection of published fiction on display such as The River Woman and a collection of poems titled Revelations.
In celebration of the university’s 70th anniversary, the Faculty Book Exhibition displays faculty published works. Richard Molina Deputy Copy Editor
Campus President William Covino also has several published works on display covering the uses of rhetoric, persuasion, and imagination. His books include, The Elements of Persuasion, and Magic, Rhetoric, and Literacy.
Cal State LA’s Fine Arts Gallery is hosting the Faculty Book Exhibition displaying the published works of faculty in celebration of the university’s 70th anniversary. Works authored, coauthored, edited or co-edited by faculty throughout the university’s departments were gathered by curator Dr. Mika Cho, Director for the University Fine Arts Gallery and former chair of the art department. Many of the books are widely circulated throughout the academic world and some have even been translated into several languages. The collection includes textbooks, journals, art books, works of fiction, and poetry.
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Guests engage in conversation during the Fine Art Gallery's opening reception for the Cal State LA Faculty Book Exhibition, on display until October 28, 2017
The inspiration for the faculty exhibition came to Cho after the success of “Legacies”, the alumni exhibition put on this Fall. Cho began the collection by reaching out to department chairs, who then reached out to their faculty and colleagues
in search of those who have had books published. An estimated total of 276 books were on display, with more on the way. Several books have been placed on order and are waiting arrival, while faculty also continue to reach out to Cho with their works.
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Prolific faculty of note include Abbas Daneshvari, professor of Art History and expert on Iranian, Persian, and Islamic art. His oeuvre includes Amazingly Original: Contemporary Iranian Art At Crossroads, and Of Serpents and Dragons in Islamic Art.
Cho intends to expand the exhibition and is working with library staff to coordinate a more enduring display after the current gallery is closed down. Cho hopes that she can eventually have every book authored by Cal State LA faculty on display for students and all to access. The exhibition will be open until Oct. 28th, and attendees are welcome to enjoy the gallery’s atmosphere and even read the books on display, where Cho is even considering placing chairs.
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Queering Sex Ed
NEWS positions to diseases and their cures, students were encouraged to choose different categories to learn more about sexuality and what it means to be a part of the LGBTQ community. When asked why the term, ‘queer’ was used in the title of the event, Jackson said, “We never really realize the queer community when it comes to talking about safe sex and I think it’s just as important.” Since there are multiple levels of sex, there are also multiple methods of performing sex as well. It is beyond simply trying to remain disease free. Discovering sexuality and understanding how important it is to have safe sex with partner(s) was one of the main focuses during the discussion.
Gender and Sexuality Resource Center educates students on safer sex and ways to remain disease free. Ashlee Navarec Contributing Writer The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center promoted a safe sex talk for all students at Cal State LA to come together and discuss better methods of safer sex.
Taj Jackson, the program coordinator for Queering Sex Education, used an ice breaker to kick off the discussion. Each student was asked to grab a piece of candy from four
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Students engaging in a Q and A about sex during the Queering Sex Education in the Alhambra room
different piles. Before eating the candy, students were encouraged to walk around the room and introduce themselves to each other by trading a piece of their candy. By the time the five minute ice breaker was over, everyone
had an sexually transmitted disease (STD). Little did they know, that each Laffy Taffy or tiny box of Nerds represented a common sexually transmitted disease, including HIV. Naturally, this allowed students to feel comfortable enough to participate in the discussion
of safer sex and useful tips on how to prevent STDs and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) from spreading. What better way to learn about preventative measures other than by playing Safer Sex Jeopardy? From sexual
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Lessons in Love Cross Cultural Centers recent event, Relationship Talk: Lemonade Vs. 4:44, addresses the difficulties of relationships and what defines lasting bonds from short term lust.
Beyoncé’s lyric in the song “Sandcastles” addresses this concept: “If we going to heal, let it be glorious.” Moving forward, concerns of how a promising and providing partner in a relationship still has the substance to cheat was raised by the audience, prompting a focused discussion. From this, the majority of responses gathered were: insecurity, the unfair use of “I” when it’s intended to be “we”, imbalance, family background, history, cultural perspectives and stereotypes.
