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Les Santos, Chair of the Frank Sullivan Social Justice Committee addresses the LMU community during the
candlelight vigil held for Human dignity, respect, and unity on April 20.
Candlelight Vigil Held For Social Justice
By Marisol Barrios
Human dignity, respect,
and unity are not often realized
as issues of modem concern due
to the crime and violence that
preoccupies our reality. The
Frank Sullivan Social Justice
Committee, however, recognizes
the need to reflect and come to¬
gether in light of the current
events of violence that have sur¬
faced in the past year and all
victims of injustice.
The goal is to urge the LMU
community to take a stand for
human dignity, respect and
unity. As the civil rights trial
ii i v ul v ii ig LAFD , tho Denny case
and as the one year anniversary
of the civil unrest in our city
approached, a Candlelight Vigil
was held on Tuesday, April 20.
The candle from which oth¬
ers were to be lighted was the
flame burning which symbolized
the terrible incident in
Hiroshima.
“We behold this flame at
LMU, as symbols of the peace
which must continually be re¬
newed and nurtured, a peace that
must last, but only with the ef¬
forts of the human spirits, hu¬
man hearts, and hands, and
minds”, declared Les Santos,
Chairperson of the committee
and International Services Co¬
ordinator.
The vigil continued by
lighting twelve candles each one
symbolizing peace. European
holocaust, ethnic cleansing, Na¬
tive Americans who suffered in
the genocide, and violence
against men, women, children,
senior citizens and unborn were
only a few among many.
Ab a remembrance of the
civil unrest was addressed,
Fernando Moreno of Campus
Ministry recalled, “Approxi¬
mately a year ago on an evening
like this when we first heard of
the riots, there was a sense of
confusion, outrage.. .nothing of
peace.”
Explained Reverend
Leonard Jackson of the First
AME Church, “We now reflect on
Forum Stirs Up Discussion
By Albert Cortez
On Wednesday, March 17,
the Latino Business Student
Association and Movimiento
Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan
sponsored a debate over the
North American Free Trade
Agreement. The event was part
of the Mes De La Raza Cosmica,
a month long series of events
aimed at bringing the commu¬
nity closer in touch with issues
that concern particularly Latino
and Chicano people.
The moderator for the
evening was Professor David
Ayon of LMU’s Chicano Studies
and Political Science Depart¬
ments. Professor Ayon gave an
introduction to the topic and a
background presentation of the
history of the NAFTA. He also
gave a brief summation of present
occurrences concerning the is¬
sue.
The North American Free
Trade Agreement is a document
that the Mexican government
asked for. The agreement would
essentially weaken the barriers
that sometimes prevents free
trade between Canada, United
States, and Mexico. It would
lower tariffs on trade and allow
corporations to set up factories
and headquarters in countries
other than their own.
The speakers for the
evening were Dr. Yongsun Paik
of LMU Management Depart¬
ment, supporting the NAFTA and
Mr. Victor Munoz, of the AFL-
CIO (American Federation of
Labor — Committee of Industrial
Organizations), attacking
NAFTA. The discussion focused
mainly on the impact of the U.S.
trading with Mexico. Dr. Paik
suggested that an agreement
such as this could have some
invaluable benefits on the econo¬
mies of all three countries.
Mr. Munoz asked “At what
cost of human health and op¬
pression should these benefits
be reaped?” Dr. Paik mentioned
that he was sympathetic to these
objections to NAFTA, but would
“put on his hat” for the evening
and defend NAFTA the best he
could.
The event was attended by
approxiately fifty interested
people of the community, includ¬
ing several LMU professors and
works that have taken place in
the past year.” The guilty ver¬
dicts of the two police officers
were like “a light of hope just as
these candles relfect a light of
hope.”
“The second verdict
dimmed our light. Don’t put all
your money on hope; we can no
longer celebrate until we can no
longer remember people of Jew¬
ish Holocaust,”... starving to
death, Hiroshima, racism, and
sexism.
If we hope to resolve these
problems, there is a common
ground which is called Christian¬
ity, stated Reverend Jackson. No
matter if you call him Abba, Bud¬
dha, or Jesus, there is a God who
walks with us in guidance.
Through God’s mediation
in us he can help with human
dignity, respect, and unity. As
the verse so many of us use “If
you want peace, work for jus¬
tice”, then we must begin with
acknowledging the necessary
stand that we must take urged so
strongly by the Frank Sullivan
Social Justice Committee.
on NAFTA
many LMU students.
