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LA2015 Is Coming To Town Cal State L.A. will be housing Special Olympics athletes
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SOCCER, BASKETBALL, WORKOUTS PG 6&7
VETERANS APPRECIATION PG 2
GRADUATION VS. FINANCIAL AID PG 3
YIK YAK, YAY OR NAY PG 5
FASHIONS DO'S AND DONTS PG 10
A STRING OF ROBBERIES ON CAMPUS PG 3
BIG HERO'S BIG DEBUT PG 12
Alhambra and Monterey Park Mayors gift city keys to Special Olympic World Games representatives. |Photo By Timmy Truong
Angeline Bernabe
Staff Reporter It’s no question that 2014 garnered much attention around the world for the sporting events that took place. From the pomp and circumstance of the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia to the roaring crowds that flew to Brazil for the World Cup Games over the summer… there’s a special something about sports that brings people together. With a new year around the corner, Los Angeles will serve as a new grand stage for sports and host the 2015 Special Olympics World Games. Also known as LA2015, the host towns for the games are in Cal State LA’s backyard. The city of Alhambra and Monterey Park will join over 100 communities as part of the Host Town program to house athletes and coaches coming from 177 countries worldwide. The two cities will help collaborate in the upcoming months
to make LA2015 a memorable one. On Friday, November 7th, a special announcement was made outside Cal State LA’s Housing Commons as a tribute to the 1984 Olympic games in which the campus housed athletes when Los Angeles served as the stage for the Olympic games back in the day. In addition to the announcement of the Special Olympic games taking place in Los Angeles next summer from July 25th to August 2nd, it was also revealed that Cal State LA would also hold a special role in the games as well. Recognizing President Covino’s vision of Engagement, Service, and the Public Good, the Cal State LA community has embraced the LA Special Olympics World Games, and will be offering the Housing area to athletes and their coaches during the duration of the games. A key from each host city was given to the games in declaration of the event to take place next
year. Despite the amount of attention the games are getting, it wouldn’t exist without the athletes themselves. For 50 years, the Special Olympics World Games have been supporting those with intellectual disabilities and have been inspiring them to achieve their goals in sports while helping them find their voice. Marco Martinez, a Special Olympics World Games Athlete, is now a global ambassador for the organization spoke at Friday’s press conference and highlighted how the games have helped him over the years. Drawing the crowd’s attention, Martinez shared that his journey with Special Olympics began with the creation of a mosaic art piece. After people took note of his talents, someone suggested he participate in Special Olympics. Martinez shared, “Special Olympics has been there for me, and was a miracle for me that I ended up becoming a Special Olympics
athlete.” He went on by saying how grateful he is for the Olympics and how the games aren’t about winning. Martinez’s attitude toward the games was reflected in the LA2015 flag that was presented to the cities of Alhambra and Monterey Park. It featured a logo with an individual with their hands up. Special Olympics Senior Manager, Joanne Maldonado, described, “Whether an athlete comes in first, or whether an athlete comes in last, they have what we call the ‘celebratory pose.’ With the vision of Engagement, Service, and the Public Good in mind, the Golden Eagle Community is encouraging students to participate and volunteer their time next year to the summer games. Currently, ideas are in the works to figure out more ways in which Cal State LA can be involved.
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Mission: Save Drop Outs Hardships of our
Just as the Cal State LA population grows significantly with starting of Fall, the school also have it together to make sure they ‘walk’ all the way Nareis Melkon Contributor
On the day of the orientation at Cal State LA, students are often asked to shake hands with the person sitting next to them and say, “See you at graduation.” But the harsh reality suggests that half of them who start the college, never see the graduation day. Compared to every year, Cal State LA has recruited quite a sizeable number of new Golden Eagles; but how many of them will be donning the graduation robe in coming years? UT approached Edgar Padilla, an academic advisor, to know some of the main reasons why students drop out. He said, “Students I have met say that the reason for dropping out is mainly financial. A lot of students do not qualify for financial aid for several reasons, but the main one is because they are undocumented and do not qualify.” Padilla also encourages students to explore every on-campus resource before thinking of calling it quits. “I suggest them to use the resources that are on campus,” he says, adding, “For students who do not
receive financial aid, I encourage them to speak with members of the group SURGE, who can assist them with other campus and off campus resources. There are a number of scholarships that are granted by private sponsors, which is also worth looking into.” Another common reason adilla also mentions is family obligations. Students have to take care of their children or a family member. But there is a solution to that as well. “I would recommend the student to take a leave of absence to deal with situations at home or save up money for tuition,” Padilla shares, “which will save their spot here as a student and they don’t have to re-apply whenever they decide to come back.” The third reason is that some freshman students haven’t been prepared enough for University, as well as some transfer students find the fast-paced quarter system too difficult to handle. Daisy Salgado, a former student of Cal State LA from the Mathematics Department, shares the reason why she chose to leave the university. “Being a transfer student, I found it hard to adjust to the quarter system,” but she also admits to not having made herself aware of the resources that are available to help her plan and get through her classes, which could have changed the course of her academic life. Robert Lopez, the spokesman for the University, explains the initiatives taken to support and keep the students in college. “Cal State LA has specific programs in place to ensure that the University retains and graduates as many
admitted students as possible,” he says, “some of these programs include Summer Bridge, STEP, Early Start, First Year Experience, etc.” These programs are designed to ease the transition of new students to Cal State LA. Aside from the programs, our campus “has increased the number of academic staff advisors over the past three years,” shares Lopez, “Three years ago, there were 1,637 students for every advisor. Now there are 445 students for every advisor. The University has also increased significantly the availability of classes, frozen tuition and enhanced our bridge and developmental education programs to help students stay in school.” Lopez states that according to Cal State LA’s Institutional Research Data, “For the past five years, the University has maintained a one-year retention rate of 80 percent or higher.” As for the graduation rates of our freshman students and transfer students, “The University’s six-year graduation rate for students who start as freshman has improved from 34 percent to 40 percent. The University’s four-year graduation rate for upper-division transfer students has improved from 49 percent to 69 percent.” Cal State LA does everything in its power so that its eagles can fly on their own to the Jesse Owen’s Field. “Every student is important to us. The University encourages students who are having difficulties to meet with an advisor, find a faculty or peer mentor, meet with department chairs or associate deans or deans and reach out. We are here to help,” concludes Lopez.
