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According to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Roundup Ready Crops are “genetically modified to be resistant to the herbicide Roundup.” Although she didn’t use roundup personally, wind in the
Corruption, racketeering, bribery, wire fraud and money laundering were among the charges levied against nine FIFA officials and five corporate executives connected to the soccer corruption case. On May 27, the United States Department of Justice announced indictments against those 14 officials connected to soccer’s governing body, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association. Despite all of the accusations, FIFA President Sepp Blatter won reelection for his fifth term on Friday. On Tuesday, just three days after Blatter was reelected, he resigned as FIFA President and held a press conference where he said a special election would be held between December 2015 and March 2016 to name a replacement. He said he would remain in the position until a new leader is elected. “FIFA needs profound restructuring,” Blatter said at Tuesday’s press conference. “Although members have given me the new mandate, this mandate does not seem to be supported by everyone.” The FIFA officials are accused of accepting bribes that allegedly totaled in excess of $150 million over 24 years according to the indictment, primarily to secure host cities for the World Cup. Valente Corp., Somerton Ltd., Traffic Sports USA Inc. and Full Play Group S.A. were just some of the corporations named in the indictment last week. At the request of the United States Department of Justice, authorities in Switzerland arrested seven FIFA officials after the indictment was announced. Swiss officials also announced, just hours after the arrests, an investigation into the bidding process for the 2018 World Cup in Russia and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. There has been a heavy backlash towards the Russian and Qatar cups from several protesting groups. According to The Guardian, “Nepalese migrants building the infrastructure to host the 2022 World Cup have died at a rate of one every two days in 2014 and there have been over 1,000 total deaths to date.” The Russian cup is being criticized primarily because of the involvement of the controversial President Vladimir Putin. In a recent report by the Washington Post, they found that the Russian leader could be worth over $200 billion despite filing financial forms that claimed he was worth just over $100,000. Before his resignation Blatter said there would be no changes to the World Cup sites for the 2018 and 2022 tournaments in Russia and Qatar respectively, which is something that will have to be decided by the new President. One of the major sponsors of FIFA is Visa, who released a statement following the indictments saying that if changes were not implemented they would have to “reassess its agreement” with the organization. Visa is not part of any of the investigations at this point according to U.S. officials. It is unclear how the new leader of FIFA will handle their relationships with sponsors, however Blatter said, “We have had contact
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Compton hip-hop artist Problem takes photos with audience members as he performs during ASI’s end of the year event Spring Mayhem on Meiklejohn Lawn Saturday afternoon.
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It was a beautiful day on Saturday at California State University, East Bay, the sun was out, the music was loud and the crowd was dancing along to featured Spring Mayhem artists — it was like Outside Lands made its way to the heart of The Bay. While the day seemed picturesque, Spring Mayhem had some bigger issues. Associated Student’s Incorporated held their annual spring outdoor festival — dubbed Spring Mayhem — event in front of the New Student Union, which was free and open to students and the community. ASI Program Coordinator, Marc Cochran, estimated 6,000 people in attendance, around half student body and half community, which he says makes this year’s event
one of the largest events the campus has seen in the last 20-30 years. While, Spring Mayhem may have been a fun college event, it wasn’t marketed that way — the profanity, the alcohol, the drugs, all might be okay for an 18 and older crowd, but there were many people who had their children at the event because it was publicized as an event for all. Upon arrival, the first 500 students were offered ten dollars to spend on food trucks, provided by Food Truck Mafia, located by the Recreation and Wellness center. The lawn next to Agora stage was filled with activities like; jump houses, inflatable jousting, a mechanical bull, Zorbs and trampolines. While the CSUEB campus was covered with different activities, Spring Mayhem’s main attraction was on the Meiklejohn Hall lawn where a stage was set up for performances.
A large crowd lined the stage as they stood under the hot sun, where the closest water source were fountains outside Meiklejohn or the New Student Union. Towards the end of the event, a student passed out. ASI event squad took water bottles from inside the building to hand out to some of the students in the crowd. “Honestly it was a great show altogether. All I would change is maybe having a lot more water to give away,” said San Francisco State University student and event attendee Nelva Rivera. “They ran out really quick and not many of us had a chance to get any.” Culture Shock Oakland’s younger dance groups Future Shock and Mighty Shock opened the show. Following the dancers was the alternative rock band X Ambassadors, who ended their four-song set with their popular song “Jungle.” After X Ambassadors’ set, the
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Thousands join March Against Monsanto Bay Area residents say “get out” GMOs By Kris Stewart ONLINE AND SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR
Genetically Modified Organisms sound like a vicious parasite that escaped a laboratory during a science fiction film when in actuality, it’s an ingredient found in the majority of foods consumed by Americans that some feel are to blame for autism, cancer, obesity and a series of other diseases plaguing our society. Saturday, May 23, East Bay residents began to trickle into the downtown area of Oakland in Frank Ogawa Plaza, which acted as the starting point for hundreds to join in solidarity with over 400 cities around the world to take a stand against GMOs and domination of agricultural companies, specifically Monsanto in the farming industry. This was the third annual Millions March Against Monsanto and according to the Organic Consumers Association website, it has one simple message,“ Monsanto makes us sick.” Monsanto, according to their website, is “a sustainable agriculture company.” For artist Natasha Robinson, it’s a corporation re-
FIFA rocked by corruption scandal By Louis LaVenture
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Demonstrators wrap up the March Against Monsanto protest at the Lake Merritt Pergola on May 23 in Oakland. sponsible for the poison contaminating our food supply. Robinson purchased a small farm in Nicaragua, a piece of land surrounded by larger farms that use Monsanto’s roundup, an herbicide used to rid crops. The chemical specifically targets onions
of the whitefly, a little white moth that sucks the juices out of crops and if not caught can spread disease. “Any food that comes from the tropics is just saturated,” said Robinson. “For every layer of the onion there’s a layer of spray that goes along with it.”
