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Liberty and Justice for whom? failing to live up to the values it purports to advocate. An online petition created days before the march through the collaborative effort of community organizations Trans Contingent @ Women’s March Los Angeles, Southwest Asian & North Afrikan - Los Angeles, VigilantLOVE, BDSLA 4 Justice in Palestine and Afghan Women Diaspora has been making rounds on social media via Google Docs with a list of demands to change the foundation. The introduction reads:

Successful Woman's March of Los Angeles tarnished by lack of transparency and bias. Richard Molina News Editor The streets of downtown Los Angeles were filled Saturday morning with a sea of handmade signs and posters ranging from advocating the rights of women, LGBT, and immigrants to critiquing and ridiculing President Donald Trump. The second annual Women’s March of Los Angeles gathered hundreds of thousands of people to stand up for human rights around the globe. Estimates on the number of attendants reached up to 700,000. The march was organized by the Women’s March LA Foundation, a women-led nonprofit 501c3 organization. The project began in 2016 with the mission to bring attention to the struggles of marginalized communities and all attacks on human rights. Their message this year was “Hear our Vote!”, a call-to-action for this year’s midterm elections. Attendants gathered around Pershing Square in downtown and marched toward City Hall, where a stage had been prepared for the numerous guest speakers, artists and musicians the foundation invited.

“We are increasingly frustrated by the lack of transparency and accountability with which the march is organized, how it continues to sideline women from marginalized communities in favor of celebrities and Democratic Party officials.” The introduction continues, “We feel the Women’s March in Los Angeles marginalizes several communities, among them Black women, indigenous women, women of color, poor women, queer women, transgender women, nonbinary people, undocumented women, and disabled women.” Richard Molina

Attendees at the Women's March gathered in front of Los Angeles City Hall Saturday morning.

The speakers at this year’s march included celebrities such as Scarlett Johansson, Natalie Portman, Laverne Cox, Marisa Tomei, Olivia Munn, Nicole Richie, Viola Davis and

Rob Reiner, as well as Mayor Eric Garcetti and California Attorney General Xavier Becerra. The foundation, however, has received criticism for

Following the introduction is a list of what the authors believe to be contradictions to the foundation’s Unity Principles Statement. One such principle states that Women’s March advocates a “representative vision for a government that is based on the principles of liberty and justice for all.”

The issue taken with this purported principle reads: “The Women’s March does not appear to operate democratically or transparently so how can you advocate for vision of democratic government of any kind? We know nothing about the organization beyond that it has two co-executive directors and is a non-profit. There are no meaningful or clearly defined ways to give input on the march or the organization. Funding sources are hidden, so there is no check on donor power.” In response to the issue, the petition demands that the foundation should: “Conduct all operations of the Women’s March Los Angeles openly and transparently, including publishing openly important documents such as budgets, a list of board directors, and a list of funding sources and major donors. Seek regular input from the Los Angeles community through open community forums.” The Women’s March has created an opportunity to give marginalized communities a huge public platform, but how accurately has it represented the diversity of Los Angeles, and how effective has it been at creating a truly revolutionary movement? Does the foundation do enough to educate its marchgoers? And is there room for improvement?

January 22, 2018

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NEWS

Deportation for Salvadorans

providing individuals with TPS to arrange for their departure or seek alternative lawful immigration status in the United States.

More than 200,000 Salvadorans at risk of losing their protected immigration status.

Many are wondering what will happen to families and are questioning if DACA will save them from deportation.

Yamani Wallace Contributing Writer

Political science major, José Guevara, who is an Saladoran native is afraid that his family will be split apart:

200,000 Salvadorans may have to leave the country due to the Trump administration ending protection for Salvadorans. On Jan. 8, 2018 secretary of Homeland Security, Kirsten M. Nelson, announced the Trump administration’s decision to terminate the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) of Salvadorans. Nelson is administering 18 months to give migrants time to get their affairs in order for a return or apply for any alternative status they may be eligible for. The designation will terminate Sept. 9, 2018. The decision to terminate TPS was based on the conditions of the grounds relating to the 2001 earthquakes that demolished the land. President Bush granted the initial protection to

“That is one of my biggest fears right now.” Senior accounting major, Sifa Fia’au said, “People come to the States for a better life. What happened to American values? Families are being forced to go back to a dangerous country that they fought and worked hard to get away from.” Allen Flores

Student, José Guevara, fears the termination of the Temporary Protected Status of Salvadorans.

