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Monthly Archives: July 2016

DACA Opens Doors for Former Student Body Prez at CSULB

Jul. 25, 2016 / By Jessica Salgado
Tags: Daca, Immigrant rights, Immigration

As CSULB's first undocumented student body president, Jose Salazar was never paid for his work. But DACA is getting him better jobs and a chance to reunite with family in Mexico.

Event ‘Awakens’ Green Living in Long Beach

Jul. 21, 2016 / By Lightmary Flores
Tags: climate, Indigenous, spirituality, world

“Awakening the Dreamer" involved residents in workshops merging spiritual wellness with a more green way of thinking, inspired by the wisdom of indigenous peoples.

LB Program Helps Dreamers Study Abroad, Reunite Family

Jul. 19, 2016 / By Elizabeth Campos
Tags: Daca, Education, Immigration, study abroad, Undocumented

Cal State Long Beach professor Armando Vazquez-Ramos decided to take a couple of his undocumented students with DACA status to Mexico to reconnect with their roots and place of origin.

Review: HS Students Impress Us All with Green Art, Furniture Exhibit at MOLAA

Jul. 1, 2016 / By Nia Thompson
Tags: Art, eco-friendly, Green, recycle, students, wilson high, Youth

The exhibit sheds light on a different way to “reduce, reuse, and recycle,” as the students' pieces prove artists can be creative while being environmentally conscious as well. Exhibit ends Sunday.