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ROACHES! Cockroach infestation on campus leaves student residents plagued with pests. Kenneth Cyprian Contributing Writer
“I’ve personally killed about ten roaches. I’ve used everything from containers to our kitchen mop,” -Daron Bryant
Thousands of unwanted guests have moved into Cal State LA’s campus housing, forcing Cal State LA residents to fight off an infestation of American cockroaches.
Maintenance workers have been receiving multiple work orders to fix the roach problem “An ongoing situation after multiple attempts to try and get maintenance to fix it,” said current resident Daron Bryan. It took three times for them to come and fix the situation.”
The infestation is not isolated to just campus housing, however: “They’re nasty man,” said Cal State LA’s head maintenance worker Miguel Mata. “They’re all over, buildings 2, 3 and 5.”
Nothing is off limits when trying to kill cockroaches that appear in students’ rooms.
The cockroach appearance began around the time that Gastroenteritis forced the school to close the dining hall for a week. “Different forms of gastroenteritis including: food poisoning, dysentery and diarrhea appear to be the principal diseases transmitted by these cockroaches,” according to the Department of Entomology at Penn State University.
“I’ve personally killed about 10 roaches. I’ve used everything from containers to our kitchen mop,” said Bryant. Mata has been the primary resource in helping eradicate the roaches from the living quarters.
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A student spotted a cockroach crawling out of an AC vent in a campus dorm.
“I think they’re coming from the A/C drain pipe and then from there travel to the vents,” said Mata. Residents have started to shut
off their A/C units as a counterattack to stop roaches from coming into their rooms and dining areas. “I can’t turn the A/C or heaters on because they come through here,” said current resident Jordan Rogers. Maintenance workers can only place traps in areas of the room and cover any open pipes that they may be coming from. They are not allowed to spray any chemicals except for raid. In an attempt to control the situation, the University has hired professional exterminators as reinforcements. Specifically, ISOTECH Pest Management has sprayed down multiple dorms. As unwelcome guests continue to lurk in various buildings at the University, a solution has not yet been found.
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State Funds to Help Fight Campus Hunger families and investments.
California State University campuses receive funding to combat student hunger.
“This budget provides money to repair infrastructure, pay down debt, invest in schools, fund the earned income tax credit and provide Medi-Cal health care for millions of Californians,” Brown said. “All while maintaining fiscal prudence.”
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The distribution of awards, which range from $40,000$155,000, will be directly disbursed to CSU campuses.
On March 15, California State University (CSU) announced $2 million in funding that is to be divided among its 23 CSU campuses.
Following the disbursement, they will be used toward supporting existing efforts to combat student hunger.
The funds will be used to further student success and support the CSU Basic Needs Initiative.
It will also help to raise awareness for services offered on campus and developing measures that provide further assistance to students in need.
This award in funding was a result of Senate Bill 85, which was signed into law in June 2017 by California Governor Brown, granting $7.5 million in support of Hunger-Free College Campuses.
On CSU campuses, the Basic Needs Initiative is a schoolwide commitment to tackling barriers that prevent student success both inside and outside of the classroom.
CSU, University of California and California Community College systems each received a one-time $2.5 million funding to help promote student success and combat student hunger. The bill is part of Governor Jerry Brown’s commitment to a balanced state budget that, despite fiscal uncertainties, will continue to support struggling
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California State Universities recieve $2 million across all 23 campuses to combat student hunger.
Aside from quality education, this initiative is CSU’s commitment to helping meet students’ basic needs such as physical health, housing, mental well-being, food, safety, financial support and a sense of belonging.
Denise Bevly, the CSU Director of Student Wellness and Basic Needs Initiative, highlighted in a press statement the correlation between physical and educational needs: “When students’ basic needs are not addressed, it can have an impact on their holistic wellbeing and academic growth. This additional funding will enable our campuses to better support students by expanding services such as meal-sharing programs, CalFresh enrollment and emergency grants.” At Cal State LA, Food and Housing Security was established as one of multiple initiatives that addresses student needs with food and housing security. The university provides student assistance services such as CalFresh, Emergency Financial and Housing Assistance, a donation link to Basic Needs Support and a Food Pantry that takes donations and gives food to students regardless of verified need. Any remaining funds will be utilized to support other campus efforts for student success such as professional development, technical assistance and marketing efforts.
E. Coli Outbreak Remains Unsolved hand washing,” said Cal State LA’s resident epidemiologist Dr. Claudia Toledo-Corral.
Investigators continue their search for the source of bacteria that hospitalized students.
Symptoms associated with E. coli include diarrhea, blood in stool, abdominal cramps and vomiting. Affected individuals should drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration and seek immediate care from the University’s Student Health Center or their personal healthcare provider.
Kenneth Cyprian Contributing Writer The investigation to find the cause of the E. coli 157 outbreak at Cal State LA may take longer than initially expected. Officials from the Los Angeles Department of Health estimated that it may take them two months to track down the bacteria that sent four students to the hospital and closed the dining hall for a week.
