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The university upholds white supremacy so much that they are willing to put the lives of students challenging it in danger. #WeAreCSULB Statement
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A coalition of student groups, published a statement Oct. 25 claiming that Long Beach State provides no protection or support for marginalized groups on campus. The statement from #WeAreCSULB was posted to the La Raza Student Association Instagram, following Turning Point USA’s event, Campus Clash Oct. 23. #WeAreCSULB is comprised of Anakbayan Long Beach, Black Student Union, California Autonomous Student Movement, La Raza Student Association, Queers and Allies, Students for Quality Education and the Young Democratic Socialists of America. Turning Point USA is an organization whose mission is “to identify, educate, train and organize students to promote the principles of freedom, free markets and limited government,” according to their website. “The institution has proven its negligence and violence once more to our community by allowing Turning Point USA’s event to take place on campus on October 23rd,” the statement reads. The student coalition said that the name Campus Clash implies violence and despite this, as well as the presence of police in riot gear and other security measures, President Jane Close Conoley still allowed this event to occur. “This was especially made clear by President Conoley’s letter where she falsely protected Hate Speech under the guise of freedom of speech,” the statement reads. “She also put student protestors in danger (especially queer, trans, Black and other students of color) by encouraging others to call the cops on them.” President Conoley said that #WeAreCSULB’s statement is an example of the type of free speech LBSU encourages, although she disagrees with its message. “It is speech that I find to not match the values I espoused in preparing for and implementing the campus’ response to the Turning Point event, but our students are allowed to express their opinions,” Conoley said. “ They have this right even when I think they are mistaken and they cast some doubt on my (and by extension other university leadership’s) values, intents and beliefs.” Conoley went on to say that she regrets that she has been misunderstood and portrayed by the letter but she appreciates that
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Students and others protest Turning point USA’s Campus Clash event outside of the University Student Union. No protesters entered the event (10/23).
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#WeAreCSULB bashes Campus Clash Student coalition writes letter claiming event incited violence and hate speech, President Close Conoley disagrees. our campus is able to have tolerant and open dialogue. “I think it would be a service to the campus for members of La Raza or any group that has a different world view from Turning Point USA to list their arguments and provide compelling counter evidence,” Conoley said. “The intellectually hard thing to do is to dismantle another viewpoint with real facts, the real story behind small government or socialism, sexual harassment or unregulated capitalism. I look forward to that essay.”
The student coalitions’ statement said that two “hecklers” harassed students and security took no measures to protect the protestors from them. University Police Department Lt .Richard Goodwin said they were there to protect the first amendment and anyone who was hurt could file a report with UPD. He also said UPD was taking photos of the event itself and not targeting specific people the photos were taken of.
The claim is followed by a list of instances in which the university allegedly allowed the promotion of bigoted ideals and racially driven harassment on campus. These instances include when a student held a knife to a black female student in a sociology class in 2016, as well as President Conoley’s decision not to honor the university’s resolution to divest from companies who support the oppression of Palestinians. “The university upholds white supremacy so much that they are willing to put the lives of students challenging it in danger,” the statement reads. The Coming Out Monologues, an event hosted by student club Queers and Allies, was originally set to take place in the University Student Union on the same night as Campus Clash, but was moved to the Karl Anatol Center. “The event was moved out of the safety of both parties involved,” Queers and Allies President and third year liberal studies major, Lili Gallegos said. “We learned about the event one week prior and made the decision to move because we learned there was going to be uniformed cops and people with ideals that clashed with ours.” Although no arrests were made during the protest, supporters and protesters of TPUSA engaged in shoving matches outside the USU. Gallegos said that although the Coming Out Monologues was successful, the university should have addressed possible safety issues ahead of time. “We wish that the university had looked at who else was having an event that evening in the USU and reached out to us about what could’ve been done in terms of safety,” Gallegos said. “We are glad that no one was seriously injured, but definitely wish our comfort and safety had also been thought of.” The entire first floor of the USU was reserved for the Campus Clash event for logistical and safety reasons, according to ASI senior communications manager James Ahumada. “Notice was distributed via physical signage on the first floor of the USU the morning of the event, in line with public notice of closures in the facility for other private events,” Ahumada said. “The second and third floor remained open for students to lounge and study throughout the closure.” Concluding the statement, the group claimed that the school does not care about marginalized students despite its efforts “to sell itself as a progressive and diverse campus.”
