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This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the Arthur E. Nelson University Archives at CSUSB ScholarWorks. It has been accepted for inclusion in Coyote Chronicle (1984-) by an authorized administrator of CSUSB ScholarWorks. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Vol. XLIV, No. 6 THE INDEPENDENT STUDENT VOICE Monday, November 8, 2010 OFCoyote CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN BERNARDINO FOR 44 YEARS Chronicle www.coyotechronicle.comwww.coyotechronicle.com Campus health center reopens By ELVIA J. RODRIGUEZ In 2007, students accepted an increase Staff Writer in fees to fund the renovation of the center, and to have access health and counseling Community elected offi cials, CSUSB programs. President Dr. Albert K. Karnig and CSUSB “The health center comes in handy. staff gathered to celebrate the importance Whatever I need is within walking dis- of maintaining physical and mental health. tance,” said student Ariana Zenteno who The Student Health and Psychological lives on campus. “We pay for it and we Counseling Center at CSUSB held a rib- should take advantage of the services they bon cutting ceremony for its reopening on have.” Wednesday, Nov. 3. The project involved the renovation of “Research shows successful students the health center with a new check-in area are healthy students,” said Karnig. and refurnished waiting room. The center was built in 1977 with The pharmacy is larger and located at 3,379 students. Today, the school has about the entrance of the health center for easier Richard Bowie | Chronicle Photo 18,000 students and the center has expand- accessibility to students. The newly renovated Student Health and Psychological Center has improved facilities and more resources for students. ed to accommodate the student population. Continued on Pg. 2 GOP gains stronghold in House By KATHERINE ORR secretary of state, treasurer, controller, and insurance com- “These were voters who were older. In 2008, 16 per- Staff Writer missioner are all democrats. cent of the vote was cast by people over 65,” said Ron Proposition 25 was approved and this new legislature Elving on NPR’s Diane Rehm’s show on Nov. 2. “In this Many were surprised by the results of the 2010 Mid- will forfeit daily salary and expenses until the annual bud- particular election yesterday, it looks more like a quarter term elections as it was anything but the change Obama get bill passes. The requirement to send the budget to the of the vote was cast by people in that age group.” envisioned in 2008. governor is lowered to a simple majority of each house. Elving explained that those under 30 didn’t vote as The Republicans did very well across the country and This latter provision may, hopefully, end the bitter much as they did in 2008. So, “You saw the impact of the will control the House of Representatives again in Wash- partisan battle that has stopped California from passing a vote of people over 65 greatly amplifi ed.” ington D.C. Former House minority leader, John Boehner budget when required in recent years. Former governor, Jerry Brown (D), beat out former (R), will take over Nancy Pelosi’s (D) job as Speaker of Over the past 20 years, California has failed to pass a eBay CEO Meg Whitman which will return him to the the House. budget on time. This year, the budget was 100 days late. post he held nearly 30 years ago. However, California remains a blue state now that The results in the election are due in large part to the voter Brown goes back “28 years later, full of energy, full its newly elected governor, lieutenant governor, senator, demographics. Continued on Pg. 3 Murillo to receive AHHE Award By ORLANDRIA BRAZIER He is acknowledged for his works Staff Writer with the Latino Education and Advocacy Days (LEAD) and other projects that help A CSUSB professor has been chosen empower the Hispanic community. to receive an award for his exceptional ac- “It is recognition from my peers in complishments and advocacy for Hispanic higher education and it fi lls me with pride issues. and gratitude,” said Murillo. Dr. Enrique Murillo, professor of edu- The AHHE award is a given to an indi- cation, has been selected by the American vidual who has shown exceptional achieve- Association of Hispanic in Higher Educa- ments and advocacy for Hispanic issues. tion (AHHE) to receive the outstanding “I’m delighted for Enrique,” said Viridriana Serrano | Chronicle Photo support of Hispanic in education award CSUSB President Dr. Albert K. Karnig in CSUSB President Karnig recognized local academic high school students for their educational achievements at a dinner. next spring. a press release. “The award is especially well de- served. It’s a signal honor - the type nor- mally reserved for those with a long CSUSB seeks best and brightest lifetime of service. So it’s especially mean- ingful that leaders in the fi eld have recog- By MELISA BUIGES Excellence Scholarship dinner is always nized his contributions despite his relative Staff Writer a very special event, because we have the youth. He’s become a leader among lead- chance to bring together, on one night, the ers.” The top 1 percent of San Bernardino highest-achieving students from through- Murillo isn’t just a professor. He is County high school students gathered at out the county in order to recognize their also the executive director of LEAD, com- CSUSB’s Coussoulis Arena Wednesday, outstanding accomplishments,” said missioner of the California Student Aid Nov. 3. Karnig. and chief editor of the Journal of Latinos They were each honored for their “And just as important, we want to in Education and the Handbook of Latinos academic excellence by CSUSB President open our doors for them to attend CSUSB and education. Dr. Albert K. Karnig last week at the 11th next fall,” he continued, He says that the main principle of annual President’s Academic Excellence Karnig extended this invitation to 266 LEAD is to bring a broad base awareness Scholars Banquet (PAES). They each qual- high school students from 58 San Ber- to the educational crisis facing the Latino ifi ed for a $5,000 scholarship which covers nardino county high schools for excellence community and that is exactly what he did a full-year’s tuition at CSUSB. in scholarship, citizenship and leadership. Courtesy of the Offi ce of University Affairs during the fi rst LEAD Summit that was “The annual President’s Academic Continued on Pg. 3 Dr. Enrique Murillo will receive an AHHE award next spring. Continued on Pg. 3 Chronicle Page 2 News Monday, November 8, 2010 Continued from Pg. 1 Renovations give students more resources

Photos Taken By Elvia J. Rodriguez and Richard Bowie

“The [design] created a welcom- ing rooms are decorated and contain large wellness workshops, parenting workshops, services. ing safe place for students,” said Patricia sofa chairs. immunization, and clinical training ses- “I am in support of the health of stu- Smith the director of the center was thank- The additional space allowed for the sions for students. dents,” said Gonzales. “Between physical, ful of the hard work and the new design of placement of new examination rooms, two Karnig said the students of 2007 may mental, and behavioral there is a strong the center. conference room, and offi ce space for the not be able to enjoy the services of the new factor indicating whether we succeed or The renovation also included the addi- nurses and practitioners. center, but current students will benefi t fail.” tion of 11,000 square feet at almost double “Having more exam rooms is a great from the health services. Joe Baca (D-San Bernardino), United what it was previously. benefi t,” said Elaine Burkholder, the health “This sacrifi ce will have a positive States Congressman from the 43rd district, The pharmacy offers over-the-counter services assistant for the health depart- cascading act to affect students to come,” said he is committed to health and the well- pharmaceuticals at a comparable if not ment. “Student visitations will be quicker said Karnig. being of students. cheaper price than many of the local phar- and there will be less time waiting.” Elected offi cials of the community “Health [both] physical and mental are macy chains surrounding the CSUSB cam- The expansion of the Student Health shared their opinions about student health vital to life,” said Baca. pus. and Psychological Counseling Center will and the benefi ts of the health and psycho- Robert Gardner is the vice president of The Psychological Counseling Center possibly provide future services like dental logical center. administration and fi nance at CSUSB. is located in an area with a separate en- and optometry. Josie Gonzales, the fi fth district super- “The Project is funded by student sup- trance and waiting room. The new counsel- The center will continue to provide visor in San Bernardino County said she port,” said Gardner. “ Let the students was in full support of the new health center come in be healthy and served.” Coyote Chronicle

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people who have families and need a place time assistance; temporary and long term. to stay and a way to help them transition,” If a participant qualifi es for short term as- said Bennett. sistance they are given up to sixteen days A Helping hand for local homeless If they choose to live in transitional of hotel vouchers which can be redeemed housing they must be a family willing to while they search for a new home. By CHELSI CHASTAIN the Salvation Army and serves a hot meal save 80 percent of their income to go to- Long term assistance is provided in Staff Writer at 5:30 p.m. Sunday through Friday and ward fi nding a new place to live. the form of Cal Works paying rental and feeds an estimated 120 people each night. They have 90 days to save while the utility deposits for the participants new Homelessness is a problem that be- “Most of the people we serve are either hospitality house provides housing and residence. comes nearly unbearable during the cold homeless or just very poor. We do what we some meals free of charge. If they can not offer assistance to you, winter months. can to help them,” said Paul Bennett, offi ce Another option for those who are Cal Works provides a resource list of plac- This growing issue often hits close to manger at The Corps. looking for assistance with fi nding hous- es who can help in ways they are unable to. home for many students living in the coun- The Corps accepts fi nancial donations ing help is at the Cal Works program at the “We do everything we can to help ty of San Bernardino. as well as food or clothing or blanket dona- county offi ce in San Bernardino. make the normally diffi cult process of mov- In accordance with the 2002 McKin- tions. All of these things are in great need “When people come in, they must ing while on state assistance as smooth as ney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, ev- to keep the shelter running. present proof of homelessness such as an possible,” the evaluator went to say. ery school district is to report the number On cold nights, The Corps refers peo- eviction notice or letter from a former land With these options, hopefully this cold of homeless students by the end of each ple in need of shelter to the near by Hos- lord as to why they can not reside there season will come and go with the homeless school year. pitality House, which is also run by the any longer,” said a case evaluator for Cal hopefully fi nding a warm meal, a place to Data collected throughout the county Salvation Army. Works. stay or an option to help them fi nd perma- shows 22,658 youth who were homeless When the temperature reaches 45 de- Those who apply must be receiving nent housing. the 2009-2010 school year; an increase of grees outside, they open a shelter that can cash aid assistance from the state of Cali- To volunteer for Thanksgiving dinner, approximately 4,000 homeless students house 27 men and women. fornia and have initiative to fi nd a new or for other volunteer opportunities that af- from the previous school year. “At the hospitality house we also home. ter Jan. 1 can be inquired about by calling A shelter called The Corps is run by provide transitional housing for about 75 They offer two types of once-in-a-life- (909) 888-1336.