There are several ways to protect against infection and as well as means to prevent future outbreaks at the University. According to DPH officials, the easiest way to prevent breakouts is, “frequently washing your hands with warm soapy water, specifically after restroom visits and eating or prepping food.”
The investigation to find the bacteria’s origin is “fairly complex” because “there were many potential sources of illness as the exposure occurred during event week,” said the Department of Public Health in an email. The E. coli bacteria, aka STEC Infection, most commonly forms by way of “a person
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consuming food or water contaminated with the bacteria or by direct contact with infected persons or animals or their environment,” said DPH officials. This specific illness is commonly linked to “raw or uncooked beef products, raw produce, raw milk and contact
with contaminated surfaces or water sources,” added DPH officials.
safe enough to begin serving students again on the evening of Feb. 26.
Cal State LA health officials closed the dining commons on Feb. 20 as a precautionary measure. The dining hall was then cleaned and inspected by an outside firm. The school concluded that it was
“The fact that the outbreak did not affect a larger segment of our Cal State LA population may be a good indicator that the food source was isolated and/or that students and staff engage in good hygiene, namely frequent
Other methods of prevention are also effective. DPH officials explained options including “safe food handling practices such as keeping raw foods separate from ready-to-eat food and washing raw fruits and vegetables thoroughly under running water before eating. Lastly, avoid drinking untreated water.” With incidents such as the E. coli outbreak affecting students at the University, it’s critical to stay safe and practice good hygene.
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SoCalGas Fuels Funding for Students Recent SoGalGas donation aims to further develop the University's Engineering Department. John Montoya Contributing Writer On March 14, 2018, Southern California Gas
Co. donated $100,000 to the college of Engineering, Computer Science and Technology (ECST) at Cal State LA. The department will use funds to obtain new laboratory equipment, develop undergraduate education in combustion engineering and support senior design programs. Placing attention on these sections of the department will help students focus their research on
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Representatives from SoCalGas present a $100,000 check to support research and undergraduate education in combustion engineering to Cal State LA faculty and administration.
energy efficiency in new gas products and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. "Whether it's the hot water you showered with this morning or the clean energy that powers manufacturers, hospitals, and universities like Cal State LA, Californians count on a dependable supply of natural gas to support almost every facet of modern life," said Lisa Alexander, Vice President of Customer Solutions at SoCalGas. "SoCalGas and Sempra Energy have been longterm partners of Cal State LA's College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology, helping prepare students for their futures and the future of Los Angeles," said Dr. Emily Allen Dean of ECST . "We are thrilled with this gift from SoCalGas. It will help us produce engineering
graduates with experience in combustion science and technology and strengthen Southern California's global leadership in sustainable, clean energy." Daniel Lopez, a Sempra Design Team Intern, is one of the students at Cal State LA who are working to develop a relationship between the Engineering department and Sempra Co. "Even though it doesn't affect us directly, it still affects our students," said Lopez. “If we're not doing a good job on using the money that they are giving us, then it might jeopardize future donation. We want the company to look at us in a respectable manner, and not that we're blowing money away. Those donations are investments." Most Southern Californians, about 90 percent of residents,
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Aminah: Success in Wisdom
“In order to get better at storytelling, you have to get into your fear."
Aminah Bakeer Abdul-Jabbaar. Filmmaker, Storyteller, Activist, Teacher
Kyle Frizol, Chief Copy Editor Some are born to be politicians, teachers, doctors or even entrepreneurs; however, some are born to tell stories–to represent voices that would otherwise be unheard. Many individuals have followed this calling passionately and have changed the world around them. John Steinbeck provided a glimpse into the Great Depression, Walt Disney challenged traditional mediums and changed a generation’s perspective on entertainment and Maya Angelou gave strength to African Americans in an era of racism and prejudice. Just as storytelling legends of the past have dug deep into their greatest fears, some are heeding this responsibility today, no matter the burden. Cal State LA is currently home to one such storyteller and mentor: Aminah Bakeer Abdul-Jabbaar. An Assistant Professor in the Department of Pan-African Studies at the
University, Aminah teaches a variety of classes to students including Ethnicity and Emotion in U.S. Film. In 2008, Aminah won the Lecturer of the Year award from the California Faculty Association, CSULA. Beyond the classroom, Aminah is a filmmaker, storyteller and activist. Throughout the last decade, she has written and directed films such as “Personal Touch”, which won the Liddel Art Ward at the Ann Arbor Film Festival in 2000, and “Bilalian”, which helped her to secure the Visionary Award at the Pan African Film Festival in 2002. She has worked on a film set as a Directing Intern for “The Young and Restless”, and has just recently released her latest project: “Muslimah’s Guide to Marriage”. Growing up in South Central Los Angeles, Aminah was one of eight children in her home. Her father, Donald Bakeer, the author of “Crips:
The Story of the L.A. Street Gang from 1971-1985”, had taught her that her voice was the most important tool she had to express herself. “I have always been a person that told stories,” she said. Throughout her education at USC, where she received a B.A. in Cinema Television, and at UCLA where she received a M.F.A. in Film and Television Production, she worked alongside her professors, who have served as mentors and have shaped her into the storyteller that she is today. She recalled one such mentor, Gyula Gazdag, who was her teacher at UCLA and taught her to overcome obstacles: “In order to get better at storytelling, you have to get into your fear,” she said. Without her mentors, she believed that
she wouldn’t have gotten as far as she has. “You’ve got to have people that really push you,” she said. On the set of “The Young and Restless”, she worked with Ed Scott, who “polished her”. “He taught me how to be a boss—how to move like a boss.” As a Directing Intern alongside Scott, she had the ability to shadow and track (set up) her own scenes. Though her tracks were criticized by Scott transparently, she was encouraged to persevere past the fear of failure: “A good teacher encourages you to do more of the things that scare you.” It was during this time that she truly learned to humble herself: (Continued to Page 20)
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New Appointment Defends DACA Los Angeles attorney brings immigrant rights to the table as new committee addition.
