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October 19th 2009

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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]. THE INDEPENDENT STUDENT VOICE MONDAY com OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN BERNARDINO FOR 43 YEARS. 10.19.09 . CSUSB shaken, but not stirred The Great California ShakeOut tests resources, community’s preparedness.

By DAVID CHERNIN STAFF WRITER

The “Great California Shakeout” rocked the CSUSB campus last Thursday as a public safety disaster drill took center stage at the Pfau Library. Though this was only a training exercise, the event oc- curred in real time and it appeared as though an actual dis- aster had occurred. First responders from joint agencies from across the county, city and state arrived on scene within minutes. Five police cars, one fire company, two ambulances and a num- ber of staff from the health center were among the re- sponding units. The scenario featured a 7.8 magnitude earthquake on the southern San Andreas fault, similar to the one scientists believe will occur. The objective of the exercise was to evacuate victims and clear the library before it collapsed. “We are very well prepared,” said CSUSB Police Chief Jimmie Brown. “This was a great opportunity to par- ticipate and show the community that we are ready for something like this.” The disaster-enacted scene in the library was grue- some, with fake battered victims scattered throughout the first floor. Books and desks lay on top of motionless bod- ies as emergency crews sorted through the victims. The crews worked quickly, checking victims for pulse, question them for disorientation and tagging them with triage tags indicating the severity of their conditions. Out- side lay four tarps: green for minor injuries, yellow for the moderately injured, red for severely injured and black for the deceased. Coyote Chronicle Once the victims were sorted, emergency crews began to treat victims and transport those who were in the most critical condition. Staff from the health center assisted in treating victims out in the emergency triage area. During this drill, an emergency alert system set up on campus also ran a test. The system notifies students and faculty of an emergency via text message and a pre- Richard Bowie | News Editor recorded voice message. A student from the Public Safety Academy acts as a disaster victim during the Great California ShakeOut. See Shakeout, Pg. 2 Proposed bill incites hope, rallies for CSU’s future By AUSTIN DODD and faculty, the idea of amending a bill that would impose a 9.9 percent fee for oil com- STAFF WRITER could raise at least $1 billion for the ailing panies to extract California's oil and natural CSU system seems to have fallen on the deaf gas from the earth, has personally set a goal Assembly Bill 656 could be the answer ears of the California Legislature, until now. to get 100,000 names in 100 days in favor of to California colleges's recent budget woes. Assembly Majority Leader Alberto Tor- his bill. Despite vigilant petitioning by students rico (D-Fremont), author of AB 656 which “We need the people in Sacramento to know that enough is enough,” said Torrico at the Oct. 15 CSUSB rally. “Higher education should be universal in California, not just a privilege for those with the money.” The California Higher Education Fund (CHEF) would be created through AB 656 and funded by the oil extraction tax. All monies from the fund would be allo- cated to the CSU, University of California, and California Community Colleges. What makes this new tax appealing to many is that California is the nation's only state that does not tax oil companies to ex- tract oil from the land and water, and being that California is the third top oil producing state in the country promises a good amount Volume XLIII of monies into the fund. Number 2 Torrico's first stop on his way to 100,000 Ashley Abarca | Chronicle Photo signatures was the CSU campuses. [email protected] ’An unidentified CSUSB student speaks out in favor of AB 656 during the CFA rally outside the lower Commons last Thursday. The week of Oct. 12, Torrico, along with (909) 537-5289 See Torrico, Pg. 3 Chronicle Page 2 News Monday, October 19, 2009 Campus Pow Wow packed powerful punch

By ANDY OGG The event offers students opportunities to engage in a STAFF WRITER diverse culture without ever having to leaving campus. Earlier this year, admired community activist Cruz The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians recently Chacon helped in the planning of the set up of the Pow hosted its 10th annual Pow Wow for Native Americans on Wow event at CSUSB. Chacon died later in April of this campus. year. The event spanned a three day period from Oct. 9 - Hundreds of people wore shirts with Chacon’s face on Oct. 12, 2009. them in honor of his dedication to the Native American There were an estimated 1,500 people that attended community and all the hard work he had done to promote each day. Tribes from all over the country gathered for the the event. event and one tribe, the Mia-Pow, made the journey all the The Grand Entry at this year’s Pow Wow was espe- way from Canada. cially meaningful due to the presence of Chacon on T- The Pow Wow has been held toward the beginning of shirts, posters and banners. October each year during its 10 year span. Approximately The Grand Entry occurs when participants line up and 90 CSUSB students volunteered to work the event and celebrate the occurrence of the Pow Wow. many students attended to partake in the cultural activities. Cross Cultural Program Coordinator Tamara Holder San Manuel Band of Mission Indian’s Pow Wow offers said, “The Pow Wow isn’t just an attraction, but it's very a variety of attractions that show the culture of Native spiritual and, if someone hasn’t been around the Native Americans such as bird singing, seminars, drum demon- American culture, it’s a fantastic way to submerge yourself strations, vendors and ethnic food. and learn something new.” Some of the largest attractions were the dancing For more information on the annual Pow Wow event, Courtesy of Cross Cultural Center demonstrations, which included contests, exhibition danc- and other cultural events hosted here on campus, please feel A performer participates in the Pow Wow in traditional Native American garb. ing and inter-tribal dancing. The entertainment lasted free to visit the Cross Cultural Center in the Santos Manuel through the weekend and spectators can participate. Student Union.

Coyote Chronicle. Continued from Pg. 1:

Editor in Chief Ken Dillard Shakeout Managing Editor Melanie Hunter Online Editor Shantal Anderson Along with the phone messages, an audio announce- News Editor Richard Bowie ment played throughout the campus alerting everyone to "duck, cover and hold". Features Editor Erin Chester One of these disasters can happen at anytime without Entertainment Editor Melanie Hunter notice. CSUSB is less than one mile away from the San Asst. Entertainment Editor Angelica Stewart Opinion Editor Eric Brown should be pre- Sports Editor Chris Baker “Students Asst. Sports Editor Jesus Romero pared for any type of major dis-

Faculty Adviser Jim Smart aster...especially earthquakes.” Advertising Manager Linda Sand CSUSB student Christopher Schneider Staff Writers Andreas fault, leaving the campus prone to earthquake ca- Daisy Alvarez, Danielle Baird, Beth Bayor, Sarah Boutin, tastrophe. Brittany Boyd-Lee, David Chernin, Heather Clark, “I do agree that students should be prepared for any Mattieu Courchesne, Austin Dodd, Eric Ebel, Tyson Ellingsen, type of major disaster,” said CSUSB student Christopher Paige Gaines, Priscilla Gutierrez, Ashley Harper, Schneider. “Especially earthquakes.” Andrew Hartman, Cory Kirschke, Sarah Mikkelson, The victims in the disaster training were students from Stephanie Mongeau, Andy Ogg, Angelica Stewart, the Public Safety Academy. The exercise not only bene- Andrew Tapia, Jennifer Torrez, Jeremy Vazquez fited the workers, community and campus, but also the cadets. “This experience is beneficial for us all,” said the Staff Photographers cadets. “We are all aspiring to be in the public safety field; Ashley Abarca, Renee Aburto, Sean Black, Nicholas Serrato a field where we will definitely be experiencing things like this.” Contact Information The Great California Shakeout is an effort to urge Cal- ifornia residents to be prepared in the event of a disaster of California State University San Bernardino this magnitude. According to theshakeout.org, there is a University Hall, Room UH-037 99.7 percent chance that we will have an earthquake of a 5500 University Parkway bigger magnitude than Northridge within the next 30 years. David Chernin | Chronicle Photo San Bernardino, CA 92407 For more information on the drill and how you can bet- San Bernardino City firefighters tend to the “injured” in the John Pfau Library. Office: (909) 537-5289 ter prepare yourself, visit www.shakeout.org. Advertising: (909) 537-5815