Salvadorans due to the conditions the earthquakes had caused. After review of the disaster related conditions and consideration of

More Money for the CSU A 3% increase in funding is planned for the CSU system. Ashlee Navarec Contributing Writer Last year, California State University (CSU) turned down the largest number of qualified freshman applicants to date, reaching about 31,000 individuals. On Jan. 16, Gov. Jerry Brown proposed a 3 percent funding increase for the 201819 school year, but that still doesn’t guarantee solving the issues with lack of space in the 23 campus CSU system. Out of all CSU campuses, only six can accommodate all qualified freshman and seven can take all qualified transfer students. In addition, according to an article published by the San Francisco Chronicle, State Education Department records show that the number of qualified high school graduates has actually doubled in the past 20 years to 194,689 students. The cost of tuition, housing and how long it will take to graduate are factors to consider for students deciding which university to attend. Although the state’s higher education plan encourages all CSU’s to admit the top one-third of graduating high school seniors, deciding where to effectively place each applicant is becoming an even bigger issue than in years prior. CSU spokesman, Mike Uhlenkamp, stated, “The last thing we want to do is admit students who we can’t provide with classes and services.” Uhlenkamp added that their worries go beyond just funding for CSU students, but having the proper accommodations for them as well.

With Brown’s new proposal for the 2018-19 budget, CSU faculty leaders finally get the chance to fight for what has been considered as years of financial deprivation. Typically, CSU’s allocation from the state is about $6 billion a year, but according to the union, CSU requires an increase of $423 million for next year. An increase of $283 million would admit 4,300 students in the fall. Alongside this requested increase, the University is also expecting a raise in revenue by adding a tuition increase. Trustees would approve this increase in March 2018. As a recommendation by the State, CSU will be attempting new alternatives outside of funding to reduce the number of eligible high school graduates being denied. One alternative is a serious effort to get students to graduate in four to six years, by completely excluding remedial classes for students who aren’t well prepared in math or English that don’t count toward graduation. These classes, which are intended to aid students along their path to graduation, will be replaced by extra guidance in the classroom. This elimination begins next Fall. Another method is to attempt to follow the University of California’s system. Unlike the CSU that turns down applicants instead of directing them to a campus that has room, UC admits every single qualified applicant, but it may not be the campus of their choice. The recent State budget that was passed in June requires CSU to develop and present their new ideas for an admission system similar to the UC. This deadline is in May and implementation for these changes are set for the 2019-20 academic year.

available information, the secretary determined the original conditions caused by the 2001 earthquakes no longer existed and backed the reasoning behind the termination of TPS. More than 200,000 Salvadorans may be deported. 18 months is provided to help El Salvador to adjust for the new reintegration of its citizens as well as

The State department has issued a travel warning to all U.S. citizens warning them to not travel to El Salvador because of gang related violence and high homicide, robbery, and extortion rates. “All my plans for the future just ended,” said Christian Chavez Guevara, who has lived in the U.S. with TPS status for 17 years. He added, “I do not want to take my daughter, none of my kids, to a violent environment.”

