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Cal State LA students among the 24,000 runners at the 33rd annual LA marathon.
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Weldon Korui led the men's elite division and was the first runner to cross the finish line at the LA Marathon.
Track and Field Reaches New Heights high level.”
Women’s Indoor Track competes at the NCAA Championship and scores big.
Overall, Maddex finished fifth in the finals of 60 hurdles. J’Liyah Miles also had a great performance at the championships, and secured the second-fastest time in the program’s history with a 7.45 time in the 60 meter hurdle race.
Mike Nelson Staff Reporter On March 9 and 10, Cal State LA’s Women’s Indoor Track team competed in the NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships in Pittsburg, Kansas. The team won their first All-American awards since 2013. Ashlea Maddex and J’Liyah Miles were the two All-Americans; Maddex spoke on her feelings after clinching the victory: “The experience was exciting and new for me. I knew I had come there to perform well, but the environment was really cool to be in. The officials were great, and the majority of the competitors were really nice too. Everyone was really focused on performing at a
“Overall it was great experience and it was competition at a level I’ve never experienced before; the energy at the meet is unmatched, definitely something I have to experience again,” said Miles. The track and field team ended up with eight points, placing twenty-fourth in the nation. Tina Fernandes, Cal State LA Track and Field Head Coach, shared her thoughts on the team’s successful day at the championships: Juan J. Palma
Junior J’Liyah Miles of Stockton, California.
“The key is having dedicated coaches, staff, team and
supportive administrators that believe in our student-athletes abilities. We all work long hours to ensure individual coaching which allows our student-athletes the flexibility to also focus both their sport and academics.” Fernandes also talked about how proud she was of the 2018 Women’s Indoor Track Team: “I am very proud of our 2018 Women’s Track and Field Team indoor squad, because they are developing a great work ethic. Indoor is always tough because we do not have an indoor track to practice on and also have limited number of student-athletes that we can travel.” Despite the challenges, the team came together and represented Cal State LA. “Our goal is always to graduate and to win as many titles as possible, so I believe this is possible with continued support and dedication from everyone.”
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Remarkable Women on Campus Nine women from the University are honored with distinguished awards. Cara Gonzales Photo Editor At the twentieth annual Distinguished Women Awards, Cal State LA celebrated nine of the most impactful and influential women at the University. These women are recognized for their commitment to the students, women’s issues and achievements within their field. Students, faculty, friends and family joined together inside of the Golden Eagle Ballroom and recognized the previous winners of this award. Last year’s recipients, Charity Perry, Cheryl Pugh, and Thea Wrinkler, passed on the awards to the next set of outstanding women for 2018. Many students joined to commemorate women who have made an impact on their lives: “I came to support my professor, Dr. Mattheis. She’s been very inspiring, helpful and empowering for me as a student, so I came here to support,” said graduate student Angie Barrera.
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President Covino alongside the honorees at the 20th Annual Distinguished Women Awards.
One of this year’s award recipients was Isis Stansberry, the Assistant Director for the Office for Students with Disabilities. “What motivates me to do the things that I do are the students on this campus and the staff that I have become colleagues and friends with. I just really appreciate what Cal State LA
does for the students. I was a Cal State LA Student and I like to give back to the students who are like me coming in now,” she sad. Of the 180 women who have been honored, the following nine women received this year’s awards: Bobbie Galaz College of Natural and Social Sciences, Ruzanna Karmiryan of Sociology, Birte Pfleger-
Cullinan of History, Maria Laines Educational of the Opportunity Program, Andrea Zetlin of Special Education and Counseling, Laura P. Flenoury of Program Evaluation and Research Collaborative, Maria Esperanza Ubago of the College of Business and Economics, Allison Mattheis of the Division of Applied and Advanced Studies in Education, and Isis Stansberry Office for Studies
with Disabilities. Cal State LA President William A. Covino acknowledged the great women at the University: “Cal State LA has a special dedication to the women who are making a difference in lives everyday. We take the time to voice that recognition.”
