By Jorge Campos |Staff Writer| The House of Representatives passed the USA Freedom Act to end the National Security Agency’s (NSA) cellular spying program. The American spying program automatically collects and records people’s phone information and was ruled illegal on Thursday, May 7. Congress will now have to immediately decide whether or not to end or replace the controversial anti-terrorist surveillance system, according to The Telegraph. The bill passed with a vote of 388-88, putting an end to the government’s collection of phone records, according to wired.com. However, the USA Freedom Act, which will stop the NSA from acquiring access to this information, is not in the … [Read more...] about NSA now can’t spy on you
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Obama convinces 300 companies to look past unemployment stigma
By Daniel DeMarco |Assistant Features Editor| President Barack Obama announced a pledge list signed by more than 300 companies to agree to no longer discriminate against potential applicants who have been long-term unemployed. “Twenty-one of the nation’s 50 largest companies and 47 of the top 200” were among the companies involved in this agreement, according to The New York Times. Notable names include: Apple, Wal-Mart, AT&T, General Motors, McDonald’s, eBay, Ford Motor Company, and Pepsi. Long-term unemployment is defined as a time of unemployment that has lasted six months or longer. Obama is attempting to put to rest the prejudice displayed by some companies against … [Read more...] about Obama convinces 300 companies to look past unemployment stigma
Government back open for business
By Daniel DeMarco |Staff Writer| On Oct. 16, 2013, President Barack Obama signed a deal passed by Congress, ending the partial government shutdown. Cutting it very close, Obama officially signed the deal around 9:30 p.m. the night before the country lost its ability to continue borrowing money. The deal was originally negotiated by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (Democrat leader for Nevada) and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (Republican leader for Kentucky). Both the Senate and the House of Representatives approved the plan. According to Aljazeera, the Senate passed the deal by 81 votes to 18 and the House passed it, … [Read more...] about Government back open for business
Student mends heartbreak with support of friends and family
By Jounghun Kim |Staff Writer| Not everyone is happy with love because of heartbreaking experiences in their lives, but as time goes by the painful experience becomes a memory. Student Natalie Hwang experienced immense heartbreak when her best friend Kyle Lee’s mother passed away. She was devastated when she got the call from Lee. “I cried a lot because he was my best friend and I was also very close to his mother. My mother and his mother are the same age and it was hard to accept she passed away at such a young age. I was scared that it could happen to my mother too, so I was very upset at the thought,” said Hwang. Lee’s mother was diagnosed with cancer and the doctor said … [Read more...] about Student mends heartbreak with support of friends and family
Santigold makes a masterful comeback
By Geselle Martinez |Staff Writer| Santigold is who she is: she doesn't sway her artistic vision under the waves of pop music. Her sophomore album, Master of My Make-Believe, is fresh, funky, unique and mixes genres from new wave, electronica, hip-hop, pop and reggae fusion. "The title is pretty much the theme of the record, and its message is that each of us are the rulers of our own reality," said Santigold in an interview with 7digital.com. "We can decide what we see for ourselves and for our world, and make our vision a reality." You will fall in love with the album as the songs are soothing with fresh beats and deep lyrics. The reggae beats combine well with the intriguing … [Read more...] about Santigold makes a masterful comeback
Lubos PASO fundraises for the Philippines
By Gabbie Corral |Staff Writer| CSUSB musicians took the stage in the Santos Manuel Student Union Events Center (SMSU) to raise money for the Philippines. Lubos PASO, the Filipino-American Student Organization, held their annual Fil Am Jam (Filipino-American Jam) on Thursday, April 26 in the SMSU Events Center which attracted more than 150 students and residents of the area. The event raised money and awareness for the indigenous people of the Philippines who need education and proper farming land. “This event is a great way to give back. We try our best to do what we can,” said Lubos PASO member Neann Genato. Rising singers, rappers and musicians took the stage, showing off … [Read more...] about Lubos PASO fundraises for the Philippines
Diaries of a Jet Setter: A guy’s guide to getting lost in Maui
By R. Anthony Diaz |Asst. Features Editor| Ready for a breath of fresh air? Well thanks to the downturn of the economy, flights to Maui are becoming more affordable for the average Joe. Although I have always advocated against trip planning, Maui may be a place you might need some guidance for. The sophisticated and exclusive island offers not only breathtaking landscapes but shopping and many outdoor activities as well. Although the island is not as large as Hawaii, getting from location to location can take up to 90 minutes by car. The last time I was there I couldn’t decide between a convertible car or a topless jeep. Jeep is definitely the way to go, you can drive on the … [Read more...] about Diaries of a Jet Setter: A guy’s guide to getting lost in Maui
Coyotes on social division
By Edward Hewitt |Staff Writer| Social division is something that is visible to many, but addressed by few on the CSUSB campus. Think back to the first time you stepped on campus, how did you determine which individuals you would associate yourself with? Gender, race, social class, field of study and personal interest can be things that are taken into consideration when determining which individuals to associate with on campus. “It’s natural to gravitate towards people that we think we can relate too, appearance, gender and race can be a few things we look at before we approach an individual or group of individuals,” said Kameo Clyne, a CSUSB senior. “In addition to that, I … [Read more...] about Coyotes on social division
Bleed and lead: donate blood
By Emerald Collins |Staff Writer| LifeStream urges people to donate blood to continue to accommodate patients in need of blood. The organization strives to supply blood to local patients within the Riverside, Los Angeles and San Bernardino County area, including Loma Linda’s Children Hospital cancer patients. The local blood bank of San Bernardino and Riverside county focuses on helping people locally, but “only a range of three to five percent of eligible donators are only donating for those patients in need,” said Don Escalante, Lifestream’s public relations specialist, “There is at least 40 percent of local citizens who are eligible to donate.” Their mission statement reads “we … [Read more...] about Bleed and lead: donate blood
Diaries of a Jet Setter
By R. Anthony Diaz |Asst. Features Editor| Ever thought about getting lost? Well think again because once you step into the unfamiliar, you will have to think fast, and I am not talking about downtown San Bernardino. As college students many of us have traveled abroad or simply flown across the wondrous deep blue oceans to be fabulous, explore, sight-see and taste the wine. Well, that was me last week, I found myself lost. From one classmate to another I want to share my experience, offer some advice and air the dirty laundry. For most international flights it is more than likely you will be flying out of LAX unless you have a connecting flight. I must say that if you are traveling with … [Read more...] about Diaries of a Jet Setter