Omolola Odeniyi Contributing Writer On Oct. 12, Chaz Cruz, Assistant Director of the Cross Cultural Centers (CCC), hosted “Relationship Talk: Lemonade Vs. 4:44” in the Pasadena room of the University Student Union (U-SU). The event addressed myths about relationships, particularly in African American culture, and used recent albums, Beyonce's Lemonade and Jay-Z's 4:44 as examples. The event featured special guest, Thea Winkler, a Counselor at the Psychological Services Students Health Center at Cal State LA, who addressed specific relationship issues.
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Students listened to music from Jay-Z's 4:44 album in correlation to the discussion of relationships
As the discussion began between the two albums, attendees acknowledged that the commentary of each album revolved around relationships and the fragile nature that they possess. For relationships to work, speakers addressed the variables that define their strength and longevity. Specifically, according to Winkler, “communication, compatibility and desire are of
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uttermost importance.” Throughout the talk, clips from both albums were played that highlighted points such as: cheating, blame placement, the need for growth, father figures, personalities and differences between spouses. According to the speakers, society tends to attribute certain behaviors to a gender
“Cheating is a sort of coping mechanism for some unheard needs; it’s important to drop the individual pride (seen and unseen) and talk things out, through and through,” said Winkler.
or sex which do not accurately reflect the reality of situations, serving as nothing more than speculation and unsupported assumption.
Regardless, addressing difficult emotions in a relationship is an important aspect of promoting healthy communication.
Choice was also annotated during the discussion because it gives room for a better picture of a person, while also noting the surrounding issue in order to know when and how to clear the air.
“Knowing the love language of your partner (and viceversa) as well as being aware that it changes over different phases of life keeps the relationship in good shape,” said Winkler.
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25 Years Later The cast of an impactful film about LA gang life reunites at Cal State LA. Erron Franklin Editor-in-Chief This year marks the 25th anniversary of the film “South Central”, which was released in theatres in 1992. Recently the Cross Cultural Centers (CCC) and Pan-African Studies Department hosted a reunion for the cast members, who haven’t been together in the same room since the early 1990s. The
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Plummer, who took on the lead role as “OG Bobby Johnson.” While standing before the crowd, Plummer acknowledged the significance of the film and spoke candidly about the audience that both he and the filmmaker were hoping to reach. "This movie was tailor-made for a time when gangbanging and father son relationships were very low among certain cultures–the black culture,” he said. The movie was inspired by the book, “South Central L.A. CRIPS”, which chronicles the life of Jimmy, a member of the
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Cast members of the film gather on stage for photos. (left to right) LaRita Shelby, Glenn Plummer, Reginald T. Dorsey
infamous 107 Hoover Street Crips gang. Once Jimmy has a child and outgrows gang life, the Crips recruit his son.
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The book was authored by a Cal State LA alumnus, Donald Bakeer. Bakeer is a Vietnam Veteran and holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree from the University. Bakeer was inspired to write the book after witnessing gang violence on the streets of South Central and its link to a peculiar phenomenon in his class room. “This film came out of an urgent need to quell the gang murder epidemic. I
was teaching English in South Central and I realized a lot of gang members were functionally illiterate,” said Bakeer. “There was a relationship between illiteracy and violence. Nobody could get them to read. I had to make a movie to wet their appetite and make them want to read my book.” In the audience was Aminah Bakeer Abdul-Jabbaar, the daughter of Bakeer and a professor in the Pan-African Studies Department. She studied film at UCLA and talked about lessons she learned from her father. “I grew up watching my dad
typing on a little typewriter. I didn’t know he was typing this book which obviously shaped my life,” said Abdul-Jabbaar. “So what I learned from him, very early on, was the value of your intellectual property or your creative work.” Bakeer was extremely pleased with the cast of the film who brought the characters from his book to life. Before they left the stage he publicly recognized them. “For me, I think this cast did my story so much justice. Those characters were so real that the film got a certain validity that makes into a classic.”
