By Tommy McCardle |Contributing Writer| Funding for 200 students in the TRIO program may see an interruption in service pending a possible partial government shutdown. According to the U.S. De partment of Education's website, TRIO is a federal outreach program providing student services and programs for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. Dalia Hernandez, director of Upward Bound at CSUSB, is awaiting notification from the U.S. Department of Education for two of the three grants to fund the TRIO program. "We are funded on a five-year grant cycle and are currently in our fifth year," Hernandez said. "For two of our grants, funding ends on May 31." Services provided … [Read more...] about Upward Bound Program Faces Possible Service Interruption
Hard work gone in flames: Community responds with selfless donations to help him recover
By Tommy McCardle | Contributing Writer | A fire destroyed the box truck owned by Empire Wrestling Federation (EWF) owner Jesse Hernandez during the early hours of Feb. 11. Hernandez was driving the box truck home from an EWF event that took place in Covina on Friday night when he discovered the fire. "A fire started in the rear of the truck where not only did it burn my [wrestling] ring, but also my PA system, lighting equipment and everything else," said Hernandez. Fortunately for Hernandez, the steel frame for the wrestling ring has been salvaged. However, the wood plates, foam padding, canvas, turnbuckle pads, ropes, and tighteners for the ring have been lost due to the … [Read more...] about Hard work gone in flames: Community responds with selfless donations to help him recover
Beyond the past
By Tommy McCardle |Staff Writer| Many people have a theory that their past experiences and interactions with others takes a part in shaping their personality traits in the future. There is an old saying, “history is bound to repeat itself if one does not learn from it.” Syd Moore, author of “The Drowning Pool,” offers advice to those that question their past’s influence on who they become in the future. “Disregard for the past will never do us any good as without it we cannot know truly who we are,” said Moore. One’s past not only affects themselves, but it is believed to have an adverse effect on others around them. “I am a child of divorce, so that really screwed me up,” said … [Read more...] about Beyond the past
Dank memes influence on communication
By Tommy McCardle |Staff Writer| Dank memes are bringing to life the phrase “a picture is worth a thousand words.” KnowYourMeme.com describes dank memes as online viral media that have exhausted their comedic value to the point of being considered cliché. In recent weeks, memes featuring Vice President Joe Biden and President Barack Obama have become a popular method to share disdain for President-elect Donald Trump. “Memes have been used to relay and convey messages, feeling or ideas,” said political activist at the World Wide Resistance Network, Christopher Sheldon. Memes on social media have increased in popularity which begs the question of how much influence memes have … [Read more...] about Dank memes influence on communication
School of Hard Knocks
By Tommy McCardle |Staff Writer| Performing at WrestleMania is the dream for many professional wrestlers, but everybody needs to build a foundation for their dreams first. For 28 years Jesse Hernandez has been teaching pride, honor, and respect to professional wrestling students in San Bernardino. Hernandez, owner of School of Hard Knocks, began his career in professional wrestling in 1979 while training under The Great Goliath, a multi title winning wrestling champion from 1967 to 1982. After Vince McMahon, owner of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), had taken over control of the wrestling territory in Southern California from Mike Labelle in 1982, Hernandez stayed on as an … [Read more...] about School of Hard Knocks
Myung Ga Tofu & Korean BBQ
By Tommy McCardle |Staff Writer| For the past decade Myung Ga Tofu & Korean BBQ still stands out as a popular lunch destination in the Inland Empire. Owner Kim West personally greets customers upon entering the restaurant. Kim West is the third owner of Myung Ga. She purchased the restaurant in January of this year. “Our popular dishes include the spicy pork, spicy tofu soup and marinated short ribs,” said West. Myung Ga is open daily between the hours 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Lunch specials are offered Monday – Friday between 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Lunch specials are priced between $8-11 while main entrees are priced between $8-16. Unlike most Korean BBQ restaurants, the customers do … [Read more...] about Myung Ga Tofu & Korean BBQ
IE Disabilities Expo
By Tommy McCardle |Staff Writer| The 10th annual Inland Empire Disabilities Expo showcased new and innovative technologies to alleviate challenges the disabled community faces. The expo was on Saturday, Oct. 22, at the National Orange Show in San Bernardino. Many vendors had tables set up with brochures, mini games to win prizes, and some demonstrations of devices. Outside of the main hall were vendors as well, including a small food court and petting zoo with a donkey. One of the main attractions at the expo was the Restorative Therapies 300 Functional Electrical Stimulation (RT300 FES) cycle. “FES is a rehabilitation technique where by electrical current stimulates your … [Read more...] about IE Disabilities Expo
The Career Center
By Tommy McCardle |Staff Writer| Starting a career after graduation could be a scary thought for some, but have no fear. The Career Center can help transform that fear into confidence for students. The Career Center, located in University Hall on the third floor in room 329, offers services such as resume building, job interview training, and personality assessments to match with majors for students fearful of entering the workforce. "What we offer here at the Career Center are mainly things that students can use to find a job," said Victoria Fleming, a student assistant. Cusara Kennedy, a junior majoring in Business Administration/Accounting, noted she remembered hearing about … [Read more...] about The Career Center
Communicating With Spirit
By Tommy McCardle |Staff Writer| We've all heard the term school spirit before, yet Thursday, Oct. 13 there was a new type of spirit on campus. Jamie Butler, a well-known medium, presented "Communicating with Spirit" to CSUSB with the goal to inform students about channeling spirits. Communicating with Spirit was sponsored by and took place in the SMSU Cross Cultural Center, Communicating Spiritually & Interculturally Club, and Associated Students Incorporated. "Both I, and the newly chartered student club, Communicating Spiritually and Interculturally (CSI) had discussed inviting Jamie Butler to CSUSB for a campus event," said faculty member Mary Fong. Earlier this year … [Read more...] about Communicating With Spirit
Professor Spotlight: Sid Robinson
By Tommy McCardle |Staff Writer| When Sid Robinson isn’t enjoying a round of fantasy football or at a Dodgers game, he is teaching at CSUSB. Robinson is also busy on the campaign trail running for City Council in the city of Upland, California. Robinson is a new professor on campus this fall quarter, however he isn't a new face to the educational institution. He was the associated vice president of Public Affairs for the school from 2002-2014. "My pledge is to bring an open-minded, rational and collegiate approach to our City Council for the overall good of Upland," according to Robinson's campaign website, Sid4Upland.com. Some of Robinson’s proudest memories with CSUSB have … [Read more...] about Professor Spotlight: Sid Robinson
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