By Michael Isberto |Staff Writer| A course on mindfulness is one of the newest additions to CSUSB’s curriculum. The Communication Studies department dedicates an entire class on helping students strengthen their focus by helping them stay in the present. I believe this is great for students and it is a crucial skill to have for everything we do. “I’m interested in taking Mindfulness & Communication because it sounds rad,” said student Coleen Cabral. “I would like to learn how to be mindful and how to meditate and to live in the present moment. To distress from my other four classes I’m going to take. It’s a way to knock out an upper-division elective requirement without … [Read more...] about Mindfulness is a powerful tool
CC Briefs
By Joel Cruz | Staff Writer | Spending more on weed than snacks (Feb.2) Americans have spent more money on legal marijuana than on Cheetos and Doritos combined in 2015. A total of $5.4 billion was spent on legal marijuana, which does not account for sales of illegal marijuana, while $4.9 billion was spent on Doritos, Cheetos, and Funyuns combined. The total includes over $1 billion in legal marijuana sales in California, $1 billion in Colorado, and half a billion dollars in sales in Washington State, according to The Denver Post. Despite the numbers, investors are still weary of the federal restrictions in which marijuana is still 100 percent illegal. Marijuana business stocks were … [Read more...] about CC Briefs
Youtube the next hulu?
By Nicholas Whitt |Staff Writer| YouTube has created a subscription service called YouTube Red, and it opens up multiple avenues on how it may provide online video and educational content. "Google has been breaking even in terms of revenue and cost production with YouTube for the past nine years," according to Dan Bates, a writer for DailyMail.com. Charging people money to watch some of their favorite creators make unique content is the same principle as the famous web based video content Hulu followed. Hulu, back in 2009, used to be free for everyone and gained most of their revenue from ads, just like YouTube. Now, Hulu is a subscription service with only certain content … [Read more...] about Youtube the next hulu?
FCC says no to “Do not Track”
By Raequan Harrison |Staff Writer| A proposal to shutdown Internet tracking was annulled on Friday, Nov. 6. According to Rueters, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) dismissed a petition that would have required Internet giants, such as Facebook and Google, to let consumers opt out of having their online activity tracked. The FCC regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories, according to FCC.gov According to The Inquirer News, Consumer Watchdog, a lobby group, filed a petition in June with the FCC asking that it enforce the honoring of tracking requests … [Read more...] about FCC says no to “Do not Track”
Google bootcamp bridges gap for developer students
By Aldon Stiles |Staff Writer| Google and the computer programming school General Assembly plan to launch a boot camp for mobile developers to bridge the gap between the instruction of public institutions and working knowledge. The program will be a 12-week course offered on General Assembly campuses nationwide, according to Bloomberg. “There are a couple of trends that are emerging in Higher Education that the Google boot camp demonstrates,” stated Dr. Victoria Seitz, professor and chair of the Department of Marketing at CSUSB. “One is the increased involvement of corporations to take the reins in educating the workforce to suit their needs and the fact that public institutions … [Read more...] about Google bootcamp bridges gap for developer students
You’re not as smart as you think you are
By Jessica Arciniega |Staff Writer| Are you smarter than a 5th grader? Or better yet, are you smarter than a search engine? Searching online may make you think you’re smarter than you actually are, according to Matthew Fisher, a doctoral student in cognitive psychology at Yale University. People can search just about anything online instantaneously, leading them to believe they learned this knowledge themselves, despite relying on a search engine. “We think the information is leaking into our head, but really the information is stored somewhere else entirely,” said Fisher. Fisher explained that online searchers believe they took the time to search and become knowledgeable with … [Read more...] about You’re not as smart as you think you are
Technology today for tomorrow
By Jessica Arciniega |Staff Writer| Here are four examples of futuristic technology currently on the horizon. Self-driving car First, Google is currently working on a driver-less car system after filing a patent last year. You may ask yourself if self-driving cars are safe. "Self-driving cars have the potential to significantly increase driving safety," stated a Google spokesperson on mashable.com Don't worry now, driver-less cars are not tested unless there are two operators inside. After the car has been proven to drive safely with two, then only one driver will be needed. Despite being aware of the safety reviews, student Oliver Escaper said, "I still wouldn't … [Read more...] about Technology today for tomorrow
Chronicle news briefs
By Yara Del Rio-Dominguez |Staff Writer| Tuberculosis on a Rise (Oct. 24) The Ebola outbreak has shifted everyone’s attention from the Tuberculosis (TB) epidemic that is on the rise. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nine million cases of TB were reported in 2013. In terms of death toll, TB comes in second to HIV/AIDS. Vatican Library Goes Digital, Costing Millions (Oct. 26) The Vatican will use a digital format developed by NASA to digitize thousands of its rarest books. The Vatican is looking to raise $63 million in order to complete its digital transfer, according to geek.com. The public will be able to view the pages in its digital form for … [Read more...] about Chronicle news briefs
Right to be forgotten list to remove people from search unrelated to public interest
By Jacob Collins |Staff Writer| A European court case may make a lasting impact on the internet by offering a way for individuals who have been unjustly accused or maligned to petition search engines to stop linking their name to disparaging material. The so-called “right to be forgotten” allows people to petition search engines like Google to remove links to articles online that are no longer considered relevant to that person’s current life. However, if a matter is still of public interest, the request may be denied. There have been strong reactions to the ruling on both sides. Eric Posner wrote in a Slate article, “The European “right to be forgotten” is the most important right … [Read more...] about Right to be forgotten list to remove people from search unrelated to public interest
FBI tries to fight cellphone encryption
By Anthony Silva |Staff Writer| The FBI has begun preparations to take action against Apple and Google’s plans to keep cell phone information private, according to a New York Times article. Apple and Google announced new software that would automatically make the contents of any cell phone private by using codes that the companies claim they won’t be able to unlock. This announcement came in the wake of last year’s National Security Agency (NSA) leak, in which Edward Snowden disclosed confidential documents about government agencies collecting information on Americans. The proposed encryption would make law enforcement investigations involving phones difficult, according to the New … [Read more...] about FBI tries to fight cellphone encryption