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Vivian Napoles, Associated Students Inc. commissioner of LGBTIQ+ Affairs, reported to the ASI Senate Wednesday about accommodating more transgender students on campus. According to Napoles, the LGBTQ section of the Campus Climate Committee has been working with Mark Zakhour, the director of Design and Construction Services, in creating more single-use restrooms over the next six to eight months. “We’ve been working on identifying a
newly designated gender neutral restroom map since it’s very outdated,” she said. Napoles voiced concerns about the lack of upkeep in gender-neutral single-use restrooms. The commissioner said that many transgender students on campus are pushing for restrooms containing more stalls. She noted that Student Health Services will be providing more hormone therapy during the spring semester. Napoles hopes to keep LGBTIQ+ issues like these in the forefront, and she is also planning a resolution within the next two weeks to address their needs. “First and foremost, [my goal is] to establish a resolution and a consistent support group for our trans students here on campus
especially following the recent news of the Trump administration’s attempt to define transgender out of existence,” she said. ASI President Genesis Jara updated the Senate on the developments with the new Alumni Center. Jara reported that at the Alumni Association dinner on Oct. 30, the group revealed that the Anna W. Ngai Alumni and Visitor Center will start its construction process in September 2019. According to the Los Altos Center Adjacent Neighborhoods, the center is planned to be built on the corner of Atherton and Fanwood streets. The proposed site is Lot 14 near the Millie Gant School and Los Altos Village residential single family homes. ILLUSTRATION BY EMMA DIMAGGIO
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A convention ‘for the culture’ ComplexCon is home to fashion enthusiasts and music fanatics. JORGE VILLA | Daily 49er
The third annual ComplexCon is a two-day event from Saturday to Sunday showcasing speaking engagements, vending popular brands and musical performances tailored for eager attendees of the fashion and hip-hop community.
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he essence of marijuana hanging in the air and the eager faces of shoppers and hip-hop heads were sure markers of this year’s ComplexCon Saturday. The two-day fashion event and music festival drew thousands of style enthusiasts to its third annual convention who wore the latest trends ranging from yellow highlight statement pieces to clothing brand Fuck the Population’s $1,200 bulletproof vest. It was hard to navigate the large space of the convention hall without realizing how under, or over, dressed you were. While the fashions deviated far from one another, one singular thread connected everyone in the space: a commitment to fashion. Sixteen-year-old Givanni Bushe stood near the entrance beside a ginormous blow up of an animated flower with a yellow grin on it’s face, one of many art pieces littered throughout the convention, reselling his latest finds of Jordan shoes and a distinct Supreme Bible stash box. Reselling in the world of exclusive fashion is usually defined as selling some kind of limitedly sold item at a slightly inflated price to make a profit. “[Reselling] is just something I do for money,” Bushe said. “[I resell] for the culture, I mean it’s fun.” “The culture” was a common buzzword Saturday during ComplexCon that during his panel, Hilfiger & Hip-Hop, fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger noted how he was excited for his pieces and brand to be “a part of the culture.” That culture could be seen as everything ComplexCon represents which is music, fashion and art.
For those who were more interested in the music aspect of the convention, the Pigeons and Planes Arena was the place to be. On Saturday, the stage was occupied by Long Beach native Vince Staples who performed an array of his songs illuminated by gigantic security camera screens exposing the audiences every move. Hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd mainted high-energy throughout their hour-long performance welcoming fans to throw their phones into their waiting hands to snap a quick video or photo. The day was filled with various conversations discussing topics ranging from sneaker talk to the correlation between memes and business and hundreds of booths selling clothing, shoes and accessories. The convention drew people from all over including VancouJORGE VILLA | Daily 49er ver-resident Alexis Llewellyn. Phree, 27, showcases a custom made jacket resembling the titular character, Her orange jumper ensemble was Black Panther outside of ComplexCon Saturday. eye-catching and she noted that it took her awhile to come up with the idea to wear the eccentric outfit. To Llewellyn, ComplexCon was something that “stood out” a cohesive and inclusive event are there and will hopefully and she saw it as a good way to network with others in her bring more exclusive finds, panels and iconic musical perforfields of acting, singing and modeling. mances in the coming years. The con is unique in its approach of combining seemingly On Sunday, the convention featured performances by different mediums of expression and interests into one event. T-Pain, Action Bronson and Future and panels from speakWhile ComplexCon is still in its infancy, the inklings of ers such as Nas, Issa Rae and Yara Shahidi.