Continued from Pg. 1 Continued from Pg. 1 GOP party sweeps Murillo excels held last March. House, nation “The summit was a foot launching for the Handbook and it was a huge success in of creativity—and ready to serve you, the bringing awareness to the Hispanic com- people of California,” he said to a crowd munity, as well as to CSUSB,” said Mu- of thousands at the Fox Theater in Oakland rillo. after the polls were closed. He said thousands attended the sum- “I see a California, once again, leading mit that was held here on the main campus. in renewable energy, public education, and The event was partially covered by NBC an openness to every kind of person,” said talk radio and streamed live via webcast to Brown. about 150 town hall viewings at universi- Brown will take the reigns of a Cali- ties around the nation, including four inter- fornia that has changed drastically in the national universities in Latin America Al- years since his last tenure as governor. House GOP Leader | Flickr most 200,000 national views and listeners “He has real plans to create good jobs The newest Speaker of the House, John Boehner is a part of the sweeping changes Republicans have brought to Congress. tuned into the event. in our ports and on our rails and roads,” What was meant to be just a one day said Randy Cammack, International Vice “I will do everything, I will cross any Voters approved proposition 26 which event has been launched into an annual President and President of Joint Council divide, to get things done for California,” requires state and local proposals in in- event. The next summit will be held next 42 in a press release. Boxer said in victory speech. crease revenue to be approved by a two- spring. “He sees opportunities to make our Boxer continues to be one of Califor- thirds vote. “The summit brought much needed at- state a job creation leader in renewable nia’s longest serving Senate members. The passage of proposition 20, the tention to the Inland Empire as well as the energy and effi ciency. There are few pub- “She knows that the working men and Citizens Redistricting Commission now Hispanic community,” said Murillo. lic servants more dedicated to helping and women of America are the backbone of has the responsibility to determine the dis- Various projects, including the LEAD protecting workers than Jerry Brown.” our economy,” said Rome Aloise, Interna- trict boundaries in the U.S. House of Rep- summit, had gained national prominence. Democrat Barbara Boxer was re-elect- tional Vice President and President of Joint resentatives. News of the outstanding works that are be- ed to serve her fourth term in the U.S. Sen- Council 7 in a press release. Proposition 22 repeals laws that al- ing done at CSUSB. ate. Boxer beat former Hewlett-Packard One of the surprises in the election is lowed state offi cials to borrow transporta- Word has spread abroad even reaching chief executive, Carly Fiorina 52 percent that voters did not approve Proposition 19, tion funds from local governments to bal- the White House and has recently caught to 43 percent. which would have legalized marijuana. ance the state budget. the attention of President Barack Obama.

Continued from Pg. 1 SB county scholarly high school seniors receive honors at banquet Karnig was joined by San Bernardino our campus.” “Ultimately, the benefi t of the PAES County Superintendent of Schools Gary Karnig acknowledged their excellence Banquet is to help us recruit the very best Thomas and Dr. Karen Bowerman, dean of by noting, “Students achieving in the top 1 students in San Bernardino County. the college of business and public adminis- percent are those who, in addition to hav- Their enrollment at CSUSB has two tration, CSUSB in honoring this years top ing talent, also work hard, have learned to additional advantages: It helps elevate high school students. work smart, and understand that it takes campus standards and it assists in retaining Members of the San Bernardino Coun- sacrifi ce to have the kind of accomplish- these excellent students in the community ty Board of Supervisors were also present. ment they’ve achieved.” after they graduate,” said Karnig. “Naturally, these are students who A potential CSUSB student and schol- In recent years, the majority of inter- could attend virtually any school they arship honoree Mackenzie Roddy from ested students were placed in well known want, but we hope they’ll come to Cal Cajon High School commented, “I’ve been graduate schools encompassing Harvard, State San Bernardino,” Karnig continues. top 1 percent my whole high school career, Yale, and Stanford. “The fact that we currently have near- which is a great personal accomplishment. The PAES allows students to concen- ly 170 students on campus who have pre- It’s nice to be recognized [by CSUSB].” trate on their studies, rewards them with Viridriana Serrano | Coyote Chronicle viously accepted PAES scholarship speaks With a maintenance of full-time stu- early registration each quarter and extends Top students were eligible to receive a $5,000 scholarship. overwhelmingly for the remarkable value dent status and 3.5 GPA, the scholarship is an invitation to the Honors and Student of this scholarship, the extraordinary quali- renewable up to four years. Ambassador Program. CSUSB has the most diverse student ty of our academic programs, faculty, staff, Virtually all PAES benefi ciaries have CSUSB fall enrollment reached nearly population of any university in the region, and student activities, as well as the posi- graduated or are still pursuing a CSUSB 17,000 students, totaling 28,000 students with an annual statewide economic impact tive experiences these students have had on degree. each year. of more than half a billion dollars. Chronicle Page 4 Opinions Monday, November 8, 2010 Take a break Faces in for date night the crowd Students can manage and lower stress while keeping it hot in one night a week at CSUSB We asked students around campus to talk to us about date nights. The question: What’s your idea of a good date night?

Kyle Johnson, senior “Depends, is it a fi rst date? What time of year? I like ice skating at the outdoor rink Courtesy of Breitbart in Riverside in the winter, or Barack and Michelle Obama take time from their busy schedules to go on a date night every week. The President reportedly leaves his cell phone at home to please the First Lady. going to dinner and any By ALLISON UPSTILL These positive consequences should For those students not currently at- kind of sporting event. I like Staff Writer not be ignored. I believe that a person’s tached, a date night could be useful for you overall satisfaction and happiness should as well. Defi ne your date night as a night movies, too.” If you want to make it out of college be priority, especially for students. out with a best friend or family member with your sanity, you should set aside time Stephen Brunetti, a licensed clinical that you could spend some more one-on- for yourself to go out once a week with social worker with Evergreen Counseling one time with. someone you care about. Services, noted on Pittsburghlive.com that This time spent together could help College students today are bogged he recommends that couples have a date at establish some relationships that you may down with so much stress. Most of us here least every two weeks. have been too busy to focus on lately. The at CSUSB work and go to school on top of key is to go out and do something you en- that. Our daily lives are full of balancing joy with someone close to you. many activities including friends, signifi - If some of the busiest Some famous advocates are President cant others, homework, family, midterms, people in the nation Obama and the First Lady. They are also papers etc. public believers in the importance of date We need to take time for ourselves and can take the time out night. enjoy at least one night of the week. For If some of the busiest people in the those of us involved in romantic relation- of the week to spend nation can take the time out of the week ships this long awaited cure could be date to spend time with their romantic partner, night. time with their roman- then I am assured that it’s possible for other Date nights could be a cure to your Americans as well. mid-week stress or something to look for- tic partner, then I am There are plenty of ideas for some fun ward to all week; either way it’s a positive assured that it’s pos- date nights. For example, the classic din- activity that can help with not only your ro- ner and movie is always a nice night out. Nicki Loya, senior mantic relationships but your overall hap- sible for other Ameri- If you’re more the outdoors type of couple, piness. plan a hike in one of our beautiful moun- “For a fi rst date it’s always According to Livinthefi tlife.com, cans as well. tains for the day and bring a picnic lunch good to do something inter- there are some shared opinions on the to share. If you are looking for a fun day overall benefi ts of date night. More is better, although it can be hard trip, a day at the beach is always one of active like bowling or mini One author noted some of the possible to schedule if kids are involved, he says. my favorite choices. You can spend the day golf. My boyfriend took me consequences; it could improve a healthy Couples must make time to plan and pri- lounging on the sand, then end the day with to Melting Pot for our fi rst sex life, may reduce stress and blood pres- oritize the together time. a bonfi re as the sun sets. sure, help people live longer in good sat- I personally recommend to plan at The options are basically endless, just date. It was fun because we isfying relationships, and it could improve least four to fi ve hours of uninterrupted set aside some time for reconnecting with got to try new things. your mood and decrease depression. It will time, and to do something where you can yourself and someone you care for. I prom- keep you feeling youth and vibrant. spend the time talking or interacting. ise you won’t regret it. Chronicle Page 5 Opinions Monday, November 8, 2010 Apathetic youth voters hang Democrats this time By LOUIS PENNA term elections. Bill Clinton and the Demo- In all fairness, Obama and incum- repeal legislation previously passed by the Staff Writer crats controlled Congress were slapped on bent Democrats did not do nearly a good Obama administration such as the health the wrist by voters when the GOP were enough of a job at publicizing the tremen- care bill that extended coverage to mil- In case you forgot, there was an elec- voted into the majority for the fi rst time in dous strides they have made. lions of Americans. Minority leader Sena- tion last Tuesday. Chances are if you’re since 1954. They passed unprecedented legisla- tor Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) said, a student, you forgot or downright didn’t This year’s election however wasn’t as tion that prevents health insurance com- “Health care legislation is the worst bill care, with only 20.4 percent of the youth much as a slap on the wrist as much as it panies from denying coverage because of that was passed in my time in the Senate,” aged 18 to 29 casting their vote on Novem- was a tea bagging. pre-existing conditions, and allowing de- in a press conference Thursday. ber 2. Twenty-eight Tea Party endorsed candi- pendents up to age 25 to remain on their Regardless of who is in charge in Let’s admit it--voting in a midterm dates were voted into the House. I should parents health insurance. Washington, one thing is clear, people are election just doesn’t seem important to not happy. those who need to check their Facebook or The economy was the number one catch up on the drama on Jersey Shore. I Regardless of whether or not you issue for the vast majority of Americans mean, it’s not like we were voting to legal- going into Election Day and Obama has ize marijuana! voted or thought voting was worth your time, pledged to be open to any ideas, even the If you didn’t catch the sarcasm in that this year’s midterm was a game changer for tea baggers. last sentence, turn on CNN for once and It’s time for these politicians to actu- stop watching “16 and Pregnant”. American politics. ally get some work done and not just bicker Regardless of whether or not you vot- for the next two years about how to create ed or thought voting was worth your time, also remind you this is the same party that Although unpopular, the economic job growth and stabilize the economy. this year’s midterm was a game changer depicted Obama as Hitler and questioned stimulus bill did stop the economic free- Obama should take a page out of Clin- for American politics. his citizenship. fall and has possibly prevented a double- ton’s book, taking a step back to realize Republicans recaptured 60 seats in the The rhetoric they used--casting dip depression. Though some may argue that democrats overreached on their poli- House, giving them the majority. Demo- Obama as a secret socialist-fascist, half the effectiveness of the bill, we have seen cies, and try to negotiate with a republican crats also lost fi ve seats in the Senate, but Hitler, half Stalin, Islamic terrorist, tax and signifi cant improvement in the economy party that currently sees little room for are hanging in there like a kitten in a calen- spend, Marxist liberal--actually worked to recently and the Dow Jones has grown by compromise. dar with a 52 seat majority. an extent. almost 30 percent since his inauguration. If he can’t do that, wait two years for So what happened Tuesday? Some argue this election was a vote against Despite improvement, citizens just re-election and blame all lack of progress What happened is exactly what hap- Democrats and not necessarily for Repub- don’t like how Obama rolls. on partisan gridlock. That way, we can do pened 16 years ago during the 1994 mid- licans. Republicans have made it a goal to this all over again. Chronicle Page 6 Coyotechronicle.com Monday, November 8, 2010 Geeks, Games, and Gadgets We take the hassle out of browsing the tech scene to bring you weekly news and our views on the wide world of phones, computers, TVs, games, and the Internet.

