By Hairuo Yi |Staff Writer| Japan Day, a school event drawing students’ attention to Japanese culture and the internationalization of campus, was held Nov. 18. There were four activities held during Japan Day, which were a Japanese Taiko drum performance, Japanese culture booths, Japanese tea time and a Kabuki lecture and demonstration. The lecturer of the Department of World Languages and Literature Makiko Amaya, said they invited a professional Taiko performer from Los Angeles and had over 100 people attend. Japanese culture booths and a segment called “tea time,” was available during the event. “Teatime would serve Japanese Tea, in the … [Read more...] about A day in Japan, Drawing students’ attention to Japanese culture
Technology downgrading
By Hairuo Yi |Staff Writer| In the wake of the Samsung phone accident explosion, more and more people are starting to be aware of safety issues with new technology. Several students who are familiar with Samsung phones say that the Samsung Note 7 exploding was not so unexpected. “I wasn’t surprised at all, my phone get’s really hot,” said Samsung user Ashlee Burton. This accident is becoming a serious problem for Samsung, and not just a insignificant mistake of technology. “Everybody can make mistakes, but these are really big ones,” said Computer Science professor, Ernesto Gomez. Computer Science professor, Haiyan Qiao, also thinks the Note 7 accidents are attracting … [Read more...] about Technology downgrading
The Family Taco Shop
By Hairuo Yi |Staff Writer| Juanito’s Tacos, located in Highland, is a family owned restaurant which has been attracting people’s attention with its special flavors of their homemade sauces. Kimberlyn Cruz, restaurant server, talks about her family-owned restaurant, where all the food is cooked by her mother with a homemade style. “First it started with my family and I, then we later grew causing us to get a little bit more help with family members outside the inner group,” said Kimberlyn. The restaurant had been open for seven years, but before that they used to sell street tacos from their home. “A year before we opened, we used to sell tacos from our house, street tacos. … [Read more...] about The Family Taco Shop
Pre-Graduation Party
By Hairuo Yi |Staff Writer| The Pre-Graduation party offered graduation details and post-graduation advise. Senior students on campus received plenty of useful information regarding graduation at the pre-graduation party, which was held at 9 a.m. to 4 p.m, Nov. 1. This event was targeting seniors, but also hosted students from earlier stages of undergraduate careers. “We set up for all students. We had an advising table to help them, introduce advising for the next couple of quarters or to see their holds or to direct them to who their adviser is,” said Director of Advising and Academic Services Eduardo Mendoza. Many students express their fears on graduating due to the … [Read more...] about Pre-Graduation Party
Staffords Orchards
By Hairuo Yi |Staff Writer| The reasonably priced local market, Staffords Orchards, offers a friendly atmosphere and fresh produce from local farmers. The owner, Charlie Debra Zimmerman, goes to the LA market at 2 a.m., twice a week, to get the produce in the market. “That is usually the avocado, pumpkins that type of things, but the rest majority comes from the LA market,” said, Lisa Crowder, the manager of Staffords Orchards Staffords Orchards is located on the way to the mountains, many customers can go pick up produce on their way home. “There are a lot of customers every day and the weekends are obviously busier than the weekdays,” said Tyrel Castro, a staffords Orchards … [Read more...] about Staffords Orchards
Vegan Fresh Restaurant review
By Hairuo Yi |Staff Writer| A local restaurant for our fellow health connoisseur’s is finally here. Vegan Fresh, a restaurant that helps locals change their life style with more viable health choices for all consumers of food. Located at 24950 Redlands Blvd, Space K, Loma Linda, CA 92354, the restaurant hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, 11.a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday’s, then it is closed on Saturday. “This restaurant is not only for people who are vegan or vegetarian,” said Jericko Gonzalez, a Vegan Fresh employee. “I think it is also to let people come out of their comfort zone and try some new foods.” Virginia McAuley, the owner, thinks it is important for people to … [Read more...] about Vegan Fresh Restaurant review
Chingona Fire brings self empowerment through poetry
By Hairuo Yi |Staff Writer| Chingona Fire, a group of poets plans to hold an event of spoken word poetry and self-empowerment Thursday, Nov. 3, from 6 - 8 p.m. at the SMSU room 107. Felicia De La Isla, a staff member of the Women’s Resource Center said, “Chingona Fire will bring their “perspective of Latino women.” The main purpose of this event is to remove the stereotype of Latino women and bring confidence to the community. “There are lots of people not familiar with Latino culture are mixing everything,” said De La Isla. She thinks attending this event can help Latino women define themselves. “To attend this event is a perfect way to celebrate Latino communities,” said … [Read more...] about Chingona Fire brings self empowerment through poetry
Student Perspectives on the Presidential Election
By Hairuo Yi |Staff Writer| With election day right around the corner, CSUSB students are discussing propositions and our potential president. Students have their opinions about Propositions (Prop.) 64 and 63, which discusses marijuana legalization and gun control. Some students agree with Prop. 64 which legalizes marijuana; they think marijuana is similar to alcohol or tobacco. “Marijuana being legal is not a bad thing at all,” said biochemistry student, Brandan Garcia. Students think Prop.63, which would require anyone who wishes to purchase ammunition to first acquire a permit, is unnecessary. Students also have comments about Prop. 56, which increases the tax on … [Read more...] about Student Perspectives on the Presidential Election