Cortez, MEChATreasurer,
and Adriana Boj
аса,
LBSAVice
President would like to thank
Professor Ayon, Dr. Paik, Mr.
Munoz, and all others who at¬
tended for their participation.
By Ernesto J. Bobadilla
“The diploma shouldn’t just
read ‘William Marmolejo’, but
‘Family Marmololejo’ because
my family, as much as I, put in
the time and the sacrifice toward
the diploma, "expressed senior
William Marmolejo.
In its twelfth year Dia de
Reconocimiento is designed to
honor graduating Chicano/
Latino students and their par¬
ents. This special event is spon¬
sored by Latino Organizations
and the Chicano/Latino Students
Services on campus. It will be
held Sunday, April 25 beginning
with a mass in Sacred Heart
Chapel at noon.
The coordinators of the
event are Sergio Marin and J as-
mine Espinoza. Marin com¬
mented, “I’m really excited be¬
cause this year we made some
changes in order to truly recog¬
nize and celebrate our graduat¬
ing seniors. There will also be a
ceremony (during mass) in which
the seniors get to personally
thank their parents for all their
effort throughout the years.”
The reception in St,
Robert’s Auditorium will be com¬
prised of a special guest speaker,
an awards ceremony honoring
seniors, a mariachi, Grupo
Folklorico performance, a slide
show, a presentation to the
Chicano and Chicanaoftheyear,
delicious food and much more.
Said Espinoza, “It’s a day
where parents get to feel proud
and honored because of the ac¬
complishments of their son or
daughter.”
Graduating senior Tamara
Oyola stated, “ I have been at¬
tending since my sophmore year.
It’s finally my turn and it will
be a day where family and
friends can come closer. Since
this year’s senior class is smaller,
we have become more attached.
A lot of beautiful people will be
there.”
Expressed Marcella Ordaz,
“It’s a day I have been looking
forward to since my freshman
year when I attended the event
for the first time. It’s a special
even t for Latinos where they can
share special memories with
friends and family.”
If you are interested, tick¬
ets will be available at the door
on the day of the event. Tickets
are $5.00 for students and chil¬
dren and $7.00 for adults. If you
have any questions or comments,
please feel free to call Chicano/
Latino Student Services at 338-
7616 or stop by the office in
Malone 202.
Residents Declare Unity
Press Release
The members of the First
Floor of Tenderich Hall have de¬
clared April 26 as “Diversity
Week: Creating Unity in the
Community.” Student coordi¬
nated programs duringthis week
will celebrate the cultural, socio¬
diversity represen ted on thecam-
pus. We invite the students
across the LMU campus to join
us in our activities.
Diversity Week in
Tenderich Hall initiates a year-
round emphasis on cultural/
socio-diverse interactions and
developing global perspectives for
the whole campus. The theme
“Creating Unity in the Commu¬
nity” is representative of the over¬
all philosophy of creating an edu¬
cated and appreciative commu¬
nity of diverse students, faculty,
and administrators. The stu¬
dents in the First Floor of
Tenderich believe in incremen¬
tal steps.
“We want to encourage a
partnership of students to build
a sense of unity in the building
and the university community
by raising awareness of the
people in the housing facilities
and the university,” expressed
Jeffrey Sun, First Floor Resident
Advisor at Tenderich Hall.
Diversity Week will include
various educational and interac¬
tive events and activities in the
building aimed at education
through mutual respect.
For more information call
Jeffrey C. Sun at 338-3827.
Newsbriefs
Edjumakation 3: The Tradition Continues
It’s here at Mckay Lounge! S.A.B.E. presents Edjumakation 3: the Tradition Continues, a
Retrospect today at 8:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. This is an event that features music from the past and
the present. The cost will be $5 general and $3 with retro attire. A portion of the proceeds will
go to the Torres family to aid in the funeral of their son, Abraham who was killed in Long Beach.
APP Coordinators for the following year will be Wilma Martin and Eric Young. To find out
next year’s APP Counselors go to Malone 202.
The Mexican American Alumni Association (MAAA) Scholarship is available in Malone 202.
MAAA has awarded scholarships to incoming and continuing college students who not only
demonstrate academic potential, but a sincere commitment to bettering their community. All
materials should be submitted before the deadline on June 11. For more information, contact
Deborah Lozano, MAAA Scholarship Chairperson (818) 994-3521.
Rente Robing Ceremony will be held Friday, May 7 in Murphey Hall at 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Rente scholars receive their rites of passage as a symbol of having reached a level of maturity and
completed a major stage of their development.
Compiled by Marisol Barrios