Arrivals Program (DACA).
Adriana Sanchez Contributing Writer
Steve Teixeira, a Career Development Specialist and advisor of Students United to Reach Goals in Education on campus, said:
Notably, Mateo met the requirements necessary for DACA. However, she was denied access by the Obama Administration days before Trump’s inauguration.
Recently, the Senate Rules Committee announced that they have appointed attorney and civil rights activist Lizbeth Mateo to the California Student Opportunity and Access Program Project Grant Advisory Committee. Specifically, the committee works with the California Student Aid Commission to increase postsecondary education access for underprivileged communities. As an undocumented immigrant, Mateo was born in Oaxaca, Mexico and immigrated to the United States when she was 14 years old. She attended CSU Northridge and later received her law degree at Santa Clara University. Today, she is licensed for worker compensation, injury and immigration. Mateo has a history of
“Immigration rights is a social justice movement for anyone who wants to take part and you need that movement to be able to win more programs and services. Lizbeth Mateo embodies that just with her bio and history. It was a non-violent civil disobedience act of purpose by crossing the border with the news and coming back that made her ineligible for DACA. Mateo Law Offices Facebook/Website
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fighting for immigrant rights and the passage of the Dream Act. According to her firm’s official site, she was arrested in in 2010 for organizing a sit-in in Arizona Senator John McCain’s office. In 2013, Mateo took part in
a demonstration that became known as the “Dream 9.” She, along with two other students from the National Immigrant Youth Alliance, self deported themselves and travelled to Mexico. They joined six other Dreamers who were already living in
Mexico, and approached border patrol demanding to be let in. The nine ultimately spent seventeen days in an immigration detention center, but were granted asylum into the United States. The act was crucial in supporting the Deferred Action for Childhood
Today Mateo is a working attorney at a her own firm in Los Angeles. According to her official Twitter account, she said, “In law school, I often wondered if I was fit to be in #lawjournal, #mootcourt because not many people with my same background did. I always went for it because even if I felt inadequate I thought I could add something of value. I hope to do the same with @ StudentAidCommission.”
Undocumented Tales Web series introduces students to a man who struggles with identity and documentation. Melorie Cruz Contributing Writer
"we are humans, we want to have a normal life like everybody else, we want to live, love and laugh..."
Last Thursday, the Cross Cultural Centers (CCC) presented Undocumented Tales: a web series that follows the life of Fernando, an undocumented immigrant who is a closeted gay. Fernando is portrayed by Armando Ibañez, the director and creator of the series.
sees herself as a social justice activist. The phrase she has said and was quoted in the Washington Post on March 15 is that she is undocumented and unafraid gave me more insight about that”. During his discussion, Ibañez talked about the lack of interest he had when he came across shows that did not adequately portray undocumented immigrants: “I feel that we aren’t represented the right way in the undocumented and LGBT community. I feel that in Hollywood and mainstream media we’ve always seen documentaries of people crying and facing obstacles,
Ibañez sat with Cal State LA students to watch episodes one, two and three of his web series. The episodes highlighted the obstacles and struggles Fernando has to overcome in Los Angeles including: employment, education, love and civil rights for the LGBT community and undocumented immigrants.
but besides that, there is more to show than just that; we are humans, we want to have a normal life like everybody else, we want to live, love and laugh, so because of that I want to educate an audience to show them that we are much more than what Hollywood always wants to show”. Asked what his family thought of the series, Ibañez said: “Family members started reaching out to me with support and other family members that are not ok with it have not talked to me at all”. He plans on continuing to break stereotypes within the LGBT community and with undocumented immigrants.
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After the screening, there was a discussion for students to engage with Ibañez. Karina Hernandez shared her favorite part about the web series: “I like how it informed about the LGBT community, the struggles they face in being accepted and the things like DACA that they are denied. I think we've got to always remember that it's not just about getting in line to get a service, it's about standing up for change. This new appointee is someone who stood up for change a lot of times. She's an amazingly brave person. She
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Perú será sede de la VIII Cumbre de las Américas NOTICIAS DE MÉXICO
Elecciones de México 2018
delincuencia donde le duele", agregó. Otra de sus propuestas es fortalecer el cuerpo policíaco de la República Mexicana, "para que haya oficiales mejor capacitados, protegidos y mejor remunerados".
