Every year on April 22, our nation celebrates Earth Day in hopes to raise awareness of preserving and conserving our planet. However, in this day and age, Earth Day has become the excuse for people to jump on social media platforms and post aesthetically pleasing nature pictures in hopes of likes or follows rather than supporting environmental protection. Former U.S. Democratic senator and governor of Wisconsin, Gaylord Nelson became concerned about the deteriorating environment in our nation. During the 1960’s Nelson was witnessing many environmental crises take place and inspiration from the youth's Vietnam anti-war movements sparked the idea of environmental consciousnesses. Nelson … [Read more...] about Nature posts don’t spread awareness on environmentalism
The ritual of coming out and why heterosexuals don’t have to
Coming out can be found intimidating and scary for a lot of people, but is it worth it in the end? Dani Villegas, a 21-year-old college student, shares her testimony of opening up about her sexuality and the process of coming out. "The first time I came out was because I had no other choice but to do so," said Villegas. She had no choice since her mother kicked her out of the house after she read Villegas' private diary, expressing her true sexual identity To phrase it simply, coming out is the process of acknowledging and sharing with people one’s sexual identity. This process allows for the person to develop positive self-esteem and build empowerment by no longer hiding a part of … [Read more...] about The ritual of coming out and why heterosexuals don’t have to
Don Woodford and his former students honored in the form of art
Don Woodford, an artist and educator, gives an artist talk solely based on his personal experience and his exhibition to emerge his audience in the rich knowledge of art to provide inspiration. The subject of art and art majors are always being questioned if they're necessary or justified. For others like Woodford, the arts carry a great significance to our modern day society and should be consumed in our education. Located on the far side of campus, The Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art at California State University, San Bernardino, freely welcomed guests to walk through two phenomenal exhibitions to gain a greater empathy for the context of the artworks … [Read more...] about Don Woodford and his former students honored in the form of art
From “BookTok” to Your Bookshelf
Is social media killing bookstore sales? Quite the opposite, believe it or not. “BookTok” is sending old and new books to the top of the bestsellers list changing authors careers and influencing a community of bibliophiles. “BookTok” is a community on the social media app TikTok, focusing on everything books and literature. Creators make videos about books they read that are either reviewing, discussing, recommending, or joking about them. “BookTok” now has over 41.8 billion views on the app, and is creating a real impact. Five years ago, young adult and science fiction author Adam Silvera released a novel entitled They Both Die at the End, which landed at the top of New York … [Read more...] about From “BookTok” to Your Bookshelf
Motherhood as a full-time student
At CSUSB, 63% of students are female. However, how many of those 12,167 students are also balancing motherhood? Alexis McCool, a 20 year-old sociology major, gives insight on being a full-time mom and full-time student. “It has been hard for me to adjust, but having a support system and knowing that I have people to help me has been a big help with adjusting back into school,” said McCool. Raising a child while attending college can be both a struggle and an incredible motivator. One thing for sure is that it’s a challenge, but it's a challenge that many mothers take to achieve their goals and provide their children with a better future. As a new mother to a baby boy, McCool … [Read more...] about Motherhood as a full-time student
Living on campus during the pandemic
By Celeste Santarrosa and Aylin Estrada As many schools closed dorms to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, CSUSB finally granted access to their dorms once again for the academic year 2021–2022. While the coronavirus is still a high risk, for some students, living on campus is their safest option. Prior to the coronavirus outbreak, campus was a place where we could chart our course for the future. It was constantly buzzing with energy where students could have the presence of friends, obtain major opportunities, and attend on-campus events. Now, the campus is an almost empty place, but for some students, the campus is essential. Three CSUSB students share their experience of … [Read more...] about Living on campus during the pandemic