The Helping Hands - Summer Bridge: which helps bridge the gap between high school and the University by allowing students to spend the summer on campus taking classes, living in dorms and becoming acclimated to their new university environment - STEP: The purpose of STEP is to prepare incoming freshman students for the transition from high school to the College of Engineering, Computer Science and Technology (ECST) - Early Start: The California State University (CSU) system has created Early Start to prepare students in mathematics and English composition before their first term at the CSU - First Year Experience: Offers exciting academic courses and social activities for incoming freshmen and transfer students to enhance educational and personal experiences on the CSULA campus - SURGE: is a campus organization that specializes on helping students who aren’t born in this country and are undocumented
Veterans Cal State L.A. prodvides services in honor of our Veterans! Jose Ramos Contributor
Red is a primary color and a very simple color. Yet, this very color is constantly shed by our troops through every conflict our nation has dealt with. All deserve our dearest respect for their service, from the surviving veterans of World War II to the returning vets of Iraq and Afghanistan. Our troops are the first line of defense against those who dare to harm us. Despite their valor and sacrifice many of our troops coming home face unprecedented challenges in the home front. Mental illness and financial constraints are amongst the biggest obstacles they face. In a CNN article titled “Study: Rate of many mental disorders much higher in soldiers than in civilians” by Val Willingham, he documents the largest study of its kind of mental health amongst U.S military personnel. Willingham reported the rate of extreme depression was fives times greater to military personnel than in civilians. Comparatively, 30% of soldiers have the thought of suicide with those greater at risk being younger recruits.
lives on the line for us come back to discover that there are no jobs available for them. It is disconcerting to know that their one source of assimilation to civilian life is out of their reach. Luckily, there are organizations willing to help these young brave capable men and women; including California State University, Los Angeles. Cal State L.A.’s veterans center is dedicated to helping student soldiers adjust. The newly constructed Veterans Resource Center in the Physical Science building offers general inquiry into financial advice, pre-admission advice, tutoring, jobs and use of educational benefits. Additionally, they cater to problems regarding veteran’s reimbursement and disability. To ensure every veteran’s success on campus they provide counselors and workshops to care for common military concerns such as PTSD, depression, and disabilities. To show your appreciation of the militaries bravery and sacrifice, anyone can attend the Veterans Fair in front of Greene plaza by the Physical Science building on Thursday, November 13th at 10AM. In addition, all Cal Sate L.A. students and faculty are invited to participate in “Operation Gratitude”—to fill out a postcard with your best wishes to our troops deployed overseas or to a veteran in hospital recovering. All activities are under the command of the Veterans Resource Center. For students and veterans interested in the Veterans Resource Center and their activities, it is urged you either seek their assistance in the Physical Science building room 113 or call at (323)-343-5084. On behalf of the University Times staff we would like to humbly thank all military servicemen for their immeasurable work. Thank you.
In a piece titled “Why suicide rate among veterans may be more than 22 a day”, Moni Basu reports that a veteran commits suicide every 65 minutes. This is a shocking aggregating trend that concerns the Department of Veterans Affairs. Take Levi Derby’s ill-fated story as an example. Derby was combat engineer in the U.S. military who hanged himself. He was suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after being hunted by the ghost of a young Afghan girl who died when she stepped on an CLASSIFIED old Russian land mine while ADVERTISEMENT reaching for a water bottle he offered to her. If this wasn’t enough the predicament of unemployment and homelessness add fuel to the fire. Free counseling and services. Joblessness is a problem We come to you. confronted by many AmeriHoly Family Services, cans and is not limited to returning veterans from Iraq and Adoption & Foster Care Afghanistan. These young men and women who put their CALL 1-800-464-2367
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cover your time at Cal State L.A.? How many units do you have left to Graduate, vs. How many will Financial Aid pay for? Alejandro Gonzalez
Contributor “It's devastating,” said Ivette Banuelos, Biology major, after receiving the news she will no longer be getting financial aid to finish her education. With two more quarters to graduate, Banuelos faces the struggle many college seniors encounter just a few classes shy before their expected graduation. Students face this struggle after exceeding the permitted maximum units for a bachelor’s degree. In Balnuelos’s position, she will be required to obtain outside loans in order to finish school to graduate. Cal State LA requires from 180 to 204 units to graduate, depending on the major. This includes all the lower and upper General Education re-
Be aware of the string of robberies on campus. Contributor
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quired for the major, as well as the specific classes. Ricardo Morales, Engineering major, began his college career by taking remedial courses and was unaware of the financial aid policy. He was forced to take the remedial classes because of school policy. These courses were covered by financial aid, but he didn’t get units towards graduation. Morales stated, “I was already at a disadvantage, I was behind before I even got started.” This situation keeps repeating every year because students are misinformed; in some cases not informed at all that financial aid has a cap. Tierra Booker, Broadcasting senior says, “I didn’t know taking classes of our interest may get in the way of financial aid taking care of the mandatory major classes, somebody should let the students know earlier than graduation year.” This issue can become very serious if a student comes from a community college or decides to switch majors late in their college career. This means transfer students might
have to retake some courses, losing the opportunity to use financial aid for the courses that are required for their desired major. Julian Garcia, Television and Film major and Jaclyn Mac Donald, Communications major are both seniors. The two were unaware of the financial aid gap and Garcia stated, “This should have been the first thing they taught me in my introductory class, I could have gotten myself in trouble.” Mac Donald suggests that it gets put in writing on the application for school so students can be better informed. Students resort to the financial aid office when it’s already too late. Kenia Reyes, a recent community college transfer and Psychology major says, “You have to make a decision, you either get into heavy debt or leave school for good.” In an attempt to reach a comment from the financial aid, there was no advisor available.