New Additions to the Board "The CSU Board of Trustees is made up of 25 Senate-approved members that govern the rules and regulations of the CSU system." Governor makes three new additions to the Board of Trustees. Adriana Sanchez Contributing Writer Governor Jerry Brown recently announced three new appointees to the California State University Board of Trustees. The appointees include producer and director Wenda Fong of Los Angeles, public administrator John McGrory of San Diego, and superintendent Christopher Steinhauser of Long Beach. Fong has a background in live television and film production. She served as the Vice President of Fox Entertainment for nine years where she was also involved in diversity development. In addition, she co-founded
the Coalition of Asian Pacific, one of the first diversityoriented community groups that focuses on interconnecting Asian American and Pacific Islander individuals in the entertainment industry. She is now a member of the Directors Guild of America, Producers Guild of America, Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and California Humanities Board of Directors. John (Jack) McGrory is a civic leader who has spent much of his career improving the city of San Diego. He has been the chief executive officer (CEO) at real estate company La Jolla MJ Management since 2009. His past work includes being the city manager of San Diego, chief executive directing with the Price Group, LLC, Price Enterprises and the San Diego Padres. McGrory is actively giving back to his community. He has served as the chair of the Campanile Foundation, SDSU’s philanthropic auxiliary and UCSD’s Board of Overseers.
He also funds scholarships, internships and study abroad scholarships for students and student-veterans. His most recent project involves leading the transformation of Qualcomm Stadium into a branch campus for SDSU. Christopher Steinhauser is an educational administrator. He has served as superintendent of the Long Beach Unified School District since 2002. He is a member of Ronald McDonald House Charities, California Office to Reform Education Districts, Lakewood Rotary Club, Long Beach Better Learning for All Students Today and the Camp Fire USA Board of Directors. Steinhauser is a CSU Long Beach alumni. Governor Brown also named the reappointment of employment lawyer Rebecca Eisen, who was first initiated in 2012 and has served as Board Chair since 2016. As well as Jean Picker Firstenberg, retired President and CEO of the American Film Institute, who has sat on the Board since 2016.
As appointed officials, they will serve an eight year term. The CSU Board of Trustees is made up of 25 Senate-approved members that govern the rules and regulations of the CSU system. This includes, but is not limited to, managing the curriculum, organizing the maintenance and development of properties and responsibility
of fiscal and human resource management. The second meeting of the Board in 2018 will take place March 19-21. They will be discussing topics such as finances, educational policy and university and faculty personnel. More information about the meeting agenda can be found on the CSU website.
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LAPD officer will not face charges in fatal shooting of Boyle Heights teen. Melorie Cruz Contributing Writer Prosecutors rejected to file any criminal charges against a Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officer who fatally shot and killed 14-year-old Jesse
Romero in Boyle Heights in 2016, According to a memo released by the District Attorney’s Office.
“...what is a 14-year-old boy doing carrying a gun late at night..."
In a Federal lawsuit, the parents of Romero claimed that the gun he possessed discharged when it hit the ground after he, Romero, had thrown it over the fence. However, because shots were fired, the Justice System Integrity Division concluded that Officer Medina, who was on scene, “used reasonable force in self-defense and defense of others”.
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Sol Marquez, left, holds a sign in support of the family of 14-year-old Jesse Romero.
That evening, Officer Medina and Officer Higareda responded to a vandalism call. When they arrived to the scene, Officer Higareda recognized it as a gang hangout, but Romero and another individual ran off, the officers to follow in pursuit. A video surveillance camera
captured Romero running with a gun in his waistband; Officer Medina was immediately informed by Officer Higareda to be on the lookout in case Romero pulled the trigger. When Officer Medina moved closer to Romero, he noticed that he was in a squatting position with his right hand
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Witnesses at the scene stated that Romero took the gun from his waistband to throw it towards the fence and when he did, he was shot twice and fell to the ground. The Los Angeles Police Commission reviewed Medina’s shootings, and faulted him for some of the tactics he used. They also noted that it was the second time Medina had shot somebody in 12 days.
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extended out as if he were about to shoot. In response, Officer Medina fired two rounds at the teen.
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A local Boyle Heights woman, going only by her first name–Maggie, commented on the prosecutor’s decision: “A young kid’s life was lost; what is a 14-year-old boy doing carrying a gun late at night when he is supposed to be in his house getting ready to go to school the next day? The police officer only responded when he saw that the kid was armed and about to shoot.” As news of the prosecution’s decision reached the Boyle Heights community, its being met with mixed reactions.
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ASI to Fund Student Projects After hearing a number of requests ASI will fund student projects. Jordan Hansen Contributing Writer Associated Students Incorporated (ASI) has awarded a total of $12,000 to various student groups at an ASI Finance Committee meeting on Friday, March 16. Representatives from four student groups were present at the meeting and requested funding support for upcoming student activities. Each group requested roughly $3,000 to help cover the cost of planned upcoming events; the ASI Finance Committee approved all applications. ASI is a not-for-profit, student run organization that supports Cal State LA students. With the ASI budget totaling over $1.6 million in 2016/17, it is the job of the Finance Committee to determine how this money is spent; including allocating a large portion to student groups.
