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Students get a scope of Black History Month and Black culture

Students get a scope of Black History Month and Black culture

Karen Ambrocio, Managing Editor February 24, 2017

In celebration of Black History Month, the 4th annual Black History Festival aspired to teach students the value of the culture through historical figures and performances.   Eight tables featured different student cultural organizations. The organizations included the Black Student Union...

CHABSS searches for new dean

CHABSS searches for new dean

Stephany Mejia, News Editor February 24, 2017

  The College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral Social Science (CHABSS) hosted open forums for the nominated candidates for the position of dean.   Three candidates were selected and each one of them had its own 45-minute open forum. The three candidates are Dr. Larry Butler, Dr. Krystyna...

Students stand in solidarity against anti-abortion display

Students stand in solidarity against anti-abortion display

Karen Ambrocio, Managing Editor February 24, 2017

More than a dozen students peacefully protested the presence of an anti-abortion display by the Center for Bio-Ethical Reform (CBR) on Feb. 14 at the Kellogg Library Plaza.   A few of them also participated in a protest that took place in the fall semester when CBR came. Feminists United,...

CSUSM and a tuition increase

CSUSM and a tuition increase

Rhiannon Ripley, Assistant News Editor February 24, 2017

  The recession of 2008 impacted the amount of financial support that the California State University System (CSU) receives from the state budget.   State funding to CSUSM began to drop in academic year 2008-09 going from $67.2 million to $53.5 million in 2009-10 academic year. It was...

Exploring what is next after the inauguration

Exploring what is next after the inauguration

Rhiannon Ripley, Assistant News Editor February 13, 2017

Students and faculty gathered on Jan. 26 to discuss President Donald Trump’s inauguration and recent executive actions. Led by ASI Vice President of Student and University Affairs Christopher Morales, the conversation focused on policies, fears and the campus environment in a SBSB classroom. Speakers...

Students, vets, push cancer awareness

Antonio Pequeño IV, A&E Editor February 12, 2017

  Last year, a group of CSUSM students and military veterans received news that a fellow student veteran had been diagnosed with cancer.   Inspired to take action, the group rallied together and garnered support for the student by holding an event where attendees shaved their heads...

Students take a stand against Trump

Students take a stand against Trump

Stephany Mejia, News Editor February 12, 2017

Five students participated in a protest against President Trump’s actions on Feb. 2 during U-hour. The protest occurred at the Kellogg Plaza while a different event was in process.   They did not have an official leader, but junior student Solara Medina is taking action for her beliefs....

Students learn about self-care and coping with stress 298

Students learn about self-care and coping with stress 298

Stephany Mejia, News Editor February 12, 2017

On Jan. 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the USU ballroom, the Student Health and Counseling Services (SHCS) hosted Speed Up Ur (Your) Resilience where approximately 30 students gathered to learn how to cope with stress of the college life.   Speed Up Ur (Your) Resilience is an annual event to...

President Haynes presents Report to the Community speech

President Haynes presents Report to the Community speech

Karen Ambrocio, Managing Editor February 12, 2017

President Karen Haynes delivered her 13th annual report to address the growth, success and future of CSUSM to the community.   Her speech, “Imagine the Possibilities,” discussed the growth of the university since its foundation 1989. As of 2017, CSUSM has more than 38,000 alumni. In 2016,...

CSUSM offers guidance and support for undocumented students

CSUSM offers guidance and support for undocumented students

Rhiannon Ripley, Assistant News Editor February 12, 2017

Under the Trump Administration, many are concerned about immigration rights, particularly on how new laws could apply to college campus communities. Undocumented students have some protections due to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), a policy enacted in 2012 under the Obama administration....

Anthony Jett named first associate director for new Black Student Center

Anthony Jett named first associate director for new Black Student Center

Stephany Mejia, News Editor February 12, 2017

On Jan. 23 Anthony Jett, Sr. took his new position as the first Associate Director for the Black Student Center.   Jett said he plans for the Black Student Center to be a place that students can call their own. He expects students to have healthy conversations about issues in which they can...

CSUSM responds to sexual assault case, asks for dismissal

CSUSM responds to sexual assault case, asks for dismissal

Karen Ambrocio, Managing Editor February 12, 2017

CSUSM has filed an answer in a lawsuit by a suspended student, following a sexual assault case.   The student named “Student Doe” in the complaint, filed the case against the university on Oct. 21, alleging the university failed to provide the student a fair investigation and denied him...

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