The Acto Latino Theater Group performs an original piece, along with a written play by Luis Valdez at the Santos Manuel Student Union (SMSU) theater. The group wrote the play about a year and a half ago and has been working on its organization since then. The original piece is based on different experiences of people crossing the border, which were interviewed by the group. It’s a mixture of stories from Latin America and the Caribbean. “We interviewed parents and family members, eventually combining the stories into three scenes from our collaborative effort,” Salazar said. “We created the original piece called, 'El Cruce de los Sueños'. Edgar Astorga, Director of the Latino … [Read more...] about El Cruce de los Sueños
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San Bernardino Humane Society Hosts Annual Fundraiser
Residents of the San Bernardino community gathered to celebrate their pets for Christmas and raised money for animal cruelty investigation. The Humane Society of the San Bernardino Valley hosted “Santa Paws Pet Photos and Holiday Boutique” on Saturday, November 17th, 2018 from 8:30am to 1:30pm where pets and loved ones got professional photos taken for this upcoming holiday season. The Santa Paws fundraiser has really grown over the past couple of years according to Jill Henderson, the Director of Development and Community Outreach for the Humane Society of the San Bernardino Valley. “It started out with just photos of Santa with the pets, but we changed that into getting the 5 … [Read more...] about San Bernardino Humane Society Hosts Annual Fundraiser
Mission Inn Festival of Lights
For six weeks every holiday season the Riverside Mission Inn lights up the town with close to 5-million lights and decorations that create a fairyland-like atmosphere that is enjoyed by visitors from around the world. The celebration begins the day after Thanksgiving with the official Switch-On ceremony in the evening setting the downtown Riverside area aglow. The evening begins early at 4:30 p.m. and continues until midnight on Friday, Nov. 23rd, but to get a good space, you should be there early as parking fills up and the crowd gets dense. The Switch-On happens at 5:00 p.m. when the inn turns on the switch for all the lights and a fireworks display creates a spectacular … [Read more...] about Mission Inn Festival of Lights
Group of U.S. Marines will be home for the holidays
A group of United States Marines are coming home after six long months in Japan. With the holidays quickly approaching, many of the Marines are just eager to spend some long overdue quality time with their families. Others can't wait to get back to doing regular life things, like going to In-N-Out and walking their dogs. “I’m looking forward to getting back to the normalities of regular life back in the States and seeing my family and my girlfriend and spending time with them during Christmas,” Corporal Nordloh stated. “I look forward to seeing my wife and taking her out to dinner," Corporal Williams said. He also is looking forward to driving. He said, "Having access to go … [Read more...] about Group of U.S. Marines will be home for the holidays
Coyotes on the rise
The increase of coyote sighting induces panic, a concern of safety for families and pets. According to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, there has been a rise to 50 reports of which a coyote bit a person in Southern California between August 2012 and August 2016. Professor Cindy Chrisler of CSUSB is an animal health technician, shares her thoughts on why the number of coyotes keeps expanding in the Inland Empire. Other reasons are due to the plentiful food supply that humans offer outside of their home. When it comes to the large garbage bins, make sure to keep them securely closed so it won't open just in case if it is tipped over. Not only is trash on … [Read more...] about Coyotes on the rise
The Impact of Activism
Now more than ever, the subject and act of activism are active at CSUSB with the influence of certain campus professors and clubs. Activism is the act of bringing awareness to political and social issues. Through planning events to promote change, fundraising money to donate to a cause, and many more different ways; activism is additionally active on campus in comparison to other school years. The reason activism has played a bigger role at CSUSB, is due to recent major events in America. Gender, race, sexuality, and other minority groups have spoken out nationwide about their sense of security feeling thin, and the constant emotion of feeling threatened by an upper power. Professor … [Read more...] about The Impact of Activism
Slashback and the return of the video store
The Slashback Video art exhibit is located at the Bearded Lady’s Mystic Museum in Burbank on Magnolia Blvd and seeks to bring together those nostalgic for the days of the video store. The exhibit is made to resemble a video store one would find before the era of streaming with VHS tapes lining the walls alongside posters for the newest releases, candy and sports cards being sold at the cash register, and a catalog of upcoming tapes for rental. With the name of the exhibit and artwork showcased, Slashback has an obvious bend towards horror and the macabre which might steer away some from wanting to visit but it’s an open place with people willing to answer any questions you have about … [Read more...] about Slashback and the return of the video store
Queer and Transgender Resource Center
For the Trans Week of Remembrance, QTRC hosts various events, including the vigil and feature video dedicated to the transgender individuals' who were lost their lives this year. The memorial vigil will be held Thursday, November 15, at the library lawn at 5 pm. While the video screen will be featured throughout the week located in the SMSU building. According, to the Human Rights Campaign, 29 transgender people were murdered in 2017. This continuously occurs throughout the years. The city of San Bernardino does not have designated LGBTQ organization, so the center has become a resource not only for the campus but the community beyond too. In hopes for a greater audience and … [Read more...] about Queer and Transgender Resource Center
Redlands Art Walk
The city of Redlands hosted their biannual art walk on Sunday Oct. 28, featuring artists and vendors from all around southern Calif. The event began about 4 years ago and is held once in the spring and once in the fall lasting for 6 hours each time. The walk extends along all of state street and other parts of the downtown area, including vendors set up on the streets and different pieces of art displayed in local businesses. Families and friends from the local community gather in the historic downtown area to come view the works of art. “It’s rare that I get a whole day off from work, especially a Sunday. So, it’s nice to get to come to an event like this when I do, it’s nice to … [Read more...] about Redlands Art Walk
PDC Homecoming
The Rancho Mirage Student Center, PDC Special Events, and CSUSB Alumni hosted this year’s PDC Homecoming on October 23, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m at the RG Lawn.Paws Radio kicked of the Homecoming event with alternative music and DJ’s announcing what activities were available for CSUSB students. “I’m so excited to be out here promoting Paws Radio at this PDC school event, it’s a great way to practice being a DJ and fun because we are catering to students,” said Alex Aparicio one of the Paws Radio DJs at the event. Besides the music, a variety of clubs showed up to present fun activities including the Photography Club photo-booth, a performance by the Dance Club, pumpkin … [Read more...] about PDC Homecoming
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