By ERIC BROWN Managing Editor

Photoshop and editing on tablets and smart phones Though you can’t yet do any major photo manipulation or editing on your smart phone or iPad, save for making a zombie face for yourself or your friend look fat. However Photoshop developer, Adobe Systems is working on some new technology to bring about this editing phenomenon. John Nack, the Adobe program manager leading the effort, revealed some ideas of how Adobe envisions marrying its fl agship image-editing software to tablet computers with demonstrations on the iPad and Galaxy Tab at the recent Adobe Max conference. The big news behind this is that Adobe is fi nally modernizing its software. Gran Turismo faults the starting line again Gran Turismo 5 has been delayed for the second time since the launch of the Play- “Dr. Love Machine” station 3. Developed by Polyphony Digital, under the direction of creator Kazunori Yamau- chi, the project was delayed because Yamauchi, was not “satisfi ed” with the game yet. Wednesdays @ 7 p.m. Originally we were waiting for all the franchise license of NASCAR and Formula One to be acquired, we know have to wait until after Christmas to put pedal to the metal. Skyfi re rises like a phoenix, bringing fl ash back The much lauded app that allows users to operate fl ash-based content on the iPhone to disillusioned Safari users is coming back after being pulled from the App Store, after being drowned in downloads. The free app is now back up to download after the company expanded its servers to accommodate the demand.

Conspiracy, history and reality fused through war By ERIC BROWN WWII, Black Ops takes place during the Cold War, chroni- paign plays better than any Tom Clancy novel and Mason Managing Editor cling the events of Alex Mason and Jason Hudson. proves to be as deep a character as Jason Bourne and as Players will play largely as Mason throughout the tough and hardened as any Vietnam veteran. Publisher Activision, and developer Treyarch deliver campaign, but also take turns as other characters, with the With a moderate to longer length single-player cam- Call of Duty Black Ops on Nov. 9 to the anxious legions of major story elements surrounding Mason and his history. paign, the player is left on the edge of their seat throughout gamers waiting for the follow-up to one of the most widely Very similarly to its predecessor, Black Ops prompts the entire campaign. popular and successful gaming franchises. the player with a disclaimer upon initial loading of the Upping the diffi culty leads to grenade happy AI and The spiritual successor to developer Infi nity Ward’s game, claiming graphic and disturbing content may be an inability to see anything through nothing less than a red Modern Warfare 2, and chronologically following present in the game, and to allow the player to skip parts haze, Black Ops offers both beginners and hardcore gamers Treyarch’s World at War, the newest installment meets and or scenes of the campaign that might be to gruesome to an engaging experience. exceeds all expectations. some. Now, let’s get serious, most people will blitz through A departure from Treyarch’s previous adventures in Offering an epic tale of Cold War intrigue, the cam- the single-player level if at all, as the biggest following the franchise has is its multi-player draw. The advent of online gaming has opened the door to a new era of competition in video games, with fi rst-person shooters such as Black Ops long ago ousting the arcade gi- ants, Pac Man and Street Fighter as the gaming standard. Keeping with the same engine as its predecessor, Black Ops implements a few fundamental changes to the balance and customization options that players will have. First, the perks are equipped in packs, rather than indi- vidually applied to create odd or unique classes, kill streaks are seemingly managed the same way, with the ability to choose what the player wants equipped. The game-ending nuke is gone, and much of the glitch- es that have recently plagued the franchise should have been weeded out. Lastly, Treyarch established a love for zombies in their last installment, including a largely popular mode in which players survive out against hordes of zombies. Arguably, the most popular portion of the game and the selling point to gamers, the new Zombie modes blends the boundaries of reality in a heart racing game mode. Gamestop, the leading gaming retailer in the US, came out in early October saying that Black Ops was tracking ahead of Modern Warfare 2, in its pre-order sales, a title which already broke records for pre-orders and totals sales Courtesy of Activision upon its release last year. Chronicle Page 7 Arts and Entertainment Monday, November 8, 2010 CSUSB spooks community with Day of the Dead celebration

Crowds of all ages gather on campus to celebrate the unique festival which showcases Latin culture

By STEVEN AVILA Staff Writer

The spirits were alive Friday Oct. 29, as CSUSB cel- ebrated death. The Robert V. Fullerton Art Museum and the Asso- ciation of Latino Faculty, Staff and Students presented the Celebracion del Dia de los Muertos. The Celebration of the Day of the Dead was held in the courtyard next to the museum, where families and en- thusiasts gathered. An expansive altar dominated the center of the court- yard. The altar was decorated with colorful papier-mâché skulls, candles, food items, and the Flor de los Muertos— the Flower of the Dead—the marigold. People were on hand to explain the purpose of the al- tar as well as the traditional beliefs behind the celebration. In ancient Mesoamerican culture, it was believed that a person’s soul traveled across the Milky Way: a four-year journey. On the Day of the Dead the culture believes the spirits of loved ones would travel through a portal—an archway at the head of the altar—and come to rest on Earth for a short time. The altar would then greet them with a cornucopia of their favorite foods and earthly possessions. The CSUSB altar paid tribute to that. In addition to the decorations, there were bathing items and wine bottles, as well as a small coffi n display. This showed the fact that Nov. 1 is the day tradition- ally reserved for the spirits of infants and children, and Nov. 2 is for adults. Artist Xavier Cortez was present at the celebration with his display, entitled “Where the Flesh Meets the Spir- it World.” Cortez explained that this title touched on the Meso- american belief that there are multiple levels of existence after death. The artist of over 20 years went on to tell that his work is typically not autobiographical, though this par- ticular piece did contain many personal elements. “Where the Flesh Meets the Spirit World,” which re- sembled the celebration’s main altar, boasted family pho- tos, bowls of rice and corn, and a beautiful Mayan calen- dar made of stone. Plenty of campus organizations were there to show their support. Most notably, the Latino Business Student Association was in attendance, as well as Sigma Lambda Beta, a Latino-based fraternity. Employees of the Fullerton Museum were also around promoting various programs and artwork. Vendors were available to sell traditional skulls and statues, and a few tables offered customary face painting. The multiple-sponsor event pulled off a very festive atmosphere throughout the evening. Speakers blared a continuous stream of music from mariachi musicians, the most prevalent being Vicente Fer- nandez, a famous Mexican performer. Tables offered hungry attendees a variety of classic Mexican foods. These included bunuelos, churros, and tortilla chips, as well as albondigas—meatballs—mixed with various sauces like chile and mole, a kind of choco- late sauce. The Celebracion del Dia de los Muertos was ultimate- ly a huge success. The event brought a greater understanding of both the holiday’s traditions and the Mesoamerican culture. It shone a fascinating light on death and spirituality. Most importantly, it performed an excellent job of bringing an often-overlooked heritage to the attention not only of non-Hispanics, but also those in the Hispanic com- Viridiana Serrano | Chronicle Photo munity not familiar with their roots. A Dia De Los Muertos performer dons traditional face paint to pay respects to the dead. Festivities here at CSUSB gave patrons a peek into ancient Latino culture. Chronicle Page 8 Arts and Entertainment Monday, November 8, 2010 N.E.R.D. make a great something from Nothing By JENNIFER BAUGH Staff Writer

