By Cherae Hunt |Asst. News Editor| University Village, CSUSB campus dormitories, had two attempted break-ins, on Nov. 4 and 6. The suspect was a tall, black male adult with short, curly hair and was last seen wearing dark colored shorts and a plaid red short-sleeve shirt, according to CSUSB campus police. The adult male knocked at the front door of female residents and stated that he needed to gain entry into their rooms due to alleged apartment maintenance and repairs, according to a campus safety alert. Campus police have also increased patrols and students say they’re definitely on alert according to ABC news. “I work around the corner so I’m constantly walking around this … [Read more...] about Fake RA on campus
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Officer presence needed in schools
By Cherae Hunt |Asst. News Editor| Every time I go on social media or turn to a news station, I see a middle or high school student brought down in some way by law enforcement. Seeing these videos make me think: do we really need police guards at our schools? Of course we do. We can’t just get rid of all security officers and risk the safety of adolescent students because of some exaggerated incidents. A video circulated the Internet on Monday, Oct. 26 of a high school girl in South Carolina who was dragged from her desk by Richland County Sheriff Deputy and school resource officer, Ben Fields. “‘You’re either going to come with me, or I’m going to make you,’ said Fields,” … [Read more...] about Officer presence needed in schools
Poster of possible suspect released
By Marion Gil |News Editor| A wanted poster of a suspect who is allegedly responsible for sexual assault and attempted kidnapping near CSUSB's Pfau Library was e-mailed to students, faculty, and staff on Wednesday, March 11. The sexual assault occurred on Wednesday, March 4 in a stairwell at the Pfau Library. The suspect grabbed the victim and kissed her several times on the face, then the victim kicked the suspect in the groin, causing him to flee, according to University Police. The attempted kidnapping occurred on Sunday, March 8, behind the Pfau Library. The suspect grabbed the victim from behind, placing his hand over her mouth and told her he was taking her to his car … [Read more...] about Poster of possible suspect released
President Morales responds to CSUSB crimes
By Marion Gil |News Editor| In response to the recent rise in crime at CSUSB, President Tomás Morales sent out an e-mail Monday, March 9, detailing how he and the University are dealing with the threat. According to the e-mail, University Police personnel has more than doubled and now patrols 24 hours a day; additional personnel have been brought in from other CSU campuses to supplement our own. Additional police presence has been requested for the neighborhoods surrounding the CSUSB campus. Morales suggested that students put away their phones, headphones, and other distracting objects while walking. Morales also suggested that students do not walk alone and instead try to … [Read more...] about President Morales responds to CSUSB crimes
“Rape culture” is unaccaptable
By Stephanie Woodward |Staff Writer| College campuses need to help make their students feel safe and comfortable about coming forward and reporting sexual assault. The number of reported sexual assaults on college campuses increased from an average 12 in 2011 to 20 in 2013, according to an America Tonight analysis of campus crime statistics. Emma Sulkowicz, a visual arts senior at Columbia University, claimed she was sexually assaulted in her dorm room two years ago. Sulkowicz has vowed to carry a twin-sized mattress for her senior thesis project all over campus until her alleged attacker, another student, is expelled, prosecuted, or chooses to leave on his own. Sulkowicz … [Read more...] about “Rape culture” is unaccaptable
CSUSB president proposes plan to end student disturbance
By Marlyn Rodriguez |Opinions Editor| CSUSB president plans to work with local communities to help improve student conduct in residential areas surrounding campus. President Dr. Tomas Morales provided a commentary in The Sun where he states he is planning on reaching out to local landlords at apartment complexes where students are known to reside. One claim is that local landlords should be held responsible for maintaining their property and understanding the unpredictability that can come with housing too many residents. He states that he, along with many other college administrators across the nation understand that just because a student is old enough to attend college, it doesn’t … [Read more...] about CSUSB president proposes plan to end student disturbance
Simulated campus gunman
By Marlyn Rodriguez |Opinions Editor| CSUSB conducted an Active Shooter Preparedness exercise on Thursday, April 10, at 10:30 a.m. in front of University Hall. Although the specific point of attack took place in one building, the exercise was campus wide. Depending on the circumstances, campus police advise students to either evacuate or seek shelter when this type of situation occurs. “A situation like this occurs on university campuses and throughout the community. We need to make ourselves aware and prepare for the general circumstances,” said Police Chief Jimmie Brown. Brown added that the importance of this simulation is to “make sure that the campus is ready in a situation of … [Read more...] about Simulated campus gunman
Allowing guns on campus could make it safer for students
By Lynn Post |Staff Writer| Many colleges across the United States, including campuses in Utah and Texas have allowed students to carry concealed weapons on campus so long as they have a permit. But why not CSUSB? Students should be allowed to carry their guns on campus if they own what is called a concealed carry permit (CCP). Students with a CCP are not allowed to carry their gun at CSUSB, but with the amount of theft and recent crimes on campus carrying a weapon for safety is not a bad idea. In fact it may be a matter of life or death when faced with a dangerous scenario. If it is late at night a student is walking to their car alone and a suspicious person approaches them … [Read more...] about Allowing guns on campus could make it safer for students
Weather at CSUSB made easy
By Angelina Garibay Staff Writer Jocelyn Pascual is walking about on campus in crop leggings, a t-shirt with a thin sweatshirt and flip-flops on a 48 degree day. “It was warm in Chino and the sun was out when I left,” said a shivering Pascual. Other students have the opposite problem, it’s freezing cold in their hometown, like Wrightwood, and then it’s hot at school. Since the university seems to have its own special climate because it is located up against the foothills the temperatures vary greatly just a few miles away. Sometimes the wind is so fierce you feel like you are in a wind tunnel being blown about with your hair standing on end. There is a solution for this … [Read more...] about Weather at CSUSB made easy