Propuestas para erradicar la inseguridad del país Por Eduardo Ramos El 1º de julio de este año se celebrarán las elecciones presidenciales de México para las cuales 4 candidatos se disputarán el mando del país. Andrés Manuel López Obrador, (Coalición Juntos Haremos Historia: Morena, PT, PES) 64 años, nacido en Tepetitán, municipio de Macuspana, Tabasco, político, politólogo y escritor; José Antonio Meade Kuribreña (Coalición Todos por México: PRI, PVEM, PANAL) 49 años, nacido en la Ciudad de México, político, economista y abogado; Ricardo Anaya Cortés (Coalición Por México al Frente: PAN, PRD, Movimiento Ciudadano) 39 años, nacido en Querétaro, abogado y político; y Margarita Ester Zavala Gómez del Campo (Independiente) 50 años, nacida en la Ciudad de México, abogada, profesora y política. Una de las mayores preocupaciones en México es el tema de la inseguridad a raíz de la violencia generada principalmente por los carteles de narcotraficantes. En las últimas dos décadas, el 2017 fue considerado como el año más violento con más de 23.000 homicidios registrados de enero a noviembre, de acuerdo con cifras del Secretariado Ejecutivo del Sistema Nacional de Seguridad Pública de México. José Antonio Meade, ha propuesto que se incaute el dinero, los bienes y las armas de las bandas del crimen organizado. "Debemos pegarle a la
Por su parte, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, explicó que la solución para erradicar la inseguridad en México se basa en el cambio de estrategia. Según él, "no se puede enfrentar la violencia con más violencia". Por ello, propuso que su plan de acción "no va a sustentarse como la actual estrategia fallida", es decir, "solo con el uso de la fuerza". Por su parte, Ricardo Anaya Cortés, aseguró que "no basta con descabezar a las organizaciones criminales, sino que la clave es desmantelarlas" utilizando "la tecnología y toda la inteligencia" del Estado mexicano. “Más inteligencia y menos balas. Estas son las estrategias propuestas por los tres candidatos con mayor posibilidad de ser elegidos presidentes en las votaciones el próximo mes de julio. Este año los mexicanos residentes en el extranjero, por primera vez podrán registrarse para votar desde el país donde estén. Esta sería la tercera vez que se le permite votar a los mexicanos residentes en el extranjero, aunque en el pasado, solo aquellos que ya contaban con una credencial de elector vigente lo podían hacer. Ahora todo mexicano residente en el extranjero tuvo hasta el 31 de marzo para tramitar su credencial de elector, y tiene hasta el 30 de abril para registrase para votar llamando a la línea de INETEL desde Estados Unidos, al 1-866-986-8306. Para más información pueden visitar la página oficial del INE: http:// www.votoextranjero.mx
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Un evento empañado por la corrupción Por Claudia Landeros Lima, Perú será la sede de la VIII Cumbre de las Américas, el próximo 13 y 14 de abril. La noticia la dio el canciller peruano el pasado junio del 2017, y anunció también que el tema central de la cumbre será “La gobernabilidad democrática frente a la corrupción”. Fue el mismo gobierno peruano quien propuso el tema, marcando los siguientes tres ejes temáticos: “Gobernabilidad democrática y corrupción, corrupción y desarrollo sostenible, y aspectos de cooperación, institucionalidad internacional y alianzas público privadas.” Preparándose para la gran fecha, el gobierno peruano se dio a la tarea de reunirse con líderes internacionales para discutir sobre la problemática de “la corrupción”. La última reunión fue en Lima, el pasado 8 y 9 de febrero. En ese encuentro se reunieron líderes de los Estados de la región para discutir los compromisos contra la corrupción que presentarán y defenderán durante la Cumbre de las Américas. Tantos preparativos y discusiones sobre el tema de “la corrupción” se han visto empañados por la sorpresiva
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renuncia del presidente peruano, Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, el pasado 21 de marzo. Tras una serie de intentos para destituirlo, acusándolo de “incapacidad moral”, habría logrado esquivar todas las acusaciones hasta que aparecieron unas grabaciones que lo dejan en evidencia de una supuesta compra de votos en el congreso. Ya antes lo habían acusado de estar vinculado a la multinacional brasileña Odebrecht, la cual aceptó haber sobornado a políticos del Perú, entre ellos el ahora ex presidente Kuczynski quien recibió más de cinco millones de dólares por
concepto de asesorías cuando tenía el cargo de Ministro de Economía. La aparición de estas grabaciones y la renuncia del Kuczynski dejan al Perú en una posición muy complicada para recibir a los líderes de los gobiernos y sobretodo, para discutir el tema de “la corrupción”. Parece una burla, una tomada de pelo que Kuczynski haya participado de las reuniones previas a la Cumbre de las Américas y este mismo gobierno haya propuesto el tema central cuando tenía un extenso listado de malas acciones en contra de su propio país.
