Cody Hall, All-CCAA golf player, represents CSUSB at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) South Central/ West Regionals in Amarillo, Texas. This year 118 individuals from 28 universities competed in the NCAA South Central/West Regional. In the first round Hall struggled due to the gusty winds in Amarillo on a 77. In the second round, he had an Eagle shot on the par-5 on the 508-yard hole finishing with a six over 77. “The winds out in Amarillo were gnarly this week," Hall said. "I struggled the first two rounds getting adjusted." The third round was best for Hall, as he hit a 69-par. He jumped 40 spots from 87th place, finishing at 47th. “I brought it … [Read more...] about Cody Hall competes in regionals
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Get a head start on finals
Finals week is approaching and so is the end of the 2018 Winter Quarter. Preparing and studying before finals is essential for a better academic grade. The final exam can change a class grade for better or for worse. It all depends on the dedicated time put into studying and preparing for finals week. Here are some tips to help prepare students to receive a good passing grade. Organization It’s important to make sure to know the time and day each class will have its final. It’s essential to know just in case two classes fall on the same day and time. Write it on a calendar and be organized. Being organized before the week of finals is beneficial. It decreases stress and helps … [Read more...] about Get a head start on finals
First southern California Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel, a popular restaurant on the East Coast, has arrived for the first time in Southern California and has been open for two weeks serving homestyle country food in Victorville. The franchise has been busy ever since its grand opening. Many wait an hour or more to be seated and others shop in the Old Country Store while waiting to be called. To save some time and beat the line, reserving online is beneficial. The store is filled with country clothing, candy, home decorations and other amenities. Many filled their shopping baskets with popular soda pops and candy. Children headed to the toy section, where there were many toys to choose from. The restaurant is filled … [Read more...] about First southern California Cracker Barrel
Women’s Leadership Conference
CSUSB hosted the first ever Women’s Leadership Conference open to students, faculty and staff at the SMSU Event Center on Feb. 2. The conference focused on empowering women to lead by example and to not let stereotypes diminish their success. Guest speakers Marianne Cooper and activist/author Diane Guerrero were part of the full day event with workshop sessions. “It’s exciting to see a conference that’s about empowerment,” said CSUSB President Tomas D. Morales. About 50 percent of employees on campus are women making a great contribution to the campus. “They bring to the table extraordinary skill sets,” said Morales, during his opening remarks. Marianne Cooper, who earned … [Read more...] about Women’s Leadership Conference
Insight to the life of an Active Duty Marine
Civilians may seem to know or grasp an idea of an active duty military personnel's life, but many do not know the depth of it. It's a different process from deciding on enlisting to the process of enlisting, then it's time to leave home for Boot Camp. Determining a specific job as well as a duty station for the current time given also comes with the territory. Being active duty in the military is unpredictable because there are a lot of circumstances that are encountered on a daily basis. Michael Buchheit, 22, is an active duty Marine from Missouri, currently on his third year. Buchheit began in San Diego for Boot Camp, went to Twentynine Palms for his MOS, which is a nine-digit … [Read more...] about Insight to the life of an Active Duty Marine
Adelanto Mayor Pro Tem with Two Federal Charges
Adelanto Mayor Pro Tem, Jermaine Wright, will be arraigned Dec. 6 in Riverside for two federal charges of bribery and arson. It is suspected that an FBI agent offered Wright ten thousand dollars in bribery by using his political position to help with a commercial marijuana transportation business. On June 15, the FBI agent appeared at Wright’s business, Fat Boyz Grill Restaurant, to offer him the bribe. Wright pocketed the money, supposedly for his “non-profit." Wright then came up with a plot to burn down his restaurant, in order to receive 300,000 dollars from his insurance. He expressed his plot to an FBI informant. An undercover agent, disguised as the electrician of the … [Read more...] about Adelanto Mayor Pro Tem with Two Federal Charges
NFL Protests
It all began with former San Francisco 49ers quarterback, Colin Kaepernick, who sat down during the National Anthem to protest oppression during the 2016 NFL season. Then it transitioned to kneeling during the National Anthem, to make a statement towards people of color being oppressed, as well as honoring and respecting those who served in the armed forces. Many other NFL players have followed Kaepernick to bring more awareness on this issue in America. President Trump doesn’t agree with the protests, stating, “Wouldn’t you love to see one of these NFL owners, when somebody disrespects our flag, to say, ‘Get that son of a b***h off the field right now, out, he’s fired!’ You know, … [Read more...] about NFL Protests
Fantasy Football 2017
With the playoffs quickly approaching for the NFL, Fantasy Football players are anticipating their playoffs as well. Fantasy football takes an interesting approach to sports as fans create their teams and manage them as the weekly games proceed. At the start of the NFL regular season, Fantasy Football players create their own teams made up of the players from all 32 NFL teams. To get a general idea of what happens in Fantasy Football, Jay Nieto, a player, explains: "There are eight teams, divided into two divisions. The four best records from the league will advance to the playoffs (weeks 14-17)." The players choose their team names and then draft with the other members of … [Read more...] about Fantasy Football 2017
Midway into the NFL Season
NFL teams are midway into the season, which also means that playoff season is nearby. Last season the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots made it to Super Bowl LI. In the second quarter of the game, the Falcons scored three touchdowns, making the score 21-3. The Patriots went on to score 19 points in the fourth quarter, tying the Falcons at 28, and pushing the game to overtime. The Patriots scored a touchdown and six points were added to the scoreboard for a final score of 34-28 in favor of New England, making them the Super Bowl Champions. The 2017 NFL regular season is at the halfway point, and the Patriots are in the lead in the American Football Conference (AFC) … [Read more...] about Midway into the NFL Season
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