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COYOTECHRONICLE.NET Vol. LIX, No. 3 May 9, 2018 Communica- tion Symposium, awards and panels They shared advice on how By Yesica Gonzales students can land their first job Community Reporter in communication, what needed experience they should pursue On May 1, the and what to expect. Communication Studies At noon, the department Department held an all-day event held lunch and awards at the that included the presentation of SMSU event center. student awards and discussion They acknowledged panels. undergrads and graduate students The panels started early for their dedication in the various at 9 a.m. in the Santos Manuel branches of the department. Student Union Theater. Professors, supervisors The panel held alumni that and more got the opportunity come from different aspects of to express their gratitude and the communications field, from accomplishments of each student television to public relations. that received an award. They touched on subjects The awards that were about public speaking, how given out in the category of to network, where to get Department Awards went to confidence, and mostly; how to Graciela Troche, Andre Adame, get from where the students were Ariana Cano, Jessica Vierra and sitting to where the panelists Gabriel Torres. were sitting. In Concentration Awards, “Confidence comes from the outstanding students were two things: first is preparation. Berenice Quijada for the Do your homework in advance, Human and Organizational second is practice. The more you Communication, Coyote get out of your comfort zone, the Chronicle’s own Crystal Harrell Basim Albazie | Chronicle Photo easier it gets. It’s repetition,” said for Media Studies and Nuha The ASI elections broke a record with 17.4% of CSUSB students voting for their candidates. Coyote Radio manager, Jacob Bougis in Public Relations. Poore. The panelists encouraged Continued on Pg. 2... students to attend events because that’s where the networking happens. VOTES ARE IN Jesse Sandoval, a post- Inside This Issue which was originally established The two candidates for pres- production supervisor at Warner By Crystal Harrell to provide additional funding for ident are Prince Ogidikpe, who Bros., came from an introvert Senior Reporter clubs and organizations looking has served as ASI’s Executive perspective. to host an event for the following Vice President, and Mellissa Pat- “Fear is a lot of time what Cinco de Mayo On May 4, CSUSB Associ- academic year. ton, three-year Student Advocate stops us, causes us to fail and to ated Students Incorporated (ASI) Students who were eligible and Director of External Affairs. try. It’s okay to be nervous, just Pg. 3 announced the winning candi- to participate in the general elec- “Running in this election tell yourself, ‘hey, I’m nervous dates for this year’s campus-wide tion were allowed to allocate up was so important to me because but I’m going to do this. And just general election in the SMSU to $3 to a club or organization of it has given me the opportunity do it,” said Sandoval. Korean art show- Bay. Students were sent emails their choosing. A total of $7,108 to step out of my comfort zone Find ways that work for Pg. 7 reminding them that polls opened in grant funds were awarded this and to grow as not just a student you, because just like one they on May 2 and closed the follow- year. but also a man and future leader emphasized; the opposite of ing night on May 3, providing a A run-off election will be one day. I am grateful for the networking is not working. New LA band link to the official ballot. held to elect the president and opportunity to serve our entire “What Employers Expect” Pg. 13 The winners of the 2018 executive vice president on May student body and to be a voice was the title of the second panel. general election as as follows: 9, with the online polls closing for all and also those that may Kristy Robles for Vice President the following day at 11:59 p.m. sometimes feel like their needs of Finance, Doris Egbo and Mark In order for a candidate to and concerns are not taken into Sanchez for Student at Large, be elected into office, they must consideration,” said Ogidikpe. Yera Yesuto-Diara Nanan for receive a simple majority of the “Running for ASI President College of Arts & Letters, Tanya votes cast in the general election, is really important to me because Esquivel for College of Social as regulated by the ASI Elections I absolutely love what I do and I & Behavioral Sciences, Daniel Policy & Procedures. love serving my fellow students. Jimenez for Jack H. Brown Col- A run-off election is then I think my experience for the last lege of Business & Public Ad- held between the two candidates three years in ASI has given me a ministration, Loma Pashtunyar who received the largest number unique perspective that I can use for College of Natural Sciences, of votes in the general election to really take ASI and the student Yomara Donis for Graduate if no candidate receives a simple voice to the next level,” stated Studies, and Naveena Bellam for majority of the votes cast for the Patton. International Studies. office in question. Also running for the position The term for these newly Even if they voted in the of executive vice president are elected offices will begin on July general election, students will candidates Janneth Milian and 1 of this year and end on June have another opportunity to Helmand Pashtunyar. The results 30, 2019. vote for their preferred run-off of the run-off election will be The results of the ASI Howl election candidates through their announced on May 11 at 12:15 Danya Padilla | Chronicle Photo Grant were also announced, CSUSB email addresses. p.m. Interim Chair Bradford Owen facilitated the award ceremony. Community News

Page 2 Coyote Chronicle May 9, 2018 Contributors Communications Symposium Production Manager Sean Maulding Editor In Chief Jason P. Samp

Managing Editor Devin Renich Paul Nunez Copy Editors Crystal Harrell Web Editor Robert Hancock Sports Editor Breeze Rivers Robin Briggs Layout Editors Gabriella Arana Multimedia Editors Dustin Alexander Nylles Vernon Senior Reporter Crystal Harrell

Community Features Yesica Gonzales Reporter

Photoreporter Joshua Ocampo ...Continued from Pg. 1 Lastly, the Activity Cyber Security Bailey Kasin Consultant Awards were handed out to six outstanding students. Distribution Oscar Lobos and Theresa Manager Evelyn Carmona Salas in Forensics, Darnell Hutch for Radio, Coyote Chronicle’s Editor in Chief, Jason Samp, Faculty Advisor Mariam Betlemidze [email protected] in Journalism, Ricardo Perez- Martinez in Video Production Guest Advisor for and Andrew Dieleman for the Palm Desert Campus. Socials, Promotions Jessica Block Nerren and Photography Afterward, a “Grad Student Q&A” was held for upcoming [email protected] graduating students. Advertising Linda Sand The panelists shared [email protected] experiences of what students will encounter in grad school, what the environment is like, and the differences. “Grad school is completely Staff Writers different from being an Guillermo Aguilar, Yousef Abosubait, Shamce Ahmad, undergrad. There is more work, Monica Alvarez, Asiria Arana, Raeven Ball, Daniel Banks, less social life, won’t see your Giancarlo Rodriguez, Kyle Barry, Sabrea Coleman, Patricia family as much but you will make connections, because those Delatorre, Mireya Flores, Ashlin Fujinami, Bryan Garcia, people that are in the same class Corinne Garcia, Genevieve Gonzalez, Nallely Guzman, as you, know what you’re going Stefany Hermosillo, Destiny Benzor, Isabella Meneses, through,” said Cecilia Gutierrez, Samantha Meza, Jonathan Miranda, Jordyn Perry, Lucero a second-year grad student. Roman, Brittany Stiner, Ana Tapia, Gabriella Venturo The event was a busy day for participants, but it was filled with acknowledging hardworking students and Promotions Staff alumnus helping their peers that Basim Albazie, Ahmad Alsafwani, Quirina Arana, Alena are ready to leave the university Awan, Giancarlo Rodriguez, Nuha Naim Bouqis, Alexis De and tackle the field. La Cruz, Via Dineros, Michael Embry, Nikki Favela, Corinne Garcia, Genevieve Gonzalez, Aida Jimenez, Jose Lopez, Liana Marie, Janet Martinez, Tiana Miller, Daniel Moreno, Hector Nuno, Bailey Powell, Vonisha Raines, Liana Marie Robles, Merari Rodriguez, Jennifer Ruiz, Jeniffer Saenz, Va- nessa Santana, Brandon Staton, Mig Torres, Grecia Troche, Abel Vieyra