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January 22, 2018

School of Nursing for All Cal State LA’s Patricia A. Chin School of Nursing, receives excellence in diversity award. Melorie Cruz Contributing Writer On Nov. 29, 2017 Cal State Los Angeles received a national award from INSIGHT into Diversity magazine, for its accomplishment in encouraging and including diversity in the University’s Patricia A. Chin School of Nursing. INSIGHT into Diversity, is a magazine known for its Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award (HEED) which recognizes colleges and universities for their commitment to diversity through programs, outreach, and hiring practices. Cal State LA’s Patricia A. Chin School of Nursing received the award for the second consecutive year for the commitment in diversity and inclusion among faculty, staff and students within the nursing program. The mission for the CSULA Patricia A. Chin School of Nursing is to prepare nurses for excellence in research, engaged leadership, innovation practices, community and global partnerships so that Graduates can be prepared to make a positive impact in health policy for diverse and underserved communities in need of care. Dr. Gail Washington, Director and Professor of Patricia A. Chin School of Nursing, was delighted by the award that the school received: “The community we serve showcases what we are about, we are proud of our mission."

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Cal State LA Nursing students working together in a patient simulation that prepares them for the ER setting.

Cal State LA’s nursing master’s program is ranked one of the best programs in the nation. Dr. Gail Washington mentioned how, “we’ve been rank in one-hundred schools, seventy-two nations in terms of nursing programs and number one in CSU”. The graduate program offers a variety of options in areas such as, Nursing Education, nurse-practitioner in Adult Gerontology Primary Care, Adult Gerontology, Acute Care, and Family Psychiatric Mental Health. As a recipient of the Health Profession HEED Award, Cal State LA was featured in the INSIGHT into Diversity magazine of December, 2017; a certificate was also given for being the recipient of the award and an access to the HEED award logo was issued for promotional use in print and online marketing materials.

NOTICE OF PROPOSED STUDENT HEALTH CENTER FEE ADJUSTMENT The Student Health Center (SHC) will soon be asking the Student Fee Advisory Committee to recommend approval of an adjustment to the Student Health Services Fee. The proposed adjustment includes increasing the fee from $82.50 to $132.50 per semester effective Fall 2018 and tying the fee to the Milliman Medical Index to incrementally adjust for the increasing cost of healthcare in the future, if needed. The current state of the SHC budget presents a deficit of over $1.7 million. The deficit has been offset thus far by a reserve, which is now depleted and one-time temporary funding from the University. In the absence of these sources going forward, the SHC has no option but to increase its revenue by adjusting the fee. Failure to adopt this increase would result in dire budgetary circumstances, potentially resulting in substantial reduction of critical services to students including those of mental health care. Similar to other California State University student health services, the SHC is a self-supporting entity with its primary source of revenue being the Student Health Services Fee. As such, the Center is responsible for covering all operating costs, including personnel salaries and benefits, contractual services, supplies and equipment, pharmaceuticals, facility maintenance and care, custodial services, and other general operating costs. In recent years, the SHC has substantially increased mental health services in response to the growing need for such services. The fee adjustment is essential for the Student Health Center in order to maintain its operations at the current level and further respond to the increasing need for services, in particular, mental health care. The existing non-indexed fee has not changed since 2006 while the cost of healthcare has risen exponentially along with the demand for services. Given these factors, maintaining a stable budget has become increasingly difficult and impossible going forward. Our Student Health Center serves as a primary health care provider for many students whom otherwise do not have access to adequate healthcare, and it is important to note that despite this increase, the adjusted fee will still be among the lowest Health Services Fees in the CSU system. Furthermore, the cost of healthcare provided by the SHC is a value when compared to outsidewhere a visit to a clinician can easily cost $150-$500, and an emergency room visit substantially more. It is important to note, this proposed increase will be covered in most cases for eligible financial aid recipients. As I am sure you will agree, maintaining health services for students is essential in supporting student wellness and personal and academic success. We, at the Student Health Center, are passionate about providing high quality, convenient and affordable health services to students and need your support to enable us to continue our service! We welcome your comments and suggestions and encourage you to participate in our upcoming health services survey. Our email address is wecare@calstatela.edu. Additional information and a link to our upcoming survey will be available through the Student Health website, www.calstatela.edu/studenthealthcenter. Sincerely, Monica M. Jazzabi, M.D. Director and Medical Chief of Staff Student Health Center

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January 22, 2018

NEWS

Flu Virus off the Charts Widespread Flu outbreak prompts concern. Ricky Rodas Staff Reporter The influenza virus, commonly known as the flu, has managed to blanket the entire U.S in what experts are referring to as the most farreaching outbreak in recent memory.

