With Thanksgiving approaching, some CSUSB students share what they are thankful for during these difficult times. "I am thankful for my parents, family, all of the supportive people in my life, my job as a behavior interventionist, my education, and my faith and determination. With all of these components, I have been able to overcome the many stressors that have been thrown my way this 2020 and, by doing so, I am most thankful to say that I will be graduating in December as a first-generation college student." "At this moment, I am most thankful for my family, friends, and, most importantly, staying healthy and protected throughout this pandemic. I am thankful for these things … [Read more...] about Vox pop: What are you thankful for?
Thanksgiving
Campus community takes part in virtual charity
CSUSB's Office of Community Engagement Director, Diane Podolske, discusses how the annual Coyote Cares Day event turned into a virtual 5K event. Q: How was the planning process different for this event this year compared to the previous years? A: Typically, we are contacting our community partners for service projects, reserving food trucks and entertainment, and making sure we have everything ready for a fun day of service. Planning for this year was different because it focused more on publicity to recruit participants and to educate them on the level of food insecurity in our local communities. I guess I would say it was easier, but it is really fun to host an in-person service … [Read more...] about Campus community takes part in virtual charity
Thousands gather for Festival of Lights
By Veronica Vicente |Staff Writer| The Los Angeles zoo and Botanical Gardens commenced their annual zoo lights festival on Nov.18, which featured thousands of lights and animal installations to spread holiday spirit. The event brought together more than 170,000 visitors and was awarded the Best Choice Travel award by USA today. Among walking inside, there are several lit paths that take you to different exhibitions of the zoo. “The Lair”, which represents for living amphibians, invertebrates and reptiles was the only exhibition open to the public. It contained a giant green snake covered with bright lights on top of the rooftop,greeting the guests as they walked … [Read more...] about Thousands gather for Festival of Lights
Meal prep ideas with leftover turkey
By Jasmine Perez |Staff Writer| Idea # 1 Turkey and Avocado Salad. -Pick out your favorite greens from your local grocery store. The easiest thing would be to buy a mixed bag of Taylor Farms greens, which are usually organic. - Add in some sliced tomatoes - Thinly slice half of a red onion - Add 1 cup of Parmesan - Combine ingredients in a Tupperware container - In a separate Tupperware mix extra virgin oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper to taste. This will be your dressing. - Add an avocado to your lunch bag. Once it is time to eat your meal, pour on your dressing and cut up the avocado there so you can it eat it fresh and enjoy your healthy … [Read more...] about Meal prep ideas with leftover turkey
Enjoy your thanksgiving guilt-free
By Jasmine Perez |Staff Writer| Overindulging in food is one of the toughest struggles when trying to remain healthy during the holidays. According to healthyeating.sfgate.com, "overeating, particularly high-fat, high-calorie foods, can increase your risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes." Although you can be tempted to continue eating because the food is in sight, stop eating once you are full. A helpful tip to not overindulge is to make sure you eat designated meals before your dinner. Not eating all day so you can save room for your awaited dinner is not a good mindset to have. Have a decent breakfast and light lunch before dinner. If your families thanksgiving … [Read more...] about Enjoy your thanksgiving guilt-free
Refugees deserve asylum
By Carlos Solis |Staff Writer| Twelve million Syrians have fled their homes because of the civil war in their country, according to worldvision.org. Foreign powers, like countries such as U.S., and Russia—as well as organizations in the Middle East—have created a mess. The situation in Syria has now turned into one of the worst humanitarian crises in recent history. Since 2012, the U.S. has accepted 2,174 Syrian refugees - roughly a 0.0007 % of the US population, according to The Guardian. "Obama calls on U.S. to resettle 'at least 10,000' Syrian refugees in 2016 fiscal year," continued The Guardian. This number will only represent 0.0007% of the U.S. population. This shows … [Read more...] about Refugees deserve asylum
Cooking Thanksgiving Dinner with Andrew Jackson
By Sandy Rodriguez | Staff Writer | Let's face it, we can't all make it home for Thanksgiving and we can't all afford to cook an expensive dinner. Some of us have homework and others have work, but that doesn't mean we can't have a home-cooked holiday dinner away from home or that we have to spend $30 on a turkey alone. I made it my mission to prepare a savory Thanksgiving dinner without spending Thanksgiving money. I made my way to Stater Brothers with only $20 in my pocket and went straight to the meat aisle. I found a ready-to-heat, honey cured boneless ham for about $11. I bought a can of pineapple for $1.50, so I could add it to the top of the ham, but that is … [Read more...] about Cooking Thanksgiving Dinner with Andrew Jackson
Black Friday invades Thanksgiving
By Sarah Johnson |Staff Writer| Camping outdoors in long lines at malls, racing through stores to get a deal, and fighting over the last Princess Elsa doll on the shelf; all things that come to mind when someone says “Black Friday.” This is ironic, because the day prior--Thanksgiving--brings completely different thoughts to mind. Turkey dinner on the table, mom’s homemade stuffing, the aroma of pumpkin pie baking in the oven, and your family and friends all there to give thanks for everything they have been given in life. Thanksgiving is supposed to be all about appreciating the things we already have in life. Yet some shoppers become ruthless and violent hours later just to get … [Read more...] about Black Friday invades Thanksgiving
Look great this holiday season
By Shelby Gonzales |Staff Writer| As the holiday season approaches and we are preparing for Thanksgiving dinners, Christmas parties, family gatherings, work parties and New Year’s festivities, we want to make sure we look our best for each occasion. Whether casual or formal, there are perfect outfits for all occasions. In the winter season, coats, sweaters, leggings, and boots are all a must to keep warm out there however, it is important to dress appropriate for each event you plan on attending. While still requiring to dress up for family get-togethers, it is important to stay comfortable to last the night. I think pairing some skinny jeans along with a nice sweater and … [Read more...] about Look great this holiday season
Thanksgiving dish on a budget
By Courtney Mata |Staff Writer| The holidays are quickly approaching and we all know what that means! Food! Family and friendly gatherings are nothing new to the holiday scene, but for students on a holiday budget, preparing a holiday treat can seem a bit pricey. One of my favorite and least expensive holiday meals to make is green bean casserole. Green bean casserole requires only a bag of jack and cheddar shredded cheese, two cans of green beans, two cans of mushroom soup and a bag of crispy onions. There are many ways to add to the casserole like adding bacon bits, but I like to keep it simple and I always get compliments on this dish. So let’s get started! First … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving dish on a budget