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Monnica Alvarez| Chronicle Photos On the CSUSB campus, 50/50 day is a day where individuals in the high education community discuss how to move towards a gender equal society. Students who attended found this event to be empowering and reassuring. Student and attendee, Victoria Perez, expressed how 50/50 day at CSUSB events like 50/50 give her hope speech stating that the university at the event, works in the ad- move forward. of a brighter tomorrow. By Monica Alvarez, is doing its part in this movement ministrative office of the Santos Their mission is to use film, “What I enjoyed most about Genevieve Gonzalez, of equality as well as expanding Manuel Student Union as the technology, discussion materials, the 50/50 day event was the re- and Gabriella Venturo in diversity with students and shared services coordinator and and live and virtual events to assurance to myself and the vast Staff Writers staff. clarified why this movement is engage people in conversation majority of women that attended CSUSB held its second The event also involved a important. and action around complicated that we are capable of anything,” annual 50/50 Day event on April showing of the short film “50/50 “When we talk about gender subjects that shape our lives, and said Perez. “Listening to dif- 26, organized by the Women’s Rethinking the Past, Present,” equity issues, the tendency is update these topics through an ferent women speak up about Resource Center on campus. as well as speakers including to just discuss the power strug- accessible 21st century lens. social injustices and issues in 50/50 Day is a global initia- CSUSB Professor Kathy Ervin gle. That’s really not what we Let It Ripple focuses on em- our society made me even more tive for people to engage in con- and Jasmine Bustillos, and an are here to discuss. Instead, it powering women and enforcing passionate to spread and advo- versation about working towards activity involving all of the is to show people how a gen- equality one person at a time. cate for others in just starting a more gender-balanced world in attendees. der balanced world is good for If one woman is supportive and the conversation about issues we all sectors of society including When thinking of inequali- everybody. The goal of 50/50 influential to another, and that face.” business, politics, culture, home, ty, we tend to focus only on the day is for the purpose of wanting woman in turn is supportive To learn more about and more. lack of women in management to build everyone up,” Bustillos to another, it begins to cause a the 50/50 event, visit This year’s 50/50 Day positions or the pay gap between said. The Let It Ripple move- ripple effect of female empower- whyipledge5050.org and get in- involved 35,000 events in 60 genders, but we should also ment incorporated into the 50/50 ment. The idea is to start small, volved with the movement. Peers countries, with CSUSB being remember the accomplishments Day event touched on how a and do your part by encouraging can also be encouraged to pledge one of the participants. CSUSB made by women and how far gender balanced world affects and supporting one woman one by posting it on social media us- President Tomás Morales opened they have come. everyone and how even the at a time, one right after the ing the hashtags #gettingto5050 the event with an empowering Jasmine Bustillos, a speaker smallest gesture can help society other. and #5050CSUSB. CSUSB celebrates Cinco De Mayo Me Ultima” by Rudolfo Anaya, in fact [Cinco de Mayo] was a Building from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and the dance team perfor- By Crystal Harrell and “The House on Mango day that many lost their lives The first 200 people received mance,” said Palm Desert Cam- Senior Editor Street” by Sandra Cisneros. for liberation. The film depicts tacos from local vendors, and a pus student Spencer Winkle. On May 2, a poetry read- this battle and gives viewers a banda was there to provide live With a large Hispanic For the first week of May, ing by artist and musician Elisa realistic view of that day. It’s not music and entertainment. population in enrolled, CSUSB CSUSB held an assortment of Suzanna Grajeda-Urmston was about local businesses selling “The Cinco de Mayo cel- commemorated this historically activities to celebrate Cinco held in room 202B at the Santos Latin cuisine or celebrations,” ebration was a fun event filled significant holiday while em- de Mayo across both campus- Manuel Student Union. Moore said. with culture and Coyote Pride. bracing the culture of its student es. Cinco de Mayo is a Latino “Cinco de Mayo is repre- The week-long event pro- My favorite part was the banda body. holiday that commemorates the sentative of having freedom and moted a cultural awareness that victory of the Mexican army taking chances when it comes to Moore feels helps students at during the Battle of Puebla on advocating for your agency. Elisa CSUSB gain new knowledge and May 5, 1862. encompasses just that, for her perspective. In San Bernardino, the Cross literature is reflective of being a “I believe it’s important Cultural Center hosted four Latina woman in marginalized to always show the historic days of events to showcase the spaces,” said Multicultural Coor- importance in a way that allows national heritage and importance dinator Turajha Moore. students to have fun and to learn of the holiday. A program called “La Celebracion de La about themselves. They get to “The history that was banned” Batalla de Puebla” took place on celebrate Latin culture as a whole took place on May 1. This gave May 3, which featured authentic all the while learning the real students the opportunity to view Mexican cuisine and music for significance of Cinco de Mayo,” books and films that were banned students to enjoy at the Cross Moore said. under Bill 2281, which prohibit- Cultural Center. The four-day At the Palm Desert Campus, ed Latino education from being celebration ended on May 4, with a Cinco de Mayo celebration taught in Arizona schools before screenings of the film “Cinco de took place on May 3. The festiv- being overturned by Justice Mayo La Batalla” in the LatinX ities started with a free screening Sonia Sotomayor. Center. of the animated film “Coco” at Some of the titles on display “During this particular the Indian Wells Theater, fol- included “Like Water for Choc- week, we often see programs that lowed by a fiesta that took place Crystal Harrell | Chronicle Photos olate” by Laura Esquivel, “Bless encompass a celebration when outside of the Health Science A live banda performed at the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus. Community Features

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Crystal Harrell| Chronicle Photos The first book the Women’s Resource Center book club is reading is“Bad Feminist: Essays” by Roxane Gay, an influencial piece to the feminist community. Feminist Book Club at CSUSB title in particular for several rea- literature, Rodriguez was the one were empowering for women now consisting of five members. By Crystal Harrell sons, including Gay’s visit to the who pitched the idea of the book and ones written by women of Although the future of the Senior Editor campus last fall quarter and the club to the other WRC workers. color, since minority feminist book club remains uncertain, flexibility of the text to students. She sought to provide students authors tend to receive less atten- since Rodriguez is set to gradu- As the spring quarter reach- “I loved the short snippet who struggled with time manage- tion and acknowledgement. ate from CSUSB this June, she es its midway point, students can that I got to hear from one of her ment a chance to read a book that During each meeting, new encourages others to join the last unwind from the stress of heavy other books called ‘Hunger,’ but would promote awareness and members are asked to introduce meeting of the quarter on May 15 coursework with a good book. we as a group decided to go with positivity. themselves before discussing at 4 p.m and hopes to find some- The Women’s Resource Center ‘Bad Feminist: Essays’ instead “I have a lot of academic the selected essays. Book club one else to lead the group. (WRC) at the Santos Manuel because it is a book of essays, reading, so I don’t have a lot of attendees pick four essays to “I think it is beneficial Student Union has been hosting so I felt like it would be easier time to read for fun. I imagined read before each meeting and because it allows our students to its first book club since April 24 for students to tackle rather than that maybe more students felt Rodriguez posts them on the come in and be a part of some- and invites readers of all majors having to read a whole novel,” this way, so my solution to this WRC Instagram and Facebook thing. CSUSB is a commuter and genders to attend. Rodriguez said. “We all have a was to create a book club and page so that they are accessible school and it is hard to connect The book club, organized by lot of readings for our classes, so pick books about feminism that to everyone. with other students. So, the book English major Lizette Casillas I didn’t want to add more work are written by intersectional The WRC book club has club kind of builds a bridge and Rodriguez, has been reading to the students’ work load. Book feminists,” Rodriguez said. started to accumulate a follow- it allows our students to come cultural critic Roxane Gay’s club is supposed to be fun and When selecting the kind ing, starting from three people, together and make friends,” 2014 collection “Bad Feminist: not feel like work.” of books featured in the club, including Rodriguez, in atten- Rodriguez said. Essays.” Rodriguez chose this Due to her passion for Rodriguez prioritized titles that dance during the first meeting to

I think it’s such Women and Division a rich topic that pete with and criticize them in a conversation about the topic, on campus, but she did give her By Ana Tapia everything they do. but there was no audience at the personal input on the subject. you could nev- Staff Writer “The goal of this workshop workshop to initiate the conver- “I think it’s a big issue is to examine the ways society sation. anywhere. I wouldn’t say that it’s er talk enough As division is a prominent socializes women to be caretak- There are various possible more here necessarily. about it. issue in our society, gender divi- ers, other-focused, combative, reasons for why there were not I don’t have any evidence to sion, particularly among women, and competitive to one another participants for the workshop, suggest it’s worse here than it is Brown-Romero is often overlooked and not taken rather than building a sense of but the lack of attendance illus- other places. seriously. connection and community,” trates how this issue is not often My perspective is that we A workshop titled “You states the Counseling and Psy- considered by others. kind of live more in a patriarchal Go Girl: Building Communi- chological Services website. Communication in society is society. perfect, but it is up to the CSUSB ties Rather Than Division” was Though this is a societal essential for our well-being, but That it is going to be reflect- community to help bring change held in the Lower Commons on issue that occurs every day, very there are some unhealthy ways ed in anywhere we’re at, whether in the way we converse and be- April 11 to inform the CSUSB little attention has been brought of communication that can cause it be in small groups, like within have with each other, especially community about struggles that to it. Brower-Romero says, “My repercussions in how we interact our families or at larger institu- among women. women face. point in this presentation was with each other. tional levels too.” Brower-Romero adds, “My Therapist Gwendolyn going to be that the first steps “We internalize those “There’s a lot of research hope was in this presentation Brower-Romero presented the we have to take is building negative messages, and I think that shows just internalizing that was to really start a conversation workshop as part of the Counsel- awareness. Just kind of allow- oftentimes that is what drives oppression and that sexism is go- around it and start to build some ing and Psychological Services ing ourselves, giving ourselves us to be competitive with one ing to impact the decisions that awareness around these ideas of Spring 2018 Wellness Work- permission to even tolerate the another because we accept the we make, whether we’re going sexism. For example, is not just shops. discomfort of having this conver- norms of a patriarchal society,” to take on certain risks or not and something that exists in other One of the struggles women sation.” Brower-Romero says. how we evaluate other women,” people because it’s in the air we face is from other women who The event was created to There are not any statistics Brower-Romero says. breathe. It exists in all of us on feel the need to constantly com- bring students and others to have to show if this issue is prominent It is clear that people are not some level.” Community

