By Sierra Marrero | Assistant Community Editor Stereotypes—a method to categorize people, can not only used to diminish an individuals self worth but also causes a division from ones own culture. Whether it’s subconsciously or consciously, sociology research shows that we all use stereotypes. Stereotypes are not limited to just race, but are made within the contexts of gender, religion, class, sexuality, etc. As cliché as some people may think stereotypes are when discussing its relevance in society, many underestimate the power it truly holds on people. One riddle included in research conducted by Mikaela Wapman (CAS’14) and Deborah Belle, asked participants to solve this riddle: “A … [Read more...] about Deconstructing the Types
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Racial Ambiguity
By Erendy Torres |Staff Writer| Have you ever been asked, "What are you?" Have you ever wondered about someone's mysterious ethnic background? There are times we cannot pinpoint someone's race by their physical appearance. We call this "racial ambiguity." "Someone that is racially ambiguous does not possess the stereotypical physical attributes of his or her supposed racial category. It is the physical features that one notices first about another individual when trying to determine that person’s racial identity," as defined by Cindy Veronica Vargas in the study, "What Are You? A Study Of Racial Ambiguity." "Skin color, hair texture, facial features are racial markers that … [Read more...] about Racial Ambiguity
President Morales honored for diversity
By Joel Cruz |Staff Writer| CSUSB President Tomás D. Morales was presented with a special resolution by the Association of Latino Faculty, Staff and Students in support of his commitment to diversity during the organization's annual winter celebration. The resolution recognized Morales's efforts in establishing the Office of Diversity as well as the university's new Strategic Plan, which will serve as a guideline that will take CSUSB from 2015 to 2020. "By the year 2020, we would like to see a four-year graduation rate of 15 percent or higher and six-year graduation rate of 50 percent or higher," stated Morales in an email. "Even more exciting, we want … [Read more...] about President Morales honored for diversity
PR – Spring- News Week 7 Black Students Falling Behind
By Cherae Hunt |Staff Writer| Black college students are less likely to graduate with a bachelor’s degree than any other ethnicity, according to The State of Higher Education in California – Black Report. The percentages of graduating with a bachelor’s degree is higher than a decade ago but is still less than the percentage of white graduates, the report said. More than 90 percent of these black adults have a high school diploma but only 23 percent have at least a bachelor’s degree versus 42 percent of White adults, according to the Campaign for College Opportunity. All the students interviewed were black students. “No, I don’t think black students are set up to fail in … [Read more...] about PR – Spring- News Week 7 Black Students Falling Behind
Campus shows great diversity
By Ivanna Carlos |Staff Writer| Diversity can lead to creativity and CSUSB has plenty of it. In today's environment, diversity plays a big part. According to the CSUSB website, our campus has the second highest African American and Hispanic enrollments of all public universities in California. "Having this much diversity on campus can bring good and also bad," said CSUSB student Lilian Gutierrez. "You can come across someone that doesn't speak the same language as you." Diversity may create barriers between people, causing difficulties in relationships. These obstacles may stem from subtleties of the same language and disputes in colloquialisms, not including interplay between … [Read more...] about Campus shows great diversity
Interracial dating is a good thing and should be more prominent on campus
By Angelice Romero |Staff Writer| Apparently there are not as many interracial couples in the San Bernardino county and at CSUSB. I heard it was partially because people like to stick to their own, although San Bernardino is a racially diverse city. I think people should not rule out dating someone outside their race and everyone should try dating a different ethnicity at least once in their life. Sophomore Sandy Arevalo, feels that dating outside your race is interesting because she gets to learn a different culture. Sandy, who is Mexican-American is currently dating a Caucasian guy. The issue she originally had was the language barrier between her parents and her current … [Read more...] about Interracial dating is a good thing and should be more prominent on campus