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May 17th, 2022

5/17/2022

 

Artist Statement

​Many people underestimate the struggles first-generation college students face, and as a Central American woman who is conquering academia, I can say that there are many people who pray for my downfall. But, through writing and freedom of expression, I am able to have the outlet I need to create pieces of poetry that Central American women (or anyone that appreciates poetry) can connect with and feel at ease with because someone else in this universe has felt what they have felt in some way, shape, or form. I want my writing to be an outlet for myself, but also for the reader, these pieces were more intimate and private in comparison to the work I did back in 2019, but I have grown into the version of myself that knows my ancestors would be proud if I continue to create and conquer the world one piece at a time.
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Jamy Garcia
Jamy Garcia is a senior at CSUN who is majoring in Child & Adolescent Development (Applied Sciences). Jamy will be graduating in Spring 2023 and will continue to pursue her career by obtaining her Master’s degree in Social Work/CADV. She hopes that her writing can help anyone feel less lonely at times when life can seem unbearable, and she also hopes that her writing can help other Central American women, like herself, feel heard and listened to.

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poem collection

5/17/2022

 

Artist statement

As far as I can remember, the arts have always been an important part of my life. It was most present during my high school years when I got involved in my school’s choir group and where I took classes that grew my interest in the work of literature. I’ve read many works of various Central American poets after taking a few CATS courses and was inspired by their work in displaying the beauty of the culture and the cultural issues they include to spread awareness. My work consists of feelings, emotions, and thoughts that I experience throughout my life and within my culture which I hope is relatable to those who read or see it. Although poetry and painting started as a hobby, experiences in my life and the knowledge I continue to grasp inspired me to create an outlet for myself to share not only my own experiences but also bring awareness to issues that are important.
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Daisy Copado
Daisy Copado is a Mexican-American first-generation undergraduate student at CSUN who majors in Psychology and minors in Central American and Transborder Studies. She loves giving back to her community in South Los Angeles advocating for equity in higher education. During the pandemic, she took interest in the art of both poetry and painting, which she has grown a passion for.

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poem collection

5/17/2022

 

Artist statement

The poems “Arriving” and “First Day of School” were written to reflect the perspective of a CentralAmerican child during a time of change due to immigration to the united states of America. My inspiration to write derives from personal moments in my life that seem to have a recurring theme connecting me back to the memories I have of these life-defining moments. These poems are meant to showcase my confessional artistic style and my experience as a Salvadoran-born, US citizen, and the ways in which my life was influenced because of this cultural change.
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Erick Alvarado
My name is Erick Alavarado-Lopez and I am a kinesiology major at CSUN. I was born in San isidro, Cabañas, El Salvador. My family and I migrated to the US in 2009 in hopes of better opportunities and a new life. This moment impacted the many factors that would go on to shape the rest of my life.

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En Limbo

5/17/2022

 

ABSTRACT

​The great migration of the 1980s saw the forced movement of Central Americans into neighboring Central American countries, Mexico, the USA, and Canada. In accepting their journey northward, they become stripped of their identity only to be seen as exploitive tools for wealth for those in power. My paper is influenced and builds upon the works of Susan B. Coutin, Michele Moran Taylor and Cecilia Menjivar, and J. Thomas Ordonez. My paper argues that the commodification of the Central American migrant has placed them in a space of limbo in which they are never certain whether they will reach their destination of fully arriving.
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Arnulfo Martinez
Arnulfo Martinez is a MA student in the Latin American Studies program at California State University, Los Angeles. He obtained his undergraduate degrees in Chicanx Studies and CentralAmerican and Transborder Studies at California State University Northridge. His work focuses on issues regarding international immigration, immigrant rights, transnationalism, legality, commodification, and hometown associations in the United States.

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The Commodification of the Inhuman

5/17/2022

 

Abstract

The end of the Anthropocene has occurred at various moments throughout history. Theorists argue that the Anthropocene, or the human era, will end due to our selfish and extractive processes on the earth. However, others argue that this discussion of the Anthropocene universalizes the human experience by erasing the effects of racism and colonialism by only focusing on environmentalism will be incorporating the theoretical works of Rosi Braidotti, Giorgio Agamben, and Kathryn Yusoffin describing the creation of the Inhuman. In this essay, I argue that "Chaos," a Fable by Rodrigo Rey Rosa, illustrates how bio-politics, geo-politics, and necro-politics led to the creation and commodification of the Inhuman.
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Arnulfo Martinez
Arnulfo Martinez is a MA student in the Latin American Studies program at California State University, Los Angeles. He obtained his undergraduate degrees in Chicanx Studies and CentralAmerican and Transborder Studies at California State University Northridge. His work focuses on issues regarding international immigration, immigrant rights, transnationalism, legality, commodification, and hometown associations in the United States.

