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ASI Meet PRESIDENTIAL the
CANDIDATES! Learn more about their plans to improve the organization and the students it serves.
Jordan Hansen, Contributing Writer
Nia Johnson The first of the two candidates is Nia Johnson; we meet in the library study room for the interview. Stylishly dressed, she exudes confidence as she greets myself and the photographer. Born and raised in Oakland, she jokes that she chose to study at Cal State LA as the campus is just the right distance from where she grew up: "I came down here to get far enough to the point that my parents couldn't pop up on me but close enough that I can go home.” The Political Science major has attended Cal State LA for three years and is the Vice President of the Political Science Association and the Vice President of the Forensics Speech and Debate Team. As the interview gets underway, Nia is prompted on her aim to “ignite systemic reform at our school”': "The main reform that I want to create is giving a platform for students to voice their concerns. The ASI is a bureaucratic
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system, so nothing can happen unless everybody is on the same page."
Medrik meets us in a conference room in the Corporation Yard.
Nia also expressed her view on Cal State LA as a “commuter college”; a phrase used by both candidates:
"I was born in Iran and grew up in India. I did all my schooling in India and then my family migrated to the United States and here I am."
"Commuter schools have been associated with a lack of school pride or a lack of campus involvement. I'd like to bring back the Cal State LA 'dead hour'; a time when no classes were scheduled, which was a prime opportunity for events to be thrown."
Medrik is studying his second masters, this time in Business. He is also the President of the International Students Organization and has published a book entitled “Awakening: A Journey”.
Finally, the conversation turned to voter turnout. The ASI has struggled to attract students to vote in previous elections, with roughly 1,200 votes cast for 28,000 students in last year's election. Nia explained what needs to be done to improve this:
Medrik is prompted with his first action if elected President:
"So far, I've presented to fourteen classes and twelve clubs. Some of the classes I'm an alumnus of so I can participate, which demonstrates to students that I'm a student too.”
He is then asked the question regarding the University as a “commuter college” and the impact this has on student life:
"I will make sure our ASI team is completely functioning internally; at the moment I feel we are still lacking candidates for some positions.”
"It's not a disadvantage. If we can't
have students on campus all the time, we might be able to take the campus to them. We have to maximize student time on campus and make it more fruitful." Medrik wants better networking between Cal State alumni and to create more internship opportunities for students. He believes that this will help students to select a major earlier in their academic career, saving fees and time. "Academic and personal mentoring is important. The ASI could work with the University to hold events where we bring back alumni and provide opportunities to students who are willing to learn." Medrik explained his view on the low turnout for ASI elections: "I would find the time to talk to all the classes and introduce the ASI to students in person. I think this would have a huge impact."
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Farewell to A Beloved Professor and joie-de-vivre. While I continue to struggle to believe that he’s gone, I find solace in my knowledge that he really lived his life to the fullest, and lived it doing what he loved including being a teacher on this campus.”
Cal State LA Faculty member suddenly passes away. Richard Molina News Editor
Former Business Manager for the University Times, Jim Munson, was also shocked to hear the news:
Cal State LA has lost family; professor Robert Ellsworth of the TVF Department passed on Easter weekend. His family put out the following message:
“He was a world traveler. That was probably his second love, journalism being his first. Always on the go. That was one thing that amazed me about him. Paris, London, Mexico, he was constantly going somewhere and had a very close circle of friends he travelled with.”
"It is with great sadness that we wanted to let all of you know that our son, brother, uncle and great friend Robert Ellsworth has passed away. Rob was an extraordinary man and, even though we lost him too soon, we celebrate the time we had with him. Rob had a huge generous heart, a bigger-thanlife personality, and brought us laughter and joy. He had a deep devotion for his family and friends, and for his Mom whom he loved more than anything. He touched many people with his talent through his teaching, his writing, his unique creative voice, and his humanity. We hope he will stay in your heart and prayers forever.” Assistant professor Nidhin Patel was struck by the loss: “Robert was my friend. We were classmates during our M.F.A. degree at Cal State LA, and then colleagues while teaching in the TVF program
Munson continues, “He was a great guy, smart and a good writer, he even wrote screenplays. He was a fun loving guy, very personable and outgoing. Students in the class loved him. I was completely shocked to hear he was gone. We didn’t have any kind of warning.”