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Pet-Adoption Back on Campus Jenifer Murua Contributing Writer Midterms are underway, and students are preparing for their exams. Whether it’s a report they must turn in or an actual test to take, students are stressing and cramming everything that they can. Sure, students will take advantage of an opportunity to decompress midterms, right? The perfect spot to do so is to stop by the Fall 2017 Pet Adoption Day. After a long six-month wait, the pet adoption is back on campus. The event was previously cancelled back in April “due to the Asian flu outbreak at county shelters” as stated by Educational Participation in Communities (EPIC). “Please look out for our Pet Adoption in the Fall Semester 2017.” For those looking for a pet, this is a perfect opportunity to make a new friend and an even bigger difference. This pet adoption is provided by the Baldwin Park Animal Care Center and will take place on Oct. 18 from 10 to 2:00 p.m. by the west side of Libraries South Palmer Wing.
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BODYTRAFFIC Luckman Fine Arts Complex latest production, BODYTRAFFIC, tells a gripping story through choreography. Ashlee Navarec Contributing Writer
lead their eyes through the scene. From forehead, to heart, body and soul, each dancer used the palms of their hands as an alternative language for speaking in the absence of words. Performer's costumes, each complementing the other in color, never distracted from the shapes and movements of the dancer. Performers even used their facial expressions as part of their rhythmic storytelling. Alongside the support of their fellow dancer, each member captured their partner’s style of expression and form. When dancing alone, each performer used their body as a canvas to project their individual strength and flexibility. “It’s just an amazing company!” said Lorrin Brubaker, a first season BODYTRAFFIC performer. “It is a very supportive atmosphere and the dancers really know what they’re doing.”
The latest of Luckman Fine Art’s curated productions, BODYTRAFFIC, arrived at Cal State LA on Oct. 7th. The performance, which celebrated its 10th anniversary this year, invited students to witness the power of storytelling through dance.
“My biggest struggle would have to be not getting too caught up with what’s going on,” said Brubaker, a former student of The Juilliard School. “It’s all a learning experience and sometimes mistakes are needed. Those mistakes always help you in the end.”
BODYTRAFFIC was split into three invigorating sections, which provided the audience with an opportunity to connect with the compelling emotion and inviting storytelling choreography.
Brubaker has enjoyed his time with the team of dancers and has no immediate plans to depart after the season is over. He is looking forward to the opportunities ahead.
The performance opened with a piece titled “And at midnight, the green bride floated through the village square.” “This piece,” said Barak Marshall, lead choreographer, “is a morality tale filled with dark humor that tells the story of how jealousy doomed all nine of the family’s children to a life filled with rage, unhappiness and loneliness.”
The production wrapped up with Billie Holiday, Oscar Peterson and Ella Fitzgerald: Jazz choreography that elicited smiles and laughter. The company will tour over 20 cities around the world.
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A Student’s Guide to Halloween As Halloween approaches, Los Angeles will be home to numerous spooky-fying events and experiences.
How cool would it be to watch a classic scary movie in a cemetery, let alone the famous Hollywood Forever cemetery?. Students can also visit actual haunted locations around Los Angeles. The Comedy Store in West Hollywood, where the Ciro mob used to hang out in the 1940’s and 50’s, is said to be haunted by several hitmen and a woman who performed illegal abortions in the basement and later died from one herself.
Natasha Modjtabavi Contributing Writer It’s that time of year when individuals dress as their favorite characters, go to spooky events and binge eat candy. As college students on a budget, it can be hard to find affordable Halloween events to attend. Luckily, there are affordable celebrations within 10 miles of Cal State LA. Night Shift in downtown Los Angeles is an inexpensive event presented by Rachel Foti, owner of Horror Escapes LA, and Robert Glen Decker, OffBroadway theatre director and Cal State LA Alumni. Night Shift offers a terrifying theatrical experience, escape rooms and an opportunity to hang out and network with others.
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The Hollywood Forever cemetery often hosts many audience members for film screenings on the green.
There are two types of tickets available: regular tickets and full contact tickets for scare junkies. Guests can also choose the level of inhabitant interaction. Cal State LA students can use the code ‘CSULA’ to receive
tickets for only $10. Guests must be 18+ and bring photo identification prior to enjoying the experience. Tickets can be purchased online at www. NightShiftDTLA.com. Not into haunted houses? How about a movie screening?
