By Marlyn Rodriguez and Marion Gil |Asst. Managing Editor and News Editor| James Appel, a medical doctor who worked in Liberia during the Ebola crisis, gave a presentation at CSUSB on Nov. 17. During the event, Appel focused on providing practical and useful knowledge about Ebola and his experiences with it during his time in West Africa, and how it is handled both in Liberia and America. Despite primarily working with non-Ebola patients, Appel has extensive knowledge about Ebola due to his work in Africa and believes the fear American media is causing outweighs the information they are providing. “I think that the American media completely blows things out of proportion. We’ve had … [Read more...] about James Appel explains Ebola at CSUSB
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White Denim pours a cup of “Corsicana Lemonade”
By Alyssa Gradias |Staff Writer| White Denim released their fifth studio album, Corsicana Lemonade, Oct. 29. They are a four-piece, indie-rock band with a variety of music influences from blues, psychedelic rock, punk rock and soul. The band formed in 2005 and have been banging out EPs and full albums ever since. Corsicana Lemonade focuses on the aspect of growing older yet still trying to figure things out, reflecting the just-turned thirty year olds' outlook on life and where it is going. For example, lead James Petralli sings, "I know you think that it’s easy to change, but it’s a symptom of age,” reflecting their coming-of-age stage. This album is a bit different from … [Read more...] about White Denim pours a cup of “Corsicana Lemonade”
Escape the summer heat with upcoming blockbusters
By Shannon Luster |Staff Writer| The blockbuster movies, coming summer soon to a theater near you, will make you laugh, cry, sit on the edge of your seat and are loaded with realistic looking special effects. Get your ticket stubs ready for the five highly anticipated movies, offering you an escape to a cool theater to beat the summer heat. “This is the End” revolves around a group of friends struggling to survive during the Apocalypse and arguing over the last Milky Way candy bar. This hilarious movie sports a talented cast, including James Franco, Jonah Hill, and Seth Rogen. The cast’s strong comedic timing becomes apparent in the trailer, as well as presenting a reason for … [Read more...] about Escape the summer heat with upcoming blockbusters
Attack ads: proceed with caution
By Sara Nydam |Staff Writer| Negative campaigns prove to be an effective way to sway voters but are harmful to the decision making process of those listening. Although you like to believe you judge people based on merit and reputability, it is human nature to focus on the bad rather than the good. This is why attack ads have worked in the past and will work in upcoming elections, because “there’s nothing like a sinister portrayal of a greedy, self- centered villain, replete with grainy images and menacing music, to stir up our unconscious minds,” reported The Los Angeles Times. I believe that attack ads normally begin as ridiculous exaggerations of events that occurred when the … [Read more...] about Attack ads: proceed with caution
ASI election winner: James Walker
By, Jonathan Ng |Staff Writer| James Walker has been declared ASI president for the 2012-2013 academic year. After counting 1243 votes, James Walker won the three-way election with over 53.7% of the total count, according to the ASI office. As ASI president, Walker plans on making some big changes within the community of CSUSB. “One of the major changes I plan on doing this upcoming academic year is working on the external affairs of CSUSB and expanding the Lobby Corps that ASI implemented earlier this year,” said Walker. Current situations that are surrounding CSUSB are the budget cuts, the CFA, faculty tenure and the unions. Walker plans on building a relationship with state … [Read more...] about ASI election winner: James Walker
Robinson Luncheon
Alejandra Arana| Staff Writer James A. Robinson, one of the founders of the Security Bank of California, was honored as a 2012 Arrowhead Distinguished Executive Officer on Friday, April 20. The award was given by CSUSB’s College of Business and Public Administration office. The luncheon was held in the Obershaw Dining Room in the Upper Commons and was filled with people from San Bernardino and Riverside communities. Robinson is CEO and Chairman of Security Bank of California and has also created the James A. Robinson Scholarship for finance and entrepreneurial students at CSUSB. Proceeds given at the luncheon went towards the scholarship. This award has been presented to … [Read more...] about Robinson Luncheon
Basketball Excitement: It’s the Finals
By Chris Hanley |Staff Writer| NBA superstars Dirk Nowitzki and LeBron James will meet each other in battle to decide who will win his first NBA championship ring. This year’s NBA Finals include of two the league’s most uniquely talented basketball superstars that sports fans have ever seen. James came into the league and was crowned “King James” from the start of his rookie season. No one has come into the league straight out of high school and has lived up to the expectations like James, except for maybe a guy named Kobe. Starting his career in Cleveland, he gave them six of the best years that the sports franchise has seen. The amazing dunks, triple doubles and excitement was … [Read more...] about Basketball Excitement: It’s the Finals