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Kwanzaa celebration helps reconnect African-American CSULB students to their heritage
Kwanzaa is a celebration of self-reflection and remembrance of African-American culture.
CSULB professor, Gabriel Estrada, researches the hidden history of their ancestors
The religious studies professor spent two decades traveling to Mexico to learn as much as they could about the history and language their ancestors spoke. Later developing two classes from their findings.
Roadblocks to degrees
Family duties and financial struggles are two main reasons as to why there aren’t more Pacific Islanders in higher education and they want that to change.
SPECIAL SECTION: 49th annual CSU Puvungna Pow Wow shines again
In Photos: ‘Nine’ exhibit hosts a diverse range of artistic viewpoints
Nine Bachelor of Fine Art students came together with a culmination of different artworks and ideas in their group exhibition, “Nine.” The name of the exhibit, while it represents the number of artists involved, is a tribute to the number nine and its many symbols, such as representing the completion[Read More…]
Chinese Festival
‘To Pimp a Butterfly’ promotes important discussion
When the biggest rapper of our day dedicates his success to the conversation of black self-empowerment, it should not be ignored. Kendrick Lamar’s third studio album, “To Pimp a Butterfly,” surfaced on the night of Mar. 15, a week prior to its scheduled release date. His powerfully poetic, elaborate discourse[Read More…]
Culturally appropriated Fashion Week Fall 2015
The fashion industry is no stranger to controversial expression, shocking stunts or cultural appropriation. The most recent cultural appropriation offender is Givenchy designer Riccardo Tisci, who called his Fall 2015 show “Chola Victorian” and declared the Givenchy girl of the season as the “boss of the gang.” The Givenchy fashion[Read More…]
CSULB’s Chicano Latino Studies Student Association channels the ‘40s
Two volunteers stepped forward from the crowd, and the man with the microphone handed them an elongated black, zip-closed bag with clothes inside. They fumbled to unzip it and took turns pulling out the bag’s contents one by one to dress the naked mannequin: a hat, a dress shirt, suspenders,[Read More…]