On March 9, 2020, the campus community held a reception in the Center for Global Innovation's lobby in celebration of International Women's Day. CSUSB’s Center for International Studies and Programs and The Santos Manuel Student Union Women’s Resource Center co-hosted a celebration of International Women’s Day 2020 with a gallery exhibit on campus. Dr. Tatiana Karmonova spoke in front of attendees at the start of the reception and touches on the gender wage gap as well as maternity leave. "I hope this small event inspires you to take action and to advocate for equal rights of women," stated Dean Karmonova. Nautica Harden, a sophomore and international business … [Read more...] about International Women’s Day gallery exhibit strikes conversations of gender equality on campus
Students begin conversations to progress Black Love on campus
“When I hear black love, not only do I think of a Black man and a Black woman, but I also think of Black homes and Black friendships,” explained Anaya Lawrence. Black students at CSUSB are having discussions about love within the community. Topics ranging from unmarried childbearing, to absent fathers, and cheating were present. “I don’t have any restrictions. If they want to talk about it, I am bringing it to the table.” Onyeka "O" Ubatuegwu explains his excitement for approaching topics regarding black love. Ubatuegwu is part of the Black Student Union board and got his first event on campus on February 13, 2020 in the San Manuel Student Union (SMSU). In regard to why … [Read more...] about Students begin conversations to progress Black Love on campus
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