By Shane Burrell |Sports Editor| The 2015 Communication Symposium brought acknowledgements to communication students who are outstanding, along with students who sought more information of how to expand their future careers. The Symposium is a way for the communications department and the College of Arts and Letters to acknowledge communication students. Chelsea Galvez was awarded the prize for the Most Outstanding Mass Communications student, and Amanda Fernandez who, through all odds, triumphed over sickness to show that she is the best in radio. The Symposium also included a keynote speaker and multiple panels with CSUSB Alumni. After the ceremony, students, speakers, … [Read more...] about CSUSB Spring Into Media Symposium
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Strongest Coyote Challenge
By Shane Burrell |Sports Editor| With competitions like the Iron Coyote, Swim the Bear, and the Mile High Challenge, we sometimes forget about the competitors that are concerned with pure muscular endurance, but the Strongest Coyote Challenge is going to change all of that. The Student Recreation and Fitness Center (Rec Center) has created a competition for men and women so that they can test their strength and endurance as competitive lifters. "The Strongest Coyote competition is a test of pure strength, explosive strength, speed, conditioning and muscular endurance through four different events," stated csusbrecsports.com. The four different events are comprised of the Tractor … [Read more...] about Strongest Coyote Challenge
Queer athletes deserve recognition
By Shane Burrell |Sports Editor| & Loydie Burmah |Opinions Editor| Queer collegiate athletes can risk their professional careers by coming out. Queer college athletes have a higher risk of risking their professional sports careers by coming out due to the lack of support from the professional sports community. Coming out is an ongoing process, and for the queer athlete revealing one’s true identity does not stop in the locker room. “Homophobia is a salient theme within both collegiate and non-collegiate male athletic subcultures,” wrote researchers Kenneth B. Muir and Trina Seitz in their participant-observational study on machismo, misogyny, and homophobia within … [Read more...] about Queer athletes deserve recognition
Rock wall seeking new climbing enthusiast
By Shane Burrell |Sports Editor| CSUSB Student Recreation and Fitness Center, referred to as the Rec Center, has a position available for rock climbing enthusiasts seeking work on campus. The Rec Center and rock all staff are looking for another member to be a part of their team as the new rock wall instructor. The rock wall is 1,000 square feet, 34 feet high and is open for all students and members of the Rec Center. The Rec Center provides shoes, harnesses, and chalk bags for anyone that is willing to climb after the informative session that provides detailed rules and safety tips for all participants. Although climbing the wall serves as a recreational activity for some … [Read more...] about Rock wall seeking new climbing enthusiast
“Dear White People” and America
By Shane Burrell |Sports Editor| Recent events, sparked by the protests of Michael Brown and Eric Garner, have occurred throughout the country and have made people more aware about racism and police brutality. The movie, "Dear White People" has given a representation to these events. Brown was a young man killed by a police officer in Michigan for stealing something from a convenience store, and Garner was arrested by New York police and died when they put him in an illegal choke-hold during his apprehension. In my opinion, these acts are depicted and represented perfectly by the film "Dear White People." The film, although fiction, shows how America is clearly a nation … [Read more...] about “Dear White People” and America
Oktoberfest and the Ramen festival take over Pomona
By Shane Burrell |Sports Editor| On Oct. 18, my boyfriend Peter Luu and I, made our way over to the Pomona Fairplex where Oktoberfest was held. To our amazing discovery, we found out that the Ramen Festival was held at the same time and one building over from where Oktoberfest was taking place. So we made the decision that we would stop by the Ramen Festival and have something to eat before enjoying all the beer that Oktoberfest has to offer. The Ramen Festival entry fee was $5 and only $8 per bowl of Ramen, altogether $13 for each of us. We both also got a box of Pocky, a biscuit stick like cookie dipped in chocolate. When we entered the building, we first came into contact … [Read more...] about Oktoberfest and the Ramen festival take over Pomona
Israeli and Palestinian conflicts
Shane Burrell |Sports Editor| The world has witnessed in the past few days deadly acts of retaliation in the regions of the Gaza Strip and Israel. The Gaza Strip lies on the coast of Mediterranean Sea bordering Israel and Egypt mainly inhabited by Palestinians. This region has suffered causalities from rocket impacts launched by Israel. Reported from KPCC's Morning Edition broadcasted by NPR: Causalities in Gaza have risen to 172 with many more injured. The current retaliations is the result of tensions heightened when three Israeli teenagers were kidnapped while hitch hiking home crossing the West Bank after school and later found murdered. After the … [Read more...] about Israeli and Palestinian conflicts
Keeping up with the gold
Shane Burrell |Sports Editor| The Sochi Winter Olympics comes to its final week, ending the events and preparing for the closing ceremony. At the time of publication the United States are in the lead with a 23 medal count, followed by Russia and the Netherlands tied at 22. These great achievements have been made possible with the unconditional support from fans and fellow USA team members. Although team USA is in the lead with team medal count, there is one team member that would fall somewhat short in his expectations in earning the gold. Shaun White planned to participate in the new Slope Style event, and the half-pipe, which he has won two gold medals for in past … [Read more...] about Keeping up with the gold
Kiss My Ace victory in intramural volleyball
By Shane Burrell |Staff Writer| Coyotes show off their athletic skills and competitiveness competing in this quarter’s intramural volleyball events who have a new champion. The team Kiss my Ace, took the A league finals against team Take Notes this past Tuesday May 28, with a score of 15-11 the first game, 9-15 in the second and 25-20 in the third, winning best two out of three. Krystal Nunez, Kasi Kauvaka, Jonny Tuitavke, Kasandra Ramos, Jasmin Keller, and Sal Aguilar, played on team Kiss my Ace. In addition, players of team Take Notes include Angel Lizarde and Breanna Marrefo, although they did not win the championship they were able to give Kiss my Ace a run for their … [Read more...] about Kiss My Ace victory in intramural volleyball
Leffingwell completes softball career
By Shane Burrell |Staff Writer| well, dusts off her cleats ending her last season with the Coyotes. Leffingwell ranked in the top five for overall statistics of the season, ranking third place in both RBI’s with 23 and HR’s with three. Furthermore, she earned fifth place for overall batting average of .269 and her 18 runs scored. In addition, she took fourth for overall hits with 42. The stats show that Leffingwell is a skillful player both at the plate and in the field. She made player of the week while making some of her best plays when the Coyotes faced the Stanislaus Warriors. “When we played Stanislaus and I got player of the week, on Friday I went six for seven,” said … [Read more...] about Leffingwell completes softball career