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By Tiffany Jones EDITOR-IN-CHIEF 1281.73 miles. 19 hours and 57 minutes. Almost two years ago, I moved from Arvada, Colorado to Hayward, California. Being barely 18 years old at the time, I was terrified. I felt like I was alone because I had no friends, and no family here. Eighty-eight weeks and 6 days; 622 days; 14928 hours and counting, later, I can honestly say I’ve learned something new nearly every day. It may not mean much, but I’d like to share a few things that being in the East Bay has taught me. 1. Being a big kid is hard Let’s face it, sometimes it’s a lot easier to call your mommy and daddy for help than it is to just figure it out: like when you’re out of toilet paper, when the milk is spoiled, or even when your car breaks down. If we are being honest, we all wish our mom still did our laundry. Ultimately college has taught me to be thankful for the things that I took for granted when I lived at home and sometimes it’s hard to be an adult. 2. Time management is key to success Facebook, Instagram, Twitter. I’ll
just scroll through all my social media then I’ll do my homework. Next thing you know I wake up still in my clothes, lying on top of my backpack, without doing any homework. I developed time management skills when I moved here because without my mom and dad always on me, I didn’t have much of a choice if I wanted to be successful. During my time at East Bay, I was a full time student, worked as Editor in Chief of The Pioneer, and worked a part time job at Banana Republic. Having such a busy schedule really wore me out, but to combat that I gave myself deadlines, always used my planner and my sure that school came before my Facebook feed. I learned very quickly that with good time management skills, you’ll be much more likely to succeed. 3. You can’t escape reality Going through the motions, although easier sometimes, will hurt you in the end. There comes an important time when it’s time to stop dreaming about goals, and think about how and what you’re doing to achieve those dreams. You may have to make sacrifices, and it may be hard, but that is the price of making your dreams a reality. 4. Conflict is essential I hate confrontation; it’s terrifying, but I’ve learned more often than not,
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VISUAL AND PHOTO EDITOR avoiding it just makes it worse. Although sometimes it’s emotional it’s better to talk things out. In order to resolve conflict, you have to be honest; that means with yourself and with whomever it is that you’re having conflict with. And if I’m being honest, a group hug is always an option to resolve conflict. 5. Being discouraged is okay It’s okay to feel discouraged. It’s okay to feel like life is out to get you. Despite our feeling that we are alone in this, remember everyone goes through grey days, and everyone feels like a failure sometimes, and that’s okay. It’s important to note that even when it’s hard, I’ve learned that it’s okay to ask for help when I’m feeling discouraged. 6. Believe it or not, mistakes are a good thing Mistakes are inevitable. Mistakes are good. To make a long story short, I have made a lot of mistakes while I’ve lived here. I’ve even washed my clothes with dish soap on accident (and my clothes were squeaky clean) but hey, it’s okay to make an error. Cliché as it is, we all make mistakes but that’s not where the importance lies. The importance is how we handle the obstacles; we have to get up, learn from our mistakes, and do better next time. So get up, go, and kick butt! My time at East Bay isn’t my end to
the dreams I’ve chased thus far. After feeling an array of emotions, I have decided that I am going to pursue journalism at San Diego State University and I know for sure I will take the things I learned here, and from my family in Colorado with me. I’ve created new dreams and goals as I’ve gone forward here at East Bay. As my last week at East Bay ends, I am thankful. I’ve achieved dreams, I’ve reached goals, but I’ve also made new dreams and goals to conquer. There have been some dreams I didn’t reach, and some goals I didn’t accomplish, but I’m thankful for the journey. Not only have I learned loads about myself, I’ve made incredible friends at East Bay, and I was lucky enough to have an adopted family that treats me like their own. The memories I’ve made here will last a lifetime. I want to give a special thanks to my family in Colorado, especially my parents, for teaching me so many things, and encouraging me to follow my dreams regardless of where I am. Thank you to Alex, for letting me in to your life, and sharing your family with me. And last but not least, thank you to the communication department here at CSUEB, and especially everyone at The Pioneer. See ya later, East Bay.
