Campus police work with members of the community to help make the campus’ grounds safe and accessible to anyone who steps foot on campus. Campus safety is a major concern for students, staff, and faculty. They rely on their campus’ police to keep them safe and for everyone else who visits the campus. According to a research study conducted by a criminal defense lawyer, Graham Donath, and digital agency 1point21 Interactive, San Bernardino is ranked as the most dangerous city in California. The crimes that take place in San Bernardino affect future incoming students and their feelings of security. Students’ concerns for safety and available resources impact their involvement in … [Read more...] about Campus police seek the community’s help to ensure campus safety
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CSUSB Celebrates 50 with a Parade
By Dawnielle Floyd |Staff Writer| Hundreds of community members and students gathered on the CSUSB lawn to watch over 20 floats parade down to the Coussoulis Arena in celebration of 50 years of higher education. Preparation for the Homecoming celebration started back in November, when the entire campus and community were invited by the Alumni Association to come enjoy and participate in the festivities this past weekend. "Asking the campus and organizations to participate was fairly easy, asking the community was a little harder, we had to rely on word of mouth," said Alex Spencer from the alumni department. CSUSB campus played a huge part in the celebration, our mascot Cody the … [Read more...] about CSUSB Celebrates 50 with a Parade
Professors protest against low salaries
By Daniel DeMarco and Marlyn Rodriguez |Features Editor & Asst. Managing Editor| Faculty began protesting outside the San Manuel Student Union (SMSU) at 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 8, 2014. Their protest concerned faculty wages that they claim have not been raised in eight years. Approximately 30 faculty and staff members stood outside the main entrance of the Student Union holding picket signs and marching for their cause. An abundance of students were watching and supporting the protesting staff. Every faculty member carried a sign, all with different slogans written on them including: “President Morales, restore the morale, support your faculty now!”, “8 years with no pay increases + 8 … [Read more...] about Professors protest against low salaries
Mission statement
Coyote Chronicle Staff An analysis of various news reports of world issues from around the brings a great awareness to our campus. As diverse as we all are, understanding world issues from parts of the world that some of our students come from or have ties to, brings our student body great awareness of the world and each other. Coyote Chronicle staff has felt the need to make these issues available for all students, so that we would be able to keep all students' knowledge of worldly affairs open to all students and staff. For the great diversity of student body that we have at CSUSB, we feel keeping up on major issues is very important for the interest for our students. All … [Read more...] about Mission statement
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
CSU executives paid more than accounted
By Alejandra Arana |Staff Writer| CSU top executives reported false information to the public about their salary information, according to a press release sent out by the office of California Senator Leland Yee. According to the senator’s Chief of Staff, Adam Keigwin, executives reported to the public a much lower salary than what is reflected by IRS statements, leading the public to feel betrayed. “They should be helping us out instead of doing things for their own personal benefit,” said student Esmeralda Acosta. “If they were honest from the get-go we would really know how much debt we are in,” said student Kim Gonzalez. Gonzalez expressed that their honesty would help those … [Read more...] about CSU executives paid more than accounted
Motown influences Black America
By Emerald Collins |Staff Writer| The John M. Pfau Library and Black Faculty, Staff and Student Association presented a lecture last Thursday, “Remembering Motown: The Politics of Sound and Performance.” According to the chair of theatre arts department and host Kathryn Erwin, the seminar covered how “Motown influenced popular culture and re-created the image of Black America.” The event was part of the Noontime Lecture Series held by the Pfau Library and took place Feb. 16 on the fourth floor. The original family business, Motown, is responsible for the fame of stars such as Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations and Stevie Wonder. Founder Berry Gordy Jr. established the … [Read more...] about Motown influences Black America
Free legal advice for students
By Antonio Sanchez |Staff Writer| Student services are one of the major benefits a school can provide to its students. At CSUSB the College Legal Clinic (CLC) offers students a place to meet with lawyers in order to receive free legal advice. Students who may be facing legal issues and would like to consult with a lawyer without paying out of pocket and visiting several law offices, can schedule an appointment to meet with one on campus for free. “The average price of a similar consultation in the San Bernardino/Riverside counties is $30,” said Sarah Gass, a student who works at the CLC. Students are also encouraged to attend Attorney Nights. These are special nights where … [Read more...] about Free legal advice for students