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By ERIC BROWN explained that drinking on campus is a big STAFF WRITER deal, and that students understand this no- tion very well. Alcohol related problems involving According to SantaCruz the campus students have gone down significantly ac- implements small group meetings for of- cording to a report submitted at the end of fenders to ensure that their actions are not September by the CSU’s Alcohol Policies repeated. and Prevention program. “People are paying so much for CSUSB is no exception. According to school, they don’t want to get kicked out,” Jimmie Brown, chief of police for CSUSB, SantaCruz said. alcohol related incidents have noticeably However, CSUSB is one of the many decreased on campus. schools in the Cal State system that does Chief Brown attributed the change to have an on-campus pub or establishment students and the community placing safety that serves alcohol on campus. first. The idea behind the pub is “confusing” According to the CSU, an alcoholic re- said SantaCruz; she feels the campus lated incident includes students driving should either be completely dry or allow al- after consuming alcohol (DUIs), alcohol- cohol. related misconduct, underage students con- Despite having a pub, CSUSB has suming alcohol and student reported binge maintained a commitment to higher educa- drinking. tion and the safety of its students through Due in part to a crime increased aware- alcohol awareness assured Chief Brown. ness, a crime prevention program and co- Other CSU’s have experienced the operation with local business, Chief Brown same reduction in alcohol related incidents explained that the campus as a whole is as well. Eric Olney, an undergraduate stu- Richard Bowie | Chronicle Photo being more proactive in curbing underage dent at CSU Fullerton believes that the Students enjoying the fare of the campus pub. Like many students across the CSU system, CSUSB students are increas- drinking, public intoxication and alcohol economy might have helped decrease alco- ing their awareness on how to enjoy their alcohol responsibly thanks to the CSU’s Alcohol Policies and Prevention program. poisoning. hol consumption. “The main thing is that people are pay- “You have to invest your money in than responsibility,” Olney said. seeking help for alcohol abuse should go to ing attention, we do not tolerate that kind things more practical,” Olney said. Students seeking aid in dealing with al- the counseling center on campus; which of behavior,” Chief Brown said. Also, Olney further explained that he cohol abuse can always go to the Student provides psychological services for stu- Residents of CSUSB receive informa- believes that programs and counseling that Health Center. dents ranging from drugs and alcohol to de- tion via programs hosted through the Uni- have been offered to students through the Lisa Graham, administrative assistant pression and grievances. versity Police Department to further inform campus are taking affect. Regardless of in the Student Health Center said however, CSUSB has been a part of the CSU’s and dissuade students from dealing with al- whether students are looking out for others, that it has been “years” since anyone has Alcohol Policies and Prevention program cohol. Olney pointed out that at the very least, stu- come by with a serious alcohol related since 2001, with the mission of helping de- Janel SantaCruz, an undergraduate stu- dents are taking care of themselves. health problem. crease alcohol consumption and problems dent at CSUSB and former campus resident “It’s more an issue of self-preservation, Graham also explained that students across the CSU system.

Continued from Pg. 1: Torrico’s AB 656 bill the California Faculty Association (CFA), visited sion,” according to Torrico. eight CSU campuses to hold the “Fair Share for Additionally, AB 656 would further allocate Fair Tuition Rally”, drawing to a conclusion at the money to a system that has seen a 182 per- CSUSB. cent increase in statewide student fees since 2002 Marcia Marx, CFA chapter president at explained Torrico. CSUSB, was one of the first to speak at the rally Torrico also noted in contrast to the 9.9 per- and offered students and staff strong words. cent tax on oil the bill will call for, Texas raises “Public access to education is an entitle- about $400 million for higher education per year ment, not a privilege, and should be kept afford- while Alaska's oil extraction tax is 25 percent. able and accessible to all students,” said Marx. The difference between those other oil ex- CSUSB student and member of Students for traction taxes and AB 656 is that all revenue gen- Quality Education (SQE), Nathonas Duro, spoke erated from AB 656 will go to higher education. to her But Torrico said Cal- peers at ifornians will not have to the rally, deal with higher taxes on suggest- You can read more about AB gas because the bill makes ing “stu- it illegal for any oil com- dents be a 656 and the CFA’s pany to set up fees on the part of efforts to support it oil they take from the state. SQE and With 3,000 signa- keep on by visiting calfac.org tures in the first three days, working Torrico’s bill seems like the and or- be-all to end-all contro- ganizing versy at CSU campuses. to get all students involved on our campus.” Still, the results all remain to be seen until CFA President Lillian Taiz was at the rally the bill passes on to Congress in about 100 days. and gave some insight into the crisis California is If you have any questions or concerns or truly facing. would like to join in the “Fair Share for Fair Tu- Taiz said that “300,000 students, total, over ition” rallies you can contact Alberto Torrico at all CSU's, UC's, and Community Colleges will [email protected], not get higher education” due to the fee increases president of CSUSB’s chapter of the California and admission freezes. Faculty Association Marcia Marx at AB 656 would take money from oil corpo- [email protected] or SQE member Nathonas rations that “have not felt the pain of the reces- Duro at (909) 648-0400. Chronicle Page 4 Features Monday, October 19, 2009

By TYSON ELLINGSEN Staff Writer

Do you think people dressed bet- wear at steep prices. Hobo’s sacrifices ter in the past? That the music sounded neither in the product they offer. better? The culture was more refined Every first Saturday of the month Hobo tested, than today? Do you enjoy the thrill of Hobo’s holds a “Depression Days” finding classy vintage clothing at a sale where everything in the store is an great price? additional 20 percent off. Hobo’s Vintage, owned by Mar- “We're the anti-boutique,” says quis Howell, offers vintage clothing, Marquis, “because we like to bring it music and accessories at low prices. down to the common man.” Hobo approved Marquis worked in various vin- Marquis is also in a band by the tage stores while mulling over the pos- name of “Hobo Jazz” which plays sibility of opening his own. jazz, blues and folk music reminiscent In 2006, he opened Hobo’s Vin- of the early era of the 1900s. tage (originally in the Redlands Mall) The band started when Marquis which is now located at 127 Cajon met guitarist Matt Coleman at an open Street in Redlands. mic night. The pair discovered they The walls are lined with vintage had a mutual respect for each other shirts, while dresses and classy fedo- and old fashioned music. ras in the 50s style and worn shoes lie They started playing together and on the shelves above. In the corner are slowly formed Hobo Jazz along with boxes upon boxes of records dating Joe Perez, a drummer for Big Sandy back to the 30s. and his Fly Rite Boys. They often fea- A rugged looking Marquis with ture fellow local or like-sounding mu- his battered vintage fedora and thick sicians to their shows, which are often handlebar mustache lounges behind free. the counter as he idly plays his guitar Sure enough, Hobo Jazz sounds and greets customers. exactly how they brand themselves. “It’s a fun way to pay the bills,” Listening to their eccentric tunes con- Marquis says jovially. jures images of three hobo’s jamming Marquis owns Hobo’s along with together in a freight train boxcar try- his wife Nicole, who also runs their ing to make it through the Great De- sister store Flapper Flock. pression. Flapper Flock is an online store Marquis also DJs at local venues, on Etsy, that specializes in vintage playing music from the 1920s to the girls and flapper clothing from the 80s under the alias “DJ Hobo.” 1920s and 30s. Some people might call his love At thrift stores you often sacrifice of all things vintage an obsession, but Tyson Ellingsen | Chronicle Photo quality for prices, while some other as Marquis pointed out, “Its not ob- Marquis Howell, owner of Hobo’s Vintage, can often be found strumming his guitar and twirling his mustache behind the counter. vintage stores offer quality vintage session, it’s just good taste.”