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CONTRA-TIEMPO to showcase its premiere show joyUS justUS The show is co-collaborated with Las Cafeteras in a one-night showing. By Delaney Tran Staff Writer
A vibrant and engaging dance performance from CONTRA-TIEMPO explores issues in today’s society through diverse movements and the expression of joy. CONTRA-TIEMPO, a dance company that combines multiple styles such as salsa, Afro-Cuban and contemporary, is collaborating with Los Angeles band, Las Cafeteras to premiere its show joyUS justUS 8 p.m. on Nov. 10. The one-night show will explore joy as a radical expression to engage audiences on issues such as dismantling colonialism, patriarchy and social hierarchy to build a more inclusive future, according to Ana Maria Alvarez, founder and artistic director of CONTRA-TIEMPO. “There is so much injustice, pain and disconnect in the world, to ignite joy is radical and is an act of resistance and empowerment,” Alvarez said. “To choose joy in the face of injustice, pain and disconnect takes our lives and existence outside. It is flipping the script to be tools for action.” She drew inspiration from her experience as a woman of color and her value of diversity in society to create a show that did not have a “star” amongst the dancers. Rather, the dancers are contributors to creating the show and expressing their stories in a collec-
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JoyUS justUS will debut its first and only performance on Saturday, Nov. 10 in the Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center.
tive “us” seen in the title. “The dancers really stepped into the work and showed up not only as dancers but authors of movement, material, stories and really brought themselves to the mix,” Alvarez said. Eight LBSU dance major undergraduates and graduates will be performing alongside CONTRA-TIEMPO’s dancers on stage. Dancers include Da’Shauna Anderson, Jewell Curtis and Temria Airmet, according to an emailed cast list provided by Manny Macias Villanueva, graduate assistant in the Department of Dance who will also be in the show. There will be two free sneak-peeks of the show at different locations on campus. On Monday, Nov. 5, members of CONTRA-TIEMPO will dance in front of the University Art Museum at 12:30 p.m. They will also perform on Nov. 6 in the campus bookstore plaza at 1 p.m. For both previews, students are encouraged to have a “community dance moment” by watching or dancing along with CONTRA-TIEMPO, according to Olivia Sather, director of marketing for Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center. The dance performance will have live accompaniment from Las Cafeteras, a seven-member band from East Los Angeles, on Saturday during the concert. The band found inspiration from Son Jarocho, a native music style that originated from Southern
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Veracruz. They utilize instruments such as an eight-string rhythm guitar, a donkey jawbone and Zapateado, which is an Afro-Mexican dance style that consists of rhythmic tapping movement. Las Cafeteras also blends poetry and Afro-Mexican beats while incorporating their LA heritage of hip-hop and rap to create a unique sound, according to Héctor Flores, a vocalist for the band and a Long Beach State alumni. “We want to celebrate in a time of hate where love and music and dance becomes a revolutionary act,” Flores said. “We tell narratives, tell stories as children of immigrants through music, song and dance.” The band composed a song titled “Brown” for joyUS justUS that pays respects to the Earth and people of color, it will be played while two men are dancing on stage. Following the joyUS justUS, there will be a solo set from Las Cafeteras to showcase songs separate from the dance performance. Flores describes the songs they will play as having a “tropical dance feel” with hip-hop and cumbias, an Afro-Colombian music and dance style. Students can purchase tickets for $10 with promo code “CSULB4JOY” up until the day of the performance. For regular attendees, tickets are currently being sold for $50 online or at the Arts Ticket Office on Atherton Street with cash or credit card.