Cinespia is screening, “Night of the Living Dead,” (1968) at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery with tickets ranging from $12-$16. Gather some friends, dress up as characters from the film, bring snacks and drinks, chairs and blankets, and enjoy DJ Gaslamp Killer before and after the film.
The Alexandria Hotel in downtown Los Angeles, is now a low-income housing apartment building and has several dancers haunting the second floor ballroom and an angry teenager who haunts Charlie Chaplin’s old suite. The basement is filled with tunnels used by mobs and is reportedly haunted by a couple of mobsters. Overall, Halloween in Los Angeles is one of many options. Regardless of choice, students can celebrate the dreads of Halloween without the horrors of going broke.
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NEWS From Riots to Rebuilding
Panelists gather to discuss their research and projects on the changes of South Los Angeles Marcela Valdivia Staff Reporter On Wednesday, Oct. 11, the College of Business and Economics held a discussion titled “Looking Back to 1992: Changes in Our Communities.” The guest speakers in attendance included: Paul Ong, Tom Larson, Pamela Stephens, and Daniel Tellalian. The discussion examined the progress 25 years after the 1992 South Los Angeles riots. The riots in South Los Angeles happened on April 29, 1992. This was a time of total destruction and violence in the city. Thousands of damaged homes and businesses made it difficult for the city to rebuild once again. Paul Ong is Director of the Center for Neighborhood Knowledge at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Luskin School of Public Affairs. He did a 1992 revisit project and a second project on the years before the riots. In his 1992 revisited project, Ong focused on what happened in different subareas of the affected region. As a result of the riots, South Los Angeles had billions of dollars in damage. He measured the difference in damage based on the living conditions of residents. He also took into consideration economic factors such as poverty rate and unemployment rate. His project concluded that from 1992 to today, the unemployment rate continued
to increase despite the efforts of elected officials to change the scenario.
Ong’s second project focused on a larger historical context. He analyzed the long racial conflicts and racial inequalities in South Los Angeles. In 1871, Los Angeles suffered the single largest lynching in the United States. Approximately 20 Chinese people died in a massacre after various attacks from white rioters. Another incident happened in 1943 during the Zoot Suit riots. Young latinos suffered a series of attacks by white men. Similarly, the 1965 Watts riots led to a series of rebellions that further strained communities. “The question is: Would history repeat itself?” said Ong. “We seem to go through this periodic cycle of building frustration and erupting in terms of violence.” When he analyzed the reports after the incidents, the main cause was housing segregation. Zoning was also another factor, as a group of people gathered to decide where people should live and put their businesses. The isolation forced individuals to choose careers close to home. Tom Larson, economics professor at Cal State LA, spoke about the rebuilding that was done after the 1992 riot. He became involved in a series of surveys of South Los Angeles with the Los Angeles City Department of Building and Safety. The first survey identified 1,063 damaged properties shortly after the riots. While the second survey measured how much rebuilding took
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place in Oct. of 1993. In the third survey of 1995, damaged property revealed certain rebuilding areas under construction. However, the city had thousands of buildings displaced and properties still not rebuilt. The most recent survey conducted in 2016 established a total of 261 more rebuilt buildings since 1993. However, there is still multiple vacant lots used as parking lots that could serve for businesses. “If the city would actually step in, they could buy these properties that are vacant and turn them over to the communities,” said Larson. Stephens, Data Analyst at the Center for the Study of Immigrant Integration at the University of Southern California (USC), spoke about her research on the demographic change in South Los Angeles. She analyzed the demographic shift in 1970 and the dynamics of how different groups changed over time. In 1970, 80 percent of
the population in South Los Angeles was African American. By 2010, the population was two-thirds Latino. In the course of three decades, South Los Angeles lost nearly 200,000 African American residents and gained 350,000 Latinos. Her research looked at first generation new arrivals that had less than ten years in the country who were more likely to isolate themselves from African American communities. Meanwhile, the second generation had more exposure to African American neighborhoods and understanding of their struggles for social justice. “This unique Latino identity in South LA highlights the roots of the community,” said Stephens. Tellalian, Managing Partner of Avivar Capital, developed experience as an economic developer in multiple community projects. He spoke about the importance of investing in supermarkets and healthy foods in South Los
Angeles. “I decided I wanted to use my skills to reinvest in these neighborhoods and try to make some sort of small difference,” said Tellalian. There is a greater need for supermarkets in South Los Angeles because of the large population of the area, the low number of supermarkets with a plant-based approach and the long distance to retail stores. “This is not a deficit mentality,” said Tellalian. “This is actually a market opportunity and there is substantial purchasing power.” There are opportunities in South Los Angeles because the population density is an immense drive for all the working-class families with kids. These aspects drive the revenue power of supermarkets. But more importantly there is close proximity to food production with the Los Angeles port.
