By Mayibel Ruiz California's air quality is ranked the lowest in the country because of the lack of policies protecting its residents from air pollutants, exposing residents to detrimental health risks. The air pollution in cities such as Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino is consistently ranked the lowest in the country because of warehouses and frequent trucking traffic. A reason air pollution is a problem in these cities is the lack of local government support for these cities' residents. The city's local government officials do not take sufficient action to create restrictions on warehouses in the area that can improve air quality over time. When comparing states, … [Read more...] about Looking at California’s low air quality from a health and advocacy perspective
How one CSUSB student turned her internship into a full-time position
By Mayibel Ruiz Feeling overworked and undervalued at a private company, public administration student Zuyva Ruiz saw an internship opportunity and decided to apply. Weeks later, she started her internship during the spring 2021 semester, and by the summer, she was hired for a permanent position. Here is how Ruiz transitioned from an intern to a full-time employee. Ruiz is a first-generation full-time public administration student at CSUSB. While at a private company, she worked her way up from bagging groceries to working in the finance department at the corporate headquarters. One day, a coordinator sent out a mass email to Jack H Brown College students about a paid internship … [Read more...] about How one CSUSB student turned her internship into a full-time position
Astrology chat event discusses self-reflection and pseudoscience
By Mayibel Ruiz The CSUSB Women's Resource Center held an Astrology Chat zoom event with other fellow CSUSB students to explore self-identity, wellness, and community topics. Astrology is a pseudoscience, meaning there is no scientific proof to support astrological claims. Instead, astrology uses the alignment of the stars and planets to explain horoscopes, zodiac signs, and more complex topics within astrology. It's safe to state that astrology is up to interpretation according to your own beliefs and perception. Some see astrology as intuitive, while others see it as a phenomenon. At the astrology chat event, Katelynn Spoerhase, the event host, introduced the basic terms … [Read more...] about Astrology chat event discusses self-reflection and pseudoscience