The investigation of a CSUSB police officer who pulled a gun out on another officer continues as the university declines to comment. Coyote Chronicle has reached out to Joe Gutierrez, the Assistant Director for the Office of Strategic Communication. "We are aware of the incident and an internal investigation is ongoing. Thus, we have no further comment at this time," said Gutierrez. Dr. John Reitzel, an Associate Professor for the Department of Criminal Justice who has worked with the campus for six years, believes there has been a violation of department guidelines. “At the very least, the alleged offending sergeant appears to have violated a bedrock rule of proper firearm … [Read more...] about Criminal justice professor comments on campus police officer incident
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CSUSB Athletics adapt to changes in practice routines
The CSU system has begun the 2020-2021 fiscal year virtually. With many challenges come many changes, one of which being the athletics program. Athletes are not required to return to campus, thus making the department operate differently than usual. When asked about this transition, Athletic Director Shawn Farrell says, “It is times like these that our support is stronger than ever.” Pat Walsh, Head Athletic Trainer, says, “We were looking forward to getting athletes back in the training room to maintain the general health of our students. Little did we know that we were not going to be able to work with them at all.” Walsh takes the lead on physical therapy with student athletes and … [Read more...] about CSUSB Athletics adapt to changes in practice routines
Local communities offer low-risk Halloween activities
Is COVID-19 the real boogeyman this Halloween? According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website, it might as well be.Various Halloween activities were ranked as low, moderate, or high risk. They recommend people to not mingle with others outside the household, rating activities such as parties, haunted houses, hayrides, and trick-or-treating as high-risk. For those who are feeling sick, live with someone who is at higher risk for disease, have tested positive, are waiting for COIVD-19 test results, or have been in contact with someone who has tested positive, the CDC recommends them to stay home. But, do not fret my ghostly friends. Halloween activities … [Read more...] about Local communities offer low-risk Halloween activities
Thinking about the irony in society
Why do we perpetuate and normalize some things that we know are detrimental to our health and are directly linked to death, yet we race to fight COVID? As we live and breathe in the days of COVID-19, a few things have become apparent: that COVID kills, that people are concerned and cautious, and finally, that some will shame and alienate an individual if they don’t agree or comply to the same degree in regards to the first two points. The perplexing bit about all of this, from an outside perspective, would be how we’ve arrived at what seems like a rather backward point in time. The number one killers in the United States are cancer and heart disease, as stated by the CDC, yet we … [Read more...] about Thinking about the irony in society
International Women’s Day gallery exhibit strikes conversations of gender equality on campus
On March 9, 2020, the campus community held a reception in the Center for Global Innovation's lobby in celebration of International Women's Day. CSUSB’s Center for International Studies and Programs and The Santos Manuel Student Union Women’s Resource Center co-hosted a celebration of International Women’s Day 2020 with a gallery exhibit on campus. Dr. Tatiana Karmonova spoke in front of attendees at the start of the reception and touches on the gender wage gap as well as maternity leave. "I hope this small event inspires you to take action and to advocate for equal rights of women," stated Dean Karmonova. Nautica Harden, a sophomore and international business … [Read more...] about International Women’s Day gallery exhibit strikes conversations of gender equality on campus
A Q2S Guide
The Q2S change is happening in less than six months, and it can be intimidating if you don’t have the correct information. Students worry about not being able to finish on time or taking classes that they shouldn’t need to. Departments set up their own criteria, but as far as general education goes, everyone will have to follow the same requirements. Dr. Craig Seal, who is the former dean of the Office of Undergraduate Studies, spoke about the advantages of teaching on a semester system based on his experience with both approaches. “Quarters are so fast. When you get in and you miss a week because something happens, all of a sudden you’re failing a course and there’s no chance to … [Read more...] about A Q2S Guide
Recognizing and celebrating the infinitude of Black History Month
While the month of February is often known for its short duration and Valentine's Day, this time of each year is also recognized and celebrated as Black History Month. The CSUSB community held their annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast in the Coussoulis Arena on January 20, 2020. The event was attended by prominent figures from all over the San Bernardino community, such as Mayor John Valdivia and Eloise Gomez Reyes as a member of the 47th district of the California State Assembly. Keynote speaker Pastor Dwight Radcliff said, “Oftentimes when we come to MLK Celebrations, the conversation is monopolized by the black-white binary of race and racism." However, Pastor … [Read more...] about Recognizing and celebrating the infinitude of Black History Month
Who is Marlo Brooks?
CSUSB student and prominent community figure, Marlo Brooks has decided to take his talents to the political realm and run for City Council, representing the 5th Ward. Brooks, who is trying to balance life as a high performing student and candidate of a local city election, is an English major in his last year at CSUSB. His pillars of integrity, transparency and change encompass his ideal vision to rebuild San Bernardino with voting taking place on March 3. Q: Now that you are finishing your term at CSUSB, how is the transition from student to a local politician? A: I took on that role because I felt that I had mimicked what it was to transition well, to be a responsible … [Read more...] about Who is Marlo Brooks?
Hate crimes: a trend on the rise
There is a trend of hate crimes on the rise in U.S. cities with many groups of marginalized people being targeted. On November 6, 2019, a presentation was held on campus about the trend of hate crimes on the rise, according to a study done by the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism. The presentation was organized by one of the authors of the hate crime study, Brian Levin, a professor of criminal justice at CSUSB. Levin has also written various articles and journals on the subjects of hate crimes and extremism and has even testified before both houses of Congress on the subjects. The presentation given showcased former FBI agent Cynthia Deitle, who served as a member of the … [Read more...] about Hate crimes: a trend on the rise
Campus community’s concerns over parking
As the fall quarter gets busier, the struggle to find parking is at its peak. Campus officials have plans for helping students find parking with the help of new software. Savanna Trombetta, a senior at CSUSB who works two campus jobs, said that finding parking has always been difficult for her, even when she lived in student housing. “I think we can handle the mass number of students here but just not in parking terms because we’re such a heavy commuter campus. I think that the commuter aspect is really negatively impacted the way our parking services work,” said Savanna Trombetta, who is hopeful for the possible parking solution. CSUSB Assistant Professor for Computer Science … [Read more...] about Campus community’s concerns over parking