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CSUDH alumna’s bilingual book publishing company is flourishing
Cotton’s pivotal role in African American history and culture
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NOVEMBER 16, 2017 VOL. 19, NO. 222
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CSU trustees take a stand for DACA By Kenia Cabahug Staff Writer
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Ariana Stein (left) Patty Rodriguez (right) often do read alongs of their Lil’ Libros book signings
Bilingual publishing page has turned By Fernanda M. Tovar Editor-In-Chief
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ftentimes, college students graduate and go into careers that don’t relate to their degrees. For Cal State Dominguez Hills alumna Ariana Stein, who graduated with a bachelor’s in business administration in 2008, her degree helped with the fundamen-
tals of running Lil’ Libros, a bilingual book publishing company. Stein co-founded Lil’ Libros with longtime friend Patty Rodriguez. The idea came about during a 2014 phone call between Stein and Rodriguez. Both mothers wanted to ensure that their children’s
generation overcame assimilation and learned about their culture’s history. “Patty had been on a bilingual journey since the birth of her first-born, Alexander,” Stein said. “She submitted manuscripts to many publishers hoping to start the first carnation of Lil’ Libros with
their support.” Rodriguez faced many obstacles. Some publishing companies rejected her idea, and one publisher stereotypically – and inaccurately – said the Latino community doesn’t actually read to children. When Rodriguez told Stein
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Grant received to help men National Guard is of color complete degrees recruiting at CSUDH By Eduardo Landa
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ince 1960, Cal State Dominguez Hills has been the home to a diverse community of students. The campus claims over 100,000 alumni, including doctors, scientists, engineers, educators, psychologists and entrepreneurs. These leaders, who hail from different fields, are striving to make a difference in the lives of those around them. Though CSUDH is the alma mater for tens of thousands of minorities and women, graduation rates
among men of color are low compared to white men nationwide. This is an issue in the CSU system overall. To help close the gap, the College of Futures Foundation granted CSUDH a $166,000 grant to help men of color complete their degrees. “While school success and postsecondary degree attainment of men of color at all levels in the national pipeline are important, this project will focus on the California State University and system wide
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he halls of any university are generally a good place for the military to recruit and Cal State Dominguez Hills is no different. The California Army National Guard is recruiting CSUDH students to serve. The Guard offers full-time, paid training as well as financial aid. Those who enlist will work one weekend a month and two weeks a year. This is not active duty service, so those who sign up will not be required to move; they will serve in the
Los Angeles area. The National Guard is offering multiple benefits for students willing to enlist. One is $17,000 a year for college tuition. Monthly paychecks and health benefits are also offered. In order to prepare students for their futures, the Guard offers job training in over 100 fields, including medical, computers, military intelligence, military police and infantry. In order to enlist, there
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he California State University board of trustees unanimously passed a resolution Nov. 8 encouraging the state’s largest public university system to support and advocate Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) for students, faculty and staff. “Most are the first in their family to attend college, and they work hard to further their educations,” Chancellor Timothy P. White said. “Many serve as campus leaders and have ambitious goals centered on improving the lives of others across their communities.” Trustees encouraged the state to continue to support DACA students since President Trump declined to extend an executive order to continue the program, which protects young people who were taken into the country illegally as children through no fault of their own. Trump passed the issue to Congress, which has yet to take action. About 8,3000 undocumented students were admitted to and attend the CSU’s 23 campuses, which is “consistent with California law,” according to the meeting agenda. CSUDH has shown its support for DACA students with the Toro Dreamers Success Center (TDSC), where Dreamers can obtain information regarding new DACA updates, scholarships and guidance. You can make an appointment to visit the center by phone (310) 243-2782, in person, or by emailing center Coordinator Daniel Caballero at dcaballero@csudh.edu. Drop-in appointments are also available. TDSC hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. The center is located in Loker Student Union Room 110B.