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The late Television, Film, and Media Studies Professor Robert Ellsworth.
on campus. He was one of the funniest individuals I knew or will ever know, and also one of the most talented. He had sold scripts to the major studios and
had his theatre plays produced all across the country including New York and LA.” Patel continued, “One was
never bored when he was in the room. The city of Los Angeles, with all its glitz and glamour, will now feel just a bit dull without his sense-of-humor
A GoFundMe campaign was created to help take financial burdens off the grieving family. For those who wish to help, donations are being accepted at the following website: https:// www.gofundme.com/robertellsworth-memorial Robert Ellsworth will be missed greatly, but will never be forgotten.
Brewing Up Opportunities Brewing opened, there came an opportunity to take a job with them.” Renee Rubin, Admin and Operations Manager at A and S Brewing, talked about her duties and the details of running a brewery:
Recent University event highlighted the growing demand for industryspecific jobs in craft brewing.
“From my standpoint, I take care of everything from front to end. You have to have accountability for beer, especially in the State of California, and we pay taxes. The interesting thing about my role is I wear a lot of hats– responsibilities.”
Mary Pace Contributing Writer After graduating from Cal State LA, Stephen Dorame found his life taking an unexpected twist. At the time, he was working in a bartending position, when, by luck, he received the opportunity to work at Arts District Brewery in Downtown Los Angeles. Today, he is now the Sales and Events Manager for Arts District Brewery.
The event attracted various students from majors ranging from marketing to industrial technology.
brewers saw a 5 percent rise Dorame’s story is one in volume in 2017, even while of many, as entrepreneurs the total beer market dropped continue to develop a career 1 percent.” fields that they are passionate in. With the rise of brewing companies, careers The California Craft with degrees such as food Brewers Association recently nutrition, chemistry, reported that there are over engineering, accounting, 900 throughout the state. communications and various As a result, California State others are essential and University campuses are attractive to business owners. gearing up students to work in the rapidly growing field. San Diego State offers a program called the “Business According to Hazel of Craft Beer” certification, Kelly’s report on the CSU which helps students speak the System’s news on careers, the language of brewing business beer industry will only keep and marketing. growing: In Fresno State, “Brew “Nationally, craft
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Careers in beers spark interest in students of California universities.
U” offers three non-credit courses that educate home brewers who have an interest in a career within the craft beer industry. They also take pride in having Arthur Moye, the CEO of Full Circle Brewing Co., as an instructor for the University’s program. Last Wednesday, Cal State LA’s Career Development Center hosted an event called “Careers in Brewery”. The event highlighted various careers that can be found in over 700 breweries in California. The event’s panel consisted of entrepreneurs
passionate about their brewery careers including: Stephen Dorame and Devon Randall from Arts District Brewing Company, and Dan Shapiro and Renee Rubin from A and S Brewing. For Devon Randall, Head Brewer for Arts District Brewing Company, a career in beer brewing also came unexpectedly: “I graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in Mass Communications; I wasn’t sure what to do with it. I’ve worked at a bar since I was 21; once I got into brewery, it got my foot in the door with another. When Arts District
Karolina MontenegroBashore, a marketing major, was eager to learn about the brewery business: “I heard about the event through an email. I’m interested that there’s an operational manager in the panel and I want to know more about the operational and supply chain side of the brewery business.” Lucas Cuny, the Events and Communications Coordinator at Cal State LA’s Career Center, encouraged students to attend the events offered to them: “We are going to do more events like this that’s industry-specific to open doors for students. As you saw today, we need everybody for everything.”
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Gangsters Admit to Firebombing Black Residences Gang members admit to firebombing black families in Boyle Heights housing development. Melorie Cruz Contributing Writer
“The real problem are the gang members; they are the ones who shouldn’t be allowed to live here..."
Three Latino gang members have recently admitted to carrying out a racially motivated firebombing attack on Black families in the Boyle Heights. The attack took place in the housing projects four years ago, which were meant to drive Blacks out of local Latino gang territory. The three defendants agreed to plead guilty to the
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A mother and daughter make their way home in the Ramona Gardens housing project of Los Angeles' Boyle Heights neighborhood on July 7, 2016.
vandalism of four apartments that they threw firebombs into, according to the U.S Attorney’s Office. Three of the four targeted apartments were occupied by black families, including women and children
who were sleeping at the time of the attack. The defendants will also plead guilty to using force to harm, frighten and interfere with the residents because of their race.
