The 2020 Associated Students Incorporated (ASI) Elections are underway, but the road to victory for candidates has been an uphill battle as cyber campaigning has become the new norm. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, candidates have marketed themselves through various social media platforms and Zoom meetings. Though campaigning has become completely digital, this hasn’t changed the morals, values, and identities that students are choosing to campaign for. “It’s just a learning curve for how we are going to do what we would usually do on a virtual platform. Marketing is going to be a struggle,” said Presidential candidate Sage Keyner. Keyner has been involved in ASI for … [Read more...] about Student candidates campaign via Internet
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Campus’ plans for Black History Month
The month of February becomes an exciting time for the CSUSB campus as the institution goes all out to celebrate Black History Month. Pan-African clubs, organizations, faculty, staff, and administrators have all put in a lot of work and time to make events this month a success. One of the most important assets in the planning was the student input and collaboration with people of other cultural clubs. This eventful time kicked off with a Black Faculty, Staff and Student Association meeting on February 4 to go over the extensive calendar for this month. “This calendar is out and widely publicized…the committee worked very hard to put this together and very rapidly,” said BFSSA … [Read more...] about Campus’ plans for Black History Month
Studying abroad made possible
By Linda Phan When the opportunity surfaced to study abroad for a summer in South Africa, I wanted to be a part of it. South Africa is a country that is still transitioning from decades of segregation. Although apartheid may have ended over 20 years ago, the feeling of division is still there. I was curious to know how racism affected people in this climate of change and how their experiences compared to my own. My research has provided this understanding. The extensive research commitment and in-depth experience I gained on this study abroad trip have helped me in building my resume and will enhance employment opportunities. I believe that conducting research on a topic that is … [Read more...] about Studying abroad made possible
ASI addresses 2020 Census at Faculty Senate meeting
Participation in the upcoming 2020 Census is being sought out by the members of ASI. Endorsements concerning ASI's resolution for the "Support of an accurate 2020 Census" was brought to the attention of the Faculty Senate meeting on January 14. The United State's constitution addresses that the federal government will allocate aid to the state's "respective numbers." California's state department has addressed that every Californian missed by Census 2020 will cost the state $19,500 in lessened program funding, such as housing programs, health programs, and education funding for grant programs. Senator Vassilakos-Long stated, "We're probably going to lose a representative after … [Read more...] about ASI addresses 2020 Census at Faculty Senate meeting
Ability Awareness Fair
As the doors open and the line piled up from the SMSU event center all the way across to the SMSU food court, people waited in this line to get into the event center for the 4th Annual Ability Awareness Fair. The 4th Annual Ability Awareness Fair was able to happen again with the help of CSUSB Office of Services to Students with Disabilities, Student Veterans Organization, and the Departments of History and English. This fair is important because it is Global Disability Awareness Day. It is a chance to have people became more aware of disabilities and learn about all the resources CSUSB provides to students with disabilities. Scholar poet and disabled advocate guest speaker Eli … [Read more...] about Ability Awareness Fair
ASI Announces 2018 General Election Results
On May 4, CSUSB Associated Students Incorporated (ASI) announced the winning candidates for this year's campus-wide general election in the SMSU Bay. Students were sent emails reminding them that polls opened on May 2 and closed the following night on May 3 and providing them a link to the official ballot. The winners of the 2018 general election are as follows: Kristy Robles for Vice President of Finance, Doris Egbo and Mark Sanchez for Student at Large, Yera Yesuto-Diara Nanan for College of Arts & Letters, Tanya Esquivel for College of Social & Behavioral Sciences, Daniel Jimenez for Jack H. Brown College of Business & Public Administration, Loma Pashtunyar for College … [Read more...] about ASI Announces 2018 General Election Results
Khalid came to the grounds of CSUSB
The pouring rain didn’t stop singer Khalid from performing outdoors at CSUSB on Saturday, Mar. 10 Khalid is an American singer and songwriter from Fort Stewart, Georgia who is a rising star in the music industry. The event took place at the coyote soccer field located by the Recreation and Fitness Center. Originally, the show was to take place in early January but to ensure safety, it was rescheduled to March. Students, staff, and friends waited for hours in the rain to be first in line to see the famous idol. Diana Santos was one of the people that waited for a long time with her friend, both of who are students at CSUSB. “I was in line for hours since they let us in after … [Read more...] about Khalid came to the grounds of CSUSB
ASI launches digital campaign to combat tuition increase
California State University System's proposed tuition increase is scheduled to take place in the 2018-2019 academic year, and with that date drawing near, the CSUSB Associated Students Incorporated (ASI) has launched "Scan Me Before It Costs You" to help students fight the hike. This digital campaign involves the placement of various signs on campus that say "Scan Me Before It Costs You" with a QR code. Once the code is scanned using an iOS device camera or application, it will direct users to the ASI website stoptheincrease.org where they can learn more about the increase and how to take action against it. The QR codes can be found on lawn signs, posters, and handouts that ASI has … [Read more...] about ASI launches digital campaign to combat tuition increase
ASI hosts fall festivities and ‘Annabelle’ movie night
On Oct. 26, CSUSB's Associated Students Incorporated (ASI) organized a Halloween Movie Night screening of Annabelle: Creation at the Lower Commons patio area. In addition to showing the movie about a supernaturally possessed doll, an assortment of other activities was also available for students to partake in. 4:30 p.m. is when the Halloween Movie Night officially began, while the actual movie screening started two hours later. Before the showtime, attendees could get snow cones, play games like Jenga or Connect 4, and even take pictures in a photo booth with Annabelle herself. There were also two contests that ran before the movie, rewarding participants for Best … [Read more...] about ASI hosts fall festivities and ‘Annabelle’ movie night
Prince Ogidikpe as Executive Vice President
By Daisy Figueroa |Staff Writer| At the age of only 18, Prince Ogidikpe is voted ASI’s new Executive Vice President. Originally from Nigeria, Prince moved to the U.S. in 2010 to live with his mother and obtain his education. He was able to graduate high school at 14 and started college early. As a fourth-year biology major, he aspires to attend medical school one day and obtain his Ph. D. Ogidikpe said his main goal in life is to help people. “It just really dawned on me that whatever change I want to see happen, I have to make it happen myself,” said Ogidikpe. Although it was a difficult process, this experience has inspired him to look into politics later in life, and … [Read more...] about Prince Ogidikpe as Executive Vice President