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Presidential Search Open Forum

Citlally Arroyo, Assistant News Editor December 7, 2018

Following the announcement of President Karen Haynes’ retirement, effective June 30, 2019, the CSUSM Presidential Committee is searching for a new president.   On Friday, Nov. 30, the CSUSM Presidential Search Committee held its first meeting in an open forum at the USU Ballroom from 1...

Maskulinity-Revolution Starts at Home

Christina Suarez, News Reporter December 7, 2018

To begin the discussion about hypermasculinity Cross-Cultural Center program specialist Elisa Serna asked the question, “What do you picture when you hear the word man?” “strong,” “tall,” “overpowering” were some of the words uttered around the room. At first, these words seem to describe...

CSUSM raises double amount of donations

CSUSM raises double amount of donations

Layda Galvan & Karen Ambrocio, EIC & Managing Editor December 7, 2018

Within 24 hours the CSUSM community and partners raised $448,955 and received more than 1,400 gifts in their third annual Giving Day.     CSUSM Giving Day was held on Nov. 27 from 12 a.m. to 11:59 p.m which coincides with the global Giving Tuesday. The purpose of this day is for the community...

Gender Equity Center hosts Black Women in Leadership

Adrianna Adame, News Reporter December 7, 2018

Female faculty and staff gathered to speak about their experiences in leadership positions.   The Black Student Center and the Gender Equity Center (GEC) hosted the Black Women in Leadership on Nov. 28 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. in the GEC.   Black Women in Leadership is a part of the...

Veterans Center hold seminar to aid student veterans

Chase Spear, Staff Writer November 30, 2018

On Nov. 16, the CSUSM Veterans Center hosted a seminar known as the Vet Net Ally Program, which is designed to help faculty raise awareness about the needs of military veterans attending CSUSM.   The program was hosted by the Veterans Center staff, including retired Marine Corps veteran, Moses...

Guest speakers during the careers in social justice event at the career center on Nov.8.

Social justice panel provides its expertise

Chase Spear, Staff Writer November 30, 2018

On Nov. 8, the Career Center hosted a discussion panel that gave students insight and information on social justice within the modern career field.   The five panelists were Kesha Dunigan, EEO Specialist for the FAA, Office of Civil Rights, Char Booth, Associate Dean of the CSUSM Library...

CSUSM celebrates one year smoke and tobacco-free campus

CSUSM celebrates one year smoke and tobacco-free campus

Adrianna Adame, News Reporter November 30, 2018

Let’s Clear the Air celebrated CSUSM’s one year anniversary of being a smoke and tobacco-free campus on Nov. 15.   The event, sponsored by CSUSM Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs and Safety Health and Sustainability, was held at Kellogg Plaza from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.   In April...

Students from the CSUSM Student Philanthropy Council, from left to right (I need to ask someone), then Chris Morales, and Anna Rapada.

Campus prepares for CSUSM Giving Day

Citlally Arroyo, Assistant News Editor November 30, 2018

CSUSM Giving Day is a 24-hour social media driven campaign to raise money for scholarships, programs and departments throughout the university.   It will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 27 in conjunction with Giving Tuesday, or #GivingTuesday that occurs each year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving...

Students learn about campus drug policies

Adrianna Adame, News Reporter November 7, 2018

Several guest speakers informed students about the freedoms, consequences and health issues regarding marijuana at “What do you Know?... About Marijuana,” an event hosted by Student Health and Counseling Services (SHCS).   The event held on Oct. 30 at the USU ballroom featured Susan Writer,...

Real Monsters Art Exhibit displays posters to raise awareness about mental health disorders on Halloweenfest on Oct. 30.

Halloweenfest educates students on responsible drinking

Kathleen Carpio, Staff Writer November 7, 2018

Think before you drink.   A day prior to Halloween, the Halloweenfest provided students the opportunity to learn to party safely and learn their blood alcohol content limits.   Hosted by the Student Health and Counseling Services (SHCS), this event included Halloween games while...

In the Gender Equity Center students talk about the experience of being pregnant in college on Oct. 25.

Attorney shares information on pregnant student accommodations

Antonio Pequeño IV, News Editor November 7, 2018

The Gender Equity Center hosted a discussion about the nuances of pregnancy and lactation rights given to college students under Title IX.   Jessica Lee, a staff attorney at the Center for WorkLife Law at the University of California Hastings College of the Law, was the guest speaker for...

One of the many posters spread by the White Supremacist organization found in the X, Y, Z parking lot.

UPD takes down white nationalist posters, prompts investigation

Layda Galvan and Karen Ambrocio November 7, 2018

“Identity Evropa, European Roots American Greatness.”   This message was found in several locations of the CSUSM campus on Monday, Oct. 29 and taken down by University Police Department.   Half a dozen to a dozen posters were found in the following locations: by the bus stop...

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