Human trafficking is an ongoing issue that has become a more recent topic of discussion in the Inland Empire. While it is viewed as an abduction, however, predators are evolving and moving past white van abduction plans, in addition to following new trends. Sextortion is one of the newest trends used by predators. “Sextortion starts innocently around sexting or sending a photo,” Dr. Taylor, a human trafficking expert, defines and explains the concept. “It happens when I send a photo and someone says, ‘Now you need to do something for me in order for me to not exploit you’. It’s centered around shame and manipulation.” The full interview with Dr. Taylor is available … [Read more...] about Sextortion addressed in symposium on human trafficking
The forbidden zone
There has been countless accounts regarding the friend-zone; hurt and angry individuals cursing it, but it does not exist to begin with. By Stanisha Parker |Staff Writer| The friend-zone, a self-entitled concept, may have caused multiple incidents of people but heartbreak, but its existence is questionable. CSUSB students expressed their thoughts and beleiftswhether they believe the notorious "friend-zone" is true, or just another urban legend. Fellow Coyote, Chris Toppler* (pseudonym) shared his stance regarding the friend-zone. "It's not real. Either she likes you or she don't—and vice versa—it becomes problematic when the person that likes the other gets persistent and makes … [Read more...] about The forbidden zone
Open Relationships
By Stanisha Parker |Staff Writer| How would you respond if your significant other wanted to be in an open relationship—would you continue or walk away? In order to answer this question, one has to know what an open relationship is. Open relationships are defined as "a committed relationship between two individuals who want to share a life together, but agree to a non-monogamous lifestyle," according to Open Relationships, a website featuring detailed information about polyamory. The concept is that both partners are allowed to date and have romantic or physical involvements with other people if desired. An interviewee, who will remain under the pseudonym "Joe Jack" for … [Read more...] about Open Relationships
Big band brings jazz
By Stanisha Parker |Staff Writer| Little Mountain Big Band rippled the air with funk and Chicago tunes during their free concert this past Saturday at the Big Wong Auditorium Feldheym Central Library in San Bernardino. Dr. Robert Winokur, band director, explained in detail about the types of genre the band covers and how their style sets them apart from other musical groups. Their covers range from jazz composer and bassist Charles Mingus to singer and multi-instrumentalist Stevie Wonder and play some original music. "We've concentrated on music that's not typical of a big band [...] No one has that particular arrangement we do," explained Winokur. Winokur added that he was … [Read more...] about Big band brings jazz