By Cherie Brower |Staff Writer| CSU Chancellor Dr. Timothy P. White visited CSUSB, Oct. 6, to address students and faculty. The CSUSB visit was White’s seventh visit to a CSU campus this fall, and his third campus visit last week. The purpose of the visit, he said, was “designed to give me a ‘deeper dive’ into the magic that makes up San Bernardino.” As White’s speech unfolded, he thanked facilities keepers for keeping up the campus, and also gave a tip-of-the-hat to staff for their efforts in the function of CSUSB. During his visit to the campus, White stopped by the Student’s Club fair, as well as visited the new DREAMers Center, which he called “very inspiring.” White also stopped … [Read more...] about CSU Chancellor Timothy White speaks to CSUSB
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Wonder in technological world
By Erica Wong |Staff Writer| Kansas State University professor Michael Wesch spoke last Thursday to a full-capacity room about the impact technology has had on our lives. Wesch began by defining wonder as a sense of elation, which leads to a sense of wanting to explore the world around you. “Wonder is harder to achieve because of the technology around us, but technology may also be used as leverage,” explained Wesch. The purpose of technology is to open people up to each other, but instead has alienated and closed us off from each other, according to Wesch. “If you’re totally immersed in media, it’s hard to see media’s effects,” said Wesch. As a graduate student, Wesch lived in a … [Read more...] about Wonder in technological world
Greek life bonds students for a lifetime
By Marissa Mooney |Asst. A&E editor| The tables are set up and the Greek letters are standing as the campus sororities and fraternities prepare for recruitment and rush week. Fall quarter means the start of the new year and new students get to experience what college life is about. Events, clubs and organizations gather around the Santos Manuel Student Union to greet and welcome the new body of students. “When I am on my way to class or the library, I always see older students so involved and dedicated to their organizations and tabling outside to say hello and help the newer students,” said one freshman student. Many Greek organizations remain dedicated to recruitment and … [Read more...] about Greek life bonds students for a lifetime