Northern Outlook: an exchange-student’s journal Obsession with communication

By SARAH BOUTIN to them instead of starting a conversation on the Staff Writer phone. My friends and I figure that we may not be ad- On my first day of school, the person beside me dicted to our cell phone, but we are definitely ad- is texting. dicted to Facebook. As millions of others, we sign I turn around and see many faces glued to their into our account and see what’s new in the life of cell phones. My first reaction: this must be an ex- other people. ception. But it wasn’t. Can you imagine going back to the time before It happens not only during class but everywhere Facebook? I go. I always see people talking or texting. According to Facebook's website, there are over I discussed this with my fellow transfer students 30 million active users, with an average of 130 from Canada and we wondered if we did the same friends. Do we know them all? Yes. Would we say hi thing at home. Cell phones here seem to have a spe- to them if we saw them on the street? Maybe not. cial, almost sacred, place. In the U.S. and Canada, I think people from our According to Statistic Canada, Quebec house- generation are so used to being constantly informed holds have the lowest percent of cell phones in that we feel the need to communicate all the time. Canada, with only 65.5 percent in 2008. That’s the Even when most of your friends are also in class, reason why I’m not used to seeing so many people where nothing really important can happen, you need with cell phones and using them everywhere. to know what they are doing. It is an obsession. Maybe in the near future, we will act just like With Twitter, there is no way to deny our addic- people here, but right now, we just find it extreme. tion to communication. All you can do on Twitter is Since most of us left our cell phones at home, we can say what you are doing in 140 characters in length. really observe how addictive it is. Nothing more, nothing less. Just what you are doing. I see some people look at their cell phones every It's like having only your status update on Facebook. few minutes, constantly checking for a text or call It is interesting to see that this phenomenon is from someone. People are obviously desperate to international. I have to admit that I’m really glad to communicate. have Facebook so I can talk with my friends and I have never been a big user of my cell phone. family from Quebec and see what they are up to. Most of the time, the batteries in my phone are dead. Moreover, I’ll be able to interact with my new It might frustrate some of my friends, but when I’m friends from California when I go back home. Courtesy of stock.xchng photos doing something with other people, I prefer to talk But it won’t be on my cell phone. Texting on cell phones is such standard practice that professors often ban their use during class. Chronicle Page 5 Features Monday, October 19, 2009 Coyote-created VectorForce blows us away By STEPHANIE MONGEAU development: the game design phase, the Staff Writer game programming phase and the market- ing-industrialization phase.” Who doesn’t own an Xbox 360, or Creating the game required the collab- know someone who does? Nowadays, oration of 17 students from different de- video game platforms are almost as plenti- partments. Each earned independent study ful and common as cell phones. and senior project credits. But who knows that the development “This is an interdisciplinary project be- and recent release of VectorForce, a top- cause the art component,” Concepcion said. down 3D shooter game, was completely "We had a game prototype, but we needed created by CSUSB professors and students? to have a story and graphics. We required VectorForce was started by Mark the collaboration of the English Department Chapman of the Department of Computer for the story and Art Department for the Science and Engineering in the summer of graphics.” 2007. He pitched the idea to colleagues Dr. In the summers of 2007 and 2008, the David Turner and Dr. Arturo I. Concepcion. student creators worked in campus labs “I wanted a cool and simple game,” from Monday to Thursday, some staying for Chapman said. “I came up with an old- seven or eight hours throughout the season. Renee Aburto | Chronicle Photo school shooting game idea.” Through two summers of labor, Vec- VectorForce, a top-down 3D shooter game, was released September 23 on Xbox Live and was developed by Mark Chap- The game has been available on the torForce was born. man, Dr. Arturo Concepcion and 17 students from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. market since Sept. 23. VectorForce received “It was easy to get the interest of stu- good global evaluation: 2.5 stars out of five, dents with this project,” Turner said. “They You can play a trial version of the The creators also received a two-year which represents almost 70 percent. grew up with video games. For them, it’s a game or buy the full version of the game for grant to work on a new project called “This is a very good evaluation, con- natural topic.” 80 Microsoft points, about one dollar. Mythic. sidering the multiple and various Xbox Interested in VectorForce? All you need is a The students and faculty have a profit “Mythic is a considerably more com- games on the market,” Concepcion said. subscription to Xbox Live. sharing agreement with the university, so plicated role-playing game than Vector- Creating a game is more than pro- Go to the Indie Games section and revenues from the game are divided be- Force,” Turner said. gramming. According to Concepcion, search for VectorForce under the shooter tween the students, the faculty and the Uni- Keep your eyes open for more “There are three major steps in the game category. versity. CSUSB-created games in the future. Blood drive rejects donors By MATHIEU COURCHESNE Staff Writer

When someone makes a decision to donate ize our generation,” Fule-Ver said. “We know blood, they do so to save a life. about safe protection.” But what if that gift is denied? He’s not the only one that thinks changes CSUSB students Deejay Brown and Fabien should be made. Fule-Ver cannot give blood. In fact, they might In 2006, the Red Cross, AABB, an interna- never be able to donate blood. They are gay. tional blood association, and America’s Blood Jeremy Vasquez | Chronicle Photo In the United States, every man who has had Center, the three groups responsible for collect- Freshman Jason Frederickson, studying, says that the 3.0 Club is a “win-win situation” for students. sex with another man since 1977 is banned from ing blood donations, proposed to replace the life- becoming a blood donor. time ban with a one-year deferral following According to the Food and Drug Adminis- male-to-male contact. tration, the agency in charge of blood donation The three groups also claimed that new test, rules, the ban exists because gay men “are, as a which can detect HIV within 10 to 21 days after 3.0 Club gets four stars group, at increased risk for HIV, hepatitis B and an infection, made the life ban unnecessary. other sexual transmitted diseases.” But the FDA maintains its position, saying By JEREMY VASQUEZ “It is highly unfair. Everyone who’s HIV that the tests are still not 100 percent effective. Staff Writer negative and safe should be able to help out other According to Brown and Fule-Ver, this people,” Brown said. means that there’s still a Succeed in the class, earn cool Club are automatically eligible for “People who give risk anyway, since many prizes and make friends just as fast. three raffle vouchers, available each blood honestly want to heterosexuals giving As if earning good grades re- quarter with different ways to earn help. And I want to help,” “There’sno difference blood might have a sexu- quired any other incentive, housing is them. Fule-Ver added. between gay blood and ally transmitted disease. offering students living on-campus the With opportunities for students to The FDA argues that “If the tests are not opportunity to join the “3.0 Club” this create an academic calendar, review gay men have an HIV straight blood.” 100 percent effective for school year with immediate results. electronic newsletters, complete prevalence “60 times homosexuals, that’s prob- For students living in different quizzes, and attend the monthly club higher than the general Student Fabian Fule-Ver ably also true for hetero- on-campus villages and looking to program, there are many ways for population.” Despite this, sexuals,” Brown argues. make friends and socialize, the 3.0 members to succeed, as well as collect some say things should be For both students, Club is ideal. vouchers. changed. maintaining the ban is “I’ve always been very studious The skills learned not only defi- “It fortifies the idea that all gay men are HIV discriminatory. They think that the FDA should through my years in high school and nitely create short-term success within positive,” Fule-Ver said. remove the clause about gay men. joining an organization which pro- the club but transcend outside the “Right now in the U.S., African-American “There’s no difference between gay blood motes academic scholarship and en- classroom for graduation and, ulti- females represent the group with the highest and straight blood. It should be the same rule for courages students to reach their mately, long-term success. number of new HIV cases,” everyone,” Fule-Ver said. ultimate goal is a win-win situation,” “I’ve always been called a nerd Fule-Ver added. The ban doesn’t apply to lesbians since they said freshman Jason Frederickson. during grade school, but to be in a col- “What if the blood ban was extended to present a lower health risk, according to the Cen- With 65 fans on the Facebook lege club and surrounded by students African-Americans as well?” he asked. “I don’t ter for Disease Control and Prevention. page, the 3.0 Club is intended to pro- with similar goals makes being a nerd think people would accept that. So why is it okay The CDC reports that, as of March 2005, mote academic engagement and fun,” said sophomore Monique Miller. for gay men?” “there were no confirmed cases of female-to- achievement for housing students. Students are having a hard The decision to refuse blood from all men female transmission of HIV in the United States Students can join after completing a enough time attending, not to mention who have had sex with other men was made in database.” pledge card stating their intention for affording college, but with students 1983, at a time when governments where trying Many European countries also ban gays achieving a 3.0, their career and edu- striving to achieve a 3.0 GPA, it gives to solve the AIDS crisis. from donating blood. cational goals and becoming a “fan” them an advantage in an already com- Deejay Brown and Fabien Fule-Ver both It’s also true for Canada, where a federal via Facebook. petitive economy. agree the ban was understandable then. court will soon have to decide whether the ban Those who participate in the 3.0 See 3.0 Club, Pg. 6 “Things have changed. It’s not fair to penal- violates constitutional rights or not. Chronicle Page 6 CoyoteChronicle .com Monday, October 19, 2009

