Haecheol Jang |Staff Writer| Nowadays, there are many challenges in the internet world. Many people try this for enjoyment, attention, good deeds or just to copy other people. The Ice Bucket Challenge was popular about two years ago. Many stars and people joined this campaign to help amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients. ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord, according to ALS Association. The participants of the challenge should choose to get an ice bucket attack or to donate $100 for ALS patients. After the challenge is finished, the participants challenge other people to complete the challenge or … [Read more...] about Ridiculous Internet challenges
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Rec Center Assessment Program
By Yesica Chavez | Staff Writer The Student Recreation and Fitness Center (Rec Center) Assessment Program offers fitness assessments to students and Rec Center members. Looking to challenge yourself in the next Strongest Coyote Challenge or to see where you stand in your fitness? The Rec Center Assessment Program can help you see where you are physically, show you the areas to improve on, and check your well being to help you reach your goals. There are three different types of assessments offered. The first assessment is a general assessment, in which you are able to see where you stand in all the components of fitness. The general assessment tests your muscular strength, muscular … [Read more...] about Rec Center Assessment Program
The Hijab Challenge
By Ayumi Yoshihama |Staff Writer| Why do you wear a headdress? How do you wear it? Isn’t it hot? People tend to ask these questions to Muslim women who wear the hijab--which is Arab for headscarf. Hijab, in the Muslim religion, represents modesty, privacy, and morality. 101 CSUSB students accepted the Hijab Challenge, which allowed students the opportunity to look at the world from the perspective of Muslim women who wear the hijab. The hijab challenge was held on campus from Monday, Oct. 27 to Wednesday, Oct. 29 last week by the Muslim Students Association (MSA). The challenge was started in UC Riverside years ago, and MSA of CSUSB has had this event annually since … [Read more...] about The Hijab Challenge
Ice bucket critics
By Marlyn Rodriguez |Managing Editor| The controversial ALS ice bucket challenge is the newest social media trend. July of this year, Pete Frates, former Boston College baseball player, announced he suffers from ALS and challenged some friends (NFL players Tom Brady and Matt Ryan) to the ice bucket challenge. That challenge inspired the ALS ice bucket challenge and soon it went viral. The way it works is that a person is challenged to dump ice cold water on themselves (which in theory is supposed to give a person an idea of what it feels like to have ALS). You can either accept the challenge and dump iced water on yourself or refuse to participate and donate money to the fund … [Read more...] about Ice bucket critics
Climbing for body and soul
By Carley Bennecke |Staff Writer| The Mile High Challenge is an opportunity to experience self-growth, discovery and a fun workout. It is an opportunity for members of the Student Recreation and Fitness Center (Rec Center) to accomplish the goal of climbing the height of a mile, or 5,280 feet. The climbing wall in the Rec Center is 34 feet tall. A participant would have to climb to the top 155 times to complete the challenge.The climb is very a very steep and difficult one to make. If 155 climbs sounds too challenging, the Rec Center offers to split the climbs in half with a friend. The Mile High Challenge is now available for sign-ups at the membership desk in the Rec Center. You … [Read more...] about Climbing for body and soul
Hijab Week Challenge teaches cultural diversity
By Courtney Mata |Staff Writer| Every year the Muslim Students’ Association (MSA) host the Hijab Challenge Week which is intended to give students a better perspective of the life of a Muslim woman who wears the head scarf. According to their vice president, Adam Ghossein, a hijab is a veil or scarf that Muslim women wear out of a sense of modesty. “We are all the same people,” said Ghossein. “Why should one aspect of clothing change how people feel about you?” This event is intended to clarify misconception of individuals who wear a hijab and for those who place judgement on the Muslim custom. “The purpose of MSA is to draw awareness to our religion, to show what Islam is … [Read more...] about Hijab Week Challenge teaches cultural diversity
Coyotes Go Green
By James Kohler |Staff Writer| http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwJTP7oiC_k&feature=youtu.be A brief description on how CSUSB students can Go Green and win prizes. Click to learn more. … [Read more...] about Coyotes Go Green
Unveiling the mystery of the hijab
By Manal Museitef |A&E Asst. Editor| Looking for a way to step out of your comfort zone and help break down misconceptions about Islamic women? Well look no further because Hijab Challenge Week is back! After such high demand from last years successful run, CSUSB's very own Muslim Student Association (MSA) is hosting another series of events throughout the week of October 15, to get the community involved, aware and knowledgeable about the real customs and experiences of a Muslim women who wears the Hijab, also known as a "Hijabi." This Monday through Wednesday from 10am to 5pm MSA members will set up tables in the Student Union fully equipped with a variety of scarves for … [Read more...] about Unveiling the mystery of the hijab
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