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Academic Senate talks coronavirus Senators discuss plans for potential outbreak By Brianna Sheats SENIOR STAFF WRITER
VIBE CHECK ON SJSU
The San Jose State presidential cabinet updated the Academic Senate on SJSU’s emergency response and how the university would respond to an outbreak of new coronavirus on campus, as well as announcing the cancellation of the study abroad trip to Asia during Monday’s meeting. The president’s cabinet said they are going to take every precaution they can to limit the spread of the virus. SJSU President Mary Papazian explained that the campus has activated the emergency operations center and that they have been meeting for some days now. She said the center is working in cooperation with the City of San Jose to prepare the campus. The center serves to help coordinate SJSU’s overall emergency response. Papazian also explained how all California State
We all were consulted about it, that this was not the time to make a trip like that. Mary Papazian SJSU President
Universities have decided to cancel the study abroad trip to Asia. “We all were consulted about it, that this was not the time to make a trip like that,” Papazian said. Although the SJSU study abroad trip to Asia was canceled, students found other study abroad programs to supplement their education, Papazian said. However, two students had already arrived to their destinations in Italy and South Korea, where there is an increased risk of the coronavirus, also known RISK | Page 2
SJ council preps for pandemic ILLUSTRATION BY MARCI SUELA
Students, faculty and staff anonymously assess university inclusivity in Campus Climate Survey
Suicide prevention policy adopted By Diana Avila SENIOR STAFF WRITER
By Shruthi Lakshmanan STAFF WRITER
San Jose State students, faculty members and staff now have an opportunity to take the Campus Climate Survey to anonymously express their concerns about the problems they face on campus. Kathleen Wong(Lau), SJSU’s chief diversity officer, said the survey’s purpose extends further than diversity and inclusion. “We’re also looking at the organizational climate as well,” Wong(Lau) said. “It addresses how people experience their relationships in the organization as well as their relationship to administration, policies, rules and resources.” According to the survey’s definition, climate is the employee and student reaction to the inclusive environment and respect they receive toward their individual and group needs. To help with the research and survey, members of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion have outsourced a consulting group to facilitate this survey. “We’re not gonna know who took the survey and it’s also being housed in a separate company, so that makes it hopefully better in terms of people feeling safe to take it,” Wong(Lau) said. The separate agency worked with the SJSU Campus Climate and Belonging Committee members to formulate several
Our climate is really focused on the human impact that we’re experiencing by things like love and hate and inclusion on our campus. [We] really want people to be able to take the survey to help create a safer, more inclusive environment. Ben Falter senior student affairs case manager at the Student Wellness Center
questions derived from 23 focus groups. “You can see that we had quite an extensive committee who represent lecturers, tenure track faculty, students, a wide variety of staff and some managers,” Wong(Lau) said. “We really try to emphasize having folks who are really a lot of the frontline service people as well as people who come from very different portions of our university.” The focus groups were composed of students, DIVERSITY | Page 2
The San Jose City Council pandemic management team updated the council on the status of the new coronavirus during Tuesday’s meeting. “The city of San Jose is coordinating directly with Dr. Sara Cody and [Santa Clara Public Health Department] to manage information response and public education,” San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo said. “The county is the lead agency and we are actively in communication with them, many times a day.” The management plan, which was created on Jan. 24, has a total of five stages. The first is a means for the city to stay alert and monitor any rise in cases in San Jose, according to the city’s verbal report.
