Recently, President Donald Trump has passed a law that he is only willing to give research grants to colleges that promote freedom of speech. Students of CSUSB share their thoughts on this matter of subject. Nataly Ramirez, 4th Year, Communication Studies Major "I think it's important that there are no biases to this. That there's no loophole and that it's actually promoting free speech in a beneficial way, meaning to enforce it equally and not just to his party or to the people he prefers, then I think this is a good idea." Janelle Gonzalez, 1st Year, Sociology Major "I think people should just be allowed to say whatever they feel because that's our first amendment right. You … [Read more...] about Vox Pop: “What are your thoughts about freedom of speech on campus?”
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Animal Shelter Protest
Concerned animal lovers lined the street near the San Bernardino City Animal Shelter on April 3, protesting the city council decision to close down the shelter. Around 100 people held signs, passed out flyers and chanted together to encourage the community to fight to keep the shelter open. Upon closing, those who live in the shelter’s jurisdiction will be forced to drop off or pick up animals from the Riverside shelter. Many protesters are concerned about the negative impact this decision will have. The Riverside shelter is not equipped to service both Riverside and San Bernardino. Their lack of cage space will mean that the animals will have less time to be … [Read more...] about Animal Shelter Protest
Student African American Sisterhood: advocating sisterhood, personal development and social unity
Every Monday the ladies of the Student African American Sisterhood (SAAS) gather together in the Santos Manuel Student Union Bay to discuss strategies for educational attainment and success throughout the collegiate experience and beyond. The Student African American Sisterhood (SAAS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to unifying African American women, provide strategies for educational attainment and support the personal and professional development of young ladies of color. this particular Monday SAAS event coordinator Key invited Department of Theatre Arts professor Kathryn Ervin as the guest speaker where she talked about how early support was the key to her … [Read more...] about Student African American Sisterhood: advocating sisterhood, personal development and social unity
Listening to music while studying
Student success, especially at the collegiate level, can be motivationally challenging even for the most dedicated students. Between balancing a social, academic and professional life it can be a difficult task to stay focused on studies, but one thing seems to remain helpful when students need to keep their heads in the books. As I walked around CSUSB one day I couldn't help but notice just about everyone I saw on their laptops or reading their textbooks had headphones in. Some were even bobbing their heads to the beat of whatever they were listening to. I thought about it for a moment and realized I do the same when I study or write a paper. I believe music is helping me and … [Read more...] about Listening to music while studying
Campus in preparation for Coyote Cares day
CSUSB offers a variety of community engagement opportunities on campus in order for students to get more involved and volunteer. CSUSB offers a variety of community engagement opportunities throughout San Bernardino as well as other countries such as Mexico and Peru in order to give students the chance to become active members of society and see the rewards in making commitments to their community. Every year, on Coyote Cares Day, students serve their community in a variety of different ways. There is volunteer work that takes place on campus as well as off campus throughout the city of San Bernardino through different partnerships with non-profit organizations as well as the … [Read more...] about Campus in preparation for Coyote Cares day
Faculty Senate Meeting Introduces Concern for Student Engagement
On Feb. 19, the faculty senate discussed the engagement of students and whether or not students are satisfied with their tenure here on campus, solutions about improving the interface of Blackboard were also apart of the discussion. As the meeting started, Karen Kolehmainen, College of Natural Sciences Representative and Chair of the Faculty Senate, presented a review of the previous meeting’s minutes. Also, other senators around the room presented updates and highlights about the respective colleges. Their focus for the meeting was the rising concern of student engagement at CSUSB, reports from the National Survey of Student Engagement, stated that student engagement has decreased … [Read more...] about Faculty Senate Meeting Introduces Concern for Student Engagement
California native shares how he uses video games to spread positivity
For Adrian Durell Jackson, online gaming is more than a leisurely activity, it is his life. Playing online games helped him get through the most difficult times of his adolescent years. Growing up in the Imperial Court Projects, a neighborhood where gang violence and drugs on the streets are common, Jackson could not have favorable childhood memories. He was always surrounded by people who would try to engage him in drugs and street violence. The neighborhood would set most people up for failure, but Jackson was able to look past the limitations and find a hobby that would help him stay occupied and stay out of trouble. And that hobby was playing online games. "I had friends who … [Read more...] about California native shares how he uses video games to spread positivity
All you need to know when preparing for an Interview or applying for an Internship
Do you have a job interview coming up? Or are looking to apply for your dream job or internship? If so, here are key steps to help you stand out among other candidates. Interviews can be nerve-wracking and can cause stress, anxiety, and so on. You can spend hours googling how to prepare for one but it is you who must do the talking and walk in order to obtain the desired position. As an interviewee, the main goal is to walk in the door as a possible candidate and to come out as a new member of the team. For this, you must convince the job recruiter of your skills, knowledge, and experience for the job. In addition to showing motivation and enthusiasm while persuading the … [Read more...] about All you need to know when preparing for an Interview or applying for an Internship
LiveSafe will be counting more downloads on our campus soon
CSUSB tabling groups will be setting up information stations to encourage students, faculty and staff to use the new safety app. LiveSafe is an app created to help colleges and universities prevent incidents on campus including physical safety, sexual assault, mental health and theft. Desiree Valadez, a junior at Cal State San Bernardino, shares how the LiveSafe app has benefited her safety on campus. “The LiveSafe app makes me feel very secure and makes me feel I have someone there at the palm of my hands,” said Valadez. “I feel like with the app I’m capable of walking to my evening classes feeling safe knowing I have it, as well as walking to my car.” LiveSafe allows students … [Read more...] about LiveSafe will be counting more downloads on our campus soon
Coffee and Donut Festival hits SoCal
Roasted coffee meets sweet donuts at the National Orange Show Event Center at San Bernardino on Feb. 23. Indoors, the atmosphere was held with excitement, a live band played on the main stage all day while families bonded over sugary donuts. The sweet festival held various types of donuts such as those that are ready to be eaten or if anyone wanted to, they could build their own donut. Tim Ryan, the founder of the festival, has been at it for a few years, with the first one taking place in Apr. 2018 at Des Moines, Iowa. "My wife and I started to do events, it was her idea initially because she loves coffee and she thought, what goes with coffee? Donuts. We looked up if there … [Read more...] about Coffee and Donut Festival hits SoCal