Big Bear Lake Photo courtesy of Ashlee Reed By Ashlee Reed A few years ago my boyfriend took me up to his grandfather’s cabin in Big Bear. It was my first time visiting the quiet, in the off-season, town. I was awestruck. It was hard to believe that a town so beautiful and different could be right in my backyard. To my boyfriend and me, Big Bear has become a special place, a mini-vacation for us, one that we can afford and have the time for. We don’t do much except visit family, walk around the village, even attempting some hikes. We've have many memories there. Our most recent trip up there was with a few friends. We walked along the lake, even when we're not supposed to, enjoying … [Read more...] about The Little Things
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Patiently waiting for Spring training
Baseball fans are excited to say goodbye to winter storms, and hello to spring sunshine, as Major League Baseball's (MLB) spring training will officially begin play on Feb. 23. Cold weather is a rarity in Southern California. But blistering cold temperatures elsewhere in the country render us the lucky ones. Imagine having to shovel snow every morning to get to your car or 45-mph winds and snow impeding your five block stroll to the office. The daily grind of the elements can be exhausting. A day at the ballpark may be just the remedy, which is another reason why millions of fans are counting down the days until spring (training). Not only has the weather been stark, so has the … [Read more...] about Patiently waiting for Spring training
CSUSB’s forensic team competes
By Destiny Carter |Staff Writer| CSUSB’s forensics team faced off in a novice debate against other colleges at Ohlone college in Fremont on April 30. The event, Spring Fling, and had a total of 18 schools including CSUSB. A total of five students from the debate team participated in the event: Destiny Carter, Eloy Carlin, Meghon Everett, Victoria Luckner and Gladys Olivia. Two students were involved in the parliamentary debate while the other three participated as judges. Students are given a total of 30 minutes to debate a topic while being for or against the motion. The debate was only one day whereas some debates are two, or as … [Read more...] about CSUSB’s forensic team competes
“La Quinta Temporada” and “Los Vendidos” host third annual plays
By Andrea Jimenez |Staff Writer| The theater was filled with supporters, who were ready to experience this amazing interpretation of Luis Valdez' famous plays. "La Quinta Temporada" and "Los Vendidos" were brought to life in the San Manuel Student Union theater on Feb.12 by CSUSB's "Grupo De Estudiantes Acto Latino Universitario." The purpose is not only to inform minorities about the "National Farm Workers Association" brought about by activist Cesar Chavez, but to encourage them to fulfill the dream that he fought for, with hard labor. I arrived a few minutes late, as I was ushered to my seat the chant, "la raza unida jamas sera vencida," quickly arose in the audience, bringing … [Read more...] about “La Quinta Temporada” and “Los Vendidos” host third annual plays
CSUSB Addition: What Not to Wear
By Jaynene Moreno | Staff Writer | Students are always making good and bad choices when dressing themselves in the morning, forgetting that fashion makes a statement. "When I'm in a rush in the morning I grab the quickest thing possible," said student Carmen Reyes, "although I'm comfortable, I know I don't look my best." Keeping the cold weather in mind is a must when choosing your outfit to start your day off right. "Everyone can wear whatever they want whenever they want, but it is irrational to wear short shorts during winter," said student Jessica Botello. A way to wear shorts in cold weather while avoiding freezing your butt off, is to style them with a cute pair of … [Read more...] about CSUSB Addition: What Not to Wear
El Niño conservation may help drought
By Joel Cruz |Staff Writer| El Niño is currently a welcoming sight for water conservation efforts, despite the potential for flooding and mudslides as California enters what may be its fifth year of the worst drought in state history. This year's current El Niño system has tied with a system from 1997 as the strongest on record, with wetter conditions for California from January to March, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The first wave of El Niño storms dumped several inches of rain on southern California on Jan. 9, and capturing that storm water for precious water resources could help the drought-stricken areas of southern … [Read more...] about El Niño conservation may help drought
Cold winter days got you feeling SAD?
By Erica Wong |Foreign Corresponding| As the temperatures dropped, everyone was taking advantage of the time off from school to travel and prepare for the holidays. Everyone except for me. I found myself sad and unmotivated—unable to get out of bed to do little more than shower and make ramen. I stopped answering phone calls and I found myself sleeping around 18 hours a day, but I still felt exhausted. This went on for almost three long weeks. The melancholy of the long winter days is something that affects us all, but it hits some people harder than others. Seasonal affective disorder, appropriately abbreviated as SAD, is depression that’s related to changes in seasons. It … [Read more...] about Cold winter days got you feeling SAD?
Early morning fashion
By Jaynene Moreno |Staff Writer| College students tend to run late for their early morning classes due to waking up late either because they pressed the snooze button too many times or because they simply forgot to set their alarms. When situations like these occur, students don't have much time to think of what they're going to wear. "If I'm still tired in the morning when my alarm goes off, I tend to push the snooze button one too many times and start rushing to get ready to be out the door," said CSUSB student Rebecca McKenzie. Gym pants with a hoodie paired with running shoes is a fast and conveniently comfortable outfit to throw on when running late early in the … [Read more...] about Early morning fashion
Winter Olympics are well under way
By Uriel Ortega |Staff Writer| The U.S. strikes gold first at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi and 12 total medals through in the seventh of the winter games. U.S. team nabs first gold as both men and women sweep the gold for slope style snowboarding at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics. The United States claimed the first gold in the slope style with a big board and big tricks by Sage Kotsenburg, who won the game’s first gold medal. Kotsenburg, from Park City Utah, said that witnessing the American team sweep the men’s half pipe podium at his hometown Olympics in 2002, was a defining moment for him. “I have no idea what’s actually going on, this is the craziest thing that ever … [Read more...] about Winter Olympics are well under way
Russia’s new anti-gay law stirs debate over winter olympics
By Clarissa Toll |Staff Writer| Russia’s new anti-gay law has stirred controversy surrounding their imminent hosting of the 2014 Winter Olympics. This new law prohibits the discussion of gay rights, as well as homosexual relationships, anywhere children may be present. The law excludes propaganda that supports pro-gay philosophies. If this law is broken the offender will be fined, and if a foreigner, he or she will be deported. The law clashes with the International Olympics Committee’s view on gay rights. In an interview about the new law, the IOC President Jacques Rogge said, “The Olympic charter is very clear: it says that sport is a human right and it should be available to … [Read more...] about Russia’s new anti-gay law stirs debate over winter olympics
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