By Abdiel Aguayo |Staff Writer| The visiting 13th ranked UC San Diego Tritons came to visit the Coussoulis Arena Feb. 6, giving the Coyotes men's basketball team their third straight loss in a row. This was a tough fought battle on both sides of the court, with neither team leading by more than nine points the entire contest. The largest lead for the Coyotes was only seven with 17:43 remaining in the first half. The Tritons' largest lead was by a mere nine points with 3:02 left before halftime. Statistically, both teams had strong points and weak points. The Coyotes had a great push from their bench scoring almost 10 more points than the Tritons' bench. UC San … [Read more...] about Men’s basketball falls to Tritons
CAL STATE
Higher tuition projected for CSUs
By Cherie Brower |Staff Writer| Tuition hikes may be on the horizon for Cal State students. A 12-member university leadership panel, appointed last year by CSU Chancellor Timothy White, recently concluded that state funding is no longer adequate for the growing university system. Higher tuition fees have been deemed by the panel as an “appropriate” step to increase income. “Enrollment demand continues to exceed capacity, which presents a dilemma for the CSU,” according to the panel report. The panel’s proposal, which was outlined by the Los Angeles Times, would include a 2 percent annual tuition increase, in accordance to California inflation rates. The 2 percent increase … [Read more...] about Higher tuition projected for CSUs
CSU wants money for more students
By Daniela Rueda |Staff Writer| The California State University system hopes to get $59 million more in state funding to expand enrollment in the next academic year by 10,000 students. Gov. Jerry Brown announced that he has included an additional $157 million for CSUs in the latest version of his budget plan, according to an article on KPCC. Brown's updated budget suggests his January plan will increase the universities' $3-billion base budget by $120 million, or four percent, and does not include any new money to expand in-state enrollment, according to KPCC. CSU Chancellor Tim White stated that to get the funding necessary, Cal State plans to call on students, labor leaders, … [Read more...] about CSU wants money for more students
Instructors don’t get CSU support
By Taniya Harwell |Staff Writer| The California Faculty Association (CFA) has released the first document in their “Race to the Bottom” series, exposing how the Cal State University (CSU) system has failed to support its instructors. The “Race to the Bottom” series is a compilation of evidence by the CFA documenting the lack of wage increases for CSU instructors in the last 10 years. “It’s time at long last for the university to fix 10 years of problems,” said Lillian Taiz, a CSULA history professor. The expose shows how, in comparison to other higher education systems, CSU management has failed to invest in their faculty. For example, over the last 10 years, the average … [Read more...] about Instructors don’t get CSU support
Health care should be priority for all
By Alejandro Cardenas |Staff Writer| The Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare, is good for America because it has, and will continue to insure millions of people who did not previously have access to healthcare. Although some people have experienced inconveniences, the Kaiser Family Foundation estimates that the national rate of uninsured Americans has already dropped by a full percentage point since last year, and state medicaid enrollment has increased by 14 percent. Although a one percent increase may not seem like much, I believe that any increase in the amount of insured Americans is significant, and this number will more than likely grow as word of its benefits … [Read more...] about Health care should be priority for all
What’s your excuse?
By Mark Klopping |Staff Writer| Excuses come a dime-a-dozen. Have you ever thought about how many times an excuse has come across a professor’s desk? Professors often remember the most obvious excuses heard, and a couple that get people laughing. I ran into Dr. Ece Algan, professor of mass communications at CSUSB. I first began to apologize for not making it to her class. I missed her class because I was on the hunt for material to write for this article. She smiled at me and said that this was one of her favorite one’s this quarter. “When work in other classes becomes more important,” said Algan. I smiled in embarrassment but I live with my choices. She then … [Read more...] about What’s your excuse?
Form better study habits
By Mark Klopping |Staff Writer| Midterms, presentations and finals, oh my! The weight is still upon CSUSB students as they turn the corner towards the last weeks of spring quarter. The finish line is in sight and the light at the end of the tunnel is a dot that looks like a keychain LED flashlight. Students kept their heads down studying and getting one step closer to reaching their goals. So, what are the study habits and procedures that CSUSB students need to get the study-ball rolling? Susan Ibarra takes certain steps to ensure it all starts off well. “My first step is coffee,” Ibarra said. “I need something that keeps me sitting down for a while.” A step that most students can … [Read more...] about Form better study habits
Why students choose certain technology
By Mark Klopping |Staff Writer| Apple products are popular on campus, but each has different reasons for using them. Does the phone have everything needed? Does the laptop have possibilities? Most important, how does it make life easier? Geek or not, we all contribute to the technology wars. The decision to purchase a new phone, tablet or a laptop is all up to the consumer. Students everywhere rely on different forms of technology to pass the time, keep in contact and do assignments that will impress or astonish their professor. Tyler Lange is not a fan of Apple products like some students. “I have an HTC droid,” said Lange, “I prefer the wide-open system because it lets me do a … [Read more...] about Why students choose certain technology
CSUSB needs more designated smoking areas
By Mark Klopping |Staff Writer| There should be an increased number of designated smoking areas. CSUSB students who smoke feel that they are limited on where they can light up. Obviously there is no smoking indoors but when you step outside, remember that most businesses require that you must be at least 20 feet from the doorway in order for you to smoke, according to the state laws on smokefreesandiego.org. This is not the case when it comes to the smoking policy found on the CSUSB website. According to the CSUSB website, “Tobacco use and smoking are prohibited on all CSUSB property and in all indoor and outdoor spaces owned, leased, licensed, or otherwise controlled by … [Read more...] about CSUSB needs more designated smoking areas
Good campus places to eat
By Mark Kloping |Staff Writer| The hunger that CSUSB students endure is something that cannot be ignored. Classes, group projects, studying and other school activities take up plenty of time in the day for CSUSB students. So, where does a coyote refuel? What are the best and worst spots to consume brain food? Some obvious choices would be the SMSU building—or maybe the Commons. Others would be neighboring restaurants seen on the way in and out of campus. Communications major Tiffany Moyes doesn’t like the options at school, so she simply does not eat during the day. Moyes is a student that is health conscious when it comes to food, so she feels the need to seek out better … [Read more...] about Good campus places to eat
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