As of Jan. 12, OmniTrans sbX bus riders can commute quickly on Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. OmniTrans is a suitable eco-friendly quick fix for getting to destinations because of its fast, pleasant and low-cost option to avoid traffic. The economic bus gets passengers where they need to be in a safe manner. The Federal Transit Administration has gone as far as extending the road on an existing highway specifically for buses. The FTA guarantees their projects will have the least negative effects on the surrounding communities. The transit service departs from the university bus stop on University Parkway every 20 minutes and makes multiple stops on Little … [Read more...] about New sbX Saturday Service
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Start your “who” here
By Destiny Guzman |Staff Writer| Involvement and participation in school activities create a more enjoyable and meaningful college experience. “My definition of a meaningful college experience is an experience in which you can get something out of – not just for yourself but for others as well,” said student Alberto Rendon. Rendon is an active student who is involved in a variety of organizations like the Kappa Sigma fraternity, Anime Club, Local Matters (CSUSB television production); and on top of all of that, he is the president of the Society for Student Filmmakers (SSF). Going to your classes, leaving right after and not participating in any school activities, opportunities … [Read more...] about Start your “who” here
You know you go to CSUSB when…
By Adrian Carlos |Staff Writer| Endless Starbucks line, building frustration from waiting for a parking spot that seems will never appear and waking up frantically in the Student Union after over-sleeping. These are just a few of the things that unite us as students and characterize CSUSB pride. What makes CSUSB students different from students from other universities? I asked students around campus to give me their opinion on what embodies the students here. You know you're a CSUSB student when... "You see the sun come and go down on the same day from the library," said Ivanna Carlos. "When your favorite color and all your clothes are now blue," said Quinn … [Read more...] about You know you go to CSUSB when…
Gas prices driving students to stay on campus
By Dominique Sterling | Staff Writer| It is hard already for us students to worry about exams, school expenses and making the grade etc. tacking on another worry is more add stress. I frequently find myself worrying if I’m going to make it to class on time, now the worry is more will I make it to school at all. Within the last 2 weeks gas prices have made a drastic jump. With the hike in gas prices have risen to over $ 4. According to CNN Money.com, the nationwide average a month ago was $3.45 per gallon. It was also stated that prices have jumped 14 percent so far in 2012. Although the average price is down 37.3 cents from the record high of 4.11 cents in 2008, filling up … [Read more...] about Gas prices driving students to stay on campus
Gas prices burn holes in students pockets
By Tom Stillwagon |Staff Writer| The price of gas has likely gone up in your town again this past week. You aren't alone; the entire nation is facing this dilemma. Gas prices are currently averaging $4.35 per gallon in San Bernardino for regular unleaded. This is up from a national average of $3.27 in December 2011. Students are feeling the extra burden on their wallets. Justin Lamb, student commuter from Riverside, is no exception. “My mom, she would give me some gas money each week,” said Lamb. “It used to last me all week, like 15 or 20 bucks, I could get through a week, week and a half. Now gas is like $4.30 everywhere you go. I can’t even go four or five days driving back … [Read more...] about Gas prices burn holes in students pockets