Liccardo said the third confirmed case on Friday b r o u g h t LICCARDO the city to stage three of the pandemic management plan and brought the city to medium risk. City staff said the management plan escalated to stage three after Santa Clara County told them about the first likely case of community transmission. There are 14 cases confirmed in Santa Clara County, according to the Santa Clara County Public Health Department. The council said it will continue to monitor any further changes in the pandemic with assistance from the county and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. OUTBREAK | Page 2
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faculty members and staff who differ in identities including but not limited to ethnicities, genders, sexualities, academic backgrounds and socioeconomic circumstances. “Our climate is really focused on the human impact that we’re experiencing by things like love and hate and inclusion on our campus,” said Ben Falter, senior student affairs case manager at the Student Wellness Center. “[We] really want people to be able to take the survey to help create a safer, more inclusive environment.” Melissa Marston, sociology graduate student, committee member and focus group participant said the survey could identify problems or issues people face. “It’s for everybody but it’s questioned in a way where anyone who identifies with these identities can answer it and really share it confidentially,” Marston said. She said hours of comprehensive meetings were held to make sure every
type of opinion is represented in answers available to select. “We are a minority serving institution, so that means minorities make up the majority of students,” Marston said. “Just because we have the presence of diversity, doesn’t mean everybody’s succeeding.” If people do not feel that the survey addresses specific problems they have, they will have a “qualitative portion” at the end to write about those concerns, Wong(Lau) said. “We’ll get everything and a lot of people say a lot of things,” she said. “So, we’ll get all of it but also anonymize it.” But Wong(Lau) said the experiment will not be a viable sample unless 30% of the university population participates. The survey was launched on Feb. 25 and will be available until 11:59 p.m. on March 20. Committee members were present at the launch event in the Student Union to address the audience about the survey and were the first to participate in the survey after their presentation. “As an African American female on this campus, there are times when I don’t really feel like I belong to the census,” said Zeffie Bruce,
academic employee relations analyst for University personnel. “[The survey] is my chance to express what is working and what is not working.” Campus climate surveys have been administered before at SJSU in 2006, 2010 and 2015. Many universities hold a survey every three to five years to assess university necessities, Wong(Lau) said. “We need to have an update of a survey,” Wong(Lau) said. “So, we’re planning on doing this in another five years because it gives us time to also look at the recommendations . . . and figure out what we’re going to do and [how] to address some of the outcomes from the survey.” Ravisha Mathur, Academic Senate chair and Belong Committee member, said she believes the 2020 survey will provide more insight and change to the university in comparison to previous studies because of “intentionality.” Once the results are released, an advisory committee will be working alongside President Mary Papazian to look at the outcomes of the survey and identify the top priorities.
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RISK Continued from page 1 as COVID-19. The university has kept in close contact with them to ensure their safety. “We have to think about what we need to do to ensure that our students can continue to make progress for their degrees, while also keeping our faculty and students safe,” Papazian said. Papazian also mentioned monitoring large gatherings on campus such as sporting events, large lecture classes and commencement. Patrick Day, vice president for student affairs, further explained the steps they may have to take for the campus, in the case of an outbreak. “We’re running all sorts of different housing scenarios, should we find ourselves in a circumstance, of all sorts of things that we might do,” Day said. Day mentioned working with Charlie Faas, vice president for administration and finance, on
OUTBREAK Continued from page 1 Mental health The council approved a plan to connect residents who struggle with mental health with appropriate resources in an effort to reduce suicides. The council unanimously voted to adopt a policy on suicide prevention to raise awareness of mental illness within the community. On Nov. 15, 2011, the City of San Jose adopted a resolution supported by Santa Clara County for a Prevention Strategic Plan, which aimed to bring awareness of mental illnesses that affect San Jose locals. However, council members established a new policy to support the county’s plan and provide guidance and information to city employees, city facilities workers and San Jose residents. The memorandum describes the policy as an effort to make the city a proactive partner with community services and establish a service hub to connect residents with the
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Charlie Faas, vice president for administration and finance, explains the necessary steps the university is willing to take to ensure the safety of students and faculty members, Monday at the Academic Senate meeting.