Continued from Pg. 5 Internships floweth over at CoyoteCareers 3.0 Club By setting the bar high with a "B" average, students Making your future happen was never this easy can develop good habits, positive results, and solid ex- perience. By HEATHER CLARK students career ready in the best possi- the criteria to be eligible for a paid in- “I enjoy studying with my friends; it helps me focus Staff Writer ble way by offering students help with ternship. This means that if a student is whenever I start to get off topic. With most of my friends résumés, interview workshops, service Pell grant eligible, they qualify to get active in the 3.0 Club like me, it keeps us all focused In the job market, everyone wants learning workshops, and alumni men- paid for the program, but any interested and motivated so we can grow through the college ex- experience in the field you are apply- toring,” he added student who sees a good internship as perience together,” junior Ebony Holiday said. ing to. In these economic times, the du- According to the CoyoteCareers the groundwork for a stable future ca- This new program has the potential of being an im- ration and quality of internships that are website, there is a $1,000 stipend for reer is able to apply. portant tool in student retention. With all the many dis- pursued during college are more im- 100 hours of work available for stu- Although the ultimate goal of the tractions here at college, the 3.0 Club can become portant than ever. dents majoring in science, mathemat- program isn’t centered around employ- instrumental and innovative, providing great student- As a response, paid internships are ics, technology, ment but rather friendly leadership. now available for CSUSB students and specific for- help get students “I’m a competitive student, I always have been,” through CoyoteCareers. eign languages. “The goal of the intern ready, out of said freshman Eric Hernandez. “When I see students Many CSUSB students are not This al- the recent 23 in- like myself all striving for the same goal I tend to over- aware of the opportunities available lows busy students program is to get terns, eight of them achieve, especially when there are potentially benefits through the program. Since it's incep- a chance to not students were offered per- at the end.” tion three years ago, CoyoteCareers has only work toward a manent employ- For students looking to get ahead and succeed far been open to students of all majors and possible career and career-ready.” ment as a result of and beyond college, the 3.0 Club may be what you are is aimed at assisting students as they gain experience Intern Coordinator their internships. looking for. prepare for a career. before employ- Bryant Fairley As a com- Students may find that searching ment, but it also muter campus, for internships can be very challenging, helps relieve some many students do especially in difficult economic times, of the stresses students have when they not live in the immediate San but CoyoteCareers has been able to find have to work, attend school and work Bernardino area, and CoyoteCareers is niches for students in internships due to in internships that are unpaid. able to help with the placement in in- Check out the a wide array of connections in South- CoyoteCareers is a Title V pro- ternships that are closer to their resi- ern California. Working with local and gram which means that it is funded by dence and further from campus. federal government agencies, as well as the Department of Education for being Students from as far away as Palm ALL NEW private companies, the program en- a Hispanic-serving as well as a low-in- Springs and Victorville were able to be courages participants to get high qual- come serving institution for higher ed- placed into an internship program, as Coyote Chronicle. ity in-field experience while ucation. This is meant to help expand well as two students from our Palm com networking for future job opportunities. and improve the fiscal capabilities of a Desert campus. “Here at CoyoteCareers, we are program. Getting an internship from a re- for all the working with students from all majors Under this program, paid intern- spected agency is the best option for to help them find a possible career ships are available to students who are finding a job, so if this sounds good to match,” said Intern Coordinator Bryant eligible and meet the criteria of Title V. you, contact the CoyoteCareers pro- latest updates. Fairley. Although there may be a chance in the gram through the website at “The goal of the program is to get near future for students who do not fit coyotecareers.csusb.edu. Chronicle Page 7 Entertainment Monday, October 19, 2009 COMMENTARY Now in Theaters She’s just bein’ Miley, y’all Everywhere

By ANGELICA STEWART Staff Writer

In case you didn’t know, Miley Many young “tweens” worship “E!” News played the YouTube Cyrus deleted her twitter. the ground Cyrus walks on, yet she video as the leading story for their She deleted her twitter account believes that deleting her twitter is a evening news, and as ridiculous as The Stepfather and her fans and the gossip sites ‘good’ thing because according to that sounds, it’s true. Also, “#miley- don’t know what they’re going to do! her, “Her boyfriend doesn’t have one comeback” was the trending topic on Cyrus claims her decision was so he doesn’t think she should have Twitter for days. influenced by her new boyfriend, 19 one.” Cyrus raps in her YouTube, year old Australian actor Liam That’s a great message to send “Everything that I type, and every- Where the Wild Hemsworth. out to your fans and other young thing that I do, all those lame gossip Shortly after the “incident” people around the world, Miley. Quit sites, take it and then make it news.” Miley went on to make a YouTube ‘Twitter’ because your boyfriend tells Yet she goes and posts a video of Things Are video rapping her reason for quitting you to. her singing and dancing about delet- Twitter. Sure, there are probably lots of ing her “Twitter.” She hates being An array of background dancers people who could care less about over-exposed, but she does it to her- pranced along as Miley rapped about Miley Cyrus or her ‘Twitter’ account. self. her Twitter account. I’m serious. Actually, I know there are a lot If you want to stay out of the Letting down millions of your of people who don’t care, but it’s still news, Miley, stop documenting your “followers” on Twitter isn’t a good a hot topic of discussion among life, and stop posting YouTube New York, I Love You thing, and Cyrus has yet to feel that many blog sites and entertainment videos. backlash. channels. Inside Entertainment...

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Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel Noisettes Pg. 8 Pg. 9 Chronicle Page 8 Entertainment Monday, October 19, 2009 Couples Retreat: Clean, scenic fun By DANIELLE BAIRD Staff Writer

"Couple’s Retreat” turns a gor- communicative exercise, viewers are geous vacation into dysfunctional cou- sure to get in a great deal of laughs. ple’s therapy in the hilarious romantic Vaughn attempts to include his hi- comedy that stars Vince Vaughn. larious ramblings that typically seem The movie gets interesting when to get funnier and funnier with each the overachieving, powerpoint-pre- viewing. sentation fanatic couple Cynthia (Kris- But, this trademark of his is ten Bell) and Jason (Jason Bateman) somewhat lost in the spotlight of the come to the realization that their mar- other six starring cast members. riage is less than perfect. Surprisingly, the comedy doesn’t Unable to conceive a child, Cyn- go to the raunchy extremes that many thia and Jason begin questioning their of the cast members have visited in relationship and decide to see if they previous films. can rekindle their romance before call- This may be where fans of ing it quits. Vaughn wind up a little disappointed. Research leads Cynthia and Jason CSUSB student, David Delino to an uber exclusive program for cou- said “It was pretty funny but it doesn’t ples in paradise. compare to Wedding Crashers.” When a package for four couples At the same time the comedy is miraculously opens up at the famous on the less abrasive side, providing in- “Eden Resort” the three other couples dividuals who aren’t thrilled with are influenced to join the trip, in lieu movies such as “Old School” and of their initial apprehension for the “Wedding Crashers” to find humor in sake of their friends’ relationship. one of Vaughn’s more tactful come- The other couples coerced into dies. therapy are Ronnie (Malin Akerman) Instead, "Couples Retreat” was and Dave (Vaughn), Lucy (Kristen lengthier than most comedies, which Davis) and Joey (Jon Favreau) and could turn some viewers off. Shane (Faizon Love) and his 20-year- Although it was an all-star cast, old girlfriend (Kali Hawk) who calls possibly due to the length of the him “Daddy”. movie, the duller moments stand out. While Bateman and Bell’s char- The scene in which the four cou- acters convince the rest of the couples ples partake in a yoga session stands that the exclusive retreat offers a out in a good way. plethora of fun activities for adults, the The male yoga instructor main cast finds themselves in couples squeezes into a Speedo and some skill-building rather than riding jet- ridiculous-precarious positions for skis in the tropics. some true in-your-face comedy. While the goal of the three cou- Overall the movie was very funny ples is simply to help save their and the acting was just what one friends’ marriage, the couples come to would expect with the big-name cast. find that their relationships are also in Director, Peter Billingsley, does a need of nuptial resuscitation. wonderful job at catching the beauty Courtesy of Universal Pictures With scenes such as Vaughn of the islands, allowing viewers to go Couples Retreat is playing in theatres now. The film stars (clockwise from top left) Vince Vaughn, Malin Akerman, Kristen Davis, Jon being encircled by sharks during a on vacation with the cast. Favreau, Fazion Love and Kali Hawk. Mariah Carey’s Memoirs By Ashley Harper Staff Writer

