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Dr. Kurt Lindemann discusses masculinity.

The Queer and Feminist Lecture Series tackles masculinity

Cesia Cano, Staff Writer November 16, 2015

  The Queer and Feminist Lecture Series focuses on the topics of gender, sexuality and health. The series also challenges masculinity and discusses the importance of male figures in the lives of young men. This installment of the series took place on Nov. 4 with guest speaker Dr. Kurt...

Rape Aggression Defense Course Returns to CSUSM

Rape Aggression Defense Course Returns to CSUSM

Harvey Ratanpal, Contributer November 16, 2015

  The Police Department is currently working on a Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) course for women that will be implemented soon in an attempt to better equip students with self-defense skills. The Rape Aggression Defense System is a comprehensive course that begins with awareness, prevention,...

CSUSM police keep bicyclists’ property safe

Harvey Ratenpal, Contributer November 16, 2015

  One of the current strategies used by the Police Department to keep students’ property safe is the CSUSM Bicycle Registration Program. This program allows students the opportunity to voluntarily register their bicycles into a database that is shared with law enforcement agencies across...

Muslim Student Association educate students on Islam

Muslim Student Association educate students on Islam

Jasmine Demers, Managing Editor October 29, 2015

  This week students are bringing awareness to Islam by reaching out to the campus community and asking for support. From Oct. 26 through Oct. 30, the Muslim Student Association (MSA) at CSUSM is celebrating Islam Awareness Week in order to challenge and break down some misconceptions...

Faculty gather at Chavez Plaza to request a 5 percent increase in salary.

Fight for salary increase may lead to strike

Ali Elston, Breaking News Reporter October 29, 2015

  California State University faculty members gathered at Chavez Plaza to rally for more support as they move forward in their fight for a five percent general salary increase. This rally, lasting from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20, featured an open mic that was heard by...

Alan Brown is crowned at the 12th annual Mr. Alpha Chi pageant.

CSUSM hosts male pageant for domestic violence awareness

Andrea Martinez, Assistant Copy Editor October 29, 2015

  Steve Urkel often asks, “Did I do that?” And this time, he did. Alan Brown, who imitated Urkel in the Mr. Alpha Chi pageant was crowned the 2015 winner. Alpha Chi Omega held the 12th annual Mr. Alpha Chi pageant on Oct. 15 at the USU Ballroom to raise awareness of domestic violence....

Presidents Champion Award recipient, Thiana Ruiz.

CSUSM student receives inaugural Student Champion Award

Rhiannon Ripley, Editorial Assistant October 29, 2015

  As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, CSUSM works to recognize the still-present achievement gap Hispanic students face. In an effort to decrease this achievement gap, a grant of 2.6 million dollars was given to the campus, which will go towards creating programs that will help to improve...

Adam Shapiro steps down as CHABSS Dean

Adam Shapiro steps down as CHABSS Dean

Katlin Sweeney, Editor-in-chief October 29, 2015

  Dr. Adam Shapiro’s decision to step down as Dean of the College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences marks a pivotal change for both him and the college. Shapiro graduated from the University of Florida with a B.A. in Sociology with Honors and from the University of...

Comedic sketch performance highlights importance of cultural diversity, equality

Cory Kay, Assistant Features Editor October 29, 2015

  A duo of comedic actors with a program called The Black-Jew Dialogues came to CSUSM to put on a performance highlighting the negative impacts of cultural stereotyping and discrimination. This performance was part of the fall 2015 Arts & Lectures series at CSUSM and was held on Oct....

UC Santa Barbara professor shares impact of capitalism with CSUSM Lecture on campus reveals economic research findings

Rhiannon Ripley, Editorial Assistant October 29, 2015

  Professor and author William Robinson introduced the findings of his research on the effects capitalism has on a global scale and its impact in the sociological world. Robinson has dedicated his years teaching and researching Sociology and Latin America Studies at UC Santa Barbara....

LGBTQA community celebrated at local festival The Pride Center represents CSUSM at Pride By the Beach

LGBTQA community celebrated at local festival The Pride Center represents CSUSM at Pride By the Beach

Nicole Holman, Community News Editor October 29, 2015

  North County residents gathered in downtown Oceanside for a festival celebrating the LGBTQA community. The annual celebration of diversity, Pride by the Beach, was held on Saturday, Oct. 10 at Oceanside beach. This event, hosted by the North County LGBT Center, is a community event intended...

CSUSM event sheds light on housing issues from US to Mexico Speakers inform community of low-income, immigrant struggles

CSUSM event sheds light on housing issues from US to Mexico Speakers inform community of low-income, immigrant struggles

Nicole Holman, Community News Reporter October 29, 2015

  Students, faculty and community members gathered together to learn about housing issues in both Mexico and the United States at Housing is a Human Right, an event that took place on Friday, Oct. 23 at CSUSM. Featuring Enrique Reynoso of Los Panchos, this event was presented in both English...

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