cleaning and disinfecting the residence halls. They plan to implement precautions such as wiping down the elevator buttons multiple times a day, leaving all the doors open to minimize touch (weather permitting) and adding hand sanitizer in the building hallways. Admitted Spartan Day
help they need. “It came forward in 2017 and it’s been a long project,” San Jose resident Paul Escobar said. “But I think what staff has produced here really leverages the city’s unique relationship with residents in order to raise awareness about suicide and suicide prevention and helped us save lives in the city of San Jose.” According to the city’s analysis, suicide rates are a growing crisis affecting residents of all ages. The report stated that in 2017, over a million adults in the United States seriously considered suicide. According to staff reports on data collected by the CDC, about 3.2 million people in the United States reported making plans to commit suicide in 2019 and more than 1 million admitted to attempting suicide in the past 12 months. In a memorandum addressing the council and the mayor, Councilmember Raul Peralez said that suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. Reports from city staff said the overall suicide rate
approaches in a month, so a discussion was held on how the campus may move forward with holding the event safely for the estimated 10,000 attendees. “We’re going to consider alternative scenarios that can still celebrate those students who have been admitted to our campus, but can do that remotely or at least give
that option for folks,” Day said. Depending on risks posed by the spread of coronavirus, face-to-face classes may need to be moved online. Vincent Del Casino Jr., provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, mentioned using Zoom, a video conferencing platform, and how faculty members, if need be, will be able to hold live lectures for their classes. Casino also pushed the idea of using Canvas and uploading all coursework for the rest of the semester. “I think it is not invaluable for people to think about the fact that we have Canvas and a place where you can load all your materials, as many of your assignments and other things as possible,” Casino said. “Because on the flip side, we got students who are trying to graduate this semester.” The cabinet said it is taking the situation day-by-day. “We’re trying to get to the point, of again, not mass panic and to not go there yet,” Casino said.
It’s left to our first responders to deal with the mental health needs of individuals out in the street and that’s why I’m so pleased right now – that this policy that we have is finally bringing us to the forefront and partnering with the county’s strategic plan. Raul Peralez San Jose City council member
in California is 10.7 deaths per 100,000 people. But according to city reports, Santa Clara County has one of the lower suicide rates in the state with 7.5 deaths per 100,000 people. “150 youths have died by suicide since this was first introduced,” said Mary Gloner, San Jose resident and executive director for Project Safety Net, a community coalition dedicated to youth well being and suicide prevention in Palo Alto. Gloner expressed concern for the youth population because they are one of the most vulnerable demographics. “In San Jose, the
[approximate rate of] youth suicides is 4.6 youth per 100,000 residents,” Gloner said. Other San Jose residents expressed their concern for homeless people who struggle with mental illness and self harm. Residents expressed concerns about alcohol and drug use among the homeless population, describing using these substances as an act of suicide in public. Peralez agreed with the residents’ comments and said this policy is important. “It’s left to our first responders to deal with the mental health needs
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of individuals out in the street and that’s why I’m so pleased right now that this policy that we have is finally bringing us to the forefront and partnering with the county’s strategic plan,” Peralez said. Peralez discussed suicides that took place at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library in the past few years. “There [were] several repeated suicide attempts there within the building from the top floor,” Peralez said. He said that San Jose State and the city are going to work together to prevent any more tragedies from occurring in the MLK Library. “The university in the city worked together on preventative barriers, and since then there’s been dramatic reduction in regards to attempts at least happening there within [the Dr.] Martin Luther King Jr. Library, but that’s just physical barriers, right?” Peralez said. “Our attempt here is now to actually be able to provide more upfront resources before we actually get to just, you know, deterring somebody from a particular location.” Follow Diana on Twitter @dianaavila284
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Blizzard keeps letting down its fans Paul Hang SENIOR STAFF WRITER
Decades ago, Blizzard Entertainment was respected for its great games and never received much backlash, but now the company is hated by gamers for not fixing technical difficulties in its games and not understanding its audience. Last week, Blizzard and DreamHack, a company that specializes in esports tournaments, organized the first major Bay Area network tournament for competitive “Warcraft III: Reforged,” where players competed for a $25,000 prize pool. “Warcraft III: Reforged” is an remastered edition of the 2002 real-time strategy game, “Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos,” both of which are in the “World of Warcraft” franchise, where players control four different factions and craft complex plans to conquer their opponents. It was about time that the game got a chance to enter esports competitions. The game requires players to know how to play their factions by learning their strengths and weaknesses and how to counter other factions. The tournament was entertaining to watch for
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longtime “Warcraft III” fans. Great upsets and matchups kept viewers on the edges of their seats. Unfortunately, major technical issues disconnected players during the game. One of the issues occurred during an especially nail-biting series. The game between pro players Marcus “ThorZaIN” Eklöf and Jang “Moon” Jae-ho was a best-of-three match of an underdog going against the Barry Bonds of “Warcraft III.” Both players were
one match away from advancing into the semifinals. The third match and first rematch was in favor of Eklöf, but he got disconnected while in the lead against Jang. In the second rematch, Eklöf couldn’t repeat the same success he had in previous matches and lost to Jang. This felt unfair and Eklöf should be furious about these technical issues because he was only a couple steps away from leaving the tournament with at least part of the prize pool in his pocket.