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Hayward Area Historical Society’s first student film festival By Shannon Stroud METRO EDITOR Lights, camera, action! The Hayward Area Historical Society, in partnership with the Tennyson High School Community Multimedia Academy, will hold the first student film festival tonight for free at 5 p.m. Two years ago, Tennyson High School teacher Jaynee Ruiz and Hayward Area Historical Society Education Director Brenda Salguero thought about holding a student film festival in Hayward, but never received the opportunity to do so. Salguero explained that while the film festival has been a long-term dream, she and Ruiz have only been planning the event for about two months since funding came through. This year’s film festival was possible due to a mini-grant from the San Francisco Foundation. “Every year, I was privileged enough to view some of these films and they were amazing,” said Salguero. “Every time I saw one of the students films I was always blown away by how talented these high schoolers were. I just want others in the Hayward area to have the same opportunity to be blown away like I was.” The Hayward Film Festival will feature works from students who are under the age of 21 and enrolled in any school in the Bay Area, which includes junior high schools, high schools, ju-
nior colleges and colleges. Salguero, who is in charge of preparing the HAHS building for the event, explained that the venue will be transformed with a large screen along with a multitude of audio and visual equipment that will make the experience similar to a movie theater. Besides a movie theater feel, the HAHS café will be open for event attendees to grab a snack before and during the film festival. While the festival will be held at the HAHS, collaboration with Tennyson High School Community Multimedia Academy is what makes the event possible as the academy is in charge of all film submissions. According to their website, Tennyson High School CMMA is a small learning community that integrates computer technology, multimedia, social justice issues and community services. The Academy students works closely with a team or teachers for three years and while they meet all college entrance requirements they learn many platforms of multimedia skills. The main event coordinators for the festival, Ruiz and Sandra Navarro, are both Hayward teachers who work directly with CMMA. Ruiz and Navarro will also choose what films will be shown during the film festival today. “We worked with Professor Stephen Cleveland from Cal State East Bay and Ya’Shalan Nelson, a film student at Sac-
ramento State and a former CMMA student and Tennyson High Alumni,” Ruiz said. “They gave us their insight on the genres we should have since they have experience with film festivals.” Each film submitted had to meet a few requirements, such as: submissions not in English must have subtitles, all profanity is discouraged, films should try to be no longer than five minutes and all music videos must contain only original music. “If your film is awesome, but runs longer than 5 minutes, we want to encourage students to submit the film anyways,” said Salguero. “We don’t want to miss out on any fantastic films out there just because they’re a minute over.” According to Ruiz, the festival received a little over 40 films and will be showing 33 of the films submitted. “We had to turn some films down that were over time and that used way too much profanity,” Ruiz said. The Student Film Festival is ultimately an event for students to showcase their films, but in addition there will be a trophy for students who win different categories like best film, best comedy and best drama. Salguero hopes to make the student film festival an annual event. “This is just the first year, so we’re still working out some kinks. If we have funding again though, we would love to do it next year,” said Salguero.
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Every time I saw one of the student’s films I was always blown away by how talented these high schoolers were. - Brenda Salguero, Hayward Area Historical Society Education Director
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Campus exhibition awards some, showcases most By Sam Benavidez ARTS AND LIFE EDITOR
Capping off the Spring quarter, the University Art Gallery’s Annual Juried Student Exhibition will close Thursday, June 11. Over 95 students from various majors and mediums submitted work to the largest California State University, East Bay art exhibition of the year. Guest curator Dana Davis entered around 60 of those student submissions for judgment. Gallery curator Philip Ringler, once a graduate student of his, brought in Davis, a photographer and professor at Contra Costa College and University of California, Berkeley. “Judgment is difficult and, at bottom, arbitrary,” said Davis of his judging role. “It is something which artists will face all their careers. Whether I accepted or rejected your piece from the show, do not be deterred and keep working.” The awards that students were given ranged from scholarships to a $75 gift card. The awards for first, second, and third place in the Outstanding Student category were given to Justin Pastores for BFA Traditional Art, Tao Graham for BFA Traditional Art, and Brett Dotson for Graphic Design, respectively. First place was awarded a $1,250 scholarship, second $500, and third $350. Submissions ranged from painting to sculpture, to drawing and graphic design.
“There were actually a few graphic design works,” said Kenneth Hung, CSUEB alumnus and gallery assistant. “I think because of the previous show, ‘In The Dark,’ we had a slight increase in the submissions from multimedia people.” Other awards, most chosen by Davis, included donations from Friends of the Arts, San Leandro Art Association, Hayward Arts Council and the Pioneer Bookstore. “I am very impressed with the quality of the work I was given to judge,” said Davis. “Narrowing was difficult as it always is.” Davis has a wide range of interests
when it comes to art that impresses him. “I like quiet works which subtly draw you in and loud works which smack you in the face,” said Davis. “I am also attracted to expressed ideas which seem to come from a unique perspective but connect with something universal.” The May 12 opening reception held over 200 people and the gallery has since seen an almost an additional 500 visitors in its first three weeks. The Annual Juried Student Exhibition is open Monday through Thursday until June 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is free to the public.