Unexpected Robberies
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This is a warning to all Cal State Los Angeles students and faculty to become aware of recent theft. Even though the campus holds a solid reputation for public safety, there is never any absolute guarantee. You might be thinking, ‘Hey, what can they steal from me?’ The answer is simple. As you are reading this, think about all the content in you pockets and backpack. It is predictable that we all thought of our phones and laptops. In fact, this are the most common things to be taken based on campus crime Corrections on Issue 207.4
reports. Over the past few months, there have been a string of robberies occurring throughout the University Library and Student Housing. Theft is an opportunistic crime that cannot be adequately anticipated, unless the situation becomes ideal for an individual to perform his/her misconduct. No one is immune to be a victim because it could occur when we least expect it or when our attention is somewhere else. Take one incident that occurred in June 9th this year in the University Library. Some unfortunate student had his/ her Iphone, backpack, wallet, money, passport, and laptop stolen. All in one full swoop. What is even more discouraging was that it was near the librarian’s desk. This is when you must ask stop and yourself, ‘Did anyone see that?’ No one saw, including the staff and student present. The case
was dropped and never solved because of a lack of evidence. What you can take away from this student luckless experience is an important lesson—never leave your stuff unattended. It is common knowledge that people leave their stuff in the computer desks to go print some assignment out, but that is all it is; common knowledge. For students that dorm in campus quarters it is important to lock your door at all times. The front and room doors should stay close when no one is present in order to eliminate a thief’s opportunity. It is well intentioned to trust your roommate, but you cannot hold him/her with the responsibility of locking up your place. Take the necessary precautions by leaving expensive items outside the eye’s view and always locking up your room door yourself.
Page 15 in the article "Life After Dolcini's," a statement was made saying that "with the start of the new year, our ife without Dolcini's has resulted in a crowded cafeteria , and especially a more crowded Starbucks, especially as now they remain the only ones serving fresh brewed coffee on campus." However this , there are other locations on campus where fresh coffee can be bought.
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Come See Dance Wars Performers Bust A Move! This is a tale for all the students, trynna do what the dance wars tells us! Willie Svendblad Contributor
Ali Valdez, waited anxiously back stage to perform. Nervously he came out on stage, tripped and fell. Luckily, he’s a break-dancer and was able to break the fall with a windmill move. The jittery feeling faded away once the crowd cheered to his dance moves. Valdez is one of the many
performers excited to participate once again at Dance Wars on November 12th at the U-SU Theatre. This year he brings a new member to the crew, Elfren Castro. “Last year I couldn’t perform because I had work, so I feel we won second place because I wasn’t able to participate. I hope to win first place this year,” Castro said. Valdez has looked forward to Dance Wars since the spring quarter. “I am pumped to spread knowledge of breaking dancing, this is a great outlet to do that,” Valdez said.
Let The Music Play While Taylor Swift may not agree with us, here are easier, wiser (and cheaper) ways to access the music you like.
Crystal Zahler Contributor
For students, music is culture – it’s a way for the average student to distinguish themselves from others or quench the thirst of a certain mood. Angry? Stressed? Happy? Broken-hearted? Music can feed the needs that those emotions bring. But how to access the music we love anytime – that’s the question we all face every other day of our lives! Many students around campus look up music (and sometimes their accompanying videos) on YouTube or Vevo, but what about the times you are in a ‘No Wi-Fi’ zone or when the data-plan on your phone limits the urge to access internet? Accessing music electronically may come in handy under such circumstances. There are many providers such as Pandora, Rhapsody, iHeartRadio or Spotify. These services provide different ways for music lovers to listen to their favorite tunes or even discover new artists. Pandora is an increasingly popular free internet radio but with commercials. However, users can pay a monthly fee in order for the service to be commercial free. The same goes for Spotify, but they also offer a student discount to have a premium
account. With Spotify’s premium account, you can listen to music commercial free on your laptop but also have a selected song list offline on your phone as well!
Brandon Gonzales, Television Film major, tunes in to a different source to get his music fix. “At work I’m forced to listen to the music I can not choose, but when I’m in my car I listen to whatever music I want using 8tracks.” 8tracks is yet another interesting way to listen to music. Gonzales only uses 8 tracks because it’s unique. “I like 8tracks because it’s a playlist made by people rather than a computer and I’m the kind of person that doesn’t want to listen to a whole album. When I’m in the car, I don’t have to pick and choose songs, and not every song is the one I’m familiar with so I learn new music too.” The app creates a sort of community for music lovers. To top it off, 8tracks is a free service and does not have any audio ads, solely small bottom banner ads on screen. Some may add, why not just download music off the internet? With Spotify, Pandora or others like Rhapsody, the artists and everyone that worked hard on these songs get credit. So for a small amount of money per month, we can access unlimited amount of music in a legal and just way. Claudia Sifuentes, Civil Engineering major, is constantly resorting to music while being drowned in her schoolwork, and having subscribed to Spotify makes her life really easy. “It has a huge database, not only that but it’s interactive. You can
Last year there were five contestants; this year approximately nine will compete. Valdez says, “I am excited to give students at CSULA a great show. I want them to have a good time while we dance to 90’s hip hop and showcase our abilities as B-Boys.” Ana Lora created Dance Wars and says, “It makes me feel good. I’m really proud to see something that I came up with in my head and to now see it come to life.” Lora says, “I would like to see students come out happy and excited, ready to vote for the best dancers.” Winners will receive cash prices and admission is free.
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follow your friends or artists you like. It almost incorporates Pandora and iTunes together in one.” On Spotify you are also able to create an internet radio, based off of an artist or song and you can also listen to playlists created by artists or other users. Sifuentes also mentions the minor glitches, “Downfall is not having a Wi-Fi-connection, but I do take advantage of downloading my favorite songs onto my phone. The best part to me is discovering new artists I’ve never heard of and creating mix tapes for my friends.” Regardless of college students discounted monthly price being the same as Pandora’s monthly cost of $4.99, Spotify’s ability to single out any track amongst the millions of song selections is seen as superior to Pandora’s internet radio. Spotfiy seems to have one recent setback though. Taylor Swift, a major mainstream artist, chose to remove her music from their application. She stated in an interview with Yahoo! Music, "all I can say is that music is changing so quickly, and the landscape of the music industry itself is changing so quickly, that everything new, like Spotify, all feels to me a bit like a grand experiment." The music industry may be changing, but we sure can hope that it is just for better for all the music lovers out there. One last tip, whether you choose the internet radio or a countless database of hit songs, make sure to look for student discounts. May music save us all!
