I write to provide assurance that we will continue to make every effort to provide a safe and welcoming campus environment for all our students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the community. Diversity and inclusivity – in all its forms – are core values of the California State University. These values drive our efforts […]
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Be thankful for family, not sales
By Brandon Brown News Editor It’s that time of year again. You’ve thought about it, seen the store shelves and heard the ads. It’s time to stuff the turkeys, preheat the ovens and get ready for the worst day at work ever. If any of you, like me, have worked retail, you’ll know exactly what […]
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Marijuana is now legal but don’t expect me to try it
By Joshua Cubillo Staff Writer Recreational marijuana is now allowed in California, the fifth state to legalize non-medical use of the drug since Colorado. Anyone above the age of 21 will soon be able to smoke marijuana recreationally or grow a marijuana plant at their home without being arrested. This is great news for those […]
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Blacks saw it coming
By Akeem Ivory Staff Writer I am indifferent to Donald Trump’s win. Is it because I don’t think politics are impactful? No. Is it because I don’t care about some of the extremely offensive statements he has made? No. Is it because I don’t care about his policies? No. The reason why I’m not losing […]
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Trump through the eyes of a Latina
By: Lili Ramirez Staff Writer My heart sank into my stomach as they announced Donald Trump the new elected president of the United States. I embrace being a woman, I am proud of my Mexican roots, and it is a privilege for me to be American, but on Nov. 8, America let me down. I […]