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Fundador de Facebook tendrá que rendir cuentas ante el congreso privada y sobre las medidas que pretende tomar para proteger, en el futuro, la seguridad de sus usuarios.
Mark Zuckerberg de cara con la ley
Se cree que el fundador de Facebook deberá presentarse para el próximo 10 de abril ante un comité judicial para aclarar la situación. Zuckerberg no solo tendrá que dar explicaciones en Estados Unidos sino también en Europa ya que se está investigando con exactitud qué fue lo que hizo la compañía Cambridge Analytica con la información. Por su parte, Zuckerberg no ha querido dar una explicación personalmente ante el parlamento en Reino Unido.
Por Yeraldín Estrada Mark Zuckerberg deberá aclarar el próximo mes de abril, ante el congreso, el uso no autorizado de datos de más de cincuenta millones de usuarios. La falta de seguridad hizo que algunos usuarios se atrevieran a llamarlo “traidor” al no proporcionarles la seguridad o confidencialidad que debería de tener el sistema. Esto llevó al fundador de Facebook a prometer el pasado 21 de marzo nuevas reformas de seguridad. La información de dichos usuarios pasó a manos de Cambridge Analytica, una consultora británica vinculada en la campaña presidencial del ahora presidente, Donald Trump. Aunque no es seguro, todo parece indicar que Cambridge Analytica utilizó la información personal para producir anuncios políticos durante la campaña del presidente. Si esto llegará a ser verdad, Facebook habría
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violado los estatutos legales y la confianza de millones de usuarios. Treinta y siete fiscales generales, entre ellos de California, Nueva Jersey y Nueva York le enviaron una carta a Zuckerberg exigiendo una explicación sobre cómo y por qué permitió que se tuviera acceso a la información
Ante este hecho, Facebook podrá afrontar multas de hasta $40,000 por usuario por cada violación a un acuerdo del año 2011 que protege a los usuarios. Por el momento, este escándalo ha afectado la economía de la empresa ya que le ha provocado una perdida de alrededor de $80, 000 millones de dólares. Se sabe que Zuckerberg ha perdido unos $14,000 millones llevándose de paso a otras compañías como YouTube, Google y Twitter quienes también han sufrido perdidas.
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Officers Face No Charges For Death of Alton Sterling The Sterling family, along with their attorneys, voiced outrage following the Attorney Generals announcement.
One officer fired days after attorney general refuses to file criminal charges.
“They took a human away. They took a father away…the way they killed him was in cold blood. You know it and I know it. Yes, the system has failed us. Yes, we are disappointed but as a family we will stay strong,” said Quinyetta McMillon, the mother of Alton Sterling’s son.
Erron Franklin Editor-in-Chief During a press conference last week Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry announced that Baton Rouge police officer Howie Lake II and former officer Blane Salamoni would face no criminal charges for 2016 shooting death of Alton Sterling. The officers were responding to an emergency call outside a convenience store where Sterling sold CD’s. Allegedly, he matched the description of the person they were looking for. In less than a minute the officers confronted and fatally wounded Sterling. Witness video surfaced online sparking nationwide protest. Attorney General Landry concluded that the states
Just days after the Attorney Generals decision to bring no charges, it was announced that Officer Salmoni, who fired the six fatal rounds into Alton Sterling, would be stripped of his badge.
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Alton Sterling, a 37-year-old man, was shot dead by Baton Rouge police officers.
investigation found the officers’ action to be both “reasonable and justified”. “The Louisiana Department
of Justice cannot proceed with a prosecution of either Officer Howie Lake or Officer Blake Salamoni,” Landry said.
Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul was adamant that the public and his officers understand that the decision was not based on politics or emotion but rather the facts presented during the case and the recommendation of the board. “A violation of the use of force has been sustained and a violation of command of
temper has been sustained. Officer Blane Salamoni has been terminated from the Baton Rouge Police Department effective today,” said Chief Paul. Subsequently, graphic body cam footage was made available for public viewing. The video is extremely graphic and provides a unique prospective into the way the officers handled the situation from the moment they encountered Mr. Sterling, which ultimately led to Salamoni’s firing and the suspension officer Lake. According to Chief Paul, during the hearing Officer Lake answered every question and Mr. Salamoni, at the advice of counsel, refused to answer questions. a Officer Howie Lake II was suspended for three days. It’s unclear if Lake will be back on patrol or working a desk following his suspension. Mr. Salamoni and his attorneys plan to appeal the department’s decision.
