The United States held its fifty-ninth presidential election on November 3. This country, which is often referred to as the beacon of democracy, will continue to use the Electoral College to elect the President. However, it is time to elect a president based on the majority vote, because it is time for the voices of the many to be heard. The definition of democracy is a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives - the whole population or all eligible members, and yet, in the 2016 presidential election, only 56% of the Americans found themselves casting votes. The Electoral College may have been a good … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Electoral College is becoming outdated
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Grand Opening of LatinX Center
By Noe Ramos |Staff Writer| Mariachi music filled the Santos Manuel Student Union and caught the attention of several students. The LatinX Center celebrated their grand opening in SU-202, where several speakers and attendees gathered. Speakers included those from student committees to faculty members that had worked on making the center possible, including President Tomás D. Morales. Michael Mejia, a graduate student assistant, stated that the center was created by students, for students. The center wants to provide an area where Latinos, Latinas, LatinX students, and supporters can come and find resources such as mentoring, guidance, and tutoring. “We don't want it to be a … [Read more...] about Grand Opening of LatinX Center
Approaching the finish line
By Saeed Villanueva |Staff Writer| As Barack Obama's presidency winds down, Americans' take a look back at his time in office over the past eight years. Obama made history by becoming the first African-American ever to be elected president of the U.S., which came with a lot of pressure. Obama currently has a approval rating of 57 percent, the highest in four years, according to the most recent poll from Gallup. His list of accomplishments have included bringing the country out of a bad recession by signing the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in 2009 which led to economic growth for the country. In 2011, he ordered a special force team to raid a secret … [Read more...] about Approaching the finish line
Briefs
By Israel Ramirez |Staff Writer| Briefs Nov. 13 “San Diego College bus accident” A bus carrying the San Diego Christian College men’s basketball team sparked into flames Sunday morning in Chino Hills, after being rear-ended by a local resident. The driver of the vehicle died at the scene after ending up underneath the tour bus. All 19 members of the team, and bus driver escaped the fiery crash. “Stanislaus deputy killed” A 20-year veteran to the police force was killed on Sunday in Stanislaus County. Deputy Dennis Wallace was shot at point-blank range according to Foxnews.com The suspect 36-year-old David Machado, was arrested hours later after trying to rob a … [Read more...] about Briefs
America made their choice: Donald Trump wins the 2016 presidential election
By Israel Ramirez |Staff Writer| This years historic election is in the books. The election saw Trump defeat Clinton by a difference of 58 electoral votes leaving the four-decade New York politician with only 218 votes, and 276 in favor of the New York businessman, Donald Trump. “I feel betrayed by the nation. Over and over again we’re told that racism isn’t a thing anymore, that sexism was overcome years ago, and that we’re all equal. But, the results show the complete opposite, I feel that the nation embraced trumps bigotry and in return millions of people of color, women, and immigrants woke up in fear today,” said local resident Erika Anaya. In the past year this election … [Read more...] about America made their choice: Donald Trump wins the 2016 presidential election
Obama’s Final Correspondents Dinner
By Jacob Strangis |Staff Writer| CSUSB and other students around the United States are known for their lack of interest in politics. President Barrack Obama bid farewell this past week in his speech at his final White House correspondent dinner. The dinner is a special and iconic annual evening event that strives to represent hundreds of journalists who cover the White House. The dinner is to ensure a strong free press and robust coverage, by allowing access to the president and other government administration officials. Often celebrities, comedians, and other big name people attend these dinner roasts as well and may or may not give a speech of their own, such as Keegan … [Read more...] about Obama’s Final Correspondents Dinner
Donald Trump no different than Hitler
By Erendy Torres |Staff Writer| "Make America great again," is the slogan Donald Trump is utilizing in his presidency campaign. Interestingly enough, Adolf Hitler's slogan was "Make Germany great." What does Trump mean by, "Make America great again"? Does this mean taking away peoples' lands and forcing them to move to a segregated area? Or does this mean putting the country through an economic slump for an entire decade? America was not "great" when these events took place, just as Germany was not "great" during Hitler's sovereignty. "Whatever time era you point out in our country’s almost 300-year history was emblazoned with propaganda," stated Liana Maitland in the … [Read more...] about Donald Trump no different than Hitler
Former CSUSB vice-president dies
By Jorge Campos |Staff Writer| Larry Sharp, former Vice President of Advancement at CSUSB, died on Monday Feb. 16. For 27 years, Sharp ran the largest credit union in the region as president and CEO of Arrowhead Credit Union. After a seven year long battle with colon cancer, Sharp died at Loma Linda University medical center, according to Inland News Today. Sharp was a respected businessman, community leader, and philanthropist. At 23, he began his credit union career as the general manager of Solar Federal Credit Union. After 14 successful years, Sharp took control of the San Diego Navy Credit Union, until joining Arrowhead Credit Union, according to legacy.com. As … [Read more...] about Former CSUSB vice-president dies
Valley College Dean needs to get credentials
By Taniya Harwell |Staff Writer| San Bernardino Community College District (SBCCD) announced on Tuesday that San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) and Crafton Hills College have both been placed on “warning status” after their accreditation review. Gloria Fisher, SBVC’s president, has been sent back to school due to her lack of credentials in conjunction to the accreditation review. As part of the multi-year accreditation site visit and reporting cycle, the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) reviewed the Institutional Self Evaluational Reports for both colleges. Concerns raised for both institutions include the lack of student learning outcome … [Read more...] about Valley College Dean needs to get credentials
CSUSB community service earns President’s Honor Roll
By Jorge Campos |Staff Writer| CSUSB’s community service earned President’s Honor Roll status and received national recognition for the eighth year in a row. In 2006, the President of the United States started recognizing higher institutions who provide community service that improves the health, education and surroundings of the community. The Honor Roll’s Presidential Award is the highest federal recognition an institute can receive for their commitment to serving the community, according to the Corporation for National and Community Service. “The CSUSB volunteers have spent over 82,000 hours of community service,” said CSUSB’s Director of Community Engagement Diane … [Read more...] about CSUSB community service earns President’s Honor Roll