Obsessed with Mariah? Not even, let alone rapper Eminem is also a hot topic right now. interested. Their feud fueled her hit single “Obsessed.” These surely must have been the thoughts With so much attention surrounding the of the Island Def Jam’s music executives, uncertainty of her personal life, it makes sense which is why Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel, that Mariah wanted to make an album that is Mariah Carey’s 12th studio album was delayed stable. at least twice before its release. Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel, goes back Although Mariah Carey is one of eight to her old R&B sound that she became famous women in history to have forty songs on the for, fused with collaborations by only two pro- Billboard charts, she is now struggling to keep ducers, The-Dream and Tricky Stewart. Carey her music on the charts and stuck in the heads worked with both producers on her previous of fans. chart-topping album, The Emancipation of Perhaps Carey’s fans have been more con- Mimi. sumed by her personal life in the media rather Although using the same producers on her than her songs. Her everlasting image on gos- latest album might have seemed like she would sip websites is becoming distracting. be repeating a hit making formula, it has the As of late, her shotgun marriage back in opposite effect. April of 2008 to a much younger semi- The only spots of bright light are “Ob- celebrity Nick Cannon seems to be the sole rea- sessed” and “I Want to Know What Love Is,” if son she garners publicity. it weren’t for these two singles the album The feud Carey currently has going with would be a flop. Chronicle Page 9 Entertainment Monday, October 19, 2009 Artist Spotlight: Noisettes By JENNIFER TORREZ Staff Writer

From indie-garage to jazz laced disco-pop, the Noisettes hit mainstream this year with their newest album, Wild Young Hearts. It includes the feature dance track, “Don’t Upset the Rhythm.” The Noisettes, who may seem unfamiliar to some, have been throwing out original upbeat hits and moving audiences in the U.S. and Britain since 2004. The musicians behind this British pop musical evolu- tion are guitarist Dan Smith, singer/bassist Shingai Shoniwa and drummer Jaime Morrison. The energetic trio began their new project (Noisettes) in late 2003 with the coming together of Smith and Shoniwa who were previously in the band Sonarfly, ac- cording to iTunes artist biography. When the two joined with Morrison, the London-based artists meld and quickly recorded their first, four-song EP The Three Models of the Noisettes in 2004. The band was later spotted in 2006 by Universal Music which signed them an international deal through Mo- town/Vertigo in Europe and Mercury in the U.S., according to iTunes. One year later the band’s debut album, What’s the Time, Mr. Wolf? was released, appealing mainly to indie audiences who were attracted to their energy and wildness. The album was favored for its incorporation of fast paced screeching guitar riffs followed by Shoniwa’s powerful voice and occasional screams. However, Wild Young Hearts, their newest album, of- fers a more classy sound that appeals to a wider, more mainstream audience. The new pop sound shies away from the typical sell-out assumptions and instead classifies itself as naturally evolving. “We’re not trying to be trendy – we want to make music for everyone – but we put effort in to every aspect of being in a band. Our aim is to prove that pop music can still be alternative and exciting. With this album, I know we can Courtesy of Mercury/Island Def Jam Records do that,” said Shoniwa, on the band’s official website. The album includes 10 sassy tracks that touch issues of The Noisettes are a British pop band, slowly making their mark hear in the U.S. Their latest album is Wild Young Hearts. summer flings, crushes and their rebounds, having fun, Sounds of Abba and Amy Winehouse can be heard first to second album, an act of evolution that has adapted growing up and staying strong. through the track Never Forget you, while Saturday Night’s to the new music of 2009. “Wild Young Hearts – it’s about feeling young and act- track pops off with disco flare that you can’t help but dance Whether you agree or disagree with their direction, ing young, whatever your age,” says Smith. “It’s about hav- to. With the recipe of true vocal talent that is focused on Wild Young Hearts stands alone as an enjoyable album for ing fun and not following the pack. The three of us became powerful yet dreamy jazz sounds, plus heavy dance drum this year’s collection genuine friends making this record... We’re very different sequences; the album cooks up an uplifting rhythmic sound people, but we formed a bond which you can hear in the that not many pop bands can naturally accomplish. Must Hear Song: “Sometimes” songs,” according to the bands official website. Consider the Noisettes new pop direction, from their Must Watch Performance: “Atticus” Live from Germany That’s enough reality shows, VH1 By ANGELICA STEWART Megan Wants a Millionaire. Ironically, the show was deemed a success. Staff Writer The layout for the show was very similar to those that Another show called My Antonio premiered on VH1. preceded it, but soon controversy engulfed the show. The show followed Antonio Sabato Jr., and you guessed it, There’s no doubt in anyone's mind that reality televi- Ryan Jenkins, a contestant on Megan Wants a Millionaire, his quest to find love among numerous women. sion has become prominent in mainstream media. was suspected of murder. Production of the show was im- The real question is, Why do they keep premiering all Shows that focus on finding true love have seemingly mediately suspended upon hearing about the case. of these shows when they’re so reminiscent of each other? taken over the circuit for 'good television'. The next day, Jenkins commit- One factor is the ever-present viewers who continually VH1 became the first major music channel to broad- ted suicide in his watch these shows day after day won- cast a series of spin-off love shows (otherwise known as motel room in dering when the next per- ‘Celebreality’) that began with Flavor of Love. British Columbia. son is going to be voted The show followed hypeman Flavor Flav as he Nevertheless, the off. searched for love. Then Tiffany ‘New York’ Pollard, run- cycle of shows con- Money plays a huge ner-up from the first season, came out with her own show, tinued. part in the production and I Love New York. I Love New York, promotion of these shows. This series churned out another reality show, Real Flavor of Love and Reality is, they're Chance of Love. Rock of Love were all cheaper than sitcoms and This show starred Chance and Real, brothers who were followed by two more soap operas. Vh1 doesn’t contestants on I Love New York. seasons. Real Chance of have to pay the contestants After VH1 achieved success from the Flavor of Love Love was followed by on the shows. series, they decided to reach out to a much boarder audi- another season. But then, there was I ence. Trying to keep pace Love Money and I Love This idea gave birth to the next show, Rock of Love. with their viewers, VH1 then pre- Money 2. The show followed rockstar Bret Michaels as he chose miered, For The Love of Ray-J, centered around R&B “I think it’s crazy how many shows are out now a days. from an array of women to find love. singer Ray-J and his quest to find true love, again among I remember when there was just Flavor of Love. Now they Then, Daisy of Love premiered April 26, 2009 on a number of women. have like 8 or 9 shows out in rotation. It’s ridiculous,” VH1. The show starred Daisy De La Hoya, a former con- CSUSB Student Sara Gil, discussed her dismay over CSUSB student Marcus Darrington said. testant from Rock of Love, as she sought after true love. the Ray-J show saying, “I don’t really get what the fasci- As long as the people display their need for reality tel- Then Megan Hauserman, another contestant from nation is about these guys and the way they treat women on evision, shows like these will still be around to entertain Rock of Love, premiered her own show on VH1 titled, the show. I just hate it.” viewers. Chronicle Page 10 Opinion Monday, October 19, 2009 The convenience of power, and forgoing ethics Flirting between ethics and politics heats up as more and more scandals test Congress’ principles

