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Anthropology professor contributes research on American Indian community

Sonni Simmons, News Editor November 27, 2015

  A professor within the Anthropology department at CSUSM provides original research on a variety of medical ailments affecting the American Indian community. Dr. Laurette McGuire specializes in Medical and Indigenous Anthropology at CSUSM. McGuire’s research involves the connection...

SDSU professor of Women’s Studies addresses misconceptions of Muslim women

SDSU professor of Women’s Studies addresses misconceptions of Muslim women

Cesia Cano, Staff Writer November 27, 2015

  The Queer and Feminist Lecture Series challenged the stereotypes surrounding Muslim women and the misconceptions of their culture. The installment of the series took place on Nov. 18 with guest speaker Dr. Huma Ahmed-Ghosh, professor in the Department of Women's Studies at San Diego...

Student initiative to bring feminine products to Syrian refugees

Student initiative to bring feminine products to Syrian refugees

Sonni Simmons, News Editor November 27, 2015

  Students of Comm 456, Leadership and Social Change, came together for a Community Service learning project that will aid female Syrian refugees, providing them with sanitary napkins, diapers and clothing. Sisterhood of the Traveling Pads is a campaign created by CSUSM students Dolores...

Fresh perspectives of water series concludes with economics

Fresh perspectives of water series concludes with economics

Rhiannon Ripley, Editorial Assistant November 27, 2015

  Where there is water, there is life. California is facing a drought and our state and local governments advocate for conservations. To assure conservation, water rates have risen across the state. CSUSM held the final forum in the Fresh Perspectives on California’s Water series...

Film screening addresses economic power struggles

Resty Grey, Staff Writer November 27, 2015

  The Conversations That Matter series held a film screening in order to draw attention to class inequality. This event was the last of the series for Fall 2015. Dozens of students attended the screening of the 2013 film, “Inequality For All,” narrated by former Secretary of Labor,...

Students pledge to prevent sexual assault

Students pledge to prevent sexual assault

Nicole Holman, Community News Editor November 27, 2015

  Students took the pledge to put an end to sexual assault at the It’s On Us event on campus. On Thursday, Nov. 11, students gathered in Cesar Chavez Plaza during U-Hour to participate in the event, which featured information on recognizing and aiding in the prevention of sexual assault...

Social justice summit encourages acceptance

Social justice summit encourages acceptance

Nicole Holman, Community News Editor November 27, 2015

  Students, faculty and campus leaders gathered for a weekend of discussion and development of leadership skills at the CSUSM Social Justice Summit. During the weekend of Nov. 13 through Nov.15, CSUSM students attended an educational summit dedicated to activities and conversations related...

Pictured left to right are eight members of the ASI Board of Directors. Grady Mitchell, James Ferrales, Mads Elton Milsen, Rhiannon Ripley, Brian Newbury, Joshua Maffei, Carlos Morales, and Yazmin Doroteo.

Town hall airs concerns over parking, student life

Sonni Simmons and Cory Kay November 16, 2015

  Associated Students Incorporated (ASI) held the first “town hall” style meeting to give students a chance to make their voices heard. Wanting to ensure accurate student representation, ASI allowed attendees of the meeting, held Nov. 5 during U-hour, to express concerns, inquire about...

CSUSM hosts Veterans Day events

CSUSM hosts Veterans Day events

Tiffany Trent, Assistant Opinion Editor November 16, 2015

  Veterans Day honors American veterans who have served the country with honor. CSUSM celebrates this holiday with various events throughout November. The Veterans Center will host several events in honor of Veterans Day during the second week of November. Beginning Nov. 9, there will...

Panelists discuss issues surrounding hunger and homelessness

Panelists discuss issues surrounding hunger and homelessness

Shanice Davis, Features Editor November 16, 2015

  As a part of the CSUSM Conversations That Matter Series, panelists brought attention to issues that affect the lives of many and called audience members to action. On Oct. 29, panelists Donald Stump, Megan Dunn, Lisa Posard, Charity Brant, Vanessa Arteaga, Diana Rabban and Cheryl McMahen...

CFA interns hired at CSUSM

Ali Elston, Breaking News Reporter November 16, 2015

  The California Faculty Association (CFA) at CSUSM has been working closely with interns on campus in hopes of building a partnership between students and faculty. The interns, Karen GuzmXn and Emilee Ramirez, are working to create a bridge between students and faculty with the goal of...

Lecture presents social justice perspective on scary stories

Lecture presents social justice perspective on scary stories

Andrea Martinez, Assistant Copy Edito November 16, 2015

  Horror themes in film, television and literature involve vampires, chainsaw-wielding men and evil witches, but socio-historical structures hide behind these fears according to Dr. Natalie Wilson. Wilson, a professor of Literature and Women’s Studies at CSUSM, delivered a lecture entitled,...

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