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Devin Renich | Chronicle Photo Spectators of all ages come to the Redlands Bike Classic to cheer on the competitors, and enjoy the vendors all along the race course. 34th Annual Redlands Bicycle Classic communities such as Big Bear, place to stay while they are in Vendors include sponsors By Devin Renich The Redlands Bicycle Highland, and Yucaipa. town. of the event, food tents, beer Managing Editor Classic is a series of cycling The event is a big deal for Every year the city of tents, and some days live music races that range from youth all the hosting communities. Redlands partners with almost is performed or a DJ is set up. Last week marked the 34th and citizen level racing to Residents come to watch and 800 volunteers in all the There are also a few activities set annual Redlands Bicycle Classic, professional level racing. cheer for the races, and many participating communities to put ups such as a rock climbing wall the longest running professional It’s hosted by the city of even open their homes to the on this race, which is usually the that all ages can participate in. cycling invitational in America. Redlands and their surrounding cyclists and their teams as a first race of the cycling season “I always plan on going, for most competitors. seeing bike races in person A lot of volunteers take versus streaming them online pride in being involved with is so much more fun. It’s also the event. A lot are repeating cool to see the community you volunteers and some are cyclists live in transform to support themselves, which can make the your sport. I think it’s always event all the more enthusiastic fun to see professional athletes SUMMER and exciting. performing at their best, and over “I volunteered for the classic the weekend there are vendors last year as well. The cycling set up in downtown Redlands so SESSION 2018 team I joined at the end of there’s something for everyone,” 2016, Citrus Valley Velo, runs Bunn said. the citizens race registration In addition to being a FAST TRACK TAKE CLASSES ONLINE, FINANCIAL AID booth every year. It was good,” great community event, the YOUR IN SAN BERNARDINO AVAILABLE volunteer and cyclist, Erica Redlands Bicycle Classic also GRADUATION OR PALM DESERT Bunn said, “It can get pretty inspires for future cyclists. hectic but it’s fun to see the Weeks before the races even kids participating in the bike start the classics has cyclists races and getting excited about visit schools in the community cycling. They’re the future of to teach about healthy living and the sport so I think making staying active. They also invite CSUSB Students Register bike races available to kids is students to practice their cycling important.” skills on the same courses as May 7 The races last over the professionals. course of five days and consists The cycling community of different types of races. There is supportive and continually Open Enrollment are circuit races, road races, time encourages one another to keep trials, and criteriums. The winner progressing, which comes in May 24 of the race overall is who has the handy when racing as a team. shortestcumulative time out of all “People are always so Classes Start five days. generous in helping me grow as This year, the races began a cyclist. It’s a really supportive on Thursday May 3 in Oak Glen, community within a very June 20 and ended on Sunday May 6 in challenging sport which can be Downtown Redlands. a dangerous at times so there’s a During the weekend of sense of camaraderie that comes the event there are vendors along with it,” Bunn said. and activities for spectators to Every year the Redlands get involved in, and since the Bicycle Classic features all starting/finish line of the race different cycling teams, gives an lie in the heart of historical outing for the community, and downtown Redlands the public brings hundreds of volunteers csusb.edu/summer can also take advantage of the together. To learn more about the phone(909) 537-3978 [email protected] many local businesses in the event and how to get involved, area. visit redlandsclassic.com. Community Features

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Photo Courtesy of Sara Bobbitt In an industry where practice makes perfect, the CSUSB music department makes perfection seem so effortless that it makes you forget they are students. Music department is looking to grow By Jonathan Miranda them,” Knop says. “We take ‘em of students, instructors in the to be learned here will be taught other students and other people Staff Writer where they’re at. We audition department are able to give more to them in a way that they’re not around who need a recording, ‘em and say, ‘okay, here’s where of their attention to all students. going to feel threatened about who need a demo. We utilize our CSUSB Music Department you’re at, but we’ll take ya in, The small amount of them. They’re gonna realize that facilities for them to do that for chair Dr. Robert Knop discussed and we’ll work with you, and students also allows students to their skill level, once they get the public. That’s part of their available resources to students on here’s what we can do for you.’” know one another really well, here, is not what they thought it training,” Knop states. “So, if campus and the benefits of being It may be difficult for some making them more than an en- was.” someone who wanted to have a a part of the music program, music students to enter other semble, but a family. To those who are not music recording here, could come in despite its small size. universities, especially ones that “They all help one another. majors, there are a lot of resourc- here, and our advanced music Dr. Robert Knop’s philoso- are more well-known for their It’s a very close-knit family. Ev- es inside the music department students under the direction of phy for the music department is performing arts departments, but erybody works together. All the that are available. the tech teacher will say, ‘okay, centered around giving plenty of one thing Knop ensures about more advanced students help the One notable resource is their what would you like to do?’” attention to all music students, his students is that they receive new students,” says Knop. “We recording studio. Anyone who is interested in regardless of their skill level. personal attention and experience just need a bigger family.” If a musician on campus what the music department has to Many other music programs growth as a result. Students who may feel is looking to record a demo or offer should consider stopping by in other colleges and universities “Our department is the apprehensive about learning their something similar, there are mu- the building next to the theater tend to require a certain level of same as the others, but we take instrument at the collegiate level sic technology students who are as well as checking out some skill. students that the others don’t,” should not have to worry coming there to help. performing arts events during the Knop praises the department Knop states. into CSUSB’s music program. “There’s recording going quarter. for taking students as they are It is evident that the mindset When asked about what new on here all weekends. Advanced and giving them a lot of personal of the department is to build up music students should expect music tech students are recording attention. and improve musicians no matter coming into the department, Dr. “There’s a cutoff point of where they are at in their musical Knop stated, “What they can ex- that skill level that the other larg- journey. pect is a very warm welcome, an er departments will not accept Because of the small number idea that the basic skills that have IE salsa fest is back Saweetie. By Raeven Ball Along with tasty salsa, local Staff Writer restaurants will also offer their delicious fares throughout the The local Inland Empire day and local breweries will Salsa Festival is back for its 4th be on site selling some of their annual community taste contest! popular brews. Located in downtown There will also be plenty of Riverside at Whitepark, the salsa opportunities to win things like festival will spice up the Inland trips, money, concert tickets and Empire on June 2 from 11 a.m. gift cards for local foods. to 6 p.m. The main stage of the event The attendees of the Salsa will feature a variety of live pro- Festival 2018 will have the fessional and local community chance to taste the best salsas entertainment. from businesses and restaurants Amateur and professional within surrounding communities. salsa chefs will compete for fun, The kid friendly event will prizes and bragging rights at the also feature a Kids Fun Zone and mouth watering and exciting other fun activities for all ages. salsa competition. One of the most popular at- Laura Foster, an annual Sal- tributes of the festival is the beer sa Festival goer said, “It’s a great garden as well as the wonderful event for the whole family! live entertainment from celeb- I go for the music, my hus- rities, radio personalities and band enjoys all of the spicy food, artists. and my kids go for the games for Photo Courtesy of Sara Bobbitt The line up includes, Ashan- all ages. The festival speaks for The music department intsructors have the opportunity to provide students with more ti, Lil Rob, Messiah, Lil Xan and itself!” undivided attention than similar programs at other colleges. Community Features

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The Hangar 24 product itself is distributed throughout many areas of Southern California and can be found in most restaurants in Redlands or Highland. This event will focus on more than just beer, planes and food though. The people of Hangar 24 value helping others and are donating a great amount of proceeds to charities, such as vet- erans or children’s organizations. There are several ways in which the community can help at the event. Hangar 24 allows members of the community to volunteer at the event to make sure that everything runs smoothly and to reduce confusion. One of the most popular volunteering jobs at the event Robert Klimper| Chronicle Photos is beer tending, where one can This is only one of many U.S. planes that you might see during the 10th anniversary this May, as well as plenty of other inter- spend up to three hours pouring beer for guests. Redlands Municipal Airport as As the highest volume vol- a hobby before it developed into unteer job, you see most of the one of the most popular brewer- event’s guests and interact more Hangar 24 Airfest ies in the Inland Empire. face-to-face. United States and Canadian Air expect to find a wide variety of The name of the company Although beer consumption By Giancarlo Rodriguez Forces. new, traditional and seasonal originates from where he stored while on the job is restricted, Staff Writer Typically, Hangar’s airshows beers that Hangar 24 releases to his plane and first brewed his volunteers are given free beer are only one day, but this year the public each year. beer--hangar #24. tickets and a bag of gifts follow- Hundreds of people are will be different. Likewise, if you’re a food Before it grew so popular, ing their shifts. getting ready to launch Hangar This event will take place fanatic, there will be over 50 Cook and his friends would of- All volunteering requests are 24’s 10th anniversary airshow at over the span of two days, Satur- vendors participating in the tentimes take flights, come back, coordinated through Hangar 24 the Redlands Municipal Airport day and Sunday. event, providing delicious food barbecue and enjoy some Hangar personnel and on the company’s on May 19 and 20, 2018. The main staple of this event at an affordable cost so that at- 24 beer. website. The famed Southern Cal- will be the locally brewed beer tendees are fed while they enjoy As Cook’s business grew As the date approaches, ifornia brewery will host food being dispensed at the hands of the show. and gained credibility, he ex- more people are becoming aware vendors, beer trucks, live band volunteers at over 30 box trucks Ben Cook, owner and found- panded to states like Nevada and of the airshow, and Hangar 24 music and airplane stunt per- located around the venue. er of the Hangar 24 Brewery, Arizona to brew beers for their prepares for a bigger and bigger formers, including some from the At these locations, you can began making his own beer at the local communities too. event each year.

