By Janet Curiel |Staff Writer| “Bernie! Bernie! Not me, us!” echoed from over 5200 supporters at the National Orange Show Events Center in San Bernardino on May 24. Democratic presidential nominee, Senator Bernie Sanders visited Riverside earlier that day as part of a string of rallies across the state in an attempt to capture California voters and delegates for the June 7 primary. An ethnically diverse group of attendees, young and old, children and college-aged students lined the outdoor walkways for their chance to listen to Sanders message. While waiting, many were greeted by avid Sanders volunteers, and an appearance by political hopeful Steve Stokes, … [Read more...] about Bern.I.E.dino
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Re|Collect in effect
By Janet Curiel |Staff Writer| Sixty contributors shared personal mementos and nostalgic items, ranging from dolls and record players to items from the Holocaust era, at the Anthropology Museum at CSUSB. The exhibit titled “Re|Collect,” brought together residents across the Inland Empire, which went on display May 31, according to a news release on the CSUSB website by the Office of Strategic Communication. “There’s that old saying, ‘those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it,’” said Rabbi Hillel Cohn, the contributor of the late 1930s baby shoes & German I.D. cards. The objects on display are those “that accidentally acquired … [Read more...] about Re|Collect in effect
Second Annual Korean Festival
By Janet Curiel |Staff Writer| Enriched with food, dance, traditional Korean performances and stunning attire, the Second Annual Korean Festival took us on a journey to experience the roots and future of Korean culture. Presented by the Cross Cultural Center, the festival was held in SMSU on May 6, for a $5 entry. Guests were greeted with a bowl of Bibimbap, a traditional food eaten since the 16th century, according to the presentation by the Bibimbap Backpackers. Traveling to over 20 different countries and 40 cities, the backpackers are a group of young energetic advocates who aim to spread healthy eating habits by introducing healthy foods, especially Bibimbap through … [Read more...] about Second Annual Korean Festival
Acto Latino Theatre Group
By Janet Curiel |Staff Writer| Acto Latino Theater Group, along with Los Amigos Spanish Club and the Transnational Commons Collective Club, are gearing up for Dia Latino on June 2 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the library lawn. Dia Latino is set to be an afternoon full of culture, music, games, giveaways, along with folkloric dance numbers, face painting, music, natural juices, snacks and raffles. Acto Latino Theater Group, who have performed plays such as Los Vendidos & La Quinta Temporada, is an on campus group on the rise. Founded for the purpose of fostering interest in Hispanic/Latino language, culture, and literature through the presentation of … [Read more...] about Acto Latino Theatre Group
Bernie Sanders club
By Janet Curiel |Staff Writer| Students were feeling the “bern” at the “Bernstorm” event in the SMSU on May 4, hosted by Students for Bernie Sanders Club. The club, which has gained roughly 200 members since February, had over 20 people attend the event. With attendees ranging from students to local residents, plans of how to get students involved on the campaign trail with topics such as phone banking, canvassing, flyers and voter registration were discussed. “CSUSB needed leadership to step up, so myself and other officers decided to start organizing and the club took off from there. We’re all activists, so staying quiet was not an option,” said Vice … [Read more...] about Bernie Sanders club
Seminar increases suicide awareness
By Janet Curiel |Staff Writer| Kevin Hines stood and took a long pause as if frozen in time on the SMSU stage and followed the stillness with three words: “Are you ok?” That was all he needed to hear in the 40 minutes he paced the Golden Gate Bridge on the day he jumped. He became 1 of 34, less than 1%, to survive the fall that over 2000 didn’t. Hines, an award-winning global speaker, bestselling author, documentary filmmaker, suicide prevention and mental health advocate, gripped his audiences with the account of his unlikely survival. Hines was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at the age of 19 and continues with the daily struggle of his brain … [Read more...] about Seminar increases suicide awareness
Volunteers give back for “Coyote Cares Day”
By Janet Curiel |Staff Writer| “Today, we show the world that we are ‘SB Strong’ by demonstrating our unity and care for this community through service,” said President Tomás Morales, referring to the tragic terrorist attacks on Dec. 2 that shook the locality of San Bernardino. The impactful speech was given during an 8 a.m. breakfast on April 16, to kick off the 4th Annual Coyote Cares Day Event. Coinciding with National Volunteer Week, over 600 CSUSB students, staff, alumni, and faculty were registered to volunteer at 17 locations, which gave students an opportunity to meet and work alongside local movers and shakers in their community. Volunteers decked out in the free … [Read more...] about Volunteers give back for “Coyote Cares Day”
Pura Vida! Students travel to Costa Rica
By Janet Curiel |Staff Writer| Students got the opportunity to travel to Costa Rica through the TRACKS Alternative Spring Break Program from March 26 to April 2. The TRACKS program, which stands for travel, recreation, adventure, culture, knowledge & service, was established here at CSUSB in 2011 and embarked on its first international trip this spring. The program is funded and provided by ASI, the Office of Community Engagement, Recreation and Wellness, and the Office of Student Engagement (OSE), with the fee for students varying from free day service trips to 500 dollars for Costa Rica. Of over 200 applicants, 18 students were selected through a process of group interviews … [Read more...] about Pura Vida! Students travel to Costa Rica
Pressure grows as finals approach
By Kim Dailey |Staff Writer| Get your note cards and highlighters out, finals week is just around the corner. Students have all different methods to prepare for their finals. Some choose to stay organized and take one task at a time. But others choose not to study and procrastinate by pulling all-nighters. Some use note-cards, highlighters, energy drinks, music, recorders, Powerpoints, lectures, books and memory to prepare for and pass their finals. Kristy Spinney said she is, “trying to finish papers and projects early, so I can begin studying. I also tape important passages to my register at work, so I will read them over and over to help me remember.” Julia Matulionis’ method … [Read more...] about Pressure grows as finals approach
Feminist Rory Dicker visits CSUSB
By Marlyn Rodriguez |Staff Writer| Rory Dicker, a professor at Vanderbilt University and author of "A History of U.S. Feminisms" made a visit to CSUSB on May 17 to speak to students about feminism. The lecture was held in the San Manuel Student Union Event Center. Professor Janet Kottke introduced the keynote speaker by asking the audience, “If we do not need a wave of feminism now, when?” It was then that CSUSB students and staff gave a warm Coyote welcome to Rory Dicker. Dicker, a highly proclaimed feminist, started her lecture by asking what were some stereotypes of a feminist. They included, “ugly, hairy, man-hating, butch, angry, hostile, militant.” She moved on from … [Read more...] about Feminist Rory Dicker visits CSUSB