N.E.R.D. is the true defi nition of cre- the second time. Chad Hugo comments on ative exploration. Their fourth album, enti- the meaning of the new album’s title: tled Nothing, was welcomed into the trio’s “I believe in making something out elaborate and memorable collection Nov. of nothing. Anyone who makes art or ex- 2, introducing their newest hits while re- presses themselves in any creative way. maining true to their unique style. It’s a challenge to empty out the cup and N.E.R.D., the acronym for “No One then try and refi ll it again. You want Ever Really Dies,” consists of the seem- that challenge, to see if you can come up Courtesy of MySpace Music ingly perfect trio of Pharrell Williams, with something new and not rely on what N.E.R.D.’s anticipated fourth studio album, Nothing, gives fans a varied view into the minds of the talented hitmakers. Chad Hugo and Shae Haley. The three- you’ve done before. That’s how we moti- some not only formulates the hit-making vate ourselves.” from house parties to a chilling on the Collaborators on the album include band, but they are also songwriters, music The band had spent over a year creat- couch. Canadian singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado producers and, for a lack of better words, ing the album, only to be dissatisfi ed with Not only does the style of the album and rapping hit-maker T.I., which adds talented musicians. the outcome of the original album.. They differ in mood, but so does the lyricism a little something extra to the album and One of the most noticeable and pre- decided that they would start all over, in throughout the album. demonstrates the wide array of musical sumably likable attributes N.E.R.D. has to a sense, start with nothing; they felt as In “Sacred Temple,” Pharrell sings genres that infuse N.E.R.D. together. offer is the fact that they are not confi ned though what they created wasn’t their true of devotion and appreciation to a woman: Whether or not the listener is into beats to one type of musical genre. Like their musical identity. You’re my temple / I get on my knees / I or lyrics, this album can meet your needs. past albums, Nothing incorporates rap with Some of the hit songs, as well as my come to you…/one look at you / you’re so Nothing is a 15-track album that is a rock ‘n’ roll feel, using drums, bass, and personal favorites, are “Hypnotize U,” magnetic. well formulated to catch the ear of new lis- a funky style where you can’t help but feel “Hot-N-Fun,” feat. Nelly Furtado, “Sacred Whereas in the hit “Hot-N-Fun,” the teners, but also does not fail to satisfy old the beat. Temple,” and “I Wanna Jam.” lyrics are on a different extreme: With this listeners like myself. The trio came up with the title in rela- A distinguishable characteristic of hypnotizing bass line / please feel free to This album defi nitely meets expecta- tion to how the album was made, or more N.E.R.D.’s new album is its diversity. The lose your mind / and get high, get money, tions set by previous albums and raises the appropriately, how the album was created album can be played in multiple settings, get sex, get real / all intertwined. bar of what to expect from N.E.R.D..

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By ISABEL TEJADA Don’t let haters keep me off my grind / Keep my Staff Writer head up I know I’ll be fi ne / Keep fi ghting until I get editor blogs! there / When I’m down and I feel like giving up I think It seems to be that Willow Smith has become an again. overnight sensation at just 10 years old. “Whip My Hair” is a very upbeat, catchy song but Smith’s brand new single “Whip My Hair” has there are people that wonder if the only reason she is made number eleven on the top 100 hits on Billboard. such a hit is by being a part of a celebrity family. Smith signed a record deal with Jay-Z’s record Don’t get me wrong Smith has an amazing voice company Roc Nation. and tons of talent, but would all this fame and success “She has a child’s innocence but she has a clear be possible if her parents were not celebrities? vision of who she is and who she wants to be,” Jay-Z There are many musicians that have been working told ABC news, comparing Smith to a young Michael extremely hard just to get the chance to sign a record Jackson. deal and make a living creating music. Smith’s music video was leaked online earlier Sometimes it seems like their goals and dreams than planned. Since then, her video has been viewed are simply that, goals and dreams to most of those as- over 11 million times on YouTube. piring musicians. Though Smith has been very successful, many So, to see a 10 year old girl becoming what seems people have criticized her because of her age and her to be an overnight sensation, it is just heart wrenching possible inability to withstand the spotlight. for those who don’t make it. Many people have compared her to stars like Rhi- It seems like in today’s society, it is impossible anna yet, there are some that say Smith is a Lindsay to make it big. It seems like the thing you need most Lohan in the making. today is connections and friends in the music business. That is totally absurd. If you long for a shot on the big screen or on the radio, Smith has recently begun to make a name for her- you need to know the right people that will get you self, with the help of her famous parents, Will Smith there. and Jada Pinkett Smith. So how can she be “follow- Hard work is always praised, but if you don’t ing” Lohan’s footsteps? know people that will help you go far, it’s going to be There is no way Smith will follow any negativ- a long journey to get where you want to be at. ity especially because she has been raised by an artist Smith is a lucky girl. Her hard work and the sup- that did not use any profanity in his music. Hopefully port of her parents has helped her get where she is now. Smith will be a positive infl uence to youth and moti- Smith has a lot to learn but for her to have a record vate them to work hard for what they long for. deal with Jay-Z it’s simply amazing. With negativity around, it’s perfect for her to take Let’s hope she can continue to prove that she’s a her own lyrical advice: force to be reckoned with. Chronicle Page 9 Arts and Entertainment Monday, November 8, 2010

Courtesy of MySpace Music Bassist Jon Jameson, percussionist Brandon Young, vocalist/guitarist Matthew Vasquez, and multi-instrumentalist Kelly Winrich make up the San Diego founded Delta Spirit. The band goes on a cross country-tour with The Fling this month. Delta Spirit brings fresh sound to classic Americana

By JENNIFER BAUGH prior to Delta Spirit. Amid their efforts of forming a new also thrives on the authenticity of our past time, inevitably Staff Writer band, Young discovered Vasquez singing to passersby at a creating a sound that is ageless. local trolley station. Their willingness to divulge into topical monologues Delta Spirit is a prodigy of soul rooted in the very grit The band was then fi nally made complete in 2004 larger than themselves, in the end, stirs up the dialogue for of early Americana folklore. with the addition of guitarist Sean Walker and Kelly Win- concertgoers as they peel out the parking lots of bars and They’re that band that would have Woody Guthrie rich. other venues that the band is known to perform in. and Bob Dylan indulge in a standing ovation, clapping and Their debut EP I Think I’ve Found It was ranked by History From Below opens with a track entitled nodding in their call for an encore. Daytrotter, one of the most infl uential music blogs today, “9/11” that compares our current war with that of Vietnam Oh yeah and they hail from Long Beach. Not like that in the top ten Best of 07 list. without a draft. really matters. They have toured with the likes of Cold War Kids, After a summer long tour, the band is now settling There have been plenty of folksies who have come Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, and Tokyo Police Club and down and working tediously on their next LP titled Natalie from this Southern California surf city, such as Tom Waits even made appearances on “Late Night With Conan Portman Says This Album Will Change Your Life, a refer- and as music fans know, he is defi nitely no beach boy. O’Brien” and “Last Call With Carson Daly.” ence to a particular line in the fi lm Garden State. “It’s not about where you are, it’s about what music Known for their use of unconventional tools as instru- But don’t worry. You won’t have to wait too long gravitates to you, what music people showed you, what ments, such as trashcan lids, Delta Spirit can contest for for their next EP entitled The Waits Room, set to release music grabbed you, it could be anything,” said vocalist their share of wacky and off-the-wall gig locations. on iTunes Nov. 16, just in time to showcase it throughout Matthew Vasquez in an interview with Patrol Magazine. Their fi rst full-length album Ode to Sunshine was their upcoming fall tour. “I think it’s about how we culturally got there,” said recorded in a friend’s cabin. They also converted a barn It was recorded with only two microphones in the leg- bassist Jon Jameson, “We weren’t surfers, and so I don’t into a recording studio for their full-length album History endary “Waits Room”, also known as “Waits Closet” at know what type of music comes out of Southern Califor- From Below. Prairie Sun Studios. nia, Sublime? We don’t relate to that music, so we tried to “That’s about as real of a studio as we’ve gotten to so It will be available only as a digital download. They dig deeper.” far,” said Jameson. will also have a limited amount of 300 vinyl copies of the Jameson and drummer Brandon Young were both in The general fad in America even agrees that what is EP only available at their shows. So mark your calendars Noise Ratchet, a San Diego based indie and emo band, old is now new. Delta Spirit not only understands that but before they’re all run out. Demi Lovato checks into rehab, stuns fans

