The Los Angeles Police Department arrested one person after a protest broke out against archaeologist Richard Hansen in the final hour of the L.A. Times Festival of Books Sunday afternoon at the L.A. Times en Español stage. 

Hansen is the author of United States Senate Bill 3131, which would provide $60 million for security and tourism development across 1.6 million acres of historic sites in Northern Guatemala and Southern Mexico. Hansen was at the festival to discuss L.A. Times en Español Editorial Director Alejandro Maciel’s recent column about the development. 

Protesters began storming the stage — located near Mudd Hall of Philosophy and Exposition Boulevard not long into the talk and began shouting “Los mayas no fueron descubiertos, ya existíamos,” translated to “The Mayans were not discovered, we already existed.” The group revealed a large white banner with red, green and black writing that read “Gringo colonizer fuera del Mirador.”

In a video obtained by the Daily Trojan, a protester yelled at Hansen, “Fucking colonizer, go back to Europe,” while giving him the middle finger. Protesters started ripping up a book that Hansen wrote the introduction for — “People of the Clouds: The Highland Maya of Guatemala” by Charles Bieber — with pages left on the stage well after the event’s end. 

LAPD arrested one of the organizers of the protest — the Daily Trojan could not verify their identity at time of publication — on suspicion of battery, the Department of Public Safety said. In a video of the incident posted to Citizen Sunday afternoon, protesters chanted “Let him go, let him go” after the suspect was arrested. 

In another video obtained by the Daily Trojan, one protester repeatedly punched a stage crew member’s head, who appeared in a later video with a bloody nose.

Once LAPD officers intervened, protesters started yelling at them in opposition of their response. Festival organizers escorted Hansen to a tent while police formed a line in front of the stage. 

A few moments after the violence, a coordinator for the festival took to the stage and encouraged the crowd to act in a peaceful manner. The crowd eventually obliged and discussed their concerns about Hansen’s bill without additional physical violence — instead passing out pamphlets and burning incense. 

“HANDS OFF EL MIRADOR RICHARD HANSEN,” the pamphlet read, which was a condensed version of an open letter against the development. “NO LAND GRABS NO WHITE SAVIORS.”

An anonymous witness interviewed by the Daily Trojan said they were generally pleased with LAPD’s response. 

“People started chanting like ‘You guys are the aggressors,’” one witness said. “They backed off completely and they went to go stand in front of the stage. And I also thought it was pretty cool that they didn’t get immediately kicked out and they were able to practice their protest on campus.”

Veronica Alvarado, organizer of Festival of Books programming, told the L.A. Times that although everyone has the right to protest, the use of violence to do so is “not right or fair.”

The protesters’ pamphlet further detailed that Hansen’s plans include building a privately managed, U.S.-funded park in the village of Carmelita — located near El Mirador, a historic, remote Maya settlement in northern Guatemala that is part of the Maya Biosphere Reserve. 

“Hansen’s bill is an attack on land rights, and disregards local communities who have been caring for the land very successfully for hundreds of years,” the pamphlet read. 

According to the North American Congress on Latin America, Hansen has claimed that El Mirador’s forests face threats such as deforestation, illegal logging and drug trafficking, and that these developments would help to protect the area. 

“We’re trying to give the poor campesinos [peasants] more than they have now,” Hansen said in an interview with Smithsonian Magazine. “There is a model that will work, and is far more lucrative economically, and has far better conservation results than anything in place now. It will need to be done right. If the area is declared a roadless wilderness, then tourists will be obligated to travel to the local communities rather than fly or drive directly to the sites … The economic pie would get spread among the communities.”

Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy, Texas Rep. Vicente Gonzalez Jr. and former Nevada Rep. Ruben Kihuen visited El Mirador in 2018 and met with former Guatemalan president Jimmy Morales to discuss the development. 

“They have a lot of resources in their country. It is a very rich little country. But it has not really explored too many possibilities,” Gonzalez told Global Conservation at the time. “[El Mirador] is an amazingly beautiful region that has billions of potential tourism dollars. I think we need to find some investment for that region so we can create employment and security. I think they have the resources. They just need to work a little harder with a better method.”