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A Nomad's Life: Exploration of Time, Place, and Being Other

5/17/2022

 

Abstract


​The story "Muneca Rota"
 by Nicaraguan author, Maria Del Carmen Perez invites readers to be comfortable with the uncomfortable. The main focus is rejecting the grand narratives of humanism and opening up possibilities of being other. A solution she proposes is to think beyond humanism, imagine other possibilities, and explore different temporalities. The style of this piece is written artistically, requiring readers to use their imagination and critical thinking as they engage with the metaphors in the text. The main character, who is also the narrator, shares with her sister her desires, dreams, and thoughts as stories filled with metaphors. With each dream the character describes, more emphasis is placed on moving and becoming, that is in transformative abilities of motion. This literature is written to bewilder the reader specifically, to alter their thinking into something deemed impossible, inhuman, and/or nomadic. Many would say bizarre and be quick to construct strict categorization of an individual. Others would say suicide and would be missing all the metaphorical content. This limits the ability to think beyond humanism, the species, and be able to imagine becoming others. She can explore nonhuman time and space. I will explore the ideas of different temporalities, being other, being nomad, and the posthuman as concepts that may not be achievable within the liberal and colonial thought processes. Can humans construct original thoughts and ideas or are they truly stuck in a colonial realm of reasoning?
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Samantha Alvarez
Samantha Alvarez is a CSUN alumn. While attending CSUN, she dedicated time to the community by volunteering with partnering organizations. She attended events to collaborate with students and staff on helping Central American populations. As a Guatemalan-American individual, she intends to bring cultural awareness, empathy, and sensibility to all senses of life.Samantha siente un gran privilegio poder lograr sus éxitos y tiene mucho que agradecer a sucomunidad Guatemalteca por tanto amor, belleza, y conocimiento

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At War with a War Machine, Rise of the Planthropocene

5/17/2022

 

​Abstract

​I will be using the theories of Kathryn Yusoff, Deleuze and Guattari, Rosi Braidotti, Beatriz Cortez, and Emanuele Coccia to analyze what a garden is and can be, the strength and resiliency of plants, and the war that is taking place between plants and humans. What will the planet be like after the end of the Anthropocene? The Mayans were master builders and King Pakal was responsible for bringing water to his lands allowing for the development of a thriving population, after some time land clearing and extreme drought forced the Maya to abandon the cities which once thrived, allowing for the plants to reclaim what was once theirs. Community gardens are revolutionary acts allowing for one to battle capitalism and establish community and growth with a different model that directly challenges capitalist systems meant to only extract. After the end of the Anthropocene the plants will once again take over the planet and the time of the Planthropocene will begin.
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Carlos Somoza
Carlos Somoza double majored in Chicano Studies and Central American and Transborder studies. He is currently working on his Masters in Latin American Studies focusing on the intersectionality of Hip Hop and its transnational influence and growth in the black and brown marginalized communities in Central America and Puerto Rico. He hopes to eventually pursue his Ph.D. and continue to serve his community through his passion for teaching and gardening. His paper was inspired by the work of Natasha Myers around the idea of the planthropocene and he further expands on that concept in this work.

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Multiple Temporalities in "El Lugar Más Pequeño" by Tatiana Huezo

5/17/2022

 

Abstract

On the surface, the film El Lugar Más Pequeño directed by Tatiana Huezo tells the story of a small village and what led to it being wiped off the official map of El Salvador by the war's end. But in a deeper sense, the film allows for the telling of a story of a community who through memory and their deep affection for the land has risen, rebuilt, and reinvented themselves and their village through the existence of multiple temporalities.
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​​​​Larissa Lainez
Larissa Lainez is a Central American and Transborder Studies major and a graduating senior for the Class of 2022. She migrated from El Salvador as a child and found that the in-depth learning about the region of Central America to be a crucial tool of reconnection and has inspired her to pursue a career as an educator in the field of Central American Studies.

