By Joshua Adamson |Staff Writer| Protests erupted in El Cajon after the fatal police shooting of an unarmed black man last month. Alfred Olango, 38, was shot and killed by police after his sister had called the police to assist in subduing her brother. These protests in El Cajon are the latest of a series of demonstrations against recent police shootings of unarmed black men, following similar protests in other states like Louisiana and New York. Brian Levin, director of the CSUSB Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism, stated that hundreds of civilians have been involved in fatal interactions with police in 2016. "So far this year over 700 civilians have been killed in … [Read more...] about Protesting and rioting moves west
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Free Music Apps
By Misty Williams |Staff Writer| If you are interested in finding new music for free, there are some very resourceful apps available for IOS and Android. The first app is Soundwave, an app that is essentially the new Facebook or Twitter of music. It is a social media site strictly for music, making it easy to come across new tunes. The process is simple. You create a profile and it automatically begins to keeps track of all of the music that stream on sites like SoundCloud and YouTube. You have the option of browsing other music fans' profiles to discover new music similar to your taste. Song of the Day, is a great app to come across the next big artist. It focuses on … [Read more...] about Free Music Apps
CC Briefs
By Janet Curiel |Staff Writer| Retirement Age decline while work continues (MAY 13) The U.S. has the largest number of older workers thanks in part to the huge baby boomer generation hitting retirement age, according to Bloomberg News. Referring to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, almost 20 percent of Americans ages 65 and older are now working. Financial problems, liking their jobs, employers wanting older workers to stay, living longer, and for some, retirement isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, are a few main reasons why people are putting off retirement. Wendy’s gets robotic (MAY 13) The fast food chain Wendy’s plans to automate the ordering … [Read more...] about CC Briefs
T-Rex Costume
By Haecheol Jang |Staff Writer| Trends have always existed and today’s trends can quickly become viral online. YouTube helps to spread many trends. Currently, there is a new trend in the online world: the T-Rex Costume. People wear the T-Rex costume and act out in many funny situations. Many people can be surprised by the costume's appearance. It looks like a real Tyrannosaurus Rex! There are many funny video clips on YouTube related to this costume, and there are even a few Facebook pages dedicated to the costumed humor. Some clips depict people running on a treadmill while wearing the costume. Another clip shows a person wearing the T-Rex costume while … [Read more...] about T-Rex Costume
Snack Attack
By Jaeyeon Kim |Staff Writer| “Fifty-one percent of people eat snacks because they’re bored. 50 percent use snacks to help them concentrate while studying. 46 percent replace a meal with a snack,” according to LinkedIn. Lots of people eat snacks for various reasons. Many countries have diverse and different snacks. Have you ever had both American and Korean snacks? What do Americans think about Korean snacks? According to ‘American React to Korean Snacks’ video of ‘Korean Englishman’ on YouTube, American’s reactions to Korean snacks are very diverse. In the video, Americans commonly look at Korean snacks, such as chips; their reactions to the snacks range from weird to … [Read more...] about Snack Attack
This weeks movements through hashtags
By Estefania Torres |Staff Writer| #FreeKesha Stars like Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Lorde, and Lena Dunham have publicly shown their support for Kesha during her widely publicized court battle with record producer Lukasz Sebastian Gottwald, also known as Dr. Luke, and Sony Music. On Feb. 19 a New York judge denied a court injunction that would have released the "Tik Tok" singer from working with her alleged abuser and his record label, Kemosabe Entertainment. "I couldn't believe that the judge denied the injunction. It was shocking to me especially at a time when women are fighting for equal rights," said student Samantha Cortez. The singer-songwriter filled a lawsuit … [Read more...] about This weeks movements through hashtags
So much hype and nothing to show
By Cassie Coughlin |Staff Writer| In an effort to promote "Zoolander," the king of fashion Derek Zoolander strutted down the runway of the 2015 Paris Fashion Week, but his performance couldn't prevent the film from flopping in the box office it's opening weekend. In a report by Rotten Tomatoes, the film gained a 34 percent like score from audience viewers, and a 22 percent Tomatometer score, which is the percent of critics who gave the film a positive review. Even though the film didn't do as well as expected, there was plenty of hilarious advertisement material leading up to the release. Promotion for the film began when main characters Derek, played by Ben Stiller, and Hansel … [Read more...] about So much hype and nothing to show
Fine brothers should not license all “react” content
By Steffanie Martinez |Staff Writer| The Fine brothers are famously known for their react content; where kids, teens, and elders react to music, artists, nostalgic artifacts, and pop culture. Due to the popularity of their series the Fines felt confident enough about making an announcement that shook up the Internet community. Their plan was to license “React World,” a deal that would allow viewers to use their logos and formats to create their own versions of reaction videos. They also promised to give guidance and promotion to the creator. In reality, with this deal, the person who makes the video would actually be giving the Fines promotion and money, not the other way around … [Read more...] about Fine brothers should not license all “react” content
Social Media Stardom
By Arthur Medrano | Staff Writer | Lately there has been a rise in popularity with average Joes who get lucky on social media websites and earn fame and fortune just as fast as their followers grow. Making the trek from cyberspace to reality TV is almost every social media user’s dream. A few lucky media junkies have actually made that journey towards appearing on shows like "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" or "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," or even having their own shows. For instance, the YouTube sensation Tyler Oakley appeared on DeGeneres's show and talked about pop culture and his comedy skits from his YouTube channel. He is also a supporter of the LGBT community, which revolves around … [Read more...] about Social Media Stardom
For the love of all things cute
By Jaeyeon Kim |Staff Writer| Cute animal videos have taken over the internet with the help of YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and other internet sites. "Funny Animal Videos - Over 13 Minutes of Hilarious And Cute Animal Moments" on YouTube has 5 million views. Other videos of funny animals on YouTube have 2 or 3 million views. People are so addicted to watching adorable animals videos because they are so cute and funny. Cute animal videos bring joy and have been shown in some studies to reduce tension and improve mood. A new study even suggests that watching internet cats "could be used as a form of digital pet therapy or stress relief," according to Jessica Gall Myrick, who … [Read more...] about For the love of all things cute