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Page 8 May 9, 2018 Softball makes it to CCAA playoffs will end in their favor. run rule win of the weekend, but The Coyotes scored five this time, it took six innings. runs in the first inning, courtesy They scored three in the first of Jessica Brown’s two run shot inning before San Marcos scored to right and a three run homer by one in the second. Dominique Walker. The Coyotes took it back They scored four more runs and then some on a two RBI in the second inning, with three single by Ratliff in the bottom of of them coming from a three run the inning. jack by Caitlyn Olan. The Cougars scored two in Another run was scored in the top of the third, but those the third to give the Coyotes a would be their last runs of the commanding 10-0 lead. day. The Cougars scored three in The Coyotes scored three in the top of the fourth to make the the bottom of the third to take an score 10-3. 8-3 lead. The Coyotes took the run They scored three more in back in the bottom of the fifth on the sixth to take an eight run lead a walk-off single by Brown. and get the early win, 11-3. Photo Courtesy of Corinne McCurdy | CSUSB Athletics Kendra O’Cull earned the O’Cull earned her second The Coyotes defeat Cal State San Marcos, earning them a spot in the CCAA playoffs. game two win in relief after com- win of the weekend and Ratliff ing in to start the third. Morgan went 4-for-4 with a double. San Bernardino got on the inning to tighten the score Ratliff went 3-for-3 with a walk The Coyotes finished the By Lauren Jennings board early in game one of the of the game, but the Coyotes got and three runs. regular season with a record of Contributing Writer series, on April 27, scoring four out of a jam and won game one Game one on April 28 28-18 and 18-16 against CCAA runs over the first three innings. of the double header, 6-3. marked just the second time this opponents. In their last regular season The Cougars scored in the Amanda Ramirez earned the season that the Coyotes had the In the opening round of the series, the Coyote softball team fourth, but the Coyotes answered win and Monica Maddox went run rule go against them. CCAA playoffs, No. 1 seed Chi- took three of four games against back with another run in the 4-for-4. San Marcos scored three in co State took on the No. 4 seed the Cal State San Marcos Cou- bottom of the inning, making the In the second game, the the first and six in the second to Coyotes. Chico State ended up gars. score 5-1. Coyotes were able to enforce take a 9-0 lead that the Coyotes winning game one on May 4 by a The team knew the impor- The Coyotes scored again in the run rule, which says that if a could not match. final score of 12-0. tance of winning this series as a the bottom of the sixth. San Mar- team is leading by eight or more The Coyotes bounced back Continued online @ playoff spot was on the line. cos scored two in the seventh runs after five innings, the game in game two with their second CoyoteChronicle.net The debate on paying student athletes

“I believe college athletes off season and in season that could give them new hope Universities would be in By Sabrea Coleman should get paid, especially if athletes are getting better by towards financial freedom and such a financial bind to paying Staff Writer your name carries value to the practicing to perfect their craft so can be a solution of the ongoing student athletes that many col- university benefit,” said Brit- it can reflect in games. investigation within the sports leges would leave the NCAA and Many student athletes are tany Boyd, New York Liberty “I believe student athletes aspect of college institutions. But the discussion regarding the dis- offered scholarships based on WNBA player. “Being at the should get paid,” said junior there are still legal procedures mantling of college sports as we their academics, talent, and University of Cal was a full time women’s basketball player, that need to be done according currently know it for a simpler overall contribution they bring to job. Especially being part of the Rachel Cain. “I know how hard to Senior Associate Athletic model that would most likely the team. However, athletes are NCAA tournament and making it is coming from a single parent Director – Compliance, Morgan resemble the athletic department also struggling to balance their it to the final four. Products of home [and] playing both division Walker. of a few years ago. finances and their sport. myself were being sold and I I and division II. I could have “Student athletes should not “I believe that students When athletes receive a full didn’t think that was fair. [In] the started working right out of high get paid,” said Walker. “Ev- athletes should get paid, but to scholarship, it covers both tuition summer I had to get a job and school and missed out on col- eryone thinks paying student a certain extent because not all and housing expenses. still do workouts.” lege, but I know the importance athletes would apply to all stu- athletes have the same talent,” Partial scholarships only Many student athletes of getting my education, so it’s dent athletes, but this is not true. said men’s soccer player Tony cover tuition expenses or housing cannot sustain or obtain a job just a tough situation to be in. Once student-athletes get paid, Lo. “However, the best player on depending what the coach and because they are constantly trav- People think you have no worries they become employees of the the team should not be struggling athlete decide. Depending on the eling and practicing. when you are receiving money, university and that brings about financially. institution an athlete commits to, In fact, most coaches ask but housing is not always paid different requirements, rules Luckily, Lo plays soccer, it may offer a meal plan. for players to not get a job during for here at CSUSB. Athletes have and laws that will directly affect and his season schedule allows But the question still re- the season so they can have their to pay the last two months of rent the student athletes in ways not him to find jobs on campus. mains: should athletes receive full focus throughout practices and you don’t have time to find a currently known now, such as Others who are not so lucky additional funds outside of their and games. job because of competition.“ taxes, insurance, employment debate that student athletes scholarship? It is important during both Paying student athletes laws, etc.” should get paid to compete.

Stanley Cup Playoffs: Round Two Second round match-ups in The Eastern Conference sec- biggest headlines thus far include tive Stanley Cup Trophy. By Kyle Barry the Western Conference feature ond round spotlights the Atlantic the Knight’s stellar maiden sea- Entering their first season as Staff Writer a Central Division showdown Division’s warm weather Tampa son, whether Capitals star Alex a franchise, the “Golden Misfits,” between Stanley Cup favorites, Bay Lightning facing off against Ovechkin will finally obtain his coined by Knight’s forward, Wil- The first round of the 2018 the Nashville Predators, taking the bean town Boston Bruins first Stanley Cup Trophy, and if liam Karlsson (C), the club went Stanley Cup Playoffs are com- on the second seeded resurgent and two power house clubs from Sindey Crosby can win his third on to win the Pacific Division by plete, leaving southern Califor- Winnipeg Jets and the Pacific the Metropolitan Division in the straight Conn Smythe Trophy eight points, marking the largest nia’s Los Angeles Kings crown- Division’s Las Vegas Knights Washington Capitals and the (awarded to the most valuable margin of victory in the league. less and the Anaheim Ducks with — in their inaugural season as a Pittsburgh Penguins. player of his team during the broken wings, setting the stage franchise — squaring off against Although the Predators are playoffs) on the Penguin’s jour- Continued online @ for second round action. the speedy San Jose Sharks. the Stanley Cup favorites, the ney to earn their third consecu- CoyoteChronicle.net Sports

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Lucero Roman| Chronicle Photo Southern Californians have a lot of exciting baseball ahead of them with the Los Angles Dodgers seeking to go to the World Series again. Redemption for LA baseball As the ball is back in play, been greater since the Dodgers 10 games leaving their losses to and losing over 15. By Lucero Roman the Dodgers have started their have played over three games be under five. The Padres accquired first Staff Writer season with injuries in Spring going past the 10 innings. Angels starting pitching basemen Eric Hosmer in hopes Training, losing their third base- Yasmini Grandal and Austin rotation G. Richards T. Skaggs S. to continue to build a stronger California natives are man Justin Turner when a pitch Barnes are the Dodgers catchers. Ohtanti, N. Tropeano franchise. hungry for a World Series after hit his hand. Dodger fans are excited. Matt Shoemaker No.52 SD has yet to win a World the Los Angeles Dodgers lost Corey Seager, short stop is CSUSB student Adam Villas, right hand pitcher is on the DL Series but has won two NL the World Series to the Houston out for the season he will under- 22, talks about the Dodgers slow with forearm strain which will pennants. Astros in the 2017 season. The go Tommy John surgery. start “getting the slump over with add to the Angels pitching depth. Padres pitching rotation Anaheim Angels have made a The boys in blue have won early in the season.” Catching for the halos M. consist of Joey Lucchesi, Bryan SHO of their own along with the games starting the season off The Angles are SHO time Maldonado and R. Rivera. Mitchell, Eric Lauer, and Tyson Los Angeles Dodgers starting Dodgers pitching rotation 1. ready with Shohei Ohtani on the Mike Trout No. 27 has 4 Ross. this 2018 Major League Baseball C. Kershaw; 2. A. Wood; 3. R. mound and in the batter box. In homers and continues to be a key The Dodgers and Padres season. Alongside the San Diego Hill; 4. H. Ryu; 5. K. Maeda. his MLB debut he did not dis- to the Angels success alongside will play a series in Monterrey, Padres, are ready to play ball. The Dodgers placed Rich appoint pitching six innings and Albert Pujols. Trout has two Mexico starting May 4th-6th. The Los Angeles Dodgers Hill and Hyun-Jin Ryu on the allowing only three runs. home runs and over five RBIs. Southern Californians, have brought LA to their feet making disabled list and recalled Adam Ohtani is allowing Anaheim The Angles have witnessed a lot of baseball ahead of them it to the World Series against the Liberatore. Angels to light up that Halo good baseball since the season with the Dodgers seeking to go Houston Astros. Rich Hill has been in and being a designated hitter (DH) began and continue to put on a to the World Series again, the The golden state is hungry out of the DL list. Dodgers top three times a week. Sho as the games come along. Angels lighting up the halo and to get a World Series back to LA, prospect made his MLB debut Ohtani has hit three home In the beachfront of Califor- SD hoping to add to their ever with these two Southern Califor- right hand pitcher Walker Bue- runs allowing the Babe Ruth nia at Petco Park the San Diego growing roster. These SoCal nia teams hoping to make to the hler did not have a day off. comparison to live on. Padres are in the rebuilding stage have the golden state rising to big show. Bullpen usage thus far has The Angles have won over they have won over 10 games their feet again.

