Twenty 2 Salute is a Hard Rock band from the Inland Empire who started off as "The League" but later changed it to be more unique. The lead singer and guitarist Michael Schoon, bass player Mark Schoon, and drummer Raul Padilla known as J, performed at the Down N' Dirty Festival on the weekend of January 18th at the Adelanto Stadium in California. The two brothers have been surrounded by music their whole lives so it was given that one day this would be something they do together. "Our father was in a band growing up, he was in a rock band and he was a singer so it became our normal life to be in a band and we love music," said Mike Schoon. There were about 1,000 music … [Read more...] about Twenty 2 Salute Hits Down N’ Dirty
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Student African American Brotherhood: Upcoming event, sense of unity and self-discovery
Every Wednesday members of Student African American Brotherhood (SAAB) circle around Pan African Student Success Center room to discuss upcoming events and the importance of brotherhood. On February 18th at 6 p.m.-9 p.m. in the SMSU theater, the student African American brotherhood organization will be a having jazz night event that is themed around the Harlem Renaissance. The SAAB organization advocates brotherhood, academic achievement, and community service at the CSUSB campus, this organization embraces young men of color no matter their background and their biggest mission is to come together and form a forever bond in the name of unity and brotherhood. “We want individuals … [Read more...] about Student African American Brotherhood: Upcoming event, sense of unity and self-discovery
Visiting Local Entertainment in and around the Inland Empire
The Coyote Chronicle made a set of what students could do for fun locally on a day off. “My friends and I don’t like to spend a whole lot of money, so usually if there's a deal we’ll go out. Mondays they have discounts over at BJs, like half off pizza, so we typically go there,” Anthony Langston, a biology major and fifth-year student at CSUSB. CSUSB students are very busy with managing school and work, that can take up the whole day, aside from other things such as babysitting or doctor appointments. “My typical day is either I’ll go to school all day or work. I have a lot of doctor appointments for my baby due in December. I also have to attend Navy drill here and there,” said … [Read more...] about Visiting Local Entertainment in and around the Inland Empire
Transportation Changes and Growth In The Inland Empire
Inland Empire is becoming a transport hub with the recent efforts by local corporations such as Omnitrans, San Bernardino International Airport, and Ontario International Airport. The San Bernardino Transit Center opened its doors on September 8, 2015. Serving the communities of San Bernardino, Redlands, and Victor Valley. Operated by Omnitrans the center is a first step for establishing in the Inland Empire as a hub for transportation. According to the 2017 community indicators report published by the county of San Bernardino Board of Supervisors. Victor Valley Transit boardings per capita increased to 5.9 in 2015 compared to 5.2 in 2014. Which reflects how transportation in the … [Read more...] about Transportation Changes and Growth In The Inland Empire
Multimedia Story: Redlands Passenger Rail Project
San Bernardino County's public transportation is growing. Furthermore, San Bernardino County Transit Authority (SBCTA) is extending rail service east towards Redlands. … [Read more...] about Multimedia Story: Redlands Passenger Rail Project
Pulitzer Prize winning photojournalist takes the stage at CSUSB
On Oct. 9, award-winning photojournalists Nick Ut and Raul Roa shared their stories with California State University San Bernardino (CSUSB) faculty and students, in a conversational format on stage at the SMSU Theater. Nick Ut’s 1972 Pulitzer Prize winning photograph the “Terror of War,” (commonly referred to as the Napalm Girl) was a central focus of Ut’s talk which highlighted his 51 years as an Associated Press (AP) photographer. Ut, a Vietnam native, began his photojournalism career in 1965, just weeks after his beloved brother, Huynh Thanh My, also an AP photographer, was killed during combat photography. Ut’s photos capture the agony and horror of war, but none more poignantly … [Read more...] about Pulitzer Prize winning photojournalist takes the stage at CSUSB
For some veterans, respect given on Veterans Day is ‘50 years too late’
Veterans Day approaches and cities throughout the Inland Empire begin to prepare for the ceremonies. Yet, for some, the respect shown to veterans during the celebrations cannot heal the wounds inflicted on them by their own countrymen upon their arrival home. Every year for Veterans Day and Memorial Day weekends, volunteers show up and hand out the ‘Buddy Poppy,’ across the country at grocery stores, department stores, and other local markets. In return, some give small donations to support veteran causes. These people are the members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. This tradition goes back to just after World War 1. ‘Buddy Poppies’ are the adopted memorial flower for the VFW. They … [Read more...] about For some veterans, respect given on Veterans Day is ‘50 years too late’
California fires leave local stations understaffed
The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA), are making critical moves to solve the problem of uncontrollable wildfires that have set a record death rate for firefighters this year in Southern California. Multimedia Story Here … [Read more...] about California fires leave local stations understaffed