A common notion of the video gaming community is that it’s mainly unproductive and destructive for college students. Multiple students share their stories on how gaming has impacted their priorities, skill development, friendships, and their overall lifestyle. Video gaming is a case by case topic, but some similarities can be found. CSUSB third year history major, Nathan Arguello, expressed that he averages around four to six hours of playing video games a day. He said his daily amount usually “revolves around his schedule for the day” depending on his shift at work, activities with his church, and wanting to hang out with friends. For most gamers, playing video games is an outlet … [Read more...] about Video games help students unwind and connect
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Social justice warriors not all bad
By Brittanie Gutierrez | Staff Writer | The average person pretends to know what they are talking about but in reality know only shallow surface points of the social issue or topic they are arguing. Cue the social justice warriors (SJW), those passionate social issue advocates who start blogs, webpages and petitions to persistently "enlighten" people who either do not care or do not know about certain social issues like feminism or abortion. Often times these individuals are ill-informed about the issues they are advocating or raising public awareness about. According to Urban Dictionary, a SJW is "an individual who repeatedly and vehemently engages in arguments of social … [Read more...] about Social justice warriors not all bad
Protect your privacy on social media
By Marlyn Rodriguez |Staff Writer| Over-using social media sites and posting too much information can pose a threat to your safety. A study conducted in 2010 shows that 72 percent of college students have a social media account. This number has more than likely increased within the last four years. There are a variety of perks and benefits that come with joining a social network. Not only do we get information a lot faster but we also strengthen associations and communication with students, coworkers, and family. “It is a great way to stay informed,” said student Onalisa Smith. “Social media can enhance connections, but there is a point where there are privacy violations, in … [Read more...] about Protect your privacy on social media
Instagram now with ads
By Clarissa Toll |Staff Writer| Instagram will now include ads within the feeds of their consumers. This comes shortly after Facebook purchased the social media photo sharing app in April for $1 billion in cash and stocks. According to Instagram’s blog, the ads will be “beautiful, high-quality photos and videos from a handful of brands that are already great members of the Instagram community.” The blog post also stated, “Our aim is to make any ads you see feel as natural to Instagram as the photos and videos many of you already enjoy from your favorite brands.” The company admits they will begin by slowly introducing ads to a certain allotment of … [Read more...] about Instagram now with ads
Reality Television: How much is too much?
by Maria Perry |Staff Writer| Reality television has become a major genre in televised entertainment, a driving force in how we carry ourselves in different social situations and an influence on how we present ourselves as individuals. It can be problematic if people start to become obsessed with a particular show or character, because they may rely too deeply on the advice or values presented by them. I believe we find watching reality television relaxing, because it is a form of escape from our own realities by putting ourselves in the reality of the character(s) from a television show, thus changing our own reality temporarily. Although some of us may not watch as much … [Read more...] about Reality Television: How much is too much?
Social Media Act a hit with privacy advocates
By Shanieka Perrier |Staff Writer| I think the Social Media Privacy Act is great because it will protect employees and students from being terminated from work or school as a result of their Facebook activities. On May 2, 2012, the California Assembly Committee of Labor and Employment unanimously passed Assembly Bill 1844. The bill prohibits employers from requesting personal social media user names and passwords from employees, according to the Daily 49er. The Social Media Privacy Act was also approved a week before by the California Senate Labor and Industrial Relations Committee. It prohibits colleges from asking for prospective students' social media user names and passwords, … [Read more...] about Social Media Act a hit with privacy advocates
Coyotes on social division
By Edward Hewitt |Staff Writer| Social division is something that is visible to many, but addressed by few on the CSUSB campus. Think back to the first time you stepped on campus, how did you determine which individuals you would associate yourself with? Gender, race, social class, field of study and personal interest can be things that are taken into consideration when determining which individuals to associate with on campus. “It’s natural to gravitate towards people that we think we can relate too, appearance, gender and race can be a few things we look at before we approach an individual or group of individuals,” said Kameo Clyne, a CSUSB senior. “In addition to that, I … [Read more...] about Coyotes on social division
What’s Greek This Week
Ashlynne Macan |Staff Writer| Last weeks recap. The Ladies of Kappa Delta would like to thank everyone who came out to support their “I Fell for a KD” event. The sexy silver roses of Lambda Theta Nu would like to thank everyone who came out to support their philanthropy week last week. Ok GEAR UP GREEKS, this week is a busy one!!! The Brothers and sisters of Delta Sigma Chi Coed Fraternity Inc. will be hosting their annual Delta Sigma Chi Delivering Sober Choices week. A week of awareness about drug, sex, and alcohol abuse. The M.A.D.D crash car is on the Pfau Library lawn and they will be tabling as well in front of the … [Read more...] about What’s Greek This Week
99 percent Occupy Capitol Hill, not Wall Street
By Suanna Gutierrez |Staff Writer| We the people can and should identify with the emotion that characterizes the voice of Occupy Wall Street. It is doubtful however that the nation will stand side by side with the broad and unorganized action that may or may not come from them. The Occupants’ “Declaration of the Occupation of New York City” states that they gather to express a mass feeling of injustice, that true democracy has been obstructed by economic power, that they have held students hostage with tens of thousands of dollars of debts in education which in itself is a human right, that they have constantly outsourced labor and used that as leverage to cut workers health care and … [Read more...] about 99 percent Occupy Capitol Hill, not Wall Street
What’s Greek This Week
By Ashlynne Macan |Staff Writer| Last weeks recap. The ladies of Zeta Tau Alpha raised awareness of breast cancer, which seemed to go great. Also the ladies of Kappa Delta Sorority hosted a “See a Flick with a KD chick” with local girl scouts troops and from the pictures I’ve seen it looked like they had a lot of fun. So what’s new in Greek life this week? On Mon Oct. 24, 2011 the ladies of Lambda Theta Alpha Sorority will be tabling and selling raffle tickets for baskets and an auction that they have coming up. They will be setting up their tables outside of the Santos Manuel Student Union 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wed. Oct 26, 2011 the gentlemen of Sigma Chi Fraternity will … [Read more...] about What’s Greek This Week