CSUN hosts Ukraine vigil

BY MICHAEL MORENO Photographer

Avigil dedicated to Ukraine was held outside of the California State University Northridge University Library on Wednesday afternoon, after Russia declared war on Ukraine almost two weeks ago.

On Feb. 21, two separatist states in the Donbas region of Ukraine were recognized by the Russian government, and—just a few days later—a full-scale invasion was launched on the orders of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Students heard perspectives from the faculty and students on the Russian invasion and how it has impacted those who have family living in the region.

Ukrainian-born high school student Polina Tatarchenko came out to support her fellow Ukrainian sisters who attend CSUN and Cal State Fullerton.

Tatarchenko stressed the importance of informing others on