FAVORITE TV SHOWS
1. Games of Thrones
2. Friends
3. Bob's Burgers
4. Avatar the Last Airbender
5. The Walking Dead
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FAVORITE BOOKS
1. 1984- George Orwell
2. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
3. The Help by Kathryn Stockett
4. The Longest Ride by Nicholas Sparks
5. Michael Kohlhaas by Heinrich von Kleist
Idols
1. Erin Brockovich
2. Michelle Obama
3. Bernie Sanders
4. Carrie Underwood
5. Emma Watson
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5 THINGS TO BRING IF STRANDED ON AN ISLAND
1. A knife
2. A canteen
3. A deck of cards (so I wouldn't get bored)
4. A compass
5. A mirror (to light a fire and/or to signal for help)
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FAVORITE SONGS
1. Ain't No Reason by Brett Dennen
2. Still Breathing by Green Day
3. If Your Going Through Hell (Before the Devil Even Knows You're There) by Rodney Atkins
4. Fight Song by Rachel Platten
5. It Ain't Me (Kygo x Selena Gomez)
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MEET: COURTNEY YAMAGIWA
BIO
Hi! My name is Courtney and I'm a double major in German and Consumer Affairs with a minor in Hospitality Management.
I grew up in a small town in Northern California and decided to go to CSULB because I loved the campus. Since I came to CSULB I knew I wanted to be active and make a positive change on campus. I joined SQE (Students for Quality) to fight for an affordable, accessible, and quality education. I joined a sorority to be more active on campus, meet more people, and give back to my community through philanthropy. This past school year I have had to opportunity to serve as your Secretary of Internal Affairs in ASI.
PLATFORM
As your Senator from CHHS, I will advocate and listen to you. I will push for an affordable education while getting more resources to help you graduate. We are #MovingForwardTogether
Voter guide:
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Fighting for long-term, sustainable funding to avoid proposed tuition increase
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Impose moratorium on campus-based fees
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Supporting undocumented students
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Secure scholarship funding for undocumented students
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Continue to urge the university to become an official sanctuary campus
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Equity for marginalized groups
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Funding and resources for underrepresented organizations
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Clear strategic plan for infrastructure needs of the campus
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Continue advocating for the development of parking app
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Timeline of renovations to buildings on campus
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Addressing homelessness
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Push for university subsidized housing
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Resources for Transfer Students
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Transfer day for students to be more knowledgeable about resources available to them
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Expanding Project Chill for more nap areas
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Increase number of Project Chill days & locations
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Creating more healthy, vegetarian, and vegan food options on campus
EXPERIENCE
With SQE I have organized actions, done lobbying, and gone to the CSU Board of Trustees meetings to advocate for students and stop tuition and fee increases. In 2014 I actively worked on the campaign to stop the USU Fee Referendum that would have increased the USU fee by $165. This year I have been working tirelessly on stopping the potential tuition increase. From my experiences I have found something that I am passionate about--fighting for consumers (in this case, students). After I graduate I want to work in advocacy and organizing, go into teaching, or work in the travel/tourism industry.
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Student Organizer - SQE (Students for Quality)
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Vice President of Programming; Sisterhood Chair- Sigma Kappa
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VP of Community Outreach- Panhellenic Council
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Secretary of Internal Affairs- ASI Student Government
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Member of University Honors Program
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Member of the German Club
TOP 5!
RANDOM FACT
If you really know me you know:
- I drink a lot of water (I always have a water bottle with me)
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- I have a quirky sense of humor