By Yesica Gonzalez |Staff Writer| Speak Yo Truth offered a platform where students could share their thoughts and recite their poetry and writing on Feb. 15. Students gathered in the Santos Manuel Student Union Events Center to hear their fellow peers express themselves in a supportive and encouraging environment. Participants expressed themselves through various art forms, whether it was through poetry or song, it was their way of sharing with the audience who they are. Students shared their experiences regarding love, politics and any personal matters. One of the performers, Jendayan Lee, recited a poem that described her personality and characteristics to the crowd. “I … [Read more...] about A night to Speak Yo Truth
Creative Writing
Martin Lastrapes: Alumnus & author
By Emmanuel Gutierrez |Features Editor| Acclaimed author and CSUSB alumnus Martin Lastrapes published his second novel, "The Vampire, the Hunter, and the Girl", topping Amazon’s Hot New Releases in Vampire Horror during its first week on sale. Lastrapes won the Paris Book Festival's grand prize and the Hollywood Book Festival for General Fiction for his first novel “Inside the Outside”. He was runner-up for the New York and San Francisco Book Festivals. Lastrapes earned his Bachelor’s degree in English/Creative Writing and graduated after completing his master’s in Composition in 2006. "The Vampire, the Hunter, and the Girl" is a "whimsical vampire horror," set in the Inland … [Read more...] about Martin Lastrapes: Alumnus & author
Professor Delgado inspired by simplicity
By Desirae Contreras |Staff Writer| English professor and published poet Juan Delgado has dedicated himself to inspiring others through his writing. The CSUSB Alumnus has published books: “Green Web” (1994), “El Campo” (1998), “A Rush of Hands” (2003) and his soon-to-be released “Vital Signs and Lavish Weeds.” Delgado has learned to appreciate the inner beauty of life’s simplicities through his poetry. “I’m writing about the things that matter to me and the context and culture in my history. I am affirming and acknowledging my past with poetry,” said Delgado. Delgado was born in Guadalajara, Mexico and came to the United States with his family when he was 6 years old. He received … [Read more...] about Professor Delgado inspired by simplicity