To juul or not to juul? That's what you should be talking to your teen about
Originally Published in the Ventura County Star, Sept. 5, 2018
A search for “#DoIt4Juul” on social media delivers a number of posts showing teens shrouded in clouds of white vapor.
Vaping is one of the current trends hitting schools. And vaping devices are far more difficult for parents, teachers and school officials to detect than cigarettes.
Vaping is one of the current trends hitting schools. And vaping devices are far more difficult for parents, teachers and school officials to detect than cigarettes.
Yazmin Cruz: Getting ahead at Real World U
Originally Published in The Daily News, May 28, 2011
MONTHS before Tuesday's graduation many of my peers and I at Cal State Northridge avoided the dreaded question about what we would be doing after graduation.
The uncertainty of our future led us to ramble on about what we would like to do instead of answering the question. Others would confess it was a sore subject. We were well aware that no matter how many times we had made the dean's list or the number of internships we had scored, we still had to face the toughest test yet - finding a job.
The uncertainty of our future led us to ramble on about what we would like to do instead of answering the question. Others would confess it was a sore subject. We were well aware that no matter how many times we had made the dean's list or the number of internships we had scored, we still had to face the toughest test yet - finding a job.
Students rally in Sacramento against budget cuts
Originally Published in the Daily Sundial, March 23, 2010
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – CSUN students along with other students and faculty from across the Golden State who rallied on the steps of the Capitol against budget cuts were encouraged by speakers to continue their activism even after the March in March event was over.
The event’s master of ceremonies Reid Milburn, student senate for California community colleges president, said change depended on the more than 15,000 students including CSUN students that marched to the Capitol on March 22.
“It doesn’t end here,” Milburn said. “It’s up to each one of you to go back and talk to legislatures. It’s up to us to rescue education.”
The event’s master of ceremonies Reid Milburn, student senate for California community colleges president, said change depended on the more than 15,000 students including CSUN students that marched to the Capitol on March 22.
“It doesn’t end here,” Milburn said. “It’s up to each one of you to go back and talk to legislatures. It’s up to us to rescue education.”
Professor injured during March 4 protest speaks
Originally Published in the Daily Sundial, March 9, 2010
On the morning of March 4, Professor Karren Baird-Olson was teaching one of her American Indian Studies classes and gave students a choice to join in on the “Day of Action.”
“I had learned through advertising that a demonstration was going to take place throughout the day,” Olson said.
Olson then walked and stood in front of the Oviatt Library with her students to listen to speakers talk about the reasons students where out demonstrating.
“I had learned through advertising that a demonstration was going to take place throughout the day,” Olson said.
Olson then walked and stood in front of the Oviatt Library with her students to listen to speakers talk about the reasons students where out demonstrating.
Grad student moves forward
Originally Published in the Daily Sundial, November 10, 2009
Mass communications graduate student Esha Momeni, formerly imprisoned in Iran, revealed she is planning an exhibition about her time in prison, while speaking at an event in her honor at CSUN.
The event, From CSUN to Iran and Back Again, which was held at the University Student Union’s Northridge Center on Monday evening, gave Momeni an opportunity to recount her story and share her future plans.
“The project that I’m working on is about the prison,” Momeni said. “What we did is, when I was released, because I had to express myself, I recreated the cell outside the prison. So we built the cell. So we are going to have an exhibition.”
The event, From CSUN to Iran and Back Again, which was held at the University Student Union’s Northridge Center on Monday evening, gave Momeni an opportunity to recount her story and share her future plans.
“The project that I’m working on is about the prison,” Momeni said. “What we did is, when I was released, because I had to express myself, I recreated the cell outside the prison. So we built the cell. So we are going to have an exhibition.”
CSUN math professor fights legal battle far from home
Originally Published in the Daily Sundial, September 20, 2009
Up in the hills of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, a town in Italy known for its wine and olive oil-making, an environmental battle is brewing.
And in the middle of it all is a CSUN mathematics professor.