By BRITTANY SHAW It’s been stated that she was bullied in it was just a whole bunch of drama, very working as hard as she does and adding Staff Writer junior high school and battled depression. awkward. Everyone tried to be profes- the facts that she struggled with depres- She fought through eating disorders sional, but you could tell it was wearing sion it is very easy to see why she may Disney Star Demi Lovato checked and has struggled with cutting according to down Demi.” have had emotional distress. herself into rehab earlier this week, accord- a People magazine article in 2009. The source went on to say, “It was a “Demi has decided to take a person- ing to her representative. Lovato recently fi lmed a public ser- taboo subject to bring up, but clearly she al responsibility for her actions and seek “Demi Lovato left her tour early this vice ad for the PACER Center, the national wasn’t over Joe.” help. She is doing just that,” said Lovato’s weekend in order to seek medical treat- center for bullying prevention, to help in Even if Lovato was over her ex, it’s representative. ment for emotional and physical issues she the campaign, “Teens against Bullying.” not uncommon for a girl to get jealous Lovato and her family have asked that has dealt with for some time,” said Lova- As a part of the campaign, she wrote, when their ex has a new girlfriend. the media respect her privacy during this to’s representative to TMZ. “People say sticks and stones may break E! News reports, that with all the diffi cult time. He added, “Demi, regrets not being your bones, but names can never hurt you, stress Lovato is under with work, she lost No matter if it’s stress, fame, boy able to fi nish her tour, but is looking for- but that’s not true. Words can hurt. They it at an airport in Peru over the weekend. trouble, or just emotions from her past ward to getting back to work in the near hurt me. Things were said to me that I still Lovato reportedly got into a fi ght with coming up again, it’s not the fi rst time a future.” haven’t forgotten.” a backup dancer and shouted threats at Hollywood star or even Disney star that Lovato was in the middle of a world In a 2009 interview with The Associ- Greene who was at the airport with them. has checked into rehab and it probably tour with the Jonas Brothers when her ated Press, Lovato spoke of bullying, “It Being in the spotlight the way she is, won’t be that last. breakdown occurred. The tour started this was more verbal harassment than physi- summer, and spanned three continents to cal abuse, but that’s actually more scarring support the release of “Camp than anything.” She added, “And I had to Rock 2: The Final Jam,” which Lovato leave because I just couldn’t deal with it. and Joe Jonas both star in. I’ve home-schooled ever since.” Along with starring in two install- Lovato was linked earlier this year to ments of the Disney movie, “Camp Rock,” her “Camp Rock” co-star, Joe Jonas, but The eighteen-year-old actress also put out the two later broke up and said they remain two albums, Don’t Forget in 2008, and friends. There were rumors that Lovato Here We Go Again, in 2009. still had feelings for him and his new found “Some days I get really excited, and love, actress Ashley Greene, wasn’t mak- some days I get scared because I feel like ing it easy for her to be around him. I have to live up to certain pressures,” said E! News quoted an insider as saying, Lovato in a 2009 interview with the New “On tour [this summer] they were calling York Times. her ‘Demi Drama,’ after she split with Joe, Chronicle Page 10 Features Monday, November 8, 2010

state Insurance Company. It’s hard to imagine it at fi rst, but re- cent experiments showed that even the DWD: Driving people who think they are invincible feel the difference between driving without texting and not having free hands to hold the wheel steady. while distracted In 2006, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed the California S.B 1613, requiring By JUSTINE DESAUTELS-ZARBATANY Californians to put down their cell phone Staff Writer while driving. Oprah’s No Phone Zone Pledge is a In September 2008, a Los Angeles nationwide campaign to raise awareness commuter train conductor missed a red and make people realize how big of a prob- light while sending and receiving more lem distracted driving really is. Her goal is than 40 text messages. to ban the use of cell phones in cars at all The packed train collided head-on times. with a cargo train, injuring 135 people. Sometimes, it takes a sad story to re- The conductor and 24 others were killed, mind you how your life can change in an making it the second worst commuter train instant. crash in U.S. history. Mia, one of my relatives, was a typi- This is what we see as headlines in the cal, fun-loving person. She enjoyed the news, but so many other accidents occur in outdoors, sports, and spending time with small communities as well. her friends and family. But all that changed There are many factors that can be in a matter of minutes in the summer of defi ned as a distraction behind the wheel, 2010. texting seeming to be the most problematic Mia was driving her car at night. No one. one was with her. She was texting behind People also update their facebook sta- the wheel when a moment of inattention al- tus, eat a meal, put on make-up, change most cost her her life. Mia lost control and music, and e-mail. And it’s all bad news hit a truck traveling in the opposite direc- when people get hurt. tion. The impact was so severe it caused Richard Bowie | Chronicle Photo Despite the statewide ban on the dis- her major injuries. tracted driving practice, the percentage of She was in a coma for nearly a month. Drivers are 23 times more likely to get in a collision if distracted. Drivers should eliminate any distractions to be safe. people texting and driving has gone up in A few weeks ago, she awoke from her for the rest of her life. Next time you go behind the wheel, Southern California in the last few years. coma. As of right now, she is still at the Not all stories end “well” like this one. think about how you would feel if the per- If you’re texting while driving, you hospital, unable to feed herself. Most people don’t get to live, and worse, son you love the most wasn’t here any- are 23 times more likely to get into an ac- Mia is barely starting to move, and the lives taken are often those of purely more.When you drive a car, it’s really not a cident than somebody who isn’t, according days ago, she said her fi rst words. Mia will innocent people. It only takes a second to matter of where your hands are. It’s where to Jim Jennings, a spokesperson for All- need rehabilitation for a long time, if not create an eternal heartbreak. your head is. Developing life long skills take you further in your career

By SHARONDA HARRIS center, and keep working to reach your Staff Writer goals,” Morgan said. According to Dixon, the majority of Students have the chance to be rec- students that come to career development ognized and employed, if only they knew workshops, search through the binder for how. job listings, or fl oat resumés on the Coyote “The Career Development Center Link Database to fi nd both part-time and is a one-stop resource students can use full-time job placement. to search for jobs, build and improve re- However the CDC encourages all stu- sumés, or get on campus on the spot job dents to visit for career counseling, em- recruitment’s and interview training,” said ployer services, and workshops. Carol Dixon, Interim Director of the CDC. A student could get a 15 minute block The CDC partners with several agen- with an advisor with a walk-in appointment cies that are looking to hire student em- on Tuesdays from 10 -12 p.m. or Wednes- ployees. As a result, hundreds of students days from 2 - 4 p.m. To set up hour-long who utilize become success stories. appointments contact the CDC at 909-537- “I received an internship with the 5250. county of San Bernardino in the Land Use “Feel free to turn to pages 178-183 of Services Department working with the fi s- your A.S.I. Student Agenda, there is a ca- cal specialists. I plan on working with the reer guide that comes in handy,” Badillo, county of Santa Clara when I graduate and said. go back to the Bay Area,” said Marcella If you are in need of a job, or simply Morgan, a student inducted to the wall of want a better one stop by the CDC for on- fame. campus job recruitment and on-the-spot Unfortunately, under 50 percent of the interviews. student population utilizes the CDC which There are two job station student com- is located on the third fl oor of University puters that are located outside the CDC Hall. student resource library; and students are Career Development Center Student able to print unlimited job related forms Assistant Amanda Badillo, states “Not ev- from those two computers for free. erything is posted on Coyote Link, if you Last week on Nov. 3 there was resumé are getting close to graduating, or have pre- clinic in the CDC conference room; and the vious work experience, we have job bind- speaker broke down the 10 most common ers located in the resource library fi lled mistakes job seekers make on resumés. with job postings. On Nov. 18 at 12 p.m. there will be a In addition we post amazing jobs on workshop on choosing a major. the student job board, at the entrance of the If you’re a student who wants to regis- center. All you have to do is stop by the ter to attend the center’s upcoming events center and take a look at all the opportuni- like effectively negotiating a salary, or if ties we provide to students.” you have found work through CDC pleases “The advice that I can give to other contact Carol Dixon, so you can be induct- Sharonda Harris | Chronicle Photo students is to not give up, be patient; and ed into the CDC family. The CDC assists students in their career goals and internships. They offer different workshops such as resume building. utilize your resources, such as the career Chronicle Page 11 Features Monday, November 8, 2010 Get the scoop Misunderstood culture: the world of Muslims By RACHEL CANNON modestly, which for women means cover- on the poop Staff Writer ing themselves except for their hands and face. This includes wearing a hijab, or tra- Students unload their concerns about CSUSB bathroom cleanliness Islam is the fastest-growing religion in ditional headscarf. the world today. It is also the most misun- However, contrary to popular belief, derstood. the Quran does allow women the right to By ANDREA BRANDSTETTER countertops to unfl ushed toilets and urine- The most common misconception is, divorce their husbands - provided this right Staff Writer covered fl oors. of course, that Muslims are terrorists or was outlined in a pre-marriage contract - While she wishes that students and hate America. Many trace this idea to the and to own property. Many of us can fondly recall the days others would do their part to help create notorious attack on the World Trade Center While it’s true that many Muslim when our parents used to clean up our cleaner restrooms, she believes that cus- on Sept 11. countries don’t allow female citizens these messes. Whether these messes involved todians ultimately bear the burden of this On this date, 19 Islamic extremists basic rights, Dasin says that this is not scattered toys, unmade beds, or dirty responsibility. For this reason, Johnson de- committed suicide (which, it should be in accordance with the teachings of the clothes, it didn’t matter. Our parents al- sires more custodial action around campus. noted, is expressly prohibited by Allah in Quran. Thus, the injustices of these coun- ways came to the rescue. But that was then “[CSUSB] should have people com- the Quran) by crashing two airplanes into tries shouldn’t infl uence people’s percep- and this is now. ing in and checking [the restrooms] every the World Trade Center, killing nearly tions of Islam as a whole. Now we’re adults and we’re supposed 15-30 minutes. [The restrooms] they know 3,000 victims. At its core, Islam, which is an Arabic to be picking up after ourselves, right? For people use a lot,” she said. However, it’s important to remember word meaning submission, is about wor- some students, this doesn’t appear to be the According to Dave Wilson, custodial that the heinous actions of a few do not shiping Allah and living the way the Quran case. Particularly, those who use campus manager for CSUSB’s stateside buildings, represent the entire religion. After all, says he wants followers to live. This means restrooms. custodians clean campus restrooms three terrorist acts have been following the fi ve pillars According to some students, basic times per day - between 5 to 8 a.m., 12:30 committed by people of of Islam. bathroom etiquette has gone out the win- p.m., and between 3 to 4 p.m. many different religions “People expect These pillars include dow, as evidenced by the number of dirty Wilson said he generally hasn’t re- and backgrounds, but this monotheism, which is the bathroom toilets, stalls, and countertops ceived many complaints from custodians hasn’t led to negative ste- something strange belief in one God; daily throughout campus. regarding the state of campus restrooms. reotypes against most of prayer; caring for the “Some people don’t fl ush. Some take “Custodians would say some of the these other faiths. Islam or bizarre about poor; fasting; and a pil- a wad of paper towels and plug the toilets. high-volume restrooms are abused [by stu- seems to be the only ex- grimage to Mecca. Some don’t know how to use the seat pro- dents] more than others, ” he said, but add- ception to this rule. them.” Dasin explained that tectors, and they end up all over the fl oor,” ed, “[Most] are kept in pretty good shape.” A lot of this may be Islam also emphasizes said graduate student Consuelo Sanchez. Other students agree with Wilson. In- the fault of the media. Tanimu Dasin, peace towards fellow be- Sanchez directs her claims at the re- terestingly, these individuals don’t share One can barely open a a Muslim student lievers and nonbelievers strooms located in University Hall (UH). the complaints of their peers. newspaper without see- alike, despite the fact that For the most part, however, she isn’t too Senior Jason Hernando claims that the ing a headline about a re- many view it as a religion surprised by the discovery. restrooms he uses, which are located in the cent attack caused by “Muslim Terrorists,” of violence. Al-An-’am, the sixth Surah, “University Hall has a lot of the dirty Santos Manuel Student Union (SMSU) leading to a biased perception of Muslims or chapter, in the Quran says, “Take not ones because a lot of people pass through and Biological Sciences building, are clean that just isn’t true. life, which Allah hath made sacred, except there,” she said matter-of-factly. around 90 percent of the time. Muslim Student Association secretary by way of justice and law: thus does He Another graduate student, who wished Graduate student Foster Hurt, who Tanimu Dasin said that people he’s met of- command you, that ye may learn wisdom.” to remain anonymous, agrees with some of uses the restrooms located in Jack Brown ten have expectations of Muslims as being Dasin also recommended that students these assertions. Hall, makes a similar assessment. very exotic or different and are surprised to interested in learning about Islam read “Ri- “[The UH restrooms] don’t seem as “[They’re] pretty good. [They’re] at learn that they’re just normal students. yad-us Saliheen,” translated as “Gardens clean as they used to be. There’s usually least decent for men’s restrooms. We [men] “People expect something strange or of the Righteous”. toilet paper all over the place. The fl oors don’t expect a lot,” he said with a laugh. bizarre about them, expect them to speak “When we look at the misconceptions don’t look clean,” she said. Generally speaking, students who dis- with an accent. . . The thing is, we are just about Islam in America and the reasons Students like Erica Johnson, however, agree on the issue can admit to having one like anyone else,” said Dasin. behind them, we should remember that claim that UH restrooms are fairly well thing in common. They use the restrooms Another idea that many people have holding misconceptions about people with kept but that others around campus are in when they have to. about Islam is that it mandates inequality some identifi able difference is a human extreme disarray. “I don’t really care [about mess and between men and women. According to phenomenon that repeats itself around the “Other restrooms here are pretty dis- dirt] if I really have to use the restroom,” Dasin, however, nothing could be further world. We can fi nd misconceptions about gusting, at least maybe to my standards. claimed senior Sara Abdrabo. from the truth. Christians in Muslim majority countries People’s habits though are utterly disgust- Regardless of where you stand on the “The religion of Islam in history has and right here in America,” said Dasin. ing,” she said. issue, try to be tidy whenever you visit a been ahead of the world in its elevation of He continued, “ In fact, humans are Johnson has witnessed everything campus restroom. You’ll be practicing the status of women. Voting rights, prop- so good at dividing ourselves amongst our from overstuffed trashcans and fl ooded common sense but also common courtesy. erty rights, and rights of marriage. If you differences that when we can’t fi nd any, we go back 15 years in America, women had often just make them up. The question is fewer rights in marriage than women in Is- how do we learn to live with people and lam had 1,700 years ago,” said Dasin. treat people with the same regards regard- Islam does require that followers dress less of their real or perceived differences?”

