The impact of social media on students can be excessive, especially when most of them are busy trying to get their degrees. Many students have a variety of social media platforms. Although it may seem beneficial to see other people's lives, students struggle by spending their time looking to see what the newest trends are. Nataly Rees, a communications major, says, “I think that social media has a lot of pros and cons and removing it altogether wouldn’t necessarily get rid of the cons because those things are still present in entertainment and all around us. I think that social media offers a lot of evils, but it also provides people with platforms to reach out to others with similar … [Read more...] about Students share their thoughts on social media
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From “BookTok” to Your Bookshelf
Is social media killing bookstore sales? Quite the opposite, believe it or not. “BookTok” is sending old and new books to the top of the bestsellers list changing authors careers and influencing a community of bibliophiles. “BookTok” is a community on the social media app TikTok, focusing on everything books and literature. Creators make videos about books they read that are either reviewing, discussing, recommending, or joking about them. “BookTok” now has over 41.8 billion views on the app, and is creating a real impact. Five years ago, young adult and science fiction author Adam Silvera released a novel entitled They Both Die at the End, which landed at the top of New York … [Read more...] about From “BookTok” to Your Bookshelf
Workouts for summer
By Ricardo Mendez I Staff Writer With commitment there are many workout trends that guarantee results in 90 days or less. "It depends on the person but I would definitely recommend workout plans to people," said junior Eloy Carlin. Nowadays people are skipping the gyms and sweating it out in their living rooms. These new trends include P-90X, Insanity, CrossFit, 90-Day Ab Challenge and obstacle course race training. "By 2013 more than three million people had run an obstacle run race," according to journalist Erin Beresini's book "Off Course: Inside the Mad, Muddy World of Obstacle Course Racing." This trend is becoming nationwide with events like Camp Rhino, Epic Hybrid … [Read more...] about Workouts for summer
“Less is more” when it comes to CSUSB student’s Spring fashion
By Dalal Museitef |Asst. Features Editor| Lengthy layers, Doc Marten boots and patterned pants are swarming the halls of CSUSB in this year’s Spring fashion trends. At times, implementing bright colors into your wardrobe can make or break your outfit unless you’ve mastered it with confidence and correctness. What most people should incorporate in their style is the phrase, “less is more.” Enough with heels that hurt way too much to wear or as some may say, “beauty is pain”, the spiked hair that’s as hard as a rock and has no movement, the tight jeans that constrain your every movement, or the “messy” hair bun that takes weeks to perfect and ends up resembling a nest. You can … [Read more...] about “Less is more” when it comes to CSUSB student’s Spring fashion
Pop culture trends of 2014
By Danielle Brooks |Staff Writer| The twerk-a-licious trends of 2014, including wacky dance moves, hip slang words, and lots and lots of ice, have shifted the image of pop culture. Websites like Vine made dances like twerking, the nae nae, and the shmoney dance popular. “Vine really popped off in 2014,” said Richard Burrud. “I can’t go anywhere without someone saying ‘about a week ago’ and breaking into the shmoney dance and a lot of slang words like ‘bae’ and ‘or nah’ came from the app.” Slang words we use everyday, such as “selfie” have not only been made into songs, but appear in the dictionary. Webster Dictionary defines a selfie as “a photograph that one takes of oneself … [Read more...] about Pop culture trends of 2014
Wallet-friendly beauty suggestions to Coyotettes
By Daleth Quintanilla | Staff Writer There are seven inexpensive ways to look and feel good that college students need to know. Beauty regimens at a salon or spa can be pretty pricey and let's face it, as college students we cannot afford to go to the salon every week. Let's do some simple math: a particularly high-maintenance person such as myself needs to have manicured hands every week, and that's $25 a week for a simple gel manicure. Weekly manicures mean every month we are spending one hundred dollars solely on nails, $100 equates to $1,200 a year, and that's the cost of just a manicure. What about a pedicure or facial? When you look good, you feel good, and even though … [Read more...] about Wallet-friendly beauty suggestions to Coyotettes
When are you too Old to Dress Up for Halloween?
By Maria Perry |Staff Writer| It’s Halloween, the full moon is out, the ghouls are dancing and you’re stressing out. Kids up and down the block seem to be in disguise as cats, mice, ghosts, and all sorts of ghastly critters. So what’s the dilemma? Every year we get older yet we ponder the question: Am I too old to dress up? Dressing up for Halloween has no age limit because it is a way for many people to get in the spirit of this holiday. Many students I interviewed still dressed up, but some students, such as Jasmine Magee, Ricardo Ramirez, and Adam Ghossein either thought it pointless to spend money on an outfit that would be worn only once a year or were not raised in a … [Read more...] about When are you too Old to Dress Up for Halloween?
Good-bye Summer, hello fall
By Alyssa Gradias |Staff Writer| Not sure what to wear this fall? It’s time to break down what’s in and what’s out! This year’s fall trends vary from textures and patterns to simple pairings of leathers and over-sized sweaters. Fashion magazines, such as Cosmopolitan and Vogue, are filled with runway-inspired outfits. Some of these features include eye-catching outerwear, leopard prints, hat accessories, leathers and layering. Bold furs and sweaters make eye-catching statements. According to Cosmopolitan, making some simple pairings with a fur vest and leather pants is the perfect pairing for fall. It makes a statement without trying too hard. Accessorize your look with some fall … [Read more...] about Good-bye Summer, hello fall
Coyote Watch: street wear vs runway
By Lupe Duran |Staff Writer| Coyote Watch: Why would you say street wear trends are better than runway fashion? The street wear trend has changed a lot since its start in the 1980, and is constantly changing making it difficult to keep up on the latest. When compared to runway fashion it seems like just about everyone agrees that street wear is a lot more comfortable and unique. Roman Lopez (freshman) "I pick street wear over runway because of its casual flare and its comfort. I don’t think I really have a favorite brand- if I like it I wear it." Risa Jove (freshman) "I think street wear is better than runway fashion because it gives you more confidence and … [Read more...] about Coyote Watch: street wear vs runway
Defend the Trend: ombre hair!
By Britney Vargas |Staff Writer| For the last couple years celebrity fashionistas have rocked the ombre hairstyle, and spreading the trend with their vibrant golden locks. This hot trend has been all over the runway, and extremely popular on the red carpets, it quickly became the biggest hair color trend for the year of 2012. So what exactly is "ombre"? Ombre is a technique used originally to dye hair by merging two different colors to create a two-tone look, with the purpose of a sun-faded appearance. But has the ombre trend ran its course? Has it hit a trend overkill as some may say? Cosmopolitan magazine says Yes, "This summer we all will be seeing red." Now … [Read more...] about Defend the Trend: ombre hair!