By Saeed Villanueva |Staff Writer| A year after the San Bernardino terrorist attack, the city continues to work with the community to build awareness and ensure public safety. On Dec. 2, San Bernardino and CSUSB is partnering together to host an event called “Honor. Reflect. Rebuild,” in the Coussoulis Arena at 6 p.m., which would mark the one year anniversary of the tragic mass shooting. The terrorist attack that took the lives of 14 people while severely injuring 22 others, happened at the Inland Regional Center off of South Waterman Avenue last December. The attack was one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. soil. “Honor. Reflect. Rebuild” isn’t only an event to … [Read more...] about Building awareness in the city
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Coyote community honors victims at vigil
By Emmanuel Gutierrez |Features Editor| "It may be difficult to dream when you're still bleeding," said CSUSB professor Dr. Dany Doueiri at the CSUSB vigil, honoring the victims of the San Bernardino mass shooting; but there is still hope to rise from this tragedy. Two tables, lined with lit candles, sat on either side of the podium where representatives of the Jewish, Islamic, and Christian faiths addressed the audience. Everyone rose to their feet, applauding the bravery of the first responders to the shootings. Fingers cupped around dancing flames, protecting them from the nippy winds that wished to steal the light away. And the clock tower struck for each life … [Read more...] about Coyote community honors victims at vigil
CSUSB community service earns President’s Honor Roll
By Jorge Campos |Staff Writer| CSUSB’s community service earned President’s Honor Roll status and received national recognition for the eighth year in a row. In 2006, the President of the United States started recognizing higher institutions who provide community service that improves the health, education and surroundings of the community. The Honor Roll’s Presidential Award is the highest federal recognition an institute can receive for their commitment to serving the community, according to the Corporation for National and Community Service. “The CSUSB volunteers have spent over 82,000 hours of community service,” said CSUSB’s Director of Community Engagement Diane … [Read more...] about CSUSB community service earns President’s Honor Roll
CSUSB sorority wins history journal award
By Taniya Harwell |Staff Writer| Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society was awarded first prize in the Gerald D. Nash History Journal competition for its student journal, “History in the Making.” This marks the fourth year of academic honors for the history society. The Alpha Delta Nu chapter of Phi Alpha Theta also took home the 2014 award for best student journal. “History in the Making” is comprised of essays, articles and literature reviews written and edited by CSUSB students. The journal, sponsored by Phi Theta Alpha, is published each spring. “We are delighted to announce that through a genuine department-wide effort, our students once again produced an … [Read more...] about CSUSB sorority wins history journal award