It’s sad to see Blizzard get so much flack from its fans lately, but it’s not new. After this incident, fans made a GoFundMe for Eklöf because they thought he didn’t deserve to lose the matches when he was in the lead. It’s sad to see Blizzard get so much flack from its fans lately, but it’s a
trend that is not new. In 2018, Blizzard announced “Diablo Immortal” as the latest installment in one of its older video game series. What seemed like a brilliant idea ended in disaster.
Forbes criticized the reveal of “Diablo Immortal” for announcing a mobile game to a console and PC audience. Obviously, the fans were upset and they have every right to be, especially because the game was supposedly the big and final announcement of BlizzCon 2018. It doesn’t end here – “Overwatch 2,” a new game that Blizzard is currently working on, is already getting criticism for being an overpriced expansion pack of the original game. It’s time for Blizzard to start regaining trust among gamers. If Blizzard communicates with its fans and responds to feedback, that’s already a step in the right direction. It should’ve released a public response about this tournament to let fans know it cares. Blizzard shouldn’t have made this remastered edition of “Warcraft III” because the original game wasn’t as problematic. Future patch updates should make the game return to that state.
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Letter to the Editor
Political primaries need restructuring A political primary is a preliminary election in which the registered voters of a political party nominate candidates for office. The key word here is preliminary. The current system allows small states such as Iowa and New Hampshire (assisted by the media) to award front-runner status to the victorious candidate. From there the candidates travel a path determined by which states wants to “leapfrog” the other by moving
up their primary dates. Candidates are whisked across the country without any real ability to distinguish regional issues from national issues. Consequently, party platforms are determined by a make-it-up-as-yougo approach. If the primary process were organized on a regional basis, candidates would be able to study the regional issues, campaign to confirm those issues and then receive votes based on the
solutions they propose. A regional approach would also prevent a premature selection of a frontrunner because success in one region certainly would not guarantee success in the next region. This would also further validate the process because each state would still have a say all the way down to the end. Finally, the number of delegates awarded in each state should be determined by the percentage of votes won
by each candidate. Accordingly, the political primaries should occur between January and June of each presidential election year. Each of the six regions would be assigned a particular month. A lottery held in June of the previous year would determine which month each region holds its primaries. An example illustrates the format:
January Southern (8): AL, AR, KY, LA, MS, TN, VA, WV
May Northwestern (9): AK, ID, KS, MT, ND, OR, SD, WA, WY
February Southwestern (9): AZ, CA, CO, HI, NV, NM, OK, TX, UT
June Middle West (9): IL, IA, IN, MI, MN, MO, NE, OH, WI
March Atlantic (8): DE, DC, FL, GA, MD, NJ, NC, SC
Joe Bialek Cleveland resident
April New England (8): CT, ME, MA, NH, NY, PA, RI, VT,
Clarification On Tuesday, March 3, the Spartan Daily published a story titled, “Coronavirus case count climbs” in which it should have stated that the SJSU study abroad office delayed registration and collection of payment for summer programs.
