Last Wednesday a brush fire broke out on the southbound side of the interstate 15 freeway causing both sides of Cajon Pass to be completely closed down for the majority of the afternoon. The fire broke out sometime around 11:00 a.m. and quickly burned through about 50 acres between the freeway and Cajon Blvd. In the wake of the heavy fire season that California has already experienced, this brush fire was not taken lightly. Fire teams responded quickly and forcefully. "I saw the smoke and thought maybe a car caught on fire or something since it wasn't too big," CSUSB alumni Gloria Roberts said. "Then right above my car a giant plane shot out and dropped a wave of red stuff! That's … [Read more...] about Freeway fire impacts commuter students
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What’s going on with DACA?
Inside the resource center, there is room to work and people to help.The Undocumented Student Success Center (USSC), located in the Santos Manuel Student Union, is open to any questions relating to the status of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA), scholarships available to undocumented students and events held on campus. Created by President Obama in 2012, DACA grants temporary legal status to those who meet a list of qualifications. According to a FactCheck.org article by Lori Robertson, there are approximately 689,800 active DACA recipients in the U.S. Since the start of President Donald Trump's first term, the status of DACA has become a complicated topic. On … [Read more...] about What’s going on with DACA?
Discord at the Faculty Senate meeting
Issues discussed on May 8 at the Faculty Senate meeting have been circulating for the past couple weeks. … [Read more...] about Discord at the Faculty Senate meeting
ASI Announces 2018 General Election Results
On May 4, CSUSB Associated Students Incorporated (ASI) announced the winning candidates for this year's campus-wide general election in the SMSU Bay. Students were sent emails reminding them that polls opened on May 2 and closed the following night on May 3 and providing them a link to the official ballot. The winners of the 2018 general election are as follows: Kristy Robles for Vice President of Finance, Doris Egbo and Mark Sanchez for Student at Large, Yera Yesuto-Diara Nanan for College of Arts & Letters, Tanya Esquivel for College of Social & Behavioral Sciences, Daniel Jimenez for Jack H. Brown College of Business & Public Administration, Loma Pashtunyar for College … [Read more...] about ASI Announces 2018 General Election Results
2018 ITS Tech Talk
The 2018 ITS Tech Talk brought together faculty and staff from various colleges on April 17 to encourage the implementation of technology into education and provide resources to use in the classroom. The event coordinators included Faculty Director Mihaela Popescu, Instructional Designer Tracy Medrano, and Academic Multimedia Developer James Trotter, who strive to inspire educators with the use of technology and improve the educational resources students are provided here at CSUSB. "This event is important because students will be expected to know how to use technology in their careers, and if they aren't given the opportunity to use them during their education, they may have a more … [Read more...] about 2018 ITS Tech Talk
CSUSB students provide disaster relief in Puerto Rico
After the Hurricane Maria disaster, Puerto Rico had been in need of disaster relief. With the help of the on-campus organization Cru, a number of CSUSB students spent their spring break helping with disaster relief. The Christian-based organization facilitated the opportunity for students to be part of their action for disaster relief. Students engaged in communities by providing food and hygiene and helped in restoring roofs that were lost due to the hurricane. While being one of the worst natural disasters in the area, Hurricane Maria also created the largest blackout in the world. Even though 96 percent of the population has electricity, up to 200,000 … [Read more...] about CSUSB students provide disaster relief in Puerto Rico
CSUSB observes Sexual Assault Awareness Month
This month, the CSUSB Title IX and Gender Equity is presenting a series of events to promote Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Whether it is wearing the official SAAM color teal, or sporting the symbolic ribbons, coyotes can show support through the activities planned for April. The occasion began Apr. 2-5 when CSUSB VOICE peers displayed a resource table near the west entrance of the Santos Manuel Student Union. SAAM ribbons were passed out to students, and representatives of Title IX and Gender Equity were there to discuss the meaning of consent. During the same time, an Instagram campaign called #TEALMEYOURSTORY was launched so supporters could upload pictures of themselves … [Read more...] about CSUSB observes Sexual Assault Awareness Month
ASI launches digital campaign to combat tuition increase
California State University System's proposed tuition increase is scheduled to take place in the 2018-2019 academic year, and with that date drawing near, the CSUSB Associated Students Incorporated (ASI) has launched "Scan Me Before It Costs You" to help students fight the hike. This digital campaign involves the placement of various signs on campus that say "Scan Me Before It Costs You" with a QR code. Once the code is scanned using an iOS device camera or application, it will direct users to the ASI website stoptheincrease.org where they can learn more about the increase and how to take action against it. The QR codes can be found on lawn signs, posters, and handouts that ASI has … [Read more...] about ASI launches digital campaign to combat tuition increase
CSU Rally at the Captiol
On April 4, the California Faculty Association organized a rally at Gov. Jerry Brown's mansion in Sacramento with a primary goal of increasing financial support for the CSU system. "Faculty, students and everyone who cares about public higher education really needs to be concerned about what's happening to the California State University which we call the people's university," said CFA President Jennifer Eagan. Those behind the rally feel that the state funding for the CSU system is inadequate and they are not being invested in properly. The CSU schools were created to allow all students that could meet the requirements an opportunity to get a higher education. With over 30,000 … [Read more...] about CSU Rally at the Captiol
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor: Last month’s article, “Cadiz Controversy, Is the environment at risk?” left out critical information about the Cadiz Water Project and allowed untrue claims by project opponents to go unchecked. As a result, the story established a false choice for your readers between the Project’s “water and jobs” on one side and desert environmental protection on the other. It is true the Cadiz Water Project will provide new water for up to 400,000 people and generate 6,000 jobs, including jobs for local unions and veterans. But, the Project is not simply water and jobs; its most paramount goal is to be environmentally benign and the record reflects that commitment. Here are some … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor
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