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY LOST AND FOUND SALE WHEN: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 TIME: 9:00am - 12:00pm WHERE: Front of PE Bldg.
All items will be SOLD AS IS/CASH ONLY For additional Information, call Lost & Found Office (323) 343-3700
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The Attack of “Yik Yak”
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So here is one more app! But is it the new Twitter or the nuisance-maker we were just doing fine without? Alexandra Del Salto
Contributor To Yik Yak, or to not Yik Yak? If you haven’t already heard of the infamous new social media app, Yik Yak is an app that spurred onto the social media scene last November, and spread like wildfire across the country. Although increasingly popular, Yik Yak has been under the microscope since it’s establishment. The app faces endless scrutiny and being deemed “dangerous” by representatives of almost every school administration. So, how dangerous can an app be? Simply put, those nasty words written anonymously on a bathroom stall wall has now evolved into this social
media app called Yik Yak. The app is aimed to act like a “virtual bulletin board” in your local area that connects people through anonymous, location-based posts. You might have noticed that the keyword is anonymous. It’s essentially a chat room with a Twitter type of feed, minus the username, profile, or anything to tie an actual identity. Even a password or username isn’t required to login. Yik Yak allows users to vote on or reply to any ‘Yak’ posted anonymously using 200-character messages.
While founders Tyler Droll and Brooks Buffington claim that their sole intention for inventing the app was to connect college students through anonymous local posts where you can "gripe about things, people, places, classes, and/ or anything else gripe-worthy." Yik Yak has been in the hot seat with college campuses, high schools and middle schools believe it challenges the anti-bullying rules. The controversy surrounding Yik Yak’s emphasis on anonymity and its use in cyber bullying incidents has made headlines
across national media outlets, from Fox New York to USA Today. The point of Yik Yak is to be extremely location based; people only within a 1.5-mile proximity of a message can read it. Hence, why their target demographic is college campuses. Despite the fact the app’s terms of use prohibit harassing, vulgar or objectionable material of any kind or nature, it has turned into is a massive gossip hub for people to bully without being traced. However, the identities of authors can be revealed if a post is criminally offensive, which not surprisingly, has already happened. A 17-year-old high school student in Reedley, CA, was charged with three felony counts of making a terrorist threat in April, after he allegedly posted on Yik Yak that a shooting would occur at two local high schools. The student thought the threat would be “funny” and untraceable, according to a news release from the Reedley Police Department. In another incident, a public high school in Massachusetts was evacuated twice in a week in May after anonymous threats were made via Yik Yak. It’s interesting that in contrast with such events coming out of schools, the founders have claimed that they never intended their app to be popular with younger teenagers, saying, "We’re proactively trying to keep high school students off the app. We think psychologically, they aren’t ready to use the app." Users under 17 are now no longer permitted to download the app. Posts are deleted when two or more users mark the content as inappropriate, or if someone screenshots offensive content and emails it to Yik Yak.
Since no one’s identity is being monitored, it gives users the freedom to post freely. Buffington said he expects the app to eventually rival social media powerhouses, stating that "the trend we saw in all other forms of social media was, you have a profile, something that weighs you down. You’re expected to act a certain way." While some blogs may support his arguments, one can't ignore the fact that the effects from posted harsh words can easily damage self-esteem and reputations. Those using the app can silently spill secrets about others, spread rumors and urge dozens of people to simply stop speaking to someone without the individual even knowing why they’ve been targeted. Aside from the cyber bullying problem that has slowly tainted Yik Yak’s reputation, some believe the app is the next news hub. The founder Buffington shares a story of the app being used by students at Vanderbilt University to raise money for a fellow classmate diagnosed with cancer. Although Twitter is still the go-to app for breaking news, it lacks the feature of filtering tweets by location, which is the foundation that Yik Yak was built on. The app could potentially spread breaking news in real time, and gives the advantage of showing what people in certain cities or areas are saying. While popular opinion about the app is still mixed, Yik Yak is staying strong and traveling to campuses across the nation to spread their word. It hit California quickly, touring an array of campuses including Cal State LA last Wednesday. We’ll have to wait and see whether it will do wonders or boil down to some disturbing news flashes.
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Women’s Soccer Team Breaking Records! But who are they? Getting to know some of your favorite players up close and personal! Marilu Bustamante Contributor The Cal State Los Angeles women’s soccer team is breaking school records—even if no one really knows who they are. People should start noticing because these women took 2nd place in the Western Region, 1st place in their CCAA conference, and 5th place in the entire nation. This weekend they are off to the CCAA conference championship and then nationals. Although the team is making big moves together, Captain Heather Williams, Senior, shows plenty of individual success off the field as well. Born into a soccer family, Williams, Business Administration major, has been playing soccer since she was four years old. She played in high school with both of her sisters on one team. William’s younger sister was a defender, her older sister was a forward, and she was a midfielder. Williams said, “It was really cool to score goals starting with my little sister in the back, then to me, and then I would assist my older sister’s goals.” Williams continued her love of soccer by joining in the college league. She stressed how it is important that she is a, “student-athlete and student being first for a reason.” In her list of accomplishments, she was honored to the 2014 Capital One Academic All-District 8 Women’s Soccer Team. Williams was voted by the College Sports Information Directors of America. This academic team recognizes the nation’s top student athletes with their combined performances, athletically and academically. In addition, Williams was also the female recipient of the Billie Jean King scholarship in 2014. As she plays her final games with Cal State L.A.,
Williams is excited and melancholic her senior year is nearing an end. After graduating, she hopes to continue playing soccer out of the country. Amalia Arvidsson, Senior, Business Administration major, is no stranger to traveling abroad. In her four years in the United States, Arvidsson has been able to visit her family in Alingsas, Sweden countless of times. At CSULA, Arvidsson is fulfilling her dreams of being a student and playing soccer simultaneously. Arvidsson said, “In Sweden you can’t combine soccer with school. So that’s why I wanted to leave. Here in the United states it’s a big package, soccer, school, and travels.” After high school she applied to agencies that helped her put her dream in motion. Now Arvidsson is currently the lead scorer for the women’s team at this campus. She mentioned, “I’ve had a good experience here, I wish there was more school spirit and people to come to our games, but this weekend is going to be huge and I know we’re going to do well.” Senior, Norie Pablo, Public Health major, knows plenty about school spirit. Along with being one of the captains of the soccer team, she is also the President of the S.A.A.C. (Student Athletic Advisory Committee). She works in tandem with Associated Students Inc. (ASI) to help organize Midnight Madness. Pablo is also one of the college presidents of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Through that group she does volunteer work, visits hospitals, and organizes canned food drives. She is very involved in the community and Pablo says, “It’s like our way of giving back.” The women’s soccer team is giving back by winning and representing Cal State L.A. As a final note Williams said, “All of the hard work we have put in is finally paying off, and it’s rewarding. The twelve seniors that we currently have all contributed in their own special way to get us where we are right now.”
