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Flatulence under microscope

By Pauline Fontanaud |Staff Writer| “One who does not burp or fart is bound to explode.” This rough translation of a proverb by Chinese philosopher Lao-Tseu says it all. Farts are a natural way for…


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Gas prices at their lowest since 2010

By Marlyn Rodriguez |Asst. Managing Editor| Gas prices have been on a steady drop for months leaving prices at their lowest rate since 2010, leading to an increase in consumer spending during the holiday season. Sixty…


To save more we have to PAY more

By Mintimer Avila |Online Editor| The more we save, the more money we have to pay. The transition to renewable energy and natural gas, along with the shutdown of coal-fired plants and reduction in nuclear…


Pointers for student budgeting

By Mark Mascetti |Staff Writer| Students often struggle financially with the extra financial burden of books, food, parking permits and gasoline. Students at four-year public universities spend on average $1,200 per year on textbooks, according…


Gas prices up 83% since 2009

By Brenda Acuna |Staff Writer| Unless you drive a Prius, Southern Californians have a lot to complain about in terms of gas prices. With the average price of gasoline at $4.282 in the Inland Empire,…


Gas prices skyrocket 60 cents in the past month

By Mariela Limon |Staff Writer| Gas prices have gone up nearly 60 cents in the last month in Southern California, making it one of the biggest spikes in recent time. The increase in gas prices has…



Gas prices burn holes in students pockets

By Tom Stillwagon |Staff Writer| The price of gas has likely gone up in your town again this past week. You aren’t alone; the entire nation is facing this dilemma. Gas prices are currently averaging…