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Jessica Hernandez, a Spanish major at Cal State LA, lives near a similar housing project in Boyle Heights. She believes that the defendants deserve to be in prison: “It’s definitely not right for gang members to kick out Black families because they don’t decide who can live there. Personally, I don’t mind any Black families moving in; they’re just looking for a home and deserve to have one like we do. The real problem are the gang members; they are the ones who shouldn’t be allowed to live here as they only destroy the place instead of strengthen it”. A sentencing date has yet to be determined.
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The Power of a Healthy Life The University’s third annual wellness fair showed students the importance in taking care of themselves. Michael Griego Multimedia Journalist Cal State LA believes that if students can maintain a healthy mind and body while getting their education, it will help lead to better graduation rates. Last Wednesday the third annual “Wellness Fair”, sponsored by the Student Health Center (SHAC), featured health services and other student resources. This year’s theme, superheros! On-campus organizations were present, including: the Student Health Center, Public Safety, the Office for Student with Disabilities and the Center for Student Involvement. Various offcampus resources including: Planned Parenthood, Department of Public Health for LA County and Arroyo Vista Family Health Center offered students options for wellness. “It’s important for us to get out in the actual campus community and do a lot of education and wellness promotion, because we know that if students prevent the things from happening in the first place, they’re going to stay healthy through the academic year and they’re going to be better students,” said Marisa
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Students springing into action at the wellness fair to get tips on a healthy mind and body.
Marcarello, Health Educator at the Student Health Center. Students in attendance were first greeted by Health Center staff, then were guided through the rows of booths including: those collecting stickers for free giveaways, booths providing information
on safe sex and health care, alcohol awareness and a free massage tent.
on the spot…” said Rafael Zararoza, a junior computer science major.
“The Wellness Fair is way better than going in to the Student Health Office and talking about the results of drunk driving, when these drunk goggles give you it
The information offered at the Wellness Fair provides students with resources that not only benefit them, but also assist their family members or friends who are in need of low
cost services. In case you missed the fair and would like additional information on how you can take care of yourself, visit the Student Health Center Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:45 p.m., and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Senatorial Candidates Face-Off in First Debate “We learn who they are and what they’re passionate about and by having debates, we give students the opportunity to meet the people running.” Undergraduate Senator, is a freshman biochemistry student, who revealed his concerns with mental health and community wellness during the debate. The main focuses of the panel was to let the candidates explain what they would do for their community if elected.
of Cal State LA and academic senators. We also get to speak on behalf of students, faculty and public consensus.”
Associated Students Inc. (ASI), launched their second candidate debate and Q&A session on Tuesday, April 10. There, student government candidates were challenged with topics involving current policies and goals for the 20182019 academic year.
Candidates were asked: “What is your understanding of shared governance, and how do you see yourself engaging in this process?”
Jay Doshi, a candidate for
Doshi responded with his definition of the term and how it connects ASI and their community:
“During the debates, we get a better understanding of what each candidate can hopefully deliver once they’re elected,” said Navarette. “We learn who they are and what they’re passionate about and by having debates, we give students the opportunity to meet the people running.”
“We cater to the students
At the University, ASI
ASI Debate presents this year’s undergraduate and graduate senators. Ashlee Navarec Contributing Writer
serves as a student-focused organization that provides resources and avenues for students to participate in political and community leadership. Specifically, it centers around the educational, social, physical and cultural wellbeing of the university community. Students have the power to decide who represents their
interests at ASI through the annual election process. The third and final debate will be held on Wednesday, April 18, and will feature President and Executive Board debates from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the University-Student Union (U-SU) theatre.
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NOTICIAS DE MÉXICO
Caravana de refugiados en México 2018 ¿Qué los motiva a hacer esto?