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…Was the ending note on Saturday as CCAA tournaments brings different results for Golden Eagle Men and Women Soccer Teams Guillermo Cabrera
Contributor As the California Collegiate Athletic Association tournament unfolds, the Women’s Golden Eagle soccer team kept on their trail of triumph while men concluded on a bitter note after a praiseworthy fight. On Saturday November 7, the women’s soccer team defeated the 4th seed Sonoma State soccer team, three goals to zero, at CCAA tournament. This sends the first seed Lady Golden Eagles to the championship game against Chico State. The game took place at CSU Stanislaus, and continued adding to the splendid winning streak of Golden Eagles. The win puts them at formidable
thirteen straight victories. This also bagged two more records for the team. Goalkeeper Yi Du added three saves to her season tally while recording a thirteenth straight shut out, a new program record. While another notable moment of the game was forward Amalia Arvidsson’s hat trick, which added three goals to her season total bringing her to an amazing fourteen-goal season, tying the program record. This success comes after the Golden Eagles women’s soccer won the 2014 CCAA regular season title and eight players taking home all-conference honors. If the Golden Eagles win on Sunday against Chico State, they’ll be adding a second CCAA Tournament title to their trophy cabinet. For men’s soccer, which is the 2013 CCAA tournament championship, the night ended on a different note as the team ended with a heartbreaking loss in the 2014 tournament at CSU Stanislaus. After having an amazing season, where they fell short in a hard fought 2-1 loss in
regular season play against Cal Poly Pomona, the Golden Eagles were hoping to turn the leaf with the CCAA tournament. But a small misfortune in shootouts ended their run for the tournament title. Though the Golden Eagles showdown against CSU Stanislaus, the eventual finalist, was indeed hard fought. Having gone full 90 minutes without either team finding the back of the net, the match went on to overtime with no result. This led to the eventual shoot out period where the Golden Eagles did not catch their break. And the ending note wasn’t a complete spoil for the fan of the team. After having an amazing season where they placed 2nd in season action, nine players from our team were selected for All-Conference honors, which is the biggest number since 1992. For now, our eyes are on the next move of Golden Eagle Women’s soccer. The fans are keeping their fingers crossed while hoping for all things positive.
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Work It Out, Folks! Using the school gym may come handy when you are avoiding exercising due to time crunch. Tony Romo
Contributor Finals week has started approaching and with that, one thing we all are running out of is ‘time’. As we reorganize our schedules and prioritizing our time, what suffers the most is the workout time. What we ignore is not only we are compromising on fitness by abandoning exercising, but we are also missing on what could otherwise serve as a stress buster. That is why you should cul-
tivate a habit of using the gym at the school. First of all, it is easier and you can squeeze in your workout time between breaks and before heading home after school (also a good way to avoid those crazy traffic hours). Second, why not use the resource when you are paying for it anyway? The X-treme Fitness Center, located at the University-Student Union building, can easily be your solution to avoid the gaps in your workout times. Not only it offers all the machine you need for your basic fitness, you have guidance and even special classes. UT reached out to the X-treme Fitness instructors, Chad Gammon and Jonathan Thrasher, to share a few tips on how to get a quick but inclusive workout when one is running short on time. The instructors shared what can be described as an easy three-
word solution – Stretch-Cardio-Machine. Stretching is the first thing you do before you start with gym equipment. It is a key to loosen up the muscles in order to properly execute the movements when you start with machines. There are a variety of stretches depending on the different muscles that you want to focus. One of the basic stretches is the toe touch; it is simple and helps with the loosening of the leg muscles. Swinging the arms in a controlled motion is another stretch to loosen up the upper body and get the entire body warmed up for the next exercise. Once the stretch process is completed, it is recommended to do cardio for 15-30 minutes to get the heart pumping. Any type of cardio is good. Many prefer the treadmill, but the elliptical can be easier on the knees and feet. Although 1530 minutes is recommended,
Gammon suggests that, “It also has to do with your individual comfort levels.” Women and men are different when it comes to gyms because most men tend to focus more on upper body, as to where women focus more on the waist down. Regardless of gender there are controlled movement machines, which can be recommended for any individual. Controlled movement only means that you do not have to worry about the execution of the movement, which also helps the person maintain proper form. These machines are recommended for beginners because it reduces the chances of injury and executes the muscle properly. Since men like to bulk up, Gammon recommends, “To gain weight it is lower repetitions and more weight, and to lose weight, it is more repetitions and less weight,” adding, “I advise women to do high-
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er repetitions to get a better workout.” The X-treme Fitness Center also offers variety of courses that can help you develop a routine and the best part is, it’s free. Thrasher informs, “We have started a wide variety of courses,” which seem to getting quite an attention from students. Gammon added, “I would recommend Jujitsu class for both men and women. It’s a great work out and it does cardio as well. It strengthens you up and is motivating.” We all need to remember that time cannot be the reason to ignore an essential physical activity such as workout. Not working out because of unfamiliarity with the gym can also be changed just by stepping in the gym. It boosts confidence, you look good and you sure feel good.
CSULA vs. USC CSULA Men's Basketball faced off against USC in an amazing exhibition match. Even though the Golden Eagles lost 87-68, the game was defintely the one to watch.