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what happened, they decided they would change the world together. “If we weren’t getting the content we wanted, we had to create it,” Stein said. “We had our very first book, `Loteria: First Words / Primeras Palabras,’ a month later.” Fast forward three years to today. “Our books are sold at 600 Target stores nationwide, Barnes & Noble, Scholastic, Amazon, various museums, over 150 independent retail-
ers, libraries and schools,” Stein said. Stein and Rodriguez recently landed a new distribution deal with Gibbs Smith, a publisher from Layton, Utah, which takes effect on Jan. 1, and will put their books in more locations. Although things are looking up for Stein and Rodriguez, they faced an uphill battle getting started. From doing nonstop research on publishing and personally coming up with the funds to build the
company, both are proud of how far they have come. “We’ve had parents come up to us to tell us that these books changed their children’s lives,” Stein said. “They share that Lil’ Libros books are their favorite, and that it has helped their vocabulary in both languages, English and Spanish. This type of reaction is what inspires us to keep fighting the good fight.” All of their books can also be purchased online at lillibros.com.
Educators encouraged to support undocumented students By Eduardo Landa Staff Writer
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ational Educators Coming Out Day events will continue through Nov. 17 in support of campus Dreamers. Coming Out Day encourages faculty to publicly support undocumented students. The events highlight the different struggles undocumented students face and explore ways the university can help with supporting these students, according to an email sent to all students. There are seven campus events throughout the week, each with different topics of discussion. The first event was the
“UndocuConference” on Nov. 11. This was a one-day conference, where participants discussed the different ways to support undocumented students. On Nov. 14, there was a “Tabling Event & Awareness Rally” held by the Toro Dreamers Success Center, Undocumented Student Ally Coalition and the E.N.F -- An Immigrant Student Alliance. On Nov. 15, there was “The Social Potluck Mixer,” where students interacted while enjoying food. “The Undocutalk,” where students share their stories
and both educators and students discuss how they can change policy to improve access to education, will take place Nov. 16. The last event, Nov. 17, is the “Undocu Ally Training Event.” It will be held at Claudia Hampton Hall WH-165D and teach attendees “the challenges undocumented students’ face, the policies that impact these students, best practices and more.” On Tuesday Nov. 11 there was a Healing Circle, where students can talk about how issues regarding immigration has affected them.
Your quick guide to survive finals By Andrea Scott Staff Writer
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he fall semester is coming to an end, the seasons are changing, stress is rising and sleep is, well, elusive. Finals week is coming up quick, Toros, and there are plenty of resources on campus to help you succeed. The library will have special hours of operation to accommodate increased studying and research for final papers. The library and help desk will be open from 8 a.m. to 11
p.m. Nov. 27-30. From Dec. 1-3, the library will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., before ramping up to 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. Dec. 4-7 (the help desk will close at 11 p.m. on those dates). CSUDH also offers free oneon-one or group tutoring. Each appointment has a duration of 30 minutes. Same day appointments are also available on a first-come first-served basis. To make an appointment, call (310) 243-3827. Group tutoring is also an
option. The schedule is posted online with each tutor’s name, subjects taught and available days and times. Students are allowed to schedule up to three tutoring appointments a week, up to a week in advance. Those interested will need to bring their student identification card, a copy of their work, copy of the assignment, any relevant materials and a list of struggles or questions.
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Posters around campus invite students to join the National Guard
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are basic eligibility requirements. Recruits must be 17 to 34 years old. They are not allowed to have any felonies or be on probation. They must also be in good health. Lastly, they must be American citizens or green card holders.
With tuition going up, students can take part in the financial aid offered by the National Guard. Those who are interested can contact Staff Sgt. Alonzo Martinez, the on-campus recruiter, at alonzo.martinez.mil@mail.mil or (562) 607-1539.
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disparities that compel us to act,” said William Franklin, vice president of student affairs, who is in charge of writing the grant and will help administer it. This grant will enable all 23 Cal State campuses to not only plan but to or-
ganize and share “models of best practices” for young men of color. These forums will include leaders from academic affairs, student affairs departments, and students from throughout the CSU system.