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Club representatives present before the ASI Finance Committee to request funding.
The first to present was a team from Forensics Speech and Debate organization. The representatives requested $3,000 from the ASI so that twelve University students could attend the National Forensic Association National Tournament in Oshkosh,
Finally, Students United to Reach Goals in Education (SURGE) representatives requested $3,000 from ASI to help fund a student retreat to Mammoth Mountain next week. Twenty-five students are set to take part in the trip and the funding will cover some
"...in the new budget was the $220,000 set aside for university support programs..." Wisconsin. The grant will help cover the cost of hotels and flights so that the students can take part in the public speaking competition. Next, a group representing CAl State LA’s Baja SAE team applied for $3,000 to help cover hotel and travel expenses for the upcoming Baja SAE Collegiate California Competition. The University has attended each of the dune buggy competitions since the event began in 1986, and this year will be no exception; thirty students are expected to attend. The Hispanic Business Society requested $2,907.58 from ASI to help cover the cost of an upcoming banquet to be held in the Golden Eagle Ballroom next month. Seventy students are expected to attend the dinner, which will serve to thank volunteers at the society.
accommodation, travel and marketing expenses. Once the funding applications concluded, the Committee briefly reviewed proposed changes to ASI’s operating budget for the next academic year. Some discussion took place regarding adjusting ASI’s budget for inflation but the most notable feature in the new budget was the $220,000 set aside for university support programs, which still remains unallocated. A Finance Committee meeting held on March 2 raised some concern that student jobs could suffer, as the ASI decides which university support services receive funding. Aaron Castaneda, ASI VicePresident of Finance, said that it is still unknown when this decision will be made.
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Undergrads Showcase Their Masterpieces I am sort of exploring my own identity, I guess, through my art.”
Students display their work at the annual Undergraduate Art Exhibition.
Gibson’s self-portrait titled “SelfPortrait at Monk’s” was an oil on canvas painting of herself looking into the windows of a busy restaurant.
Ashlee Navarec Contributing Writer
Director Mika Cho, who was appointed as Special Assistant to the President for the Arts, was the Chair of the art department before becoming the Director of the Fine Arts Gallery. As an art educator, researcher and visual artist, Cho was eager to showcase the wide variety of art that was curated by a student-based staff:
The annual undergraduate Art Exhibition opening reception was held on Thursday, March 15 in the Fine Arts Gallery. The reception was an opportunity for undergraduate artists to display their work; attendees were encouraged to consider each artist’s vision for the variety of unique pieces. Pyper Brown, senior art major, entered two pieces into the Undergraduate Exhibition. The first was a personal exploratory piece. The work used rigid type-face to reflect the hard edges of the font–Helvetica. Alongside the yellow borders, Brown included a variety of connecting shapes and letters that reflected her interpretation of the font itself. The artist’s second form of art was an exploration with typography in her book called “SHE.” “I chose a feminist theme,” said Brown. “All the images reflect what women face today, like how women are seen as property and sexual objects.” The majority of Brown’s images were chosen from the internet and then altered to fit her theme. Some images include additional shading, flipping of bodies and contour and lighting. Brown
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laughed at how simple her project seemed when it was completed because it took only six weeks to finish: “I thought to myself, ‘wow, I’ve got to do more of these.’”
Oil on canvas, self-portraits, visual/ digital art, digital print and ceramics were on display throughout the room. Co-Curator and senior Nina Gibson incorporated one of her favorite pieces in the show.
A wide range of artwork from over 30 students was included in the show.
“I have a self-portrait,” said Gibson. “It was really fun to paint and study myself.
“This year is the 70th anniversary for Cal State LA, so we began with the Alumni show in the Fall. Then, we did the faculty book exhibition with 300 books published by faculty of all disciplines; it was very rare and meaningful for students and faculty.” Although the University is in the tenth week of the semester, the Fine Arts Gallery still has some exciting events on their calendar. The Graduate Thesis Exhibition will have an Opening Reception on April 14 and the Senior Projects Exhibition will be held on May 10. After recent changes to submission policies for the Undergraduate Exhibition, students across all majors were encouraged to submit their artwork. “We opened this show to any student who wanted to participate, and I think this looks really good,” said Cho. “I am so proud of them.”
