By Shamce Ahmad |Staff Writer| Small businesses have been growing at an accelerated rate in recent times, but that isn't to say that they do not encounter hardships. The issues that small businesses face have been a focus among local businesses. Problems and obstacles plague the typical upstart businesses, but the good ones find ways to jump through these hoops. Some of these problems include cash flow issues, retaining profitable customers, maintaining the balance of quality and cost growth, and fatigue. Rick Anaya is the owner of Pie Hole, a Los Angeles-based pie shop. He says that for them, creating a price point that is both comfortable for them and customers tends to be an … [Read more...] about The Small Business Experience
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Surviving the Holocaust Event
By Saeed Villanueva |Staff Writer| Dr. Edith Eva Eger, a survivor of the Holocaust, spoke about her inspiring experiences living through one of the darkest periods in human history. The event, "Surviving the Holocaust," was hosted by the University Diversity Committee in the Santos Manuel Student Union Theater on May 16. Eger captivated the crowd of over 500 people. Eger, was only a young teen in 1944 when she and her family was captured and sent to the Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland. When she first arrived at the camp, she recalled meeting the infamous Auschwitz medical officer, Dr. Josef Mengele. Mengele decided which Jewish victims would be sent to the gas … [Read more...] about Surviving the Holocaust Event
CSUSB Community Join for Coyote Cares Day
By Daisy Figueroa & Jordan Ortega |Staff writers| Almost 700 students gathered for the fifth annual Coyote Cares Day to help organizations through out the Inland Empire. The event, hosted by the Office of Community Engagement (OCE) was held Saturday, April 29, as a part of their celebration for National Volunteer Week. “We want to be a good neighbor to the community,” says Diane Podolske, Director of the OCE. “The community gives a lot to us, so this is our way to pay them back.” The event is meant to help the local community support CSUSB day in and day out. Students met at the Commons, where they were greeted with breakfast and music. An array of buses, packed with … [Read more...] about CSUSB Community Join for Coyote Cares Day
Invisible Dropouts
By Saeed Villanueva |Staff Writer| High school graduation rates are on the rise in San Bernardino, but are still below state average. San Bernardino has suffered from low high school graduation rates for years, but has been on a gradual incline since 2010. However, the topic of grade school dropouts has been overlooked in favor of college dropouts, which has received much more media attention. According to the California Department of Education, the graduation rates for San Bernardino County schools in 2015-2016 was 82.6 percent. The dropout rate was 10.4 percent, which correlates to 3,408 students. For San Bernardino, this is a good sign, considering the rate was as high as … [Read more...] about Invisible Dropouts
California Gun Laws
By Saeed Villanueva |Staff Writer| People are split on the issue of gun control in California after the recent shooting at North Park elementary. The recent school shooting in which a teacher and an 8-year-old child lost their lives is just another incident in which gun violence has affected the community. The perpetrator, Cedric Charles Anderson, used a high caliber revolver and had a history of domestic abuse, weapons arrest, and drug possession, according to police reports. According to state law, any person who has had a prior misdemeanor charge receives a 10-year ban from purchasing a gun and a lifetime ban for convicted felons. California is one of the more strict states … [Read more...] about California Gun Laws
More scrambling around for increased tuition
By Brittanie Gutierrez |Staff Writer| The California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees approved a $270 tuition increase to take place fall 2017. According to a statement released from the CSU Office of the Chancellor on March 22, the tuition increase will “generate $77.5 million for student success initiatives.” “If our advocacy efforts do not result in adequately funding the trustees’ budget request, the revenue generated by this increase will allow us to add faculty, courses, advisors and other resources to improve students’ opportunities for success,” said CSU Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer Steve Relyea. At CSUSB, students have felt the impact of … [Read more...] about More scrambling around for increased tuition
Rabbi Fuss: “Word Tzedakah Means Justice”
By Saeed Villanueva |Staff Writer| Rabbi Shmuel Fuss of the Riverside's Habbad Jewish Center was interviewed live in Coyote Radio before the Passover Holiday. For his work with the community, Rabbi Fuss received the Champion of Justice award from Riverside County. Q: Rabbi, can you tell us about your recent award? It was a very special moment. I was very humbled to accept this champion of justice award, justice in the Jewish tradition is huge. It's really important to give back to society. We often hear the word charity. In Judaism, the word for charity is called tzedakah. It means justice and righteousness. If we have an opportunity to give, we should give. Getting this award … [Read more...] about Rabbi Fuss: “Word Tzedakah Means Justice”
Plan an adventure with CSUSB
By: Elina Urrutia | Staff Writer | CSUSB offers new and motivating ways to explore the great outdoors by offering a variety of trips for everyone. Whether it be a hike in the local mountains, an overnight camping trip to a local beach, state or national park, backpacking in the wilderness, snowboarding in local mountain resorts, surfing in California’s beaches, kayaking in the river, the bay, or the ocean. The trips that are available are not only designed for students. They are also designed for faculty, staff, alumni members, affiliates, and community members. “I think it’s great that these trips are offered to just about anyone and not only students and staff because then … [Read more...] about Plan an adventure with CSUSB
Who Are the Refugees?
By Noe Ramos |Staff Writer| Students, faculty, and community members gathered to discuss "Who Are the Refugees?", a panel event focused on bringing awareness and attention to the refugee crisis. The event took place in the College of Education on Feb. 21 and was hosted by the Center of Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies and sponsored by the University Diversity Committee, the Department of Communication Studies, the Mediterranean Studies Academy, and the Muslim Students Association. The key points discussed in the panel were who were the refugees, why do they come here, what are some of the challenges that they face, and how do they come the United States. The three guest … [Read more...] about Who Are the Refugees?
Communication differences
By Yena Hong |Staff Writer| Communication is one of the biggest problems that many Korean students currently face here at CSUSB. Through verbal and nonverbal communication, Korean students find it difficult to adjust to the American culture, and may experience culture shock. One Korean student, Sohyeon Hong, says that the biggest part of culture shock is verbal communication. She explained that she gets confused with slang language in American culture. "One of my group members said 'I am down' in the class discussion," said Hong. "I've never heard this expression before, so I guessed she didn't agree with my opinion [...] Because 'down' sounds negative for me, but it means … [Read more...] about Communication differences
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