By Janet Curiel |Staff Writer| “Bernie! Bernie! Not me, us!” echoed from over 5200 supporters at the National Orange Show Events Center in San Bernardino on May 24. Democratic presidential nominee, Senator Bernie Sanders visited Riverside earlier that day as part of a string of rallies across the state in an attempt to capture California voters and delegates for the June 7 primary. An ethnically diverse group of attendees, young and old, children and college-aged students lined the outdoor walkways for their chance to listen to Sanders message. While waiting, many were greeted by avid Sanders volunteers, and an appearance by political hopeful Steve Stokes, … [Read more...] about Bern.I.E.dino
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Acto Latino Theatre Group
By Janet Curiel |Staff Writer| Acto Latino Theater Group, along with Los Amigos Spanish Club and the Transnational Commons Collective Club, are gearing up for Dia Latino on June 2 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the library lawn. Dia Latino is set to be an afternoon full of culture, music, games, giveaways, along with folkloric dance numbers, face painting, music, natural juices, snacks and raffles. Acto Latino Theater Group, who have performed plays such as Los Vendidos & La Quinta Temporada, is an on campus group on the rise. Founded for the purpose of fostering interest in Hispanic/Latino language, culture, and literature through the presentation of … [Read more...] about Acto Latino Theatre Group
Bernie Sanders club
By Janet Curiel |Staff Writer| Students were feeling the “bern” at the “Bernstorm” event in the SMSU on May 4, hosted by Students for Bernie Sanders Club. The club, which has gained roughly 200 members since February, had over 20 people attend the event. With attendees ranging from students to local residents, plans of how to get students involved on the campaign trail with topics such as phone banking, canvassing, flyers and voter registration were discussed. “CSUSB needed leadership to step up, so myself and other officers decided to start organizing and the club took off from there. We’re all activists, so staying quiet was not an option,” said Vice … [Read more...] about Bernie Sanders club
CSUSB business program ranks high in official CEO magazine
By Daniel DeMarco |Assitant Features Editor| CSUSB’s Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) program has been ranked 2 in a global top 20 list. CEO Magazine’s International Graduate Forum (IGF) ranked the program in their MBA top 20 international list for 2014. “Congratulations, CSUSB. That is an incredible accomplishment for a college campus in San Bernardino, CA. I wonder how many people outside of the Inland Empire have even heard of the school,” said student Clint Reeves. Out of 50 students polled on campus, two students were aware of CSUSB’s recent accolades. Both students were business majors. “I had no idea that our school was on any kind of ranking list. I hate … [Read more...] about CSUSB business program ranks high in official CEO magazine
Ban plastic bags to save environment
By Devin Ramos |Staff Writer| I was originally one of the many people that were skeptical about the newly adopted ordinances against plastic bags enacted by Los Angeles, but after some research I find that it might be a good step in helping the environment. San Bernardino County has not made any moves against plastic bags, but people cringe when they hear about how ordinances against plastic bags are beginning to spread. The ban will come as an initial inconvenience for some, but with the increasing evidence of the damage that plastic can do to our oceans, I think that in time people will become aware. Student Kelly Pearson said, “I think it’s ridiculous. I’m for saving the … [Read more...] about Ban plastic bags to save environment
Coyote Watch: Student’s favorite attributes of the campus community
By Devin Ramos |Staff Writer| Students share their favorite attributes of the campus community. J"I like to play pool in SMSU a lot. I like the tables in there." -Jacob Counts "I like that the campus is at the bottom of a mountain because it allows for really amazing views of the mountains." -Brett Dick "I like that the library has sections that students know are for working or talking. For instance the fifth floor is for studying and most students know that the third floor is for talking." -Chris Ortiz "The staff here is super nice. Mark Agars has been a really great mentor to me. Donna Gotch in the Communications department is a really great … [Read more...] about Coyote Watch: Student’s favorite attributes of the campus community
World News briefs
By Daniel DeMarco |Staff Writer| Oct 18: UN Security Council seat rejected by Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia was elected as a non-permanent member of the UN security council and the country rejected the seat, according to Aljazeera. Saudi Arabia attributes the decision to the Security Council's failure in carrying out duties to resolve the Syrian civil war or punish the Syrian president's regime. Oct 19: 3,000 miles of Dead Ocean According to ENENews, a man sailed across the Pacific Ocean from Osaka, Japan to San Francisco, where the sailor described the sea as "dead." He reported seeing hardly any wild life, but instead saw "garbage in astounding … [Read more...] about World News briefs
The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians bring Pow Wow to CSUSB
By Mary Moreno |Staff Writer| The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and CSUSB students were brought together on the weekend of Oct. 11 in celebration of the 18th annual San Manuel Pow Wow. CSUSB has had the privilege of holding the three day event on campus since 2001. Over a quarter of a million dollars in prizes were distributed amongst the different competitions and the participants ranged from ages 2 to 90. Native Americans from across North America gathered to celebrate and compete in different categories of song and dance. Some traveled from Canada and Alaska. The Pow Wow is a sensory overload between the performers visually intricate clothing, known as regalia, the … [Read more...] about The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians bring Pow Wow to CSUSB
What to consider when choosing health insurance
By Daniel DeMarco |Staff Writer| The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, has launched, but there are other options for health insurance. Obamacare was created for a purpose presented in the official title: To provide affordable health care for the masses in the form of a marketplace. According to CNN, most Americans won’t have to use the new marketplace because they will still be getting next year’s insurance plan through work. Brandon Crane (full-time factory worker, age 29) said, “I’m not really concerned with Obamacare, I’m happy with the insurance that my job gives me.” Many argue that a healthcare plan is not something that should be chosen quickly or randomly, … [Read more...] about What to consider when choosing health insurance
Kerry Kelley carries on with family support
By Chelsea Underwood |Sports Editor| Kerry Kelley, a junior pitcher for the CSUSB baseball team, continues to perform on the mound but does not forget about the support he has on the stands. The support from his family has become a big part in Kelley’s career. His dad and grandpa were his coaches and has helped him grow through the years. His grandparents have shown their support in another way as well. According to Kelley, his grandparents have not missed any of his baseball games since eighth grade. Even still to this day, when ever he looks up from the mound, they are cheering him on. His mom and little sister come to the games as well to encourage and support him on … [Read more...] about Kerry Kelley carries on with family support