Coyote Radio and the CSUSB Department of Housing and Residential Education joined forces on Thursday, May 30, for the first ever Splash and Dash event. Students were able to participate after checking in with their student IDs and receiving a Coyote Radio stamp. A live DJ from Coyote Radio was set up in front of the volleyball court, playing upbeat songs students to the SV quad. Free food such as sub sandwiches, chips, sodas, and candy were available to students at the event. The snow cone booth was consistently busy, with students waiting in line for their free summer treat. Flavors varied from strawberry to watermelon to pina colada and many more. After eating, students had … [Read more...] about Splash and Dash by Julia Carney and Brianna Mendoza
Community
Inland Empire Salsa Festival
The fifth annual Inland Empire Salsa Festival brought the heat to Riverside on Saturday, June 1st. Stater Bros. Markets partnered with local radio station 99.1 KGGI to benefit Riverside Meals on Wheels, an organization that provides meals to senior citizens. White Park in downtown Riverside was full of friends and families enjoying the hit songs 99.1 played as well as the food and free activities. Tickets were available to purchase at the gate, on Groupon, or listeners could win their passes through 99.1. Live performances by Bryce Vine, MC Magic, the band Tierra and many more graced the stage and kept the crowd hyped throughout the day. Patrons had many lunch options to … [Read more...] about Inland Empire Salsa Festival
Taiwan Fair brings CSUSB community together
On May 23, the Taiwan Fair was held in room 5005 of the John M. Pfau Library. Students and staff on campus showed up to immerse themselves in the knowledge and activities provided at the event. The Taiwan Fair was put together by the Department of World Languages and Literatures, and in this second annual gathering has seen an increase in attendees. The purpose of the fair is to bring awareness about Chinese culture and language to campus and to also celebrate the school’s Chinese language classes and students. Volunteers from Los Angeles came to help with the event by providing activity stations that help celebrate The Dragon Boat Festival. This is a Chinese festival held on May 5 and … [Read more...] about Taiwan Fair brings CSUSB community together
Rise of Populism and Islamophobia discussed on campus
Feelings alone do not make a change in the world claimed Dr. Hatem Bazian at the lecture on campus. Data influences policy, and that is why he believes it is important to speak up against hate and injustices that we witness day to day. The center for Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies hosted a panel discussion on the relationship between Populism and Islamophobia. The event was held in CSUSB’s College of Education in room 105 on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. Guest speaker Dr. Hatem Bazian is the professor of Asian American and Asian Diaspora studies and Director of the Islamophobia Studies center at UC Berkeley. The panel was facilitated by Dr. Ahlam Muhtaseb, a … [Read more...] about Rise of Populism and Islamophobia discussed on campus
Cappuccino and Color
The Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art (RAFMA) held a unique experience to paint with coffee while enjoying a cappuccino on May 9. This event featured customized cups of iced and hot lattes and cappuccinos and supplies to create a caffeine masterpiece. The artisan coffees were topped with tailored designs made from steamed milk, which created a smooth finish of cream on the top. The baristas measured, weighed and took the temperature of every ingredient that went into making the perfect cup of coffee for each visitor. Along with enjoying a java, participants were able to paint their own masterpieces using ground coffee beans, water and a variety of different sized brushes to … [Read more...] about Cappuccino and Color
Disney Tourist Guide
The happiest place on earth is becoming the most expensive place on earth. As a Disney fanatic and annual pass holder I have visited three Disney resorts in the last three years: Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and Disney Paris. I have a few tips and tricks on how to make it happen and get around to seeing the most during your stay. How to afford it: It’s not a surprise that Disney resorts are raising their prices every year due to new attractions, crowd increase, and resort expansions. To visit three parks in three years needed extensive research and budgeting. The first step is deciding when you’re going and how long is your stay. I recommend planning your trip at least … [Read more...] about Disney Tourist Guide
Ability Awareness Fair
As the doors open and the line piled up from the SMSU event center all the way across to the SMSU food court, people waited in this line to get into the event center for the 4th Annual Ability Awareness Fair. The 4th Annual Ability Awareness Fair was able to happen again with the help of CSUSB Office of Services to Students with Disabilities, Student Veterans Organization, and the Departments of History and English. This fair is important because it is Global Disability Awareness Day. It is a chance to have people became more aware of disabilities and learn about all the resources CSUSB provides to students with disabilities. Scholar poet and disabled advocate guest speaker Eli … [Read more...] about Ability Awareness Fair
Guide to Farmer Markets near the Inland Empire
Farmer’s Markets are some of the most organic locally grown markets to shop at without having to worry about where your food comes from. This is a 2019 guide to shopping locally. Certified Farmers’ Markets are where farmers sell their crops to the public. This provides an opportunity for the public to buy locally from California-grown and certified foods. Shopping at farmers markets cuts the waste of packaging and shipment of products. Farmer’s products that are to be sold at the markets have to be government checked to ensure they are selling their own grown produce as well as meet the state agricultural guidelines. According to the Farmers Markets Coalition, "Farmers markets also … [Read more...] about Guide to Farmer Markets near the Inland Empire
CSUSB: Coyote Bikes
One resource available to students at CSUSB for on campus transportation is bike sharing with Zagster. Zagster is a venture-funded startup company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts that designs, builds and operates bike-sharing programs for cities, universities, corporate campuses, hotels and residential communities across the United States. Here at CSUSB, we have Zagsters available, but many students are not aware of what to do with them, where to find them or why to use them. Other colleges have Limes, Birds and Zagsters. Although they have not made themselves to our campus we do have options. Zagster at CSUSB is currently the only bike share available in the Inland Empire. This … [Read more...] about CSUSB: Coyote Bikes
The Korean Culture
By the desire of students to expand the Korean culture, a whole day was made dedicated to it. The Korean Festival first took place in 2015, followed by a surprise for Bomi Hwang, CSUSB’s Korean professor, that the festival continued annually. For Hwang and her students, it became a big project while they all got to know each other during the process. "When we started, we had meetings every other week for four months, including dress rehearsals, driving to Los Angeles to get the Korean costumes. Korean culture is a way to bind us together. I'm so grateful that I'm able to work with the students here," shared Hwang. The festival usually consists of some kind of visual display, … [Read more...] about The Korean Culture