Student film festival starts new annual tradition 

The Through the Student Lens Film Festival—the first and only film festival created for CSU students and alumni—got its start just as the pandemic forced festivals and events all over the world to go virtual. Thankfully the festival’s founder, Teaching Associate Professor and professional filmmaker Usama Alshaibi, chose to persevere. With the help of dedicated student volunteers and staff, Through the Student Lens (TSL) hosted its first in-person premiere on April 21, 2022 in Eddy Hall. 

Outstanding Grad: Whitney Roy

Whitney Roy has overcome difficulty and created a foundation for a better future for students of marginalized identities. As the founder of the Theatre Diversity and Inclusion Committee, she is changing what it means to be BIPOC in the world of theater today.