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Escándalo por la carrera presidencial de México de irregularidades en los documentos que presentó para respaldar su petición. A finales de marzo, el INE había rechazado la solicitud de El Bronco porque de las 866,000 firmas (1% del total de la lista nominal) que presentó, el 58% eran apócrifas. El Bronco, quién es tachado por la ciudadanía como un político tramposo y corrupto, apeló la decisión del INE y parece que sus esfuerzos están dando resultados. De ser concretada la aprobación, El Bronco puede convertirse en el quinto candidato a la presencia de la nación que se resolverá el 1 de julio. Jaime Rodríguez Calderón, El Bronco. Crédito de fotografía: https://commons.wikimedia.org
Se suma “El Bronco” como candidato a la presidencia Por Claudia Yanderos El pasado 10 de abril, el Tribunal Electoral del Poder Judicial (TEPJF) de México, sometió a votación la solicitud como candidato a la presidencia de la nación de Jaime Rodríguez Calderón, conocido como El Bronco. Él fue el primer gobernador independiente del país en el 2015 en el estado de Nuevo León y actualmente está con una licencia de su puesto para poder participar en la contienda electoral presidencial. Cuatro de los siete magistrados del Tribulan Electoral votaron a favor de darle una oportunidad como candidato presidencial, esto a pesar de que el Instituto Nacional Electoral (INE) encontró una serie
La decisión del Tribunal Electoral ha dejado mucho enojo y decepción en expertos en el área de Derecho y en la ciudadanía en general. “Infringir la ley y recibir un premio es alarmante”, dijo Diego Valadés, un jurista de la UNAM. “El fraude electoral ha recibido la sanción de los jueces. Estamos presenciando un fenómeno muy deplorable. Las instituciones en crisis”, escribió en Twitter. “Permitir que un candidato independiente figure en la boleta pese haber hecho trampa es un pésimo mensaje hacia los resultados del 1 de julio”, comentó el abogado Miguel Carbonell. Esta decisión también ha causado repudio entre los candidatos presidenciales. Todos excepto el PRI están en contra de incluir a El Bronco en la contienda. A partir de que sea aceptado todo pude suceder en los meses que restan para las elecciones. López Obrador (Morena) y Ricardo Anaya (PAN-Coalisión), los dos candidatos que según las encuestas llevan la delantera en la campaña, pueden sufrir una pérdida de seguidores. Los votos se van a dispersar y sin duda se avecinan unos meses de incertidumbre y de enfrentamientos entre candidatos muy tensos.
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Por Eduardo Ramos La organización Pueblos sin Fronteras dirigida por Irineo Mujica organizó una caravana de personas que partieron desde Honduras el mes pasado con rumbo norte. La caravana que inició con unas 1500 personas, después de atravesar por los países de El Salvador y Guatemala, ha aumentado a aproximadamente 2000. La llamada "Caravana de refugiados 2018", cruzó el 26 de marzo la frontera entre Guatemala y México, y para el día martes de la semana pasada se encontraba ya en la ciudad de Puebla. La noticia de esta peregrinación no fue recibida con agrado por el mandatario estadounidense. Luego de enterarse, el presidente Trump reprobó el hecho de que dicha caravana avanzara hacia la frontera sur de este país con la complacencia de las autoridades mexicanas. “¡Se necesita el muro!", exclamó. "México está haciendo muy poco, si no es que nada, para impedir que la gente se mueva por México a través de su frontera sur y luego hacia los Estados Unidos", dijo Trump a través de Twitter. Y aprovechando la situación, también amenazó con la cancelación del Tratado de
Caravana de centroamericanos en México. Crédito de fotografía: Luc Forsyth, BuzzFeed News
Libre Comercio de América del Norte. En otro de sus comentarios, el presidente Trump mencionó que estas personas lo que buscan es beneficiarse del programa DACA, pero los organizadores aseguran que el presidente está confundiendo el verdadero motivo de la caravana. "Algunos quieren quedarse en México, otros quieren irse a Estados Unidos. No todos quieren ir a Estados Unidos, solo salir del infierno donde viven", dice Mujica a BBC Mundo. De los 2000 migrantes que viajan, se estima que menos de 100 buscan llegar a la frontera con Estados Unidos. "Algunas de las personas son asesoradas para ir hacia la frontera norte, pero son la
minoría” asegura. Queda claro que a pesar de que algunos del grupo tienen intención de llegar hasta la frontera con Estados Unidos y pedir asilo, el verdadero objetivo de los organizadores solo es llegar a la ciudad México. "La caravana es una manera de sensibilizar al pueblo mexicano del calvario que sufren los migrantes en su camino, a veces hacia Estados Unidos, a veces hacia México", explica Mujica. Ello debido a que en los últimos años se han hecho cada vez más frecuentes los casos de migrantes que, al pasar por México, han sido víctimas de robo, secuestros y hasta asesinatos, además de abusos de las autoridades.
