Coyote Radio shares their experiences on how they navigated their services throughout the pandemic-related campus closure. The Coyote Radio station is located below the John M. Pfau Library and hosts student DJs, social media managers, and a student promotions department. Before the pandemic, students held live shows in the radio production booth on a daily basis to connect with and inform their peers on campus and provide information on what is happening. Kelli Cluque is the Operations Manager of Coyote Radio and Advertising. This July will mark her third year in the position. One of the biggest obstacles the station faced was how to manage the daily operations without students on … [Read more...] about Campus radio station continues to operate in a pandemic
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Did you know that below the John M. Pfau Library sits the Coyote Radio Station? The Coyote Radio Station has been around more than a decade on campus, promoting, advertising and interacting with the campus community. They participate in events happening on campus and off-campus and they want to become a vibrant part of the campus community culture. The radio station is run by Professor Penny Drake-Green, Alfredo Cruz, Kelli Cluque and the students of CSUSB. They work as a team to bring to you a fun, enjoyable, interactive and informative experience to the campus community. Professor Green has worked with the station for about 11 years, and with her new staff, Cruz, and Cluque for … [Read more...] about Coyote Radio on liking, subscribing, and listening in
Tuning in to Coyote Radio
Coyote Radio has a message for you, so listen up! “Come on over and talk to us! Coyote Radio is open to all students and faculty,” said Co-Operations Manager Alfredo Cruz. They want your input on how to make the station better. The station is located between Pfau library and the Cave on the lowest level of the building. They have many opportunities for students and faculty members to take advantage of. Coyote Radio plays music from local bands 24/7, and they even cover many events on campus. A lot of the music they play is new music from artists trying to get their names out into the world, so it's likely you will hear a new artist that you’ve never heard of before. Having a … [Read more...] about Tuning in to Coyote Radio
Second wave of shops opened across campus
After last year's grand opening of shops at University Parkway, the second wave of shops have recently opened, expanding students' food options. The grand opening of the second phase of shops on University Parkway took place on January 11, 2020, and was located on Northpark Blvd., right across from CSUSB. This event started at 12p.m and finished at 3 p.m. The new shops that opened were Fire Wings, VCA Northside Animal Hospital, Afters Ice Cream, Asian Fusion Eatery, and Poketology. This event was open to everybody and many people came out to celebrate this grand opening. There was free samples of food and drinks, life-size games, photo stations, a balloon artist, face painting and … [Read more...] about Second wave of shops opened across campus
Splash and Dash by Julia Carney and Brianna Mendoza
Coyote Radio and the CSUSB Department of Housing and Residential Education joined forces on Thursday, May 30, for the first ever Splash and Dash event. Students were able to participate after checking in with their student IDs and receiving a Coyote Radio stamp. A live DJ from Coyote Radio was set up in front of the volleyball court, playing upbeat songs students to the SV quad. Free food such as sub sandwiches, chips, sodas, and candy were available to students at the event. The snow cone booth was consistently busy, with students waiting in line for their free summer treat. Flavors varied from strawberry to watermelon to pina colada and many more. After eating, students had … [Read more...] about Splash and Dash by Julia Carney and Brianna Mendoza
Alfedo Cruz: “We’re looking to get more bands interacting with us”
Alfredo Cruz, one of two Co-managers of Coyote Radio and Advertising, explains the importance of local bands and the Coyote Radio. Cruz has been in management for 10 years with audio production and on-air hosting. Due to studying broadcasting at the University of Texas in Austin he was able to gain some insight into the radio and audio industry. He believes that all of this experience has prepared him for Coyote Radio since radio production has been something he has grown to do and love. Cruz has had experience with radio stations. He serves as the general manager of NPR and PBS an affiliate of KVCR on channel 24 and 91.9 FM. Additionally, he was president and CEO at a jazz station in … [Read more...] about Alfedo Cruz: “We’re looking to get more bands interacting with us”
The Roots of Coyote Radio en Español
Coyote Radio en Español is a special program of Coyote Radio, directed by Dr. Gallegos-Ruiz and Lacey Kendall. The program started in 2009 when Lacey Kendall, Director of Coyote Radio, met two students that wanted to start a show in Spanish. Student volunteers directed the show for a few years until they graduated.Later, Dr. Gallegos, a professor of Communication, spoke to Kendall and asked if there was a way to involve her students in a journalist media broadcast experience. “She was the one who brought it back to life and told me, how about instead of sending you two students, I’ll put the whole class on task,” said Kendall. Soon Kendall and Gallegos started collaborating together on … [Read more...] about The Roots of Coyote Radio en Español
90s Party Prep
By Crystal Avila |Staff Writer| Students scramble as June 15 approaches, while plans and preparation slowly draw to a close the pressure is on to execute the ultimate party to kick off the summer. The groundwork for the event has been ongoing since early April as practicum students are faced with marketing, promoting, and ticket sales for 90s Rewind. Co-leader of the marketing team, Jerome LeDuff, expressed his excitement about the event. “I’m having a good time and I really feel that the theme will pull audiences from many backgrounds, I grew up in the 90s and am excited to see the headliner, Saved by the 90s, perform songs I grew up listening too.” said LeDuff. The event … [Read more...] about 90s Party Prep
Option House Interview
By Maylyne Togafau |Staff Writer| Option House Program Director, Gloria Amaya and Intern Randall Gupton join Coyote Radio and Coyote Chronicle to talk about domestic violence and the services they offer to fight it. Option House Inc. has served victims of domestic violence since 1977. Their annual 10k walk-a-thon raises money for the San Bernardino shelter. Can you tell us about the work you do as the Program Director of Option House? Gloria: My job is to effectively develop and enhance the programs that we offer our clients. We deal with the victims of domestic violence: the victim, the perpetrator, and even the children. We have a 32-bed shelter here in San Bernardino. As … [Read more...] about Option House Interview
Rabbi Fuss: “Word Tzedakah Means Justice”
By Saeed Villanueva |Staff Writer| Rabbi Shmuel Fuss of the Riverside's Habbad Jewish Center was interviewed live in Coyote Radio before the Passover Holiday. For his work with the community, Rabbi Fuss received the Champion of Justice award from Riverside County. Q: Rabbi, can you tell us about your recent award? It was a very special moment. I was very humbled to accept this champion of justice award, justice in the Jewish tradition is huge. It's really important to give back to society. We often hear the word charity. In Judaism, the word for charity is called tzedakah. It means justice and righteousness. If we have an opportunity to give, we should give. Getting this award … [Read more...] about Rabbi Fuss: “Word Tzedakah Means Justice”