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	Vol.7, No 35, October 28, 1999
	CSULB mentors help create difference By Andres Cardenas Daily Forty-Niner Children from Pasadena and Los Angeles came to Cal State Long Beach last weekend to enjoy a day of fun, art and imagination. On Make a Difference Day throughout the nation, the Criminal Justice Student Association along with Catholic Big Brothers had children come out and participate in several activities, including sidewalk chalk drawing, soccer and storytelling. "It's been a real good time -- it's a good cause," said association member Anselmo Jara, who was just finishing playing soccer with the kids. "For me, I am loving it. I love kids." This event was also a part of the Amigos program, which provides activities and mentoring programs throughout neighborhoods in the county. Sammy Aguilar, also a member of the association, said the children quickly became attached to their mentor. "I noticed that right away," Aguilar said. "It's only been into the second hour into the program, and the kids are already identifying with someone." The children were also able to get some exercise during the day, playing soccer with their mentors in a courtyard between the Social Sciences/Public Affairs and Engineering buildings. "Painting, playing and having fun" is how 8-year-old Demario Dunn described his day. Dunn added that if he were not at the event, he would probably be at home doing nothing. The group of children and mentors took a tour of The Pyramid, where they saw the basketball teams practice and were able to get some of the players' autographs, Jara said. After lunch, Jara said the student mentors read stories to the children and designed T-shirts that the children will be able to keep. To cap off the day, mentors presented each child with a gift, Jara said. "Hopefully we stay in contact beyond this," Aguilar said. "Hopefully this will motivate a lot of the students to get involved with some sort of program as well."		Volunteer service stressed at fair   Students bring life to 'Day of the Dead' on campus   Chemical alarms officials   CSULB science professors awarded research grant   Nursing department to take over O.C. clinic   CSULB mentors help create difference   L.B. teacher inspires students, wins award   Long Beach Airport to offer flights to Las Vegas Gray strikes out   Faculty unions help all employees   Deaf drivers should not lose privilege to drive Alumna creates old-style treats   Scary tales drift through campus   Video picks feature 'Halloween'   Movie pleases despite problems Volleyball team welcomes foes behind orange curtain   Runners hope to advance past conference finals   One coach's loss creates another's opportunity   Soccer team's last hurrah Fall 99 ISSUES DAILY 49ER HOMEPAGE
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