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Women’s day lunch

Elizabeth Cruz, Web & Social Media Assistant March 31, 2017

On March 9, after International Women's Day, ASI Gender Equity hosted a Women’s day lunch for students and staff at the USU Ballroom..   Mexican food was served. Everyone was welcomed to sit at the tables and students had the opportunity to meet each other.   Each table had a...

Congratulations class of 2017!

Gayana Parsegova, Opinion Editor March 31, 2017

Graduating Seniors of CSUSM, congratulations on accomplishing this milestone!   March 15 to 16 in the USU Ballroom, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. graduating students of CSUSM joined together in order to purchase various items for their commencement ceremony held this upcoming May.   Students...

ASI initiatives provides student success

Stephany Mejia, News Editor March 31, 2017

The Associated Student, Inc. (ASI) is working on initiatives that the benefits the students. The initiatives include a 24-hour library, a food pantry and increased funding for student organizations.   ASI Student at Large Representative for Sustainability, Diana Bautista said that about 50...

Students advocate for local environmental causes

Stephany Mejia, News Editors March 31, 2017

The Environmental Studies Club hosted a demonstration and rally called People for the Planet on March 14 and 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The club divided the days to focus on environmental issues and humanitarian issues.   The event focused on informing students about climate change, Syrian...

McManus shares progress of Diversity and Inclusion strategic plan

Stephany Mejia, News Editor March 31, 2017

The new Chief Diversity Officer, Joe-Joe McManus, discussed the draft copy of the Action Steps for the Diversity and Inclusion strategic plan including compositional diversity, curriculum, inclusive climate and institutionalized diversity.   Several faculty members and one student gathered...

Latina leaders empower students with their success

Karen Ambrocio, Managing Editor March 31, 2017

Four successful Latinas- Alessandra Lezama, Mara Elliott, Catherine Garcia and Ana De Santiago- spoke about their career paths and what they had to overcome working as women in nontraditional fields.   The second event of the Women Breaking Boundaries Speaker Series, held on March 27 focused...

CSU Board of Trustees approve 2017-2018 tuition increase

Rhiannon Ripley, Assistant News Editor March 31, 2017

On March 22, the CSU Board of Trustees (BOT) voted 11 to 8 approving the recommended 5 percent tuition increase starting the 2017-18 academic year. Undergraduate programs of 6.1 units or more will increase tuition from $5,472 to $5,742 as of fall 2017. The Board of Trustees has been discussing...

Peeping Tom

Layda Galvan, Editor-In-Chief March 30, 2017

University Police Department issued a warning Wednesday of a reported “Peeping Tom” at about 3 p.m in the fourth floor of Kellogg Library   The suspect is described as in his early 20s and is approximately 5’ 4”, white male with brown eyes and curly dark brown hair that hangs below his...

Bible marathon for CSUSM community

Bible marathon for CSUSM community

Gayana Parsegova, Opinion Editor February 24, 2017

Priority Christian is a campus organization that provides a sense of spiritual tranquility and connection of the Christian faith for all CSUSM students to embrace themselves in. The organization welcomes  and encourages everyone to partake in their activities.   On Feb. 6 in front of the...

Speaking the Language of Love on Valentine’s Day

Speaking the Language of Love on Valentine’s Day

Cesia Cano, Staff Writer February 24, 2017

The Associated Student Inc. (ASI) organized the Show Love. Share Love event to promote Valentine’s Day and inform students on the five languages of love.   The event was held on Feb. 14 at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Forum Plaza. Students had the opportunity to stop at different tables to...

Latin@ Center teaches different cultures of love

Stephany Mejia, News Editor February 24, 2017

The Latin@ Center hosted El dia del Amor y Amistad (the day of love and friendship), for students to expand their knowledge about Latino countries traditions of expressing love.   On Feb. 14 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., the Latin@ Center presented a PowerPoint presentation to students explaining...

Pride Center informs students about the LGBTQ community

Pride Center informs students about the LGBTQ community

Micaela Johansson, Assistant Opinion Editor February 24, 2017

Students and faculty attended this semester's first SafeZone Educational Training on Tuesday Feb. 14 between 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in order to gain a better understanding of the LGBTQA+ community.   Participants watched an introductory video and were part of the discussion and activities to gain...

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