Horror themes in film, television and literature involve vampires, chainsaw-wielding men and evil witches, but socio-historical structures hide behind these fears according to Dr. Natalie Wilson.
Wilson, a professor of Literature and Women’s Studies at CSUSM, delivered a lecture entitled,...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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....
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....
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...