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Beach Bunny brings a sun-kissed sound By Chris Padilla STAFF WRITER
If you find yourself looking for a blast of summer sun in these dreary winter days, look no further than the surf-pop stylings of Beach Bunny. Beach Bunny is an indie-pop act founded by Lili Trifilio. Trifilio somehow captured California sunshine all the way from her hometown of Chicago, crafting an addictive feel-good sound that is welcomed in an industry where sad-sounding music reigns supreme. The band has an upbeat sound, full of earworm melodies, catchy drum beats and hypnotic licks that evoke the feeling of roller-skating on a summer day at the beach. Beach Bunny’s instrumentals contrast with Trifilio’s deadpan delivery of melancholy lyrics, some of which border on Tumblr-sad-girl territory. Instead of mopey anthems, we get the bittersweet melancholia of the sun setting on a summer romance: beautiful and a little sad, but sweet all the same. This sound is best exemplified by the title track from the 2018 EP “Prom Queen,” an ode to teenage feminine insecurities. It’s no coincidence that the song is a breakout hit for the band. It is the most popular video on their YouTube channel at over 7.2 million views. That big hit and other
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catchy tracks like “Painkiller” make the five-track EP it lands on the quintessential Beach Bunny listening experience. In the second half of the “Prom Queen” EP, “6 Weeks” ruminates on a breakup while the frantic “Adulting” reflects on the difficulties of adulthood. On Feb. 14, Beach Bunny released their debut album “Honeymoon,” which is almost as fun as “Prom Queen” and features the band’s other styles, showing that they are not afraid to experiment.
The band has an upbeat sound, full of earworm melodies, catchy drum beats and hypnotic licks that evoke the feeling of roller-skating on a lively summer day at the beach.
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The melancholy lullaby “Racetrack” is one of these experiments – a stripped-down track featuring Trifilio’s vocals and a music box-like synth melody. The contemplative “Rearview” also shows off the lead vocals, underscored by a solo guitar in the first half before exploding into garage rock for a pleasant surprise. The album reveals what happens when the band ditches the sad stuff and goes with subjects that are as peppy as the instrumentals would suggest.
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“Dream Boy” and “Cloud 9” are almost twee in comparison to the rest of the band’s songs, but the lyrics sound genuine enough that the sweetness never seems artificial. While the band’s older work is not as refined, their previous albums are still worth listening to on a lazy afternoon. The two EPs Beach Bunny released in 2016, “Animalism” and “Pool Party,” have different vibes than the band’s later works. The former has a Norah Jones vibe, while the latter has a more stripped-down, Mumfordby-the-sea type of sound. The three-track EP “Crybaby” is a transitional release, which is particularly interesting because it feels like a bridge between the girlwith-a-guitar act and becoming a full band. While not bad, the pre“Prom Queen” releases don’t quite nail the beach aesthetic achieved in later projects. There’s something special about Beach Bunny. Their sound is nostalgic, bringing to mind sepia-toned memories, even if you didn’t actually experience them. If the summer months feel too far away, you can at least bring the beach to some headphones near you. Follow the Spartan Daily on Twitter @SpartanDaily
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Curtains close on Spartans’ season By Austin Turner SENIOR STAFF WRITER
If you just watched the first 10 minutes of San Jose State’s opening round game of the Mountain West C onference Men’s Basketball Tournament, you got a snapshot of the team’s rebuilding season. The Spartans’ (7-24, 3-15 MWC) 2019-20 season came to an end Wednesday with a 79-66 loss to the University of New Mexico (19-13, 7-11 MWC) in Las Vegas. It wasn’t all gloomy for the Spartans early in the game. They jumped out to a quick 8-4 lead at the hands of a couple 3-pointers from junior guard Richard Washington and a layup from freshman guard Omari Moore. After that, the Lobos cranked up the intensity. They went on a dominant 21-0 run, dunking on and stealing from the Spartans on what felt like every possession. Thanks to an absolutely smothering Lobos’ defense, the Spartans missed an astounding 19-consecutive shots over a stretch lasting nearly 9 minutes. In the first half alone, the Spartans turned the ball over 16 times. SJSU rallied for 15 more points by the end of the half, but UNM held a 45-29 lead heading into the break. The Spartans kept up their momentum in the second half with a quick 5-0 run, and after that, the teams traded blows for the remainder of the game.
