By Lupe Perez |Staff Writer| Tattoos—a form of body art that people have as a form of self-expression. The meaning behind a tattoo can range from something near and dear, or something as simple as an impulse. Many people feel their tattoos represent their background and life as a whole. Its almost as if their identity is naked without having the ink on their public image. Ink is permanent, but it is no longer as big of a taboo in society as it once was. Tattoos were once a form of rebellion and were seen as unprofessional and needed to remain hidden. Now, they are a form of body art and self-expression, the portrayal of a person as a whole. People go through times in … [Read more...] about Students unleash the true meaning behind their ink
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By: Elle Carlos | Staff Writer | Iron Max 1/18/16 A 5-year-old superhero made his Marvel debut as "Iron Max" in the Iron Man comic book. When Max Levy had a metal plate inserted in his chest to assist his battle against hemophilia, he quickly realized, "I'm Iron Man!," according to an article on nbc.news.com. Marvel writers got wind of the story when #IronMax appeared on social media. Along with the Iron Max comic, his photo and story were featured in the back, with hopes to inspire children everywhere who are battling a disease. Space Fashion 1/15/16 Virgin Galactic partnered with Adidas' Y-3 designer to create fashionable spacesuits. Following … [Read more...] about News Briefs
Capturing Yosemite’s significance
By Alyssa Gradias |Staff Writer| In celebration of Yosemite National Park's 125th anniversary, Art 238 graphic design students created posters that captured the parks significance. Known for their granite cliffs, waterfalls, hiking trails, and its biological diversity Yosemite covers an area of over 700,000 acres with a visitation of over 3 million people each year. There are various activities Yosemite offers year round that attract many visitors such as the availability for people to hike and take easy strolls. While some locations are more hiker-friendly, there are other views that can be enjoyed from in the car. Many scenic trails are designed specifically for cars to … [Read more...] about Capturing Yosemite’s significance
CSUSB sanitizes campus from cigarette butts
Angela Rodriguez |Staff Writer| According to Victorian Litter Action Alliance, an estimated 4.5 trillion cigarette butts are littered worldwide every year. Since our government legislation in the mid-2000s implemented smoking restrictions in public buildings and restaurants, the issue of cigarette butt litter has increased. CSUSB students can help reduce cigarette butts and other tobacco-related waste by joining TerraCycle Inc.’s Cigarette Waste Brigade, a free program dedicated to reducing litter. Upon participating in the program, for every pound of cigarette butts CSUSB collects, a dollar will be donated to Keep America Beautiful. According to a Cigarette Waste Brigade, … [Read more...] about CSUSB sanitizes campus from cigarette butts
Annie Buckley’s art amazes
By Manal Museitef |Staff Writer| A charge of visual artists are illuminating the art world this spring with their inspiring and aesthetically pleasing pieces. One that shines in particular is CSUSB's very own Annie Buckley, an assistant professor of visual studies. Buckley's work is known for hitting the personal nerves of her audience as she addresses the ideas of consciousness and connectivity. "My goal was to express our sense of being, who we are as humans and our own individual experiences," said Buckley. Buckley has recently shown several of her pieces in an exhibit, "Annie Buckley: Into the Deep" held at CSUSB's very own Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art (RAFFMA). … [Read more...] about Annie Buckley’s art amazes
Diaries of a Jet Setter: A guy’s guide to getting lost: San Fran
By R. Anthony Diaz |Asst. Features Editor| If you’re headed to San Francisco you don’t have to wear flowers in your hair, but I do recommend bringing a cardigan. Mark Twain was once quoted saying, “The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco." I don’t think he was joking, but don’t let this discourage you from visiting. I call this my favorite southwest city, because it's the only place aside from Phoenix that you could actually fly to at the spur of the moment for less than $100 each way. If you’re traveling within California, Southwest Airlines is almost always the way to go. If you do head here for a 36 hour getaway, remember that the best times to visit is … [Read more...] about Diaries of a Jet Setter: A guy’s guide to getting lost: San Fran
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