By Jacqueline Scholten |Staff Writer| A surprise victory was given to Rick Santorum, former senator of Pennsylvania, who won all three election contests taking place on Feb 7. This has shaken the Mitt Romney campaign and reminded Republicans that there is a long way to go in the race for the Republican nominee. Santorum won elections in Minnesota, Missouri and Colorado. Colorado and Minnesota were caucus elections and Missouri was a “beauty contest” primary, consequently no electoral votes were awarded for any of them. “I think it lends validity to the caucuses here in Iowa. It shows that it wasn’t a fluke that he’s showing well in other states,” says Tim Kapucian, Iowa’s state … [Read more...] about Santorum takes lead in GOP primaries
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Wilcox-Herzog wins Golden Apple Award
By Jacqueline Scholten |Staff Writer| Dr. Amanda Wilcox-Herzog, professor of human development, received the most coveted award of her career during a surprise visit by President Dr. Albert K. Karnig and his entourage on Jan. 19. Wilcox-Herzog received the prestigious Golden Apple Award, which is given to the most outstanding teacher of the year at CSUSB. The criteria for picking this teacher is gathered in a large part from the students evaluations they submit. It is also based on the diversity of the courses and labs that they offer. The winner is chosen by Karnig who is advised by a committee of seven teachers, who have either won the Golden Apple in the past or were elected on … [Read more...] about Wilcox-Herzog wins Golden Apple Award