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New Parking structure set to add 2,300 new spaces to campus Ricky Rodas Investigative Reporter Finding a parking space is a struggle shared by the many students who attend Cal State LA, and parking services is planning to ease this burden with their ambitious new parking project. The campus’ Parking & Transportation service is overseeing the construction of a $65 million parking structure in lot 5 that is set to add 2,300 new spaces. According to the Facilities, Planning, Design, and Construction (FPDC) webpage, the structure is part of the North Campus Project, which also comprises new student housing facilities, and a new soccer field within the northern portion of the Cal State LA campus. Carmen Gachupin, P & T services director, told the University Times that the structure is scheduled for completion in summer 2019 and will be operational in fall 2019. According to Gachupin, the parking program receives no funding from the state’s general fund. “The program is funded solely through the sale of parking permits. Revenue from the sale of parking permits is self-contained and dedicated for the maintenance, operation and construction of
“Cal State LA parking officers will be on hand to assist with traffic and guidance to Lot 5." campus parking.” Some spaces in Lot 5 will be closed while the structure is being built, which has resulted in the implementation of student assisted parking. “Attendant-assisted parking will be offered in the remaining aisles of Lot 5. The off-site lot will continue to be a parking option with free shuttle service to and from campus,” Gachupin said. When asked how this idea came about, she cited the University’s commitment to creating a nourishing school environment. “Two pillars of the University’s strategic plan are student success and a welcoming and inclusive campus; our AttendantAssisted Parking Program aligns with these pillars by enhancing customer service for our students and optimizing parking during the construction period,” Gachupin said. “Cal State LA parking officers will be on hand to assist with traffic and guidance to Lot 5. Our research has found that attendant-assisted parking has been successful
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Map detailing where the construction will be taking place.
at other campuses to help maximize parking space.” Students can easily identify Attendants, who will be wearing their white-collared shirts, blank pants and black baseball caps with a “Parking Company of America” logo.
Cal State Fullerton has previously implemented an assisted parking program to offset the rapid growing student body, according to their webpage. P & T services are currently
working on other parking projects that incorporate additional campus parking, but have not yet been approved or finalized. For additional information, individuals can contact P & T services at 323343-3700.
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT A Wrinkle in Hollywood Time
Media Done Responsibily takes students on trip to the El Capitan for film screening. Erron Franklin Editor-in-Chief Cal State LA professor Shaunelle Curry, along with the organization Media Done Responsibly (MDR), a University partner, sponsored a trip to the El Capitan theatre in Hollywood for students to screen Disney’s major motion picture, “A Wrinkle in Time”. Students from Hawthorne High School, Humanities Academy of Arts and Technology and the Upward Bound program were among those who attended the event. MDR’s peer mentors from Cal State LA and Mount St. Mary’s University accompanied the students on their trip to tinseltown. The evening marked the first time MDR has taken students to a screening of this kind. Curry insisted that just about every aspect of the film, especially the director Ava DuVernay, made it an ideal film for students: “The lead character is a young African American female who is leading the rest of the cast on this wonderful adventure to save the world and she has a multi-racial past,” she said. “So just powerful, powerful, images that we love for our student to see, and be able to see themselves reflected in what’s happening on the screen. And help to give them a sense of empowerment, a sense of possibility and sense of courage to jump out there in the world.” Students were able to view the actual costumes worn on screen, which were on display at the El Capitan theatre. One parent who came along for the trip with his daughter echoed Curry’s sentiments regarding representation and the message it sends to children of color. “I think it will be a good movie for her to see. She’s a young little black kid with curly hair and that’s exactly what the protagonist of this film is so we’re hoping she’ll get a little bit of inspiration from that,” said Brandon Church. Ryan Murphy, Cal State LA student and MDR mentor, volunteered to assist the evening’s events. He explained why he was enthusiastic about children having the opportunity: “I like the director, Ava, I’m really fond of her work. I know there is always substance to her movies so I’m excited for that reason,” he said. “She has a lot of conscious content that she creates and it’s evident throughout her pieces and this one is directed towards children and that’s always important because you’re trying to keep children conscious.” The trip to El Capitan was funded by the Hellen and Will Webster Foundation in conjunction with Media Done Responsibly, which was founded by Curry. The organization trains students to think critically about the media they consume with a focus on Media Literacy, Media Production and Media Advocacy.
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Students in line waiting to enter the El Capitan Theatre.
15 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT WonderCon: A Glimpse into Pop Culture
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WonderCon presents special guests and world premieres at its annual show. J. Aaron Delgado Managing Editor- Print WonderCon: the yearly convention presented by Comic-Con International that celebrates comic books, television and the popular arts, returned to the Anaheim Convention Center with a sold out show from March 23 to March 25. WonderCon's guest lineup of industry professionals included: Jim Lee, publisher of DC entertainment; Scott Snyder, Detective Comics; Kevin Grevioux, The Mask; and Faith Erin Hicks, The Last of Us: American Dreams. The Convention celebrated its 10th anniversary of hosting world premieres from DC Comics with this year's screenings of animated features: “Batman Ninja”, “LEGO DC Super Hero Girls: Super Villain High”, and “Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay”. The show honored DC comics' 1,000th issue of Action Comics, featuring the Superman that debuted in 1938, by commemorating the series as the cover art for WonderCon 2018's souvenir book. Action Comics first debuted in 1938 and is releasing a special, oversized anniversary issue in April to celebrate the milestone of producing 1,000 issues of Action Comics. "Superman is a remarkably deep and rich character," said Jurgens, the cover artist who has been associated to Superman for 25 years. "The scope of his powers allows a writer to tell a story as big as the cosmos. At the same time, his down-to-earth nature and family situation with Lois and Jon open the door to all sorts of meaningful, personal drama." Along with world premieres were advanced screenings of upcoming and current television series. These shows included: “The 100”, “Unikitty!”, “Teen Titans GO!”, “Reverie”, “Timeless”, “Marvel's Cloak & Dagger”, “Netflix's Lost in Space”, “Krypton”, “Bad Samaritan”, “Black Lightning” and “Lucifer”. Television network AMC beefed up their presence with activities and panels as sneak previews for their Spring lineup. New series “The Terror” featured an offsite attraction while panels with the casts from shows “Into the Badlands” and “Fear The Walking Dead”. The popular post-apocalyptic show “Fear The Walking Dead” filled the 3,000 seat arena in anticipation of well-known “The Walking Dead” character Morgan Jones crossing over to it's the fourth season. "One of the things that has been really enjoyable about being on 'fear' is that the lines do get blurred," said Lennie
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WonderCon's entrance welcomed cosplayers, industry professionals, and attendees from all over the world.
