By Cherae Hunt |Staff Writer| Three of this years' California State University graduates were awarded $10,000 scholarships to celebrate three million living alumni. The winners of the scholarship are Paul Gomez of CSU Los Angeles, Gordon Jones of CSU Northridge and Dana Stemig of San Jose State and CSU Stanislaus. They were randomly selected from thousands of entries on CSU’s digital Class of Three Million Yearbook, according to an article in The Sun. “Wow that’s amazing! I am graduating this year and it is really exciting I’m going to be one of those three million alumni,” said student Cecily Blisten. Scholarships may be used for furthering their education, the award can be used … [Read more...] about CSU alumni scholarships awarded
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Millennials deal with harsh criticism
By Ariana Cano |Staff Writer| Our generation has its fair share of slackers and innovators and it is important for individuals who criticize our millennials to understand this. Generation Y, also known as millennials, are individuals who were born in the years ranging from the early 1980s to the early 2000s, which is a big gap that includes people between the ages of 11 to 32. Although, millennials constitute a wide age range, some people tend to focus on adolescents and young adults. These adolescents and young adults are frequently labeled as lazy, narcissistic, and dumb by authors like Mark Bauerlein in, “The Dumbest Generation” and Jean M. Twenge in “Generation Me,” as well … [Read more...] about Millennials deal with harsh criticism
2014 graduates idled by economy
By Marlyn Rodriguez |Opinions Editor| College and high school graduates between the ages of 17 and 42 have become idled by the weak and recovering economy. Due to this, graduates are becoming less active or inactive in the economy because they are either unemployed and/or not attending school. Although the recession ended about five years ago, the labor market is still slowly recovering. The labor market has lost over 7 million jobs. The Economic Policy Institute (EPI) recently released a report analyzing the working conditions of high school and college graduates. Researchers found that during a three-year period, the percentage of unemployed graduates has increased. They also … [Read more...] about 2014 graduates idled by economy
Skills employers wish college graduates had
By Clarissa Toll |Staff Writer| It takes more than just the knowledge in a specific field to be hired. Employers want applicants to display “soft” skills, or personal communication skills. According to Fox Business, recent college graduates are lacking professional skills that will get them hired in today’s job market. “Despite their persistent use of social media and texting, a top complaint from employers about Millennial-age workers is their lack of communication skills,” said Kathryn Buschman Vasel of Fox Business. These soft skills, also known as people skills, focus on the college graduate’s communication skills in interpersonal interactions and their ability to work in … [Read more...] about Skills employers wish college graduates had
Unemployment in Youth
By Torilynn Qualls |Staff Writer| Unemployment continues to rise for the youth of America ages 18 to 24; a steady rate of 11.2 percent of all “Millennials” are classified as unemployed. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report released Oct. 22 showed that the economy added 148,000 jobs in the month of September versus the 180,000 that were expected. The government projects three of the 30 occupations with the largest projected number of job openings by 2020 will require a bachelor’s degree or higher to fill the position; the remainder will likely require a high school diploma at most, according to USA Today. Some critics blame the recent implementation of Obamacare for the … [Read more...] about Unemployment in Youth
CSUSB PJ drive tailors to children in need
By Tiffiny Gaston | Staff Writer| A pajama drive for at risk youth in the San Bernardino foster care system was held at CSUSB this past quarter. The goal of the pajama drive was to "tailor the focus for all children in need," said Aurora Vilchis, Educational Counseling Graduate Student Association Vice President. In San Bernardino County there are approximately 5,000 children who are currently in the foster care system. According to the San Bernardino County Government website, only 34 percent of children are placed with relatives or non-relative extended family members. Approximately half of the children in the foster care system have been awaiting placement for a year or … [Read more...] about CSUSB PJ drive tailors to children in need
Youth Unemployment
By, Julia Matulionis |Staff Writer| For young adults (ages 18-29) unemployment is at 12 percent, compared to the 7.9 percent rate of unemployment for the entire nation, according to a recent press release by Generation Opportunity, a non-profit organization. Among other things, this can be contributed to lack of opportunity and the organization is urging young people to pay closer attention to politics and get out and vote. In 2008, President Obama stood on the platform of hope. He urged young Americans to get to the polls and they did, with 66 percent of young Americans voted for Obama in the 2008 election. According to The Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning … [Read more...] about Youth Unemployment
Theron Laudermill, life after CSUSB
By Britney Carter |Staff Writer| This season, CSUSB men's basketball has shown flashes of brilliance and overwhelming potential. Theron Laudermill, a senior from Riverside, has had a great influence on the exceptional season that the Coyotes have had so far. Although he was a redshirt during his first year as a Coyote, Laudermill has made notable contributions during the 2 years he has played. He started in 21 of the 27 games last season and has continued his role as a starter this season as well. He has impressively scored in double figures in 13 games, including a 16 point performance against a tough UCLA squad earlier this year. Born in Riverside, Laudermill was raised … [Read more...] about Theron Laudermill, life after CSUSB
Forget the benz, choose something affordable
By Brent Thompson |Staff Writer| Imagine yourself in a brand new convertible with the top down and the air blowing through your hair. Your favorite music is blasting through your brand new speakers and a beautiful guy or girl is sitting next to you as you wind down the Pacific Coast Highway. Now, come back to reality. You’re graduating, you have to pay off your student loans and the numerous amounts of other bills you have and you’re about to enter into one of the worst job markets this country has ever seen. But, just because your finances are low doesn’t mean you have to take the bus to those big job interviews. You can still get there in style with a practical and … [Read more...] about Forget the benz, choose something affordable