By Gladys Oliva |Staff Writer| Well known anchor and journalist Jorge Ramos and actor Wilmer Valderrama are standing up to speak about discrimination during the current Presidential election. Ramos held a private screening of his new documentary “Hate Rising" on Oct. 16., which focused on hate groups that feel empowered by presidential candidates Donald Trump. Ramos was inspired to make the documentary after being kicked out of a Trump conference, and told racist remarks like "Go back to Univision!" “Hate Rising” reveals how quickly America went from a country full of acceptance to being full of discrimination by showing how Muslim families, Hispanic families and young kids that … [Read more...] about Jorge Ramos
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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
Eco-Friendly at EcoFest
By Dawnika Lopez |Staff Writer| CSUSB celebrates environmental health with an annual EcoFest on Oct. 18, proving that respecting the earth can be fun. This event was full of positive vibes, making new friends, new memories, and protecting our beautiful planet. According to event coordinator Tess Webster-Henry, EcoFest gives people a better understanding of impacts on our environment, the importance of sustainability. EcoFest showcased solutions to environmental issues that confront our society. The festival is pushed to promote the idea, "one person can make a difference." Protecting the environment and Earth sustainability is important to keep the world alive and be mindful what … [Read more...] about Eco-Friendly at EcoFest
March Against Violence
By: Norberto Perez |Staff Writer| A Raw Paw Blog “Two of my children were stabbed,” said Debra Casillas, 51, “Life is getting worse here in San Bernardino.” Casillas who has lived in San Bernardino all her life cites problems to, “Children roaming the streets; doing drugs and having no respect for their elders.” Her daughter, Sonia Gonzales echoed deep concern, “Gang life and tagging crews have no paths but to hospitalization, jail and death.” The two were part of a march down Mt. Vernon. The avenue is a mirror of much of the county: barren lots, struggling businesses and graffiti. Traffic rang in their support with horns and yells of approval. The brisk Saturday morning … [Read more...] about March Against Violence
Peace, love, unity and respect: Raving
By Nicole Maldonado |Staff Writer| Raves erupt throughout the planet. San Bernardino is home to these mind-opening experiences that transport you from reality to another world after dusk. Pounding bass, eye catching costumes, euphoric smiles, energetic carefree dancing and colorful lasers slicing through the night sky are a few of my favorite things. I don’t mean for Christmas-time, but for my favorite experience in life, raves. Rave stands for Radical Audio Visual Experience. To non-ravers it may mean a room full of sweaty kids on drugs. To me, it is an unrestricted, creative environment for people of all origins to express themselves and who live out P.L.U.R.R. I think that all … [Read more...] about Peace, love, unity and respect: Raving
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