For most students, the height of studying for finals week is upon us and winter break is an after-thought as final papers pile up and all group presentations or projects are scheduled to be presented in the same week. It's hard to relax or see an end in sight despite the fact that that end is just around the corner. Winter break will be here before you know it and after shouldering the go, go, go mentality of the end of the fall quarter it might be a little harder than you think to catch the break you deserve. These are some ways that you can end up making the most of the break and mentally prepare yourself for the winter 2020 quarter. Now that your last final has been turned in … [Read more...] about Making the most out of your winter break
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Counsel for incoming Coyotes
By Sarah Johnson |Staff Writer| Attending a new campus, whether you're a freshman or transfer student, can be confusing and stressful. Here are some tips and advice to help you get acquainted with CSUSB. Most, if not all of us have a financial budget that needs to be considered. Eating at WOW or buying a Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino everyday can be an easy habit to form. Starbucks can be a great reward after a final, but can be very costly as a daily routine. You can avoid this bad habit--or addiction to some--by packing a lunch with snacks to eat between classes. We have all struggled with arriving to school on time at CSUSB. Being stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic on … [Read more...] about Counsel for incoming Coyotes
Advice to the undergrads
By Donte Medder |Staff Writer| As the quarter comes to a close and graduation draws closer, some upperclassmen shared some advice for undergraduates. "Stay focused, have fun, but at the end of the day, you have to make the big decisions that will set you up for the future," said Jordan Burris Senior. "Half and half is only good for coffee, so if you plan on doing well you can't BS," said Josh Gouch Senior. "Get involved on campus. Do anything to stay involved and it'll make your college experience worth while," said Chris HanHan Junior. "I would suggest they just find ways to get involved on campus and meet new people," said Tyler Lange. Junior. "I would say surround … [Read more...] about Advice to the undergrads
Start saving now for a more comfortable future
By Diana Ramos |Staff Writer| Students tend not to worry about saving their money until the last possible minute, usually when they have graduated and already have a career. On Tuesday, Jan. 30 the Osher Adult Re-entry Center hosted a lecture on financing your future. According to Gabriel Rodriguez from Primerica, there are three reasons why people fail at saving money for the future. It is because they do not have a plan, and are either uninformed or misinformed. "We do not plan for our future because we believe it is so far away and we like to procrastinate on anything that is not due tomorrow," said Rodriguez. Rodriguez used a wedding as an example to explain how much time … [Read more...] about Start saving now for a more comfortable future
Psychological Counseling Center offers guidance for students
By Sung Wi | Staff Writer | Feeling depressed? Having anxiety or sleeping problems? If yes, you might want to visit our Psychological Counseling Center (PCC). The PCC is located in the Student Health Center building next to the Santos Manuel Student Union (SMSU). The entrance is on the north-west side. Their goal is to provide professional counseling services to all students on campus. The PCC is funded by the student health fee, included in our enrollment, so there is no additional cost for their services. You already pay for it! They offer different types of counseling from private to couple’s counseling. Counseling at the PCC offers a safe, confidential environment … [Read more...] about Psychological Counseling Center offers guidance for students
Learn from my mistakes (Week 4)
Dear Julia, Whenever I ask my friend about any trouble that may be going on in her life she feels the need to be dishonest with me. What can I do to confront her about it? Should I even attempt it? Signed Concerned Friend Dear Concerned Friend, These can be tricky situations. You obviously care about your friend and her well being, but sometimes being asked “what’s wrong,” can add to what is actually wrong. The best thing to do is to convey to her how much she means to you, and that if she EVER needs to talk that she can come to you. This will be more comforting than anything else. Be patient with her, and try getting her mind off of things by having fun. Things will get … [Read more...] about Learn from my mistakes (Week 4)
Learn From My Mistakes
By Julia Matulionis |Opinions Editor| I started talking to this guy that is considered a "player," how can I make it clear to him that I want him to date only me without sounding demanding or clingy?-The Good Girl Dear Good Girl, One of the tricks to relationships is maintaining your power and setting up boundaries quickly. The best way to maintain your power is to act like you have it already. Don't text first, don't call him, and most of all make sure he knows your the one being chased. Here's one simple rule I follow: If he calls and asks for a "same-day" date you say you're busy even if you're really not. Do something for yourself that night like mani/pedi or a movie … [Read more...] about Learn From My Mistakes
Forever[not]alone
Let’s talk about being single. I mean desperate. I mean dying alone. Never mind. Let’s start over…I’m wanting to start something special with someone, with a partner. Multiple partners as a matter of fact; and no, this is not Mitt Romney's blog. I'm talking about you, the readers. I want more than one kind of people to take something away from my entries. Perhaps someone will take comfort in knowing they're not alone in being alone. Maybe you're not someone who goes out every night to listen to music that's way too loud and hang around people that are way too drunk. At the very least you got to respect a Coyote spilling their guts to the Interwebs. Discovering someone … [Read more...] about Forever[not]alone