Protesters criticized Hansen for receiving the Orden Nacional del Patrimonio Cultural in 2005 from Oscar Berger — the former president of Guatemala who was involved in social cleansing operations and numerous executions, according to a 2010 Human Rights Watch world report. Hansen also received the highest award from the Guatemalan government — the Gran Cruz of the Order of Quetzal — in 2017 for his work in El Mirador.

In 2008, he earned the recognition of Environmentalist of the Year by the Latin Trade Bravo Business Association, which is endorsed by companies with historically substantial negative environmental impacts — such as Chevron and Exxon Mobil. The archeologist also worked as a primary consultant for Mel Gibson’s “Apocalypto” (2006), which inaccurately presents the Maya people as “violent savages.” 

Hansen did not respond to requests for comment in time for publication, but told the L.A. Times that he believed the protesters were “profoundly influenced by lies and distortions.”

“We denounce your imperialist and colonial impulse, your grotesque desire to amass wealth at our expense,” the pamphlet read. “You are just another imperialist and colonizing gringo who, like the Criollo-mestizo and Ladino elites of Guatemala, have a long tradition of dispossession, looting, and extractivism.”

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Old Dominion University is hosting an ODU Flute Day event on April 29 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Diehn Center for Performing Arts. The event is open to all flute players at Old Dominion University and in the surrounding community, including high school and middle school students. 

ODU Flute Day was organized by Dr. Patti Watters, flute professor and director of the Old Dominion University Flute Choir. She will host the event alongside ODU flute professor Rachel Ordaz and William & Mary flute professor Joanne White.

Dr. Tyler Austin, the ODU Director of Bands, will conduct a flute choir reading session at 11 a.m. open to all flute players, including alto and bass flutes.

Rachel Ordaz, who is also the piccoloist of the Virginia Orchestra, will give a piccolo class at 12 p.m.. Patti Watters will give a Flute FUNdamentals class for students who are newer to the flute. She described what she planned to demonstrate as “every flute question you ever wanted to ask, but were afraid to.”

Dr. Kelly Sulick, Professor of Flute from the University of Virginia, is a featured guest artist of the event. She will perform a recital alongside pianist John Maywood at 1 p.m. Afterward, the ODU and the William & Mary choir, directed by Dr. Watters and W&M professor Joanne White, will perform selections from their spring concert music. The choirs will play one piece together during the performance.

The event will close with a masterclass from Dr. Sulick from 3 p.m to 5 p.m. Four ODU students, one William & Mary student, and one high school student will perform a song on the flute, and Dr. Sellick will spend about 20 minutes critiquing their performance  in front of the audience.

“It’s instructive for everybody […] everybody who is listening is learning too,” said Dr. Watters.

Dr. Watters organized ODU Flute Day for her own students and the young flute players of the community. She wanted to give ODU flute students a chance to play for a masterclass and introduce young students, many of whom will start applying to colleges soon, to the music program at ODU.

“Music is meant to be shared. It’s no fun to practice and practice and never get to perform. And it’s no fun to perform without an audience. It’s just what music is meant to do,” said Dr. Watters.

Admission to the event is completely free. Anyone interested in music who wants to support the ODU Flute Choir is encouraged to come to experience the performance and learn from the masterclasses. 

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Mr. Fraternity happens once a year and is hosted by Alpha Omicron Pi, one of many sorority chapters at the University of Maine. The event is held in honor of their chapter philanthropy, The Arthritis Foundation for Juvenile Arthritis.

To provide some background on the philanthropic organization, Alpha Omicron Pi has supported this foundation since 1967 and has raised an immense amount of money towards arthritis research, Juvenile Arthritis Power Packs, Juvenile Arthritis Camps and Conferences and much more. The women are proud to make a difference and help support this organization by many fundraisers throughout the year, with the most popular being Mr. Fraternity. 

