Kaila Morales |Staff Writer| We are just days away from the annual NFL Super Bowl kickoff. Feb. 7, marks the 50th anniversary of football's biggest game, which will take place at the San Francisco 49ers' Levi's Stadium this year. Each year the Super Bowl sets a new record for overall viewers. With last year's ratings at 114.4 million, the ratings are likely to increase for this year's game, according to International Business Times. Before you turn on your T.V. at 3:30 p.m. to CBS, here's what's to expect. Let's start off with who's playing, we have five-time league MVP Peyton Manning leading the Denver Broncos and first time NFC champion Cam Newton with the Carolina … [Read more...] about Super Bowl 50 Celebration
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Caution too much caffeine is not a good thing
By Marlyn Rodriguez |Staff Writer| Nine out of 10 adults in North America consume some form of caffeine on a daily basis. We are too dependent on caffeine and it is not as beneficial to us as we think. According to the Mayo Clinic, taking in 200 to 300 milligrams of caffeine equivalent to about two to four cups of coffee a day is not harmful. Christine Weinkauff, a psychology professor on campus, is an avid coffee drinker but said, “In life, moderation is key. There are benefits to a couple cups of coffee a day but getting beyond two or three cups, the benefits begin to become outweighed by the consequences.” Healthy amounts of caffeine has shown to be … [Read more...] about Caution too much caffeine is not a good thing
The Blue Coyote Pub & Eatery
By Oscar Hernandez |Staff Writer| http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyxoZIerc1A Take a tour of The Blue Coyote Pub & Eatery, located in the Santos Manuel Student Union. … [Read more...] about The Blue Coyote Pub & Eatery
Energy drinks destroys teeth enamel, health
By Angela E. Rodriguez |Staff Writer| Students looking for a quick fix to pull an all-nighter for finals should be cautious. As finals approach, we all suffer from sleep deprivation due to late night cramming. For many it means stocking up on energy drinks like Red Bull, Monster, Rock Stars and so forth to help them keep motivated to study the entire night without feeling tired. Even though these popular drinks help energize their consumers, they have harmful side effects which include jitters, changes in heart rate and according to healthmad.com a “crash phase.” “Many people get sick in the ‘crash phase.’ [Their] energy will be gone, which makes [them] think that another energy … [Read more...] about Energy drinks destroys teeth enamel, health
Dinner in the Desert: The Salted Pig
By Eric Brown |Online Editor| It's my intention to bring to light some of the finer places to eat around the Inland Empire in this Dinner in the Desert blog. This week I will look at The Salted Pig in Riverside, CA; click on the map to the right for directions and check out my blog below. Located next to the municipal center of Riverside is an exquisite burger bar that specializes in pork manifestations and craft brew. The Salted Pig is easy to miss tucked away next to tall buildings in downtown Riverside, and from the outside it is not ornately adorned, but as soon as you step inside you forget you were standing next to bleak city buildings as you are greeted with its cozy hide-away … [Read more...] about Dinner in the Desert: The Salted Pig