Sophomore guard Seneca Knight, the Spartans’ leading scorer in the regular season, awakened after an abysmal first half. After being limited to 4 points in the first 20 minutes, he commanded the offense efficiently and effectively. He added 18 points to his total, SPARTANS finishing with 22. Moore has made his case for LOBOS a key role next season with an impressive 17-point game with an extremely efficient 8-of-10 shooting performance. Washington, the team’s second-leading scorer in the regular season, struggled mightily. He had 8 points on just 3-of-13 shooting from the floor. All 8 of his points came in the first half. Despite an offensive explosion from Knight, the Spartans simply couldn’t stop the Lobos. UNM shot at a 45% clip in the second half, keeping up with SJSU. Junior guard Vance Jackson was a force for the Lobos. He led the game with 26 points on 9-of-16 shooting and four 3-pointers. Even with an impressive second half, the Spartans couldn’t overcome the disastrous opening 10 minutes. The Lobos advance to the quarterfinals of
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the MWC Tournament where they’ll face the Utah State Aggies. SJSU will presumably return four starters to the team next season. Senior guard Brae Ivey, who scored 7 points with 7 rebounds Wednesday, is the lone known departure for the squad. Continuity has been an issue for SJSU and Knight, its star player, is facing a big decision in the offseason. Knight would be the program’s first leading-scorer in six years to return to the team. If one thing is certain, his commitment to the team would be a big first step in creating more positive results for the Spartans in the future. Follow Austin on Twitter @AustinTurner_
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Top: Head coach Jean Prioleau looks on from the sideline. The Spartans were outscored 45-29 in the first half against the University of New Mexico. Bottom: Sophomore guard Seneca Knight scored 18 points in the second half but SJSU fell short as the team was eliminated from the Mountain West Tournament.
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Nuestra Jente representa Latinx LGBTQ+ Estudiante del estudios ambientales trabaja para mantener comunidad para amigos Por Diana Avila REPORTERA
El grupo de estudiantes Latinx y LGBTQ+ Nuestra Jente ha evolucionando en los últimos años y uno de los últimos cambios ha sido Ezequiel Gaxiola-Sierra, estudiante del medio ambiente de tercer año y líder del grupo. Bonnie Sugiyama, la directora del Centro del Orgullo LGBTQ+, dijo que el grupo ha estado activo desde 2009, pero no ha sido reconocido como una organización estudiantil desde la primavera de 2017. Según su página de Facebook, la antigua de la organización estudiantil era conocida como EL PAIS. El acrónimo de EL PAIS significaba El Proyecto Arco Iris. La organización estudiantil fue renovada en el otoño de 2019 como un grupo de reunión por GaxiolaSierra. Gaxiola-Sierra tenía experiencia previa creando espacios seguros para los estudiantes de Lantix desde su comenzó trabajando para El Centro Multicultural de Mosaicos durante su segundo año en el Universidad Estatal de California San José. El primer grupo de encuentro que Gaxiola-Sierra reunió fue a través del mosaico del centro intercultural se llamaba “Brown and Proud.” Era un espacio seguro para que los estudiantes Latinx pasaban su tiempo y discutían temas importantes para ellos. “No podía conectarse personalmente con todos los atendían, así que cuando pude reconocer sus rostros un par de meses después y pensé, ‘Oh, como recuerdo haber visto a esos dos en
La decisión de escribir el nombre del grupo con una ‘J’ en lugar de una ‘G’ fue sobre el empoderamiento. Ezequiel Gaxiola-Sierra líder de Nuestra Gente
mi programa y ahora soy amigos,’ ” Gaxiola-Sierra dijo en una mezcla de inglés y español. El dijo que durante su tiempo trabajando en el centro cultural Cross, colaboró mucho con el Centro del Orgullo y la transición para trabajar con ellos no fue muy difícil. Durante su transición de trabajar en el centro de mosaico al Centro del Orgullo, GaxiolaSierra mostró un interés inmediato en trabajar con la organización estudiantil para los estudiantes de Lantix. Sugiyama, dijo que debido a que Nuestra Jente no es reconocido por los Estudiantes Asociados y no recibio fondos a través de A.S., el grupo de reunión no es una organización estudiantil reconocida. Sugiyama dijo que muchos de los fondos para Nuestra Jente provienen del Centro del Orgullo o de los estudiantes que recaudan el dinero ellos mismos. Una de las primeras acciones de
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Ezequiel Gaxiola-Sierra (derecha) estudiante del medio ambiente de tercer año dirige en juego de Joteria, un alternativo de Loteria, en el Centro de Exito Estudiantil Chicanx/Latinx.