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Top left: CSUEB Graphic Design student Paul San Gabriel views a painting during the Student Juried Exhibition at the University Art Gallery May 12. Top right: Various students view paintings shortly before the Student Exhibition at the University Art Gallery May 12. Middle right: Diana Manriquez describes her photograph to fellow CSUEB students shortly before the awards ceremony at the University Art gallery May 12. Bottom: Various faculty, staff and CSUEB students gather in the University Art Gallery for the offical awards ceremony May 12.
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FIFA From Page 1 with the sponsors last week when such declaration came. We have exchanged letters, and we start to bring back the reputation of FIFA. I’m sure we will bring them back all in the right situation and have planned a personal visit to the organization of these sponsors.” The U.S. Soccer Federation, which is a member of FIFA, released a statement last week that said, “The United States Soccer Federation firmly believes there is no higher priority, and nothing more important, than protecting the integrity of our game. We are committed to the highest ethical standards and business practices, and we will continue to encourage CONCACAF and FIFA to promote the same values. Out of respect for the ongoing investigation, we will not speculate or comment further on this matter at this time.” Attorney General of the United States Loretta Lynch announced the charges on Wednesday at a press conference where she said, “The indictment alleges corruption that is rampant, systemic and deep-rooted both abroad and here in the United States.
It spans at least two generations of soccer officials who, as alleged, have abused their positions of trust to acquire millions of dollars in bribes and kickbacks.” According to the indictment, four individual defendants and two corporations have plead guilty in the case that alleged bribes were accepted to obtain media and marketing rights to World Cup soccer tournaments. FIFA released a statement earlier this week that said, “FIFA welcomes actions that can help contribute to rooting out any wrongdoing in football. FIFA is fully cooperating with the investiga- t i o n and is supporting the collection of evidence.” Not many FIFA soccer players or coaches have spoken out about the issues hovering over their sport; however, those that have did not seem supportive. “Blatter wasn’t sole responsible, more have to follow,” Belgium national team and Manchester City center back Vincent Kompany said on Twitter. “Transparency and voting reform, then we move on and bring back ethics.”
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East Bay owned and East Bay brewed Explore local coffee shops with Indie Coffee Passport By Kris Stewart
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Tap into your inner coffee connoisseur and let your cup runneth over with coffee from local mom and pop cafés. Indie Coffee Passport now has an East Bay edition that hopes to turn you into the authority on coffee shop culture in the East Bay. “The idea is to explore the East Bay and really get a feel for the different neighborhoods,” said Marc Callado, East Bay ICP creator and founder of blog turned movement, Shift Local. The Indie Coffee Passport brand was founded by Richard, a professor at Canadian University and Adrienne, a startup lawyer at Innovate LLP in Toronto. The passport is valid for seven months from the start date. According the ICP website, their hope is that “once you discover some new cafés with the Passport, you’ll spend the rest of the year returning to the ones you love.” For $25, the passport allows participants to receive one free beverage from a menu showcasing up to six beverages on a special Indie Coffee Passport menu at each shop. There are 22 participating shops throughout the East Bay. Each time a person redeems a free beverage from one of the cafés, a percentage goes to the coffee shop to offset the cost of the free cup of coffee. Hayward shops include Snappy’s Café, Hippie Brew and Eco Coffee Bar all of which are located in the city’s downtown area. “What I find so cool about it is that they understand that they’re [local coffee shops] not in competition with each other,” said Callado. Snappy’s Café owner, April Yamagu-
chi, wanted to participate in the Indie Coffee Passport to connect with and learn from other coffee shops. As she enters her fifth year of business, Yamaguchi says that it isn’t about competition and she likes to work with other shops rather than against them. “I actually send people to Eco and Hippies when we cannot fulfill their needs,” said Yamaguchi, in regards to large meeting spaces and other food choices. “On Sundays, when Snappy’s is closed, I would rather see my customers go there than to the corporate shops. More power to indies!” Part of the appeal of local shops is the ability to offer community-based experiences. From the menu to events, there’s an intimacy that comes with neighborhood cafés that you may not get at one of the corporate chain coffee shops like Starbucks, Peet’s Coffee or The Coffee Bean. “It is difficult for many small businesses to survive in the environment where convenience and lower prices are emphasized,” said Yamaguchi. She doesn’t hate Starbucks and congratulates them for all they’ve been able to add to the coffee-drinking culture. “My hope is there remains a balance between the big guys and the little ones,” said Yamaguchi. The celebration of local businesses is what set the Shift Local movement in motion. Created in late 2012, teen lovebirds Marc and Mari decided to start a blog to promote their lifestyle and celebration of Bay Area culture. The small website has now evolved into a movement that hopes to encourage and support independent businesses and artists in the Bay Area. “The Bay Area represents diversity and forward thinking individuals,” said Callado about his love for the area. Through the message that “buying local is hella fun” Marc and now fiancé’ Mari have created several collaborative marketing and social media campaigns throughout the years and as a result were nominated for the Ripple Effect Oakland Indie Award.