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¡Rasuremos al cáncer! Por Sergio Soto
El valor del arte urbano
Crédito: no-shave.org
Por Meliza Guzman Vandalismo es un término que muy a menudo se le da al grafiti o pinturas hechas en la calle. Pero, ¿Qué son en realidad estas creaciones, Crédito: www.folkestoneherald. arte o vandalismo? La co.uk/Banksy-artwork mayoría de sus creadores lo consideran arte, ya que A pesar de que su arte intentan expresarse en la lo practica de manera sociedad. ilegal, éste artista está revolucionando el arte de Las personas no la calle y la forma en que pensarían en el valor se aprecia. que pudieran tener tales murales, sobre Uno de sus murales será todo las víctimas de subastado en diciembre este “vandalismo”, pero en la feria Context Art cuál grande no fuera su de Miami por un valor sorpresa si se enteraran que sobre pasa los que puede valer alrededor cuatrocientos mil dólares. de medio millón de No es la primera vez que dólares. un mural de este artista se subasta por ésta cantidad. Bansky es un Durante el mes de febrero artista urbano inglés en Inglaterra también quien se ha convertido se intentó vender una en una sensación, ya que de sus creaciones por sus murales aparecen más de ochocientos mil de la noche a la mañana dólares. Indudablemente en cualquier parte del los artistas que trabajan mundo. A través de temas en la calle tratan de controversiales, este comunicarse con el artista se ha dedicado a mundo mediante sus pintar murales en distintas obras, pero Bansky en ciudades importantes su anonimato ha logrado del mundo. En sus lo que muchos no han obras crítica el abuso podido conseguir, fama y de autoridad, el sistema expresar su espirito libre. social y el capitalismo. Contáctanos en: CSULA La Onda
Dentro de las organizaciones que buscan recaudar fondos para la cura del cáncer, sobresale la organización N O - S H AV E . O R G . Esta organización se ha vuelto popular en los últimos años dedibo
a su campaña titulada “No Shave November”, lo cual significa, no rasurarse en noviembre. Esta campaña hace una invitación a participar en la promoción y recaudación de fondos para la cura contra el cáncer. La medida para recaudar los fondos consiste en dejarse crecer el vello facial o de alguna otra parte del cuerpo durante el mes de noviembre. El propósito es donar a esta organización el dinero que usualmente gastamos en peluquerías
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o centros de depilación durante este mes. ¡Deja crecer tu barba, dona y apoya a la recaudación de fondos para combatir esta terrible enfermedad! Para más información sobre el cáncer y cómo involucrase con esta campaña, visita las páginas de internet: no-shave.org y cancer. org/donate… juntos podemos “rasurar” permanente el cáncer.
Vigilia a favor de los inmigrantes Por Zamaria Gómez
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En la frontera que separa a México y a los Estados Unidos existe la posibilidad de perder la vida. Cientos de inmigrantes mueren cada año intentando cruzar esta línea divisoria, de acuerdo a la organización Fronteras Compasivas, desde 1999 hasta el 2012 próximamente 2,269 han muerto. En busca de un futuro mejor, inmigrantes huyen de sus países debido a la situación de pobreza y violencia causada por el imperialismo norteamericano. El grupo universitario Students4Socialism los invita a participar en una vigilia para concientizar a los estudiantes sobre los problemas de inmigración causados por el exceso de violencia en la frontera. Además, es esencial recordar a aquellos que han sido víctimas de represión y brutalidad por parte del gobierno. Se sugiere participar trayendo flores, fotos de las victimas y objetos conmemorativos. Lugar: Frente a la librería de CSULA Fecha: jueves 13 de noviembre Hora: 9am-4pm
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¿Sabias qué? El cáncer es la segunda causa de muerte en los EEUU según cancer.org. The American Cancer Society, la sociedad de cáncer en EEUU, menciona que para este año cerca de 585,720 personas morirán a causa de esta enfermedad.
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Producing Protein Sustainably for a Growing Population Alternative solutions for mass-produced meat is on its way. Noelle Halter Contributor
In the United States, there is an abundance of protein in an average diet. Americans actually eat more protein than necessary, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The most obvious source of protein in the diet is meat. Besides providing protein, meat also contains many other nutrients like iron, folic acid, selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamins A. However, as our global population continues to grow, the sustainability of meat production and the ability of producers to keep up
with demand are issues that must be faced in the coming decades. Raising livestock for food requires the use of limited resources such as fresh water, arable land for growing animal feed and fossil fuels used to produce and transport meat products. The rate at which these resources are being used cannot be sustained as consumer demand for meat increases over time. In response to this demand, food scientists are exploring ways of making protein production more sustainable by making it more efficient through waste reduction and re-purposing. This efficiency makes it possible to produce more dietary protein while conserving resources. By preserving resources for future generations, meat production could be sustained instead of collapsing as sources of arable land, water, and oil are exhausted. One way of increasing sus-
tainability is to reduce the waste of protein that could otherwise be incorporated into food products. In 2013, Caroline Scott-Thomas’s article on FoodNavigator.com says blood from livestock slaughter is a by-product that is currently underutilized with ‘only 2530%’ being used as a source of protein for food products. Although some food preparations of blood exist, certain sensory characteristics limit blood’s versatility, explains Nicholas Robinson, writing for GlobalMeatNews.com in 2013. Recently, however, a protease enzyme was discovered that separates the neutral tasting protein from the other components of blood that cannot be used in processed meat products. An enzyme is a biological catalyst that facilitates chemical reactions. In this instance, the enzyme is a protease, which means that it acts on proteins. It breaks the chemical bonds that hold the
protein to the iron and other blood constituents. Robinson’s article mentions by extracting protein that normally would go to waste, blood becomes a more viable source of sustainable protein is.
