A Syrian refugee, photographed by senior political science major Deric Mendes, stands near a grave at the Zaatari camp, located about six miles east of Mafraq in Jordan. Mendes visited the refugee camp in July to help shed light on the struggles Syrian refugees face. Photo Gallery inFocus: Photo of the Week by Photo Editor on September 13, 2013 Photo Editor Author More in Photo Gallery: ‘Keep the culture alive’: Pow Wow returns to CSULB for 51st year March 11, 2024 Aquarium of the Pacific’s African American Festival makes a splash with a sea of cultural celebrations March 4, 2024 Four hours in Los Angeles: A blend of cultures, people and entertainment March 2, 2024 TweetShareShareRead the story here.