According to an Influenza activity estimates map provided by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), every U.S state is marked with the same brown color, indicating the outbreak is widespread. Another CDC map showcases the Influenza-like Illness (ILI) activity level in each State, showing that California is among roughly 23 states that are experiencing

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the highest flu levels. It’s important to note that the latter map utilizes the proportion of visits to health care providers for ILI activity level within a State, but does not measure the extent of geographic spread of flu within a State.

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This particular strain of the flu virus (H3N2) that has infected many US citizens, is known for its ability to avoid protection supplied by vaccinations.

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In an interview with National Geographic, Antoni Fauci, director of the National Institutes of Health National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Deseases, detailed the nature of this year’s dominant strain.

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Fauci said that people have had less exposure to it, and the virus’ tendency to mutate has rendered current vaccines insufficient. According to Fauci, most vaccines are usually about 60 percent effective. Regarding H3N2, scientists believe vaccines may only be 30 percent effective.

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In California, H3N2 has left hospitals across the State in chaos as they scramble to treat their patients. According to an LA Times article, “Hospitals have been sending away ambulances, flying in nurses from out of State and not letting children visit their love ones for fear they’ll spread the flu.” As of this moment, multiple news outlets have reported that 42 people have died as a result of the flu virus in California; all deceased were over the age of 65.

January 22, 2018

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January 22, 2018

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TEMAS DE INTERÉS

¡Busco trabajo! La inserción al mercado laboral de los recién egresados

TEMAS INTERNACIONALES

Abusos sexuales empañan visita papal

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Chile y Perú: una visita fría y marcada por el malestar público Por Eduardo Ramos La semana pasada, el papa Francisco, visitó varias ciudades en los países de Chile Y Perú. Durante la visita destacan algunos gestos amables por parte del papa hacia los chilenos, tales como saludar a personas sordas en leguaje de señas y ayudar a una mujer policía. El papa se bajó del papa móvil para auxiliarla cuando esta cayó de su caballo mientras este retrocedía chocando con el auto donde se trasladaba el sumo pontífice. Luego, en camino hacia Perú, el papa Francisco aprovechó la oportunidad para casar a una pareja de auxiliares de viaje en pleno vuelo. Se dice que la pareja ya tenía intenciones de casarse pero no se explican cómo el papa se enteró de ello. Aunque no todo fue agradable; hubo una falsa alarma cuando alguien lanzó un objeto hacia el papa, lo cual se temía tuviera algún vínculo con alguna protesta y quisieran dañar al pontífice. Sin embargo, lo que más ensombreció la visita, llamando la atención y causando inconformidades en la comunidad chilena, fue cuando el papa Francisco pidió perdón a las víctimas por los abusos de menores por parte de eclesiásticos católicos de ese país.

Uno de los casos más nombrados es el del sacerdote chileno Fernando Karadima, a quien tanto la justicia ordinaria como la eclesiástica consideraron responsable de abuso sexual de menores, perpetrados durante los años de 1980 y 1990. Karadima fue suspendido de por vida de sus funciones mas no recibió una condena judicial porque sus crímenes prescribieron. Las victimas por su parte, expresaron que las disculpas del papa no fueron suficiente. “Lo que queremos es que el papa actúe", dicen aquellos que critican a Francisco por su manejo de los casos de abuso sexual de la Iglesia en Chile. Otra de las razones por la que están molestos feligreses y ex miembros de la iglesia, es porque a pesar de haber denunciado que Juan Barros encubrió los delitos cometidos a menores, el Vaticano nombró a Barros obispo de la ciudad de Osorno en 2015. El papa, por su parte siempre apoyó a Barros, lo defendió la semana pasada afirmando que "no hay una sola prueba en su contra" y que "todo es calumnia". Tal parece que tanto en Chile como en Perú el apego y el respeto a la religión se han desvanecido poco a poco. Si bien hubo muchas muestras de cariño hacia el pontífice, los actos de protesta son mayormente por el dolor causado por los mismos miembros de la iglesia católica. Es normal y hasta entendible el disgusto en contra de la máxima autoridad católica.

