By Janet Curiel |Staff Writer| Kevin Hines stood and took a long pause as if frozen in time on the SMSU stage and followed the stillness with three words: “Are you ok?” That was all he needed to hear in the 40 minutes he paced the Golden Gate Bridge on the day he jumped. He became 1 of 34, less than 1%, to survive the fall that over 2000 didn’t. Hines, an award-winning global speaker, bestselling author, documentary filmmaker, suicide prevention and mental health advocate, gripped his audiences with the account of his unlikely survival. Hines was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at the age of 19 and continues with the daily struggle of his brain … [Read more...] about Seminar increases suicide awareness
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New bridge under construction in SB
By Clarissa Toll |Staff Writer| Construction for a grade separation bridge at the intersection of Palm Avenue and Cajon Boulevard is underway. With the completion of this bridge and the elimination of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad crossing, traffic will be able to flow without waiting for passing trains. The bridge will consist of two lanes and is estimated to cost $36 million, as stated on the San Bernardino Associated Governments (SanBAG) website. The project will be funded by the Trade Corridor Improvement Fund and other local funds. The construction is set to last for 18-24 months with an approximated completion in Summer or Fall of 2015, according to SanBAG … [Read more...] about New bridge under construction in SB
CSUSB helps Humboldt nursing students finish degree
By Lena Torres |Staff WRiter| CSUSB will give students of Humboldt State University (HSU) a chance to complete their nursing credentials via an online bridge program as their own campus’ program is forced to end. Last February HSU announced it will be discontinuing its nursing program, causing its students who are seeking a bachelor’s or master’s in nursing to attend Sonoma State, CSU Chico, or a private college. However, the partnership between CSUSB and HSU gives the alternative of online courses. Expected to being Fall quarter of 2012, HSU students will be able to earn a bachelor or masters of science in nursing through online CSUSB courses. CSUSB will reserve five to eight slots … [Read more...] about CSUSB helps Humboldt nursing students finish degree
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