By Daniel DeMarco |Assistant Features Editor| CSUSB graduates have the highest average student loan debt of any Cal State or UC in the state at $23,656, according to the website projectonstudentdebt.org. According to a previous article the Coyote Chronicle stated, “Sixty-one percent of CSUSB students graduate with student loan debt, which is 10 percent above the state average.” A reason that this is such an issue could be related to college students who are also the first in their family to attend college. Sid Robinson, who retired as the associate vice president of public affairs for CSUSB on Jan. 31, 2014 said, “About 70 percent of our graduates are the first in their families … [Read more...] about First time students and debt
Archives for January 2014
President’s address covers vital issues
By Courtney Mata |Staff Writer| President Barack Obama called for a wage increase, a removal of troops in the Middle East, and a reduction of foreign oil usage in his State of the Union address. Obama is trying to restore our nation’s trust because many Americans are discouraged by our previous year. Congress has yet to support Obama’s goals, according to Washington Post staff writers David Nakamura and David A. Fahrenthold. “Instead of pledging to fix the mess, the president was now promising to find ways around it, and change policies on his own authority,” said Nakamura and Fahrenthold in The Washington Post. “Obama returned to a familiar problem, Washington’s bitter and stalemated … [Read more...] about President’s address covers vital issues
Sexual assault task force issued on CA colleges
By Gloria Gutierrez |Staff Writer| Sexual assault and violence on college campuses is now an issue that has caught the White House’s attention. President Barack Obama has launched a task force in efforts to focus on these issues. The task force is made up of White House administrative officials including, Attorney General Eric Holder, Education Secretary Arne Duncan and Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. Its purpose is to create proposals within a 90 day period that raise awareness as well as help prevent sexual assault and violence across the colleges of the United States. Last Wednesday, the White House Council on Women and Girls released the report, “Rape and … [Read more...] about Sexual assault task force issued on CA colleges
Mass media competition hopes to raise money and mental health awareness
By Greg Avetisyan |Assistant Sports Editor| Journalism students across California have the opportunity to win over $4,000 in cash prizes. Generation Next is hosting a competition that asks students to help remove the stigma behind mental health. The goal of the competition is to empower the students to represent any form of mental health in a positive way by using their creative Journalistic talents. “I think it will have a most profound effect on the students making the multimedia or social media programs. They will have to learn much about the multiple stigmas of mental health and the many effects they have on the people who suffer with these conditions. I also think it will bring a … [Read more...] about Mass media competition hopes to raise money and mental health awareness
I-215 finally complete after seven years of construction
By Santiago Castillo |Staff Writer| After seven years of construction, Interstate 215 is finally finished. The project cost $647 million, funded through a combination of half-cent sales tax, state bond money and $128 million in federal stimulus dollars, according to The Press-Enterprise. The widened Interstate 215 affects CSUSB because it makes it easier and faster to travel, but the effect it will have economically depends on the economic growth of the community. “It’s also expected to bring a boost to the bankrupt city of San Bernardino, which hopes the improvements will attract more business to the area,” added The Press-Enterprise. “The level of the positive impact may directly … [Read more...] about I-215 finally complete after seven years of construction
Chronicle news briefs
by Essence Dennis |Staff Writer| Mexico legalizes Vigilantism (Jan. 27) Mexico has legalized vigilantes after they captured a cartel leader. The self-appointed group of citizens captured “four top leaders” from the drug cartel known as “Knights Templar.” The government allowed the group to become part of a civilian group referred to as “Rural Defense Corps.” “I believe this is a really positive thing that’s happening in Mexico, the cartels are a big problem and the police (that aren’t corrupt) need help,” said student Miguel Rincon Jr. Incredible findings in sloth fur (Jan. 28) Sloth fur has been found to have a type of fungi that carries anti-parasitic, anti-cancer and … [Read more...] about Chronicle news briefs
Federal workers get minimum wage increase
By Santiago Castillo |Staff Writer| President Barack Obama plans to raise minimum wage for federal construction workers from $7.25 to $10.10 an hour. “Those likely to see bumps in future paychecks include dishwashers, food servers and construction workers,” according to The Huffington Post. This executive order puts pressure on Congress to change the minimum wage for all federal workers. “The increase in minimum wage will increase the standard of living for those affected,” said professor and chair of Economics Mayo Toruno. Toruno added, “Increasing the standard of living for people will increase their spending giving our economy a healthy business cycle.” When asked if the wage … [Read more...] about Federal workers get minimum wage increase
Sid Robinson bids farewell to CSUSB
By Clarissa Toll |Staff Writer| Associate Vice President of Public Affairs, Sid Robinson, is leaving CSUSB to begin work on his own business within another communications firm. The 12-year CSUSB staff member’s last day on campus was Jan. 31, 2014. There was a farewell gathering hosted in his honor by the vice president’s office. Robinson said he leaves proud of the public affairs team and the work they have done for the campus. The position within the public affairs office has not been opened for hire and according to Robinson there has not been any talk of filling it. Joe Gutierrez, assistant director of the department is set to “run the ship” in Robinson’s absence. Guiterrez is the … [Read more...] about Sid Robinson bids farewell to CSUSB
Forget the gun and grab your brushes
By Ofelia Fuentes |A&E Assistant Editor| American alternative indie rock band Warpaint followed up their debut album three years later with another successful self-titled album. Warpaint is a Los Angeles formed band, created in 2004 and composed of lead vocalist Emily Kokal, guitarist Theresa Wayman, bassist Jenny Lee Lindberg, and drummer Stella Mozgawa. As the band began to make preparations for their new album, they decided they would write the songs in a spontaneous way. In an interview with New Musical Express, bassist Lindberg explained that the songs were simply written by “just jamming and free flowing on stage." The band developed the tracks on this album in a … [Read more...] about Forget the gun and grab your brushes
Spotted: Halley Correy
By Lily Perez |Staff Writer| The use of accessories can be used to create a powerful fashion statement, which has been a part of making fashion spectacularly shapeless. Fashion is constantly changing and evolving and has become something personal in the sense that it is an extension of an individual’s personality. Fashion has the capacity to show and express who you are and how you feel. “Street style” fashion is special, it captures everyday people with unique styles, personality and life style. These trendsetters are found in our urban culture walking city streets and in college culture walking college halls. Halley Correy, a third year student, was wearing a loose … [Read more...] about Spotted: Halley Correy