By BETH BAYOR Staff Writer ongress and corruption are two words which often appear together, pitifully. In 2005, House Majority Leader Tom CDeLay was indicted on charges of conspir- acy in a campaign finance scheme. In 2007, Sen. Larry Craig was arrested in a Minnesota airport bathroom for alleged lewd conduct. Later that year he pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of disorderly conduct. In 2008, Rep. Maxine Waters was accused of direct- ing federal funds to One United Bank, where Waters and her husband held stock at the time, according to The Wash- ington Post. Currently, Rep. Charles Rangel is under investigation for failing to pay state and federal taxes as well as failing to disclose income from rental properties, accord to The New York Times. These kinds of behaviors are unacceptable, they are especially egregious when the people allegedly engaging in them are members of Congress. Article 1, section 8 of the U.S. Constitution grants Congress the power to levy taxes, create policies that po- tentially could become laws and declare war on other na- tions. Cagle Cartoons| Special to the Chronicle Clearly, these powers in corrupt hands are a recipe for disaster. Who, then, is responsible for protecting the Amer- tor and was not re-elected. Perhaps the outcome of Waters’ and Rangel’s investi- ican people from the misuse of these powers? In an effort to strengthen enforcement of Congres- gations will answer that question, because both investiga- Up until about a year ago, Congress was responsible. sional ethics, the House of Representatives enacted house tions are being carried out by the infant Office of When charges were filed against DeLay and Craig, resolution 895, in March of 2008. Congressional Ethics. Congress was still involved in self-policing. So, what ac- This legislation created The Office of Congressional I have to admit, though, I am a cynic and I don't think tions did Congress take against them? Ethics, which according to its official website is a nonpar- any committee, independent or not, could take the corrup- Arguably, none! tisan and independent entity. tion out of politics. The Republican Party may have pressured DeLay to The comittee’s job is to investigate alleged misconduct It seems, where there is power, there is corruption. step down from his position, because that is what he did, by members of the House, and if appropriate, refer them to There is good news however. Even if this new office but he was not removed from office. the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct. fails, there is something that we the American people can DeLay left office of his own free will, and even though Will this new independent office and its committee do to stop a congressman or woman from engaging in un- he was indicted four years ago, he has never gone to trial. make Washington free of corruption by removing unethical ethical activities. We can vote for someone else when that Craig, on the other hand, finished his term as a sena- members of Congress? individual’s term runs out. We don’t need no stinking Olympics

