Coyote Radio en Español is a special program of Coyote Radio, directed by Dr. Gallegos-Ruiz and Lacey Kendall. The program started in 2009 when Lacey Kendall, Director of Coyote Radio, met two students that wanted to start a show in Spanish. Student volunteers directed the show for a few years until they graduated.Later, Dr. Gallegos, a professor of Communication, spoke to Kendall and asked if there was a way to involve her students in a journalist media broadcast experience. “She was the one who brought it back to life and told me, how about instead of sending you two students, I’ll put the whole class on task,” said Kendall. Soon Kendall and Gallegos started collaborating together on … [Read more...] about The Roots of Coyote Radio en Español
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Transforming Transfers
By Nylles Vernon |Staff Writer| Transfer students from out-of-state colleges and other college institutions share their experiences regarding the transfer process. Helen Nguyen, a biology major who recently transferred from San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC), said that the process was long and tiresome. “I spent about two and a half years at my community college before I was fully ready to transfer. The time I spent there allowed me to get my associate to transfer degree and be admitted into CSUSB,” said Nguyen. Many students have transferred from neighboring community colleges surrounding the area such as Crafton Hills, SBVC, Mt. San Jacinto College, Riverside Community … [Read more...] about Transforming Transfers
Professor Spotlight: Sid Robinson
By Tommy McCardle |Staff Writer| When Sid Robinson isn’t enjoying a round of fantasy football or at a Dodgers game, he is teaching at CSUSB. Robinson is also busy on the campaign trail running for City Council in the city of Upland, California. Robinson is a new professor on campus this fall quarter, however he isn't a new face to the educational institution. He was the associated vice president of Public Affairs for the school from 2002-2014. "My pledge is to bring an open-minded, rational and collegiate approach to our City Council for the overall good of Upland," according to Robinson's campaign website, Sid4Upland.com. Some of Robinson’s proudest memories with CSUSB have … [Read more...] about Professor Spotlight: Sid Robinson
New COMM club
By Shirleena Baggett |Staff Writer| The students of CSUSB’s Department of Communication within the Human and Organizational concentration are starting a club for Fall Quarter 2016. The purpose of the club is for students to sharpen their communication skills, giving them the competitive edge needed in today’s job market. Their mission is to not only fun and interactive, but most importantly a resource for students studying communication to positively impact the university as a whole. All majors, please accept the club’s invitation to share your ideas, suggestions and questions at the two informational meetings on May 25 at 12 p.m. in UH 038 and 6 p.m. in … [Read more...] about New COMM club
CSUSB’s forensic team competes
By Destiny Carter |Staff Writer| CSUSB’s forensics team faced off in a novice debate against other colleges at Ohlone college in Fremont on April 30. The event, Spring Fling, and had a total of 18 schools including CSUSB. A total of five students from the debate team participated in the event: Destiny Carter, Eloy Carlin, Meghon Everett, Victoria Luckner and Gladys Olivia. Two students were involved in the parliamentary debate while the other three participated as judges. Students are given a total of 30 minutes to debate a topic while being for or against the motion. The debate was only one day whereas some debates are two, or as … [Read more...] about CSUSB’s forensic team competes
PR Comm course like no other
By Israel Ramirez |Staff Writer| Communication is something we utilize every day. To me, it is the most important skill we should learn to master. After three years at CSUSB, I have taken many courses, but none like COMM 243A COMM 243A is a communication course that fulfills one of the major’s requirements. The course allows students to work with the school’s newspaper, the Coyote Chronicle. In this course, we write for the weekly newspaper while enhancing various necessary skills that are taught by Professor Jim Smart. If you are a communication major, it is essential you take this course to further your knowledge of the communication industry. I strongly encourage every … [Read more...] about PR Comm course like no other
CSUSB alum elected CSU almuni president
By Manuel Sandoval |Staff Writer| CSUSB Alum, Dia Poole, was elected president of the CSU Alumni Council. In July Poole was inaugurated and has since partnered with CSU for a highly successful Class of 3 Million campaign. The campaign is targeted towards CSU alumni where they can share their inspiring graduation stories, leave thank you messages to supportive faculty and staff, attend alumni events, and even share memorable college memories. The inspiration for the name of the Class of 3 Million campaign came from the fact that CSU Universities have over 3 million alumni. “The CSU is constantly holding events and programs to bring CSU alumni together,” said Public Affairs … [Read more...] about CSUSB alum elected CSU almuni president
CSUSB Spring Into Media Symposium
By Shane Burrell |Sports Editor| The 2015 Communication Symposium brought acknowledgements to communication students who are outstanding, along with students who sought more information of how to expand their future careers. The Symposium is a way for the communications department and the College of Arts and Letters to acknowledge communication students. Chelsea Galvez was awarded the prize for the Most Outstanding Mass Communications student, and Amanda Fernandez who, through all odds, triumphed over sickness to show that she is the best in radio. The Symposium also included a keynote speaker and multiple panels with CSUSB Alumni. After the ceremony, students, speakers, … [Read more...] about CSUSB Spring Into Media Symposium
Speech development for Coyotes
By Daleth Quintanilla |Staff Writer| CSUSB Toastmasters empowers members to develop communication and leadership skills. Toastmasters International is a non-profit organization founded by Ralph C. Smedley in 1945. Meetings start with impromptu table talks and guests are both welcomed and encouraged to speak. Toastmasters meetings are an hour long and consist of workshops where members give speeches in a no-pressure atmosphere. Members are given a week to prepare speeches. Approximately half the meeting time is dedicated to speeches alone. There is no instructor in Toastmasters meetings, but there is a President (Rusty Palmer), Vice President of Education (Erika Samperio), Vice … [Read more...] about Speech development for Coyotes
Kassandra Marie Johnston is promoting communication students
By Daleth Quintanilla |Staff Writer| Meet Kassandra Marie Johnston, full time student and president of the Public Relations Students Society of America (PRSSA). Johnston is 20 years old and in her third year at CSUSB. Johnston is majoring in health science with a concentration in health management and a minor in communications. PRSSA helps promote communication students by offering weekly workshops that help develop self-branding and networking. The workshops teach students to write cover letters and resumes as well as letters for sponsorship and donations. They also teach the importance of social networking, and have several professional advisers throughout the quarter share their … [Read more...] about Kassandra Marie Johnston is promoting communication students
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