Another innovative approach to sustainable protein production, which is being currently developed in South Africa, is the use of fly maggots as a feeding ingredient for livestock, such as pigs, chickens, and fish, as stated by Rebecca L. Weber, writing for FutureFood2050.com (2014). Since the maggots are raised on a diet of biodegradable waste, such as waste from food production, the use of animal feed made from them would improve the sustainability of producing meat by reducing the reliance on more scarce resources to feed livestock. The land that would have been used to raise soy or other crops for the livestock could be preserved for future generations, thus enhancing sustainable
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food production. The energy, resources, time, and money that go into producing meat for human consumption and the nutritional value of protein from animal sources are compelling reasons for continued research into innovations such as the use of by-products to reduce waste and the development of sustainable feed for livestock. To learn more about food science, visit: http://fstcsula. com/, www.ift.org, www.futurefood2050.com, www.cdc. gov
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Fishing for Love How millennials are changing The Dating Game Alexandra Del Salto
Contributor Is chivalry truly dead? Is traditional romantic dating a thing of the past? We’d rather text than talk. We’d rather use apps to fish out local singles on the prowl than meet someone face to face and get to know them thoroughly. Whatever happened to a classic dinner and a movie? An actual phone call? A one-on-one date? Many moons ago, dating was actually considered intimate and fruitful with effort. Millennials, however, have completely changed the dating game and brought a whole new casual approach to it. Dating now consists of group hangouts/dates, dating apps, texts, casual drinks, Facebook posts and messages, and just ‘hanging out.’ Judgment of one’s
character or potential is literally at the right swipe of your finger on your smart phone (Yes, I’m talking about you, Tinder users). Let’s be honest, men put more effort into Call of Duty and women put more effort into choosing a filter for their Instagram selfie more than composing a coherent message to formally ask someone out. The tagline of our generation’s moniker may as well be “Honey, I shrunk the kids!” Isn’t it? Our communication with one another has shrunk to 140 character long tweets, our days have shrunk to limited time schedules, average durations of our ‘committed’ relations have shrunk, size of clothes, number of real friends, our ‘LOLs’ and ‘TTYLs’—everything is shrinking. Millennials were brought up on the forefront of the revolutionary technology age and in an ever-changing landscape of communication, which has led us to lose our ability to communicate with each other altogether. However, Millennials
Nov. 10, 2014 were also the first generation to witness mass divorces, which subconsciously made us worry about relationships being so risky that it induced us to constantly hedge our bets and keep our options open. Hence, the birth of what is known as the ‘hook up’ culture; a culture inspired by and nurtured by spontaneous, ‘no strings attached,’ care and commitment free youngsters who render casual (and usually alcohol-fueled) flings like it’s nothing. So, what is it about us? Who or what is to blame for our sudden new approach to dating? Are our mommy and daddy divorce issues to blame, or is it technology? Some say Millennials and technology mixed together has led to the complete downfall of dating altogether. Others say technology has rather segmented it. Dismal economic prospects facing Millennials are also blamed. Since we’re faced with a lingering recession, a stagnant job market, and mountains of student debt, it may inadvertently prevent us from being able to afford fancy dinners or movies or flowers. What about the guiltiest culprit of them all? Lack of communication! These days, it’s totally ac-
ceptable for a guy or girl to look at your picture on Facebook, check your profile and then send you a message suggesting you go out, even though you don’t know them. Instead of dinner and a movie, which now seems borderline obsolete, we rendezvous over texts, Facebook posts, instant messages and other “non-dates” that’s leaving our generation confused about how to land a boyfriend or girlfriend. We live in a dating world where we consider flirtatious exchange of tweets or a lingering glance at a party or football game as legitimate opportunities for romance! Traditional dating entailed actually picking up your phone and asking someone on a date. This required courage, strategic planning and a considerable investment of ego (rejection via phone call? OUCH). However, that bullet is now easily dodged with texting, e-mail, or Twitter. Dating doesn’t require charm anymore; it’s more like dropping a line at the water surface, and seeing what may or may not happen next. By any measure, a Millennial’s take on dating is a tremendous change, but there may be a silver lining to it. Sure, dating apps have skewed our
face-to-face interactions with other people; but it’s also given everyone the ability to collapse space and time in ways you couldn’t in the past (same concept as choosing to go see a movie in a theatre, or choosing to just stream it at home). Sure, Millennials are known for putting off life milestones like settling down and having children till much later in life; but it also shows we’re immensely career driven above anything else. We also mustn’t forget that Millennials were at the center of burdening losses and economic hardships like 9/11, the global recession, and global warming, which inadvertently attracted us more to technology and appealing lighthearted game-like apps to make up for or alleviate the losses going on in our lives. Dear Millennials, do not let these reason consume the best of us! Much (or not) thanks to us, dating and romance have now become ambiguous; and although it entails a fresh new mind-set, it can still use some fixing. Also never forget the undying fundamentals boys: Always open the doors for ladies and walk on the outside of the sidewalk…you know what we mean!
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Fashion Sins Don't be caught committing these deadly fashion sins Roxana Hernandez
Columnist Looking around campus, people can see a considerable amount of effort in style this fall. Finally! Students have evolved past the skinny jeans and t-shirt inclination. Howver, there are some major fashion crimes happening around campus. If you commit the crime, you better pay the time, and I’m calling you out on it! Ill-Fitted Clothes Being the number one fashion cardinal sin, this really is quite significant. When your clothes do not fit properly, what does that say about you? Not enough time taken to make a decision? Not enough good judgment on your
behalf? What is it? Truth of the matter is, everyone wants to look good, and the best way to do it is to find clothing that flatters your body—not too tight, and not too loose. Best advice ever—wear properly fitted clothing. Socks and Sandals This is, unfortunately, a common sin among CSULA students. Truly, it is understandable that you’ve had a rough night, with an even rougher morning, but sandals with socks? There is a reason why the sandals were made, and it was never to keep feet warm. When functionality and beauty combine, the perfect item is created. In this case, the function of sandals is to keep feet fresh, not warm. if, however, you want to make a fashion statement, I suggest a fashion-forward look and use lots of color.
wear tennis shoe, then sport socks go with tennis shoes—not work socks. Combinations have to be consistent to the activities you uphold. I’m not going to wear a ski jacket with some trousers to the office; rather a blazer and trousers seem like a viable choice. It’s common sense.
Mixing and Matching Socks and Shoes Since we are under the topic of socks and feet, let us not forget that if you are going to wear black shoes, you should wear dark socks. If you are going to
White Clothes Mishaps If you are going to wear white clothes, make sure that you are wearing the right undergarments as well. When wearing white pants or a white t-shirt, the transparency level can be more clear,
LATEST DROPS Boys, boys, boys. You cannot miss these latest drops. Girls, I encourage you to invest in these silhouettes, because whatever boys can rock, girls can rock better.
