By Brittanie Gutierrez |Staff Writer| Food insecurity is a topic that is rarely brought up, often excused by the thought "not happening to me, so it must not be happening." But it's more common than we think. According to the California Association of Food Banks, one out of eight Californians suffer from food insecurity, that's 5.4 million people that do not know where or when they will be getting their next meal. The DEN is CSUSB's very own food pantry that provides students who are going through food insecurity with food and hygiene products. “Our food bank is unique in that it is almost exclusively stocked by the campus. When we look at other campuses, they have external … [Read more...] about The DEN: fighting food insecurity
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SB fights against poverty
By Saeed Villanueva |Staff Writer| San Bernardino fights scarcity by concentrating on homelessness and providing food for lower-income families, but the numbers show the city still has a long way to go in their efforts against poverty. San Bernardino has been through a lot since the city filed for bankruptcy in 2012 and has made gradual improvements to rebuild its economy each year. The county has made strides to improve its homeless situations by creating programs that find shelter for them. The Stepup program has found shelter for plenty of homeless people within the last year. “There are 131 individuals who are chronically homeless and we’ve managed to find shelter for 50 … [Read more...] about SB fights against poverty
The Small Business Experience
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
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