By Crystal Harrell |Staff Writer from Palm Desert Campus| The Coachella concert season has ended, and with summer steadily approaching, it may be time to shift the focus away from finding festival fashion to selecting weather-friendly attire for the workplace. With temperatures known to reach upward of 110 degrees, the Coachella Valley is a literal hot spot compared to its surrounding counties. Residents often select light pieces of clothing that will better accommodate them during the stifling heat, but that is sometimes difficult to accomplish when it comes to work dress codes. Some prominent businesses in the desert community enforce dress codes for their employees that … [Read more...] about Summer Temperatures Affect Work Wardrobe Choices in Coachella Valley
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Blue Lives Matter Law
By Erika Aguilar |Staff Writer| In light of recent police shootings, states across the country are pushing for the passing of the 'Blue Lives Matter' (BLM) bill. This bill will increase criminal penalties for crimes committed against officers to provide protection for law enforcement and prevent threats against them. Police believe they are being victimized by criminals and targeted as a hate group for the fact that they are the authority. The bill could possibly make an effort to reduce that amount by providing protection to officers, especially In states and cities such as San Bernardino, which have a high rate of homicides. Police would have more protection in regards to … [Read more...] about Blue Lives Matter Law
CSUSB Addition: What Not to Wear
By Jaynene Moreno | Staff Writer | Students are always making good and bad choices when dressing themselves in the morning, forgetting that fashion makes a statement. "When I'm in a rush in the morning I grab the quickest thing possible," said student Carmen Reyes, "although I'm comfortable, I know I don't look my best." Keeping the cold weather in mind is a must when choosing your outfit to start your day off right. "Everyone can wear whatever they want whenever they want, but it is irrational to wear short shorts during winter," said student Jessica Botello. A way to wear shorts in cold weather while avoiding freezing your butt off, is to style them with a cute pair of … [Read more...] about CSUSB Addition: What Not to Wear
Gas prices skyrocket 60 cents in the past month
By Mariela Limon |Staff Writer| Gas prices have gone up nearly 60 cents in the last month in Southern California, making it one of the biggest spikes in recent time. The increase in gas prices has made the national average price increase to $3.778 for regular and $4.074 for premium, according to AAA’s Daily Fuel Gauge report. According to AAA’s Club of Southern California’s Weekend Gas Watch, “Southern California gas prices have now spiked by 57 cents or more in the past month – one of the biggest one-month jumps ever. The state average is $4.203 a gallon for regular today – 11.6 cents higher than last week.” California is notorious for being one of the most priciest states for … [Read more...] about Gas prices skyrocket 60 cents in the past month
CSUSB introduces new doctoral program
By Angela E. Rodriguez |Staff Writer| CSUSB has announced that they will be offering a three year doctoral degree in Educational Leadership effective Sept. 2013. In earning a Doctorate in Educational Leadership, career opportunities from different areas ranging from: Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade school and district administration, Counseling, Social Work, Health Education and Educational Policy making to Community College Administrators/ Teachers. The three year program for many students is an opportunity for personal growth and expertise development in the field. "Doctoral program helped me grow as a professional and as an individual. I have gained a tremendous insight on not … [Read more...] about CSUSB introduces new doctoral program
Fairy tales come true in Washington
By Diana Cansino |Coyote Contributor| I thought that I’d have everything together by now, at least the small stuff, like my life. But, alas I don’t. The year after graduation was one of the toughest thus far, and it hasn’t slowed down. This isn’t your Cinderella story. I didn’t get a glass slipper and I’m far from living in a mansion with Prince Charming. At any rate, I am on my way to fulfilling my dreams and each day I’m getting closer. I was a naïve graduate. I thought with a bachelor’s degree in communications how could I NOT find a job. I couldn’t have been more wrong. Two weeks after graduation and I still couldn’t find an internship, not even an unpaid one. I was confused; I … [Read more...] about Fairy tales come true in Washington