Jesus Romero | Chronicle Photo The men’s bathroom in University Hall has the most traffi c, at times seem unkempt, but everyone has to do their part. Chronicle Page 12 Features Monday, November 8, 2010 Santos’ second chance at life Chivalry a thing CSUSB student recounts his traumatic experience that left him in a coma for nearly three months of the past By MAUDE TEASDALE Staff Writer

Is chivalry now part of the forgot- ten values held by our grandmothers? Answering that question is certainly not an easy task. Over the years, things have changed for the best. . . and the worst! During the 14th century, chivalry was at its peak. For our ancestors, it was more than a guideline, it was a way of life. Accord- ing to the principles of chivalry, women were meant to please. They were consid- ered objects. Men considered them as weak. It was therefore up to men to protect them. At this time, we were far away from gender equality. Over the years, traditions have changed as well as relations between men and women. Nowadays, chivalry often seems to be outdated. It has been replaced by interactions based on respect. Yes, men still open doors for women. Yes, men still hold heavy things for women. Yes, men still do hard jobs. But... Today, thanks to gender equality, women open doors for themselves, hold heavy things and work with their hands! In certain instances, however, ancestral traditions tend to reappear. “I would lie if I tell you that I al- ways treat my girlfriend like a middle Matt Shaw | Chronicle Photo age queen. For certain occasions, such Kevin Santos holds up a photo of his accident that left him in a vegetative state. Santos has defeated odds, and his accident left him with a new mindframe and outlook on life. as for her birthday, I think chivalry can make her day better,” said student Max driver’s side door by a truck whose driver By MATT SHAW on the road to recovery that reminds him De La Isla. was not paying attention. The injuries San- Staff Writer just how far he’s come and how much he’s Though men’s behaviors have tos sustained put him into a two-and-a- accomplished. changed, that does not mean they no It’s not every day one gets the oppor- half-month long comma. All of the memories Santos had prior longer pay attention to women. Though tunity to meet a living miracle. In a cell phone dead-zone, emergency to the accident were destroyed except for most chivalrous actions are no longer This past week I had this opportunity response personnel performed life saving snippets of memories he still has of being practiced, men still like to put a smile on and after hearing Kevin Santos tell his in- treatment on him while they fl agged down in high school. women’s face. spiring story I, like many others, was at a a semi truck that was miraculously pass- An exceptional student, he graduated “I don’t play the gentleman because loss for words. ing by. in the top twenty of his senior class even I need it but simply because I feel so Santos is a student here at CSUSB Using his CB radio, the truck driver with having missed half of his senior year good when I see happiness in my girl- working on a bachelor’s degree in English, was able to call in for a life fl ight helicopter due to his accident. friend’s eyes,” said De La Isla.. blending right in with the rest of us work- that then lifted Santos to a nearby hospital Santos believed he had a very self- De La Isla’s girlfriend explained ing toward our life goals. where he was fully stabilized. centered attitude before his accident. “I that she appreciates these kind of at- It’s his life changing tale that sets him Santos was diagnosed with a diffuse wanted to be a lawyer and was motivat- tention. Seconds later, she added that apart from most. axonal injury with shearing and a ventricu- ed primarily by money,” said Santos. “I she would not live the life of her ances- On July 19, 2004, the summer before lar bleed, a type of brain injury that kills didn’t want a family, I wanted to make a lot tors. ‘’Of course, it is nice to feel like a his senior year of high school, the car San- most of the people who suffer from that of money and do what I wanted,” Santos queen. But, I can’t imagine myself being tos was driving was struck directly on the amount of severe head trauma. added. 100 percent dependant of men to live my His parents were told that he was not Years after his accident, Santos is life. I am able to open a door,’ ‘illustrate likely to survive and at best he would spend working toward a new vision for his life. the smiley 20 year-old girl. the rest of his life in a vegetative state. After fi nding the fi rst two chapters Released in June, a poll demonstrat- Though it looked as if there was no for a book he started to write when he was ed an important decrease of chivalry in hope for any type of recovery, he wasn’t twelve years old, Santos was reacquainted the U.S. Mandated by the Washington about to give up the fi ght. with the dream he had before he was dis- Times, a Harris Poll questioned more He overcame one extraordinary feat tracted by the fantasy life he thought he than 2,000 women. The conclusion? after another, he defi ed every odd that doc- wanted. Women are not always treated as they tors placed against him and it started when Santos now hopes to become a suc- want, or as they should. he opened one of his eyes two and a half cessful writer and use the money he makes According to the director of the months after his horrifi c accident. to fund a rehabilitation camp for children Harris Poll, chivalry is clearly not part “I am an all or nothing type of guy and with disabilities that he has already named, of the men’s habit. The specialist refused laying in a hospital bed for my entire life Kevin’s Camp. to explain this by gender equality. was not an option for me,” said Santos, as Santos’s message to people these days “Some may argue things are bet- he recalled the months he spent in rehabili- is, “Don’t take the important things in life ter, but there is still the undercurrent tation centers. for granted.” that there are issues, especially when it It is his “all or nothing” attitude that he Santos was 17 years, four months and comes to pay and employment, where believes got him through his grueling ther- four days old when his accident happened. things have not yet approached an equal apy and what quickly made him a favorite Since his accident he not only counts footing with men,” said Regina Corso. patient among hospital staff members. his years and days, even his seconds are Corso, a specialist of the women “Imagine being a six foot tall baby,” precious to him. right’s could not agree more. Like most Santos said, “having to be feed, bathed and I think Santos says it best by saying, students at CSUSB, she refused to be diapered every single day.” “Be appreciative of what you have because nostalgic. According to her, the decrease He recalls this experience as being you don’t know when everything can be of chivalry is not a problem actually. both humbling and humiliating and a stage taken away in a split second. Everything.” Chronicle Page 13 Coyotechronicle.com Monday, November 8, 2010 A case for veganism, part one