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Letter to our readers 2022

5/17/2022

 
Two blue-green birds on a tree branch against a brown background.Featuring the 2022 cover! It show two blue-green birds on a tree branch against a brown background. The birds help to symbolize hope and enlightenment.

​Dear Readers,


We are pleased to introduce the 2022 issue of La Ceiba: The Undergraduate Journal of the Central American and Transborder Studies Department at California State University, Northridge. This year’s edition includes various original works produced by students studying within the department. 

Two years into the pandemic, we have witnessed how COVID-19 has ravaged marginalized communities as well as put a spotlight on the many socio-inequalities prevalent within our society. And as we continue to work through the current political climate, we are motivated by our communities' constant drive for change. Yet, we recognize the grief, distress, and anger many are feeling today. As the pandemic continues and daily life shifts back to in-person, we are further inclined in our goal to advocate and show solidarity for those most impacted. 

​For example, the pandemic has affected our communities in several ways, from deepening food insecurity, rising rates of homelessness, and the loss of loved ones. For students, the pandemic has brought on uncertainty and stress. As we are approaching the end of the zoom era, our students are shifting back to in-person learning.

Additionally, we would like to take a moment to express our gratitude for the unwavering support from our creative directors, Susana Marcelo and Shahrazad Encinias. Under their guidance this spring semester, we have overcome unforeseen obstacles related to the pandemic and the return to in-person schooling. Furthermore, we’d like to thank our editorial team for their commitment and persistence throughout this entire process - finally, our appreciation for our student contributors for providing us with their works of scholarship. Everyone’s input was truly instrumental. 

Our goal for this issue is to not only convey the multidimensional experience of Central Americans but also highlight the many perspectives being carried into this new chapter for everyone. About our cover, we use the birds to signal ideas found in this issue of liberation, life, and enlightenment. This collection of work ranges from literature reviews, philosophical analysis, poetry, and art. 

As things continue to rapidly change, we hope our publication maintains its place as a medium to display the teachings of the department, but most importantly, the growth of its students. 

On behalf of the editorial team at La Ceiba, we thank you for your support.

Sincerely, 
La Ceiba Editorial Team

The Significance in the Control of Water in Mesoamerican Rainforests

5/28/2021

 

Abstract

Water is understood as a natural occurrence that has no emotion, thought, or life. It is commercialized for human consumption in two ways: drinking water to maintain bodily functions and agricultural growth for nourishment. This paper discusses the importance water had on Mesoamerican Mayans' religious, political and economic, and hydraulic infrastructural systems. I will be examining how Mayan Quiche beliefs valued water as an animate object manifested with deities for worshippers to entice them for rainfall through water rituals. This ventures into how rituals and controlling water were critical for the attainment of political power and social status in Mesoamerica. ​
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Iskra Somaribba
Iskra Somarriba is a transfer student from SMC who is double majoring in Sociology and Central American Studies. Researching Central America has been a personal endeavor of hers to construct a historical understanding of her family’s migration from Nicaragua to the U.S. She intends to gain and bask in the knowledge that has been deprived from her academic upbringing and share it with her community in order to bring insight on issues of race and migration. This paper was inspired by her lack of knowledge of Mesoamerican history and its dynamic rainforests. 

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Warfare and Its Symbolism Within the Late Classic to Post-Classic Maya

5/28/2021

 

Abstract

​The ancient Mayan community has long been a fascination for many scholars throughout the world. The nature and symbolism of warfare are aspects of the Mayan community that have been considered in parts of studies but have not been collectively looked at or focused on for interpretation. In this essay, I have gathered information from various sources that discuss different facets of warfare within the Late Classic to Post-Classic Mayan community. I specifically will be analyzing what weapons were used by the Mayan communities at the time, how the warfare took place, and the symbolism that is held in their communities.
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Alexis Salmeron
Alexis Salmeron is a first-generation student who is majoring in Geology. He can always be found outside climbing a mountain or falling down one! He hopes to provide a unique perspective as a Latino in the field of geoscience and inspire underrepresented communities to pursue fields of study in STEM. His paper was inspired by his pursuit of understanding warfare practices within a peaceful community.  

