On October 29, the Faculty Senate held a meeting that discussed the concerns and issues about the power shutoffs. The President was not present in this meeting, but one concern was whether or not the campus would receive generators to generate power during power shutoffs. Solar power was brought up as a potential solution to future power shutoffs, but that notion was dismissed due to solar power being tied to the grid that SoCal Edison controls. Furthermore, solar power would not be enough to support a building. The Senate promoted visiting the Internet to receive updates in regards to emergencies. When decisions are made regarding the campus, Blackboard is used to send out texts … [Read more...] about Faculty Senate meeting addresses power outage
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Protecting CSUSB students
CSUSB students attended the End Sexual Violence Training 2019-2020 on September 25, 2019. “Sexual violence affects everyone, not just women,” David Reyes said during his presentation. Reyes is the investigator of Title IX and gender equality at CSUSB. Reyes wants every student to feel protected and safe when they come to campus, that is why these training are mandatory every year for students to complete. “We want students to know their rights and know what kind of resources they have on campus,” Reyes said. “We also want students to know how the process proceeds and if they can talk to us confidentially, we want them to know what confidential resources are available to … [Read more...] about Protecting CSUSB students
Student safety in the wake of armed robbery and theater scare
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
Coyotes on the rise
The increase of coyote sighting induces panic, a concern of safety for families and pets. According to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, there has been a rise to 50 reports of which a coyote bit a person in Southern California between August 2012 and August 2016. Professor Cindy Chrisler of CSUSB is an animal health technician, shares her thoughts on why the number of coyotes keeps expanding in the Inland Empire. Other reasons are due to the plentiful food supply that humans offer outside of their home. When it comes to the large garbage bins, make sure to keep them securely closed so it won't open just in case if it is tipped over. Not only is trash on … [Read more...] about Coyotes on the rise
Technology downgrading
By Hairuo Yi |Staff Writer| In the wake of the Samsung phone accident explosion, more and more people are starting to be aware of safety issues with new technology. Several students who are familiar with Samsung phones say that the Samsung Note 7 exploding was not so unexpected. “I wasn’t surprised at all, my phone get’s really hot,” said Samsung user Ashlee Burton. This accident is becoming a serious problem for Samsung, and not just a insignificant mistake of technology. “Everybody can make mistakes, but these are really big ones,” said Computer Science professor, Ernesto Gomez. Computer Science professor, Haiyan Qiao, also thinks the Note 7 accidents are attracting … [Read more...] about Technology downgrading
Death by airbag
By Tricia Kang |Staff Writer| At least 16 deaths are now linked to the defect in Honda and Acura safety features of air bags deploying. Resulting in the recall of nearly 100 million air bags worldwide by more than a dozen automakers around the world and as close as Riverside County. As of last month, 11 people have died and more than 100 have been injured due to the malfunction. The airbags in a car collision are known to explode on impact. Instead of modifying the impact of the crash, these recalled airbags contain a propellant that causes them to inflate in a crash but when exposed with high impact can blow apart a metal canister or debris bursting towards the driver or … [Read more...] about Death by airbag
Social media leads to hate crimes
By Geraldine Carrillo |Staff Writer| "There is going to be a fight today after school on Walnut St.," was a post on Facebook from one of my friends during my sophomore year of high school. Soon after this post, other students then replied with the location and time of the fight on social media to create an audience for that fight as an amusement to go watch. This made safety patrols aware, which led to a raid by police. Keeping an eye on social media has been a good way to prevent hate crimes throughout the new digital era. But the extent to which it has been utilized is ridiculous compared to the hike in the number of committed crimes. Hate crime is a crime motivated by … [Read more...] about Social media leads to hate crimes
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
Safety tips for CSUSB
By Carolyn Solar |Staff Writer| San Bernardino has gained the reputation as a troubled city. Crime, bankruptcy, and political corruption have aided San Bernardino in gaining its name as “the poorest city of its size in California,” according to the Los Angeles Times. On average, there are 12,268 crimes committed in San Bernardino every year, according to Neighborhoodscout.com. In a crime-ridden city, CSUSB has become a target for theft and sexual assault. With 24/7 police patrol of the campus, the CSUSB Police Department offers a number of resources made available to students in order to feel safe on campus. “The department is responsible for the 471-acre north San … [Read more...] about Safety tips for CSUSB
Coyotes consider campus security a priority
By Ayumi Yoshihama |Staff Writer| "[CSUSB] is the one of safest universities in the country," stated Detective Corporal Devon Herrington of the University Police Department in an email concerning safety tips on Oct. 16. However, he also mentioned in the same email that criminal activity in San Bernardino increased in reported cases such as vehicle thefts, burglaries, and robbery in the last month. To many students, campus safety is a priority. I interviewed a few Coyotes who currently live in the dormitories about safety around campus. Most of the students said they feel safe on campus because they have never been in a dangerous situation, yet they sometimes hear news that … [Read more...] about Coyotes consider campus security a priority