By Erika Aguilar |Staff Writer| In light of recent police shootings, states across the country are pushing for the passing of the 'Blue Lives Matter' (BLM) bill. This bill will increase criminal penalties for crimes committed against officers to provide protection for law enforcement and prevent threats against them. Police believe they are being victimized by criminals and targeted as a hate group for the fact that they are the authority. The bill could possibly make an effort to reduce that amount by providing protection to officers, especially In states and cities such as San Bernardino, which have a high rate of homicides. Police would have more protection in regards to … [Read more...] about Blue Lives Matter Law
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by Essence Dennis |Staff Writer| Mexico legalizes Vigilantism (Jan. 27) Mexico has legalized vigilantes after they captured a cartel leader. The self-appointed group of citizens captured “four top leaders” from the drug cartel known as “Knights Templar.” The government allowed the group to become part of a civilian group referred to as “Rural Defense Corps.” “I believe this is a really positive thing that’s happening in Mexico, the cartels are a big problem and the police (that aren’t corrupt) need help,” said student Miguel Rincon Jr. Incredible findings in sloth fur (Jan. 28) Sloth fur has been found to have a type of fungi that carries anti-parasitic, anti-cancer and … [Read more...] about Chronicle news briefs
Part 2 of a Special 2 part series: Campus Police speak out about danger zones
By Phil Ruddle |Staff Writer| Last week the Chronicle published a feature on the campus website that most people didn't even know existed. If you missed it, you can find part one at coyotechronicle.net In last week’s issue, we learned about the crime map which let students visit their campus website and view what crimes occurred on campus and where. In addition, the crime map gives you access to reported crimes on campus from the most recent month all the way back to 2008. The Chronicle found an noteworthy pattern of crimes last week in part one where multiple crimes were reported in month’s succession in the same exact area at University Village. After speaking to campus … [Read more...] about Part 2 of a Special 2 part series: Campus Police speak out about danger zones
Libya’s new age: Gaddafi killed in crossfire
By Eric Brown |Managing Editor| The Libyan road to revolution has been marred by bloodied conflict, corruption and distrust but with the capture and death of former dictator, Muammar Gaddafi, the state of civil war seems to have officially reached an end. While official fighting has been over for some weeks now, Gaddafi has remained elusive since the toppling of his regime. Targeted by many international organisations for crimes against humanity, the justice of his death still hangs as a question to the world. Gaddafi capture was not by coalition forces or covert operatives from major players but instead he was brought in alive and unharmed by troops from the National Transitional … [Read more...] about Libya’s new age: Gaddafi killed in crossfire
Local Shootings leave students shocked
By Katherine Henley |Staff Writer| San Bernardino County has a reputation of being unsafe among most residents, who reside here. There have been at least three shootings brought to the publics’ attention in the area surrounding the school in the past weeks. To add to this reputation a man robbed the Weinerschnitzel, located at 190 Baseline in Rialto. The suspect used a gun to force the employees to the back of the store and stuffed undisclosed amounts of money into his jacket before leaving said the police, according to the San Bernardino Sun. Then, in the 1300 block of Garner Ave in San Bernardino a 16-year-old boy was fatally wounded and his brother was shot in the foot after getting … [Read more...] about Local Shootings leave students shocked