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Por Claudia Landeros Recién está comenzando en Cal State LA el último semestre del año escolar. Un gran número de estudiantes se graduarán en junio, y ya muchos se estarán preguntando, qué sigue. Es momento de aplicar el conocimiento adquirido, en el ámbito laboral. Estudiar una carrera universitaria es la mejor inversión que uno puede hacer en la vida; sin embargo, la remuneración no siempre es a corto plazo. La titulación no garantiza el inmediato posicionamiento en el mercado laboral y tampoco garantiza la generación de ganancias superiores al salario medio poblacional. La situación de los recién titulados se torna difícil, muchos pasan a formar parte de la población activa que no tiene trabajo, o por lo menos, no en el área o en el nivel que les da el tener una carrera universitaria. La estabilidad en el empleo conlleva un tiempo, pero hay que empezar por elaborar un buen currículum vitae que sirva para adentrarse en el mundo laboral. Lo primero que todo empleador va a ver, es el currículum vitae. Estos son algunos consejos de cómo elaborarlo: Lo primero que se tiene que

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hacer, es enfocarse en aquellas organizaciones de interés. Es importante conocer la dinámica del tipo de empresa en la que se quiere trabajar. No se puede tener un solo currículum para todas las empresas y para todos los puestos a lo que se solicita empleo. Es importante leer con cuidado cuáles son los requisitos de trabajo. Con base en eso, modificar el currículum y resaltar todas aquellas áreas relevantes, las capacidades, la educación, la experiencia. Además, es importante señalar los conocimientos técnicos que puedan ser útiles para el trabajo. No se puede ser muy exagerado en la descripción. Lo ideal es poner toda la información en una sola página. Los empleadores, no se van a tomar el tiempo para leer un currículum demasiado extenso.

escoger las palabras exactas. Hay que tener cuidado a la hora de elegir qué habilidades y capacidades son los más sobresalientes y útiles para el puesto. No se puede ser un todólogo por tratar de impresionar. Esto para los empleadores tendrá un efecto contrario. En caso de que se tenga una carrera profesional muy extensa, se puede agregar una hoja más, con un resumen de las áreas más destacas. Lo no menos importante, la organización y la presentación del currículum. Definir bien las áreas, hacerlo legible, y evitar marcos o diseños de páginas que distraigan al lector de la información. El centro de carrera de Cal State LA, cuenta con bolsa de empleo, interna y externa a la institución, y asesores que guían en la elaboración del currículum. Para más información, comunicarse al número (323) 343-3293

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El lago Baikal El lago más grande y misterioso del mundo Por Yeraldín Estrada El sorprendente lago Baikal también conocido como “La Galápagos de Rusia”, “El ojo azul de Siberia” o “La perla de Asia” es el más grande y profundo del mundo. Ubicado en el sur de Rusia, contiene el 20% del agua dulce de nuestro planeta tierra. Cada año es visitado tanto por turistas como científicos que intentan descifrar los grandes misterios que esconde. Contiene gran diversidad de flora y fauna que en ningún otro lago se puede encontrar, en particular, es famoso por la foca Baikal que es un gran atractivo para todo aquel que pisa este lugar. El lago en invierno es prácticamente hielo y es en esta época cuando el turista se siente más atraído debido a que se crean grandes formaciones de hielo, llamadas “hummocks” que con el sol producen un hermoso reflejo. Más allá de lo sublime

Formaciones de hielo en el lago Baikal. Crédito de fotografía: Alexey Trofimov

que pueda parecer el lago, muchos turistas llegan debido a los misterios que esconde ya que se han dado situaciones enigmáticas e inexplicables. En ocasiones se ha visto que el agua del lago se hunde, tomando la forma de un embudo y en invierno se llegan a formar grande colinas de hielo que pueden llegar a alcanzar los 6 metros. Otro fenómeno que ha logrado una gran popularidad es el llamado, “triángulo del Baikal” ya que en alguna zona se han dado situaciones misteriosas

como turbulencias anormales o aparatos que dejan de funcionar, en este lugar del lago ha llegado a morir gente. Muchos creen que estas rarezas se dan debido a los “extraterrestres” y otros esperan que la ciencia logre descifrar los enigmas en el futuro cercano. Sin lugar a duda, el lago Baikal es tan extraordinariamente bello como enigmático y atrae cada año a miles de visitantes para apreciarlo.

