By Loydie Burmah |Executive Editor| Three people are dead, and one child is currently in recovery due to a murder-suicide that occurred at North Park Elementary School in San Bernardino on the morning of Apr 10. CSUSB alumna Karen Elaine Smith, 53, of Riverside and student Jonathan Martinez, 8 were shot when Smith’s estranged husband, Cedric Charles Anderson, 53 entered her classroom. Smith graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies, wrote CSUSB President Dr. Tomàs Morales in a statement addressed: “Special Message to the CSUSB Community” sent to colleagues and students on April 11. “I ask everyone to keep Karen’s family and friends in your thoughts and prayers over … [Read more...] about Shooting at North Park Elementary in San Bernardino
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Nov 4 "Couple arrested for shooting at a family on Halloween." After a family bumped into their Chevrolet Equinox, a man allegedly shot a single round from a handgun into the family’s car narrowly missing the victims by inches on Oct. 31, according to The Sun. Surveillance videotape was able to identify the vehicle and trace to two suspects. Deputies arrested the couple Friday morning in their San Bernardino home. Nov 7 "Woman arrested for her ceviche" A California mother was arrested for selling homemade ceviche through a community page on Facebook. Mariza Ruelas, from Stockton, could face a year in jail and possible fines, according to the LA Times. She … [Read more...] about Briefs
London gets bloody gory
By Andrea Jimenez | Staff Writer | "London Has Fallen" was not my favorite film, but I cannot say that it did not keep me in suspense, while shedding a couple tears as my deepest thoughts went to the lives lost in the many terrorist attacks that have impacted our lives and made history rise. Following the mysterious death of the British prime minister, the world's leaders gathered in London to pay their respects. Before they kneel down and say their last goodbye, the city of lights quickly arose in massive explosions, becoming the city of gore. Decapitation seemed to be the main theme in this action filled sequel, as terrorists had no mercy on anyone, leaving puddles of flesh and … [Read more...] about London gets bloody gory
Campus closure due to SB shooting
By Clarissa Toll |News Editor| CSUSB closed at 6 p.m. on Dec. 2 due to safety concerns for students, faculty and staff. The closure is the result of a mass shooting in south San Bernardino. According to a campus-wide email, "all classes and operations will be canceled, but campus police will remain on duty." "University Police and campus leaders are actively monitoring the situation and staying informed," stated President Tomás D. Morales via email. Classes are expected to resume on Thursday, Dec. 3. For campus updates, contact the campus hotline at 909-537-5999. … [Read more...] about Campus closure due to SB shooting
University Parkway shooting
By Marion Gil |News Editor| A man was shot and killed by San Bernardino police on the I-215 freeway near University Parkway on Feb. 13. The man was suspected of stealing a vehicle and subsequently leading police on a high-speed chase on streets and freeways. "He ran into multiple police cars and at one point went the wrong way and struck a police car head on," said San Bernardino Police Lt. Richard Lawhead. According to Lawhead, the suspect was shot by police officers when he tried to ram police vehicles. As a result of the shooting, the freeway at University Parkway was closed for investigation. … [Read more...] about University Parkway shooting
Parents of slain student sue CSUSB
Mariela Limon |Staff Writer| The parents of Bartholomew Williams, who was shot and killed on campus Dec. 8, have filed a lawsuit against CSUSB for wrongful death and seven other claims on March 5. Barbara and Paul Williams’ lawsuit, filed in a Los Angeles federal court, also named the state and CSUSB Police Chief Jimmie Brown as defendants. The parents are seeking an undetermined amount of compensatory damages. CSUSB officials were aware that Williams, 38, was bipolar and was registered as a student with disabilities, claimed the lawsuit. The Press Enterprise reports that in an interview, James DeSimone, the plaintiffs’ attorney, said, “The university had advance notice that … [Read more...] about Parents of slain student sue CSUSB
December 8th 2012 Shooting of Bartholomew Williams
By Luz Hernandez |Staff Writer| A 38-year-old Cal State San Bernardino graduate student was shot and killed by campus police on Dec. 8. Bartholomew Williams died during an altercation with campus police, just after the CSUSB Commencement Ceremonies. The tragedy has left students, faculty and staff at CSUSB in shock. University officials have been holding open forums for members of our university community to express their sentiments and concerns regarding the shooting. They began having these forums in December shortly after the tragedy occurred. The goal of these forums is to keep an open line of communication between the university community and university officials regarding the … [Read more...] about December 8th 2012 Shooting of Bartholomew Williams
Skittles are suspicious?
By Shanieka Perrier |Staff Writer| What is so suspicious about iced tea and a bag of skittles? A 17-year-old boy holding only those items and wearing a “hoodie” was shot and killed ion Feb. 26 in Sanford, Florida. Trayvon Martin was shot by George Zimmerman after he saw the boy walking around in his neighborhood and found him “suspicious.” I believe that Zimmerman brought this situation upon himself. According to the LA Times, he was instructed to go home and let the police handle the situation. In my opinion he acted purely on suspicion and ignored the police, as though he was above the law. I have a problem with Zimmerman never initially being arrested. There was a dead body … [Read more...] about Skittles are suspicious?
Jack Brown Hall Evacuated
Jack Brown Hall is evacuated as police enter after reports of a gunshot inside the building at approximately 5:30 pm today. Hundreds of students were stranded outside of the building waiting for class as several CSU police officers searched the building in search of a gunman. After 30-45 minutes of waiting, no gunshot had been confirmed and students were allowed to re-enter the building. According to Officer L. Fields of the CSU Police Force, a noise that may have sounded like a gunshot was heard inside and outside of the building; however, no gunshot was confirmed and it is safe to re-enter the building. This story is continually being updated, last update at 7 pm. … [Read more...] about Jack Brown Hall Evacuated
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