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Exhibit paints the African American experience By Jacqueline Resendiz Morales Staff Writers
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he “Made in Cotton” exhibit, which opened Oct. 25, will continue through Dec. 7 at Cal State Dominguez Hills. The exhibit focuses on racial politics, the production of cotton and the history of slavery. The exhibition has pieces from artists Mark Steven Greenfield, Karen Hampton and Raksha Parekh. Each artist excels in different types of imagery, from using cotton as textiles to ink drawings. The artists decided to use cotton as a look into
African American struggle. On the first day of the exhibit, Greenfield, the artist who is curating the show, talked with guests about his journey and what has inspired him to create art. He described experiences throughout his life that have shaped the way in which he creates his art, such as traveling to Africa and having a religious, cultural and spiritual experience reflected in his paintings. His work – and this exhibition – covers difficult subject matter regarding the African
American experience. And not everyone has always been comfortable with his work. “I was being criticized by a specific generation, and I had to respect the fact that some people could not accept it based on their experience,” he said. “For instance, my grandmother, who grew up in Tennessee, could not tolerate it because she was too close to it … (and) my mother said, ‘These things are taboo’.” But younger generations understood the ground he was trying to cover and was
more accepting of challenging subject matter. “I felt it was a time to take a turn,” he said. “To take the power away from them, you can only take possession of it, and you can only take possession of it if you can change the context enough, so that people engaging in and so my children’s generation can look at it and say that’s an important part of history but that’s not me.” The show is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday in LaCourte Hall-A107.
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Play Preview:
‘The Little Prince’ brings out students inner-child By Jacqueline Resendiz Morales Staff Writer
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he Little Prince,” directed by theater department Professor Kelly Herman, made its debut at Cal State Dominguez Hills earlier this month. Performances are scheduled for 8 p.m. Nov. 16-17 and 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Nov. 18. “It’s got music, dancing, it’s fun, and it’s sad, so it’s all of it, it’s everything,” Herman said. This is the first play for
children that the theater department has produced in quite some time. “The biggest challenge to make a play for children is to not condescend because kids can always see through and be able to be as honest as possible otherwise children lose interest,” Herman said. Herman has taught children’s theater for 17 years and was in and ran an award-winning tour for children’s
theater for nine years. She has performed for thousands of children in her career. When asked to explain her version of “The Little Prince” in more detail, Herman said, “There are some darker elements involved, but it’s a musical and it’s about a journey, and it’s about holding on to who you are as a person as you grow up and how we can’t let that child within us go away.”
What can you learn from watching the play? “They can expect to have introspection afterwards, entertainment and food for thought, which I think is really important especially for college students because sometimes college students think about what they should do versus what they feel their passion is, so they funnel themselves in a way,” Herman said. “They don’t
want to wake up as an aviator in their 40s and think, `Oh my gosh, I really wanted to do this.’ You know, for an adult it’s a cautionary tale; for a child it’s a whimsical journey that the Little Prince is going through.” Herman said the best ages for children to enjoy the play are 7 to 12. “If we have done it right, it should be magical and transformative,” she said.
Play Review:
The Edison Theater presents a sold out spectacular By Morgan Williams Staff Writer
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n Nov. 11 “The Little Prince,” directed by Theater Department Professor Kelly Herman had a sold out matinee showing at 1 pm. The student and faculty members did an amazing job
telling the classic story of “The Little Prince.” The production was held in the Edison or otherwise known as the little theater. There was a more intimate feeling while watching the play because of how close the audience members were to
the actors. The play had an amazing group of actors, including Nikolai Gendnov, Paisley Rose Carswell, Vanessa Williams, Ryan Kann, Gavin Burrell and Kelsie Martin, who not only could act but had musical
talent as well. The artwork and visual presentations were made by the students themselves. The play is for all age groups to watch and understand. A few moments involved interactive activities from the audience,
which kept the play interesting. If the play was missed it will also be showing Nov. 16, 17 and 18. The times of the show vary from 1 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. “The Little Prince” is a must see show, catch it before it is gone.
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Toros fight off Golden Eagles in first round victory By Miguel Angel Lomeli Staff Writer
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he men’s soccer team had its first playoff game of the year on Nov. 9. It was also the fourth installment against Cal State Los Angeles. The game was an immediate rematch, as the teams faced off a week before in the conference championship, where the Golden Eagles won on penalty kicks. Dominguez Hills came out
strong from the opening whistle and controlled possession for most of the first half. Fifteen minutes into the game, the Toros already had five shots on goal, while CSULA still hadn’t even taken one. Just as they had in the regular season, the Toros played with a higher level of physicality than the Golden Eagles.
A combination of aggressive play and steady ball control led to the Toros having a first half advantage in shots, leading 12-2. Even with six times as many shots, Dominguez Hills was unable to put a score on the board and the first half ended tied at 0. It was in the 58th minute when Toro midfielder Adam
Vargas, a junior, fired home a screamer from outside the box into the top right corner after getting the pass from sophomore Leonardo Nogueira. It was Vargas’ seventh goal of the season, and arguably the most important. From that point on, Dominguez Hills knew they had to hold on to the lead,
and they did just that. With a bend, but don’t break defense, the Toros didn’t allow any real scoring chances for CSULA. The Toros’ defense only allowed the Golden Eagles to take a total of eight shots the entire game. The lone goal gave the Toros the 1-0 win for its first victory this post season.