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Snappy’s owner April Yamaguchi works behind the counter on Wed June 3. According to the Oakland Indie Awards website, this award is for “a business that supports the local economy by buying supplies and services from other local vendors, creating a “ripple effect” as money circulates within the community.” Callado has attended the Indie Awards for the last two years and last year he was a judge. “This year, to be one of the nominees, it’s definitely a different experience. I’m super excited to attend the nominees party mixer,” said Callado. “The nominees mixer just allows me to engage and connect with other nominees and past nominees of the Indie Awards.”
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Shift Local creates events that feed back into the community. The first of these events was their cash mob, similar to a flash mob. Instead of arriving at a location and breaking out into a synchronized dance, members of the community are given a specific date and time and asked to show up with $20 and storm a local business to give it an economic boost. Recent Shift Local initiatives, including the Indie Coffee Passport, include Ideal Date Night and Pic Oakland. Both of which began as contests that Callado hopes to transform into events that runs continuously throughout the year.
Pic Oakland started as a three-week photo contest. Now, the top 10 winners get their photos professionally printed and framed to be showcased as an exhibition in Oakland that rotate at five different art galleries over the course of two months. “They don’t have to feel like they have to a professional photographer to get their photos inside of a gallery,” said Callado. “You have this opportunity through Pic Oakland.” The Indie Coffee Passport started in February and will run through the end of August. Participating locations are listed on their website.
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tropics blew the pesticides onto her land. Robinson says the result is what caused her cancer. The march ended at the Lake Merritt Pergola. Several guest speakers took their turn at the podium sharing their knowledge of GMOs, Monsanto and the necessity for people to unite and demand the right to know what’s in their food. “The emperor has no clothes,” began Dr. Jeff Ritterman, a retired cardiologist and member of Physicians for Social Responsibility. “The entire bio-technology system is built on delusions.” The delusion being the notion that Monsanto’s roundup is safe. The gripe against Monsanto stems from a long history of what protesters describe as farmer oppression. In 1980, the Supreme Court approved the ability to patent life. Monsanto, which started as a chemical company known for producing DDT and Agent Orange, created a soybean. Monsanto introduced their Roundup Ready soybeans in 1996 and in 2010, an Associated Press investigation reported that over 90 percent of soybeans in the United States carry Monsanto genes.
In 2013, according to the Organic Consumers Association, Monsanto now controls 80 percent of the corn market and 93 percent of the soy market. In the 2008, “Food Inc.,” a documentary purposed to challenge how people eat, claimed that 70 percent of processed foods contain some genetically modified ingredient. A number of companies mentioned in the film, including Monsanto, prepared responses to the claims made in the film via press releases and websites. Chipotle instead responded with their own documentary film in 2009 to show customers they “do things differently.” Earlier this year they revealed that none of their 18,000 restaurants would contain GMOs. “I never thought I would be siding with a large corporation,” said Ignacio Chapela, a Microbial Ecology professor at the UC Berkeley. “…but I will have to side with Chipotle today because I really like the sign on their doors and the sign says farewell to GMOs.” Those for GMOs argue the benefits outweigh the costs. According to the NaturalRevolution.org, GMOs have been instrumental in the increased production of food, which have helped to feed starving third world countries. Currently, the FDA has no testing requirements for GMO safety. The most common GMOs include soy, cotton,
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canola, corn, sugar beets, Hawaiian papaya, alfalfa, and squash, all of which appear in majority of the foods we eat according to the Non GMO Project. These ingredients are found in most of the items one would purchase during routine grocery shopping. The Library of Congress states, “the FDA treats foods derived from GMOs like those derived from conventionally bred plants, and therefore most foods derived from GM plants are classified as presumptively ‘generally recognized as safe.’” Bay Area lawyer and activist, Mona Lisa Wallace, arrived on the podium belting “Mon sat no Bay Area.” There have been several studies that suggest a connection between GMOs and a variety of illnesses and although none have been proven, Wallace makes a final plea. “Well, until we know for sure [the effects of GMOs], we’re asking to know what’s in our food,” said Wallace. “We want to make the decision for ourselves whether we want to take that risk.” The next protest is set to take place June 20, on Powell Street and Market Street in San Francisco during the 83rd Annual US Conference of Mayors. “We’re gonna tell the mayors of this nation we want our children off GMO,” concluded Wallace.
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Top: Food justice activist and protest organizer Monica Lopez gives an opening speech at March Against Monsanto event May 23. Middle: Local police converse during the March Against Monsanto protest near Lake Merritt in Oakland. Bottom: Protesters rally against GMOs at the March Against Monsanto event in Oakand May 23.
