CSUDH professor draws on her roots to reimagine who belongs in science. When Ximena Cid first stepped onto the UC Berkeley campus as an undergraduate, the idea of making a living in a lab was the last thing on her mind. As part of the band Mariachi Feminil las Aguilas—the first all-female mariachi group in […]
Tag: Chicano and Chicana studies
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Chicanx Studies faces uncertain future due to budget cuts
Possible merger with other ethnic studies programs risks loss of identity, faculty say. During the 1950s and 1960s, Mexican-American students in Los Angeles had a 60% dropout rate compared to their white counterparts. At some schools, teachers recommended Chicanx students enroll in courses designed for special education, while staff at others prohibited students from speaking […]
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Fearing Financial Distress, Students Successfully Petition for Online Course in Spring
In an Oct. 13 email to the campus community President Thomas A. Parham reinstated the campus goal to have a minimum of 80% face-to-face on-campus instruction for the spring semester, as that number closely approximates the typical in-person engagement before the pandemic. Photo by Scott Graham on Unsplash By Brenda Fernanda Verano, Editor in Chief […]
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Documenting the Undocumented
In her new book, Karla Cornejo Villavicencio shares many stories, including those of her family. Illustration by Nova Blanco-Rico. By Destiny Torres, Contributor Joaquín crossed the desert between Mexico and the United States four times. His first steady job was on a boat in New York City where he saw planes crash into the World […]
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Meeting Centered on Latinx Concerns
Vice President of Student Affairs William Franklin met with about 50 students and faculty Tuesday evening. Pictured here with Chicano/a studies major and member of El Comité, Janneth Najera. Photo Cred: Nova Blanco-Rico. By Destiny Torres and Yeymy Garcia, Staff Editors “I can’t remember how many times I’ve wanted to drop out over the past […]