"This past weekend was one of the best I've had since 2016...there was an overwhelming sense of optimism and respect in the air that I haven't felt in God-knows-how-long." James, who portrays Morgan Jones. "He's now in a place where he has no history to the people in 'fear' and he gets the chance who he's going to be now." Cosplay always plays a role in the convention experience; costumed attendees showcased their cosplays at the Masquerade. Trophies and cash prizes were given to those who won best in show, judges’ choice, best workmanship, and plenty of other categories. WonderCon is a fan favorite among convention goers and attendees in the industry. Freelance writer Brandon Easton claims this year's show as one special to him: "This past weekend was one of the best I've had since 2016," said Easton. "There was an overwhelming sense of optimism and respect in the air that I haven't felt in God-knows-how-long. As someone who hates to 'mingle' it was nice for me to get outside of my own head for a while and realize that there's a lot of good in the world."
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Lennie James who portrays Morgan Jones on The Walking Dead.
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The Dynamic Duo The story of the inseparable Eva and Mimi. Darcell Hoover Contributing Writer Like Batman and Robin, Eva Arellano and Mimi are a team, and a dynamic duo. Mimi, a guide dog, has just become Eva’s eyes and is bringing many aspects of her life into the light.
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"She is my eyes. If I were to lose her, I’d be very sad. I am very attached to her. We are together nearly 24 hours a day.”
“When we’re at home, she’s a regular dog,” said Arellano a Cal State LA Junior majoring in child development. “We play together and nap on the floor together. When I put the harness on her, she is ready to work. She is my eyes. If I were to lose her, I’d be very sad. I am very attached to her. We are together nearly 24 hours a day.” It wasn’t until she turned 21 last year that she decided to get a guide dog. That’s how Mimi, a Labrador Retriever, entered her life. Eva says, when she got her, she told Mimi, “We’re going to be a team.” “I was used to getting around with a cane and working with a dog would be a lot of work,” Arellano said. “I was very nervous at first because I would have to rely on a dog to not let me crash into things, but with Mimi I can walk faster because I trust her to guide me.” After she filled out an application last year, specialists from Guide Dogs of America followed Eva for two days to observe and understand her life style, calibrate how fast she walks with her cane and decide what dog might be best suited to her. Mimi was chosen, and they began their three-week training together. Mimi moved in with Eva in January. At first they struggled to find their groove, but now, more than two months later, they are literally inseparable. Mimi attends all of Eva’s classes at Cal State LA and the two are a fixture on campus. At the age of two, Eva had surgery on her right eye. She later got an infection and lost sight in that eye. She was blind in one eye for a few years but survived. At age five, she would help blind people get around, until one day while helping someone; she tripped
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Eva Arellano's guide dog, Mimi, helps her navigate through campus and her everyday life.
over a bag, detaching the retina in the functioning eye. Eva had surgery on her functioning eye and more than one year later, she was completely blind at the age of seven. Eva is one of many Cal State LA students with disabilities. “Currently there are approximately 1200 students with disabilities registered with the Office for Students with Disabilities,” said, Gonzalo C. Centeno, Director of the Office for Students with Disabilities. Eva stays positive and works enthusiastically to obtain her degree. Her goal is to work with elementary school children. Eva has never allowed being blind to hinder her, and now that she has Mimi, the two are out to conquer the world.
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19 LOCAL NEWS Melting Down University Times
Meltdown Comics permanently closed its doors to customers last week. J. Aaron Delgado Managing Editor- Print Los Angeles landmark, Meltdown Comics, closed its doors to customers last Friday. The news caught many by surprise as Gaston D o m i n g u e z - L e t e l i e r, Meltdown Comics founder, published a letter a week prior revealing the store would be closing for good. “As is the case with all good things, at some point they must come to an end,” said Dominguez-Letelier “No business is easy, least of all one rooted in paper surrounded by brick and mortar, yet against all odds we survived just long enough to host, share, and celebrate some of the most creative and imaginative artists in the world.” In addition to selling comic books and collectibles, Meltdown was home to the Nerdmelt Showroom, where Nerdist hosted various art and comedy shows, live podcasts, special guests. Many standup comedians and performers got their start in the nerdmelt showroom. The showroom served as a ground zero for many performers such as Emily V. Gordon, Jonah Ray, and Oscar nominee Kumail Nanjiani whom all hosted a weekly stand-up showcase which then evolved to a television show on Comedy Central.
