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Teachers, parents, and students on the struggles of online learning during COVID-19
At 7 a.m., Desiree Lozano, a kindergarten teacher at Hemmerling Elementary School, gets ready to head to her empty classroom to set up for her […]
Features Stories
Advising services guides student career choices through the pandemic
The advising and academic department continues to find ways to keep students motivated by meeting and assisting students online. According to Matt Markin, the Academic Advisor […]
Into the mind of a student activist
Kameron Pyant, a fifth year English major, has been working for the Cross Cultural Center (CCC) since the fall of 2016, which was his freshman […]
Community Stories
Inland Empire residents voice concerns over smog growth
Increased online shopping during the pandemic has intensified local air quality concerns. More space for retail warehouses is in demand, and the Inland Empire hosts […]
How the Multicultural Greek Council functions during the pandemic
Members of the Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) discusses ways students can virtually stay engaged with CSUSB and the community. Jacklyn Chanocua, President-Representative of MGC and […]
A&E Articles
Local streamer and business owner talks Twitch
Twitch streaming is a way to share our experiences online. Local Palm Desert business owner, Dajana Menjivar, co-founder of Conflux Gaming, dives into her thoughts on Twitch streaming, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), and her popular gaming tournament held in Rancho Mirage. Conflux Gaming is visited by many Palm Desert CSUSB students and locals […]
Student shares experience with electronic music production project
Students of MUS 2660 are set to create tracks for a joint class music album for their final project. Ryan Adams, a senior entrepreneurship major and a DJ, shares his experiences from making music. Adams is one of Dr. Kevin Zhang’s students. Dr. Zhang plans to release a student-created album by the end of the […]
CSUSB gamers celebrate the third annual Coyote Cross-Up
Over time, many casual, hardcore and competitive gamers-alike from all over CSUSB have been gathering to celebrate video games. For many students, participating and spectating the annual Coyote Cross-Up is a time to come together and connect as a community in the world of esports and gaming from many different backgrounds alike. Starting in 2017, […]
Opinions Articles
Opinion: Reflecting on 2020 as a year of change
2020 has been one strange year. We are currently in a pandemic, the United States has elected a new president, and we witnessed people in America fight alongside the Black Lives Matter movement. Black Live Matter has become a global movement against racism and police brutality. Thousands of people from multiple different countries gathered to […]
Vox pop: What are your thoughts on the credit/no credit option for this semester?
Due to the challenges brought upon by the COVID-19 pandemic, CSUSB has once again offered students the ability to choose the credit/no credit option for their classes. Some students share their thoughts on the subject. “CSUSB bringing back credit/no credit as an option for classes this semester honestly creates a little more wiggle space with […]
Vox pop: What are you thankful for?
With Thanksgiving approaching, some CSUSB students share what they are thankful for during these difficult times. “I am thankful for my parents, family, all of the supportive people in my life, my job as a behavior interventionist, my education, and my faith and determination. With all of these components, I have been able to overcome […]
Sports Articles
Vox pop: How are CSUSB athletes staying in shape during the pandemic?
CSUSB student athletes tell us whether or not the pandemic has made it difficult for them to stay in shape. Photos of the student athletes were provided by the CSUSB Athletics department. Justine Ziranda – Cross Country; Senior, Art Education Major “Being on both the cross country and track and field team have been very […]
Senior athletes offered another year of eligibility
As athletes in different schools across the country are being allowed back to practice, CSU teams are still waiting for the announcement that will allow them to do the same. After dedicating most of their lives to baseball or softball, senior athletes’ final hoorah was abruptly canceled right at the beginning of their spring season due to […]
Students react to Dodgers’ victory
After 32 years, the Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series. For more than three decades, Dodgers fans all across the country have been waiting to see their beloved southern California team take the gold. With many celebrations come many frustrations on the opposing side. Among one of the happy fans was lifelong Dodgers fan, […]