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CSUSB students gather in presidential election protest
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By Anthony Victoria
pproximately 200 students gathered at Cal State San Bernardino on Monday to protest results of last Tuesday’s presidential election. The “Not My President” rally at Cal State San Bernardino was the latest of events held to protest Donald Trump’s election as the next and 45th U.S. President and to denounce hate speech directed towards African Americans, Latinos, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) community, and women. Groups of students walked through the campus, holding signs and shouting slogans. No police presence was observed at the event; however, no incidents were reported. Jennifer Bacon, a peer educator with campus anti-violence group VOICE, said the organization received threats from students on their Facebook page following the election. The 26-year-old Riverside resident said VOICE held the protest to set a platform for students to express their Protests cont. on next page
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Cal State San Bernardino graduate student and VOICE peer leader Jennifer Bacon speaking to about 200 people during a “Not My President” rally and protest at Cal State San Bernardino on November 14.
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Workshop to address homeless issue planned for December
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Protesters gather near the Santos Manuel Student Union at Cal State San Bernardino on November 14.
fter long discussions and heated disputes, the San Bernardino City Council on November 7 decided to forego creating an ad-hoc committee and instead will host a workshop to address issues with homelessness. The City Council also decided to reconsider a proposal brought forth by Mary’s Mercy Center to develop a men’s housing center on the westside. The idea to create the committee was brought forth by Councilman John Valdivia, who argued the group would help city leadership better understand, “the dynamics of the situation.” “We spend a lot of time, debating and talking about issues of homelessness,” he said. “The opportunity is best suited for an ad-hoc committee to address those concerns. What we need to do is create our own task force to complement those efforts at the County.” Councilman Fred Shorett proposed the workshop idea. He was critical of Valdivia’s ad-hoc committee proposal--pointing out his lack of concentration in solving the homeless problem. He also rebuked Councilmembers Henry Nickel and Bessine LittlefieldRichard for their initial opposition of Mary’s Village. “I believe our position is that we want to give the help to those who need it,” said Shorett. “You’ve been dead set against [Mary’s Village]. I don’t think a task force or ad-hoc committee is the right way to go.” Councilwoman Virginia Marquez echoed Shorett’s sentiments: “I respect the individuals who have been chose for this committee. Have any of them been involved in the point-intime-count?...Have they actually spoken to someone who is homeless? I think we should address this as a legislative body.” Council cont. on next page