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Inter-ethnic and Race Relations in Central American LA

5/28/2021

 

Abstract

Among the Central American diaspora, there tends to be a single narrative that Central Americans are of the same background and share the same experiences. Oftentimes, there are Central Americans and non-Central Americans who homogenize our identity and experiences, which is a result of the nation state’s mestizaje agenda. The idea that those of Latin American descent are racially mixed (typically with American Indian and European Spanish blood). This erases those who are completely Indigenous, those who are of African descent, those of Asian descent, and those who are mixed with any other combination. As part of a nation-building project, the idea that has been heavily promoted is that we are all mestizx. As a result, Central Americans and other Latinxs have internalized this belief. Black and Indigenous Central Americans are then left excluded from the nation state’s recognition which leads to their invisibility. ​
By Samantha Lomeli

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Finding Community at Valley Femmehood

5/28/2021

 

Abstract

It was the last Thursday of the month. The day when the non-profit organization, Somos Familia Valle, had their monthly Valley Femmehood program for all women and femmes of color and the immigrant community. This space allows everyone to gather around and empower each other. On August 30th, they invited a keynote speaker, Marie Angel Hernandez, or better known as Ms. Venarsian. She is an undocumented immigrant from Honduras, a daughter of farmworkers, and a two-spirit woman of trans experience. This event took place in the heart of The Valley, San Fernando, at Pueblo y Salud from 7:00 pm-9:00 pm. When I saw the flyer for this event on Somos Familia Valle Instagram page, what instantly drew me in was the fact she was a woman of trans experience from Honduras. Latinx spaces on the west coast tend to be Mexican-centered, but finally, this was an opportunity for me to hear the experiences and stories of a Central American woman from the QTPOC community.  ​
By Samantha Lomeli

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Living Through the Past

5/28/2021

 

Abstract

​People have been educated to think of events in one chronological order, the past, present, and future, but does the past really not occur again? This essay illustrates how the past, present, and future are coexisting through time. The book Fabula Asiatica by Rodrigo Rey Rosa supports this theory through its story about three foreign students who are trying to save the world, but they must go back to past events to be successful on their mission. It is also further explored through technology, social media, and the Mayan culture.
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Vanessa Cruz
Vanessa Cruz is an alumna who double majored in Central American Studies and Communications studies. She hopes to bring more awareness of the Hispanic culture to the entertainment industry. Her paper challenges the belief that the past, present, and future must be in one chronological order.

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Central Americans on a Journey to Find Their Identities

5/28/2021

 

Abstract

Before migrating to the U.S, Central American immigrants see the United States as an accepting place. But, when they arrive, they face the complete opposite. As discussed in my paper, they encounter issues such as exploitation, language barriers, and not being treated as equals. I also make clear that it is important that all ethnicities and races are recognized so that people do not feel lost with their identity or ashamed of where they came from. Overall, there should not be tension between different ethnicities because at the end of the day most migrants come to the U.S for similar issues. Moreover, many K-12 schools do not teach students about different cultures or histories outside of a U.S. perspective. College, however, such as CSUN, has increasingly become a place where Central American immigrants can find acceptance.​ 
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Donna Calzada
Donna Calzada is a freshman as well as a first-generation Latina student at 
Cal State University, Northridge. She is majoring in Child Development and hopes to become a college counselor for students of color in high school. Calzada aims to become a counselor because she understands how difficult it can be to plan your future during your teenage years because of emotions, identity, etc.   

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Multicultural Mathematics: Mayan Creation of a Computation System

5/28/2021

 

Abstract

The acknowledgments and credits for Indigenous communities have been disregarded by colonial reasoning, leaving origins of creations eliminated. The Mayans provided wonderful insight into belief systems and mathematical systems which continue to be used in modern-day society. At the start of the fifth century, Mayan mathematics was established to compute calculations to understand the civilizations' social constructs. Grasping mathematics curricula from historical, Mayan standpoints opens space for crediting culture discovery of mathematics in contemporary developmental agencies. Within my paper, I explore anthropological perspectives evolved into epistemological concepts, allowing man to progress and succeed. 
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Samantha Alvarez
Samantha Alvarez double majored in Early Childhood and Adolescent Development and Central American and Transborder Studies. She has been working with her community to facilitate unity, networks, and resources for children and families. She hopes to continue onto higher education to further counsel and provide resources for underprivileged communities. Her paper was inspired by the need to support original work, intelligence, and contributions from earlier peoples.  

