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The Malibu Wine Safari in Malibu, California is a family owned business where people can enjoy the Saddlerock ranch and Malibu vineyard. Ron Semler is the owner and founder of the Malibu Wine Safari. The land was originally purchased in the 1970s after wildfires hit the city. Semler first grew avocado trees until he decided to start growing grapes. The winery started up in the 1980s. Most animals are rescued and brought to the ranch as well as animals that have been featured in movies, including a horse that was in the production of Lord of the Rings. The open topped tour bus leads visitors through the 1,000 acres of the ranch with several stops along the way where people can … [Read more...] about Malibu Wine Safari: Wine meets Animals

There are many passionate professors on our campus, but Thomas McGovern separates himself from the field with his love for teaching, his photographic skills, and his appreciation for art, in any form. Thomas is originally from New York, where he found his love for artistic photography. In 1986, Thomas learned of some former friends who had passed away from AIDS, which at the time was a huge epidemic. “There was a lot of stigma about having AIDS,” said McGovern. “Many doctors wouldn’t even treat you, it was really a crazy time.” In response to this Thomas, started a 10-year project to raise awareness on the disease. In his decade long project, Thomas became known as a an insider for … [Read more...] about More than Just Pictures: Thomas McGovern

Samhain, pronounced SOW-in, is the Pagan holiday beginning the evening of Oct. 31, extending to Nov. 1. This late fall festival marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter, the darker half of the year. There are too many sects of Paganism to define, but most practice with an eclectic approach. This means that the person draws from different practices of paganism from around the world to make a personalized practice that fits the individual's needs. Some Neopagans, modern Paganists, celebrate Samhain as the Celtic New Year and a day to honor and communicate with passed loved ones. The wheel of Pagan holidays follows a story of the God and Goddess throughout the … [Read more...] about Samhain for the Modern Pagan

October has become National Cyber Security Awareness Month due to both how intertwined the internet has become within our daily lives, as well as how unaware many people are about the importance of cybersecurity. In 2009, the United States government saw that more people needed to be aware of cybersecurity, which led to the Department of Homeland Security creating an awareness campaign called “Stop.Think.Connect.” The goal of the campaign is to reach as many unaware people as possible and help them understand the importance of cybersecurity and how to protect themselves from digital threats. The campaign is organized through partnerships at the federal, state, and local … [Read more...] about Cyber Security Awareness Month

Coffee roasters now work alongside farmers to create a great product from the plant to the cup. Coffee seeds are not actually beans like most of society thinks they are. The seed is actually the pit of a cherry on a coffee plant. When a cherry becomes a bright, deep red color, it is picked. Once the coffee seed has been picked, the processing must begin as quickly as possible, to prevent the fruit from spoiling. Famers processing the seed out of the cherry do it two ways: either a dry method, which is the oldest way, or the wet method. With the dry method, the freshly picked cherries are simply spread out on huge surfaces to dry in the sun. To prevent the cherries from … [Read more...] about Coffee Roasters and Augie’s Coffee House

CSUSB students, alumni, and faculty discuss the advantages and disadvantages of either acquiring student loans or getting a job to pay for a college education. For the majority of students, acquiring a degree is expensive. Many wonder if a student loan is worth the debt or if they are better off getting a job while going to school. "I work every day after class at Target to pay for my tuition upfront," said CSUSB sophomore Julius Hernandez. "Sometimes I wish I could have more time to participate around the school campus instead of rushing straight to work." Student loans help provide financial freedom during those hectic college years. Not having to worry about work allows … [Read more...] about Student Loans Vs Employment