Mr. Fraternity is a coveted title among many fraternities on campus. Held at the Collins Center for the Arts, the event allows each fraternity chapter to send one man to represent their fraternity in the event and they all vie for the honorable title of Mr. Fraternity. The show included an introduction from Alpha Omicron Pi members and was followed up by the first round, the interview section.The second round of the competition was the well-known talent section that most people love to attend the event for. The event concluded with the raffle drawing for those who purchased tickets for it, and then the final winner of Mr. Fraternity was announced. 

15 of the 16 fraternities on campus sent a brother representing their fraternity to enter the competition. The first round, the interview round, consisted of a questionnaire for the competitors. How it worked was two Alpha Omicron Pi hosts would ask “Why should you be Mr. Fraternity?” and then follow up with a question unique to each contestant. The questions were fun and lighthearted. Some of the questions asked included, “If you could have any superpower what would it be and why?” and “What’s the most random fact you know and why?” and “If you were stranded on a deserted island what would you bring and why?” 

Some of the other questions were more wholesome such as “What is your biggest goal and why do you want to achieve it?” and “Who is your biggest role model and why?” to which a contestant sweetly answered his mom. Some answers were hilarious and some were charming, but either way, the interview round was definitely a fun watch! 

Next up was the entertaining talent round. Each contestant was tasked with performing their favorite or most impressive talent onstage for the audience. Some talents were hysterical, such as singing while eating peppers, chugging milk until they absolutely could not any longer, or impressively rapping every lyric to “Ice Ice Baby” by Vanilla Ice. Other talents stole the audience’s hearts such as a Frank Sinatra tribute and a guitar-playing act while playing the harmonica and singing a fan-favorite country folk song. Other acts ranged anywhere from chasing bubbles around the stage while a “Spongebob Squarepants” song played to a full rock band performance. Not only did the competitors have fun, but the audience was fully engaged and having an amazing time.

The audience was also allowed to help their favorite contestants and their fraternities to win by donations in their fraternity’s name. The Alpha Omicron Pi women were accepting donations by fraternity on site that would count as points towards a contestant and their chapter. The final winner of the competition was from Phi Eta Kappa: Peter Coleman. with his singing act with the harmonica and guitar. 

This year, the Mr. Fraternity event boasted an amazing turnout with the audience seating nearly full. The event was filled with laughter and support for the courageous contestants competing onstage. In addition, the ladies at Alpha Omicron Pi not only hosted an amazing event, but were also able to raise considerable donations for the Arthritis Foundation.

Horoscopes can be applied to your sun, moon and rising signs.

Dear stars,

We just entered a Mercury retrograde in Taurus April 21. You may be feeling its effects heavily because Taurus rules finances and relationships. Keep an eye on your spending, and take care of your emotions. If you find you are feeling less secure within your relationships, you may need to take a break and seek harmony by doing yoga and having a day for yourself. On a happier note, Taurus season usually marks a time of transformation and finally completing an abundant chapter of life.

Best wishes,

A Sagittarius Moon

Aries (March 21 – April 19):

You have been thinking about the past and how that affects who you are today. We cannot change what was then, but we do have the ability to change our realities. As you continue on your journey of being a trailblazer, you will soon realize people want to follow your footsteps.

Taurus (April 20 – May 20):

Happy birthday, Taurus! You have been craving adventure and a little bit of chaos lately after a period of stability you forced upon yourself. Having a routine is never a bad thing, but you should have fun every once in a while. You will broaden your horizons through travel and friendships this year.

Gemini (May 21 – June 20):

You have been learning a lot about how to put yourself first. People tend to be drawn to your sunshine energy, so they may automatically trust you to be the listener. As much as we may want to help, sometimes we can’t, and that’s okay. It is important to establish boundaries within all of our relationships.

Cancer (June 21 – July 22):

Austrian psychologist Sigmund Freud once said, “The interpretation of dreams is the royal road to a knowledge of the unconscious activities of the mind.” Your dreams may tell you a lot about the future at this time, Cancer. Look out for repeated signs and symbols that will bring you closer to your true self.

Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22):

You are a fire sign but have lately been finding yourself roaming around water. Whether you walk by a lake, sit by a pool or hang out near a pond, you are constantly finding new revelations and learning new things about your reality. As humans, we are mostly made of water, and that is why we can easily manifest our desires.

Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 23):

You sometimes worry about the future, but I promise that it’s better to focus on the present and make the most of each moment. Everything will work out because you have been putting effort toward each day, and that has been contributing to stronger tomorrows.

Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22):

As a spiritual sign, you must ask yourself what it is you want most in life, Libra. If it’s a page turn or new beginning, you can have it. Everything in your world is a reflection of yourself, so you can truly manifest anything by shaping your thoughts. The time is now.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21):

Whenever you find yourself second-guessing your talents or hobbies, stop yourself for a second and take deep breaths, Scorpio. Remember you are on your own frequency, and you are creating the things you do for a reason. You are transforming people’s lives even if you are unaware of it. 

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21):

You are finally approaching the end of something you have been working toward. Whether it is graduating, completing something difficult or even just going through a thought process, you are ready for the next adventure to begin. Take the next couple days to breathe in freedom, and expect something surprising and beautiful to come your way.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19):

The chakra you are associated with is the root chakra. This means you need to feel stable and grounded within your life to feel energetically protected. Mercury retrograde may cause you to feel overwhelmed, so I recommend spending time around trees and working on your fitness.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb 18):

You are a gust of wind, Aquarius. Unpredictable, you go with the flow of whatever the universe brings you. People from all over the place may just walk up to you and strike up a conversation. You will have luck in future journeys you take because of this.

Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20):

You are an idealist and genuinely care about trust. You may have a close friend or group that brings you a sense of family and home. These sorts of connections are blessed, and although there are times you need to hermit, you have found a safe haven for when you need a pick-me-up. You are so loved, Pisces.

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Footage obtained by the Daily Trojan shows at least one person sustained injuries.

April 23, 2023 7:07 p.m.

An anonymous source familiar with the matter identified the person injured as a stage manager at the En Español Stage; the Daily Trojan could not independently verify this.

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Protestors distributed flyers and pamphlets to attendees at the festival.

April 23, 2023 6:58 p.m.

“HANDS OFF EL MIRADOR RICHARD HANSEN,” read one such pamphlet, obtained by the Daily Trojan. “NO LAND GRABS NO WHITE SAVIORS.”

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Yeat, the rage-rap sensation, has quickly immortalized a specific post-Playboi Carti sound through repetitive lyricism and otherworldly production.

During his performance at The Armory in downtown Minneapolis on April 15, Yeat sent the crowd into a frenzy with sinister beats and morphed vocals that maintained his mysterious persona.

Hailing from Portland, Oregon, Yeat rose to fame in 2021 through viral YouTube videos.

Subsequently, after the release of “2 Alive” in February 2022 and then more recently “AftërLyfe” in February of this year, Yeat successfully garnered a loyal following.

Julian Green, a University of Minnesota alum and the content director at MPR’s Black-music subsidiary Carbon Sound FM, said Yeat’s admirably weird persona contributes to his success.

“People are going to make fun of you. But there are always going to be some people who see themselves in that and really latch on to that and become a fan. Then you have that cult fan base, like Yeat does, because his fans can form that parasocial relationship with him,” Green said.

During the show, the crowd moshed with such intensity that the show stopped multiple times for the safety of the audience. When hit songs like “Poppin” rang out over the speakers, water bottles, shoes and sweatshirts were tossed into the air by fans.

Fans relished the spirited and sweaty crowd atmosphere to the fullest and many wore fuzzy balaclavas, matching the artist’s style. Dante Jones, a Yeat fan, did not jump into the mosh pits during the show but said he enjoys how much energy Yeat’s music offers.

“Yeat’s music is something to give me energy. It doesn’t matter the moment, my spirits are lifted,” Jones said.

Although Yeat barely talked to the audience between songs, the connection his fans felt to the artist undeniably contributed to the experience.