Baseball may no longer be an Olympic event, but the sport holds it’s own by having the World Baseball Classic By DAVID CHERNIN And golf is a one man game. Sure you must be talented Unlike the U.S. basketball team, which is essentially Staff Writer as it is difficult, but what can this possibly share with the the National Basketball Association All-Star team, profes- world that baseball does not. sional baseball players are busy in a crucial part of their Baseball is one of the most beloved games of all time They are all sports, and isn't that what the Olympics season during the Olympics. throughout the world, especially America. From tee-ball, are all about? If they left to play for their countries, it would cripple to Little League, high school to the big leagues, almost Despite all this, the rejection of baseball by the IOC is their teams. every American child has played it at some point. not a bad thing. Team USA for the last summer But, according to CNN, the International Olympic So if baseball is no longer games consisted of no big pro- Committee (IOC) declared baseball was officially not ac- a sport, then how can these “So if baseball is no longer fessional players. However, cepted into the next summer games. players compete and prove that during the World Baseball Among those that were accepted however, were rugby they are the best in the world? a sport, then how can these Classic, professionals and am- and golf. Why? Three words: World Baseball players compete and prove ateurs played together to “In the end, the decision came down to which two Classic. achieve the ultimate victory. would add the most value,” IOC President Jacques Rogge The World Baseball Clas- that they are the best in the The World Baseball Classic of- said to the Associated Press. "Golf and rugby will be a great sic was founded in 2005 by world? Three words: World fers young players a chance to addition to the games. Major League Baseball. It is be discovered by MLB scouts. “They have global appeal, a geographically diverse essentially baseball’s World Baseball Classic.” We can see the benefits of the lineup of top iconic athletes and an ethic that stresses fair Cup. Staff Writer David Chernin classic over the Olympics for play.” Like the Olympics, it hap- the players and the fans alike. Fair play? As far as I can see, baseball is as fair as they pens every four years and almost every country that quali- There has been a movement to vote baseball back into come. The players rely on team work and consistency while fies will participate. Rather than one venue there are many the Olympics, however I feel a vote for this is unfortunately playing with a sense of urgency. different ones as the tournament progresses. like a Republican vote in California, it just will not matter. Baseball is both a physically and mentally challeng- For many countries, teams cannot be built to their full Besides, the World Baseball Classic is the perfect time ing game. The player must know what play to make, what potential for the Olympics, as the MLB season is in full of year, for the perfect game and for the perfect players. pitch to throw, what pitch to look for and more, all before swing during the summer. Therefore we shouldn't fret at the IOC's decision. As the pitch is even thrown. However, the World Baseball Classic is in the late win- long as baseball is played and each nation is allowed to Rugby, though amusing to watch, does not stress much ter and early spring season, just as spring training camps fairly represent themselves once every four years or more, other than how tough someone can be. are about to begin. than there is no issue. Chronicle Page 11 Opinion Monday, October 19, 2009 Broke and bone dry, California low on water and funds The protection of the delta smelt has jeopardized farm- Farmers suffer alongside the economy as ers and the California economy. the state tries to conserve water in order A study done by Berkeley Economic Consulting pre- dicts California's agricultural annual loss caused by delta to save an endangered species of fish smelt protection efforts to exceed $48.4 million. By DAISY ALVAREZ According to the California Department of Food and Staff Writer Agriculture, California’s agriculture represents 12.8 per- cent of the nation’s total value. California farmers are re-living the 1930s Oklahoma This percentage could decrease significantly if support "Dust Bowl" in order to protect an endangered species of is not given to struggling farmers. bait fish. The reduced water supply has cost the San Joaquin The latest California water shortage was brought upon valley 6,000 jobs and $170 million in employee compen- after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife sation, according to The Univer- Service imposed water reduc- sity of the Pacific Business tions on the San Joaquin Valley Forecasting Center. in order to protect the endan- “California’s three I think these losses have oc- gered delta smelt. year drought has been curred in vain. This man-made drought According to the Wall Street turned the once fertile valley into exaggerated in an effort Journal, not a single fish within a dry wasteland. to cover poor decision the California water system has The air quality in the valley been removed from the Endan- has also been negatively affected making on behalf of Wag- gered Species List over the past because of the dust raised from ner and the state. 35 years. dry fields. Despite massive amounts of In 2007 District Judge Staff Writer Daisy Alvarez water diverted to help them, the Oliver Wagner issued an Interim protected smelt populations have Remedial Order which would re- continued to decline. strict water exports from the delta to agricultural and urban It is hardly unreasonable to ask why farmers should customers. continue to suffer if diverting water hasn't even helped the Wagner’s decision came as a result of the 1973 En- fish. Eric Brown | Chronicle Graphic dangered Species Act, which forced the government to take California’s three year drought has been exaggerated in steps to protect the three-inch long endangered silver fish. an effort to cover poor decision making on behalf of Wag- sequences of his decisions and now San Joaquin Valley The well-being of farmers and their dependents is not ner and the state. farmers are suffering unnecessarily, when they shouldn't be comparable to that of bait fish. According to the California Department of Water Re- at all. If the decision is not revised or revoked soon, farmers sources, reservoirs have received only 80 percent of their Unfortunately, at this point in time three travesties will be the next ones on the endangered species list. normal amount of water. have occurred due to this gross error in judgment: innocent The Wall Street Journal reported that farmers south of Thus the situation of the farmers in the San Joaquin farmers have suffered, the California economy has suffered San Francisco have been allocated 150 billion gallons less Valley is not justified. great losses and the threatened delta smelt is still endan- water per year. I think Wagner did not predict the monumental con- gered. Chronicle Page 12 Coyote Chronicle.com Monday, October 19, 2009 Chronicle Sudoku The numbers 1-9 will appear in each column, row and 3x3 square only once. Check out the There is only one solution. Good luck! 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News Video Interviews & MORE! Chronicle Page 13 Coyote Chronicle.com Monday, October 19, 2009 Upcoming Events Tuesday 10.20.09, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Resource Roundup Find out about the many campus resources and services offered to you. Over 40 campus departments will provide information. Enjoy lunch from Carl's Jr. Wednesday 10.21.09, 1 p.m. ‘Pay it Forward’ w/Donovan Nichols Motivational Speaker Donovan Nichols presents his talk on "Paying It Forward." Join us for this moving discussion and opportunity to do your own commu- nity service project. Friday 10.23.09, 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. Femme Fair The event will have women-centered bands playing in the lobby, as a way to empower women. While the bands are playing, we will have women vendors selling their crafts and miscellaneous items. This event will be a combination of a concert and women's marketplace, with the overall theme of Take Back the Night. Saturday 10.24.09, 1 p.m. “What Would You Do?” Live Stage play and Musical by: John R. Carey and Gina Green. $20 admission. Tickets may be purchased at Johncarey.com, Ginagreen.net or the A.S.I. Box Office Chronicle Page 14 Sports Monday, October 19, 2009 COMMENTARY Coyote Coverage Revenge may be Upcoming Schedule Women’s Volleyball: factor in playoffs *October 21st vs Cal Poly Pomona--7 p.m. October 23rd vs CSU Stanislaus-- 7 p.m. By JESUS ROMERO Assistant Sports Editor Men’s Soccer: Revenge is one of the sweetest things in life. In sports, playing against your former team for the first October 23rd @ UC San Diego time is revenge. This year we have already seen sports icons get re- October 25th @ CSU East Bay venge against their former teams. Brett Favre, now playing for the Minnesota Vikings, played against his former team, the Green Bay Packers. Women’s Soccer: At the end of the 2007 season the New York Yankees parted ways with long-time manager Joe Torre. October 23rd @ UC San Diego Torre’s contract had ended at the end of the season and October 25th @ CSU East Bay then was offered another contract by the Yankees. The con- tract included a pay cut, and a bonus only if he won the world series. The New York media saw it as an insult and Torre de- Women’s Cross Country: clined October 24th in Arcata, CA Torre relocated to Los Angeles and was offered a big- ger contract by the Dodgers. CCAA Conference Championships As the 2009 Playoffs continue, we have it in the back of our mind about the Dodgers meeting the Yankees in the World Series. It would be a site to see; Torre managing in the new CCAA Standings (as of 10-16-09) Yankee Stadium, but this time wearing Dodger blue. Courtesy of AP photos Baseball critics and analysts believe it would great for Torre hopes to show the Yankees, and Steinbrenner, what they are missing. Women’s Volleyball: the game. Passion, history and revenge would come out of it, Series, they have their work cut out for them. (National Ranking) CCAA, Overall along with a great match-up. Even if the Yankees don’t make it to the World Series, (2) CSUSB: 11-0, 18-0 Playing or managing against your old team is a spe- but the Angels and Dodgers do, it will still be nice having (3) UC San Diego: 10-1, 18-1 cial thing, and even more so when it's for all the marbles. a “Freeway Series.” Cal State L.A.: 9-3, 13-6 The Yankees still have to get by the Los Angeles An- Cross-town rivals playing against each other might (17) Sonoma State: 7-4, 15-4 gels of Anaheim; a team that swept past the Boston Red make Los Angeles riot again. Sox in the American League Division Series. Either way, California is being represented quite well (25) Chico State: 7-4, 16-5 The Angels aren’t going to back down on their quest in the sports world, after having the Los Angeles Lakers San Francisco State: 7-4, 14-5 for their second championship. They've had the Yankees win the NBA Championship, and the Angels and Dodgers Cal Poly Pomona: 5-6, 8-10 number in recent years. both winning Western Division crowns in 2009. CSU East Bay: 4-7, 6-13 As for the Dodgers, after falling to the Philadelphia I guess having a lot of hardware does make us the CSU Stanislaus: 2-9, 8-11 Phillies in game one of the National League Championship Golden State. CSU Monterey Bay: 2-9, 7-12 Humboldt State: 2-9, 6-13 CSU Dominguez Hills: 1-11, 1-18 Women’s Soccer: North Division South Division From contender to contender Chico State: 5-1-4, 7-3-4 Cal State L.A.: 8-2-2, 11-2-2 By PAIGE GAINES game,” said Cherniss. “My team is my family,” said Humboldt State: 4-5-1, 7-6-1 UC San Diego: 8-2, 11-2 Staff Writer "The team has edge," said Johnson. Sonoma State: 3-5-2, 5-7-2 CSU Dominguez Hills: 8-4, 9-6 Cherniss. Johnson explains that the team San Francisco State: 3-5-2, 5-6-3 CSUSB: 6-3-1, 7-6-1 Kim Cherniss, women’s head vol- Fourteen out of 19 players are works really well together. CSU Stanislaus: 3-6-1, 7-6-1 CSU East Bay: 2-6-2, 3-8-3 leyball coach, transitioned into this freshmen and sophomores all with “There are no cliques and there CSU Monterey Bay: 2-7-1, 3-9-2 Cal Poly Pomona: 2-8, 6-8 year by assessing the players they lost, great quality. are no taboo subjects so we make each and more importantly, the talent that We will be able to see more of other better players and people every returned. these players since they have years to day,” says Johnson. Men’s Soccer: Ranked second in the nation last go. There needs to be teamwork to year with 30 wins and 4 loses, and The team hopes to advance and play really good volleyball and this North Division South Division after losing three of their most valu- play for the championship again this team has that. Sonoma State: 8-1-1, 11-1-2 Cal State L.A.: 9-2-1, 11-2-1 able players, this year's team is keep- year. Johnson, who is averaging 1.62 Chico State: 4-3-3, 7-4-3 CSU Dominguez Hills: 7-4-1, 8-5-1 ing up where 2008 left off. If they "Stay healthy, continue to kills per game, loves playing for the CSU Stanislaus: 4-5-1, 7-5-1 CSUSB: 7-3, 11-3 Cherniss addressed the areas that improve, and get lucky they will win school and explains that Cherniss is San Francisco State: 2-5-3, 5-6-3 UC San Diego: 4-3-3, 7-3-4 needed work, while utilizing their the NCAA championship,” said the best coach she has had in her seven CSU Monterey Bay: 2-5-3, 3-8-3 Cal Poly Pomona: 4-5-1, 6-6-1 strengths. Cherniss. years of volleyball. Humboldt State: 2-7-1, 3-9-2 CSU East Bay: 0-10, 1-13 "There is no player on this team All of these things are needed be- “She understands the game and that is not key,” Cherniss said. cause they are key aspects which play how each player performs,” says John- She explained that every player a part in winning. son. was great, including her red-shirt play- Megan Johnson, from Cactus According to Johnson, Cherniss Coyote of the Week: ers. High School in Glendale Ariz., heard takes time to understand each and They need each one of the play- about CSUSB at a camp here on cam- every player and cares about their Kim Cherniss, head volleyball coach ers they have to make the team great. pus held every year by Cherniss and physical health as well as their mental Last week Cherniss won her 400th career game in a 3-0 When asking Cherniss to choose her staff. health. sweep over San Francisco State. Cherniss has coached one player that really stood out, she re- Cherniss saw Johnson play and She is very skilled at creating a sponded immediately with "Sarah liked what she witnessed. good chemistry on the court which at CSUSB for 19 seasons and has notched three straight Hoffman.” Johnson is a starter for the team makes it easy for everyone to get CCAA championships and her team is currently ranked Hoffman, a setter, is a senior as in the middle blocker position, and her along. well as captain so “she knows how to .430 hitting percentage ranks second “Being a good person is just as #2 in NCAA division II. work in the style needed to play the for the Coyotes behind Hoffman’s important as being a good player to .476. Coach Cherniss,” said Johnson. Chronicle Page 15 Sports Monday, October 19, 2009 Big shoes to fill By CHRIS BAKER To this point, Chafeh is the CCAA leader in kills Sports Editor per game (4.76), and has been one of the most im- pressive hitters in the country, just don’t tell her that. Last season the women’s volleyball team made it “I didn’t even realize it,” she said of her statis- all the way to national championship game. tics. The Coyotes fell to Concordia St. Paul in the five But even after hearing about her individual suc- sets. On that night the team not only lost the game, cess, she doesn’t try to out do what Granados did, but also Jessica Granados, one of the best players in rather she remembers the lessons she learned from the school history. former All-American. Granados was a two-time All-American for the “I think Jessica is amazing,” Chafeh said. “I ‘Yotes, and was a member of three CCAA titles. took examples form her.” This year, junior hitter Jane Chafeh had the task The lesson she learned? of following in Granados’ footsteps. “She was always composed on the court,” Chafeh “She has helped fill the gap from where we lost said. Jes,” Cherniss said. This season, Chafeh is noticing her role change, “Jane has been the biggest contributor in regards as she went from a complimentary player, to one of to [taking over for Granados].” the team’s most important asset. The hitter has not only filled the void, she has ex- “It’s more of a leadership role,” Chafeh said. celled in the spotlight. As a junior she averaged 2.77 kills per game. “I knew she was going to be great,” said Head This season she exploded out of the gates and coach Kim Cherniss. doesn’t intend on slowing down. “She is a pretty scary specimen.” “We all have the same goals,” she said. To become that ‘specimen’, Chafeh buckled “I want to win nationals, we all want to win it down and worked harder than ever. all.” This past summer she spent her mornings at the The Coyotes have been on par with their goals, beach working out with the USA training team. but if they are going to reach them they will need Along with training on the beach, she also played Chafeh to help guide them there. in some beach volleyball tournaments. “Jane has been a very big part of our team,” said “I was more motivated this year,” said Chafeh. Cherniss. Her training has payed off thus far. The Coyotes “She has taken charge.” are 18-0, and Chafeh has posted numbers that even The truly scary thing about Chafeh’s emergence top what Granados put up last season. is that she is only a junior. She’ll be looking to take “She came in in the best shape of her life,” charge of not only the CCAA, but NCAA as well. Cherniss said. Nicholas Serrato | Staff Photographer “She got more explosive, and if possible she is Hitter Jane Chafeh has been a key component of the second ranked CSUSB volleyball team. quicker.” Salas on soccer

