By Gladys Oliva |Staff Writer| There are quite a few thrift stores in the San Bernardino county and with winter right around the corner students are seeking to put together a trendy outfit for a reasonable cost. Thrift stores are usually filled with books, antiques, furniture and most importantly, clothing that contains several color tones and fashion trends at very low prices. Thrifting can be fun and bring out your creative side while hunting for an outfit. “Thrift stores aren't the only place I shop at but I enjoy going there for fun. I always find stylish and affordable things that I can wear,” said student Lauren Sanchez. Both Versace and Christian Dior, added fur jackets … [Read more...] about Only got twenty Dollars in my pocket
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The cost of keeping up
By Erendy Torres |Staff Writer| "We buy things we don't need, with money we don't have, to impress people we don't like," is a famous quote from the movie Fight Club. We live in a generation in which we spend more money than what we make. On Feb. 13, rapper Kanye West tweeted that he is $53 million in personal debt. "I write this to you my brothers while still 53 million dollars in personal debt... Please pray we overcome... This is my true heart..." tweeted West. West is facing a multi-million-dollar debt, yet he is still not humbling down his expenses. West and his wife Kim Kardashian, are installing a lake-sized pool in their $20 million mansion's backyard in Bel-Air, … [Read more...] about The cost of keeping up
Snowboarders are psyched for the new season
By Adrian Carlos |Staff Writer| Early morning, cool air, freshly waxed boards, and white powdery snow is the perfect setup for a great day of snowboarding. Snowboarding season is upon us and you may have noticed friends posting about their fun and exciting excursions to places like Big Bear and Mountain High. Snowboarding is an exciting, thrilling sport that takes you to “the edge” and at the same time still keeps you grounded. Snowboarding has various skill levels. Anyone from beginners to the most advanced rider are welcome and able to progress at his or her own pace in a fun environment. Southern California has a reputation for having all four seasons, though winter does … [Read more...] about Snowboarders are psyched for the new season
CSUSB ranked among top online programs
By Gloria Gutierrez | Staff Writer | CSUSB online programs rank high among other online degree programs and continue to provide an alternative for in-class learning. CSUSB provides affordable, flexible and essential quality online programs, according to affordablecollegesonline.com. Takiya Moore, an instructional design technician at Online Distributed Learning, explained that our programs differ from the "cookie-cutter" programs offered at public colleges and private for-profit universities because our online programs can be highly customized. CSUSB professors take the opportunity to shape the context of their material based on how they feel will benefit and engage students best. For … [Read more...] about CSUSB ranked among top online programs
I will take your grampa’s style
By Mary Moreno |Staff Writer| Thrift shopping is an affordable way to spruce up your wardrobe while on a students budget. For this article I invested $20 to see if I could build an entire outfit from thrifted items. The location I choose was ECO Thrift on E. st. in San Bernardino. ECO Thrift was packed to the brim with shoppers which was unexpected on a Wednesday at noon. I examined each rack of clothing carefully, first the dresses, then the skirts. Amongst the shirts there was an awesome vintage patterned gathered skirt for only $2.98, score. A beige chiffon shirt from Forever 21 listed at $1.98 and a New York & Company cardigan for $2.98. The piece de … [Read more...] about I will take your grampa’s style
Government back open for business
By Daniel DeMarco |Staff Writer| On Oct. 16, 2013, President Barack Obama signed a deal passed by Congress, ending the partial government shutdown. Cutting it very close, Obama officially signed the deal around 9:30 p.m. the night before the country lost its ability to continue borrowing money. The deal was originally negotiated by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (Democrat leader for Nevada) and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (Republican leader for Kentucky). Both the Senate and the House of Representatives approved the plan. According to Aljazeera, the Senate passed the deal by 81 votes to 18 and the House passed it, … [Read more...] about Government back open for business
What to consider when choosing health insurance
By Daniel DeMarco |Staff Writer| The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, has launched, but there are other options for health insurance. Obamacare was created for a purpose presented in the official title: To provide affordable health care for the masses in the form of a marketplace. According to CNN, most Americans won’t have to use the new marketplace because they will still be getting next year’s insurance plan through work. Brandon Crane (full-time factory worker, age 29) said, “I’m not really concerned with Obamacare, I’m happy with the insurance that my job gives me.” Many argue that a healthcare plan is not something that should be chosen quickly or randomly, … [Read more...] about What to consider when choosing health insurance
Vendors offer students affordable goods
By Jocelyn Colbert |Staff Writer| The Santos Manuel Student Union (SMSU) is the focal point of the campus, shaping a home for learning and leisure for students. Here students’ overall university and life experience is enriched through the Union’s celebration of culture and diversity. Extending outward from the Union, sandwiched in-between University Hall, the SMSU offers an outside venue for merchants to sell their goods. I’ve personally always looked to see what types of goods are being offered at the mini stores. The vendors sell all sorts of things, most definitely catered to the ladies, from nail polish to blouses. “I always buy my girlfriend little trinkets from the … [Read more...] about Vendors offer students affordable goods
Creating a pollution-free environment
By Desirae Contreras |Staff Writer| Yotes can take part in cleaning up the air that we breathe. According to the Air Quality Management District (AQMD) of Southern California air pollution in the area has improved dramatically since the 1940s. However, the website states we still have a long way to go to meet state and federal air quality health standards. The AQMD suggests ways for making a difference in today’s environment by following 10 easy steps towards decreasing pollution. First, CSUSB students can take part by converting from older vehicles to eco- friendly ones that produce less carbon emissions, thus reducing pollution. “Start by eliminating dirty diesels’ … [Read more...] about Creating a pollution-free environment
Forget the benz, choose something affordable
By Brent Thompson |Staff Writer| Imagine yourself in a brand new convertible with the top down and the air blowing through your hair. Your favorite music is blasting through your brand new speakers and a beautiful guy or girl is sitting next to you as you wind down the Pacific Coast Highway. Now, come back to reality. You’re graduating, you have to pay off your student loans and the numerous amounts of other bills you have and you’re about to enter into one of the worst job markets this country has ever seen. But, just because your finances are low doesn’t mean you have to take the bus to those big job interviews. You can still get there in style with a practical and … [Read more...] about Forget the benz, choose something affordable
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