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Mrs. Hines: “I try to place myself in their shoes”

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Pansy Hines is always a smiling face in CSU’s Financial Aid Office. “I try to be sympathetic, understanding, and very patient.” (Photo by Brian Roberts/The Bent Tree) By Tivola Drake Staff Writer email Tivola Her desk is covered with thank you cards and flowers from students. She ensures that each person entering the financial aid [...]

Dr. Johnson Puts New Spin on Graphic Novels

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Dr. Johnson, who teaches Spanish and French, has been translating comic books for 10 years. (Photo by Brian Roberts/The Bent Tree) By Tivola Drake Staff Writer email Tivola Dr. Joe Johnson, CSU Associate Professor of Foreign Languages, has translated French graphic novels into English for more than 10 years. The most notable difference between French [...]

Ms. Candy: Meet the Lady Behind the Ladle

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Ms. Candy, who works in Lakeside Cafe in the University Center, wants students to feel right at home. “I love the students,” she said. “They all know I’m here if they need someone to talk to.” (Photo by Kevin Liles/The Bent Tree) By Kevin Liles Editor-in-Chief kliles@benttreenews.org Some call her Mama. Others call her Ms. [...]

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