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Trans Central American Women: At Home, in Migration and Post ArrivaL

5/28/2021

 

Abstract

In 2018, Roxana Hernandez, a 33-year-old trans woman from Honduras arrived at the U.S. border seeking asylum. Back home in Honduras, she was known as the hardest working family member, a loving sister and tía. Every morning she’d wake up to start making tortillas and beans to sell on the street from 6 in the morning to 8 at night. For a couple of months, she also engaged in survival sex work to make ends meet. However, no matter how hard she was working; it just wasn’t enough to support her and her family. She then made the life-risking decision, not once, but multiple times to migrate to the U.S. in hopes of opening up a salon and sending back money to her family. It was her last attempt when she arrived at the U.S./Mexico border and ended up in a U.S. Customs and Border Protection detention center.
By Samantha Lomeli

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Poem collection By Keyly Sandoval

5/27/2021

 

Artist Statement

The inspiration behind my poems are about the pain and loss I have experienced in my life. My poems don’t necessarily have a specific theme or message but rather express my feelings and emotions strongly. I hope that whoever comes across my work can either relate to it or understand my vulnerable side that most people do not get to see. Poetry has been able to help me put my emotions into words that have helped me heal. Whenever I feel overwhelmed, I use poetry to help me work through what I am feeling. 
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Keyly Sandoval
Keyly Sandoval is a third year student majoring in Family Studies with a minor in Political Science. Her poems are inspired from past trauma and other people’s points of views. Her writing acts as a vessel that channels love, loss, pain, & resilience.

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two stories by christian barragan

5/27/2021

 

​artist statement

I find it difficult to look at the history of colonialism and exploitation in the Western Hemisphere without paying attention to the internal experiences prompted by these overarching narratives. The anxieties that come with the erasure of culture necessitate a closer look into the mental implications of these afflictions in everyday life. With the world the way it is, it’s easy to close off and forget about everything that’s going on. This is why I choose to write about both the large and the small scale dilemmas to indicate their relations and how people from different backgrounds react to these issues.
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Christian Barragan
Christian Barragan is a graduating senior at California State University Northridge. Raised in Riverside, CA, he aims to become a novelist in the future. He currently reads submissions for Open Ceilings Magazine at UC Davis. His work has appeared in Pif Magazine, Moria Magazine, and Coffin Bell, among others.

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Central Americans Struggles When Emigrating to the United States

5/27/2021

 

Abstract

Assimilating to another culture can be hard when people are used to their motherland’s traditions. Our societies have made it simply impossible for immigrants to live in the United States without the fear of deportation. My essay focuses on different obstacles such as the language barrier that people encounter in order to have a taste of the American dream. The movie Caracol Cruzando by Pamela Chavez focuses on how immigrants have to go through many barriers to live a better life. Our society has engraved fear upon immigrants when in reality they should be given a pathway to citizenship.
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Gisselle Perez
Gisselle Perez is an undergraduate student who is majoring in Biology. She enjoys dedicating her time to different community service events. She is inspired to pursue a career within the medical field to accomplish her ultimate goal of becoming a pediatrician. Her paper focuses are the struggles people encounter when assimilating to that of another culture.

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The Land of Culture and Traditions

5/27/2021

 

abstract

Culture is a lifestyle amongst a group of people that include beliefs, a set of morals, food, dance, and even language. My paper unfolds the culture of the city I was born in. Morelos, Mexico is a small city filled with enriched culture that an individual, including myself, participates in. There are activities that culture plays a huge role on, such as eating Tacos Acorazados, a dish simply made with rice and boiled eggs. "The Land of Culture and Traditions" demonstrates a small piece of Morelos through visual words and explaining each activity that my culture participates in with writing. As each activity is thoroughly explained in my paper, a piece of my culture will be engraved in you knowing that culture is important to individuals who love where they come from.
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Andres Hernandez
Andres Hernandez was born in Morelos, Mexico, a small city located an hour away from Mexico City. He is a first-generation college student, majoring in Psychology and minoring in Child and Adolescent Development at Cal State University, Northridge. His long-term career goal is to become a career counselor and attend grad school after receiving his BA. His paper was inspired by his life experiences living in Mexico and wants to show part of his culture through writing.