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Estados Unidos ataca Siria Rusia, Siria e Irán en contra de las acciones de Trump Por Yeraldín Estrada Estados Unidos atacó a Siria a principios de abril al bombardear una base aérea en el Mar Mediterráneo. Este ataque ha provocado una respuesta no solo por parte del país sirio sino también por parte de países como Rusia e Irán. Tras esto, en Moscú se dio un encuentro entre Rusia, Irán y Siria y el país sirio exigió que se investigue el ataque producido. El ministro ruso, Sergey Lavrov, dijo que este ataque fue una violación de la ley internacional y advirtió que próximos ataques similares traerían graves consecuencias para la seguridad global. Por su parte, el ministro iraní, Javad Zarif dijo que cualquier acción unilateral por parte del país estadounidense es inaceptable. Se cree que el bombardeo de la base aérea de Siria fue una reacción de Estados Unidos al ataque químico por parte del gobierno sirio el pasado 4 de abril, en Khan Sheikhoun, que dejó alrededor de 80 muertos. Rusia aseguró que
Jaime Rodríguez Calderón, El Bronco. Crédito de fotografía: https://commons.wikimedia.org
las víctimas murieron por agentes tóxicos liberados por un arsenal químico pero aún no se tienen los resultados de dicha investigación. La averiguación continúa, Rusia y Siria siguen acusando al país norteamericano de haber generado el caos, aunque Rusia muestra grandes dudas y desconfianza en cuanto a la forma en que se ha llevado a cabo la averiguación. “la investigación de este incidente de alto perfil debe ser transparente y no dejar duda de que alguien está tratando de ocultar algo.” Señala el ministro ruso. El presidente de siria Bashar al-Assad ha llamado
al presidente Donald Trump “imprudente” y carente de lógica, ya que debido a sus acciones está poniendo en riesgo la paz internacional y la seguridad. El presidente Trump prometió vía Twitter que vendrían misiles “inteligentes”, comentarios que el presidente de Siria tomó como una amenaza. Algunos sirios ven que los argumentos de Trump fueron un pretexto para atacar a Siria. Por su parte, los líderes políticos de los países afectados esperan que el ataque no llegue más lejos y que el presidente Trump no siga tomando decisiones equivocadas que afecten a todos.
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Spray cans in hand, Golden Eagles created their own pop-up mural. Kyle Frizol Chief Copy Editor As part of The Getty Museum’s effort to include University students in their Pop-Up Mural project, Golden Eagles got hands on with spray paint and stencils to create their own graffiti mural last Tuesday. The event, hosted by Man One, an internationally acclaimed mural artist, allowed students to contribute to a pop-up mural outside of the University-Student Union. With various stencil designs and colors to choose from, students sprayed away, creating their own representations of the University. This partnership with Cal State LA’s Fine Arts Gallery is the latest to create a means for students to engage themselves creatively. The Getty Museum project will also appear at The Getty and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
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In collaboration with the Getty Museum and the CSULA Fine Arts Gallery, artists join for a live art showing.