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The Presidential Alert System has been in place for over 20 years, so Trump’s recent usage of it should not be criticized. ILLUSTRATION BY GRANT HERMANNS | Daily 49er
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The Presidential Alert System is not as dangerous as it seems Despite our president’s love for social media, there are steps in place to prevent misuse of the system. By Daniel Smith
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The only reason to vote for a democrat is if you’re tired of winning!” Critics of the new Presidential Alert System fear that President Donald Trump will overuse the system, abuse this executive power and constantly send out unnecessary messages, much like he does on Twitter. With this system, the president now has the power to send a text message at any time to all Americans simultaneously. Despite its recent backlash, the system makes sense in today’s society where mass communication is driven by social media and the internet. Seeing that there are specific protocols advising the president to only use the system in the case of an extreme national emergency, the system should be successful and effective. The new system is part of the Emergency Alert System, which was established in 1997 to give the president the ability to address the nation in a national emergency. As Americans became more reliant on smartphones, Wireless Emergency Alerts were created by the Bush Administration in 2008. Once it became operational in 2012, the WEA allowed messages such as Amber alerts and weather alerts to be sent directly to your phone. However, these alerts were localized
and often not paid attention to. The recent presidential alert, which was likely sent to your phone as a test on Sept. 20 at 2:18 p.m., was the first message sent directly from the president to nearly every single smartphone in the United States. The alert system is overseen by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which has established protocols for the president to only use the system in the case of an event such as a missile launch warning, a terrorist attack or a weather emergency. Additionally, the 2006 Warning, Alert, and Response Network Act prohibits any cellphone user to opt out of these alerts. Especially over the past six weeks, the inability to opt out of the alerts has caused severe concern from millions of Americans. As a result of the current polarized political sphere, the people arguing against the system are anti-Trump advocates. Critics of the system fear that President Trump will send out useless messages that they do not agree with nor want to see on their cellphones. In fact, three New Yorkers have filed lawsuits against Trump, declaring that the system is a violation of free speech. The suits also stated that the system will further assist Trump’s rise to power which has been facilitated by his spreading of disinformation into the public sphere. Therefore, protestors are not necessarily criticizing the concept of the system itself, but rather the fact that it gives President Trump more potential executive power.
Despite these opinions, the system does not actually increase the power of the president nor does it allow for a more authoritarian rule from the Trump Administration. In regards to the ability to communicate directly with the American people, this is not a significant change. Every president has been able to do so since Franklin Delano Roosevelt used Fireside Chats, in which he gave a series of radio-broadcasts to the nation discussing relevant American topics starting in 1933. The ways in which Americans receive information has transitioned from radio and television broadcasting, to the internet on a cellular device. The only difference with the Presidential Alert System is that it has adapted to these modern realities and has allowed for the president to provide emergency information to people as efficiently as possible. If the president follows the FEMA protocols in place, then there is no reason why the system will not benefit the American people and increase the safety of the nation overall. Even if President Trump were to begin to abuse this potential power, I’m sure there would be such backlash from the agencies running the system, the government and the American people that the system would be immediately restricted. Although it may seem dangerous to put this power at the fingertips of Trump, the system will likely be successful and used for only the correct purposes by presidents in the future.
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Key Returners
Ma’Qhi Berry Sophomore, guard
JOSEPH KLING | Daily 49er Freshmen guard Shanaijah Davison dribbles the ball away from UC Riverside senior guard Michelle Curry on March 6, 2018.
