On May 4, CSUSB Associated Students Incorporated (ASI) announced the winning candidates for this year's campus-wide general election in the SMSU Bay. Students were sent emails reminding them that polls opened on May 2 and closed the following night on May 3 and providing them a link to the official ballot. The winners of the 2018 general election are as follows: Kristy Robles for Vice President of Finance, Doris Egbo and Mark Sanchez for Student at Large, Yera Yesuto-Diara Nanan for College of Arts & Letters, Tanya Esquivel for College of Social & Behavioral Sciences, Daniel Jimenez for Jack H. Brown College of Business & Public Administration, Loma Pashtunyar for College … [Read more...] about ASI Announces 2018 General Election Results
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Khalid came to the grounds of CSUSB
The pouring rain didn’t stop singer Khalid from performing outdoors at CSUSB on Saturday, Mar. 10 Khalid is an American singer and songwriter from Fort Stewart, Georgia who is a rising star in the music industry. The event took place at the coyote soccer field located by the Recreation and Fitness Center. Originally, the show was to take place in early January but to ensure safety, it was rescheduled to March. Students, staff, and friends waited for hours in the rain to be first in line to see the famous idol. Diana Santos was one of the people that waited for a long time with her friend, both of who are students at CSUSB. “I was in line for hours since they let us in after … [Read more...] about Khalid came to the grounds of CSUSB
ASI launches digital campaign to combat tuition increase
California State University System's proposed tuition increase is scheduled to take place in the 2018-2019 academic year, and with that date drawing near, the CSUSB Associated Students Incorporated (ASI) has launched "Scan Me Before It Costs You" to help students fight the hike. This digital campaign involves the placement of various signs on campus that say "Scan Me Before It Costs You" with a QR code. Once the code is scanned using an iOS device camera or application, it will direct users to the ASI website stoptheincrease.org where they can learn more about the increase and how to take action against it. The QR codes can be found on lawn signs, posters, and handouts that ASI has … [Read more...] about ASI launches digital campaign to combat tuition increase
ASI hosts fall festivities and ‘Annabelle’ movie night
On Oct. 26, CSUSB's Associated Students Incorporated (ASI) organized a Halloween Movie Night screening of Annabelle: Creation at the Lower Commons patio area. In addition to showing the movie about a supernaturally possessed doll, an assortment of other activities was also available for students to partake in. 4:30 p.m. is when the Halloween Movie Night officially began, while the actual movie screening started two hours later. Before the showtime, attendees could get snow cones, play games like Jenga or Connect 4, and even take pictures in a photo booth with Annabelle herself. There were also two contests that ran before the movie, rewarding participants for Best … [Read more...] about ASI hosts fall festivities and ‘Annabelle’ movie night
Prince Ogidikpe as Executive Vice President
By Daisy Figueroa |Staff Writer| At the age of only 18, Prince Ogidikpe is voted ASI’s new Executive Vice President. Originally from Nigeria, Prince moved to the U.S. in 2010 to live with his mother and obtain his education. He was able to graduate high school at 14 and started college early. As a fourth-year biology major, he aspires to attend medical school one day and obtain his Ph. D. Ogidikpe said his main goal in life is to help people. “It just really dawned on me that whatever change I want to see happen, I have to make it happen myself,” said Ogidikpe. Although it was a difficult process, this experience has inspired him to look into politics later in life, and … [Read more...] about Prince Ogidikpe as Executive Vice President
Star War’s day
By Robert Klimper |Staff Writer| “Star Wars” fans at CSUSB were able to celebrate a day recognizing one of the most well known franchises about good versus evil, “May the Fourth.” Santos Manuel Student Union (Student Union) organizations and ASI, offered opportunities their own ways for students to enjoy the day. For those unfamiliar with the date, one of the reasons for its existence is due a pun on the popular phrase from the franchise, “may the force be with you.” This is a common phrase used by the Jedi. During the middle of the day, the Gamers Lounge was changed from its usual appearance into a “Star Wars” nerd haven with tables, music and free balloon … [Read more...] about Star War’s day
Letters to North Park
By Janet Curiel |Staff Writer| Students Cassandra Butcher, Asia Pham and Connor Dickson walked with arms full, headed toward North Park Elementary April 28. The students came as representatives of the Pan-African Student Success Center, Adult Re-Entry Center and Associated Students Incorporated (ASI), to deliver a variety of gifts for the students, faculty, and staff who are still recovering from the tragedy that struck April 10. After CSUSB was put on lockdown and hearing about the incident that was going on, Butcher didn't hesitate to take action. "I was just sitting at my desk ... what can I do? Oh, I can write them a letter, and then I was like oh wait, we could write … [Read more...] about Letters to North Park
Garden party
By Diara Fowler |Contributing Writer| Associated Students Incorporated (ASI) wanted to bring awareness about Earth Week by deciding to hold its very first ever Garden Party on campus on April 18, the event took place in front of the library lawn. According to Earth Day Network, Gaylord Nelson was the first founder of Earth Day on April 22, 1970. The idea was to spread consciousness about air and water pollution by forcing environmental protection onto the national political agenda. During the very first Earth Day back in 1970, over 20 million Americans took the streets, parks and auditoriums to demonstrate a healthy environment coast to coast. This event gave students the … [Read more...] about Garden party
Transforming Transfers
By Nylles Vernon |Staff Writer| Transfer students from out-of-state colleges and other college institutions share their experiences regarding the transfer process. Helen Nguyen, a biology major who recently transferred from San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC), said that the process was long and tiresome. “I spent about two and a half years at my community college before I was fully ready to transfer. The time I spent there allowed me to get my associate to transfer degree and be admitted into CSUSB,” said Nguyen. Many students have transferred from neighboring community colleges surrounding the area such as Crafton Hills, SBVC, Mt. San Jacinto College, Riverside Community … [Read more...] about Transforming Transfers
SMSU potential expansion plans
By Emily Anne Espinosa |Staff Writer| The SMSU expansion project, "Re-invent," plans to re-purpose the existing Student Union and also expand the project north of the current building. "The current SMSU was renovated at a time when the enrollment was 12,000 students and today over 20,000 students are enrolled at CSUSB," stated SMSU Board Chair, Diana Hernandez Aguilar. The main purpose behind the expansion is the need to increase space and facilities for students, as enrollment and amount of daily visitors continues to increase each year. "Last year, our scheduling office turned away 185 event and meeting requests due to lack of space," stated Aguilar. In addition to more … [Read more...] about SMSU potential expansion plans