By Ricardo Martinez University police are always ensuring safety on campus, from responding to emergency calls to regular patrols, however, help from the community could go a long way for the department and campus wellbeing. The first way the community can get involved in applying for the department’s Citizen Volunteer Program which will greatly supplement officers. The university police state, “The Citizen Volunteer Program (CVP) personnel will strive to enhance campus safety and security through programs of crime prevention and education with active involvement in these efforts.” The goal of the program is to allow citizens to interact and aid officers in improving the quality … [Read more...] about CSUSB University Police encourages community effort
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Is San Bernardino County doing enough for the Afghan refugee crisis?
In August of 2021, the US Armed Forces pulled their troops from Afghanistan which led to the Taliban taking over the country. This led to hundreds of thousands of Afghans and their families trying to flee their home country mainly due to safety reasons. Southern California continues to welcome refugees, but are we doing enough for them? Refugees from Afghanistan continue to arrive in Southern California, but unaffordable rents are complicating the process of resettlement as they pursue a better life and hopefully join friends and family already here. As stated on Ca.gov, “The State of California welcomes Afghan newcomers as they resettle and integrate into Californian communities. … [Read more...] about Is San Bernardino County doing enough for the Afghan refugee crisis?
Stop the spread of hate
Hate crimes have been a problem since the United States of America was founded. America was founded on discrimination of other ethnicities, religions, and other factors that identified individuals as minorities. However, as we move into the present we sometimes forget about these negative crimes or turn a blind eye to it. Even though the 1992 Los Angeles riots for Rodney King and the 2020 George Floyd riots were 28 years apart, they still hold the same emotional weight behind them. Many of us even lived during both of these events and even some of the older generation remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s march at Washington on August 28, 1963. These are events that we must always … [Read more...] about Stop the spread of hate
“The Gathering” Crafters Night Event Market now at Victoria Gardens
Crafter’s night was a hit after numerous vendors, shoppers, and pups roamed the small, sectioned-off area of Monet Avenue in Victoria Gardens on Friday night, March 11th. The array of diverse types of small businesses there made the event worthwhile with live music playing and food to fill the empty stomachs of many shoppers. A sure hit for any type of person looking to shop locally in Rancho Cucamonga, California. Victoria Gardens, an outdoor town center and mall located in Rancho Cucamonga, California, has hosted an event called “The Gathering” Crafter’s Night Market over the past few months that highlights the incredible work of various vendors over Southern California, some vendors … [Read more...] about “The Gathering” Crafters Night Event Market now at Victoria Gardens
Nature posts don’t spread awareness on environmentalism
Every year on April 22, our nation celebrates Earth Day in hopes to raise awareness of preserving and conserving our planet. However, in this day and age, Earth Day has become the excuse for people to jump on social media platforms and post aesthetically pleasing nature pictures in hopes of likes or follows rather than supporting environmental protection. Former U.S. Democratic senator and governor of Wisconsin, Gaylord Nelson became concerned about the deteriorating environment in our nation. During the 1960’s Nelson was witnessing many environmental crises take place and inspiration from the youth's Vietnam anti-war movements sparked the idea of environmental consciousnesses. Nelson … [Read more...] about Nature posts don’t spread awareness on environmentalism
DACA turns ten: Fear of its impermanence still brews amongst its recipients
By Irann Arias Rodriguez Since its enactment in June of 2012, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) has been celebrated, attacked, rescinded, and revived, as this policy reaches its decennium. For the many Dreamers who fight for the passing of the Dream Act, which could grant many young undocumented immigrants a pathway to citizenship, DACA fails to deliver that access. CSUSB assistant professor Paloma Villegas, Ph.D. of Sociology, has spent most of her academic career researching and examining the lives of undocumented persons within the United States and Canada. In her classes, Villegas facilitates and leads discussions on immigration, the … [Read more...] about DACA turns ten: Fear of its impermanence still brews amongst its recipients
Undocumented Success Center director speaks on the struggles undocumented students face
By Fatima Gonzalez Undocumented students still face many challenges today. The pandemic only increase the struggles many dreamers faced. Jairo Leon, director Undocumented Student Success Program, has been involved in the undocumented rights movement since he was an undergraduate. Director Leon started his involvement in 2012, he has gone from being a student, being involved in community spaces to being an administrator in higher education. He also works in organizing affairs and finding ways to continue to advocate for undocumented students' support and immigrants because he believes in the transformative power of higher education which involves staff, students, and CSUSB … [Read more...] about Undocumented Success Center director speaks on the struggles undocumented students face
Transfer student to graduate: A pandemic student’s POV
By Natalie Martinez Despite being a CSUSB student, Hope Esperanza, a 23-year-old transfer student, has never set foot on campus. Esperanza is a Relational and Organizational Communication major and hopes to go into the field of Public Administration or Economic Development. Graduating in spring 2022, she is right at the finish line and excited for a new journey. Due to the pandemic, right when she was set to transfer to CSUSB and attend the San Bernardino campus, hope was forced to stop in her tracks and attend online classes. She was one of many transfer students that had their entire school schedule changed, and also along with fellow non-transfer students, she felt lost … [Read more...] about Transfer student to graduate: A pandemic student’s POV
How one CSUSB student turned her internship into a full-time position
By Mayibel Ruiz Feeling overworked and undervalued at a private company, public administration student Zuyva Ruiz saw an internship opportunity and decided to apply. Weeks later, she started her internship during the spring 2021 semester, and by the summer, she was hired for a permanent position. Here is how Ruiz transitioned from an intern to a full-time employee. Ruiz is a first-generation full-time public administration student at CSUSB. While at a private company, she worked her way up from bagging groceries to working in the finance department at the corporate headquarters. One day, a coordinator sent out a mass email to Jack H Brown College students about a paid internship … [Read more...] about How one CSUSB student turned her internship into a full-time position
From a grim and bleak childhood to motivational speaker and author
Kevon Lee did not let his childhood and adolescent years define who he wanted to become. At the young age of five years old, Lee was placed in the foster care system due to being shot during a drug-related incident that involved his parents. After graduating high school, Lee flipped his lifestyle upside down. He became a fitness advocate, a motivational speaker for the youth, author, and activist for anti-bullying. Lee graduated from CSUSB with his Bachelors degree. As a young child, the environment Lee grew up in was pretty devastating. At a young age, the community around us shapes our mindset and the way we view life. Lee's community consisted of drugs and prison time. It was … [Read more...] about From a grim and bleak childhood to motivational speaker and author