Shanaijah Davison Sophomore, guard
Back on the grind for greatness With more experience, the 49ers strive to make their mark in the Big West. By Kevin Colindres Sports Editor sportswriterkev
Naomi Hunt Sophomore, forward
Martina McCowan Senior, guard
Last year, women’s basketball head coach Jeff Cammon walked into the Walter Pyramid with six players available to him. It was a season full of patience for the first-year head coach, who endured a 8-23 year, good for sixth in the Big West. He was a late hire after Jody Wynn abruptly left the program, which gave him a late start to the recruiting process. “When I got here with six kids on the roster, it was a total rebuild,” Cammon said. “We had seven or eight newcomers, but ended up winning our last five games.” This season is completely different. Cammon finally has the staff he wants and was able to play a big part in recruiting this year. He recruited junior transfers Cydnee Kinslow and Sydney Bordonaro and sophomore Bria Rice, along with four freshmen. “We look for team-first, selfless, gritty, tough, young ladies who have passion, not just for basketball, but a passion for life,” Cammon said. “They come here because they want to be pushed and they want to grow as not only as a basketball player, but as a young lady.”
Part of last season’s struggles was how inexperienced the players were. With a year under the belt of sophomore returners Shanaijah Davison and Naomi Hunt and the addition of junior veterans, the team hopes to have a chance in the Big West. “We have to be able to handle adversity, and we have to learn how to win,” Cammon said. “A lot of games last year, we were right there, but we just didn’t know how to win. We didn’t know how to win as a staff, we didn’t know how to win as a program, as a team.” Davison took the keys of the offense last season, averaging 13.8 points a game. The sophomore was selected to the preseason All-Big West team, and looks to improve her game in her second campaign. Davison heavily relied on her scoring to win games, but understands that she needs to find a new role this season. “I’m looking to be more of a facilitator this year, we’ve got a lot of good players this year so I’m looking to get my teammates involved,” Davison said. “I’m looking to come in and make a big difference, and get a lot of wins this year with my team.” Martina McCowan is the only returning senior, and will play a big part in helping develop the young talent. Long Beach will have its first matchup 7 p.m. Friday against Cal Baptist in the Walter Pyramid.
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26’ - Gonzales 56’ - Fujikuni
NCAA bracket to be revealed Monday, 1:30 p.m. PST
WOMEN’S SOCCER
Long Beach goes dancing The 49ers win the Big West tournament for the fourth time in the team’s history.
Senior midfielder Rocio Rodriguez attempts a goal against junior goalkeeper Hanna DeWeese. AUSTIN BRUMBLAY | Daily 49er
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he 49ers danced with excitement and were beaming ear-to-ear as they held up the championship trophy at Anteater Stadium after winning the most important game of the year so far. Long Beach State defeated UC Santa Barbara 2-0 in the Big West tournament final and will advance to the NCAA tournament for the seventh time. “Winning this with my team and for my
team, I knew that I wanted to come back and do exactly this and go to the NCAA tournament with this group. It’s amazing,” senior forward Ashley Gonzales said while holding back tears. The final started off as a tug-of-war, as pressure alternated from one side of the field to the other. Long Beach fans anxiously stood on their toes as the 49ers drew a free kick just outside the Gauchos goal box in the 25th minute. Gonzales nailed the ball into the bottom left corner of the net, causing the score to go 1-0 in the 49ers favor. In the 55th minute, UCSB junior goalkeeper Hanna DeWeese attempted a sliding save
on her right, leaving senior midfielder Dana Fujikuni wide open in the middle of the box. The ball was deflected into the center, and Fujikuni tapped the ball into the net scoring her second goal of the Big West tournament. “It’s everything,” Fujikuni said. “It’s all the hard work we put in and it’s showing now.” Long Beach had support from students in the band, spirit and volleyball teams filling up the stands and rooting for the 49ers. They sported black and gold, waved rally towels and chanted to show school pride. Long Beach finished the game with 16 shots, just one above UCSB’s 15. The 49ers out shot every opponent in the Big West this season.
Senior goalkeeper Imani McDonald stood out with her high energy and powerful vocals on the field. She finished the championship game with five saves and earned her sixth shutout in her final year with the team. “Imani was a game-winning goalkeeper today,” head coach Mauricio Ingrassia said. “She was just tremendous.” With two goals scored in the past two games, Fujikuni was named Most Valuable Player of the tournament. She was awarded a trophy and met with hugs and thundering cheers from her teammates and fans. The NCAA Division 1 Women’s Soccer Championship bracket will be announced at 1:30 p.m. PST Monday on NCAA.com.
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