By Estefania Torres |Asst. A&E Editor| College education is one of the most talked about topics among young adults. High school graduates are usually faced with the hard decision of either getting their degree or going straight to work. Some people argue that education is needed to make a decent living, while others believe that education is a waste of money and time. In the economy that we live in today, an education is needed to live a comfortable life. "By the year 2020, 65 percent of all jobs in the economy will require post-secondary education and training beyond high school," according to a report published by Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce titled … [Read more...] about Oh, the places you’ll go with a college degree
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Outstanding graduates
By Stephanie Para |Staff Writer| CSUSB students have endured all sorts of obstacles to make it out on top and graduate this year. Rowen Concepcion Rowen Concepcion is a graduate student here at CSUSB. He will be graduating on Friday, June 13, 2014 with a Master's degree in computer science. He has endured senior projects, master thesis deadlines, and even academic probation. “One, my friends saying that you can do this [kept me going]. My mentor told me to think of this as a distant memory, if you survive it, and she said I will, then I will be ready for anything. Two, I was so close to the finish line. All I had was my master's thesis. To quit when I was 80 percent done, … [Read more...] about Outstanding graduates
Graduation fees hit students’ pockets
By Aimee Villalpando |Staff Writer| Fifteen of the 23 CSU campus graduates face costly fees to receive their diploma and/or participate in commencement, reports the Oakland Tribune. According to ABC News, more than a dozen California state universities have raised diploma prices and the amount of fees in the past few years. While CSUSB requires a non-refundable $35 fee to be submitted with the application to participate in commencement, Cal State East Bay charges its students $45. San Francisco State’s graduation fee was $40 two years ago but now charges its students $100, not including $45 tickets for attendees. While graduation fees are not new to students, some are feeling … [Read more...] about Graduation fees hit students’ pockets
Coyotes recruited at Career Development Center fair
By Angela Rodriguez IStaff Writer| CSUSB’s Career Development Center (CDC) held the Social and Behavioral Sciences Career/Graduate Fair on Jan. 30 in the Santos Manuel Student Union (SMSU) from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The career fair was designed to introduce students to professionals in the working world and expose them to different types of jobs they can acquire with a degree in social and behavioral sciences. “I didn’t even know this event was going on today but there’s a lot of employers here. And grad school information, that’s pretty helpful to me since I’m just beginning looking into grad programs,” said student Karla Alivizo. The on-campus exhibition was open to all present … [Read more...] about Coyotes recruited at Career Development Center fair
Mother-daughter duo shine at CSUSB
By Gabbie Corral |Staff Writer| Kimley Jones and her daughter, Kourtney, have been attending CSUSB together for the last five years and have been loving every minute of it. They will both graduate together this June—Kimley with a master’s degree in education and Kourtney with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. “I love that even though [CSUSB] is a decent-sized campus, it’s still like a small campus because the professors have been so nice to me and they know who I am. I love that personal touch,” said Kimley when asked what her favorite thing about being a student was. She hopes to attain a local teaching job after graduation and give back to students in a similar way. Kourtney … [Read more...] about Mother-daughter duo shine at CSUSB
CSUSB grads face stern reality check
By Angelina Garibay |Staff Writer| You may have heard it said, “Don’t quit your day job.” It is usually said in a sarcastic tone, hinting that you wouldn’t make it anywhere else. That is good advice for those graduating next week because unemployment rates are up to 11.9 percent in California and 13.3 percent in San Bernardino County, according to the Employment Development Dept. of California. Graduation can be a rewarding time, as you finally get your diploma after years of hard work, and of course there’s the gifts. Hopefully you get cash. After all, who wants a gold pen with your name engraved on it? Life has been all about you and achieving your goals toward your chosen … [Read more...] about CSUSB grads face stern reality check
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