By Santiago Castillo |Staff Writer| The CSU system has $1.8 billion in critical maintenance backlog due to budget cuts. “CSU hasn’t received funding for deferred maintenance since 2007-08,” according to The San Bernardino Sun. Due to the maintenance backlog, the CSU system faces a crisis because it has disrupted education and remains a threat in the safety and effectiveness of buildings used for educational purposes. Nearly half of the CSU system buildings are more than 40 years old and infrastructure such as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning are deteriorating. Statewide laboratories have been shutdown and other locations have faced power outages. Such occurrences have … [Read more...] about CA universities postpones maintenance
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Impacted prerequisite courses delay graduation
By Yara Del Rio-Dominguez |Staff Writer| Students are currently denied access to the prerequisite classes required to graduate in the estimated four to six years. CSU officials state that due to the lack of professors, lab space availability, students who fail and retake the course along with registered students taking classes just to maintain financial aid requirements eliminate the course availability. CSUSB student Eduardo Escobedo blames his indecisiveness when it came to deciding on what he wanted to major in, resulting in an additional year of schooling. On the other hand, student David Ogunnubi explained, “I blame the Cal State system; our campus is impacted with certain … [Read more...] about Impacted prerequisite courses delay graduation
Financial aid is not keeping up with inflation
By Lynn Post |Staff Writer| Every time the cost of tuition increases the amount of money awarded to students should as well, because inflation is apparent in both sides of the equation. If it does not it will cause fewer students to be able to attend college at a time when having an education is crucial for survival. Not allowing students enough money to afford college fees and personal expenses is a detriment to their health and well-being. It leaves less time for academics; due to worry on where their next meal will come from and how many extra hours they need to work to afford gas and other expenses. According to the US inflation calculator, inflation in 2012 increased by 1.7 … [Read more...] about Financial aid is not keeping up with inflation
Budget cuts aim to take $85 billion out of circulation
Mariela Limon |Staff Writer| The nation will be hit with $85 billion of automatic spending cuts beginning March 1, threatening jobs and funding nationwide, unless Congress agrees on a resolution plan to avoid cuts. According to a White House blog, “Congress passed a law saying that if they couldn’t agree on a plan to reduce our deficit by $4 trillion – including the $2.5 trillion in deficit reduction lawmakers in both parties have already accomplished over the last few years – about $1 trillion in automatic, arbitrary cuts would start to take effect this year.” If no action is taken, the proposed cuts will affect domestic and defense spending. White House officials released a … [Read more...] about Budget cuts aim to take $85 billion out of circulation
Biology petition fails to open more sections
By Luz Hernandez |Staff Writer| On Monday January 14 Dr. David M. Polcyn, Department Chair of the Biology Department at CSUSB sent out an email announcing the department will not open up another section for Biology 300 course, despite students signing a petition. Bio 300, Cell Physiology, is a requirement needed in order to graduate as a Biology major and is used in other majors as well. Students eager to graduate found themselves signing a petition in an attempt to open another section for Bio 300, however according to Polcyn, signing the petition will not help us in the long run. Polcyn explains that there are deeper issues involved that need to be resolved before they can open up … [Read more...] about Biology petition fails to open more sections
Prop 30 prevents future budget cuts
By Megan Davis |Staff Writer| With elections coming up tomorrow, students may be feeling wracked with political decisions. Obviously the big ticket item is the presidency, but the different propositions are of great importance that should not be ignored. One in particular that affects us all drastically as CSU students is Proposition 30. Proposition 30 was commissioned by Gov. Jerry Brown and is a Sales and Income Tax Increase Initiative that will raise California’s sales tax to 7.5 percent from 7.25 percent. It will also create four high-income tax brackets for taxpayers with taxable incomes exceeding $250,000, $300,000, $500,000 and $1,000,000. This increased tax will be in … [Read more...] about Prop 30 prevents future budget cuts
CSUSB leaves transfer students out in the cold
By Megan Davis |Staff Writer| CSUSB’s school motto may be “come here go anywhere” but what they left out is that getting here is a huge pain if you are a transfer student. I myself am a transfer student. I can attest to the fact that the process of transferring is one filled with frustration and anxiety, and one that doesn’t seem as brutal for our incoming freshman. “I know for me, as a transfer student I felt the school did not really do anything to assist me in having a smooth transition, especially when compared with how much they do for the incoming freshman,” said transfer student and Coyote Chronicle Opinions Editor Katherine Valadez. Statistics show that in Fall 2011 CSUSB … [Read more...] about CSUSB leaves transfer students out in the cold
Fundraising at CSUSB with new leadership from Morales
By Maria Aguilar|Staff Writer| A $8.5 million fundraising goal will play an important role this year at CSUSB, due to the possibility of more budget cuts if Proposition 30 is not passed. “Every year, the university strives to generate as much external revenue as possible. Our goal this year is based on a formula with the Chancellor’s office,” said Ron Fremont, the new vice president of University Advancement. The CSU had a $750 million budget cut this year, which led to an increase in tuition, according to the CSU website. Propostion 30 can possibly be a solution to prevent any further budget cuts. It was proposed by California Governor Jerry Brown for the 2012-13 state budget plan. … [Read more...] about Fundraising at CSUSB with new leadership from Morales
Reed retires after 14 years
By Nin Garcia |Staff Writer| Chancellor Charles B. Reed announced Thursday he is retiring after 14 years of leading the CSU system. “Throughout my time here, the CSU has grown by more than 100,000 students, and I have been honored to sign more than a million diplomas. I take great pride in the CSU’s mission to serve California’s students, and I am proud to have played a role in carrying out that mission during these critical years,” said Reed in a press release cited by the Contra Costa Times. CSU Board Chair Bob Linscheid commended Reed for his ability to handle the “enormous job” of serving as chancellor for the 23-campus system. “Charlie has persevered through the worst budget … [Read more...] about Reed retires after 14 years
CSUSB SQE Members Go On Hunger Strike
By Nin Garcia |Staff Writer| CSU Chancellor Charles Reed’s failure to respond to concerns has urged CSUSB student Natalie Dorado to go on a hunger strike until the Board of Trustees meet students’ demands. The hunger strike began May 2 and involves 13 other student members of Students for Quality of Eduation (SQE) across the CSU system. Dominguez Hills, Fullerton, Long Beach, Northridge, Sacramento and San Bernardino campuses will be participating. Dorado says she intends to continue her fast with the other SQE members until tuition fees stop increasing. They are also advocating for administrative salary allowances from all 23 campus executives’ to be eliminated. The SQE is … [Read more...] about CSUSB SQE Members Go On Hunger Strike
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