Bubbles and applause erupted as Tierra Roman said ‘yes’ to her CSUSB sweetheart Thomas Robles’ marriage proposal on Nov. 30. The proposal took place at 5PM at the Murillo Family Observatory, as Robles, a CSUSB alumni, diligently organized the elaborate surprise event. Robles got the idea to propose at CSUSB because the school meant so much to both of them. “This is the place where we met, this is the place where we had our first kiss,” Robles said, “This is where I want to start our life together, CSUSB.” Roman, who was Robles’ SOAR leader when he first transferred to the school, had similar thoughts. “It felt like home, like our second home,” Roman said, “this is the … [Read more...] about SOAR leader says ‘Yes’ to CSUSB sweetheart
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Marriage is losing its value
By Serena Gomez |Staff Writer| The institution of marriage is filled with fewer fairy tales and more economic security. First you fall in love, then comes marriage and children. Today, however, it seems like divorce is becoming one of the traditional parts of life as well. “About 40 to 50 percent of married couples in the United States divorce,” according to the American Psychological Associations. In the past, it’s been said that girls imagine their huge Cinderella wedding with the perfect dress, location and most importantly, Prince Charming (in some cases another Cinderella)—dreaming that one day they will have the perfect life with the most romantic significant … [Read more...] about Marriage is losing its value
First comes college, then comes marriage?
By Cassie Coughlin | Staff Writer College students expect to walk away from college with at least a degree, but is there a possibility that they could also leave with a better chance at walking down the aisle? A main component of college is socializing and it's not far off to think that the people you meet in college will remain your lifelong friends, or even partner. "I have done my growing up, so I feel like I could see myself marrying someone from college," said student Cole Hagle. According to a study by Facebook Data Science, which examined a portion of Facebook users profile information, "about 28% of married college-graduates attended the same college." The study also … [Read more...] about First comes college, then comes marriage?
Virginity at a decline
By Marlyn Rodriguez |Managing Editor| It is safe to say that virginity is not as valued as it once was in American society. Statistics show that people who remain abstinent until marriage are incredibly outnumbered. They only make up three percent of the American population. According to waitingtillmarriage.org, more than 60 percent of the people who decide to maintain their virginity are women. This shows women are either more valued when they are virgins or that women have stronger will to carry through. The number of people who wait now is a fourth of people who waited in 1963. The farther back in history you go the higher that number gets, pointing to the idea that … [Read more...] about Virginity at a decline
Marriage is bad tradition
By Daniel DeMarco |Features Editor| Marriage is almost a completely meaningless and useless institution that does little but fatten up jewelers and lawyers, only to have some legitimacy in the financial and legal benefits it provides. The problem is that most people do not get married for these benefits. A recent Pew Research survey found that 88 percent of people felt that "love" was a "very important" reason to get married and 81 percent felt that "making a lifelong commitment" was "very important," while only 23 percent felt that "legal rights and benefits" were "very important." These are not surprising results in modern society where love and marriage are presented to … [Read more...] about Marriage is bad tradition
Same-sex couples finally receive common marriage rights
By Essence Dennis |Staff Writer| The Department of Justice is administering a new policy on Feb. 17, 2014 that deals with rightful benefits to married same-sex couples. This is a new form of instruction where their employees get equal protection for lawful same-sex marriage. This policy is going to put into effect the types of benefits that opposite-sex marriage people have already been receiving. For example, “An inmate in a same-sex marriage can be furloughed to be present during a crisis involving a spouse,” according to The Washington Post. The policy means that in every aspect the Department of Justice is connected to in the United States, they will be striving towards equality … [Read more...] about Same-sex couples finally receive common marriage rights
Planning a wedding on a student budget
By Megan Spencer |Staff Writer| My fiance, Mark Estrada, proposed to me on July 11, 2012 during my junior year of college at CSUSB. We had been together for almost six years, so we knew it was the perfect time. There was only one problem; planning a wedding is tricky and doing it as a full-time student can add a world of new challenges. With the excitement of our big day in tow, I found myself switching colors, picking flowers and going to bridal shows in the midst of writing papers, studying for exams and prepping for presentations. Not to mention, trying to figure out how we were going to pull off the wedding of our dreams on a student-friendly budget. My … [Read more...] about Planning a wedding on a student budget
Interracial dating is a good thing and should be more prominent on campus
By Angelice Romero |Staff Writer| Apparently there are not as many interracial couples in the San Bernardino county and at CSUSB. I heard it was partially because people like to stick to their own, although San Bernardino is a racially diverse city. I think people should not rule out dating someone outside their race and everyone should try dating a different ethnicity at least once in their life. Sophomore Sandy Arevalo, feels that dating outside your race is interesting because she gets to learn a different culture. Sandy, who is Mexican-American is currently dating a Caucasian guy. The issue she originally had was the language barrier between her parents and her current … [Read more...] about Interracial dating is a good thing and should be more prominent on campus
Federal appeals court deems Proposition 8 unconstitutional
By Courtney Sims |Staff Writer| Proposition 8 has been appealed by a 2-1 ruling in a federal appeals court. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals declared the voter-approved ban on same sex marriage unconstitutional last Thursday. The recent court ruling has some Californians thinking the momentum behind this battle could be geared toward something more important. Supporters of Prop 8 have to decide quickly whether they want to appeal the recent ruling handed down by the Federal courts. “ProtectMarriage, the Christian conservative sponsor of Proposition 8, is expected to announce next week whether to ask a larger panel of the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of … [Read more...] about Federal appeals court deems Proposition 8 unconstitutional
NY beats out CA in gay marriage
By R. Anthony Diaz |Staff Writer| Most people have always thought of California as one, if not the most liberal state in the United States. The near past has proven us otherwise. On July 24, 2011, the state of New York proudly legalized gay marriage making it the seventh state to give homosexual couples equal rights to wed. I recently went to the Castro in San Francisco to get a feel first-hand of how the legalization in New York affected Californians. As I walked the crowded streets many gave an opinion but did not want to be on camera, while others were eager to share their piece of mind with the world. Javin Stone, a resident now living in California shared his views about … [Read more...] about NY beats out CA in gay marriage