Moving forward without Corey Seager vision for the sixth year in a row. That’s what made us so good last It would be pretty unreal- the Dodgers’ losing record. By Isabella Meneses On an already slow start year.” istic to see Machado agree to Machado would definitely Staff Writer to the season, a 12-16 record Zaidi didn’t throw away an extension with the Dodgers fill the void of Corey Seager, and after the first month, the Dodg- the possibility of making a trade without tasting a bit of the free his presence would help the team On April 30, the Dodgers ers will look at different ways either. He explains, “We might agency field. overall. Taylor could move back announced that their all-star of softening the blow of losing have had a certain threshold for a In addition, Baltimore to center field and a struggling shortstop Corey Seager will Seager. Manager Dave Roberts trade and might be more motivat- wouldn’t sell cheap. The Dodg- Joc Pederson’s at-bats could be undergo Tommy John elbow has already mentioned that Chris ed now.” ers would most likely have to limited. reconstruction surgery and will Taylor will take over the every- One possible trade could give up their top prospects, such Even if the Dodger’s deem be out for the rest of the 2018 day role of shortstop. be Orioles’ superstar shortstop as Walker Buehler, and Mach- this trade for Machado unrealis- season. Roberts stated that he prefers Manny Machado. Baltimore is ado’s remaining salary could tic, there are still other options. Seager’s impact on the moving Taylor from center field one season away from Machado prevent the Dodgers from mak- Other options of trade possi- Dodgers since his 2015 Septem- over Enrique Hernandez, who testing free-agency in 2019. With ing other necessary moves this bilities could come from Tigers’ ber call up has been evident. In has both outfield and shortstop a current tanking franchise, they season, such as bullpen arms. shortstop Jose Iglesias or the four years, Seager has contrib- experience, because of Taylor’s would be more than willing to In previous seasons, the Rays’ shortstop Adeiny Hecha- uted 54 home runs and 179 runs success against right-handed trade their superstar for high-end Dodgers front office was very varria. Iglesias and Hechavarria batted in, all while maintaining pitching in comparison to Her- prospects. adamant about not trading their both have tremendous fielding an overall .302 batting average nandez. This trade has its pros and top prospects. Many teams over skills and could help prevent and .372 on base percentage. He With Logan Forsythe and cons. Machado would most like- the years were willing to trade runs from being scored. is the leading shortstop in wins Justin Turner already on the dis- ly only be a rental. their superstars for the Dodgers’ Since these shortstops’ bats above replacement with a 13.3 abled list, Hernandez will keep In the 2018 off-season, the top prospects, such as Corey wouldn’t be exactly replacing and ranks fifth overall among his role in second base and the Dodgers front office made moves Seager and Cody Bellinger. The Seager’s powerful bat, it would position players in the whole outfield. to put their payroll under the front office never agreed and it’s motivate the front office to get league. He’s been selected to General manager Farhan luxury tax. They were potentially likely they still aren’t willing this better pitching. They wouldn’t play in two All Star Games and Zaidi expressed his sorrow over making themselves available for season. feel so pressured to use Buehler was the unanimous 2016 NL losing Seager but feels, “good the big-name free agency that In addition, Zaidi wouldn’t so soon, which could help the Rookie of the Year. about the lineup we can field on will include Machado and Bryce be willing to give up the opportu- struggling bullpen and allow for The loss of Seager is a huge an everyday basis. We’re not as Harper in 2019. The moves also nity to trade for bullpen pitch- backup in case veteran pitchers blow to the National League talented without Corey in there, make sure Clayton Kershaw ers this season. In just the first continue to go down this season. West favorites The Dodgers and but we’re going to have to adopt doesn’t leave if he chooses to opt month of baseball, the Dodgers their aspirations of reaching the an approach of the whole being out of his contract after the 2018 bullpen has struggled continu- Continued online @ postseason and winning their di- greater than the sum of parts. season. ously and has played a big part in CoyoteChronicle.net Opinions

Page 10 Coyote Chronicle May 9, 2018 Interview with Manny Sandoval during the Communication I love writing, I can produce, By Yesica Gonzalez Studies Symposium event, where edit, do news and more because Community Reporter a fellow student came up to him I took advantage of contributing to ask him about his transition to with the Coyote Chronicle, Local Working in the media, after public relations. Matters and more. It’s all there, college isn’t what many students He assured him that it never be that person that can only expect it to be and how hard it is doesn’t matter what anyone goes do one thing. Take advantage of to land that first job. into doing, as long as it’s what it to explore different outlets and Alumnus Manny Sandoval, the student’s passion. gain experience,” said Sandoval. had the opportunity to experience Communication Studies is Another important tip that of what is like to be on the road a major with broad choices of he suggests is to clean up every to graduation, transferring from careers to choose from. social media page. student to the communication Yesica Gonzalez | Chronicle Photos For students, it can be During an interview, one the studies field. Along with other alumni, Sandoval gave advice to students. overwhelming, but it can be a employers mentioned his middle He shared some advice for huge help later on. name in which Sandoval quickly upcoming graduates and current the same events or end up 18 stories a week, along with a “You don’t have to choose noted that the employer looked students. running into each other at some low salary. one thing. It’s all intertwine, but through his social media because Grades are important when point. Who knows? In the future, “Sometimes money is a defiantly focus on having one he never mentioned his middle it comes to applying for a job. one of them might hire you,” problem when it comes to a element to use to land a job. name before. A good GPA will lead to said Sandoval. career. But do it because you When it comes to marketing Applying to internships is a more opportunities academically He also expressed how love it, not for the salary, there yourself, you have that selling must.The more experience out and in the work force. important business cards are. will be a way to overcome that point but also that flexibility,” in the field, the more employers With that in mind, ignoring While making connections, obstacle,” said Sandoval. shared Sandoval. would want you. the saying of ‘C gets degrees.’ it will be a great help and it’s Having a background Having a background in “If you need help, go to the “Also, keep a good always a good idea to have it on experience in radio, he went in to other areas can create a stronger career center. They will look reputation, you never know who you. public relations to work with the ability to handle that job and over your resume, help with you’ll come across. In the Inland Right after graduating, he KCAA NBC News Radio out in extra. internships, LinkedIn, give mock Empire, everyone starts knowing landed a job in journalism where Culver City. “When it comes to interviews. It’s all a big help as a everybody because we all attend he did not expect to be writing He participated in a panel marketing myself, I can write, last year student.” said Sandoval. Thoughts on having guns on campus was injured in the gunfire. The the nation for more security. they make up the preponderance It is preferable for that By Russell Gross administration, clearly out of Congress should hold of school shooters. power to be held in the hands of Contributing Writer concern for our individual safety, hearings on what psychological “Power comes from the a trained teacher. reminded us that it is illegal to developments contribute to barrel of the gun” as Mao The slaughter of 17 innocent bring a gun on campus. rampaging young males since Zedong once said. Continued online @ people at a Florida school on As law-abiding citizens, we Coyotechronicle.net Feb. 14 gave rise to a national obsequiously obey, but are we conversation about school safety. safer for it? The instinctive reaction of If no decent person is armed many was to attack particular in a classroom, a shooter bent on types of firearms, while others death and destruction can turn a were quick to advocate for crowd of unsuspecting students Ride FREE allowing teachers to be armed. into targets that will helplessly The anti-gun crowd mocked bleed and die. the effectiveness of allowing This is the sad reality of the instructors who have been America we live, and Jeffery with your trained and authorized by the Toobin’s discomfort with it will government to carry a concealed not change anything. firearm on campus. It is true that hitting an CNN’ s legal analyst Jeffery active shooter in the moment of Toobin rhetorically asked on the an attack is difficult, even for CSUSB ID. air, “What kind of country do we those in law enforcement. The live in when we’re talking about question before us is how to limit giving every teacher a gun?” the carnage. Plan your trip, track Toobin contends that having Armed citizens may in fact armed teachers on campuses is be an effective way to respond to your bus, and more an “insane” idea. mass shootings if they are on the Set aside the veracity of scene. at Omnitrans.org. Toobin’s claim that Trump or So, here is the scenario to Ride any route FREE with your anyone else wants to arm “all put oneself in: an active shooter CSUSB ID. Use our convenient teachers.” opens the door to a room with 45 online Trip Planner or download This is just straw-man unsuspecting students. the Omnitrans app with NexTrip construction that would earn One by one, students are arrivals, Rider Alerts, and more. a D- in a course on argument. heard crying out as the rounds Go free. Go easy. GoSmart. Neither President Trump, nor any tear through their bodies. No application, special pass or sticker required, just a current valid ID. lawmaker at the federal level has The options are: A) Offer good for the 2017-18 school year. Details at Omnitrans.org. called for such a plan. An instructor (either in the Toobin already ruined his classroom or in another room credibility with his false claim down the hall) with a concealed about calls for universal arming carry permit has his weapon with of teachers, but what of his him that day, or B) No instructors assertion that it is insane to have are armed because they are teachers armed? Is that really so following the current “gun-free crazy? zone” laws. Our own campus had a Which scenario is likely to recent active shooter situation have fewer deaths? which left many with rattled To be sure, there are other OMNITRANS.ORG • 1-800-9-OMNIBUS nerves. Fortunately, no one measures which can be taken in Education

Page 11 May 9, 2018 Have you considered taking the CBEST? website offers all of the details By Asiria Arana regarding the test and registra- Staff Writer tion. The CBEST is offered year- round, Monday through Saturday The CBEST is a (excluding some holidays). To standardized test administered register, you must set up an ap- throughout the state of pointment which are accepted on California for individuals a first-come, first-served basis, who want to teach at public and seating is limited. Early reg- schools and gain a credential. istration is imperative to secure a It is designed to evaluate spot and prepare for the test. basic proficiency in reading, Taking the CBEST exam mathematics and writing. is a great opportunity to earn The test is divided into three money while in college. If you sections: reading, writing, and have completed 90 college units math. The reading and math sec- or hold a bachelor’s degree, you Asiria Arana | Chronicle Photo tions contain 50 multiple-choice are eligible to take the exam and Participants receiving instructions and waiting to take the CBEST at Patriot High School. questions and the writing section become an on-call substitute consists of two essay questions. teacher. Becoming a substitute experience, but also a great way advantage of is the Accelerated the Riverside County Office of The test must be completed in will give you valuable hands-on to earn money while balancing Subject-matter Acquisition Education, in partnership with four hours, and test-takers may experience and an understanding school,” CSUSB graduate Program (ASAP) which offers California State University San use that time to work on any or of classroom dynamics, which student, Marisol Rivera said. affordable, accessible, applicable Bernardino. all of the three sections. is especially beneficial for those Adequate preparation is review for the CBEST, CSET There are no shortcuts to There is no limit to the who intend to become a K-12 essential to make your CBEST and RICA exams. ASAP passing the CBEST, but if you number of times someone may teacher. experience the best it can be. has successfully supported practice constantly and stay take the test in order to pass, and “I would recommend There are several online and individuals from a variety of confident, then you will pass the test-takers do not have to pass anybody interested in pursuing print tools that can help you professional and educational exam. A relaxed mind and body all three sections in one sitting. any type of graduate degree review test content and develop a backgrounds. Review sessions could be the solution to your However, There is a registration to take the CBEST as an study plan. Taking advantage of are taught by individuals who CBEST exam problems. fee of $41 for paper-based test- undergraduate because once you pre-testing and tutoring can help are experts in their respective To sign up to take the ing or $102 for computer-based graduate with your Bachelor’s boost your confidence level and fields. The Accelerated Subject- CBEST exam visit testing that must be paid each degree, you are qualified to work ensure you pass the CBEST on matter Acquisition Program https://www.ctcexams. time the test is taken. as a substitute teacher. This not your first attempt. and the Verification Process for nesinc.com The State of California only allows for great classroom Another tool to take Special Settings is sponsored by