Opinion: FCC Keep Internet Free Ready Player One’s narrative is an allegory on the end of Net Neutrality. J. Aaron Delgado Managing Editor - Print While Steven Spielberg’s latest film “Ready Player One” remains a hit with audiences through it’s highlight of 80’s nostalgia, popular electronic media and pop culture, it is hard to ignore how the film parallels the current climate of Net Neutrality. In 2015, the Obama administration placed regulations that would give the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) broad power over internet providers. This act would prohibit the practices of internet service providers (ISP) from discriminating against any lawful content by blocking websites or apps, slowing the transmission of data based on the type of content, and creating an internet “fast lane” for consumers and companies who pay premiums This, in turn, creates a slow lane for those who do not pay. On December 14, 2017 the FCC repealed the Net Neutrality Act, which would allow ISPs to potentially start using those previously prohibited predatory practices by charging consumers and companies for them. Based on the novel by Ernest Cline of the same title, “Ready Player One” tackles these issues
“Imagining the future is dangerous… because it can go either way,” with protagonist Wade Watts “Parzival” answering the hero’s call. When the creator of the virtual reality world the “Oasis” dies, he sends out an array of challenges to all the users, that upon completion, would give them total control over the world. At the same time, Innovative Online Industries (IOI), a major video game product manufacturer, seeks control over the Oasis and acquire Watts and his colleague “Art3mis”. They both refuse to join IOI, and Watts starts a call to arms for all Oasis users to stand with him to fight against the predatory company and join him on the fight against IOI. Ernest Cline, the novel’s author, found his story “Ready Player One” almost as a “selffulfilling prophecy” since it was published in the same month as the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset in 2011. “Imagining the future is dangerous…because it can go either way,” said Cline.
Even though the story may not be a direct message against the net neutrality phenomenon since the novel was published in 2011, the story of “Ready Player One” draws strong allegories to the current climate. This is demonstrated in the story with a major organization in the industry trying to control a virtual world, which can be drawn to the FCC and ISPs taking control of the internet in the U.S. many of its users standing up against this major organization to keep this virtual world free. FCC chairman Ajit Pai defended the repeal even before the 3-to-2 majority vote by stating the rolling back on rules would benefit consumers in the long run with ISPs offering wider service options. “We are helping consumers and promoting competition,” said Pai. “Broadband providers will have more incentive to build networks, especially to underserved areas.” Since the overturn of net
neutrality, many have spoken out on the topic; even 21 U.S. General State Attorneys have filed a suit challenging the FCC’s decisions. “Internet access is a utility – just like water and electricity,” said Xavier Becerra, the California Attorney General. “Every consumer has a right to access online content without interference or manipulation by
their internet service provider.” It may be funny to think that that a film revolving around a videogame world could relate to the climate of net neutrality. Though it was not intended to take a jab at the subject, social commentary has followed and may continue to grow as net neutrality comes to an end on April 23.
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On Track to Success Cal State LA Hosts Annual Twilight BBQ Track Meet to support athletes. Ricky Rodas Investigative Reporter The subtle aroma of sizzling burgers vibrant, bass heavy music and cheers from supportive friends and family permeated through the air as Twilight Open got underway on Thursday, April 12. The annual outdoor track and field event featured more than 400 student-athletes representing more than 30 universities, junior colleges and club teams, according to the campus events webpage. Victoria Flores, Athletics Department Facilities and Events Assistant, explained the process behind putting the meet together. The Athletics Department sent out invitations to all of the conference teams, to junior colleges and clubs. Flores talked about the commitment of the University’s teams, highlighting the fact that they consistently train each day, sometimes throughout the whole day. Student involvement is very important to Athletics, and they hope to increase the turnout rate through showcasing their stellar athletes. “A lot of your athletes are really good, like track and field; they’re growing. We have an athlete, Khallifa Rosser, he’s a national championship runner, he’s amazing.” Tina Davis Fernandes, Head Track & Field/Cross Country
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Athletes got to show friends and family their skills at the Twilight Open.
"It's simply because we want to be the best at what we do academically and athletically."
Coach, attributed her athletes’ talents to hard work and family like environment:
with the campus and support my Golden Eagle Radio,” said Nguyen.
“My student-athletes, staff and myself spend more time at our University than probably most. Why? It's simply because we want to be the best at what we do academically and athletically. We have a goal to try to stay focused in all areas and be a motivation to others around us. We want to graduate and do the very best in our sport.”
He found out about this event through his organization, but did not see a lot of promotional flyers around campus.
Chris Nguyen, computer science major was excited to attend his first Twilight BBQ: “I found out about this and it was something new to me, and I wanted to interact more
“It’s pretty hard to get out there on this campus with this type of college atmosphere. It’s not a very active campus like UC’s where people dorm; here, people commute so you just attend your classes and then you go home,” Nguyen said. Overall, the Twilight BBQ was a success and drew a large crowd that witnessed the hard earned achievements of the Cal State LA Track Team.