By RICHARD BOWIE rently reading the work of a genuine, certi- been in history. Two out of three Ameri- milk, oats, grains. All these are things I Editor in Chief fi ed fat boy. Pre-veganism, I was the sultan cans are overweight, and 50 percent of had either never previously had any ex- of sour cream. An imam of ice cream. The these people are clinically obese. perience with, or just plain never gave a About a three months ago, I made one king of carne asada. The czar of cheeze. Of course starving yourself is not the chance to, in lieu of, say, cheese fries. of the biggest decisions of my life. I went One might have even said I was the way to remedy this, and I hope you don’t Now all these exotic (albeit, probably vegan. Barack Obama of butter. To make a long take my last paragraph too seriously. If just to me) fare are now staples in my diet. I know what you’re thinking; in the story short, Paula Deen was my homegirl these two-thirds of Americans are any- The point is, you get a real chance to step short time I’ve lived by the lifestyle, I’ve and I couldn’t have been happier. thing like me, they eat when they’re not outside of your comfort zone, all while not managed to just about hear it all. Choosing to stick to a vegan diet is really hungry. feeling guilty. People have told me they don’t think a sacrifi ce, something I still struggle with There’s a difference between hunger Which of course brings me to my veganism is necessary. That they couldn’t daily, but it’s not stopped my love for and cravings. Eating vegan is just another next, strategically placed point: why, for give up dairy. That it won’t really help food. Nay, nothing could ever accomplish force that helps my willpower in saying me, veganism is clearly the most ethical anything in the long run. That it’s too ex- such a feat. “NO!” to snacking on dumb stuff with choice. treme. That it’s not healthy. That it’s un- Back in the day, you could have empty calories and no nutritional value. Just kidding, I’m not going to lay into American. Yeah. plopped a Sourdough Jack in front of me In fact, veganism has opened up my all that with just this little baby amount of To be honest, all this is fi ne with me. and I would have had enough for my own eyes to a huge array of other food possibil- space left. That’s where the strategic part Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, personal celebration. And so quick and ities. I now appreciate the sweetness, the comes in. and I’ve tried my best not to plead my convenient too, what’s there not to like? zestiness, the delicateness of fresh fruits I plan on writing about this more ex- case to people who don’t want to hear it; Well now it’s not so easy. I have to and vegetables so much more than I used tensively, since I pretty much just touched nothing turns people off more than self- work to satisfy my hunger, and I that’s not to, and that’s for real. on food up until now. In all seriousness, I righteousness, belligerence and condem- a huge negative in my book. Give your taste buds a break from do hope to have piqued some sort of inter- nation. Oftentimes, I calculate that the time all the high fructose corn syrup, oils and est in what I have to say. If not, that’s cool, But for those of you who are interest- it would take me to get up, put pants on, whatnot, and you’ll appreciate how dang brother. ed, who may have questions, who may not drive to the grocery store and pick some- satisfying fruit can be to your sweet tooth. But if so, you can check out the fol- know much about veganism, I fi gured you thing up that caters to my needs, cuts far Some hearty ass veggie chili, and the lowing couple of issues of the Coyote might fi nd the musings of a three-month too heavily into my lazing around time, creamy delight of a good old, California Chronicle to see what’s up. Thanks for veteran of some use. and usually my hunger fades away just Hass avocado is all I need when I really reading. “Oh I could never be a vegan. I love thinking about all the hassle. am getting those hungry man grumbles. food too much.” This sort of statement is That’s starving yourself. You’re sick. And now my scope of food options Why does Sea World have a seafood all too familiar to me, not only because I Richard Bowie, what’s wrong with you? have drastically expanded beyond the fa- restaurant? I’m halfway through my fi sh- hear it so often, but because I myself used Well hold up. Remember earlier when miliar. burger and I realize, Oh my God. I could to say this too. I said I was a fat boy? I meant it. Tofu, seitan, aramanth, kale, differ- be eating a slow learner. You may not know it, but you are cur- America is currently the fattest it’s ent types of beans, nuts and seeds, almond ~Lynda Montgomery Chronicle Page 14 Sports Monday, November 8, 2010 A San Francisco Treat The Bay Area was fl ooded with people dressed in orange and black as they celebrated the World Series win.

By NICK HOLDING Staff Writer

The Streets of San Francisco were overrun by an orange and black mass of humanity as the City by the Bay fi nally celebrated their fi rst World Series champi- onship 52 years in the making. The Giants players got up close and personal with fans by traveling through the parade route on the city’s famous cable cars. One by one the players made their way closer and closer to City Hall, were a huge rally was getting ready to take place. The Giants defeated the Texas Rangers in fi ve games as their homegrown pitch- ing talent dominated the Rangers allowing only 29 hits over the course of series. During the playoffs the San Francisco John Martinez Pavliga | Flickr staff posted an ERA of 2.47 on their way to Cable cars brought in the Giants’ team one by one to City Hall. The cars were decorated and painted with players’ names, numbers, nicknames and catchy phrases from the season. totaling a 11-4 record. Edgar Renteria who was a bench play- ing game was the fi nal shot that ended the “What this 2010 Giants team accom- team needed it most, and the crazed atmo- er most of the year came out of nowhere to Rangers hopes. plished pays tribute to more than 90 mil- sphere at AT&T Park created the best home gain World Series MVP honors. His 3-run Once seated in front of City Hall, the lion of us who passed through the turnstiles fi eld advantage in baseball. homerun in the 7th inning of the decid- Giants organization realized just how im- of Seals Stadium, of Candlestick Park and “This 2010 team, to a man back in portant this 2010 team had become, the of AT&T Park in the past 53 years,” said August, they plugged into you, and you fu- crowd had swelled to over a million. Larry Baer during the festivities, a San eled and energized this group all the way “Just to see the black and orange out Francisco native and the team’s president through a crazy month of September, into there everywhere it was so awesome and and chief operating offi cer. what was an epic month of October and made it so much more comfortable for us San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom what is one glorious day in November,” to play,” Tim Lincecum said to the million presented Giants brass with the key to the Giants broadcaster and former pitcher plus crowd at the civic center. “All I can city, and declared it “San Francisco Giants Mike Krukow said while speaking to the say is thank you and go San Francisco.” Day” as the fans cheered. “The torture is crowd about how they energized the team. Matt Cain, who pitched 21.1 innings over!” Newsom said to the fans making It was a picture perfect day in the Bay in the playoffs going 2-0 and collected an reference to the sometimes unbearable way Area made even better by the outpouring Randy Chiu | Flickr ERA in 0.00 said, “You guys have waited the Giants played in the playoffs. of love and support by the fans that gave Fans wait as the team make their way through the city. so long for this, and we brought it home for The outpouring of support by Giants so much to this team. Now they can call you guys.” fans began late in the season when their themselves champions once again. The hockey fi ghts are back... oh... so is the regular season The fi ghts are the most exciting part of the game and they don’t even involve any scoring. The hard hitting and smashing NHL season is back.

