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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Mediocrity sets the bar
By Emmanuel Gutierrez |Features Editor| The world we live in, unfortunately, functions under a system where mediocrity is glorified, encouraged, and preserved. This system thrives because mediocrity permeates all levels of work—despite expectations of superior professionalism and expertise—including the highest ranks of management. I am not criticizing people whose work, after making a valiant, genuine effort, may still be sub-par. No, these people should receive absolute praise and recognition—because you give a damn, you matter. I am specifically targeting those who settle for adequacy and vilify, belittle, or ridicule those who exert more effort, spend more time, commit to … [Read more...] about Mediocrity sets the bar
Honoring farm workers
By Jose Alvarez | Staff Writer | Farm workers are being honored through a play that will take place on campus that celebrates 50 years of CSUSB and Farm Workers Theater. Carlos Satizábal, a nationally awarded playwright and poet, has been invited to CSUSB to work alongside Bibiana Diaz. Satizábal will be aiding Director Diaz in the final stages of the play. Although Diaz and Satizábal don’t mention Cesar Chavez’s name, the play will reflect on the impact he and Luis Valdez had on farm workers in the 1960s. “La Quinta Temporada” and “Los Vendidos” are the two plays that will be adapted for the stage thanks to a collaboration from Acto Latino … [Read more...] about Honoring farm workers
Make Puerto Rico the 51st state already, jeez
By Angelice Romero |Staff Writer| It has been 61 years since Puerto Rico became a commonwealth of the United States, so why is it still not a state when it obviously should be? The answer is politics. Being Puerto Rican-American, I see firsthand the struggles Puerto Rico is going through and how becoming a state would benefit us. The education system in Puerto Rico is terrible and lacks major funding. According to The New York Times, riots started because of a 50 percent tuition increase of $800. This not only shows the struggles of the University of Puerto Rico campuses but it also represents the struggle of Puerto Rico and it’s people. The 2010 and 2012 census in Puerto Rico shows … [Read more...] about Make Puerto Rico the 51st state already, jeez
CSUSB celebrates Cinco de Mayo in style
By Desirae Contreras |Staff Writer| CSUSB organizations on campus came together for Cinco De Mayo in celebrate the “The Battle of Puebla.” The Latino Business Student Association (LBSA), Foreign Language Advising and Guidance for Students department (FLAGS), Latino Cultural Clubs and the Santos Manuel Student Union (SMSU) Cross Cultural Center collaborated for the Cinco de Mayo event that took place on May 3 in the lower commons patio. “The event promotes the history of Cinco de Mayo as a culture, specifically for Mexico in the Battle of Puebla, it also represents diversity within our school, and pride for what we have accomplished. It is an event for the entire community and school … [Read more...] about CSUSB celebrates Cinco de Mayo in style