MARCH 2021 | ISSUE #03 Z&^>Z8 O>Z&QU News & Updates from CCSG to our Panther Community TABLE OF CONTENTS MESSAGE FROM CCSG PRESIDENT, MEET YOUR CCSG DELEGATION COMMITTEE MOVIES & SHOWS FOR 2021 MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS | SELF-CARE BLACK NATIONAL ANTHEM BLACK HISTORY MONTH Editor-in-Chief: Simran Bhatia Director of Communication, CCSG Message from CCSG President My name is Lauren Sanders. I have been a Chaffey student for the past 3 years and along the way I have dealt with some issues where many might have said I have to let school go. I kept going in the midst of those trying times and with you will continue to persevere in the midst of this national health issue where we have been mandated to stay home and/or lessen the times we are able to go out. We are dealing with the new normal to help prolong our lives and the lives of our loved ones. My words of wisdom to you is never, ever give up!! Persevere through all the various trials and tribulations that life brings you. Make sure you have an excellent support system of friends, family and also have a great rapport with your instructors. I want to continue listening to the Students & Hello, everyone!! Happy Spring Break! incorporating their ideas into what we do at I know it doesn’t seem like such a great year Chaffey College. I’d also like to get the Students with the fact that the Country shutdown to the more involved in campus & community life so point that we couldn’t go and see our aunts, that students are NOT afraid to ask question uncles, cousins, grandparents in different areas in from instructors, administrators, counselors, etc. the state, or in a completely different state or In the words of President Barack Obama, Yes even country due to the Pandemic. I also know We Can!!" that it is extremely hard to concentrate on schoolwork when you do NOT know how any of 1.1 MESSAGE FROM THE CCSG PRESIDENT: your loved ones really are then you get that call Welcome back to the Chaffey College Community. In the that changes your life Forevermore, that your midst of these trying times of nationwide Pandemic, we Will do our best to have a great productive year. The loved one passed away with this horrific illness, purpose of CCSG is to help provide students with many COVID-19. I know exactly what many of you valuable resources on and off campus especially in the are going through from NOT being able to see midst of this nationwide health Pandemic where we have your loved ones at all to NOT going to the had to change to online classes, which for many has been quite scary. CCSG intends to provide students with a hospital to visit them. I am here to tell you and Voice where they Can & Will be heard. We can NOT be show you that things WILL get better. With the afraid to ask for help during our life journey. We are there help, support, and encouragement of your to assist you in your educational journey.In the words of friends, family, classmates, coworkers, Former President Barack Obama and our new President administrators, we WILL be successful. Joe Biden, “Yes You Can!” Edited By : Marlene Avalos Mie r Meet Your CCSG Delegation Committee Hi everyone, My name is Keziah Thomas and Hello, My name is Rousselle Dougé and I am a I am the Vice President of CCSG. I came CCSG Senator. I have participated in student from India about three years ago. I have been government since elementary school. I was born a student at Chaffey College for the past one and raised in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. I and half years. My major is Biology. I used to obtained my degree in Public Policy with a minor in Women’s Studies from the University volunteer at Kaiser Permanente Medical of California, Riverside. I took classes at Center and I am currently volunteering at Chaffey College in high school and have come India Christian Assembly Church. back to the college in preparation for graduate Furthermore, I feel very comfortable meeting school while also working on obtaining AA and interacting with new people and try my degrees in my other interests. I am Secretary for best to participate in many different activities The Black Caucus California Community that are held on campus. This has enabled me Colleges, an active member of my church, and to connect with a wide range of people. I enjoy spending time with my family and pets. appreciate different viewpoints as each Chaffey College is a beautiful community full of viewpoint is fascinating in its own way. I diverse students working hard to achieve their believe that everyone is beautifully gifted and aspirations, and as a senator, I endeavor to advance