By Monica Rosales |Staff Writer| Summer is right around the corner and the time to start planning vacations is now—California is ideal for the summer weather and students share their favorite destinations for vacation time. “Palm Springs has a lazy river that's fun and relaxing to hang around," said student Alexandria Ornelas. "It is the perfect local getaway.” A city located in the middle of the desert may not sound attractive unless you find out about their hot springs, hotels, golf courses and countless spas for a relaxing getaway. On the other hand, the beaches of California tend to be the first on the list of many options people pick. “Laying on the beach is so relaxing … [Read more...] about Summer Destinations
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Pharrell Adidas Line
By Carolyn Solar |Staff Writer| Busy patterns and colorful pieces dominate the Adidas Original and singer Pharrell Williams' Summer '16 line "Pink Beach." The exclusive collection dropped May 12 and consists of a complete wardrobe for children and adults, inspired by the colors and energy of island culture. The first peak into the collection was released in early May and sold out within hours, according to Rachael Allen of footwearnews.com. Pharrell's 2015 Adidas line, "Superstars," which insprired the "Pink Beach" line, sold over 15 million pairs, which is far more than any of its previous shoe designs. "Pink Beach" features t-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, shorts, swimwear … [Read more...] about Pharrell Adidas Line
Exercise at the beach for a unique workout
By Jessye Gentry |Staff Writer| Sand is a shock absorbent and slippery, which makes your body have to put forth extra effort to fight the friction when running through it. The beach is a fun place for students to relax and take in a nice view. Exercises like running are always good too! Some beaches even have outside gyms, like Santa Monica beach. Muscle Beach in Santa Monica is an outside gym that was established in the 1930s. It became a very popular beach, due to all the famous individuals who frequently visited. This beach has a lot of fitness equipment including parallel bars, balance beams, swings and rings, just to name a few. Aside from Muscle Beach, you could … [Read more...] about Exercise at the beach for a unique workout
Rec Sports summer activities
By Shelby Hancock |Asst Sports Editor| Save big bucks and have a blast this summer by renting summer sports equipment from the Student Recreation and Fitness Center. The Rec Center Outdoors program offers a variety of low cost summer sports rentals for CSUSB students. The kayaking package ranges from $22 to $43 depending on single or tandem kayak, snorkeling packages range from four to six dollars, surf packages are $25 and paddle board rentals vary from $12 to $16. Kayaking is pretty simple; all you need is a kayak, a paddle, and a life jacket. For beginners, the beach or bay is a great place to start with a leisure paddle across the water. "Options for expert kayakers … [Read more...] about Rec Sports summer activities
Importance of summer exercise
By Shelby Hancock |Asst. Sports Editor| Summer is a time to kick back, relax and enjoy the sun. Is your body ready for the 100-degree weather, the long days in the sun and bathing suit season? "[It's] time to prepare the body for not only looking good in such few clothes, but preparing the body for the effects of the heat and sun," according to boxingscene.com. Three important components of keeping our bodies healthy and looking good this summer are exercise, high antioxidants and staying hydrated. We all want to avoid body-shaming this summer; exercise will not only eliminate that, but will also give you the energy to do the fun things you want. "Exercise and physical … [Read more...] about Importance of summer exercise
Spring adventures on a student budget
By Melissa Gilbert|Staff Writer| Spring is the perfect opportunity to take a break from school or work. Most students don’t have a lot of money to place towards fancy outings, but there are a few things you can do this season to enjoy the sun at a low cost. The beach is the number one place to soak up some sun and the best thing is, it’s free. Venice Beach is significantly less expensive than most other beaches in that area. It’s famous for its edgy artists, highly animated boardwalk and stately body builders. Just a few minutes away from Santa Monica, Venice Beach offers a festive and eclectic feeling without costing too much. Not only is it quite the sight, the water is … [Read more...] about Spring adventures on a student budget
Spring break destinations on a student budget
By Erin Posjena |Staff Writer| Spring break is a time where most college students fantasize about relaxing beaches, picturesque scenery and bright city lights. March 24 is the start of CSUSB’s spring break and many students on campus are beginning to plan their ideal vacation destination. I asked various students on campus where they thought their ideal vacation spot would be while on a student budget. Student Ariana Gomez said she would love to visit San Francisco. “You can drive up there and there’s plenty of good food places and attractions!” said Gomez. San Francisco is a seven hour drive and offers visitors the chance to view the bay lights of the Golden Gate Bridge, … [Read more...] about Spring break destinations on a student budget
Fukushima contamination hits the West Coast
By Clarissa Toll |Staff Writer| Three hundred tons of nuclear radiation contaminated water is seeping into the ocean everyday, and oceanographers expect it to hit the West Coast as early as 2014. The radiation is due to the Fukushima power plant melt down caused by the 2011 earthquake in Japan. According to Discovery News, a “radioactive plume” of water will hit West Coast shores early in 2014 and peak in 2016. Though this is an ongoing situation in Japan, Californians might not need to worry, but there have been speculations of beach closures due to heightened radiation concentrations. Dr. Jeffrey Hackel from the Environmental Sciences department of CSUSB ensures, “some locations … [Read more...] about Fukushima contamination hits the West Coast
Diaries of a Jet Setter: A guy’s guide to getting lost in Maui
By R. Anthony Diaz |Asst. Features Editor| Ready for a breath of fresh air? Well thanks to the downturn of the economy, flights to Maui are becoming more affordable for the average Joe. Although I have always advocated against trip planning, Maui may be a place you might need some guidance for. The sophisticated and exclusive island offers not only breathtaking landscapes but shopping and many outdoor activities as well. Although the island is not as large as Hawaii, getting from location to location can take up to 90 minutes by car. The last time I was there I couldn’t decide between a convertible car or a topless jeep. Jeep is definitely the way to go, you can drive on the … [Read more...] about Diaries of a Jet Setter: A guy’s guide to getting lost in Maui
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