8 FEATURES Mayhem From Page 1 rest of the Mayhem lineup lacked diversity. Culture Shock Oakland, Problem, Travis Porter, Kehlani and T-Pain filled the lineup, while the artists may have fed hip-hop and rap lover’s appetite, many students who like rock, country, or Latin music were not represented. “I didn’t know any of the artists other than T-Pain,” said CSUEB student Tammy Chao. “It was all okay, I preferred the line-up from last year with Radical Something and Los Rakas because of the diverse genres they had other than rap.” Spring Mayhem was an all ages event open to the community and artists like Travis Porter turned the family friendly event into a nightclub. At one point during their set they called female audience members to the stage for a “twerking competition.” Throughout the event, University Police and security didn’t handle the amount of alcohol consumed and marijuana smoked during Mayhem. In the middle of the event, ASI Special Event Supervisor Sydni Flemmer had to step on stage to remind attendees that smoking would result in ejection from the
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event, but that didn’t stop the clouds of smoke from leaving the crowd periodically. “From a positive standpoint, when I had a conversation with UPD and Hayward police they said everything was smooth,” said Cochran. “They told me that it was incredible how that many people in one place and there was no fights and there was nothing that happened pre the event or even post the event in terms of leaving campus and traffic or none of that so from the police standpoint and I’m quoting the chief [Sheryl Boykins] she said it was a smooth event with UPD and Hayward PD they were amazed at how smooth the event went.” The lack of enforcement was evident when featured performer and crowd favorite Kehlani had her backpack stolen from her dressing room. Her backpack contained personal items including medication as well as her laptop, which held all of her music, and songs set to appear on her upcoming album. “ALL MY MUSIC FROM THE PAST TWO YEARS. GONE.” Kehlani tweeted out immediately after she found out her backpack was missing. At the time of publication ASI Executive Director Erik Pinlac had not responded to inquiries from The Pioneer as to whether Spring Mayhem will return next year.
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Featured artsits perform on Saturday during ASI’s Spring Mayhem event. (Top) T - Pain, (Middle center) Keyboardist Casey Harris of X-Ambassadors, (Middle right) Singer Sam Harris of X-Ambassadors (Bottom left) Rapper Problem (Bottom right) Singer Kehlani.
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Study links adult depression to teen bullying By Karen Kaplan
LOS ANGELES TIMES Bullying may be responsible for nearly 30 percent of cases of depression among adults, a new study suggests. By tracking 2,668 people from early childhood through adulthood, researchers found that 13-year-olds who were frequent targets of bullies were three times more likely than their non-victimized peers to be depressed as adults. Even when the researchers accounted for factors like a teen’s record of behavioral problems, social class, child abuse and family history of depression, those who were bullied at least once a week were more than twice as likely to be depressed when they grew up. The findings, published Tuesday in the BMJ, should prompt parents, teachers and public health authorities to get serious about cracking down on bullying, the study authors wrote. “Depression is a major public health problem worldwide, with high social and economic costs,” they wrote. “Interventions during adolescence could help to reduce the burden or depression later in life.” Previous studies that examined the link between bullying and depression have determined that the two are related. For instance, adults who are depressed are more likely to recall being bullied as kids. But perhaps adults without depression were bullied as well but have put the abuse out of their minds. To get around that problem, a group of researchers from four universities in England
turned to data from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children. Some of the study participants were recruited into the study before they were even born; others joined when they were about 7 years old. The administrators kept track of all kinds of information about the kids and their families, and they asked questions
saying they had been on the receiving end of this behavior (including 9 percent who were victimized frequently). And 22 percent of the kids said bullies had taken their stuff. Beyond that, 16 percent of the teens said bullies had spread lies about them; 11 percent said they had been hit or beaten up; 10 percent were shunned by their peers; 9 percent said they had
“Name-calling was the most common type of bullying, with 36 percent of teens saying they had been on the receiving end of this behavior (including 9 percent who were victimized frequently).” -Avon Longitudinal Study about bullying multiple times between the ages of 8 and 13. For this study, the researchers focused on peer victimization at age 13. At the time, the teens were asked about nine types of bullying and whether they experienced them “frequently” (at least once a week), “repeatedly” (at least four times altogether), “sometimes” (less than four times) or not at all. Name-calling was the most common type of bullying, with 36 percent of teens
been blackmailed; 8 percent said bullies tried to get them to do something they didn’t want to do; 8 percent said they had been tricked; and 5 percent said bullies had spoiled a game to upset them. Most of this bullying was never reported to teachers, and the 13-year-olds didn’t even tell their families about one-third of the time. Not only did the researchers confirm that victims of bullying were at greater risk for depression as adults, they also
found a dose-response relationship between the two. In other words, the more bullying that a 13-year-old had to endure, the greater the odds that he or she would be depressed years later. Among teens who said they weren’t bullied at all, 5 percent went on to suffer depression. But among the teens who were frequent victims, 15 percent were depressed as adults. What’s more, 10 percent of the frequent bully victims had been depressed for more than two years, compared with 4 percent of their counterparts who weren’t bullied at all. The results offer support for the idea that bullying during childhood leads to depression in adulthood, but they don’t prove that one causes the other. Nailing that down would require an experiment that randomly assigned some people to be bullied and others to be left alone. But the results imply that “approximately 29 percent of the burden or depression at age 18 years could be attributed to peer victimization,” the study authors wrote. “These findings lead us to conclude that peer victimization during adolescence may contribute significantly to the overall public health burden of clinical depression,” they wrote. In an editorial that accompanied the study, University of Cambridge bullying prevention expert Maria Ttofi wrote that the study results should prompt school authorities and health officials to think seriously about ways to stop bullying by teens. If they do, they will reap the benefits for years. “Effective antibullying programs can be seen as a form of public health promotion,” she wrote.
