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George Takei to speak on career, social justice By Abby Rinaldi C O - N E W S

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On Monday, Star Trek star and social justice activist George Takei will take students on a journey “Where No Story Has Gone Before” in an exploration of his past, rise to fame and issues he is currently fighting for. In his lecture, “An Evening with George Takei,” he will speak at USF about Japanese Internment during WWII, his journey as a celebrity in science fiction and on social media and his role in the battle for LGBT rights, according to Greater Talent Network (GTN). Takei was hired through

George Takei, star of the TV series Star Trek, will speak at the USF Sun Dome on Monday about his career, his rise to the top in social media and his current battles for social justice. SPECIAL TO THE ORACLE GTN by the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) to speak at USF. According to Takei’s contract, GTN’s payment was

$46,750. This included roundtrip airfare, ground transportation, lodging and food. Takei’s career spans five

decades of popular culture. His rise to fame is often associated with his role as Hikaru

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SG leadership hosts town hall

Senate President Pro Tempore Danish Hassan, Chief Justice Milton Llinas, Student Body President-Elect Chris Griffin and Student Body President Andy Rodriguez answered questions at the Student Government (SG) Town Hall concerning the nature of SG. The questions largely came from surveys but some also came from twitter. Griffin shared his plans for transparency within SG and improving relationships across departments. They also discussed how allocation of student funds works and overall safety on campus. ORACLE PHOTO/ADAM MATHIEU


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