By Felipe Montano |Staff Writer| Gina Schlesselman-Tarango has been named CSUSB Librarian of the Year. Schlesselman-Tarango has been a part of the Pfau library since 2014. Schlesselman-Tarango graduated from Drake University with a bachelor’s in Sociology and Anthropology; completed a master’s in social science from University of Colorado, Denver; and also master’s of library and information science from University of Denver. In her role as librarian, Gina has become an exceptional resource for students and faculty, earning praise from her peers, as well as the students who have utilized her services. Pfau Library can speak to her influence as … [Read more...] about CSUSB honors librarian for contribution
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Campus concerns for staff and students
By Michael Isberto |Features Editor| CSUSB’s plans for renovation this summer have caught the attention of students and faculty alike. Plans to build a new parking lot, renovation of the Pfau Library, and the expansion of the Santos Manuel Student Union (SMSU) are welcomed by many at CSUSB. With these plans they are also looking for specific additional changes that most consider should be standard. Many students and faculty believe that beautification and superficial changes to the campus are dispensable, but the idea of safety and security is essential. “A university should put the safety and security of its students, staff and faculty, first,” … [Read more...] about Campus concerns for staff and students
3D printer available to CSUSB students
By Manuel Sandoval |Staff Writer| CSUSB’s new innovation lab gives students access to 3D printing, scanning, mold making and hardware electronic kits. The lab is open to all CSUSB students and offers virtual reality headsets, computer numerical controlled milling, hardware electronic kits. “The seed was growing in my mind for the past year to develop such a lab. Not many universities are doing it and CSUSB is one of the first universities in the CSU system to debut this type of lab,” said Jonathan Smith, head of Library Information Technology. “The Innovation Lab is a technology focused maker space, which provides emerging technology where students can use this equipment such as 3D … [Read more...] about 3D printer available to CSUSB students
Check out what the Pfau Library has to offer
By Cecilia Gutierrez |Staff Writer| Study rooms, laptop checkouts, a cellphone charging station and food/drinking amenities are just a few of the many services provided by John M. Pfau Library. Assisting students since 1971, the library is a $4.4 million project covering nearly 166,000 square feet of the CSUSB campus. On the library website, the division claims to be the campus hub for knowledge, research and technology. The library also strives to motivate and empower people to be lifelong learners and thinkers. In an effort to help students on their educational route the library, aside from its general purpose to serve as a center available for students to work on school … [Read more...] about Check out what the Pfau Library has to offer
Poster of possible suspect released
By Marion Gil |News Editor| A wanted poster of a suspect who is allegedly responsible for sexual assault and attempted kidnapping near CSUSB's Pfau Library was e-mailed to students, faculty, and staff on Wednesday, March 11. The sexual assault occurred on Wednesday, March 4 in a stairwell at the Pfau Library. The suspect grabbed the victim and kissed her several times on the face, then the victim kicked the suspect in the groin, causing him to flee, according to University Police. The attempted kidnapping occurred on Sunday, March 8, behind the Pfau Library. The suspect grabbed the victim from behind, placing his hand over her mouth and told her he was taking her to his car … [Read more...] about Poster of possible suspect released
Attempted sexual assault at CSUSB’s Pfau Library
By Shane Burrell |Sports Editor| and Marlyn Rodriguez |Managing Editor| An attempted sexual assault at CSUSB's Pfau Library was reported by a student to University Police on Wednesday, March 4, at approximately 7:30 p.m. The assault occurred in the Library's north stairwell. The victim was able to resist the suspect, who fled the scene. Vice President for Administration and Finance, Douglas R. Freer, released a statement describing the suspect as a, "Hispanic male, 19 - 21 years of age, 5-foot-7-inch to 5-foot-8-inch height, 135 -145 pounds, with curly black hair and no facial hair." The suspect was reported to be wearing a, "black shirt, tan cargo shorts, black socks and carried … [Read more...] about Attempted sexual assault at CSUSB’s Pfau Library
You know you go to CSUSB when…
By Adrian Carlos |Staff Writer| Endless Starbucks line, building frustration from waiting for a parking spot that seems will never appear and waking up frantically in the Student Union after over-sleeping. These are just a few of the things that unite us as students and characterize CSUSB pride. What makes CSUSB students different from students from other universities? I asked students around campus to give me their opinion on what embodies the students here. You know you're a CSUSB student when... "You see the sun come and go down on the same day from the library," said Ivanna Carlos. "When your favorite color and all your clothes are now blue," said Quinn … [Read more...] about You know you go to CSUSB when…
Art student Karleigh Perez splashes color on campus
By Donte Medder |Staff Writer| Senior Karleigh Perez, has used art as a gateway to express her creative mind into the real world. Her journey here at CSUSB has helped refine her skills in surrealist paintings as well as introduced her to several different forms of art, which she hopes has prepared her for her career. For Perez, art has been a part of her life before she can even remember. Her early exposure to art grew to a passion in her early years with the inspiration from her family. “My grandpa was an artist, and he would always show me [his artwork] and I would just sit there and draw with him,” explained Perez. When she was younger, other children would come to her to … [Read more...] about Art student Karleigh Perez splashes color on campus
Food trucks roll onto campus
By Amanda Wigley |Staff Writer| Say goodbye to leaving campus for lunch and say hello to the on-campus food trucks. If you are on campus Tuesdays and Thursdays between 12 and 2 p.m. you might have noticed the food trucks that are located outside the Pfau Library. On Tuesdays you will find the Calbi BBQ food truck, which is a taco and burrito shop. Thursdays the Crepe Bonaparte food truck can be found offering several different breakfast, savory, dessert and traditional crepes. Student Danny Ferryman tried the Calbi BBQ truck for the first time noting that he was drawn over because of the delicious smell. When I asked him what he liked about the food truck he stated that he loves … [Read more...] about Food trucks roll onto campus
Coyote Karma encourages philanthropy
By Angela E. Rodriguez |Staff Writer| CSUSB is preparing for its first Coyote Karma event focusing on giving back to our campus and highlighting student unity. Coyote Karma will take place in front of the John M. Pfau Library Thursday, May 31 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Office of Student Leadership and Development and Associated Students Inc. are teaming up with the Department of Communication Studies’ public relations class to encourage students to donate to their campus. This event will feature different forms of entertainment such as live music by student bands and DJs. Coyote Karma will also offer food from many local vendors. “There’s going to be a lot going on, especially … [Read more...] about Coyote Karma encourages philanthropy