The sun begins to sink below the grandstands giving the sky a unique pink tint as the last few racers back their speed machines off of the trailers. The couple hundred trailers in the pits would soon be accompanied by over 1,500 show cars and countless spectators. It is Friday evening before a massive joint event at the Auto Club Raceway in Pomona. Two southern California iconic companies, In-N-Out Burger and Hot Rod Magazine, have come together to celebrate their shared 70th anniversary. There was an open dragstrip for registered racers, a massive display of show cars, In-N-Out Burger trucks, dozens of vendors, Hot Rod Magazine cover cars of the past, and celebrity meet and … [Read more...] about Adrenaline, Acceleration, Accomplishment
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SOAR leader says ‘Yes’ to CSUSB sweetheart
Bubbles and applause erupted as Tierra Roman said ‘yes’ to her CSUSB sweetheart Thomas Robles’ marriage proposal on Nov. 30. The proposal took place at 5PM at the Murillo Family Observatory, as Robles, a CSUSB alumni, diligently organized the elaborate surprise event. Robles got the idea to propose at CSUSB because the school meant so much to both of them. “This is the place where we met, this is the place where we had our first kiss,” Robles said, “This is where I want to start our life together, CSUSB.” Roman, who was Robles’ SOAR leader when he first transferred to the school, had similar thoughts. “It felt like home, like our second home,” Roman said, “this is the … [Read more...] about SOAR leader says ‘Yes’ to CSUSB sweetheart
Coyote Forensics battles San Diego
During the weekend of Nov. 16th, 2018, the CSUSB Forensics team took on San Diego as they competed in the American Parliamentary Debate Association (Ameri Parli) and Individual events. Returning members Tejwant Brar, Teresa Salas, and Jon Anderson, lead the team towards victory. This two-day event included 12 hour days dedicated to competing in events such as: After Dinner, Impromptu, Monologue, and Dramatic Interpretation speeches. While at the same time, one of two teams competed in the American Parliamentary Debate. Day one of the competition began at 8 a.m., and presumably lasted until 8 p.m. There were several rounds in each category (After Dinner, Impromptu, Monologue, and … [Read more...] about Coyote Forensics battles San Diego
Teaser: Going behind the wheel with racers
The sun begins to sink below the grandstands giving the sky a unique pink tint as the last few racers back their speed machines off of the trailers. The couple hundred trailers in the pits would soon be accompanied by over 1,000 show cars and countless spectators. It is Friday evening before a massive joint event at the Auto Club Raceway in Pomona. Two southern California iconic companies, In-N-Out Burger and Hot Rod Magazine, have come together to celebrate their shared 70th anniversary. Don Harrison is a 76-year-old veteran drag racer who attended the event with his grandson. He stressed the importance of events like this to promote and encourage racing in a safe manner while still … [Read more...] about Teaser: Going behind the wheel with racers
Small businesses blossom against the odds
Local Business owners located in Rancho Cucamonga have evolved their small businesses to compete with their popularity and growth. The growth in clientele has caused The Mug Shake and Afters Ice Cream to expand their companies in such ways as location, publicity, and employment. Sid Malik, the founder of The Mug Shakes, explains the reasoning behind opening his own shop that specializes in milkshakes. “It’s my passion drinking shakes. My wife used to make shakes at home so then we thought why not offer the same thing to customers,” said Malik. Since opening in May 2016 at Victoria Gardens, The Mug Shake has had to relocate due to space and the expansion to their menu, which now … [Read more...] about Small businesses blossom against the odds
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
Axing out Anxiety
With the anxiety on the rise nation-wide, CSUSB counselors and students detail the symptoms and potentials solutions. Tavon Harris, CSUSB's Counseling and Psychological faculty member stresses, "Anxiety can be triggered by various things in a person's life. With over 60,000 to 100,000 thoughts a day, you are stimulated from the time you wake up to the time you go to sleep." The stimuli and events around people's lives are some of the things that trigger various thoughts and emotions for the day; with 40% of those 60,000 thoughts are negative according to Harris. Harris is one of 12 counselors at CSUSB's Counseling & Psychological Services Center, dedicated to individual … [Read more...] about Axing out Anxiety
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
34th Annual AIDS Walk in Los Angeles
The 34th annual AIDS Walk Los Angeles was held with the participation of approximate over a thousand people, on Sunday, October 21st. The 10 a.m. walk lasted around two and a half hours, beginning and ending at the steps Los Angeles City Hall in Grand Park. AIDS Walk Los Angeles aims to bring awareness and fundraiser money which will go towards APLA and more than 20 other HIV service organizations. Participants from many ages united their words to bring on a message of solidarity for those with HIV and AIDS. Walkers were able to enjoy breakfast donated by Trader Joe´s, and warm up to a choreography presented before the Opening Ceremony. American Idol runner-up contestant … [Read more...] about 34th Annual AIDS Walk in Los Angeles
The Deep Creep Beneath
Though the deep creep may sound like a horror film, it is quite the contrary. It describes a seismic discovery that shakes up current earthquake prediction models and impacts the lives of every person in the Southern California region. The deep creep constitutes the thousands of small earthquakes that occur 6 miles below us in the San Bernardino Basin. The deep creep was discussed in Newsweek last month as they reviewed a research study published in the Geophysical Research Letters. Researchers emphatically state scientists should not use information produced by small earthquakes near the San Andreas (SAf) and San Jacinto faults (SJF) to forecast major earthquakes. Scientists … [Read more...] about The Deep Creep Beneath