Sunday, January 26, thousands of people woke up to the tragic news of the death of an NBA legend and hero to many, Kobe Bryant. Kobe was an inspiration to many, especially to lots of students and faculty on campus and people in our community. Communities around us are coming together and honoring him in different ways. According to local junior basketball student, Mario Ramos of A.B Miller High School, who is related to a student on our campus, their J.V basketball away game on Tuesday, January 28 took a 24-second violation in honor of their basketball idol. The whole team came together and made this decision because of how much Kobe meant to each player. Ramos said, "Some refs … [Read more...] about The Impact of the legend, Kobe Bryant
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Recognizing and celebrating the infinitude of Black History Month
While the month of February is often known for its short duration and Valentine's Day, this time of each year is also recognized and celebrated as Black History Month. The CSUSB community held their annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast in the Coussoulis Arena on January 20, 2020. The event was attended by prominent figures from all over the San Bernardino community, such as Mayor John Valdivia and Eloise Gomez Reyes as a member of the 47th district of the California State Assembly. Keynote speaker Pastor Dwight Radcliff said, “Oftentimes when we come to MLK Celebrations, the conversation is monopolized by the black-white binary of race and racism." However, Pastor … [Read more...] about Recognizing and celebrating the infinitude of Black History Month
Basketball season in full effect
The men's and women's basketball teams will open their 2017-18 season this month, and look to continue playing until the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) final matches that take place in early March. The men took on Upper Iowa to start their season on Nov. 3. They narrowly missed the win, falling 92-88 to the Peacocks. In their 2016-17 season, the men finished with an overall record of 11-14 and a CCAA record of 7-13, just shy of one win that would have landed them a spot in the CCAA Tournament. Last year, they ended in ninth place out of 13 teams in the conference. The team has fallen short of the post-season tournament two seasons in a row now and are eager to … [Read more...] about Basketball season in full effect
Intramurals at CSUSB
By Yera Nanan |Staff Writer| Intramurals is a program in which students, alumni and faculty that play in different sports across campus. They play to win a championship, as well as bragging rights among peers. When intramurals were first introduced to CSUSB, it was a rough experience for both the students and faculty because of how the system was established Teams would arrive for games without knowing their opponents. They were only given times and places. Nothing was recorded or archived like team stats or even player names. Matchups for were considerably unfair since they would randomly select team matches, not pair up teams by skill level or record. With no schedule to … [Read more...] about Intramurals at CSUSB
Athletes offseason conditioning
By Kieron Coleman |Staff Writer| When it comes to athletes at CSUSB, the off-season is a time where teams come together to work on strength and agility. It allows their muscles to be in the best possible condition for when the season comes around. Most college sports seasons are intense because of the large amount of games played over such a short period of time. Athletes have to do their workouts around their scheduled classes. Before the quarter starts, coaches send out times where they are not allowed to schedule any of their classes. Athletes work in a separate gym at the school, where it gives them the opportunity to work out with two highly knowledgeable coaches. "The … [Read more...] about Athletes offseason conditioning
Basketball promos coming in February
By Lauren Jennings |Sports Editor| With just one month left of the men's and women's basketball regular season, the Athletics Department (AD) has revealed multiple giveaways and theme nights to fill Coussoulis Arena for the Coyotes final push for the playoffs. The AD worked with ASI to "Pack the House" against the San Francisco State Gators and it was a huge success. The stands were packed for both the women's and men's game on Jan. 18. Food, music and giveaways galore were offered to students to entice them to enjoy a ball game or two. The AD also offered students a chance to win $2000, in addition to free cheeseburgers and Coyote basketball shirts available. In a contest … [Read more...] about Basketball promos coming in February
Pack the house everyday
By Kieron Coleman |Staff Writer| Supporting athletes on their game days is something that can be a decisive factor when it comes to victory or defeat. Student support so far has been very timid when it comes to game days, which perhaps affects in some of the athletes' games. Men’s and women’s soccer both advanced to the playoffs this past season after both performing better than expected. Women’s volleyball had another outstanding season, winning the conference and making the regional semifinals. As a whole, our athletes are trying to get the backing of the students to come down to watch the games and support the ‘Yotes. “Fans showing up to the game is always a bonus, … [Read more...] about Pack the house everyday
NBA fantasy lineups and dream matchups
By Diara Fowler |Staff Writer| As the professional basketball season kicks off, many hopeful fans anxiously await, hoping their team making it to the National Basketball Association (NBA) finals this year. "Even though I grew up in Rancho Cucamonga, I've always been a fan of the Golden State Warriors as I have many family members up towards the Bay Area," said business major Arin Tanji. The Golden State Warriors began their 2016-2017 season with a 4-1 record. Holding hope and courage from their first four wins, they strive to make it back to the championships again this year. The Golden State Warriors finished their season in second place last year, making it to the … [Read more...] about NBA fantasy lineups and dream matchups
Women’s Basketball Preview
By Yera Nanan |Staff Writer| With less than a month until the first game of the season, the women's basketball team is getting ready to deliver a great performance. Last season the team had a great run, going 14-13 overall and 10-10 in the CCAA. The team is looking to go above and beyond this season, hoping to reach the CCAA Tournament semifinals for a third consecutive season, with the chance of winning the championship. "We want to win a championship but that can't happen without doing things day-to-day," said assistant coach Tulyah Gains. The women's team has never won a CCAA title but have made six NCAA appearances, their last being in 2011. "We have the big picture, … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Preview
Favorite CSUSB Memories
By Joshua Aguilar | Staff Writer| Life at CSUSB produces memories for students that last a lifetime. The entire college experience is supposed to be some of the best years of our lives. This time period is when we learn the most about ourselves and we start to grow into the people we want to be in the future. We make memories that are both good and bad during our time here at CSUSB. Some students have traveled to foreign countries to study abroad, some have made lifelong friends, some have spent many nights staying up until dawn studying for midterms or finals, and some partied until sunrise after final's week. The point is that no matter what we have been through in our … [Read more...] about Favorite CSUSB Memories