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The interior of the shop which held comics and collectibles.
"As is the case with all good things, at some point they must come to an end.”
Once the news broke that Meltdown was closing, Ninjiani shared his connection to the iconic venue: “Meltdown was my first home in L.A., and the first time Emily and I got to work together,” said Nanjiani “that is where I got to meet heroes I’ve idolized since I was a kid and friends I will know for the rest of my life. Meltdown is closing but it’ll stay with me forever.” The recording studio in the building’s attic served as Chris Hardwick’s start of the Nerdist brand with the Nerdist podcast and expanding the horizon of his career to becoming a show host on various popular networks, such as the Talking series and the @midnight game show. “It's truly the end of an era,” Hardwick said. “Meltdown was home to such a wonderful community and I am grateful to have been a part of it.” The final days at Meltdown Comics sold items at up 50% off. Many customers made their final visits, purchases, and said their goodbyes to a Los Angeles icon as the store turns off their large neon alien signage on Sunset boulevard for the last time.
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The iconic three legged alien served as the shop's mascot.
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Puerto Rico Revisited
freshman volleyball player Karla Santos. My family is staying all over the place.”
Months after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, many are still struggling to survive.
“It’s definitely hard to be away from my family during such a hard time like the hurricane,” said Alessandro Negron, Puerto Rican native and freshman volleyball player. “My family’s houses are ruined and things will never be the same. I just try and stay positive so my happiness can help them. “
Yamani Wallace Contributing Writer Seven months after Hurricane Maria, Puerto Ricans are still struggling to recover. A total of 64 deaths have been reported since the hurricane debilitated families and communities throughout the island. Many are still suffering from electrical outages and lack of basic human resources such as food and water. Governor Ricardo Rossello said that Maria completely destroyed 87,094 homes and harshly damaged 385,703 homes. Furthermore, according to National Public Radio (NPR), more than 3,500 Puerto Ricans are still living in hotels on the island and across the United States with temporary housing vouchers provided by FEMA. Of the one million applications for money to help disaster victims fix their homes, FEMA approved less than 40 percent. FEMA (Continued from Page 4) “Be kind, your ego needs to be checked, listen, be critical,” she said. Aminah’s mentors also include: Johnny Simmons, Debbie Allen, Euzhan Palcy and Nema Barnett. While finishing her M.F.A at UCLA, Aminah’s thesis film was based on Muslims in L.A., which at the time were being threatened as a result of post9/11 anger. After finishing her thesis, Aminah’s films continued to reflect the realities of African American Muslim women. Her most recent film, “Muslimah’s Guide to Marriage”, focuses on the life of a Muslim bride who is struggling with her relationship and the expectations of her religion. For a period of time, Aminah traveled to premieres and press events for her films. However, she began to realize that the constant traveling was exhausting. So, she made a call to West Los Angeles College and was offered an adjunct professor position. From there, Aminah moved to Cal State LA, where
Governor Rossello requested a program extension for the program from Jan. 13 to March 20, but all cases are reviewed for eligibility every 30 days and the payments could end for some individuals soon.
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Contractors works on final details at "Las Gladiolas," a government housing project in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
requires homeowners to show proof that they own their homes in order to qualify for assistance, which is reflected in the low approval rate of financial support.
she has been a professor for a decade since then. At West L.A. College, she learned to work with scarcity: “Not having resources can be a good thing,” she said. Through her experiences in the industry, Aminah’s goal is to be a “professor-artist” for her students: “I’ve been here for a decade (at CSULA); I can bring it to you. I am a practitioner basically. The industry has influenced how I teach.” As Aminah continues to teach and inspire students at the University through her films, she questions student’s accessibility to education: “Are we really making the schools accessible to everyone. Is it viable?” she asked. Regardless, Aminah is thankful for the opportunities that she has been provided by the University: “Thank you to this University for allowing me to be here. It has given me the opportunity to share what I love: film and television.”
“It’s stressful,” said Yalitza Rodriguez, a 35-year-old from the southern Puerto Rico town of Yauco who has been staying at a hotel in New York. “If we don’t get an extension we will have nowhere to live.”
Puerto Rican families of Cal State LA students are among those struggling to recover. “It’s hard to see my family struggle while I’m here,” said
“I feel like I am on the streets because I have no clothes and nowhere to go,” said Leslie Rivera, a resident of Caguas who has been temporarily living in houses in Tampa, FL. since December with her three children. “I have nothing for my kids.” Months after Maria debilitated the island, Puerto Rico is still waiting for power, FEMA vouchers, government assistance and to get back in touch with friends and family.