Season ends with the return of three top scorers next season By Miguel Angel Lomeli Staff Writer
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he Dominguez Hills men’s soccer season came to an end in the second round of the playoffs on Nov. 11. California Baptist University crushed the Toros 5-0. The Toros ended their season with an overall record of
13-5-3 and 9-2-1 in conference. In the playoff match, Dominguez struggled to maintain possession throughout the game and get off a shot in the first half. The squad found itself having to play catchup for what felt like the entire game.
When the first half ended, Cal Baptist had taken 18 shots and had already had two goals in the 28th and 37th minute. The second half was just as bad for the Toros. They took three shots to CBU’s 11. Even with those three shots,
Dominguez Hills was unable to put any points on the board. Cal Baptist found the net three more times in the second half, with goals coming in the 49th, 86th and 87th minutes. The loss ended the season for the Toros, but it was a
good run. The team looks to improve next year. Head Coach Joe Flanagan will have eight returning starters next year, including three of the top goal scorers: Leonardo Nogueira, Adam Vargas and Carlos Escobedo.
Opinions:
Mass shooters are really domestic terrorists By Kenia Cabahug Staff Writer
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any have tied the recent spate of mass shootings to Donald Trump becoming president. Could there be a relationship? There could be indeed. Since he stepped into office things have escalated. I’m not saying he is the reason why there are so many shootings, but he has no filter when it comes to speaking his mind, validating others with bizarre
beliefs, and he has done nothing in regards to gun control. Another concern: It worries me that officials refuse to call these shooters what they are: domestic terrorists. A terrorist is someone who instills terror into others. Isn’t that what all these mass shootings have done? These shootings have indeed caused terror in the victims, the families of the victims and anyone who is aware
of these heart-breaking events. Officials justify the actions of the shooters by saying they had mental health issues. Killing innocent people and committing such massacres cannot be justified by anything, not even mental health. There have been many shootings this year, leaving thousands dead, injured or traumatized. Many have lost family, friends, coworkers,
neighbors, you name it. Some of those affected are just finding the courage to come to light and talk about their experiences. I have been fortunate enough to not be personally affected by any of the shootings, yet I am traumatized by what is happening in our country. I am scared enough to have second thoughts of going to concerts, Las Vegas, even church, which should be
a safe haven for all. Yet I will not let the terror stop me from living my life to the fullest. Whether we have been personally affected by any of the shootings, we must not let the shooters win. Instead of pointing fingers, we can help each other in addressing gun control, racism and any other issue stopping us from living comfortably in our country.
Recent earthquakes remind Californians to be prepared By LaQuanda McNeil Staff Writer
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urricanes, flooding, and monsoons are not the only natural disasters to ravage the world in 2017. A magnitude 7.3 earthquake hit the border between Iraq and Iran Sunday Nov. 12, leaving more than 400 dead and at least 7,000 injured, according to the British Broadcast Service.
“The earthquake hit around 9:21 a.m. local time about 19 miles southwest of Halabja, near the northeastern border with Iran,” the US Geological Survey said, and tremors stretched to Turkey, Israel, and Kuwait. It was the deadliest quake of 2017, according to the BBC. Most of the deaths were reported from the Kermanshah
province region of Iran. It has been reported that some villages lost their telecommunications systems and power. Rescuers worked all night to search for people stuck under damaged buildings affected by the earthquake. Mexico was also hit with an earthquake in September. The 7.1 magnitude earthquake left 216 people dead.
Does this mean that California may face a big earth quake soon? “Scientists say it’s possible for Southern California to be hit by a magnitude 8.2 earthquake,” according to the Los Angeles Times. “Such a quake would be far more destructive to the Los Angeles area because the San Andreas fault runs very close
to and underneath densely populated areas.” An earthquake can strike at any time. Always have an earthquake kit prepared for yourself and your family. Keep yourself and your family safe by visiting FEMA. gov for some tips on how to prepare yourself and your family for earthquakes and other natural disasters.
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