By Shirleena Racine Baggett |Staff Writer| Men, women and the other? That tends to be the way our country classifies its population. This division making headline news is in regards to which bathroom we should go into in public. According to Monash University, sex refers to biological differences, internal and external sex organs, while gender describes the characteristics that a society or culture defines as masculine or feminine. In other words, sex is biological and cannot be argued upon, and gender has been cultivated into picking and choosing which traits fit one’s personal identity. North Carolina’s Gov. Pat McCrory signed a bill which states that a person should go into the … [Read more...] about The bathroom law
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Behind The Podium: Brief look at leading presidential candidates
By Chris Cauhapé |Staff Writer| As the presidential primaries draw near, it is time to consider dates, deadlines and who may lead the country for the next four years. Voters may register online, at the post office, Department of Motor Vehicles, or the local library. The last day to register is May 23. Rafael Edward "Ted" Cruz: Conservative Republican. Canadian-born son of Cuban pastor and Delaware-born mother. U.S. Senator from Texas (2013-present). Extreme critic of Present Barack Obama and The Affordable Care Act. Opposes all abortion except when life of mother is threatened. Opposes same-sex unions and legalization of cannabis and comprehensive immigration … [Read more...] about Behind The Podium: Brief look at leading presidential candidates
Media bias clouds presidential election
By Serena Gomez |Staff Writer| Media coverage of the 2016 presidential election has created an ideal model of who I do not want as president. Bernie Sanders, Ted Cruz, Hillary Clinton, and Donald Trump are all significant to the election, but for some reason we hear more about Trump’s horrific words and actions than any other candidate. According to CNN, Sanders said, “you explain to me how a major network on the evening news has 81 minutes of Trump, 20 seconds of Bernie Sanders. Does that make sense to anybody?” The media is biased and creates negative images of certain political candidates, but Trump is using every second of it to his advantage. “FDR was the first ‘radio’ … [Read more...] about Media bias clouds presidential election
ASI elections fast approaching
By Jorge Campos |Staff Writer| The Associated Students Incorporated (ASI) elections have begun. The purpose of the ASI elections is to elect representatives that will serve on the ASI Board of Directors. All elected representatives serve a one-year term, according to ASI. ASI is in charge of the budget that is granted to programs, organizations and many more. This includes a budget of $50 thousand for clubs, according to CSUSB Executive Vice President of Finance, Bryce Davis. Campaigning for executive positions started on April 26 and the voting for these positions, such as student body president, executive vice president and vice president of finance, will be held on May 6 … [Read more...] about ASI elections fast approaching
Divisions at the Vatican
By Aimee Villalpando |Staff Writer| The Vatican was divided on the last day of the recent Synod, in a vote on whether the church should change their approach in dealing with non-traditional families. In the two week Synod, a council of the church, bishops from all over the world gathered in Rome to discuss modern family-related issues. The Synod's final report shows votes on three articles related to the divorced/remarried couples and that the welcoming of homosexuals did not attain the required two-thirds majority vote among the 183 voters, according to the Huffington Post. Pope Francis planned for this Synod to be unlike any other, as he encouraged bishops to express their … [Read more...] about Divisions at the Vatican
Proposition 40 Redistricting State Senate Districts
By, Brenda Acuna |Staff Writer| In an unusual and confusing move, backers of Proposition 40 have recently withdrawn their support. Just recently, backers of the referendum wrote in the official state ballot pamphlet that they are no longer soliciting voter support. Proposed by Republicans, Proposition 40 was submitted to overturn the State Senate districts drawn last year by the Independent California Citizens Redistricting Commission. According to the Orange County Register, advocates against the measure “had hoped the new districts wouldn’t be used in elections this year because of the pending measure. But in January the California Supreme Court ordered state election officials … [Read more...] about Proposition 40 Redistricting State Senate Districts
Proposition 39 Tax Treatment for Multistate Businesses. Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency
By, Maria Aguilar |Staff Writer| Businesses who operate in California and other states or countries will no longer be able to choose how their state taxable income is determined, if Proposition 39 passes. Currently multi-state businesses choose one of two methods to pay their state taxable income. Under method one, “the more sales, property, or employees the multi-state business has in California, the more of the business’ income is subject to state tax,” according to the official voter information guide. Method two specifies, the more sales from the business in California, the more income is taxed. Proposition 39 affects only multi-state businesses and will require they pay … [Read more...] about Proposition 39 Tax Treatment for Multistate Businesses. Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency
Voter Registration Online
By, Julia Matulionis |Staff Writer| New to California, voter registration was made available online as of Wednesday Oct. 10. Since then over 1 million Californians’ have used the electronic system to register. California voters were able to use their computers, smart phones, and iPad’s to fill out the application. Prior to the presentation of the bill allowing this change [SB 397], U.S. citizens looking to register to vote had to fill out a paper version which you could obtain at places like the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or the U.S. Post Office. CSUSB Student Iviana-kia Ridgeway re-registered online this year. “It was actually really simple,” she said. “If you want to … [Read more...] about Voter Registration Online
Proposition 38 Tax to Fund Education and Early Childhood Programs
By, Maria Aguilar |Staff Writer| Personal income tax rates will rise for 12 years on all who earn more than $7,316 annually if Proposition 38 passes. Funds from the tax increase will be distributed among K-12 schools, early childhood programs and state debt, according to the official voter information guide. Funds of 60 percent will benefit K-12 schools, 30 percent will contribute to fixing the state debt, and 10 percent will go towards early childhood programs, including preschool and day care. These percentages are for 2013-2017. Revenues generated between 2018-2024 will be used to focus on education. 85 percent will go towards K-12 schools and 15 percent will be dispersed to … [Read more...] about Proposition 38 Tax to Fund Education and Early Childhood Programs
Proposition 37 Mandatory Labeling of Genetically Engineered Food
By, Brenda Acuna |Staff Writer| With less than two weeks until election day, California voters can easily find themselves undecided about which propositions to support. Proposition 37, a measure seeking to label genetically engineered food in California, is just one of the many propositions on this November’s ballot. If the proposal passes, it would require labeling on raw or processed food if made from plants or animals with genetic material altered in specific ways. The measure would also forbid such foods from being marketed as “natural,” “naturally made,” and “all natural” in labeling and advertising of foods. Alejandro Rivera, a sophomore at CSUSB says he favors the proposal … [Read more...] about Proposition 37 Mandatory Labeling of Genetically Engineered Food