In honor of January's National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, the Osher Adult Re-entry Center (OARC), VOICE, and ASI at CSUSB teamed up with Coalition Against Sexual Exploitation (CASE) and held workshops, a panel, discussion, film screening and guest speaker session at the San Manuel Student Union (SMSU) Theater Jan. 24. Held as part of Human Trafficking Awareness Week, which included iEmpathize Apathy Effect Exhibit to showcase real-life artifacts of children victims as well as a Walk Against Human Trafficking, the event kicked off with the introduction of the event, followed by the workshop on rape and trauma. The presentation was given by one of the members of the … [Read more...] about Human Trafficking Awareness Day at CSUSB
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Syrianamericana: A Nation-State of Mind
On Jan. 29, Syrian-American Hip-Hop artist and poet, Omar Offendum, shared his talents and story with students, staff and faculty of CSUSB during Syrianamericana: A Nation-State of Mind in the Santos Manuel Student Union. The event stood to be equal parts presentation and conversation, Offendum was on a mission to share his abilities to transform Hip-Hop and Arabic poetry into a discussion that focuses on hybridized identities, immigration, refugee crisis and his passion for equality, his family and the culture of Syria. “You allow people to see the humanity in you and you in them through art,” said Offendum, when asked about how his work in hip-hop allows his audience to connect with his … [Read more...] about Syrianamericana: A Nation-State of Mind
City of Redlands opens its first skatepark after 13 years of planning
After 13 long awaited years, the city of Redlands opened its first skatepark to the community on Jan. 26. Mayor Paul W. Foster attended the opening day ceremony and gave a short speech followed by the cutting of the ribbon, officially making the park accessible to the public. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2AjgG4bzD0 The funding for the park has been ongoing for years. Maureen Perez, also known as Mo, from Friends of Redlands Skatepark, has been a huge contributor for the past three years. Other contributors include the Tony Hawk Foundation, the original funder, and an organization called SK8Park. The original organization was not involved during the past three years when Perez … [Read more...] about City of Redlands opens its first skatepark after 13 years of planning
Inland Factory Growth is Weakening
REDLANDS, Calif. - The Inland Empire’s Manufacturing section is starting to weaken after 24 months of sustained growth. Some are worried this may only be the beginning of the end. CSUSB Institute of Applied Research reports the Purchasing Managers Index has fallen from 54.0 to 51.7 from the month of November to the month of December. A score of 50 means there is still growth. Kim Victorine is the Director of Operations at Plastic Plus technology in Redlands, California. Their factory in Redlands manufactures plastic products that are distributed all over the world. Victorine mentions how employees are one of their top priorities. “The availability of laborers is a challenge … [Read more...] about Inland Factory Growth is Weakening
Leadership and exploration through CSUSB Adventure
CSUSB Adventure has multiple trips planned for Winter quarter to give students opportunities to connect with nature, gain practical skills, and connect with a community of fellow students. The program provides students with an outlet to experience nature through various types of trips such as backpacking, camping, hiking, and kayaking. In the past, students participating in the program went to various locations such as Big Sur, Zion Canyon, and Mecca Hills. The Big Sur trip was offered to incoming freshman before Fall quarter in 2018. Claire Shumate, a first-year who participated in the 4-day camping trip, recounted it as a worthwhile experience in building connections and … [Read more...] about Leadership and exploration through CSUSB Adventure
The Upland Art Walk Brings Artists and the Community Together
UPLAND, Calif. - It was 4:50 pm and an electric yet quiet buzz were in the air at historic downtown Upland. Booths were being set up, wires pulled across the ground and strands of lights hung in their perfect positions. The Upland Art Walk was set to open for its first event of 2019. Vendors and visitors from all over Southern California flocked to Upland on Saturday, Jan. 19, to experience the event. Located next to the Vintage Vault of Upland, a popular antique store, the Upland Art Walk is a free-admission art fair featuring dozens of artists selling homemade and uniquely handcrafted items for visitors to purchase. Additionally, the art walk includes food vendors, a free … [Read more...] about The Upland Art Walk Brings Artists and the Community Together
Cosmic Nights at the San Bernardino County Museum
REDLANDS, Calif. －On Sunday, Jan. 20, many people gathered to look at the super blood moon lunar eclipse through telescopes on the lawn of the San Bernardino County Museum in Redlands. Student admission was only $6.00 and this included a walk through the museum which was filled with many historical artifacts. When entering the museum the greeter stated that the eclipse would begin at 8:41 pm and it would be at its peak at about 9:12 pm. Knowing these times was helpful because we were able to explore and look around the museum before making our way outside to look at the moon through the telescopes. Just outside on the lawn, there were about 5-6 amateur astronomers waiting to … [Read more...] about Cosmic Nights at the San Bernardino County Museum
Adopt, Don’t Shop
Friends of Upland Animal Shelter continues to hold its weekly adoption events supporting California’s decision to ban the retail sale of pets. As of Jan. 1, California became the first state to ban the retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits from all pet shops with the hope of ending puppy mills and mass-breeders. The only exception will be if the pet comes from a shelter or a rescue organization. The question is how this new rule will affect shelters. The Friends of Upland Animal Shelter, an Upland-based no-kill shelter, has a high adoption rate. It is also known for rescuing animals from other shelters both locally and globally. Shelley Foglesong, a volunteer coordinator at Friends … [Read more...] about Adopt, Don’t Shop
Closing off with dignity
The Social and Behavioral Sciences Anthropology Museum closed off its nearly year-long exhibit on dismantling intolerance, In|Dignity, with a special performance and reception on December 15. There are also plans to publish the exhibit as a book and be made accessible to high school and college students. As the publishing process is underway, the purpose of the text would be similar to that of the exhibit; to learn and understand the diversity of the human experience. Their powerful performance and inspiring exhibit, In|Dignity, were co-curated by Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Museum Director Arianna Huhn and Assistant Professor of Sociology Annika Anderson to showcase … [Read more...] about Closing off with dignity
San Bernardino National Forest Suffers due to Government Shutdown
The current government shutdown is impacting many people and places, and San Bernardino County is not exempt from this. What is getting overlooked is the treatment of the San Bernardino National Forest. With federal workers on furlough, impacts of the shutdown have begun to affect National Park services. Many parks and forests have remained open but are under little to no supervision. On top of this, resources that are usually provided at these locations have been discontinued for the time being. A string of new vandalism incidents is being reported following the incident where off-roaders destroyed Joshua trees to make a roadway for their vehicles at Joshua Tree National Park. … [Read more...] about San Bernardino National Forest Suffers due to Government Shutdown