Born in the Bronx to Italian parents, Maria Rita D’Orsogna had never considered herself an activist. But two years ago, a friend of hers, Roberto, who called just to say hello, mentioned something that would forever change her life.
And in the middle of it all is a CSUN mathematics professor.
Born in the Bronx to Italian parents, Maria Rita D’Orsogna had never considered herself an activist. But two years ago, a friend of hers, Roberto, who called just to say hello, mentioned something that would forever change her life.
CSU Chancellor Charles B. Reed skips White House event
Originally Published in the Daily Sundial, August 21, 2009
CSU Chancellor Charles B. Reed did not attend an event on education hosted by CSUN where students planned to protest tuition hikes and furloughs.
Reed had been scheduled to attend the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans, held at the Orange Grove Bistro; the event was attended by a diverse audience of about 135 people expecting him to be there. Instead, the community conversation was led by the initiative’s Executive Director Juan Sepulveda and CSUN President Jolene Koester.
“It’s disappointing that he did not show up,” said junior Daniel Santana, a double major in Chicano/Chicana studies and history and a member of Students for Quality Education (SQE). “It’s an insult that he wouldn’t show up to an event that has to do with our education.”
Reed had been scheduled to attend the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans, held at the Orange Grove Bistro; the event was attended by a diverse audience of about 135 people expecting him to be there. Instead, the community conversation was led by the initiative’s Executive Director Juan Sepulveda and CSUN President Jolene Koester.
“It’s disappointing that he did not show up,” said junior Daniel Santana, a double major in Chicano/Chicana studies and history and a member of Students for Quality Education (SQE). “It’s an insult that he wouldn’t show up to an event that has to do with our education.”
A Taste of Cuba
Originally Published in the Daily Sundial, November 9, 2009
As the door opened to Versailles, a sensual aroma of citrus and garlic called my name. We were welcomed by two gentleman dressed in typical Cuban shirts, Guayaveras, who lead us to our table. They were as authentically charismatic and welcoming as the food.
To start the evening, I ordered a Jupiña, an authentic pineapple soda, to quench my thirst. Sodas are not my favorite, but this one was fruity, lightly sweetened and tickled by tongue.
To start the evening, I ordered a Jupiña, an authentic pineapple soda, to quench my thirst. Sodas are not my favorite, but this one was fruity, lightly sweetened and tickled by tongue.
Cuando el sueño se convierte en pesadilla
Originally Published in El Nuevo Sol, April 23, 2009
Damián y Benita Mendoza, de clase obrera, siempre habían soñado con tener su propia casa. Siete años atrás, su sueño se les hizo realidad y compraron su primera casa para sus tres hijos en la ciudad de Compton. “Para los latinos es un sueño tener su propia casita”, dijo Damián. “Nosotros pensábamos que ya la habíamos hecho”.
Cuando el valor de su casa subió, ellos refinanciaron al igual que muchos. El dinero que obtuvieron lo usaron para comprarle una casa a la madre de Benita. Cuando la crisis hipotecaria comenzó, los Mendoza se vieron afectados. Su interés se volvió variable y su pago subió a $ 2,500 al mes y se les hizo imposible de pagar. Su esposa, quien trabajaba en el Colegio de Cerritos como conserje, perdió su trabajo y ahora cuida de sus hijos y su madre enferma de diabetes. Damián es el que se encarga de contribuir a la deuda con su salario de mecánico.
Cuando el valor de su casa subió, ellos refinanciaron al igual que muchos. El dinero que obtuvieron lo usaron para comprarle una casa a la madre de Benita. Cuando la crisis hipotecaria comenzó, los Mendoza se vieron afectados. Su interés se volvió variable y su pago subió a $ 2,500 al mes y se les hizo imposible de pagar. Su esposa, quien trabajaba en el Colegio de Cerritos como conserje, perdió su trabajo y ahora cuida de sus hijos y su madre enferma de diabetes. Damián es el que se encarga de contribuir a la deuda con su salario de mecánico.