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Reporter There have been a wide range of products that have been dropping like crazy, probably because the new season is around the corner. We’re here to give you the latest
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and the hottest pieces that you need to rock for the upcoming fall and spring weather. 1. ELEVENPARIS x SIMPSONS just dropped a BART SIMPSONS t-shirt with solid black lettering on the back and an all over print of Bart’s face (OF COURSE). You can find it at URBANOUTFITTERS for about $60. More of their collection can be found at Collete. 2. ADIDAS ORIGINALS has collaborated with NIGO to present the Adidas Originals x NIGO 25 Crew Sweatshirt. It’s a beautifully
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so be careful. Black clothing hide lines and color and white clothing do just the opposite. Instead of wearing black underwear with your crisp white shorts, please consider skin tone undergarments, so an even tone creates a perfect balance.
outfit sounds ridiculous doesn’t it? Would you wear a North Face Jacket with your bikini? No! So why are girls wearing their Ugg boots with their shorts? The fact that it trends, does not mean that it is not a fashion sin. Remember, common sense goes a long way.
Uggs and Shorts This is another mismatch mishap that deserves a slot of its own. Crime committed by many California girls around the state, it’s time to put this behind bars. Mixing apparel for hot weather and apparel for cold weather in one
Sometimes, breaking the rules can make for an impressive fashion statement, but if you want to play it safe, just follow the basic rules of fashion.
a peek inside their shop! Maybe they have them in store. They run for $98.
has beautiful embroidery on the front with the “Supreme” logo to give it a crisp finish. Find it at supreme for $93. Personally, I love Supreme when it comes to hats. The quality and detail definitely make up for the price.
comfortable cotton fleece sweater with black, white, and red panels and a perfectly hemmed finish. Find this sick look along with other items from this collection at Adidas UK for $90. 3. VARSITY JACKET season is almost here and NIKE, SUPREME, and ADIDAS are blowing us away with their recent drops. Let’s talk about my favorite one. NIKE’s tech varsity jacket 2MM is to die for. It’s grey fleece with buttons visible at the top and bottom. There are different shades of grey on the jacket, complementing it well. Dark grey covers the collar, sleeves and pockets, while a light grey takes over the chest. You can buy it at endclothing. co.uk for $174. 4. NIKE has dropped a sweater that I would pay big bucks for. It’s simple with a little edge. It’s called the hybrid sweatshirt; a beautiful black sweatshirt with the Nike logo in a big and bold white print on the front and a zipped pocket on the sleeve. I would wear it all day and night. Girls, take advantage of this sweater. You can wear it with leggings, shorts, with some Uggs and look chic, yet comfy. You can find it online at size.co.uk for about $72. 5 & 6. SUPREME X VANS shoes just dropped on the supreme website, called the F***Em Sk8-Hi. They come in black/white and red/ black. They are high top shoes with printed “f***em!” pattern all over the shoes and the heel has a “Supreme” label. These sound sick and they look it too. Get them on the Supreme website, or take
7. VANS just keeps dropping the nicest shoes, and they just dropped yet another fine piece called the Sk8 Hi Zip CA. A mid-top sneaker with all over leather in navy. The zip at the heel gives it a sleek finish. Only for $110. This is a MUST GET. 8. ASOS is the place to get sweaters, guys. Long sweaters are in this fall and they’ve got the most elegant looking ones. Solid, long sleeved sweaters that go from $30$50. Their solid, black sweater is going for $53 right now. It’s a bit up there, but the fabric feels amazing, so it’s worth it. 9. HATS have recently been dropping like crazy, but the most recent ones have definitely caught my eye. Let’s take Supreme’s 6 panel leather script cap in navy. It
Cal State L.A. students had something to say about these drops. Steven Agutos, Art major, said, “I always get my sweaters and t-shirts from companies like Asos and Supreme because the quality is great. I really like the long, solid sweaters that have dropped recently.” Mikayla Jade, Art major, said, “I love wearing my Vans and I am definitely trying to get those navy leather ones because they look so sleek, elegant and chic.” There you have it! Drop everything and go buy the latest products that’ll make their heads turn. Remember to always stay chic!
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Big Hero, Big Heart Guarentees to Draw Big Crowd Attention all cartoon lovers, superhero fans, action junkies! Prepare yourself for a different kind of an adventure starting November 7th. Carol Venegas Copy Editor
Big Hero 6 isn’t like your usual superhero movie exclusively for small children. This film is for all ages and because of its storyline, almost everyone can connect to Hiro and his pals. The setting takes place in San Franokyo, a fusion of japanese and San Francisco influence that make the vibrant city have a feel like Sunday morning action hero cartoons. Big Hero 6 holds true to the mold of the protagonist be-
coming the hero, fighting the villain, and saving the day. Though the mold is there, this movie contains a lot more than just crime fighting. The story presents Hiro, a promising young genius who works on robots for fun that there is more to technology than meets the eye. Through learning more about science and technology from his older brother Tadashi, Hiro starts to make a path for his future. This is a definitely must see for brothers, or siblings in general. Not not mention friendship was the main staple for the movie, Hiro and Baymax’s friendship was one of a kind on the big screen. Baymax, the loveable healthcare companion steals the show with his innocent mindset and heartwarming attachment with Hiro. With that being said, I was satisfied with my care with the help of Baymax and Big Hero 6.
FUN FACTS CHARACTERS SLAM DUNK Baymax is 6 feet tall and 75 pounds until Hiro mechs him out. Baymax, in his super suit, is more than 7 feet tall and can lift 1000 pounds. “He’s all air,” says head of animation Zach Parrish. GO AHEAD Artists looked at actors like John Wayne, Clint Eastwood, Gary Cooperand other cowboys to study cool, emotionally reserved traits while developing GoGo Tomago’s look and personality. IT’S ALL ABOUT THE BLINK Baymax sports a standard nine-frame-blink, says head of animation Zach Parrish. “We play with the speed of his blink throughout the film, but for the most part, it’s a standard blink. It’s the amount of time we give the audience tothink before he blinks that says a lot—the longer it is, the moretime he’s processing. A double blink shows confusion. We used that a few times in the film. That could be an acting choice for a human character, too.”