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January 22, 2018

University Times

Cal State LA Alumna Elected to Assembly

generation college student and the oldest of five girls, the university trained me to be a critical thinker and an advocate for my community.”

Former student wins assembly seat to represent Los Angeles at the State capitol.

As an assemblywoman for District 51, Carrillo will represent individuals throughout East Los Angeles, and will use her seat as a voice for Latino populations in the district. Carrillo’s win secured leverage for the Legislative Women’s Caucus, which had recently lost seats held by women in Sacramento.

Kyle Frizol Chief Copy Editor In early December, Democratic labor activist Wendy Carrillo secured a seat on the Los Angeles Assembly District 51. Carrillo ran against and defeated Democrat Luis Lopez to fill the seat of former assemblyman Jimmy Gomez, who had been elected to Congress earlier in the year. She received 52.8% of the vote, securing her seat. Carrillo will represent District 51 of Los Angeles, which includes Cal State LA, East Los Angeles, Chinatown, Eagle Rock, Glassell Park, Highland Park, Montecito Heights, Silver Lake, Lincoln Heights and Historic Filipinotown. A native to El Salvador, Carrillo moved to the United

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Wendy Carillo went from student at Cal State LA to representing District 51 after securing a security in the Los Angeles Assembly in Dec. 2017.

States as a child, and was raised in Boyle Heights and City Terrace. She attended East Los Angeles College and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Cal State LA in 2005. At Cal State LA, Carrillo served for the Associated Students, Inc.

(ASI), which is the University’s student government. She later earned her master’s degree at the University of Southern California (USC). Carrillo is local radio

a former host and

communications manager for a Service Employees International Union affiliate. “Attending Cal State LA was one of the best education decisions I ever made,” said Carrillo. “As a Latina, first-

“You don’t need to wait to get tapped on the shoulder for someone to tell you it’s your turn,” said Carrillo. “You have to fight.” According to the Los Angeles Times, “In 2017, 26 women held seats in Sacramento, down from a high of 37 in 2006.” Carrillo is currently serving the remaining year of the twoyear legislative session and looks to represent Los Angeles at the Capitol.

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January 22, 2018

DACA is Back District Judge brings back DACA temporarily until permanent solution is reached. Anthony Karambelas Staff Reporter Looks like everyone can keep dreaming for a little longer. Last Tuesday, U.S. District Judge William Alsup forced the Trump administration to resume the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in a ruling that halts any efforts to repeal before the judicial system reaches a final verdict. In recent months, Trump has established a ambivalent position toward Obama’s DACA. He initially ended DACA in order to appease the nine Republican state attorney generals who threatened to sue the program if he did not act himself. Early in September, Jeff Sessions wrote to the Department of Homeland Security explaining that if DACA were brought to court, it would certainly be struck down: “Because the DACA policy has the same legal and constitutional defects that the courts recognized as to DAPA, it is likely that potentially imminent litigation would yield similar results with respect to DACA.”

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Supporters of DACA on the steps of the County Administration building in San Diego, CA.

However, Trump seemed to have additional reasons for ending the program. He claimed to act in the interest of “the millions of Americans victimized by this unfair system.” Sessions echoed Trump’s words in a complaint that DACA had “denied jobs to hundreds of thousands of Americans by allowing those same illegal aliens to take those jobs.”

