From CSUSB, 18 students departed to New York as delegates of The Republic of Cameroon and representatives of their school. Led by Program Assistant Sofia Alverez and faculty member Professor Sina Bastami, the Delegation of Cameroon won the Outstanding Delegation Award for their preparation and skill demonstrated during the conference. The National Model United Nations (NMUN) program is an event where about 400 colleges and universities come together to represent the member states that are part of the United Nations and discuss current world issues with the intent to collaborate and come to a resolution that addresses the topic. This year's event involved 408 schools from around the … [Read more...] about CSUSB among the 400 schools in attendance of the 70th Model United Nations Conference
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Dr. Metts supports the idea that electronic media is propagating anti-democratic, pro-authoritarian impulses
By Joseph Bedard Electronic media manipulation is impacting our current epistemology and has left our democracy flawed. Charles Metts, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor at CSUSB. He has been a researcher in the areas of contemporary critical theory, visual culture, media criticism and aesthetics. His paper, “Reclaiming the Typographic Mind in an Age of Authoritarian Aesthetics and Bliss” was presented at the Union for Democratic Communication Conference, Media, Resistance, and Justice: The Fight for Humanity. Being a concerned professor for our democratic future, Dr. Metts provides his outlook on the promotion of pro-authoritarian ideologies through social media platforms. Q: During … [Read more...] about Dr. Metts supports the idea that electronic media is propagating anti-democratic, pro-authoritarian impulses
Opinion: The Electoral College is becoming outdated
The United States held its fifty-ninth presidential election on November 3. This country, which is often referred to as the beacon of democracy, will continue to use the Electoral College to elect the President. However, it is time to elect a president based on the majority vote, because it is time for the voices of the many to be heard. The definition of democracy is a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives - the whole population or all eligible members, and yet, in the 2016 presidential election, only 56% of the Americans found themselves casting votes. The Electoral College may have been a good … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Electoral College is becoming outdated
Students show support for mail-in ballots
This year's presidential election is currently ongoing as citizens continue to turn in their ballots. Mail-in ballots have been around for a while now, but many people are just now realizing it as an option. Voting in person has been something most people did every election year and hundreds of people would gather to get into small polling areas and exercise their rights to vote. Due to the ongoing pandemic, some consider voting in person a risk. Many people have considered, and are still considering, voting by mail to avoid such big crowds. That way, they can feel safe while they vote, including students here at CSUSB. Jesus Estrada, a fourth year political science major … [Read more...] about Students show support for mail-in ballots
Opinion: Alleged suppression of student political opinions in the university
They say educational institutions and universities are places where people can feel free to express themselves in order to create an environment where we can collectively grow and learn to form a better society. However, can students and faculty honestly say that this is the case? Do they feel safe enough and welcomed to express their opinion, regardless of which side they might fall on? In my experience, and from what I have witnessed others experience over the years in college, I would say this is most certainly not the case. Whether it's having your opinion mocked by the professor or having a hostile classroom environment where you know you aren't welcome, I think it is safe to say … [Read more...] about Opinion: Alleged suppression of student political opinions in the university
Local officials encourage campus community to vote
With elections around the corner, Senator Melissa Melendez, Dr. Robert Radi, a La Quinta City Council Member, and Lisa Middleton, a Palm Springs City Council Member, speak about the importance of your vote during the virtual press conference held by ASI. Dr. Radi started off the event by thanking ASI for organizing an event that emphasized the importance of voting to the CSUSB community. “It is of urgent need to inform every one of the importance of the upcoming election in a democracy. We don’t need to agree with each other, but we must participate,” said Dr. Radi. Middleton agreed with Dr. Radi, believing that citizens should exercise their right to vote. “The vote is fundamental the … [Read more...] about Local officials encourage campus community to vote
Advice: Sharing wisdom with Conservatives and Liberals at CSUSB
November 3 is approaching and with that comes a division in people’s political ideas. One of the beautiful things about this country is that you are entitled to your opinion. Whether or not people agree or disagree with your opinion is their business, but your opinion is your voice and no one has the right to tell you otherwise. A form of tyranny is when somebody tells you that you are wrong because you think one way when you should be thinking another way. With that in mind, if you are a conservative or liberal student at CSUSB and you are worried about your political opinion damaging friendships, don't be afraid. Don't be afraid to lose friendships over your opinion and your … [Read more...] about Advice: Sharing wisdom with Conservatives and Liberals at CSUSB
Student candidates campaign via Internet
The 2020 Associated Students Incorporated (ASI) Elections are underway, but the road to victory for candidates has been an uphill battle as cyber campaigning has become the new norm. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, candidates have marketed themselves through various social media platforms and Zoom meetings. Though campaigning has become completely digital, this hasn’t changed the morals, values, and identities that students are choosing to campaign for. “It’s just a learning curve for how we are going to do what we would usually do on a virtual platform. Marketing is going to be a struggle,” said Presidential candidate Sage Keyner. Keyner has been involved in ASI for … [Read more...] about Student candidates campaign via Internet
Who is Marlo Brooks?
CSUSB student and prominent community figure, Marlo Brooks has decided to take his talents to the political realm and run for City Council, representing the 5th Ward. Brooks, who is trying to balance life as a high performing student and candidate of a local city election, is an English major in his last year at CSUSB. His pillars of integrity, transparency and change encompass his ideal vision to rebuild San Bernardino with voting taking place on March 3. Q: Now that you are finishing your term at CSUSB, how is the transition from student to a local politician? A: I took on that role because I felt that I had mimicked what it was to transition well, to be a responsible … [Read more...] about Who is Marlo Brooks?
Expressions: The Fallen Holiday Angel
By Charlotte Iradjpanah Twas the night before Congress, And throughout the White House, The whole place was vacant, Except for the louse. The chefs and the ushers, And tailors and maids, Were tired of working, Without getting paid. The Potomac was frozen, As thick as can be, No worker there, To collect passage fees. With Cohen admitting, And Flynn having lied, Natalia, the Russian, May have just been a spy! When all of a sudden, Word arose, Trump had been talking, Behind private doors. Pence as his vice, Was in such a mess, And too damn embarrassed, To make an … [Read more...] about Expressions: The Fallen Holiday Angel