By Yesica Gonzalez | Staff Writer| Weekly Open Mic night brought together young art enthusiasts in a Riverside coffee shop on Feb. 6. Every Monday night at 9 p.m., art enthusiasts explore their community through inspirational entertainment. There are various talents of performers such as singers, poets, rappers, writers and more. The Open Mic is located in downtown Riverside in the basement of the coffee shop. "I've been Back to the Grind before, I kind of knew what the ambiance was but I've never been to the open mic before," explained Jerry, a performer. "I still dig it, I'll come back," continued Jerry. On a usual day, Back to the Grind, coffee shop is just a cozy … [Read more...] about Art, coffee and the community
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RuPaul’s Drag Convention
By Natalie Padron |Staff Writer| This past weekend marked the second annual RuPaul’s Drag Convention and let’s just say, it was inspirational. The west hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center was crawling with glamorous amazons with the hopes of meeting their favorite drag queens and iconic members of the LGBTQIA community. The venue was covered in vendors of vintage clothing, lace front wigs, nail salons and even plush toys. The back half was taken up by both past and present drag queens of RuPaul’s Drag Race. RuPaul’s costume exhibit and dressed up wax figure was a real crowd-pleaser; and right behind it all was a curtained off room where you could go get your picture … [Read more...] about RuPaul’s Drag Convention
Girls need education and innovative women need support
By Alana Roche' |Staff Writer| More females should be granted an opportunity to receive an education. We should also support women-oriented entrepreneurship in order to ensure better livelihoods. "Right now, 62 million girls worldwide are not in school," according to The Atlantic. Young girls are being deprived of learning basic skills, such as math, reading and writing, and science. It is unbelievable to me that there are 62 million girls that are deprived from receiving an education in the year 2015. I believe that we should join young girls and women in fighting to help them receive proper education and entrepreneurial support. "[That's why] last spring, the president … [Read more...] about Girls need education and innovative women need support
Room and Board caregiver
By Camillia Dababneh |Staff Writer| CSUSB student, Philip Castellanos, has dedicated himself to be a true humanitarian by helping people with a variance of special needs. Castellanos is double majoring in economics and political science, along with a minor in intercultural communications. After high school, when in need of new living quarters, Castellanos was offered a place to live in Riverside, but in return, was expected to lend a helping hand. Castellanos began living in the Room and Board, a facility that offers a place full of compassion and tenderness for people with mental illnesses, disabilities, the elderly, and sometimes even parolees. Castellanos explains that the … [Read more...] about Room and Board caregiver
Promised Scholars praised for generosity
By Aimee Villalpando |Staff Writer| Promise Scholars was awarded a Service Youth Award from the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Commission of San Bernardino County for their support of children. The Service Youth Award recognizes groups who have demonstrated a positive impact on youth in the San Bernardino County. For three years, Promise Scholars has been a program implemented by the Ontario-Montclair Schools Foundation to help children achieve their college and career dreams. The program initially enrolled fifth grade students from selected schools and promised two free years of post-secondary education at Chaffey College upon completion of the program. When the … [Read more...] about Promised Scholars praised for generosity
Troops and vets deserve respect
By Aunjolay Lambert |Staff Writer| Almost four years ago while running for President, Obama said he would bring the troops home from Iraq. Now Obama is promising the troops a lot more than just returning home; he is promising the support that the veterans and troops deserve. I love the fact that Obama is willing to give service men and women more support because our nation hasn’t really been giving veterans the respect that they deserve. Obama used a Memorial Day ceremony to say it is time for America to properly welcome home the veterans and show them respect and gratitude for the things they’ve done. Showing respect is the least we should do as Americans, seeing as though we … [Read more...] about Troops and vets deserve respect
Local businesses receive student support
By Angela E. Rodriguez |Staff Writer| CSUSB students support our community by buying from the small businesses we call our neighbors. “Small business is what drives the American economy,” said chief economist for the Office of Advocacy, Dr. Chad Moutray, in the article “Small Business Drives U.S. Economy” on about.com. During times of recession, small businesses are the ones that suffer the most, especially when they have popular, big-name competition that get millions of dollars for their business. At Paco’s Tacos restaurant off University Parkway and Kendall Drive, student Michelle Greene orders her favorite dish. There are several fast food chains that serve a similar plate … [Read more...] about Local businesses receive student support
Strikes get students noticed
By Aunjolay Lambert |Staff Writer| I believe that strikes are words being put into action, so I think they can be a effective method of getting your point across. Since the California Faculty Association (CFA) approved their two-day strike the students have been doing some striking of their own. Recently, the members of Students for Quality Education went on a nine-day hunger strike. This surprised me, but I think this may be what students need now that tuition costs keep rising and college grads are not able to get the jobs they need to pay off their student debt. I think its about time that we hear some noise from the students. “I wish I would have known we were striking … [Read more...] about Strikes get students noticed
Cervantes credits support system for success
By Chelsea Underwood [Staff Writer] Senior softball player Felicia Cervantes will always remember the great influence her family and high school coach had in helping her develop into the talented player she has become in her four years as a Coyote. Cervantes started playing softball when she was six years old and wanted to attend her brothers’ practices and games every chance she got. Her uncle noticed the passion that she had for softball and taught her the fundamentals of the game. He spent time with her in their garage, practicing hitting off a tee. He worked with her day in and day out and together they practiced to develop her complete game. “He was always there from the … [Read more...] about Cervantes credits support system for success
NBA lock-out what?
By Lena Torres |Staff Writer| The 2011-2012 NBA season is in doubt, leading some students to worry about not being able to watch their favorite players compete for NBA glory. The owners have locked out their players as part of a labor dispute causing the season to be in danger. “I’m not shaving until I see a Lakers Post game report!” said David Abry, who is sporting an already epic beard. Obviously, the possibility of a cancelled season is leading some students to take drastic measures while others understand the lockout. “I support the lockout. Players and owners need to come to an agreement. I hear there may not be a season until the New Year,” said Abry, a student here at … [Read more...] about NBA lock-out what?