Ultimately, the Trump administration justified a termination of DACA by targeting the alleged unconstitutionality of Obama’s executive action that initially established the program. This was a problematic argument though, considering that deferred action has been accepted as a legitimate status by Republican and Democratic presidents since it was first publicly defined in 1975. Specifically, the Trump administration has taken extensive liberties when using executive discretion on immigration policy. In lieu of rolling back DACA, Trump tweeted that he would give Congress six months to agree upon replacement immigration legislation for the affected 800,000 Dreamers before he will “revisit” the issue. While rolling back DACA may remove all protections granted to Dreamers, such as work permits and protection from deportation, head Department of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen said that they will not be prioritizing DACAs. Still, anxiety remains for the former Dreamers who now cannot find legal employment and remain in a state of constant turmoil. But as of last Tuesday, the state of DACA has changed for the better. U.S. District Judge William Alsup of the Northern District of California in

NEWS San Francisco ruled that the Trump administration must continue to permit Dreamers nationwide to renew their deportation protections and work permits while Congress reaches a permanent solution. However, this ruling has its exceptions: Dreamers who never registered under DACA cannot apply. Additionally, they are not guaranteed admission back into the U.S. if they travel abroad. Trump hit back on Twitter, attacking the court system for its crookedness. Besides Trump, another president recently commented his approval of Alsup’s decision; William A. Covino. In a University-wide email, he announced the revival of Cal State LA’s DACA application assistance, as well as financial support for associated fees. Those in need of renewal applications should see the Office of the Vice President for Student Life, in Student Affairs, Room 108. Covino also referred students in need of photographs to visit the Office of Communications and Public Affairs, in Administration 819. These services will be provided at no charge. Still, the final decision on undocumented immigrants is left in the hands of Congress, and the Court, which many Dreamers will rely on if the Justice Department appeals Alsup’s court order.

Engineering the Future

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Brothers Isaac Aldape (left) and Moises Aldape (right) showcasing their U.S. Navy STEM Scholarships.

Brothers at Cal State LA awarded with scholarships from Great Minds in STEM. J. Aaron Delgado Managing Editor - Print Freshman Mechanical Engineering student Moises Aldape was at his Dentist’s office for an appointment when he found out that he was one of the recipients of the Naval Sea Systems Command Student Employment Program (NAVSEA) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) scholarship for $10,000. After his brother, Isaac Aldape saw the list of awardees on the scholarship’s website despite not receiving any prior status updates. “I was so happy and thankful that I was chosen for the scholarship,” said

Moises. “I also felt thankful with my brother, Isaac Aldape, because he won the same scholarship two years ago when he was a freshman at Cal State LA. When he won that scholarship, I felt very happy for him and I just felt to follow his path because he was and still is very successful since we came from Mexico five years ago.” While Isaac received the same award as his brother Moises, he was also a recipient of the Edison International Scholarship under the Great Minds in STEM nonprofit organization. “When I was chosen, I felt like it was something that was almost impossible to happen to me. I was always doing my best in every class to be a top student but it was really a big surprise that I was chosen among a handful of people all across the nation,” said third year Mechanical Engineering student Isaac. “Now that my brother Moises won the same award it amazes me how lucky we are to receive this recognition for hard work.”

The NAVSEA Scholarship is giving Moises the opportunity to gain experience through this internship. Each of the U.S. Navy Stem Scholarship awardees also receives the the opportunity to enlist for the NAVSEA Student Employment Program.

an intern.

“I think it would be great for me to get more knowledge on something I’m passionate and that would have the ability and experience to use it when I start to work,” said Moises.

Both Isaac and Moises Aldape have been humbled to be recognized for their hard work and commitment to their academics and continue to pursue their career goals. “I have been in very difficult times before such as coming to the USA five years ago from Mexico without knowing the language and still do well in school,” said Moises.

Isaac’s goals as an engineer is to be a turbine designer for aircrafts and rockets as well as improving the efficiency of fuel consumption for turbine engines. The scholarship he received has ignited his pursuit to work with the Navy and Lockheed Martin as

“For the past two summers I have been working closely as a civilian, hand to hand with Lockheed Martin and the NAVY to train myself for the engineering duties in National Defense.” said Isaac.