By Suriel Chavez |Staff Writer| Women's water polo was a part of the CSUSB campus for over a decade, but the program was disassembled. That has not stopped Coyotes from forming a co-ed water polo club. Women's water polo's first year at CSUSB was in 1999 and its last season ended in 2014. After not having a winning season since 2008, the program was cut. CSUSB has not seen the last of water polo. A women's water polo club was started with the conclusion of the team, but it was reformed due to the lack of participants. The water polo club is a new, co-ed, sports club that will be meeting every Monday and Wednesday at the pool. Practices will start early in the morning at … [Read more...] about Water polo club brings polo back to CSUSB
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Snowboarders are psyched for the new season
By Adrian Carlos |Staff Writer| Early morning, cool air, freshly waxed boards, and white powdery snow is the perfect setup for a great day of snowboarding. Snowboarding season is upon us and you may have noticed friends posting about their fun and exciting excursions to places like Big Bear and Mountain High. Snowboarding is an exciting, thrilling sport that takes you to “the edge” and at the same time still keeps you grounded. Snowboarding has various skill levels. Anyone from beginners to the most advanced rider are welcome and able to progress at his or her own pace in a fun environment. Southern California has a reputation for having all four seasons, though winter does … [Read more...] about Snowboarders are psyched for the new season
Relieve stress with everyday activities
By Emelie Chacon |Staff Writer| Now that the school year has started, some students may start to feel overwhelmed by the amount of homework, readings and quizzes that are added on to classes. Here are some tips that can help you manage your stress. Probably one of the most known ways to deal with stress is to practice any kind of physical activities. Like sports, recreational activities allow your body to release endorphins which help your body feel more relaxed. According to Livestrong.com, physical activities can also diminish stress symptoms by decreasing the tension in your muscles, relaxing blood vessels, reducing heart rates and blood pressure. “When I’m stressed out, … [Read more...] about Relieve stress with everyday activities
CSUSB finds relaxation at The Body Shoppe
By Desirae Contreras |Staff Writer| The Body Shoppe is here for you. It’s a one-stop shop for relaxation and rejuvenation. The shoppe is open Wednesday and Thursday from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. and offers 5–30 minute chair massages in a spa-like room to CSUSB employees and students. The massages are given by certified therapists and only cost a dollar per minute. According to Valerie Merrow, Admin Support assistant, the chair massages are given by the certified “Hands on Medical Massage School” therapists in Redlands whom are linked with the Wellness 2 U program at the Loma Linda Hospital and now service us here at CSUSB. All of the massage therapists are under a contract with … [Read more...] about CSUSB finds relaxation at The Body Shoppe