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Fact finder sides with faculty in CSU, CFA dispute

Fact finder sides with faculty in CSU, CFA dispute

Jasmine Demers, Managing Editor March 30, 2016

  As the salary dispute between California State University and the California Faculty Association remains stagnant, an independent fact finder sided with the union’s proposal for a 5 percent salary increase. The fact-finding report, which became public on Monday, March 28, marked the...

Sigma Chi Derby Days raises more than $24,000 for cancer treatment charity

Sigma Chi Derby Days raises more than $24,000 for cancer treatment charity

Tiffany Trent, Opinion Editor March 30, 2016

  As part of its philanthropy and its aim to make a difference, Sigma Chi raised and donated more than $24,000 to the Huntsman Cancer Foundation through its Derby Days fundraiser. Derby Days, a week-long philanthropy event,  began on Monday, Feb. 29 and ended on Friday, March 4. Each...

Student activism and protests lead to private meeting with President Haynes

Student activism and protests lead to private meeting with President Haynes

Cory Kay, News Editor March 30, 2016

  CSUSM President Karen Haynes held a private, invitation-based meeting Tuesday, March 28 in which she discussed future social justice actions with a group of student activists. The meeting, held in the Office of the President, resulted from student protests and a list of demands created...

Students spread breast cancer awareness through skill-based presentation

Students spread breast cancer awareness through skill-based presentation

Pierson Cepeda, Assistant Web & Social Media Manager March 30, 2016

  Students gave a presentation called “Make the Breast Choice” on March 16 in the Gender Equity Center to explain the importance of early detection and self-exams as means to prevent breast cancer. The event, co-sponsored by the Gender Equity Center and CHABBS, is among the many events...

CSUSM staff urges students to know their Title IX rights

CSUSM staff urges students to know their Title IX rights

Jasmine Demers, Managing Editor March 30, 2016

  Student Health and Counseling Services (SHCS) recently hosted an event, as a part of the NO More Week of Action, to help students feel safe and well represented at CSUSM. “Know You Title IX Rights,” held on Thursday, March 10, was attended by approximately 30 people, and served as...

Sexual assault intervention training aims to turn bystanders into upstanders

Amy Chastain, Sports Editor March 30, 2016

  The #THATSNOTLOVE Bystander Intervention Training brought the message of the One Love Foundation to CSUSM on March 11 in order to raise awareness of and teach intervention skills about dating violence. Christa Wencl, a Sexual Violence Advocate & Educator, and Health and Wellness...

Negotiation workshop empowers women to attack gender wage gap

Negotiation workshop empowers women to attack gender wage gap

Cesia Cano, Staff Writer March 30, 2016

  The American Association of University Women came to the Career Center at CSUSM to host a negotiation skill-based workshop that aimed to teach women how to overcome the gender-based wage gap. The Start Smart Salary Negotiation event, held on March 16, focused on two things: empowering...

TED Talk challenges expectations of masculinity to increase gender equality

TED Talk challenges expectations of masculinity to increase gender equality

Cesia Cano, Staff Writer March 30, 2016

  Student Health and Counselling Services presented a Ted Talk by Tony Porter that addressed the topic of ending violence against women and changing societal ideas of masculinity. The #ManUp Ted Talk, part of CSUSM’s NO More campaign within the NO More Week of Action, was held on March...

Herstory Month keynote speaker to discuss rape culture

Herstory Month keynote speaker to discuss rape culture

Katlin Sweeney, Editor-in-Chief March 20, 2016

After a month of lectures, workshops and informational sessions about women’s rights and issues, this year’s Herstory Month at CSUSM will culminate with a two-part presentation by artist and political poster designer Favianna Rodriguez. Rodriguez will give her keynote lecture entitled “The Pussy...

Students learn about volunteer opportunities with Wounded Warrior Homes.

CHABSS Global Commitment Initiative brings volunteer opportunities to CSUSM students.

Cory Kay, News Editor March 9, 2016

The College of Humanities, Arts and Behavioral and Social Sciences (CHABSS) Global Commitment Initiative coordinated a fair that brought dozens of volunteer organizations that aimed to connect with students looking to get involved in their communities. The volunteer fair featured over 30 organizations...

Students learn how to carry out respectful discourse at Civility Cafe.

Civility Cafe promotes dialogue to create safe-space environments

Nicole Holman, Assistant News Editor March 9, 2016

The Civility Cafe, a skill-based workshop, aimed to encourage and educate students on how to engage in civil discourse with their peers. John Loggins, University of San Diego's Director of Community-Based Student Leadership and Learning, facilitated the event on Feb. 25 in USU 2310. The workshop...

Civility Campaign showcases Mural Project by Marilyn Huerta and Joanne Tawfills.

Civility Campaign’s Womyn’s Herstory Month celebration

Pierson Cepeda, Assistant Web and Social Media Manager March 9, 2016

Organizers of a Civility Campaign T-shirt day marked the beginning of Women’s Herstory Month—a celebration of women leaders on campus and social issues facing women—during the U-Hour on Tuesday, March 1. A committee from the USU Activities Board, Black Student Union, Latin@ Center and CSUSM...

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