Members of the Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) discusses ways students can virtually stay engaged with CSUSB and the community. Jacklyn Chanocua, President-Representative of MGC and a third year student majoring in biological psychology, stated, "The purpose of the MGC is to foster unity and create an environment where organizations can collaborate, communicate, and support each other. With respect, diversity, and equality, we strive to achieve our organizations' common goals of academic excellence, service to the community, and building strong leaders for tomorrow." According to Gina Chanocua, Vice President of Finance for MGC and a fifth year student majoring in accounting, the MGC … [Read more...] about How the Multicultural Greek Council functions during the pandemic
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California Attorney Proposed Bill of Death for Gays
By Maria Perry |Copy Editor| California attorney Matt McLaughlin has proposed an act that, if passed, will make sodomy between same-sex individuals a capital crime, according to Snopes.com. McLaughlin proposed the "Sodomite Suppression Act," which was received by the state's initiative coordinator at the Office of the Attorney General on Feb. 26 with $200 and initiative certification enclosed. It hopes to make it legal to execute gay individuals, according to The Huffington Post. The "Sodomite Suppression Act," which McLaughlin has sent to the state Department of Justice, will not only punish gays but also those who engage in sodomy, according to the the act's initiative. One … [Read more...] about California Attorney Proposed Bill of Death for Gays
Alpha Phi honors Nia Telford
By Gloria Gutierrez |Staff Writer| A 5K Glow Run was held Friday at CSUSB in honor and support of Alpha Phi’s Nia Telford who battled stage four cancer. On that rainy Friday, over 500 people gathered at 6 p.m. in the lower commons. Friends, family, community members and even students from other universities showed their support by attending the run. “The run was a celebration of Nia’s life,” said Dakota Ruiz, Alpha Phi president. It was put on by two Greek councils, Panhellenic Council (PHC) and Interfraternity Council (IFC). The Glow Run raised up to $2,600 and proceeds were designated to the Telford family. Ashley Mendez, a Kappa Delta Sorority member, made it out to the run … [Read more...] about Alpha Phi honors Nia Telford