Internships matter Tips to overcome

a new study shows, 60% of the By Raeven Ball time, that internship will turn procrastination Staff Writer into a job offer.” As our professors room, or on a different desk. break from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and fellow alumni preach to us By Corinne Garcia Until you start thinking use that time to focus on your As you work on filling out the importance of internships, Staff Writer about checking Instagram or studies. your Paws Report, it is important the statistics really seal the deal Snapchat to see what your friends Tip 4: Treat yourself. to note that most majors require regarding the positive aspects Have you ever found are up to. Once you’re able to Those famous words. you to do an internship in order of following through with an yourself up at 3 a.m. the night not give into FOMO, you can After all of the hard work that to graduate. As an undergrad, it’s internship. before an assignment is due and concentrate on finishing that is completed throughout the nerve-wracking to think about Another reason that intern- you are barely on page two of paper. day, take the time out to do finding an internship because of ships should be seen in a positive an 8-page paper? You are not Tip 2: Turn off distractions. something that you like to do. the difficulty of finding a decent light is because of the opportuni- alone; many students suffer from Hockey playoffs have started, Reward yourself and internship, and the thought of ties that are offered on campus. procrastination. and Netflix has every season you’ll be able to relax after you interning in your desired profes- A program called Stand Up gives Putting off daily tasks until of “Grey’s Anatomy.” Finding know you’ve completed your sion can seem intimidating. students an opportunity to win the absolute last minute can be something that is more appealing assignments in a timely manner. Although finding one can be $1000 for being actively enrolled an anxiety-inducing, bad habit. than completing a study guide is Tip 5: Make a to-do list. a tough task, internships make all in the internship course. CSUSB senior Jennifer Ruiz very simple nowadays. To help you stay the difference when entering into The purpose of the “Stand understands the struggle. Turning off the TV, putting organized and in control, make a the professional world. Up for San Bernardino In- “I’m a master procrastinator,” your phone away and focusing to-do list. Making to-do lists will The course that a student ternship Award” program is to said Ruiz. on the task at hand will help with help you stay on task, keep you is required to enroll in is not provide students an opportunity Procrastinating is the procrastination woes. on track to make deadlines and difficult in and of itself, as it only to engage in a meaningful and process of actively engaging in However, some students will reduce stress once all of the requires things like bi-weekly educational internship while other things instead of the task do find it easier to study while to-dos are completed for the day. journals and evaluations, but offering local small businesses a at hand. listening to music. It will take time to overcome finding the time in between busy cost-effective staffing solution. If you can relate, how do you CSUSB senior Trevor Garcia procrastination, but if you keep school and work schedules may There are steps to be taken in fix it? is majoring in Computer Science. it up, there will be more time to be challenging for students. order to receive the scholarship, There are a ton of reasons to Garcia listens to music at a low relax than to stress. Despite the difficulties such as an application, evaluation not do your homework on time, volume in the background while Throughout your college associated with them, internships and a short explanation about but what would happen if you studying for tests and completing career, you’ll find tips and tricks can potentially turn into careers. how the internship will help actually did? coding assignments. that will individually suit you and Time that was put into this some- toward a career after college.Any Working full-time, taking “I’ve found that if I have help you excel while completing times dreaded internship require- kind of money incentive is always care of kids or family members some chill music playing in the assignments that will help ment often works out in the best great for college students, but the can get in the way of completing my room while I’m doing you obtain your degree. interest of the student. Students incentive is deeper than just cash. assignments. homework, I’m less likely to turn Midterms will come and go, get hands-on, real-life experience This program pushes those Here are a few helpful tips on the Ducks game or binge on but we still have some more time that is not only great to have on a students who may be intimidated to get you through the spring ‘American Dad’,” Garcia said. until finals. Don’t use that as an resume but also puts them ahead by the time commitment and quarter and into summer Tip 3: Set up certain excuse to put off assignments of those who did not get a chance lack of money to successfully vacation completely stress-free: homework or study times. right until the very end. Holding to intern in their soon-to-be field commit to the strenuous work Tip 1: Put your phone Assigning yourself study yourself accountable will help of expertise. of an internship and provides an somewhere else. times will help alleviate a lot you in the long run. Plus your According to Forbes, “If you extra means of income so that It sounds simple, but it can of stress that comes along with professors will like that you didn’t are a college graduate and you they could hold the position and be hard. When you’re at home, procrastination. wait until finals week to complain are working at a paid internship, get the experience for the future. place your phone in a different For example, if you have a about your grade. Lifestyle

Page 12 Coyote Chronicle May 9 , 2018 Love is in the air something new together maybe Movies range from Pretty By Brittany Stiner even learn about the game. Woman, COCO, to even latest Staff Writer Grab a Dodger dog, and for films such as The Greatest all you adults over the age of 21 Showman. Its that time of year when grab a beer and enjoy springs This is probably one of the Photo courtesy of Patricia Delatorre Spring is so close to summer favorite past time together. most unique spring date ideas to Creating a modern luxurious room on a budget can be simple. that you can feel it through every Alright, and now for those take that new crush your testing bone in your body. that are not super into sports but the waters with. You dust off your bikes, love to be outside take a hike Picture it watching a film stock up on SPF, maybe get that together maybe on your favorite under the LA skyline on a lawn nerve to ask out the guy/girl in trail or discover a new one chair what is more relaxing than Chic on a budget your biology class and go out together. that. in a room as well as a vanity fur and DO stuff. An awesome trail to go We truly are spoiled with By Patricia Delatorre stool. With this time of year comes explore is the hike up to Top of some of the best places to Staff Writer The prices for the fur vanity the best weather but also brings the World in Laguna Beach, not hangout for a spring date. stool go from about $50-$70 all the fun activities that you and only do you get a view of the Were all college kids so Being a college student, we on average. All you need to your spring romance can indulge ocean the entire time but it will maybe Disneyland, or baseball want to have lavish things but complete this piece is an old or in. make you sweat, and maybe even games may be out of our price don’t always have the means for used chair, cotton, fabric of your These date ideas will keep make a game out of it whoever range. them. The biggest thing students choice and a staple gun. you entertained for the rest of makes it to the top first buys Don’t you fret I have a great share during their time in college Romero used an old chair spring and maybe even summer. lunch. idea for those of us that don’t is their living space. of hers that she found in her Whether you’re a local It’s always fun to be a little mind sitting at home for a date From houses to apartments garage and took off the back of resident or maybe you just competitive. night. and dorm rooms, we create a the chair. are living here for college, Something else that will be Binge watching a new show, space that’s our home away from She then used cotton from Disneyland is one of the most great for all you outdoorsy folks or even an old show is a great home. a used pillow and bought fur popular Spring destinations, and is grab your bikes and head down spring date idea. Unfortunately, aesthetically fabric. After, she used a staple not only does it bring nostalgic to Newport and ride the trails at This time of year, shows pleasing décor and furniture is gun to secure the fabric over the memories but this year they’re sunset, pack a picnic and watch are returning from hiatus on not always in our budget. cotton on the chair as cushion. bringing Disney’s Pixar fest. the sun touch the sea line. Netflix, and Netflix is constantly However, CSUSB student And, with this she spent $8 at Grab the hand of your Southern California has so dropping new original shows for Cristina Romero finds that Big Lots for the fur fabric. favorite person, and don’t many interesting museums to all of us to enjoy. turning old and used pieces of Her wood chair was one of forget to save one hand for that indulge in from art to dinosaurs. Order a pizza from Pizza furniture into something new and her favorite pieces and she feels delicious churro that you know Museums are not just great Hut, they constantly have deals chic is a cost-saving alternative. it tied her room together. we all go to Disneyland to for spring but all year long. to save you money too, build a Romero started on her DIY First, you cut the wood and splurge on. Even though the weather outside fort in your living room, and pick pieces about two years ago stain it. Then, you drill screws The cool thing about Disney is nice it’s also nice to get a a television show out of a hat to because she would always see into them in order to keep the right now is they always have little air conditioning because make it more interesting. cute décor and furniture pieces at arrangement of the chair intact. deals for us locals, like the So Southern California doesn’t play This is honestly one of the stores and online for a high price. Lastly, add any cushion Cal select pass, and the So Cal around when it comes to heat. most relaxing and chill date ideas She knew that most college you find and from there you pass that let us enjoy that park all Spend a few hours walking maybe for those couples that students could not afford chic can accessorize with blankets year long, and you can be on a through the museum of your have been together for a couple looking pieces like the ones or pillows. It is easy to save payment plan. choice and point out which years and yelling at each other to she would see at commercial money by making shelves, and They also are having a deal portraits are the most interesting, have a conversation in a bar just retailers. they are both storage and décor till May 21 where you can save or even the most creative. isn’t their style anymore. Her favorite pieces made pieces of furniture. 25% on day tickets to the parks. Take fun pictures next to the As you see there is many are a vanity chair, headboard First, you can buy individual Another thing that I certainly dinosaurs and see who can make date ideas that maybe wont just for beds, and shelves as décor pieces of wood and screws to love that I hope you’ll love to the best pose. stay in spring but can expand to and storage. She said these DIY nail them to the wall. You can is heading to Dodger, Angel, If you catch your self summer as well. projects are easy for anyone to use paint or wood finish as well. or even Padres stadium for a out in the Los Angeles area Whether you’re dating do and will save them tons of Romero decided it would baseball game. I recommend checking out someone brand new, or looking money. be easier and cheaper to make Something I have realized Rooftop Cinema Club. for a fun date idea for you Students who have a shelves and a shoe rack because when it comes to dating a Now this isn’t just any and your long-time boyfriend/ mattress on the floor could use online they range about $100. baseball fanatic is keep the game ordinary rooftop but, in LA girlfriend, these ideas are crafted this DIY to make a chic and She bought the wood herself of baseball close and dear to your rooftops have some of the with your best interests in mind. cool looking headboard for their and painted it with a wood finish heart. coolest features. Everything from adventures mattress. to give it a nice look. Hey, maybe you’re not into Rooftop Cinema Club in the outdoors, to cuddling up in All they have to do is She used the same wood the sport as much as your spring features different genres of films a fort binge watching something measure the space and width and cut it into smaller pieces for fling or your significant other but from different decades that you brand new. of the mattress and go to Home décor shelves.After, she painted this is the best time to get outside can watch. Spring love is in the air, Depot. them white to give them a classy and even step outside your Tickets are constantly on don’t be afraid to catch it. Home Depot will cut the look. comfort zone and experience sale but they do sell out fast. size and amount of wood you And she bought things from need. For her headboard, it was the dollar store to add such as $20 for the materials needed. candles, plants, and random Next, you purchase paint statues. or wood finish depending on With small knick-knacks your preference. After, you you can give the room a more AUDITIONS use Elmer’s wood glue to put chic look. She found a statue, th together the pieces of the wood. which she just painted to match Saturday May 12 starting at 9am In her case, she did an her shelves. Junior University’s inspired design with the wood These little pieces can be Robin Hood that embodied a fence and each done by anyone at a low cost. piece alternated in size. “You can use anything Aquinas High School 2772 Sterling Ave. San Bernardino You need to let the pieces around your house or used items dry overnight to 24 hours in and turn it around with just a few A cast of 75 plus performers from 9 to college age are needed. order to ensure the pieces are simple items instead of spending Bring Sheet music and be prepared to perform a short vocal fully dry and stuck together. so much money for a piece This is one easy way of décor at IKEA or an online audition. An accompanist will be provided. J.U. does not allow Romero made her own website,” said Romero. the use of recorded accompaniment music of any kind. The gym headboard with about $30. She loves doing room DIY Another piece of hers was in her free time and every chance is below the performing arts center at the north parking lot. For inspired by an advertisement she she gets she makes pieces that more info, visit www.junioruniversity.org or call (909)889-0833. saw of a wood chair for décor are easy for anyone to do. Arts & Entertainment

