By Saeed Villanueva |Staff Writer| Hundreds were in attendance May 2 to watch Jane Elliot, creator of the famous blue eyes/brown eyes experiment, speak about the current state of racism in our country. The event took place inside the SMSU Event Center and was the third annual event at CSUSB featuring Elliot. The event was a huge success with approximately 700 people attending, of which an estimated 500 being students and faculty, and 200 were community members. The event was headed by the Institute for Child Development and Family Relations (ICDFR) by professors Mark D. Agars and Kelly Campbell, director and associate director of ICDFR. The ICDFR tries to have Elliot come to … [Read more...] about Jane Elliot and the state of racism
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Punk isn’t dead!
By Jamey Johnson |Staff Writer| What goes around comes around and right now punk is making a comeback! The early '70s punk movement was born in London and was known as an anarchic and aggressive movement. To punk teens this meant freedom, they wore what they wanted disregarding the social norms. Forty-five years later we would have never guessed it would be making a comeback as big as it has. You can say that since birth, punk has had a great impact on fashion. Student Nicholas Bishop explains that where he comes from, it was either getting into hardcore drugs like meth or going to outrageous music festivals. For Bishop it was concerts, and that is when the punk scene kicked … [Read more...] about Punk isn’t dead!
Black & Blue Review Announcement
By Emmanuel Gutierrez |Features Editor| The “Black & Blue Review”, an online literary journal, will celebrate and exhibit exceptional, ambitious literary works, starting the 2015-2016 school year. The Coyote Chronicle editorial staff, a student-run organization, will heed the project, seeking submissions from students, alumni, and faculty. “We challenge you to challenge yourself," said Features Editor Emmanuel Gutierrez. The Chronicle staff is most interested in submissions of poetry, fiction, and non-fiction, and if selected, those published works will be available exclusively on the official Coyote Chronicle website—coyotechronicle.net—and in a digital journal available on … [Read more...] about Black & Blue Review Announcement
Valentine’s Day outfits
By Chrisoula Baroudos |Staff Writer| Red, pink, and lace, oh my! Dressing up for Valentine’s Day can be difficult and stressful. If we are allowed to get festive for Christmas and Halloween, why not for Valentine’s Day too? We shouldn’t be ashamed to wear red or pink. It’s the day of love and romance after all. If you and your Valentine are going out to a nice dinner, here are some tips on what you could potentially wear. For the ladies, you could never go wrong with an all black outfit, and hit him with a pop of red on those kissable lips. Deciding to wear that little black dress and bold red lipstick will complete the look, and even give you an old Hollywood … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day outfits
Chronicle news briefs
By Daniel DeMarco |Staff Writer| Pig virus continues to spread across U.S. (Jan. 18) A deadly pig virus has reportedly spread to Wyoming and California, bringing the total number of states affected to 22 since it surfaced in the country last April. The virus is not harmful to humans, but is having a heavy effect on the pork industry where numbers are estimated to be in the millions of pigs lost to the virus. Student Christian Barker said, “I think that says something about our food industry when every year there’s some crazy new virus killing all the animals.” Mystery rock recently found on Mars (Jan. 20) As part of an exploration mission, a rover on Mars discovered a … [Read more...] about Chronicle news briefs
Coyotes’ favorite “must watch” shows
By Mary Moreno |Staff Writer| Television enthusiasts rejoice over the ability to stream their shows from network websites, Netflix and YouTube. A recent study by Neilson Research found that 37 percent of U.S. households watch television online That can explain the spontaneous gasps or laughs coming from all those students during their break in between classes. “I mostly watch Korean dramas online,” said Vanessa Robles “My favorite show is Coffee Prince, it was my very first Korean drama and is amazing. The whole plot line, everything just pulls you into the story and you begin to feel what the characters feel.” Chris Burns has been interested in two new shows released … [Read more...] about Coyotes’ favorite “must watch” shows
Glasper and friends create music magic
By Ryan Hester |Staff Writer| The Robert Glasper Experiment’s highly anticipated new album, Black Radio, is a mesmerizing blend of jazz and hip-hop. Just one listen to this album and you will be hooked. Glasper is known mainly for his hip-hop and jazz combinations that give life to his music. He draws out unrestrained and spontaneous vibes with many of the artists he works with and conceives a new and exciting kind of jazz. The band includes Glasper on piano, Vincente Archer on bass, Chris Dave on drums and Casey Benjamin playing the alto saxophone and vocoder. Glasper, originally from Houston, puts his artistically versatile abilities up front, which emphasizes the musical … [Read more...] about Glasper and friends create music magic
A look into Black History in San Bernardino
By Jacqueline Scholten |Staff Writer| Black History month is a month of pride for San Bernardino as we celebrate one of our first African American settlers who gained freedom in California. Former slave Lizzy Flake Rowan played a major role in San Bernardino’s early history, according to San Bernardino’s Historical and Pioneer Society. In 1851, 26 black slaves left Salt Lake City, Utah and traveled to southern California to settle a new colony with 437 Mormons. The city they settled eventually became San Bernardino. All 26 of the slaves became free when they reached the California state line. "Some of them were a bit wary of this freedom, afraid that their new status on the … [Read more...] about A look into Black History in San Bernardino
Motown influences Black America
By Emerald Collins |Staff Writer| The John M. Pfau Library and Black Faculty, Staff and Student Association presented a lecture last Thursday, “Remembering Motown: The Politics of Sound and Performance.” According to the chair of theatre arts department and host Kathryn Erwin, the seminar covered how “Motown influenced popular culture and re-created the image of Black America.” The event was part of the Noontime Lecture Series held by the Pfau Library and took place Feb. 16 on the fourth floor. The original family business, Motown, is responsible for the fame of stars such as Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations and Stevie Wonder. Founder Berry Gordy Jr. established the … [Read more...] about Motown influences Black America
My Journey Into Darkness
By Salt and Pepper [Staff Writer] After talking with my doctor, like Michael Jackson, I was presented with a choice of receiving medical treatments that could lighten my skin. The thought of choosing to turn my skin white, caused me to question my blackness. Was being black just based on me having the blood of African Americans in my veins, or does it also have something to do with how other people perceive me? Maybe, it’s based on how I perceive myself. Therefore, it doesn’t matter what anybody else thinks? I found myself empathizing with Michael Jackson for deciding to lighten his skin. Is it really that big of a deal? Whenever I feel like it, I’ll change my hair style from … [Read more...] about My Journey Into Darkness