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First Fridays at the San Mateo County History Museum Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: Free Location: San Mateo County History Museum, 2200 Broadway St., Redwood City Take in the history of San Mateo County with free attendance to the San Mateo County History Museum, located in the 1910 County Courthouse. The courthouse is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and features a unique stained glass dome and mosaic tile floor, with exhibits covering local history from the earliest record of native tribes to today.
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Laugh like crazy while nerding out at the Critical Hit Comedy Show, courtesy of Dash Kwiatkowski and host Hayden Greif-Neill. Enjoy some free food and free candy during the show courtesy of It’s Your Move Game Store. Beverages will also be available for purchase at the event or you are welcome to bring your own.
Have a sick plant you can’t figure out how to heal? Bring it by the Botanical Garden for the entomologists there to help you figure out what pests or diseases may be ailing your plant. Be sure to cover your plants or disease samples in containers or bags before you bring them. Those who come for the clinic will also receive free garden admission for the day.
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Time: 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cost: Free Location: San Mateo Japanese American Community Center, 415 S. Claremont St., San Mateo
Off the Grid Mobile Food Trucks Time: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Cost: Prices for food vary by truck Location: City Hall, Watkins Street (Between B and C Streets), Hayward
Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Sofitel Hotel, 223 Twin Dolphin Dr., Redwood City
The San Mateo Japanese American Community Center invites you to this event focused on Kabuki theatrical performances on film. Films are in Japanese, with introductions and synopsis in English before the screening that is led by passionate and knowledgeable experts on Kabuki. So come enjoy the unique qualities of Kabuki theatre, whether you are an admirer or just someone interested in learning about Kabuki.
Those looking to have a variety of grub from a myriad of food trucks are invited to come out and enjoy this community event. Whether you just want a quick bite, have a favorite food truck, or want to get a little taste of everything, Off the Grid has you covered.
Those looking for fresh, locally grown produce come check out the Hayward Farmers Market. Sporting a diversity of fruits, vegetables, gourmet specialties, fresh fish and freshly cut flowers the market is a great place to get just what you need. Network with local growers and enjoy an autumn day in Hayward. Those interested in becoming vendors can fill out an application at www.agriculturalinstitute.org.
Bay Area saxophonist Michael O’Neill will be playing a free showing at the Sofitel Hotel. Attendees can unwind to selections from O’Neill’s signature jazz compositions, with refreshments available from the hotel’s Bay Bar. O’Neill is a leader in the Bay Area jazz community whose quartet has headlined numerous local music festivals, including the San Jose Jazz Festival.
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Alumna rewrites rules of traditional hip-hop Pioneer of the Week: Alia Sharrief By Kris Stewart
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The East Bay is buzzing, or better yet bumping to the rhythm and rhyme of Muslim hip-hop artist and activist Alia Sharrief. With uplifting rhymes, Sharrief’s lyrics offer a peek into life as she sees it through what she calls a “creative lens”. Born in Sacramento, Sharrief knew she wanted to pursue music at an early age, naming herself Homie C at the age of four. “I had a great childhood. My sisters and I would always perform for the family,” said Sharrief. Sharrief graduated from California State University, East Bay in 2014 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication with an emphasis in Broadcast Media. “Classes all day. I would wake up, pray, go to all four to five classes, then go to work,” said Sharrief describing a typical CSUEB day. “I always had a checklist of what I needed to accomplish each quarter and really focused on ways to stay motivated.” Taking 16 units per quarter, Sharrief was able to graduate quickly which allowed room to shift focus to her music. “I have more time to be an artist now that I graduated,” said Sharrief. Last year, Sharrief responded to Australian rapper Iggy Azalea’s “Black Widow” with her single “Black Heroes.” The video summary on YouTube describes
Azalea as the “falsely titled Queen of Hip-Hop” which demonstrates what’s wrong with the hip-hop scene today. “We’re gonna show you, how they rewrote history. Willie Lynch letter, it ain’t no mystery. They stole it from us all and now they gotta free em’ all cuz we’re Black heroes baby,” rapped Sharrief in the music video. “... each song I write has its own story and emotional attachment behind it,” said Sharrief. Among several new projects including her new album “Back On My Deen” and documentary, “Heal Lanka” about her husband, Ras Ceylon and his journey in Sri Lanka, Sharrief is also founder and creator of The Hijabi Chronicles, a collective that focuses on Muslim artists and liked-minded individuals who want to raise awareness as well as empower and educate communities, explained Sharrief. The Hijabi Chronicles held its first event earlier this month at La Pena Cultural Center in Berkeley. “I am trying to convey that Muslim women belong in hiphop. Though it is a male dominated arena, we definitely are here,” explained Sharrief in a YouTube interview with AJ+. “We are knowledgeable. We have rhymes. We have soul. And we have something to say.”
