Safety here has become a major talking point at CSUSB, especially after an attempted armed robbery occurred on campus on April 9, in parking lot C. Not only that, but on April 22 a man who was under the influence of a controlled substance was arrested for disrupting a rehearsal in the theater of the Performing Arts building. His bizarre behavior and unusual posturing led witnesses to believe he was possibly armed with a weapon. Nobody was harmed in either situation according to the University Police Department (UPD). However, looking back at these incidents brings up questions: how safe do students feel at CSUSB and what would students like to see improve among … [Read more...] about Student safety in the wake of armed robbery and theater scare
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Delta Sigma Chi informs students about drunk driving
By Diana Ramos |Staff Writer| Delta Sigma Chi is hosting their 8th Annual Drunk Driving Awareness Event, Delta Sigma Chi vs. Drunk Driving. This event will be hosted on Jan. 21 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Student Union’s Event Center. Kevin Brooks, a survivor of a drunk driving car accident, will be the guest speaker of the event. Brooks, who is now paralyzed from the waist down, wants to share his story with all of us and how drunk driving has affected his life. This event began eight years ago when a fellow fraternity sister of Delta Sigma Chi was in a car accident caused by drunk driving. Although she was the only sober passenger, she did not make it out alive. Delta … [Read more...] about Delta Sigma Chi informs students about drunk driving
Stress escape throughout spring break
By Yezi Cho |Staff Writer| Our winter quarter is coming to an end, and with finals around the corner, students anxiously await spring break to escape their stresses. Some students plan to travel out of state and even out of the country. However, for a safe trip, preparation ahead of time is required. If you are planning to visit other countries, it would be best to visit their embassies’ website for information on the current status of the country. These basic tips will help you plan your itinerary for a week long successful spring break trip. First of all, double check you have your passport, ID, visa, flight ticket and room reservation. Make sure you always have your … [Read more...] about Stress escape throughout spring break
Don’t become one more statistic; fight back
By Yaneth Hoil |Staff Writer| The average rapist has 37 victims before they get caught. Don’t allow yourself to become a number on their list by following Hines’s self-defense tips and tricks. According to Lauren Hines self-defense training these are some things that can save your life in the event that you are attacked. For example, if a guy is approaching you, whether it is an acquaintance or a stranger, the best thing to do is to keep a minimum distance of two-arms length because he can’t grab you from such a distance. The closer an attacker gets the more committed he is to the assault. Once you have a “creepy” feeling or the sensation that something is not right trust your … [Read more...] about Don’t become one more statistic; fight back