Gaxiola-Sierra como nuevo líder del grupo fue cambiar el nombre anterior a algo con lo que el estudiante tenga una conexión más fuerte. “Una vez que se dieron cuenta, estoy como, bien, es Nuestra Jente ahora,” Gaxiola-Sierra dijo. Gaxiola-Sierra dijo que mucha gente simplemente comenzó a llamar a su reunión por el nombre de Nuestra Jente y que parecía correcto.
Centroamérica no recibe atención
Ruth Aguilar REPORTERA
Hay una falta de representación de los centroamericanos en las noticias y es perjudicial en crear conciencia sobre los temas de Latinoamérica. El 31 de enero, el pueblo Mayangna, un grupo indígena de Nicaragua, fue atacado por un grupo de personas que intentaba colonizar sus tierras. Los lideres Mayangna reportaron seis muertos y 10 desaparecidos, según el Associated Press. Este no es es el primer ataque hacia indígenas en Nicaragua. Varios ataques se han reportado desde el 2015 según Remezcla, una pagina latina de noticias. Sin embargo, todavía no hay reportes de noticieros reconocidos. El público y expertos necesitan examinar más información sobre Centroamérica y poner más atención al tema en todo el mundo. Ha habido un gran enfoque en las noticias de los Estados Unidos en los últimos años de la caravana de inmigrantes de Centroamérica y su lucha por encontrar refugio. La mayoría de periodistas Americanos sólo reportan
situaciones que enseñan una crisis en la frontera entre los Estados Unidos y México. Pero los medios de comunicación deben revelar la corrupción y violencia de los países de Centroamérica y reportar a nivel mundial. La mayoría de las medios de comunicación no mencionan las noticias latinas y si lo hacen, se basa principalmente en todo México.
En el caso de la masacre en Nicaragua, la historia de colonización se está repitiendo. Personas con un deseo por tierra han desplazado a los indígenas de estas tierras por su propio beneficio arrebatarle a los nativos y usarla para su propio beneficio. Con la falta de representación, los problemas de Centroamérica se van a ser ignorada por completo.
La narrativa de los colonos que se aprovechan de los pueblos indígenas ha sido escuchada con demasiada frecuencia. Los países centroamericanos necesitan que la representación sobre sus problemas sean reportados en el mundo para que se les pueda encontrar ayuda. También para que los culpables puedan ser encontrados responsable de acciones despreciables como las que han estado sucediendo en Nicaragua. México es el único país relevante de Latinoamérica. Se necesitan más reportes de todos los país. Otros países también necesitan apoyo, y por lo cual grupos indígenas en otros países son explotados. La narrativa de los colonos que se aprovechan de los pueblos indígenas ha sido escuchada con demasiada frecuencia.
Información explicando los problemas de personas en Centroamérica debe ser más accesible para todo el mundo para encontrar soluciones. Por ejemplo hay xenofobia hacia los centroamericanos. Esos pensamientos sólo están siendo justificados a través de los medios de comunicación al afirmar indirectamente que sus problemas no son importantes. Tienen que cambiar su punto de vista. Estas personas y sus problemas sí importan. Ya no deberíamos sentirnos satisfechos en nuestra ignorancia sobre estos países. Ahora tenemos que buscar a soluciones. Sigue Ruth en Twitter @RuthNAguilar
“La decisión de escribir el nombre del grupo con una J en lugar de una G fue sobre el empoderamiento,” Gaxiola-Sierra dijo. ”Siento que es, se ha normalizado como el término queer, se ha reclamado lo suficiente.” Gaxiola-Sierra dijo que ha podido tomar la palabra despectiva a LGBTQ+ “joto” para convertirlo en un término de cariño entre él y sus amigos. El término “joto” también ha sido aceptado por los miembros
y ha hecho que la palabra forme parte de la comunicación del grupo. Gaxiola-Sierra dijo que espera poder proporcionar un lugar seguro para la mayor cantidad posible de estudiantes que tengan dificultades para sentirse cómodos consigo mismos y con quienes los rodean. Sigue Diana en Twitter @Dianaavila284