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Stolen Vehicles on Campus when the crime occurred. The numbers also include the Public Safety carts that are stolen and or moved because of incidents such as joyriding (since the carts are also considered ‘motor vehicles’). He informs that the University has actually had a 14% decrease in crime from 2015-2016 reports. So far in 2016-2017, there has been a 3% decrease in crime.
With the total number of stolen vehicles growing to nine this year, Cal State LA students feel uneasy. Alexandra Bell Contributing Writer Amid the chaos of finding parking and getting to class on time,now students have something else to worry about.
However, the fact still remains that this year alone a total of nine vehicles have been stolen, two of them being public safety carts. The undercurrent of fear and outrage in the comments from the Cal State LA Book Exchange Facebook page are only an indication of how many students feel about the events.
On Sept. 19, Cal State LA student, David Tecum, had his 1993 Honda Civic stolen from the top level of Lot A. “You would think coming to school leaving your car here— and you pay for parking—that it would be safe,” said Tecum. “Then you come out and your car isn’t there anymore.” According to FBI crime statistics, a car is stolen every 23 seconds. The experienced car thief can steal the average car in less than a minute. And as it turns out, even the California State Universities (CSUs) aren’t beyond the statistics.
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Damages to cars ranging from dents to broken objects been occurring in parking lots on campus.
Student Miriam Garcia, also had her late model Honda Civic stolen this past September in Structure B. The yearly Clery Report, which details crime on CSU campuses, was sent in a mass school email Sept. 26, and it
appears that vehicle theft is on the rise from previous years. Cal State LA Chief of Police Rick Wall explains the report does not always reflect the accurate numbers of student vehicles being stolen because it accounts when the crime was reported and not necessarily
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But is it Cal State LA that is the problem? Or does the location of the campus affect theft? As for Los Angeles itself, LAPD Chief Charlie Beck’s mid-year statistic press release reported a 5.4% rise in autotheft. According to the LAPD official website, “Every year in the City of Los Angeles
approximately 30,000 vehicles are stolen.” LAPD also states that car thefts are more likely to happen when cars are parked in places like colleges and shopping centers where there are numerous cars parked for hours at a time. Late model Camrys, Honda Civics and Accords also are the most stolen vehicles according to the website. Alarms.org assessed over 2,000 universities to compile the 100 Safest Schools in America. Using the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting and National Center for Education Statistics, it ranked Cal State LA the 60th safest college in America. Chief Wall ensures that he has his staff at Public Safety do a detailed monthly report on auto thefts. This way he can follow-up campus statistics accurately. As car burglaries continue, students should use this as a reminder to lock and secure their vehicles before going to class.
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Pink Patch Project’s public awareness of breast cancer inspires Cal State LA’s involvement in the fight. Malerie Wilkins Staff Reporter The Pink Patch Project is a groundbreaking public awareness campaign designed to bring attention to the battle against breast cancer and to support breast cancer research organizations in fighting the devastating disease. According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), it is estimated that approximately 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. This disease can have a profound impact on both the patient and their loved ones. However, it is also a disease that can be effectively treated with surgery, radiation therapy, hormone therapy and chemotherapy. Cal State LA is one of the first California State Universities (CSU) to participate in the Pink Patch Program. “Most of the officers here on campus were thrilled to be able to participate,” said Lieutenant Bohannon. Since it is not mandatory to join, the officers are expected to pay out of pocket for a brandn e w uniform as well as the cost to have the patch attached. In addition, officers are only allowed to wear the uniforms with the pink patches during the month of October each year. The Pink Patch Project is a collaborative effort between the Los Angeles County Police Chiefs' Association and several public safety agencies throughout the nation. These agencies have partnered together to combat breast cancer by raising public awareness and funds for breast cancer research and treatment. While the program centers on vibrant pink versions of the
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Police Lieutenant Bohannon proudly displaying his pink breast cancer awareness patch for the month of October.