Eagles Assemble! order to become a successful author.’”
2018 Eagle-Con draws record numbers.
On March 11, Cheo Hodari Coker, creator, executive producer and showrunner of Marvel’s Luke Cage was presented with the 2018 Prism Award.
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“I think if you look at the program, it’s pretty clear you have panels that are stocked with storytellers and creatives from across the various mediums,” said english graduate student David Shipko. “We have Nalo Hopkinson here, we have TV writers and artists and production designers that are working for film, and I think there’s even some game design and criticism. So, when you have these panels in these relatively intimate settings, you have a chance for students to interact with professionals who otherwise would be beyond their access.”
The popularity of comic conventions continue to grow: Comic Con in San Diego and New York, WonderCon in Anaheim. Cal State LA’s own Eagle-Con is no exception, quickly climbing the pop culture ranks. Like many large-scale comic conventions, Eagle-Con hosts numerous vendors and panels, each packed with their share of professional artists, writers and filmmakers. The Eagle-Con 2018 Convention, running March 8-11 in the UniversityStudent Union (U-SU), was the most successful to-date. Not only did it pack a punch with its formidable attendance, but also secured a few noteworthy guests. On March 8, celebrated science fiction and fantasy author Nalo Hopkinson delivered an informative panel on her writing process after being presented with the Eagle-Con Octavia E. Butler Memorial Award. She engaged with students, professors, staff and community members in attendance and answered questions ranging from her personal writing
Eagle-Con was a success and testament to the efforts of those who contributed to the overall project. One of these individuals is Dr. Patrick Sharp, Chair of the Liberal Studies Department, who year after year, builds the convention from the ground up: J. Aaron Delgado
An attendee and vendor conversing about comicbooks.
journey to tips and advice for aspiring authors: “I’m going to guess that some of you here today are aspiring writers. Own it,
don’t be ashamed of it or embarrassed by it. Don’t think it’s hopeless or impossible; it isn’t. Here’s something that astonishes my students when I tell them: ‘You don’t need a degree in creative writing in
“Eagle-Con has been more successful than we even hoped. We don’t have exact numbers yet, but many panels were standing room only and the Saturday vendors room was packed all day. We have had some great social media reactions, and we are already planning how to make it better for next year.”
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El 31 de marzo es la fecha límite para obtener la credencial de elector Por Claudia Yanderos Ya se acercan las próximas elecciones presidenciales de México y los ciudadanos mexicanos que viven en el extranjero también tendrán la oportunidad de participar en la contienda electoral del 1º de julio, siempre y cuando cumplan con los requisitos que el INE (Instituto Nacional Electoral) solicita. Lo primero es tramitar la credencial electoral en el consulado mexicano que le corresponda de acuerdo a su lugar de residencia. Si vive en el condado de Los Ángeles, tendrá que asistir al consulado de esa ciudad y si vive en el condado de Orange, el trámite se tendrá que hacer en la ciudad de Santa Ana. Es muy importante tener en cuenta que la fecha límite para solicitar la credencial de elector es el 31 de marzo. Y para esto se tiene que hacer una cita en el consulado y presentar los siguientes documentos: 1. Acta de nacimiento en buenas condiciones. Es importante este punto porque
no se aceptarán aquellos documentos que tengan rasgaduras o borraduras. Si necesitan obtener un acta nueva, la pueden tramitar en el mismo consulado por $13.00 o bien, pueden obtener una copia de la página de internet del RENAPO (Registro Nacional de Población). En caso de que el documento no aparezca en esta base de datos, puede que no esté registrado y en ese caso deben llamar al teléfono 01-55-5174-8160 o al 1-800-839-1974. 2. Identificación oficial con fotografía. Puede ser cualquier documento legal como el pasaporte, la licencia de manejar o la matrícula consular. 3. Comprobante de domicilio. Puede ser cualquier recibo de algún servicio como el gas, el teléfono, el cable o cualquier otro pero que no tenga más de tres meses de antigüedad. El trámite para obtener la credencial de elector es gratis. Una vez el INE revise y apruebe los documentos, se enviará el carnet por correo en un lapso de cuatro a cinco semanas. Después de esto hay que empadronarse para votar antes del 30 de abril, llamando a la línea de INETEL desde Estados Unidos, al 1-866-9868306. Para más información pueden visitar la página oficial del INE: http://www. votoextranjero.mx