these pursuits. I also advocate for DPS talented. Thus, if we all come together, we students, ensuring that the campus is inclusive to can gather enough strength to accomplish all. As a community, each one of us is important many things. So let’s make a difference in our tapestry of excellence. There have been together! some new challenges this year, yet we have Lastly, as a student representative, I want to made adjustments and have continued to thrive be an international and intercultural voice and showing that we are also a campus of resilience advocate on behalf of my colleagues. I will try and will continue to be. Invest in kindness to my best to stay active and engage in ways to people and animals, reap its rewards. I hope your make the community a better place for college spring semester is a great success! students. Stay Safe! Have a great Spring Break! Edited By : Marlene Avalos Mie r Meet Your CCSG Delegation Committee My name is Jett Benavidez and I am currently a student at Chaffey College working to transfer to a university. I intend to major in political science and one day earn my teaching credentials and become a high school teacher. I have a passion for politics and local government and I hope to continue to serve in the community the best I can. “Hi everyone my name is Josh. I am in my second year here at Chaffey College. I am double majoring in political science and Spanish. I’ll be transferring to a UC next fall where I plan to study abroad. My goal is to become a lawyer and help people.” Edited By : Marlene Avalos Mie r MOVIES & SHOWS FOR 2021 BY: JOY MARINA The new year has started and so did a new semester! Disney Plus and Netflix have all the shows and movies for you! Friday, Saturday or even a Tuesday night wind down with a new TV show or movie or even a throwback! Here is a list of some of the top picks along with future shows that Disney Plus are releasing. Disney+ Top Picks: Wandavision The Mandalorian Disney+ Throwbacks: Toy Story Series The Muppets Big Hero 6 Star Wars Up Netflix Top Picks: New Girl Criminal Minds Grey’s Anatomy The 100 NCIS Netflix Throwbacks: Avatar the Last Airbender The Legend of Korra iCarly Victorious The Originals Glee Any Marvel fans out there! Well, Disney Plus has some upcoming shows for you this year! The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (March 19th) Black Widow (May 7th) Loki (May 2021) Marvel’s What If (Summer 2021) Hawkeye (Fall 2021) Spider-Man No Way Home (December 17th) Black Panther II (July 8, 2022) Captain Marvel II (November 11th 2022) MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS Self Care Mental Health can be a daunting task when students and faculty are faced with multiple obstacles, while maintaining academic integrity. Based on an article by the American Psychological Association, “Stress in America 2020 Survey Signals a Growing National Mental Health Crisis,” states “stress from COVID-19, health-care, the economy, racism and the presidential election – [are] seriously threatening the mental health of our country, particularly our youngest generation, according to a new national survey from the APA.” Which is why it is important to do a little self-care, whether you’re a male, female, or non-binary. I’ve made an à la carte menú below. Enjoy! SELF-CARE à la carte menú Take (3+) deep, long breaths. Separate from your screen(s). Declutter your space. Take breaks, when necessary. Make sure you eat throughout the day. Meditate (wherever you’re comfortable). Go for a walk/jog around your ‘hood. Do something creative, draw or dance. Ride a bike, take a hike, run with your dog. Talk to a friend – re-connect! Journal Writing (declutters the mind). Hug your family & pets, you are loved. Go to bed early and get yo’ rest on! The list is endless, find what makes you happy! Written By: Mariaelena "Mea" Montañez Reference: American Psychological Association. (2020, October 20). Stress in America 2020 survey signals a growing national mental health crisis http://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2020/10/stress-mental-health-crisis Image Artist: “Green Interior” by Cooper IG @iam.cooper and “Inner Balance” by Asja Boroš IG @asjaboros ¾¾-!¾¾- LU&2 jö 9U2j dj9UL8ZL? This is what is known as, the Black National Anthem. “Lift Every Voice and Sing” was originally written as a poem by the NAACP leader, James Weldon Johnson (1871-1938). His brother, John Rosamond Johnson (1873-1954) then set the poem to music in 1899. It was first performed in the public within Johnsons’ hometown of Jacksonville, Florida, as a part of the celebration for Lincoln’s Birthday on February 2nd, 1900.