The idea of Muslim women in hiphop has received media attention from a variety of outlets including The Huffington Post. When asked how she feels about this notoriety Sharrief responds, “It’s a trip, especially because it’s just who I am.” From her first album “Mental Cycles & Mood Swings” to her upcoming sophomore album, Sharrief says she’s become more spiritual and knowledgeable over time. “My personal growth reflects in my music,” said Sharrief. Being Muslim, her Islamic faith plays a strong role in her identity not only as a woman, but also as an artist. “Islam keeps me spiritually guided and grounded she continues. I am not preachy in my music but I am always for good over evil, right over wrong, knowledge over ignorance.” Her music carries a 90s hip-hop vibe. Conscious lyrics ride the beat just enough to give a groove but not too much to where the message of the song slips through the cracks of the track.
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“Shots fired we ain’t dealing with no liars selling us imaginary dreams that we ain’t buying. Tearing down the industry and they call it a riot cuz we ain’t being silent no we ain’t keeping quiet,” raps Sharrief in her most recent single “Who Ready” inspired by civil rights revolutionary and Muslim El Hajj Malik Shabazz remembered in history as Malcolm X. Excited about the strides hip-hop is making and the new wave of youth hip-hop artists, Sharrief comments on the downside of today’s hip-hop scene, “Hip-hop has been appropriated and not everyone pays the proper homage to the legends that came before us or before this ‘rap’ game emerged.” Artists are fueled by inspiration. For Sharrief, thinking of every project as it possibly being her last, inspires her to make sure she puts out her best material. “…you only die once, and while I’m here living, I have to give it my all and touch people with my music and message,” said Sharrief. The Berkeley Marina provides a cool space for Sharrief to write, “I love wherever the water flows,” said Sharrief. “My grandmother always told me to use my pen and my words to defend myself. She referred to it as ‘pencil whipping’.” As a former CSUEB student, Sharrief offers advice to the students planning to graduate in June as well as those still enrolled. “Keep focused on your goals and make sure you keep track of what you want to do with your life,” she concludes “Every course you take should be seen as a building block of your career. College is a marathon, and you should sprint but take your time figuring out your craft. At the end of it all, graduation should be the goal!”
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Rebuilding local sports team is vital San Jose Sharks seasons affect city financially
breaking the longest active streak in the NHL. They would finish with a regular season record of 40-33-9. With two disappointing seasons behind them, the Sharks organization is looking to make moves during the offseason and rebuild, and it all started with the release of seven-year head coach Todd McLellan. In the last two seasons, Sharks owner Doug Wilson has vowed to make the team younger. Christina Bleakley, an inside source and media relations personnel for the Sharks said, “We are trying to go younger as far as our core group of players as seasons progress.” Wilson did not wait long to implement these changes. He had “plans” for change, and it started 75 percent of the way through the season. Late in the 2014-2015 season, Wilson stripped Joe Thornton of his captaincy “wanting to spread leadership in the locker room to younger players,” Bleakley said. It was a move that put the media in a frenzy and the fans in shock. “It was really just media-created hype,” reminded Christina, which unnerved some players, including Thornton., who was quoted days later: “I think Doug just needs to shut his mouth…All I’ve got to say is I’ve been here every day working hard. I haven’t taken a sabbatical. He just needs to stop lying, shut his mouth.” Sharks fans were not happy. San Jose and the area surrounding SAP center would also soon not be very happy. The Sharks as a team always draw a crowd. With the team being the only professional sports team to come out of San Jose, fans flock to games and surrounding businesses to watch them play. When a season is cut short, as with both the 2013-2104 and 2014-2015 sea-
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Sharks fans are in for a new season and a fresh start. The Sharks’ Doug Wilson introduced the team’s newest head coach Peter DeBoer, only the eighth head coach in franchise history. But let’s take a look at how they got here. The last two years have not ended well for the San Jose Sharks. In the 2013-2014 season, the Sharks finished with a record of 52-22-9 and 111 points, enough to secure a spot in the playoffs. The Sharks would face their archrivals the Los Angeles Kings in the first round of the postseason. Whenever these two teams meet there is bad blood in the air. The games are played fast paced with big hits and low scores. The rivalry is most likely due to the Southern California and Northern California beef between all respective “So-Cal” and “Nor-Cal” teams. So when these two teams meet in the playoffs things are amplified and tensions run higher than they normally would. During that postseason, San Jose started strong and jumped out to a 3-0 series lead. A sweep was assumed, but for only the fourth time in NHL history the Kings won four straight games to send the Sharks home early once again. The 2014-2015 season did not end any better. Amidst some media-created controversy, the Sharks would miss the postseason for the first time in 10 years
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“When the Sharks are not playing, people are not consuming. Bars are emptier, restaurants are quieter, and there are no Sharks fans in the streets.” -Marquis Jaramillo, Contributor
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