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Los Cabos, entre la gloria y el infierno Por Eduardo Ramos En un estudio realizado por el (CCSPJP) Consejo Ciudadano para la Seguridad Pública y Justicia Penal, una ONG mexicana, se destacó el hecho de que 42 de las 50 ciudades más violentas del mundo se encuentran en américa latina. La investigación hace notar que el propósito de la clasificación tiene el "objetivo político de resaltar el grave asunto de la violencia urbana en América Latina para que las autoridades se sientan bajo la presión de cumplir con su deber de proteger a sus ciudadanos y garantizar su derecho a la seguridad pública". El CCSPJP acusó al gobierno mexicano de “falta de acción sistemática para erradicar las milicias y las pandillas criminales". Dentro de las 50 ciudades, 12 pertenecen a México. Estas incluyen las siguientes ciudades con su respectiva clasificación: Los Cabos (1), Acapulco (3), Tijuana (5), La Paz (6), Victoria (8), Culiacán (12), Juárez (20), Chihuahua (29), Obregón (31), Tepic (36), Reynosa (38), y Mazatlán (43). Como se puede observar, hay cinco ciudades mexicanas entre los 10 primeros lugares de la lista. Después de lo evidente, surgen preguntas obligadas
Los Cabos, Baja California, México. Crédito de fotografía: Álvaro Bejarano. www.pixabay.com
acerca del porqué Los Cabos se encuentra en primer lugar, siendo este uno de los lugares más turísticos de México. Según los investigadores, la violencia urbana se ha incrementado durante las últimas décadas en muchas áreas del continente como consecuencia de la guerra territorial entre pandillas y por la creciente influencia de los carteles de la droga, como en la mayoría de los casos en México. En el caso de Los Cabos, "lo que vemos es un reacomodo de las organizaciones delictivas. No hay otra forma de explicarlo" señala Martín Barrón, investigador del Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Penales (INACIPE). "Hay un pleito por la plaza. Allí venden droga y eso hace que suban los homicidios" añade el presidente del Consejo Ciudadano. Contradictoriamente, durante el 2017, periodo en
el que se evaluó el número de homicidios para hacer el listado de las ciudades más violentas del mundo, Los Cabos recibió más de tres millones de turistas, según el Ayuntamiento local. En 2017, The New York Times describió Los Cabos como "un paraíso para los turistas, un infierno para los locales". Indudablemente este tipo de clasificaciones perjudican la imagen internacional del país. El director del Fideicomiso de Promoción Turística de Los Cabos, Rodrigo Esponda, cuestiona la metodología del ranking. Considera que éste no incluye ciudades en situación de guerra, por ejemplo. No obstante, el presidente del Consejo Ciudadano sostiene que sus mediciones se realizan con base en datos oficiales difundidos por internet y recalca que "La violencia homicida en Los Cabos les está explotando en las manos".
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Donald Trump visita California Su objetivo era inspeccionar el proyecto para el muro fronterizo Por Yeraldín Estrada Donald Trump visitó el pasado 13 de marzo la frontera de San Diego y Tijuana. El presidente llegó para inspeccionar los ocho tipos de valla para el muro fronterizo que pretende construir. Trump dijo que prefería un muro en el cual se pudiera ver el otro lado y no dudó en hacer comentarios racistas hacia los mexicanos. “Tienes que poder ver al otro lado, es la preferencia, si no es imposible saber lo que hay allá. Podrías estar a dos pies de distancia de un cartel criminal y ni siquiera darte cuenta.” Al llegar al muro, el presidente dijo que
esa barrera no estaba logrando su propósito y resaltó la importancia de la construcción de otra mayor. En la rueda de prensa afirmó que se ahorraran millones de dólares con su construcción y no aclaró si México pagara por el muro como lo hizo durante su campaña. El congreso aún no ha aprobado el presupuesto de los costos y todo parece indicar que los demócratas no cederán ante esta inversión pues un 60% está en contra mientras un 38% está a favor. En una encuesta hecha por CBS News, los resultados mostraron que un 77% de los republicanos apoyan al presidente mientras que un 88% de los demócratas se oponen. El presidente aprovechó para criticar el gobierno de Jerry Brown al decirle que estaba haciendo un trabajo terrible en el estado ya que las empresas tienen que pagar impuestos
muy altos e inclusive puso como ejemplo las propiedades que él tiene en California. También, señaló que California está fuera de control ya que muchos criminales viven aquí. Mientras Trump visitaba el muro, los californianos no dudaron en salir a protestar a pesar de las condiciones climáticas, con lluvia y frío salieron a las calles a manifestarse. Los protestantes estuvieron dos días consecutivos alzando la voz y le hicieron saber al presidente que no era bienvenido, que no lo querían en California. Además le exigieron una reforma migratoria y el apoyo que deberían tener los jóvenes que están en el programa “DACA.” Todo parece indicar que el presidente está poniendo todo de su parte para que el muro se construya solo falta que el congreso se ponga de acuerdo. Por su parte, la comunidad latina no aceptará que el muro sea construido.