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Photo courtesy of Lex Hidalgo At the 1720 venue in Los Angeles, all the members of FYKE joined with fans backstage as part of their effort to engage their fans in social issue awareness. New LA band spreads awareness of social issues

the fishing net, the band FYKE to change her image. The song cial nightmare. “Vices,” in which ment not only in their music but By Jonathan Miranda looks to reach as many people takes an interesting perspective the band addresses addiction and also by building a community. Staff Writer as possible through the positive on body image, self-esteem, and one’s desire to be saved from it, Now, on Facebook, the band message of their music. self-love and genuinely tackles a is another example. It is also a has a fan page called “FYKE FYKE is a band from Los “I think that our greatest real struggle that many people go very personal song for frontman CLUB” where people are able Angeles with an alternative/rock vision is to reach out to as many through. Enik Lin. In the aforementioned to talk about their issues. “If you and hardcore sound. Through people as we can to spread love “No one is perfect! That Q&A video, Lin stated that “Vic- feel like life is getting the best of their music, the band looks to and positivity in this world that goes for guys as well. There’s no es” is about his own life. you, you can come and just let all shed light on social issues in- doesn’t show too much of that denying that every single person “Not a lot of people talk those emotions out,” Fabella said. volving anxiety, depression, and these days,” said bassist Mikee in this world faces insecurities, about it these days,” Fabella said. “It’s a place where no one will identity. Fabella. He hopes that when and we just want this song to let “We feel that having this sort of judge you but instead love on you Their first single, “Favorite people listen to their EP they will people know that it’s okay to feel platform with our music, we just and to let you know that [you] Mistake,” was released on Feb. view their current situation from it. But to dig yourself so deep really want to take advantage of really aren’t alone.” 24, 2017. Since then, FYKE has a different perspective. in that pit where you eventually that and reach out.” FYKE has a show on June released an EP titled “Night- One notable song that stop loving yourself is something “It’s crazy to think that a lot 15 and 16 at this year’s KTOWN mares,” where each song depicts highlights this idea is “Inse- we can hopefully prevent people of people who suffer from de- Night Market 2018 festival, an a “social nightmare,” according cure.” A fan-favorite, the song from going,” Fabella said. “We pression, suicide, loneliness and annual L.A. event that celebrates to frontman Enik Lin in a 2017 is told from the perspective of a just want to let those people even anxiety all feel like they’re Korean culture. Those interested Q&A video. young woman who sees herself know that they are loved.” alone and that no one cares, but in seeing FYKE at the festival A fyke is a giant fishing net as less-than, compares herself “Insecure” is just one exam- the truth is they aren’t.” should look out for more infor- used to capture a lot of fish. Like to her peers, and seeks ways ple of a song that addresses a so- FYKE reinforces this state- mation on their Facebook page.

Exploring Riverside’s photo and art museums work by local and international exhibits featuring traditional, By Nallely Guzman artists and is a great place for art contemporary and modern art. It Staff Writer lovers to quietly roam and expe- also regularly displays the work rience the world of art. of some of the best artists in the Museums are a wonderful The museum will take you world, including Robert Wil- place to experience cultural and on a trip to discover, learn and be liams, Takashi Murakami, Shag, artistic treasures, and the historic inspired through their galleries Kathe Kollwitz, James Gurney, city of Riverside offers some of where there is something to Marc Chagall, Millard Sheets, the best museums in our local match everyones interests and Shepard Fairey, Corita Kent, and community. challenge their perceptions of Don O’Neill. The Riverside Art Muse- what art is. The museum also features um is located in the heart of It offers a mix of solo, exhibits highlighting the works Downtown Riverside. It has group and permanent collection of talented local artists and high school students. If you are interested in learning art, classes are available um of Photography is located in relationship between traditional through the museum that teach downtown Riverside. expression and contemporary art history and technique. They This museum provides a practice. have many free family activities, cultural presence and educational UCR students are involved lectures, book readings, signings, resource to the general public. in every aspect of the museum’s film screenings, and their Blue The photographic exhibition program. They are the ones that Door Museum Store filled with examines the history of photog- run everything starting from items you won’t find elsewhere. raphy and showcases current curatorial research to collections This is a small art museum but practices in photography and management to exhibition instal- it’s a delightful place to visit related media. This building also lation and administration. This if you have time to spend in presents programs that recognize museum offers students many Nallely Guzman | Chronicle Photos Riverside. the variety of complexity of cul- opportunities like internships, These museums are within walking distance to the Mission Inn. The UCR/California Muse- tural experience and explores the work study and volunteering. Arts & Entertainment

Page 14 Coyote Chronicle May 9, 2018 Hundreds of children animating videos about abuse on YouTube and center. With around 293,000 into a vase and the vase knocks By Gabriella Arana views, their video paved the way over, shattering. The mans face is Layout Editor for the “pick a flower” video red as he yells, “Damnit child.” formula. It’s a shocking amount She asks “What?” to which In the past month, hundreds of kids who posted the video to he replies, “leave this hoooouse!” of kids as young as eight have vent about their real life situa- She then walks outside this open been creating animated videos tions. Over hundreds of videos field with flowers everywhere. to a song called “Bumblebees were posted in just a month. As she sings “Pick a flower,” are Out” by Jack Stauber. Each However, not every child who bees swoop in and sting her. video depicts a father and child made a video suffers from abuse It’s depicted in a very eerie laughing together until the child at home. Most children made this way because the area the bee is angers the father. The father video just because of the creepy stinging her has realistic skin ed- tells the child to leave and the and edgy feeling it brings, much ited in, turning red and swelling. child is then hurt repeatedly by like the trends with “Five Nights She says “ow” with every sting flashbacks of abuse and the video at Freddy’s,” “slender man,” and but she keeps going and singing. Gabriella Arana | Chronicle Photos ends with the child severely hurt. “doki doki literature club.” Then we see a frame of her with The father’s face doesn’t change, only moving his mouth. The trend started when You- If you look up the song giant red balls growing over her Tube animator named lucifossie “Bumblebees are Out,” you will very swollen head. The song out, bad things start happening on tv from cheap productions. made a video on the creepy song. find the original music video was ends with one final “ow.” like cutting a cake and real Jack used the unintentionally Their depiction of the song was actually very creepy on its own. This video uses nostalgia human organs are within. “Too creepy effects to his advantage to not as gruesome as what the It has a vhs style to it and art and old memories of the past to many cooks” uses the generic create this pretty popular piece. videos came to develop into later. reminiscent of the 80s and 90s. mess with the viewers in a style intro formula of an 80s sitcom, Although this event may Instead of abuse, lucifossie end- The video opens up with this very similar to the viral videos however, the song keeps going, come off as a bad thing, it is ed the video with their character disgusting looking man whose “Don’t hug me i’m scared” or introducing character after char- really just a bunch of kids trying having a broken heart that was head is as big as the rest of his “Too many cooks.” “Don’t hug acter until suddenly a man starts to express themselves through swelling from bee stings. body, creepy teeth, and an almost me i’m scared” uses puppets murdering them all. art with a song they thought Then creator Troyanda made deformed face. He is following fashioned after Sesame Street- The way that “Bumblebees was cool. A small trend in the their version. They basically took this little girl who has the same like characters. It starts off as a are Out” is using this approach YouTube animation community, all the subtle messages in the kind of body, but her face is musical teaching about some- is by stylizing itself like the 80s as well as it being great exposure song and placed the abuse front more even and cute. She walks thing and as the episode plays and 90s shows kids would watch for the talented creator Jack.