public safety officer's uniform patch, the patches have been designed by each participating agency specifically for the Pink Patch Project campaign. Once Cal State LA received permission to participate and create a patch, Lieutenant Bohannon, took the opportunity to redesign the patch to be worn by public safety officers. Other CSU’s like Cal State Fullerton and Cal Poly Pomona are also participating. Aileen Espitia
A trio of pink patches work by Public Safety officers worn during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Diane D omingue z, a student on campus, noticed the pink patches the officers were wearing and she was excited to hear about what Cal State LA is doing for Breast Cancer Awareness month. “I would love a pink patch or a coin to support the cause,” said Dominguez. The pink patches are intended to inspire conversation with the community and to encourage public awareness about the importance of early detection and the ongoing fight against breast cancer.
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US Soccer Misses the Mark
Football, (CONCACAF), World Cup qualifiers stretched across 11 months, and the U.S team did not start well. The team then fired head coach Jürgen Klinsmann in an attempt to salvage the team’s qualifying position.
As FIFA World Cup qualifiers come to a close, the U.S. National team fails to qualify for the first time in decades. Mike Nelson Staff Reporter
Bruce Arena, the team’s previous coach, returned to lead the team. The U.S. was poised to qualify going into the final four games and had to win the final two to move on.
The U.S Men’s National Team (USMNT) failed to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia after losing 2-1 last Tuesday against Trinidad & Tobago. The U.S had a 93% chance to qualify for the World Cup going into that final matchday according to the ESPN Soccer Power Index. Instead, the U.S lost its place in the World Cup for the first time in three decades. The Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association
Unfortunately for them, each game resulted in a loss. The U.S. National team eventually fell short of Puerto Rico and Honduras, effectively eliminating them from the Cup.
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USA player Christian Pulisic (10) battles Panama player Anibal Godoy (20) during World Cup qualifier match.
“We should not be staying home from this World Cup. And I take full responsibility for this. We failed,” said Coach Arena.
Cowboy Conflict After recent flag protests in the NFL, Cowboy’s owner, Jerry Jones, threatens that taking a knee will force players to sit out games. Toni Reveles Contributing Writer After the National Football League (NFL) game on Sunday Oct. 8th, Dallas Cowboy’s Owner Jerry Jones threatened that any player who “disrespects the flag” will sit for the game. "If there is anything that is disrespectful to the flag then we will not play, you understand?” said Jones. “If we are disrespecting the flag then we won't play. Period.” On Wednesday Oct. 11th, Jones had a private meeting with the players to discuss the anthem policy and to address players’ frustrations regarding his comments. When asked for comments on the meeting after practice that day each player said, “no comment.” The strange thing about the comment he made is that nobody on the team has taken a knee all year in protest. According to ESPN’s own Josina Anderson, there was no need for Jones to say what he did because it did not apply to his players or to his organization, and his resulting
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actions were unnecessary. But what exactly does “disrespecting the flag” mean? The Huffington Post ran an article about how average Americans disrespect the flag daily by wearing the flag, carrying the flag flat, using disposable products branded with the flag such as paper plates and napkins, and
advertising products using the flag. After social media got a hold of the comments that Jones made, individuals voiced their disagreement of his interruption of a peaceful protest. ESPN reporter Jemele Hill suggested on Twitter that the public should not take out their anger on the players but on the sponsors of the
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Cowboys. “This play always work. Change happens when advertisers are impacted. If you feel strongly about JJ's statement, boycott his advertisers.” Hill sent out a couple more tweets about Jones’ comments and the next day she was suspended by ESPN for two
weeks for “running afoul of the company’s social media policy.” With the American flag holding different meanings to different people, it is difficult to define “disrespecting the flag”. Is kneeling disrespectful? Is wearing it disrespectful? The answer to these questions are subjective. Regardless, the protest carries on.