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2018 Los Angeles Marathon Athletes gather at the 33rd Annual LA Marathon. J. Aaron Delgado Managing Editor - Print More than 24,000 runners from around the world participated in the 33rd Annual Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday, March 18. The marathon course started at Dodger stadium and followed through LA, with each mile marking an iconic landmark. Santa Monica pier marked the final landmark where runners crossed the finish line and were rewarded with their medal. Dodger third baseman Justin Turner served as an honorary starter to help send off participants in this year’s marathon: Weldon Kirui of Kenya led the male elite runners and crossed the finish line at 9:06 a.m. with a time of 2:11:47. Sule Gedo of Ethiopia led the female elite runner division, finishing at 9:18 a.m. with a time of 2:33:50.
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Participants running through First St. and Main St. in Downtown LA.
Among the runners were Cal State LA students Carolina Lopez and Henry Mateo. Lopez finished the race at 1:34 p.m. with a time of 6:33:37. Mateo followed shortly after at 1:37 p.m. with a time of 6:35:49. The Conqur Endurance Group is the brand that hosts the LA Marathon, aiming to provide vibrant experiences for people and communities through their various running events. Tracey Russell, Chief Executive of Conqur Endurance Group, explained the importance in making the LA marathon memorable: “Every year, Conqur Endurance Group aims to bring unique and memorable race experiences for our runners through our various events. Whether it’s the LA ½ Kids Run, the LA BIG 5K or the Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon, we’ve created a weekend of events encouraging all ages to participate and experience the greatest event in Los Angeles.”
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Sule Gedon, winner of the Women's Elite field, moments after crossing the finish line.
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Trans Girl Magic: Humanizing All Identities Bettcher, a Professor of Philosophy at Cal State LA and trans rights activist, highlighted the importance of focusing on building coalitions for strong support groups rather than changing non-inclusive perspectives:
Event on campus teaches women how to overcome adversity and oppression. Mary Pace Contributing Writer
“There have always been very vocal non-trans feminists who don’t want to include trans women because they qualify as men. It’s important to understand that there’s a long history of leading feminists who include trans people.
Last Thursday, Cal State LA’s Cross Cultural Centers (CCC) hosted Trans Girl Magic: Feminism, Gender Justice and Trans Inclusion last Thursday.
To Bettcher, it’s more important to build together as a group than to change one’s beliefs:
The event began with students learning about influential activists such as Marsha P. Johnson, Lavern Cox and Carmen Carrera. Karla Glasgow, an Anthropology student, looked forward to the event:
“There’s going to be nontransgenders who will be homophobic, and people can sometimes be entrenched in their ways. Changing them is not a good strategy. Feminists interested in coalition building is where we need to spend our energies in.”
“I’m in the queer connection club and my expectation is ‘I’m excited!’ I usually don’t go to these events, so I’m happy to hear other people’s experiences, especially about the queer community.” Following the activity, a panel of speakers including Edxie Betts, Talia Bettcher and Alexandria Edwards discussed feminism, gender justice and trans women inclusion.
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Taj Jackson opens up the meeting with an ice breaker.
Their discussion also explored the idea that gender expression and women’s empowerment can become a part of the broader feminist project of creating gender justice. Edxie Betts, an independent
organizer for intersectional causes, talked about how owning one’s space is a liberating break from the confines of labels: “In terms of colonization and how aspects of gender have been imposed on particular ways of knowing and being, it’s imperative not to get wrapped up in westernized ways of the binary. When it comes to making space for ourselves, it’s up to trans people to take up that space and reclaim the position that we want to have that’s lost.” They also offered different perspectives for trans women in the workplace and how academia can support them. Alexandria Edwards, a San Francisco native currently studying Pan African Studies and Psychology at Cal State LA, believes that confidence is the key to success in the workplace: “I think that confidence is important. As long as you’re sure of who you are, we have no choice but to accept it. Trans women should be included.” For women of varying genders, race, sexual orientation and background, empowerment is critical to overcoming oppression.