By J. LEVI BURNFIN The Washington Capitals, the highest scoring team in postseason disappointments Washington Capitals and San Staff Writer the 2009-2010 season, is expected by many hockey ana- Jose Sharks. lysts to fi nally combine their offensive fi repower with de- The Sharks have been in the playoffs six straight years The sport with the hardest hitting and the fastest pace fensive prowess to win the Stanley Cup. but has never advanced to the Stanley Cup Finals. is back for another season. The Capitals were the best regular season team in the Unfortunately, the San Jose Sharks may be Califor- That’s right, the NHL’s 2010-2011 season is getting under- NHL last season, racking up 121 points in the standings nia’s best chance to ice a championship team given that way, and it is already producing juicy story lines. (two points are given to the winning team and one point is the Anaheim Ducks missed the playoffs last season and the Most of America knows that Sam Bradford was the given to a team that loses in overtime and zero points are Los Angeles Kings lost key pieces to a team that lost in the fi rst overall pick in the NFL draft in April but not many awarded to the losing team after regulation). fi rst round of the playoffs last year. know that Taylor Hall was the fi rst overall pick in the NHL However, they disappointingly choked out of the The Penguins, the 2008-2009 Stanley Cup Champi- draft that took place in June. playoffs early for the third straight year, this time losing in ons, somehow quietly, have added some crucial pieces Hall, a 19-year-old Canadian, was the fi rst overall the quarterfi nals to the Montreal Canadiens. that should strengthen a defense which was the Penguins pick, by the Edmonton Oilers, and was probably the most Even though the Canadiens made a deep run into the Achilles heel in the playoffs last year. hyped hockey prospect since Sidney Crosby in 2005. playoffs, eventually losing to the Philadelphia Flyers in The Penguins allowed three or more goals in nine of the 13 Hall helped lead the Windsor Spitfi res, a junior ice the Eastern Conference fi nals, there aren’t many experts playoff games they played last year. hockey team in Canada’s very competitive Ontario Hock- considering them as one of the best teams in the Eastern They looked to change that in the off season by add- ey League, to two straight Memorial Cup wins. Conference. ing defensive stalwarts Paul Martin and Zybnek Michalek The Memorial Cup is awarded to the champion or a Six ESPN hockey analysts made preseason predic- to go along with holdovers Kris Letang and Alex Goli- round-robin style tournament comprised of a host team tions and not one chose the Montreal Canadiens as a divi- goski which should create a very solid defensive core to and the champions of Canada’s three member leagues, the sion winner, let alone a possible Stanley Cup contender. compliment a dangerous offense led by Sidney Crosby and Ontario Hockey League, Quebec Major Junior Hockey Instead, the favorites to win the Stanley Cup tend to Evgeni Malkin. League and Western Hockey League. range from last year’s Stanley Cup winner, the Chicago I expect the Penguins to face off against the defend- Hall is expected to turn around an Oilers franchise Blackhawks to the aforementioned Sidney Crosby’s Pitts- ing Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks with the that has not made the playoffs since 2006. burgh Penguins to the perennial regular season powers but Penguins winning for the second time in three years. Chronicle Page 15 Sports Monday, November 8, 2010 Cross Country not surprised with success By KRISTINA BELTRAN Monday through Friday, compete on Satur- Staff Writer days, and rest on Sundays, keeping them- selves to a very busy schedule between the The cross country team looks like sport and school. one of the best ever here at CSUSB, and Practicing that early is not easy, es- they’re determined to prove themselves pecially with the amount of work put into this season. every practice. “We compete in one of the toughest The team had a set of goals at the be- conferences. Four of the teams are ranked ginning of the season, and have not only top 10 in the West. One of them is top two reached them, but even exceeded these ex- in the nation,” said Tom Burleson, the pectations. team’s coach. “This is probably one of the best teams The team faced some obstacles along we’ve ever had,” said Burleson. the way, but continued to work hard and Some team leaders also include junior succeed throughout the season. Katherine Gomez and team captain Anjuli “Our biggest obstacle was probably Nieto. keeping everyone healthy. Lots of rest and Gomez owns four top 10 fi nishes this out athletic training department helped season, while Borman has fi nished inside with that,” said Burleson. the top seven in many races, and was re- In their most recent meets the Lady cently named CCAA Runner of the Week. ‘Yotes have been very successful. Frazier ran strong at the Bronco pre- In the Bronco preview meet held at view meet, fi nishing with her fi rst top fi ve Whittier Narrows sophomore Saman- fi nish. tha Borman fi nished third, along with the The team has only one graduating se- ‘Yotes who fi nished third overall as a team. nior, Anjuli Nieto. Borman’s teammate Rebekah Frazier “I think we can be better next year. also had a top fi ve fi nish. We have good recruits including a red shirt The team prepares for meets such as sophomore Deserae Perez,” said Burleson. this the same way, with dedication and As for this season the Coyotes are still hard work. trying to turn heads as they compete in the “We treat every meet exactly the CCAA Championship Nov. 6. same. We work hard in the beginning of The team will compete in the NCAA the week. We back off around Thursday, Western Regionals at Western Washington review our goals for the next meet rest and University in Bellingham, Washington, on John Martinez Pavliga | Flickr eat properly,” said Burleson. Nov. 20. Sophomore Samantha Borman strides towards the fi nish line. Borman is one of the main reasons to CSUSB’s success. The girls would practice at 7 a.m. Results on coyotechronicle.com Monday Sports 11.8.10 Men’s soccer stumbles in play-offs Hundred dollar Sonoma State upsets CSUSB in semi-fi nals of CCAA Men’s Soccer Tournament event for ten bucks

Local hockey games boasts fun, excitement and prizes for just a few dollars

By JESUS ROMERO Junior Reigns Hockey League. Sports Editor During most games you can buy a rub- ber puck for the Chuck-a-puck. Half of the Take a quick drive down the road and proceeds usually goes to a school in atten- you can see future hockey superstars. dance or a charitable organization. Ontario is home to the Reign, minor The puck will have a number on it and league hockey team that is affi liated with after the game on the ice there will be four the Los Angeles Kings. turf spots with a hole in them and a hockey They play at the new state-of-the-art, helmet in the center of the rink. The clos- Ben Delgado | Chronicle Photo Citizens Bank Arena. est to the hole on the turf or the helmet in Although a minor league team, they the middle will win that prize. Each turf By CHRISTIAN MARTINEZ in the qualifying to receive the bid, but the still have all the action and the excitement spot will have a gift certifi cate to a nearby Staff Writer Coyotes are in hopes to hear their name the pros do. Along with the punching and restaurant and the helmet would be four called on Monday Nov. 8 at 4 p.m. scoring, there is so much more fan experi- tickets to the next upcoming Reign home Despite having a top rank going into Against Sonoma State, CSUSB had a ence. game. the CCAA Tournament, one crucial goal 19-17 shot advantage and a 7-2 corner kick There are dancers in between the 20 Through all of the fun and yelling, you possibly ended men’s soccer hopes. advantage. minute periods, mascots fi ghting and danc- forget there are pucks fl ying all over the In a long and fair played match, However, hopes were crushed by So- ing on the ice and in the stands, rides on the place and a game going on. CSUSB men’s soccer fell short to Sonoma noma State’s Taylor Varnadore’s header Zamboni while they reglaze the ice, oppor- This is the Reign’s third season in On- State by a score of 1-0 in the fi rst round of goal with just less than two minutes re- tunities to high-fi ve the players and even tario, so they aren’t as well known yet, de- the CCAA Tournament last Friday Nov. 5. maining. sumo wrestling in the middle of the rink. spite having the largest attendance in the Though dominating against Sonoma With one last chance to score in the There are two levels in the arena, to East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) in the State in almost all of the statistics includ- 89th minute, CSUSB’s Zach Walker was get you closer to the action; there isn’t a 2009-2010 season. The Reign had 233,223 ing saves and shots attempted, the 88th just a bit wide right of tying the game. bad seat in the house. Even in the second total season fans, averaging to 6,451 fans minute goal by Sonoma came down to the Zach Walker led the team in shots and level, you can see the whole rink and still per game according to ontarioreign.com. only shot that really mattered. with shots on goal. feel the thrill from the ice. In 2008-2009, the Reign’s fi rst season, Though facing this tough loss, the sea- The overpowering skill of Sonoma Tickets start at only 10 dollars. Be they racked up the second most attendance son may not be over just yet. State’s goalie Juan Sosa proved to be very careful not to spill your beer if you get the in the ECHL with 210,801, averaging Coming into the CCAA fi rst round, much tough to handle for CSUSB. 50 dollar front row glass seats because the 5,856 fans per game. the Coyotes were ranked #1 in the West Sonoma State went on to play CSU players will crash into the sides. You could In the 2008-2009 season they were Region, possibly giving them leeway to Dominguez Hill’s in the CCAA Tourna- be front and center of a good old hockey also crowned Pacifi c Division Champs, be- receive a bid to play in the NCAA Tourna- ment Championship game on Sunday Nov. brawl. fore shortly being knocked out of the Kelly ment. 7 at 11:30 a.m. The Reign also hold giveaways on Cup play-offs. 80 Division II soccer teams are also For results go to www.goccaa.org some weekend games. Some giveaways There are 19 teams in the ECHL; 18 include: bobble heads, hats and blankets. U.S. teams and 1 Canadian team. They are The team will have a few games out of all across the country and even one way up the year where they switch up their jerseys in Alaska. and help out an organization. After the ECHL is the American They have live auctions after the game Hockey League (AHL) before they head and fans can bid on game-worn jerseys up to the pro’s in the National Hockey Confi dent to take it all with part of the proceeds going to the char- League (NHL). ity. By MONIQUE BELTRAN of the Year. Some of the organizations include: For more information on tickets, Staff Writer Forward DJ Schumpert previously Local Veterans Organization, The Humane schedules, promotions, stats or history visit played for Arizona State for two years be- Society, Steven’s HOPE for children and ontarioreign.com. With basketball season right around fore transferring to CSUSB. He averaged the corner CSUSB Men’s Basketball team seven rebounds in 21 minutes. expects to win it all, the only thing that can The new players are defi nitely fi tting stop them is themselves. in with the team. “Our goals are always to win the con- “The new guys get along well with the ference championship, regional champi- returners. It should be one of our strong onship, and national championship,” said suits,” said Oliver. Head Coach Jeff Oliver. The team has eleven returners. The Coyotes are coming together well Among the returners are point guard and ready to start their season. Corey Caston, who averaged 11.7 points “The team has great chemistry. Their last season, guard David Jefferson, who pretty talented, but their chemistry and appeared in 31 games and averaged 5.9 work ethic are two things that will allow us points, and guard Aaron Hill, who aver- to achieve our goals,” said Oliver. aged 9.9 points last season. They also have some newly added Last year the teams record was 19-7 players to the squad. overall. They were 17-5 in CCAA. Oliver announced on Nov. 1 that fi ve Last season the Coyotes made it all the new recruits were joining the team this way to the semifi nals, but lost to BYU Ha- coming season. waii. The new players include guard Nate It was CSUSB’s fi rst time making it to Roth, guard Robbie Robinson, forward DJ the semifi nals since 2007. Schumpert, guard Sidney Hall, and for- “Their biggest obstacle is themselves. ward Kwame Alexander. They have to ability to be consistent in Newcomer Roth previously played for game in and game out paces, they just need San Bernardino Valley College where he to use that ability,” said Oliver. averaged 12.8 points and had 72 steals in The fi rst regular season home game is Jesus Romero | Chronicle Photo 32 games. He was also named State Player Dec. 29. Pre-season starts on Nov. 12. Reign’s right winger, Chaz Johnson (right) snags the puck away from Alaska Ace’s defender in hopes for a breakaway.