Album Review: Isolation by Kali Uchis

music, by her choice of song second-year student Giovanna different tone to it. The back- about overcoming this difficult By Monica Alvarez beats and the people she chooses DeSouza said. ground music reminded me of time. Staff Writer to include in her music.” The first song, “Body Lan- a Nintendo Wii song or a 1980s Not every song on the album “Isolation” has 15 songs and guage,” soothes listeners with a arcade game. leaves an impression or calls out After three years since her is 46 minutes long. In this album, sweet hum and Brazilian-jazz. The last song of the album, to me. However, the tone of the last album release “Por Vida,” Uchis explores doo-wop and In “Flight 22” and “Feel “Killer,” was written when Uchis album kept my attention. Kali Uchis released “Isola- funk genres, making the listener Like a Fool,” Uchis’ vocals was 17 years old. At the time she Overall, this album is perfect tion” on April 6. While main- pick up a groovy and colorful reminded me of Amy Wine- was kicked out of her home and for the long drives on your way taining the heart of “Por Vida,” vibe. house. Both of these songs end was living out of her car. She to school or during a gap be- “Isolation” explores different Uchis shows vocal talent in with a saxophone riff in the also left a toxic relationship. This tween classes. sounds and does not disappoint. this album. Although the lyrics background. In the beginning of has to be my favorite song of the You can listen to “Isola- Uchis is a 24-year-old Co- hold powerful meaning, it is her “Flight 22,” Uchis mimics in- album because the lyrics seem tion” on Spotify, Apple Music or lombian-American singer mostly voice that brings that meaning to plane announcements and makes so dark yet her sweet voice sings YouTube. known for her collaboration with light. With her alluring riffs and the listener feel as if they were Tyler the Creator on his song ability to hit lower notes, I felt getting ready to take off. “See You Again.” She also did the urge to keep listening. While some songs sound a duet with Grammy-nominated Uchis also speaks Spanish similar in tone and instruments, Daniel Caesar on “Get You.” in some of her songs. This ties others are experimental at points. Though she is known for her her back to her Colombian roots, To start, in “Dead To Me,” Uchis collaborations, it is her unique which is another factor of telling sings about moving on from a style and confidence that has her story. Some students believe past relationship. It is a catchy brought her success. “She is a that is what makes her stand out. and relatable song. “Dead to good artist. I slept on her for “I do like her a lot, especial- Me” seems more upbeat than her so long, I feel like she has her ly because she is a Latina and slow jams in the album. own style,” second-year student, she is not really afraid of singing The album also includes Jazmine Smith said. “You can in Spanish and really show- previously-released songs, just tell how she is through her ing her culture in her music,” one being “Tyrant” featuring British-singer Jorja Smith, and another being “After the Storm” with Tyler the Creator. However in “See you again” Kali is only heard during the chorus, and in “After the Storm,” she takes lead. The last previ- ously-released song is “Nuestro Planeta” with Reykon, where she explores reggaeton. Uchis also collaborated with artist like Tame Impala and Monica Alvarez | Chronicle Photos Gorillaz. The collaboration with Gorillaz, “In My Dreams,” has a Compared to “Por Vida,” this album has four more songs. Arts & Entertainment

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Stefany Gomez | Chronicle Photo The skies and nature made everything look beautiful; sitting at 150 feet from the ground, taking in the scenery and fresh air was the highlight of this experi- Zip Lining for the thrill of it not too far. Pricing starts at only have ever made. To my surprise The tour guides who are locals I needed to get me to tackle the By Stefany Gomez $109, easy enough to save up for the tour guides were in our age to Wrightwood invited us out to last half of the Spring quarter. Staff Writer us college students. Start putting group, allowing us to make a show us the town. “We don’t often hang out aside that tip money. connection with them. Allowing me the chance to with the guests after. This is a What better way to spend Going on the Mountain Together we all took in the know them and hear what they great way to end the trip,” shared your day off than going on a View Tour was just what I breathtaking mountain views, had to say about working in such Travis Wheeler. new adventure? Zip lines at needed. Experiencing six zip enjoyed three short hikes and an adventurous job. As I look back at how much Pacific Crest are close enough lines, reaching a height of 150 encouraged one another through “We get a lot of tours with time I devote to being a full time for a day trip, but far enough to feet with lines as long as 1,100 the two tree platform controlled young students from various student and worker, I realize escape your reality, taking you feet going at almost 60 mph was free falls. It is not an easy thing colleges. They always say it I didn’t give myself enough on an exciting tour through the just the rush I needed to push me to throw yourself from a tree helps them get away from the time to enjoy all the things I mountains. through the end of this quarter. when you’re at 150 feet. stress of their regular lives,” said do now. I’m glad I changed my Only 30 miles away from As I tackled midterms, I At the end of our two-and-a- Casey Solomon. perspective on giving myself San Bernardino making that decided to go on this adventure. half-hour tour, we decided it was That is one true statement. room to have fun. It is definitely approximately a 40-minute drive, Hands down the best decision I too much fun to let the trip end. I feel like it was the perfect kick making this semester fly.

Video Game Review: God of War for his son. By Dustin Alexander It is a story that explores Multimedia Editor the concepts of different forms of masculinity and fatherhood, It has been over five years and it is rare for a video game since the last God of War game, to present such an interesting but gamers can once again battle father-son relationship. the gods as the anti-hero Kratos As they go through the story, in the new game simply titled players will explore lush Nordic God of War. landscapes, and this is one area God of War is an action-ad- where the game really shines: the venture game, but a very cine- graphics, the environments espe- matic one, as the story is treated cially, are stunning. Players will with as much importance if not explore icy glaciers, snowcapped more so than the combat and mountains, and beautiful fjords. exploration in the game. As far as gameplay goes, it Simply put, the plot of the is built around combat, puzzle game follows Kratos and his son solving, and exploring the levels Atreus as they go on a journey to for secrets. take their deceased wife/mother’s The combat is fun: it ashes to the top of the highest revolves around using Kratos’ peak in all the realms. new Leviathan axe, his bare fists, However, while on this and his son to vanquish enemies, Dustin Alexander | Chronicle Photo journey they encounter many ranging from typical zombie like The game allows players to be immersed in Norse mythology, meeting both gods and giants. likeable characters, detestable creatures to huge trolls. The villains, and numerous subplots axe can both be used as a melee hours to get to that point. At the is never much tension to these close to Kratos’ back, which both and side stories to explore. The weapon or thrown, which then start Kratos’ move set is very segments, they just slow the makes combat needlessly harder game is not open world, but it is opens a secondary move set for limited, and basic attacks like a game down. and blocks the pretty scenery. very meaty, and the main story Kratos to use his fists and shield running slash require leveling up This is not a major problem But these are not major alone will last upwards of 20 to take down enemies. (from killing enemies or com- since it is the result of the game flaws, overall the game is a solid hours, not counting the optional On top of that, players can pleting quests) to unlock. having no cuts whatsoever, like title. It is one of the best-looking content. use the square button to com- This makes the early game Alfred Hitchcock’s “Rope,” games to ever be released, there Overall the plot is very satis- mand Atreus to provide ranged combat very shallow, made the and they do use these times for is a lot of play time for the mon- fying; it is largely character driv- support, which adds another first few hours of the game feel a character conversation, but these ey, and overall it is just fun. en, and it is a story of redemption layer to the game’s combat. bit boring. moments slow the pace down Anyone who enjoys lengthy for Kratos as he tries to come to However, this is where the Speaking of boring, a lot of even more. story-based video games should terms with his violent past while game’s faults begin to show. the game is just walking, climb- The last issue the game has do themselves a favor and check also learning how to be a father While the combat is fun, it takes ing, and rowing a boat. There is just that the camera is far to out God of War. Expressions

Page 16 Coyote Chronicle May 9, 2018 The message behind the masterpiece

Eyedolatry By Aaron Wallenburg

It’s intended to provide a sort of commentary on how willingly we’ve become bug-eyed worshippers at the shrine of our devices. I wanted to elucidate a sort of embarrassment that we would all be wise to feel, because I don’t think one of us is in- nocent of surrendering our precious time to our screens.

This piece began as a class assignment that pushed me to design a piece which portrayed balance and unity through two main figures, one being small, and one being very large. At the time I was under quite a bit of stress, and was getting really down on myself, and feeling like I was moving nowhere fast. I think when I created this piece it reflected my need to just relax a little bit, and not worry so much about where I wanted to be but rather focus on where I was. It was very therapeutic, and a very fun piece to create. Okay, sure By Devin Renich

Artistic life By Gabriella Arana At the time, my family didn’t approve of my passion for art. I felt like every time I drew, I was trapping myself in a career that would give hardly any money to live off of. A job where people walk all over you, no matter the effort you put in each work. But for some reason… I keep drawing anyway.

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