By Saeed Villanueva |Staff Writer| People are split on the issue of gun control in California after the recent shooting at North Park elementary. The recent school shooting in which a teacher and an 8-year-old child lost their lives is just another incident in which gun violence has affected the community. The perpetrator, Cedric Charles Anderson, used a high caliber revolver and had a history of domestic abuse, weapons arrest, and drug possession, according to police reports. According to state law, any person who has had a prior misdemeanor charge receives a 10-year ban from purchasing a gun and a lifetime ban for convicted felons. California is one of the more strict states … [Read more...] about California Gun Laws
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Violence in sports on and off the field
By Tyler Vanderelst |Staff Writer| In sports, there are many instances of violence happening on and off the field. Violence happens in every sport, however, some of the most known instances happen in football. Football is known to be one of the most violent sports. Players in this sport are running around and hitting each other to protect their teammates and keep their opponents from scoring. In football, there are plenty of instances where two or more players get into a physical altercation on the field. This normally happens when a player feels an opponent wronged him or one of his teammates. One of the more memorable fights happened in 2010 when Houston Texans wide receiver … [Read more...] about Violence in sports on and off the field
Questioning gender expectations
By Genely Barajas |Staff Writer| Should the term “never hit a woman” still apply today, when women are fighting for equality in all aspects of life? Or is it sexist? Approximately 1,500 women are killed each year from domestic violence, according to a study conducted by the U.S. Justice Department. The U.S. Justice Department also reports that two-thirds of violent attacks on women are committed by someone they know, such as a boyfriend, husband, friend, or family member. The FBI reports that over two billion men beat their partners, meaning a home can be the most dangerous place for a woman. An anonymous commenter shared his thoughts on the matter by saying the term no longer … [Read more...] about Questioning gender expectations
Sex Trafficking in the Inland Empire
By Noe Ramos |Staff Writer| The topic of sex trafficking makes its way in a event at the San Manuel Student Union (SMSU). The Osher Adult Re-entry Center (OARC) hosted an event for staff and students regarding the issues of domestic violence and sex trafficking on Jan. 24. The event consisted of several guest speakers regarding to the topic of sex trafficking and domestic violence in the Inland Empire with the intention of building awareness of the growing issue of sex trafficking. “I’ve had a lot of conversations with faculty and staff who are very unaware of how prolific sex trafficking is and want more information,” said Asia Pham, one of the organizers of the event. Pham … [Read more...] about Sex Trafficking in the Inland Empire
SB city council roundup
By Saeed Villanueva |Staff Writer| San Bernardino's city council showed their support for a center for homeless men called Mary's Village on Oct. 10. Out of the 30 people who spoke during the public comment portion of the meeting 27 of them spoke in favor of Mary’s Village. Many of whom spoke very passionately about the homeless epidemic in the city. “The biggest tragedy, the one the breaks my heart is the individual that’s homeless because of certain circumstances that put them in a homeless situation and has gotten so far down he can’t get back up,” said John Morrissey, a board of directors’ member for the Mary’s Mercy Center. Despite the overwhelmingly amount of support, … [Read more...] about SB city council roundup
Clothesline Project
By Joshua Aguilar |Staff Writer| The Clothesline Project Workshop helps students of CSUSB speak out against violence towards women. The workshop encourages students to decorate shirts to help those who have experienced sexual assault, abuse and violence. This year the project was held on the second floor of the San Manuel Student Union (SMSU) where participants decorated shirts with a message of support for the victims. Students were invited to decorate shirts in the Women's Resource Center (WRC) from April 18 through April 22. The shirts will be on display in the SMSU. Emily Erwin, student assistant of the WRC, organized the workshop. "The purpose is to raise awareness … [Read more...] about Clothesline Project
Ignorance is a bliss, in terms of violence
By Nicholas Whitt |Staff Writer| Violence has always been a serious affliction of humanity. And now the media exploits the incidents of violence, which makes us hypersensitive to such situations. Media may incite people to behave a certain way but in terms of causing violent behaviors, that is our own doing. "If they [media] were a major cause of problems in society we'd know by now. But the evidence just isn't there," said Christopher Ferguson of Stetson University in an interview with CBS News. The media does not have control on humanity's reaction nor does it affect whether individuals will be influenced by them. Instead, it highlights violence happening around us, … [Read more...] about Ignorance is a bliss, in terms of violence
The Violence in Rejection
By Rachel Rundengan |Staff Writer| It is not a mystery nor is it a secret that being rejected sucks. I can safely say that everyone has at least been rejected 10 times, by the age of five. As we grow older though, rejection becomes a little bit more intense and we begin to notice just how much damage a rejection can cause. There have been too many incidences of violence against women due to the outcome of rejection. “More than 80 percent of women worldwide experience some form of street harassment in their lifetime,” stated Lauren McEwen, a writer for the Washington Post. “One out of every six women in the U.S. have been the victim of completed or attempted rape, and almost … [Read more...] about The Violence in Rejection
“13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi”
By Arthur Medrano |Staff Writer| “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi” is a political thriller meant to captivate the audience with the bombardment and relentless attacks on a U.S. compound in Libya after the attack on Sept. 11, 2012 that led to the death of U.S. ambassador Christopher Stevens and others. Based off the book, “13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened in Benghazi,” brings the “based on a true story” adaptations to the next level with the explosive fireworks director Michael Bay is known for. Ever since its release on Jan. 16, it has received mixed reviews due to its lengthy screen time (2 hours, 24 minutes), with little background on the characters … [Read more...] about “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi”
CeCe McDonalds at CSUSB
By Vivian Gurrola-Amissah |Staff Writer| An African American transgender women and LGBTQ activist, CeCe McDonald, visited CSUSB on Thursday, Nov. 19, at the San Manuel Student Union auditorium to speak about her journey being victimized by law enforcement. Since her 2014 release, McDonald travels around the country, sharing her experiences to other transgender women victimized by the criminal justice system. Many students waited patiently as seats began to fill up our auditorium room Thursday morning. As the audience focused their attention to the stage, McDonald entered the room with a warm welcome from the crowd. To begin sharing her story, a short clip of the activist's … [Read more...] about CeCe McDonalds at CSUSB
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