By Emily Erwin |Contributing Writer| This news article is dedicated to anyone who has pursued a flame for too long. For all the stalkers, creepers, and dutiful white knights. This will never happen to you. After 5 years of being stalked and a violated restraining order, area woman Chelsea Ramirez has realized her ex-boyfriend Bradley Womack is the love of her life. The two began dating in 2012, but broke up after a little less than a year. "I knew I had to win her back," said Womack, "so I created multiple Instagram, Snapchat, and Facebook accounts and began direct messaging her on all of them every day, creating new accounts every time she blocked me." In addition, Womack … [Read more...] about Woman Reconciles with Her Ex
A view from our newsroom
By Coyote Chronicle |Editorial Staff| We live in an information age where accessibility is instantaneous and the credibility of reporting is in severe danger. As a younger generation, we are learning how to uphold the venerable institution of journalism with the utmost regard. We believe in fostering discussion on the diversity of opinion and we encourage our readers to continue using opinion pieces as their catalyst. As the independent student voice of CSUSB, the opinions expressed in the Coyote Chronicle are those of the student writers and do not reflect the views of the entire editorial team, university, its faculty, or any other person or institution unless expressly … [Read more...] about A view from our newsroom
Digital storytelling in contemporary journalism
By Loydie Burmah |Executive Editor| Megan Garvey, Deputy Managing Editor of the Los Angeles Times, discussed creative storytelling through digital media at CSUSB on April 6. Garvey began by contextualizing the evolution of journalism from earlier to current contemporary eras of reporting, and how readers have altered their methods of accessing and consuming information. "I think that how we need to reach our readers has really changed. So, if you think about how people get information, it's not just reading words," said Garvey. Digital media has significantly altered traditional journalism practices, challenging journalists to refine their reporter repertoire and pursue … [Read more...] about Digital storytelling in contemporary journalism
Letter to the Editor: CAIR response to OPINION: Debunking ‘Who Are the Refugees?’
Dear Editor, A recent commentary written by Arturo Brooks lacked the most basic standards of integrity, fairness, or journalistic professionalism or ethics. The clearly bias-driven commentary included multiple slanted characterizations of both the content and intent of panelist contributions of the “Who Are the Refugees?” forum held at CSUSB on Feb. 21. His article contains blatant misrepresentations of the lectures and many alternative facts that can easily be exposed. Since I was one of the invited panelists, I will comment on a few of his misrepresentations. Brooks started his commentary by excusing Islamophobia because, in his words, people have “legitimate concerns of illegal … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: CAIR response to OPINION: Debunking ‘Who Are the Refugees?’
Shooting at North Park Elementary in San Bernardino
By Loydie Burmah |Executive Editor| Three people are dead, and one child is currently in recovery due to a murder-suicide that occurred at North Park Elementary School in San Bernardino on the morning of Apr 10. CSUSB alumna Karen Elaine Smith, 53, of Riverside and student Jonathan Martinez, 8 were shot when Smith’s estranged husband, Cedric Charles Anderson, 53 entered her classroom. Smith graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies, wrote CSUSB President Dr. Tomàs Morales in a statement addressed: “Special Message to the CSUSB Community” sent to colleagues and students on April 11. “I ask everyone to keep Karen’s family and friends in your thoughts and prayers over … [Read more...] about Shooting at North Park Elementary in San Bernardino
Bullet proof stories & force for good, L.A. Times editor-in-chief Davan Maharaj discusses journalism
By Loydie Burmah |Staff Writer| Editor-in-chief and publisher of the Los Angeles Times, Davan Maharaj, led a discussion on the importance of accuracy and fairness in journalism, utilizing storytelling to enact positive change, and accessing veritable information at CSUSB on Feb. 9. “We want to help in the development of young storytellers like you,” said Maharaj. He also mentioned that the L.A. Times intends on maintaining a relationship with CSUSB to share resources and services with not only student journalists but the San Bernardino community as well. “We also want to make sure that we just don’t write about the community, we make an investment in the community,” continued … [Read more...] about Bullet proof stories & force for good, L.A. Times editor-in-chief Davan Maharaj discusses journalism
We are all trumped: Community members discuss their outrage and fear regarding the Trump presidency
By Jasmin Novoa |Contributing Writer| For the interviewees privacy and protection, last names were withheld. The results of the election have angered different communities, one being the Latino community. Undocumented Latinos fear many of the proposed actions promised by President Donald Trump. People are now speaking about the new devastating era that will affect their lives. Some people are devastated because Trump has promised and rallied for mass deportation, removal of Obamacare (Affordable Care act) and the construction of a wall to secure the US–Mexico border. Some do not understand the dangerous effects Trump has on Latinos; he intends to separate families as … [Read more...] about We are all trumped: Community members discuss their outrage and fear regarding the Trump presidency
Pfau library resources and services
By Loydie Burmah |Executive Editor| Aside from being considered an incredibly large dormitory for books by some, CSUSB’s John M. Pfau Library (Pfau) offers a plethora of free resources, programs and services for attendants. Pfau features innovative technology and services such as computer labs, a multimedia center, research assistance, research database, equipment rental services, study rooms, and plenty more. Libraries are insightful pinnacles into communities; they serve as a reflection of a community’s history, culture and values. “I think its [library] a necessity,” said Library Multimedia Center (LMMC) student assistant Jonathan Moreno. Moreno further described that … [Read more...] about Pfau library resources and services
Lacking in listening
By Loydie Burmah |Contributing Writer| The very act of listening has become highly underrated. It has become easier to ignore someone than to engage in well-mannered dialogue where ideas, experiences and perspectives can be respectfully exchanged. It appears to me that most people are eager to speak, wanting to hear their own voice, than care about the content of their speech or whether or not the other person involved is breathing. Furthermore, listening to speech that one does not agree with makes it easier to derail conversations. Conversations become more about how one is offended and less about engaging in a thoughtful discussion where both parties are allotted … [Read more...] about Lacking in listening
Andy Quintana, Dominick Dicus and Inno Sita
By Loydie Burmah |Staff Writer| Grads Andy Quintana, Mass Communications major Quintana is a mass media studies major interested in the television and video production field. Quintana is the first in his family to receive a bachelor’s degree. His younger brother Robert is graduating from Moreno Valley College this June as well. “Me and my younger Robert will be graduating in the same year. It’s very special to us [my family], because it’s probably never going to happen again,” said Quintana. “I want to say it’s been surreal, mostly because I remember coming here, [and] I didn't know anybody. And then I started to open myself up to people here and they've been so … [Read more...] about Andy Quintana, Dominick Dicus and Inno Sita