Dorborwulu Cooper, a University alum and hip hop artist, said they liked Yeat’s beats and instrumentation while at the show Saturday.

“It makes me feel geeked,” Cooper said.

Before the show even started the venue had to turn all the lights on and tell fans to back up for the safety of those on the front barricade. The crowd complied but not without a deafening chorus of “We want Yeat” chants echoing throughout The Armory.

Throughout the past few years, the University of Utah has been making progress in increasing the number of historically excluded and underrepresented faculty at the U, reporting a 23% increase in faculty of color on campus.

To increase faculty diversity, the U has been implementing different methods of recruiting, focusing more on connection and outreach to find potential staff members, said Myra Washington, the assistant vice president for faculty equity and diversity at the U.

“The first strategy, which has really been a proactive strategy, is to actively expand networks and to reach out directly to folks who they would like to see apply,” Washington said. “What has been shared with me is that for most folks who have decided to apply and then who are ultimately offered jobs here [have said] that personal outreach has been really integral.”

Since putting these operations in place, the U has seen a 25% growth in Black faculty, according to Washington, which is huge for the university.

Boosting the amount of historically excluded and represented groups means focusing on all different groups who have been ostracized in the past, Washington said, which helps expand the number of perspectives on campus.

“Part of this is also recognizing that [increasing historically excluded faculty] might pertain to folks from geographic regions, or political ideologies, or religious identity,” Washington said. “Thinking much more expansively about this is great because it means that we are having those votes and their experiences and their unique take on their research on our teaching represented here at the institution.”

Despite these efforts to increase the diversity of faculty, many students still feel like they aren’t represented by their professors here on campus, said Nia Brooks, a sophomore majoring in honors biology and an Operation S.U.C.C.E.S.S. undergraduate fellow at the Black Cultural Center.

“I, at least personally, haven’t had any faculty or professors that identify as Black or African American,” Brooks said. “I’ve had, I think, one teacher of color, but again, like white-passing, so it’s kind of hard. I’ve been to more of the events hosted by the Black Cultural Center and through that, I see a little bit more of the faculty.”

Only 11.6% of faculty at the U are non-white, according to College Factual. Additionally, the student population is around 35% non-white, according to Data USA.

Having professors who represent students helps create a community and a sense of understanding, Brooks said.

“I’ve had one Black teacher in my education,” Brooks said. “She was so fantastic. It’s just kind of like a community thing, not feeling entirely out of place and not super embarrassed if I don’t know something. I just think it would help in that regard.”

According to Brooks, faculty representation is especially important in fields that have been historically dominated by white people. Having this representation would help increase the student diversity in these majors as well, because “you can’t be it if you don’t see it,” she said.

Brooks said as a Black STEM major, it’s important to have more diverse faculty in the College of Science because it’s a “very white-dominated space.”

“I can count the number of Black people in my classes on one hand,” she said. “Sometimes it’s just me and one other person in a class of 500.”

In the future, Washington wants to continue focusing on outreach to historically excluded faculty and ensuring after they’re hired they receive the support they need. 

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Maine Campus Media would like to recognize the work of one of our photographers, Erika Hipsky. 

Erika is a third-year psychology student from Blue Hill, Maine. She is also pursuing minors in neuroscience, zoology and communication science and disorders. Erika has been with the Maine Campus since the start of the spring 2023 semester, and has been an excellent addition to our team. 

“Erika’s creativity and eye for capturing photos with raw emotion, expression and composition is very clear in her work,” said Liv Schanck, photo editor for Maine Campus Media. “It has been a pleasure to watch her grow over the last semester.” 

Erika has photographed everything from music festivals and art exhibits, to campus protests and various sporting events. Outside of photography, she also enjoys crocheting and her favorite place on campus is “the stacked desks on the third-floor of the library.” When asked what her dream job would be, Erika replied, “to not have one,” and I think we all can relate to that. 

“We are so lucky to have her on the team and to be joining us again next year,” said Schanck. 

Thank you Erika for all the work you have contributed that aid in bringing our stories to life. You can find Erika’s photography on our website. 

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