By Cherie Brower |Staff Writer| Faculty salary negotiations remain at an impasse—which may lead to a strike—as the California Faculty Association (CFA) and the California State University (CSU) system stall over 2015-16 and 2016-17 contracts. Scholarly voices in favor of “fair compensation” rise against representatives rallying for reasonable budget expectations, while common footing has yet to be found. Beginning on Oct. 19, and continuing through Oct. 28, more than 25,000 faculty members from across the 23 CSU campuses will participate in a strike authorization vote, which will be organized by the California Faculty Association. If passed, the vote could result in job actions by … [Read more...] about CSU faculty threaten to strike
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Obama convinces 300 companies to look past unemployment stigma
By Daniel DeMarco |Assistant Features Editor| President Barack Obama announced a pledge list signed by more than 300 companies to agree to no longer discriminate against potential applicants who have been long-term unemployed. “Twenty-one of the nation’s 50 largest companies and 47 of the top 200” were among the companies involved in this agreement, according to The New York Times. Notable names include: Apple, Wal-Mart, AT&T, General Motors, McDonald’s, eBay, Ford Motor Company, and Pepsi. Long-term unemployment is defined as a time of unemployment that has lasted six months or longer. Obama is attempting to put to rest the prejudice displayed by some companies against … [Read more...] about Obama convinces 300 companies to look past unemployment stigma
Coyote Watch: Student’s favorite attributes of the campus community
By Devin Ramos |Staff Writer| Students share their favorite attributes of the campus community. J"I like to play pool in SMSU a lot. I like the tables in there." -Jacob Counts "I like that the campus is at the bottom of a mountain because it allows for really amazing views of the mountains." -Brett Dick "I like that the library has sections that students know are for working or talking. For instance the fifth floor is for studying and most students know that the third floor is for talking." -Chris Ortiz "The staff here is super nice. Mark Agars has been a really great mentor to me. Donna Gotch in the Communications department is a really great … [Read more...] about Coyote Watch: Student’s favorite attributes of the campus community
Interfaith center opening on campus
By Daniel DeMarco |Staff Writer| The Student Union has just opened a new nondenominational religious/faith center where religious based groups may go to host meetings or to simply hang out. The Interfaith Center is on the second floor between the administrative office and The Blue Coyote Pub And Eatery. According to Mark Day, executive director of the Student Union Administrative Office, it is only a soft opening. The grand opening is going to be in January 2014. It will be treated like any other center in the Student Union, except that there will not be a paid staff. It will be volunteer based. The administrative office has just begun getting the word out to students about … [Read more...] about Interfaith center opening on campus
Food quantity shrinks while prices go up
By Daniel DeMarco | Staff Writer| Food quantities, prices, and selection have stirred controversy across the CSUSB campus. Allegations center around decreasing portion sizes with prices remaining the same or rising. Some believe the increase in minimum wage may be the cause of these perceived changes. According to Dave Janosky, general manager of Sodexo at CSUSB, minimum wage has nothing to do with portion or price changes. Sodexo is the company that manages most of the food on campus such as the Commons cafeteria, the Student Union food court, and the various food concession stands. Sodexo does not manage the vending machines or the bookstore. “All food has increased to … [Read more...] about Food quantity shrinks while prices go up
Police Union place controversial sign
By Caleb Gasteiger |Staff Writer| A politically charged billboard, funded by the police unions of San Bernardino, located off Highland Avenue and E Street, raises questions and throws accusations at some San Bernardino politicians. The billboard was deemed so political that the owner of the building, Tim Mullen, said he had to contact the company who owns the billboard and ask that it be removed. “I was totally disappointed,” said Mullen to The San Bernardino Sun on the placement of the billboard, “I don’t want any negative political messages on my building.” The five people who are being called out on the billboard are Mayor Pat Morris and Council members Wendy McCammack, Fred … [Read more...] about Police Union place controversial sign
The SMSU gets fierce with annual drag show
By Jounghun Kim |Staff Writer| Beautiful queens and even a handsome king took the stage for "Fierce! A Night of Drag" in the Santos Manuel Student Union. On Wed., Feb. 6 the SMSU's Pride Center held their annual fiery event that has attracted many professionals to CSUSB. The professional performers were dancing and the lights where brilliantly shining. Before the big event, amateur performers took the stage, including Iva Fetish, Kawaii Katastrophe and Miss Ogyny. In full make-up and with all their talents on display, they showed the audience that they can give a great performance as much as the professional performers. “It was a great show. I’m interested in gay, lesbian, … [Read more...] about The SMSU gets fierce with annual drag show
Relieve stress with everyday activities
By Emelie Chacon |Staff Writer| Now that the school year has started, some students may start to feel overwhelmed by the amount of homework, readings and quizzes that are added on to classes. Here are some tips that can help you manage your stress. Probably one of the most known ways to deal with stress is to practice any kind of physical activities. Like sports, recreational activities allow your body to release endorphins which help your body feel more relaxed. According to Livestrong.com, physical activities can also diminish stress symptoms by decreasing the tension in your muscles, relaxing blood vessels, reducing heart rates and blood pressure. “When I’m stressed out, … [Read more...] about Relieve stress with everyday activities
Feminist Rory Dicker visits CSUSB
By Marlyn Rodriguez |Staff Writer| Rory Dicker, a professor at Vanderbilt University and author of "A History of U.S. Feminisms" made a visit to CSUSB on May 17 to speak to students about feminism. The lecture was held in the San Manuel Student Union Event Center. Professor Janet Kottke introduced the keynote speaker by asking the audience, “If we do not need a wave of feminism now, when?” It was then that CSUSB students and staff gave a warm Coyote welcome to Rory Dicker. Dicker, a highly proclaimed feminist, started her lecture by asking what were some stereotypes of a feminist. They included, “ugly, hairy, man-hating, butch, angry, hostile, militant.” She moved on from … [Read more...] about Feminist Rory Dicker visits CSUSB
Burlesque workshop sassifies students
By Gabbie Corral |Staff Writer| The glamour, glitz and risqué art of burlesque dancing comes to CSUSB. The Women’s Resource Center in the Santos Manuel Student Union (SMSU) held a workshop on May 7 that taught students the history and evolution of burlesque dancing as well as choreography typically found in modern performances. “I’ve always liked burlesque. I’ve seen it on TV and I just love the costumes, so joining my friend was fun even though I wasn’t that good at the moves,” said student Carolina Mejia. Burlesque dancing first originated in Europe during the early 18th century as a form of theatrical entertainment performed primarily by women. The early performances were … [Read more...] about Burlesque workshop sassifies students
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