By ANDREW TAPIA to make sure the opposing team doesn’t Staff Writer score,” she said. “The bond you form with teammates Ashley Salas has always enjoyed a is unmatched by any other sport.” challenge. Salas credits the coaching staff not So when the opportunity to be a mem- only for teaching the players the funda- ber of the CSUSB soccer team came along mentals of the sport, but also for getting it was too good to turn down. players on the same page emotionally, Salas took advantage of it, becoming something she believes is vital. one of the most tenacious defenders in the “I don’t think we’re the biggest team league. on the field. I don’t think we’re the fastest Last year, Salas was the central de- and I don’t think we’re the strongest,” she fender on a team that held 20 opponents to said. just 16 goals and has recorded seven “I just think the coaching staff put our shutouts. abilities in the right spot and I think they Salas played and started in 18 deserve a lot of credit for teaching us how matches, and was an all-CCAA honorable to play those positions.” mention for the second year in a row. As Salas concludes her senior season, An athlete since the age of seven, the 22-year old has established herself as Salas has always loved soccer. one of the key components of a stellar de- She grew up watching games on tele- fensive unit. vision and wanting to play youth soccer. And the more she’s played the better When she joined the CSUSB soccer she’s become. team, it seemed like a natural fit. “I’ve been able to get into a rhythm “Playing defense is incredible,” she this year," Salas said. said. “I’ve been able to figure out how to “So much emotion flies at every kick play with the defense. It’s definitely an of the ball and when you finally do make edge for us, the repetition of my girls and a defensive play all the emotions come to I playing together game after game.” you. It's incredible.” Salas takes pride in being a pioneer, Like her teammates, Salas, head not just in an athletic sense, but also as a coach Travis Clarke, and his staff talk role model for young girls. about emotional intensity of the sport and "That's going to be one of the great she soon realized how true it is. thrills of my life," she said. “Soccer was more a team sport than "Being able to share that I was able to I’d ever played before,” Salas said. do this and, hopefully, be a role model for “With soccer you rely on those other my daughter or son.” 11 girls out there to do whatever they can Monday Sports 10.19.09 ‘Perfect Fit’ By SARAH MIKKELSON leyball career. “It’s really rewarding,” Scott Staff Writer said. Scott is also the head coach of the Ran- Assistant women's volleyball Coach cho Valley Volleyball Club, along with Kim Danny Scott may go unnoticed, but his con- Cherniss. The club focuses on teaching de- tribution to the ‘Yotes does not. velopmental skills to girls ages 10 to 18. According to Head Coach Kim Scott coaches the "18s" and has taken Cherniss, Scott is an asset to the success of the team to the championship at the Reno the team and deserves recognition, some- Volleyball Festival in Nevada. thing she says is "long overdue". For the ‘Yotes he aims to push the girls Assistant Coach Scott is now in his to be great athletes, but that’s not his entire 11th year coaching for the Coyotes. focus. He came to CSUSB from Mesa Col- “I want to compete at a really high lege in San Diego and earned a bachelor’s level, but I also really want the girls to degree in kinesiology while he played enjoy their experience. I try to keep the el- men’s volleyball for the school. He finished ement of fun and enjoyment in the game,” his volleyball career in 1998, the last sea- said Scott . son the men’s sport was offered at CSUSB. Senior outside hitter, Ashtin Hall, can’t Sarah Mikkelson | Staff Writer Scott has been coaching since he fin- imagine the team being where they are Assistant, Danny Scott, has been an integral part of the success of the CSUSB volleyball team in the past 11 seasons. ished high school and said he has loved it without him. He definitely “brings the fire ever since. and pumps you up,” said Hall . with girls. He’s sensitive and he’s funny, work with” Cherniss said. “Every year it’s a new challenge. Hall feels fortunate to have Scott as a [and] he appreciates women’s volleyball. Along with the rest of the team, Scott is That’s what makes it the most fun, that it is part of the team. “It’s a great balance that He really loves coaching women and he’s looking forward to making it to the NCAA a new challenge every year,” said Scott . both of them have together,” she said. fantastic at it,” said Cherniss. finals for a second year in a row. He enjoys watching the girls grow as One important characteristic Scott has “[We] both focus on different parts of “The girls are driven and we’re all on athletes and women as they that Cherniss and the team appreciate, is his the game. He’s really great with working the same page. We’re very capable of put- come from high school easygoing personality. with the technical aspects of our skill de- ting ourselves back in that position,” said and continue their vol- “He has a great temperament to be working velopment. There’s nobody else I’d rather Scott . ‘K.O.’, lead man for ‘Yotes

for which he played for the next eight years. tant, he watches comedies and enjoys eat- By ERIC EBEL During that time he came across the ing out at his favorite restaurant, Olive Gar- Staff Writer nickname “K.O.” which stands for “King den. At three years old, Obi Agwu started Obi.” Some of his favorite music artists fall kicking around the soccer ball in the back- Agwu just laughs and shrugs, saying in the R&B and rap genres, such as Fabu- yard with his older brother. he can’t remember who came up with it and lous, Young Jeezy and Day 26. Seventeen years later, he has become why. A big joker, Agwu's biggest pet peeve an exceptional player and an amazing With the Coyotes already surpassing is people who take everything way too se- piece to the Coyote soccer team. last year’s win tally, Agwu’s nickname riously. Soccer runs in the Agwu family; seems well deserved. “Another one of my pet peeves is bad his older brother played for CSU “I love this team . . . we get along on drivers; our coach is a terrible driver,” Dominguez Hills and his father and off the field," Agwu said. " Most of my Agwu said with a laugh. played the game when he was good friends are on this team.” Two weekends ago, Agwu prevailed younger. The coaches even plan day trips and again as he scored the game-winning goal Agwu began his soccer career playing activities for the team while they’re out on against Cal State Monterey Bay three min- AYSO as a child in Claremont while the road. utes into overtime. he lived in Pomona. Needless to say, this bonding has con- This brings his point total this year to In third grade he moved tributed to the Coyotes fantastic team 17 (eight goals and one assist). to Alta Loma, where he would chemistry. As for his dreams for the future? reside for the rest of his Agwu lives, breathes, and eats Well, Agwu hopes to get drafted by a Eric Ebel | Staff Writer youth. soccer all day long. major league soccer team after college; he’s At 11-years-old, Whether it’s watching also more than willing to play overseas for Agwu joined a the soccer report on Sports- a private club. local club center or playing FIFA on X- Eventually, if Agwu doesn’t go profes- called Box, his passion for the sport sional, the kinesiology major will pursue a Arse- shows in his everyday life. career in sports medicine. nal, Online gamers beware: if ‘King Obi’ has been an offensive force you come across someone play- for the team this season. ing as London’s premiere club The junior ranks in the top five of the Arsenal, you might just be chal- CCAA in several categories including goals lenging Agwu and his favorite (8), goals per game (.57), and points (17). team. As a sophomore he was named second When King Obi steps off his throne team all-CCAA while leading the Coyotes and into everyday life, he lives like an av- in scoring with seven goals and seven as- erage college student. sists. He holds a job as a school sports assis- INSIDE SPORTS Jane Chafeh filling the void, pg. 14 Ashley Salas gets defensive, pg. 15 CCAA standings, pg. 15