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A Disconnection Between My Culture

5/27/2021

 

Abstract

​As first-generation citizens, there is this disconnection with our culture. There is a sense of pride and missing knowledge that causes this disconnection. When parents migrate to a new country, they begin to assimilate because life in Mexico is not the same as life in the U.S. Therefore, children from immigrant parents begin to identify more with their surrounding cultural environment. After attending the Guelaguetza festival, I learned about Oaxacan culture, which was a shock. I realize I do not connect with my own culture, unlike my parents or older siblings who were born in Mexico. I was introduced to a whole new world that feels like I am supposed to connect with, but I did not.
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Jasmine Garcia
Jasmine Garcia is a returning student who is majoring in Health Administration. She intends to work for organizations that will help provide health care for disadvantaged individuals and families. Her paper was inspired by her struggles of connecting with her culture as she was born in the U.S.

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Identifying as an Immigrant: Powerful Attributes and Struggles

5/27/2021

 

Abstract

Being an immigrant in a country that hates you for something that is completely out of your control is often something that creates a lonely environment for many individuals. It consists of catastrophic and disheartening stories yet somehow amidst all the tragedy lies an immense amount of beauty, one that not even the deadliest form of degradation can take away. That is, the power of peace and love towards an identity that is permanently attached to your individuality. Giovanni Batz and Anayansi Prado capture these experiences in an exquisite manner to which they illustrate the very struggles that immigrants often face once arriving in their adopted countries. I further relate their topics to Maid in America and “Expressions of Maya, Identity, and Culture in Los Angeles: Challenges and Success among Maya Youth,” and dissect the way these issues have commonly manifested themselves within the lives of many foreigners both in positive and negative matters.
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Diana Esteban
Diana Esteban is a first-generation, undergraduate student majoring in Early Child Development. She hopes to provide a variety of children with hopes for a better future by being a role model to her community. Her paper was influenced by her experience as an immigrant living in an adopted country who (like many others) had to learn how to love the aspect of her identity that has often been used as a source to degrade her path.

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Underrepresented in the United States: Afro-Latin(x) and Immigrant Children

5/27/2021

 

Abstract

Lack of inclusivity and exclusion of Central American Afro-Latin(x)s and immigrant children are issues that a few scholars discuss through various academic forms. In hopes of reaching a broader audience using their creative minds, Pamela Chavez and Breena Nuñez, have used art to examine these issues regarding Afro-Latin(x)s and immigrant children. They present these issues through animation and comic books to show a glimpse into the lives of thousands of Afro-Latin(x)s and immigrant children, illustrating the issues of transnationalism and acceptance in identity. I discuss how artists like Chavez and Nuñez bring in representation to these groups, who are often overlooked and pushed aside, along with how it is necessary to discuss these inequities in order to bring change. 
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Daisy Copado
Daisy Copado is a first-generation undergraduate student at CSUN who plans to major in Psychology. She loves giving back to her community in South Los Angeles through volunteer work and advocating for equity in higher education. Her paper was inspired by the few Central American artists who use art to discuss issues regarding the underrepresentation of Afro-Latin(x)s and immigrant children of Central America. 

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Letter to Our Readers 2021

5/27/2021

 
The 2021 La Ceiba poster with a green background and white lilies.Featuring the 2021 cover! These are some lilies that symbolize renewal and growth.
Dear Readers,

The Central American and Transborder Studies at California State University, Northridge is delighted to introduce the 2021 edition of La Ceiba: The Undergraduate Journal of Central American and Transborder Studies. This edition will include a wide variety of original pieces that encompass a multidimensional aspect of the Central American experience.
 
It has been over a year since the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted our lives and communities. This past year has been a challenge for everyone around the world as we have battled with loss, uncertainty, and despair. The pandemic does not define who we are despite the obstacles we have endured. Our communities continue to shine and rise in hopes of the future that lays ahead. It is now up to us to decide what comes next, and how we will move on from the various socio-political obstacles of the past year.
 
We commemorate and embrace the unconditional support from our professor and mentor Susana Marcelo. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank the editorial team for their dedication throughout this process. Thank you to the student contributors who provided their noteworthy and original work. Even during these hard times, everyone was willing to collaborate with each other to get this edition of the journal published. 
 
We hope that this journal gives people an understanding that there is not a universal Central American experience. La Ceiba’s 2021 edition expands beyond boundaries by presenting an array of creative work and contemplations of identity. This collection contains literary and poetic works that will serve fruitful for both students and the public.
 
As the world begins to reopen, it is our cue to reclaim our hopes and dreams to establish a prosperous future for the generations that will come after us.
 
On behalf of the editorial team at La Ceiba, we thank you for your support.
 
Sincerely,
 
La Ceiba Editorial Team
 
 
 


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