Cherae Hunt |Staff Writer| The United States meddling in Chinese affairs and battles may cause a war, according to a U.S. author Jim Sciutto. The South China Sea is the subject of numerous rival territorial claims over an area that includes fertile fishing grounds and potentially rich reserves of undersea natural resources. China is increasingly showing that even far from its mainland, it sees itself as having jurisdiction over the body of water, according to Sciutto in an article in CNN Politics. Senior Pentagon officials acknowledged for the first time that China is placing weapons on artificially constructed islands in the South China Sea in an apparent attempt to assert more … [Read more...] about U.S. foreign relations change and raise concerns
Japan
CSUSB alumnus praises Study Abroad program
By Ayumi Yoshihama |Staff Writer| There are many different countries you can choose from the Study Abroad programs at CSUSB that the World Language Department offers. One of the programs offers students the opportunity to study overseas in Japan. I interviewed Christopher Garcia, a CSUSB alumnus with an international business degree, who is currently working in Japan. He went to study abroad in Japan during Spring 2012 after he found out about the program from one of his classes. The Study Abroad program was for students to improve Japanese language skills and obtain credits for their degree. He was interested in Japanese culture, had been studying the Japanese language for … [Read more...] about CSUSB alumnus praises Study Abroad program
Remembering World War II: The Battle of Okinawa
By Ayumi Yoshihama |Staff Writer| The Battle of Okinawa occurred from March 26 to June 22, 1945 during World War II (WWII), in which more than 200,656 people died, including a third of the civilian population of Okinawa, according to Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum. Okinawa is a prefecture in the far south of Japan, consisting of more than three hundred small islands called the Ryukyu Islands, and is also where I was born and raised. Okinawa used to be its own kingdom called the Ryukyu Kingdom from 1429 to 1879 after being unified by three kingdoms. People in this kingdom spoke Ryukyuan, which is an endangered language, according to UNESCO. The Japanese invaded the … [Read more...] about Remembering World War II: The Battle of Okinawa
Exchange student adapts to American college culture
By Ayumi Yoshihama |Staff Writer| I am an international student from Japan, born and raised in Okinawa. I came to the United States to attend community college in Northern California and earn my Associate's degree. I transferred to CSUSB to earn my Bachelor's degree in Communication, and this is my last quarter in the U.S. Before I came to the states, I did not like to study much, so my English was not that great. I could read and write one sentence and speak in broken English, but struggled with comprehension. Since I have been listening to American and British music, I started looking to improve my English skills, and I became more serious about studying English. After … [Read more...] about Exchange student adapts to American college culture
Chronicle news briefs
by Essence Dennis |Staff Writer| Mexico legalizes Vigilantism (Jan. 27) Mexico has legalized vigilantes after they captured a cartel leader. The self-appointed group of citizens captured “four top leaders” from the drug cartel known as “Knights Templar.” The government allowed the group to become part of a civilian group referred to as “Rural Defense Corps.” “I believe this is a really positive thing that’s happening in Mexico, the cartels are a big problem and the police (that aren’t corrupt) need help,” said student Miguel Rincon Jr. Incredible findings in sloth fur (Jan. 28) Sloth fur has been found to have a type of fungi that carries anti-parasitic, anti-cancer and … [Read more...] about Chronicle news briefs
Chronicle news briefs
By Daniel DeMarco |Staff Writer| Pig virus continues to spread across U.S. (Jan. 18) A deadly pig virus has reportedly spread to Wyoming and California, bringing the total number of states affected to 22 since it surfaced in the country last April. The virus is not harmful to humans, but is having a heavy effect on the pork industry where numbers are estimated to be in the millions of pigs lost to the virus. Student Christian Barker said, “I think that says something about our food industry when every year there’s some crazy new virus killing all the animals.” Mystery rock recently found on Mars (Jan. 20) As part of an exploration mission, a rover on Mars discovered a … [Read more...] about Chronicle news briefs
U.S. debt compared to other countries
By Angel Lizardi |Staff Writer| The United States avoids joining Nazi Germany as the only major economic power to default on their loans, when Congress agreed to a new debt ceiling. According to Bloomberg, “Germany unilaterally ceased payments on long-term borrowings on May 6, 1933, three months after Adolf Hitler was installed as Chancellor. The default helped cement Hitler’s power base following years of political instability as the Weimar Republic struggled with its crushing debts.” Dr. Timothy Pytell teaches History at CSUSB, his research includes Genocide, Holocaust, and the European Union said that Hitler’s economic policy was bad for Germany because it was Hitlers … [Read more...] about U.S. debt compared to other countries
World News briefs
By Daniel DeMarco |Staff Writer| Oct 18: UN Security Council seat rejected by Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia was elected as a non-permanent member of the UN security council and the country rejected the seat, according to Aljazeera. Saudi Arabia attributes the decision to the Security Council's failure in carrying out duties to resolve the Syrian civil war or punish the Syrian president's regime. Oct 19: 3,000 miles of Dead Ocean According to ENENews, a man sailed across the Pacific Ocean from Osaka, Japan to San Francisco, where the sailor described the sea as "dead." He reported seeing hardly any wild life, but instead saw "garbage in astounding … [Read more...] about World News briefs
CSUSB Courses Offered Around the World
By Alejandra Arana |Staff Writer| Indulge yourself in learning courses taught at CSUSB, but also offered in countries like Costa Rice, Japan, Korea and Spain. Students that are in good academic standing with CSUSB may want to study aboard. The Center for International Studies and Programs is hosting study abroad trips. There are short trip sessions that will last about a month, but there are one-year programs that students can take advantage of as well. "Programs like these are intended to motivate students to work harder with their academics so they can get out of San Bernardino and experience new places," said Elva Salgado, Study Broad Coordinator. "Some students here have never … [Read more...] about CSUSB Courses Offered Around the World
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