By Robert Klimper |Staff Writer| Pool players gathered in the Santos Manuel Student Union (SMSU) to compete for a chance to claim victory and a $25 gift card on Feb. 1. Every other Wednesday, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. this quarter, student gamers compete in the 9-ball tournament held in Gamers Lounge. The tournament sets up its participants in a simple tournament style, where the winner of a best two out of three match moves up. Eventually two are left, and battle to see who is the champion for the week. Each quarter, the type of tournament is swapped. However, for this quarter it will be a 9-ball tournament every other Wednesday, with the last quarter being an 8-ball tournament. … [Read more...] about Racking up a 9-ball victory
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Honored researcher
By Rachel Rundengan |Opinions Editors| Physics professor Tim Usher has been selected as the university’s 2015-2016 Outstanding Scholarship, Research, and Creative Activities Award winner. Every two years, the award goes to one CSUSB faculty member presented during CSUSB’s Meeting of the Minds student research symposium. The award is based on a professor’s sustained research efforts in their field. This year, Usher stood out amongst all the other candidates. In his speech Usher said that it was a great honor to have received the award. “It is also a great honor and privilege to work with outstanding students and excellent faculty at … [Read more...] about Honored researcher
CSUSB honors librarian for contribution
By Felipe Montano |Staff Writer| Gina Schlesselman-Tarango has been named CSUSB Librarian of the Year. Schlesselman-Tarango has been a part of the Pfau library since 2014. Schlesselman-Tarango graduated from Drake University with a bachelor’s in Sociology and Anthropology; completed a master’s in social science from University of Colorado, Denver; and also master’s of library and information science from University of Denver. In her role as librarian, Gina has become an exceptional resource for students and faculty, earning praise from her peers, as well as the students who have utilized her services. Pfau Library can speak to her influence as … [Read more...] about CSUSB honors librarian for contribution
Cannes Film Festival
By Natalie Padron |Staff Writer| Cannes legendary actor, Jean-Pierree Léaud, who debuted in 1959, will be presented with the honorary Palme d’or (French for Golden Palm) award at the 69th Cannes Film Festival. The event once known as the International Film Festival, until 2002, is now the Festival De Cannes, as they say in French, and it previews footage of upcoming films that cover the whole spectrum of genres. This annual invitation-only gathering of talents was founded in 1946 and put into action in 1947 with films from 16 different countries. There are 21 possible awards to be given out, and the most prestige one being the Golden Palm, which has only been given out once to … [Read more...] about Cannes Film Festival
Psychology professor awarded for research
By Jocelyn Colbert |Staff Writer| Dr. Cynthia Crawford, a psychology professor at CSUSB, has been named the recipient of the 2015 California State University Program for Education and Research in Biotechnology (CSUPERB) award. “I was surprised being awarded,” said Crawford. “Most of the people that win tend to be biologists, and I’m a psychologist and I won! It was nice, very special to me.” Crawford has been serving the university (CSUSB) since 1996. “I like doing research. It’s harder to do it at a UC school than a Cal State. At UCs we hired people or worked with staff. We work with students here at Cal State and I like doing the research with students because they are … [Read more...] about Psychology professor awarded for research
CSUSB community service earns President’s Honor Roll
By Jorge Campos |Staff Writer| CSUSB’s community service earned President’s Honor Roll status and received national recognition for the eighth year in a row. In 2006, the President of the United States started recognizing higher institutions who provide community service that improves the health, education and surroundings of the community. The Honor Roll’s Presidential Award is the highest federal recognition an institute can receive for their commitment to serving the community, according to the Corporation for National and Community Service. “The CSUSB volunteers have spent over 82,000 hours of community service,” said CSUSB’s Director of Community Engagement Diane … [Read more...] about CSUSB community service earns President’s Honor Roll
Crawford wins instructor award
By Stephanie Para |Staff Writer| Psychology professor Dr. Cynthia Crawford was “ambushed” Monday morning by President Tomas Morales and her colleagues who awarded her with this year’s Outstanding Teacher Award. This surprise accolade has been around since the 2013 winter quarter, according to Psychology Department Chair Dr. Robert Ricco, who nominated Crawford along with her students for this honor. “When we [psychology department] found out she had won the award, everyone felt that no one else deserved it more than her,” said Ricco. The Outstanding Teacher award is awarded annually to a professor who has been a tenure instructional faculty member at the university for at least six … [Read more...] about Crawford wins instructor award
Poet wins professor of the year
By Art Ortega |Staff Writer| During a poetry class session, he came. “Outstanding instructor.” Delgado-his name. El Presidente Tomás Morales dubbed Juan Delgado, “El Jefe” after presenting him with this year’s Professor of the Year Award. Professor Delgado has become a great asset to this university. He has chaired the English department, Communications department and served on many committees throughout his career. Morales barged into his poetry class on Monday, April 29, surprising Delgado, with more than 20 professors who were previous award winners. Delgado’s wife Jean, a CSUSB lecturer, and two daughters, Anna and Clara, were also present to support their hero and … [Read more...] about Poet wins professor of the year
Kati Russo wins student film Gold Award
By Megan Spencer |Staff Writer| Kati Russo came to CSUSB and found her passion. She has been rewarded for her dedication to film-making. Russo was recently granted the Gold Award for her student film “23 Hours.” The Gold Award, presented by California Film Awards, is a nationally recognized award that provides a forum for talented filmmakers to be recognized for their work, creativity and achievements. The California Film Awards held a red carpet dinner event this year on Jan. 26 at Bahia Resort Hotel in San Diego. The event was marked by red carpets and speeches, “All of the winners got to walk the red carpet and the press asked about our film,” said Russo, “during dinner, … [Read more...] about Kati Russo wins student film Gold Award
Popescu wins Sony Faculty Award
By Jounghun Kim |Staff Writer| Assistant professor Mihaela Popescu was selected as one of the best users of technology in the classroom in the whole California State University system. Popescu was honored by the 2012 Sony Electronic Faculty Award. The award is something that early career educators receive for their innovative uses of technology in the classroom. This system-wide award, which means that the Cal State University system selects the best professors of the year. This year there were four professors that were selected out of 23 Cal State University campuses. Popescu was one of the selected professors. “The first time I started using social media systematically in … [Read more...] about Popescu wins Sony Faculty Award
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