Coyote Radio en Español is a special program of Coyote Radio, directed by Dr. Gallegos-Ruiz and Lacey Kendall. The program started in 2009 when Lacey Kendall, Director of Coyote Radio, met two students that wanted to start a show in Spanish. Student volunteers directed the show for a few years until they graduated.Later, Dr. Gallegos, a professor of Communication, spoke to Kendall and asked if there was a way to involve her students in a journalist media broadcast experience. “She was the one who brought it back to life and told me, how about instead of sending you two students, I’ll put the whole class on task,” said Kendall. Soon Kendall and Gallegos started collaborating together on … [Read more...] about The Roots of Coyote Radio en Español
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CSU Water Initiative
By Jarrod Walley |Staff Writer| Disadvantaged communities in San Bernardino will receive aid in water processes and treatment from the California State University (CSU) system and its $2.3 million program. The State Water Resources Control Board donated the grant to the entire CSU system; it focuses on the formation of programs and implementation of grants for students and faculty so that research can be done on the communities in need. "We use a tool called CalEnviroScreen; it’s a map, that shows us which communities are in need of assistance. Downtown San Bernardino is located in the high category on the map, so it is not just an agricultural/rural phenomenon, but an urban one as … [Read more...] about CSU Water Initiative
Pura Vida! Students travel to Costa Rica
By Janet Curiel |Staff Writer| Students got the opportunity to travel to Costa Rica through the TRACKS Alternative Spring Break Program from March 26 to April 2. The TRACKS program, which stands for travel, recreation, adventure, culture, knowledge & service, was established here at CSUSB in 2011 and embarked on its first international trip this spring. The program is funded and provided by ASI, the Office of Community Engagement, Recreation and Wellness, and the Office of Student Engagement (OSE), with the fee for students varying from free day service trips to 500 dollars for Costa Rica. Of over 200 applicants, 18 students were selected through a process of group interviews … [Read more...] about Pura Vida! Students travel to Costa Rica
GEAR UP receives financial support
By Jorge Campos |Staff Writer| The U.S. Department of Education awarded funds to the CSUSB GEAR UP program. The grant provides $14.2 million, which will be used for tutoring, mentoring, college visits, and workshops for middle and high school students. The GEAR UP program is also working with the San Bernardino City Unified School District to provide services for eight middle schools and six high schools. GEAR UP has helped low income middle and high school students attend college by providing six-year grants to states and partnerships. In the past, GEAR UP strived to help middle school students get on the right track to success and is now being awarded a total of $82 … [Read more...] about GEAR UP receives financial support
Community Counselor Center now taking appointments
By Aimee Villalpando |Staff Writer| The Community Counseling Center currently has openings for children, adolescents, and adult clients from campus and the Inland Empire community who are struggling with depression, anxiety, life changes, and other issues. For more than 30 years the CSUSB Community Counseling Center has counseled or referred more than 10,000 people. Since its opening, in 1973, the Counseling Center has run on the Academic calendar. The Center is staffed by qualified CSUSB graduate students and is supervised by faculty, who are licensed psychologists. The Center offers long-term counseling on a sliding fee scale of $5-$15 per session, which can be waived if … [Read more...] about Community Counselor Center now taking appointments
CSUSB business program ranks high in official CEO magazine
By Daniel DeMarco |Assitant Features Editor| CSUSB’s Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) program has been ranked 2 in a global top 20 list. CEO Magazine’s International Graduate Forum (IGF) ranked the program in their MBA top 20 international list for 2014. “Congratulations, CSUSB. That is an incredible accomplishment for a college campus in San Bernardino, CA. I wonder how many people outside of the Inland Empire have even heard of the school,” said student Clint Reeves. Out of 50 students polled on campus, two students were aware of CSUSB’s recent accolades. Both students were business majors. “I had no idea that our school was on any kind of ranking list. I hate … [Read more...] about CSUSB business program ranks high in official CEO magazine
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
Coyotes’ favorite “must watch” shows
By Mary Moreno |Staff Writer| Television enthusiasts rejoice over the ability to stream their shows from network websites, Netflix and YouTube. A recent study by Neilson Research found that 37 percent of U.S. households watch television online That can explain the spontaneous gasps or laughs coming from all those students during their break in between classes. “I mostly watch Korean dramas online,” said Vanessa Robles “My favorite show is Coffee Prince, it was my very first Korean drama and is amazing. The whole plot line, everything just pulls you into the story and you begin to feel what the characters feel.” Chris Burns has been interested in two new shows released … [Read more...] about Coyotes’ favorite “must watch” shows
Campus police helps protect bikes and electronics
By Emilie Chacon |Staff Writer| As the theft of bicycles and laptops increases, CSUSB campus police have established two new programs to solve the problem. The Cal State San Bernardino University Police Laptop and Electronic Devices Anti-Theft Registration Program (LEDATRP) and the Cal State San Bernardino University Police Bicycle Registration Program (BRP) insist on recording your valuables with campus police, thus reducing the chances of theft while protecting your electronics and your bike. The programs are still pretty new on campus. “Both programs started up towards the end of the 2011-2012 school year with the intention of being in place for the start of the 2012-2013 school … [Read more...] about Campus police helps protect bikes and electronics
Students should take advantage of summer school
By Shanieka Perrier |Staff Writer| I think it would be to students’ advantage to attend summer session. CSUSB is offering a variety of classes that students may need to keep the on pace towards graduation. Many schools cannot afford to offer summer school programs and those that are offering summer classes have limited options for students when choosing classes. Summer school courses are not just open to current and future students entering CSUSB in the fall, but are also open to students who attend other colleges and universities. I think it great to attend summer school because there is less crowding, and the teacher-student relationship is better because there are far less … [Read more...] about Students should take advantage of summer school