By Misty Williams |Staff Writer| This week the Santos Manuel Student Union will be hosting a lot of events that tackle feminist, race and transgender issues head on. On May 9 the SMSU women's resource center will host “Smashing the Patriarchy Feminist Bingo.” Unlike ordinary bingo, the stereotypes of feminism will be discussed, specifically topics surrounding if women should shave their legs, if women need to cook, and why women get paid lower wages than men. On May 10, there will be a screening of the film “Forgotten Heroes” by Delan Manongs. The film will be surrounding the struggle that farmworkers had to go through to gain rights. The film is based off of a … [Read more...] about Upcoming Events
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Gender neutral restrooms are a must
By Ariana Cano |Staff Writer| I believe gender-inclusive restrooms are a necessity, however, in order for them to succeed, people should be comfortable using the restroom with other genders. Gender-inclusive restrooms are spaces where people of all gender identities can access without the fear of “gender policing,” according to the San Manuel Student Union (SMSU) Pride Center. These restrooms were added the week of Nov. 17 in the SMSU restroom nearest to the Pride Center. This is the first time this has been done at CSUSB. The initial student response included concerns about the potential increase in violence and rape with their installation. Students should understand that … [Read more...] about Gender neutral restrooms are a must