California State University, San Bernardino CSUSB ScholarWorks Coyote Chronicle (1984-) Arthur E. Nelson University Archives 11-16-2009 November 16th 2009 CSUSB Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/coyote-chronicle Recommended Citation CSUSB, "November 16th 2009" (2009). Coyote Chronicle (1984-). 3. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/coyote-chronicle/3 This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the Arthur E. Nelson University Archives at CSUSB ScholarWorks. It has been accepted for inclusion in Coyote Chronicle (1984-) by an authorized administrator of CSUSB ScholarWorks. For more information, please contact [email protected]. THE INDEPENDENT STUDENT VOICE MONDAY com OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN BERNARDINO FOR 43 YEARS. 11.16.09 . As the CSU nears the brink of collapse, many are looking to Chancellor Charles Reed for change, hoping he doesn’t deliver... Empty promises By ERIC BROWN Opinion Editor SU Chancellor Charles in either the short-term or the long run. Reed stated that the Reed outlined a preview of next CSU system aims to year’s budget request, which included Cguarantee quality in asking Sacramento for up to $884 mil- higher education amidst swirling lion. deficits-- but perhaps at the cost of Next year’s budget was described slashing enrollment by 40,000 stu- by Reed as a “recover and reinvest” dents for the coming year. budget in which he hopes to restore On Nov. 10, Reed held a confer- CSUs to an operating order that will ence with the college media from produce more graduates to fuel the campuses across the CSU to discuss California economy, while still pro- the progress of his financial plan for viding quality service at a reasonable the CSU thus far, the future budget price. and enrollment concerns for next year. As part of a one-time deal, the As part of Reed’s plan, the fur- government cut $310 million from the loughs, increased tuition and enroll- CSU budget last year with a promise ment cuts are expected to save the to restore it, something which Reed CSU the money that was shaved off in explained was guaranteed to be given a $564 million cut from last year. back to the CSU. The further $579 Many students and faculty alike million that Reed will be asking for have weathered these hardships to the would be used to cover mandatory best of their ability question the there cost increases, enrollment growth and is a light at the end of the tunnel. compensation increases, he said. In a recent class survey, over 80 However, Reed said that he will percent of CSUSB students admitted “ask, but not receive” this amount, but to not understanding how any of the his hope is to generate some support Coyote Chronicle measures taken thus far will help them See Chancellor Pg. 2 CSU Chancellor Charles B. Reed HIV vaccine testing offers hope Promising research shows a near 33 percent decrease in the chance of contracting HIV with new vaccination. By DAVID CHERNIN San Bernardino County ranks No. Assistant Online Editor 8 in the Top 10 AIDS Counties in Cali- An ongoing study by the United States viruses, and currently there is no cure. Until fornia with 3,799 reported cases. Army and the government of Thailand has re- the development of a vaccine that can cure cently shown that a combination of two ex- and prevent the disease, we only have the Riverside County ranks sixth, perimental HIV vaccines might be able means to slow it down. reduce the risk of contracting the disease by “The human immunodeficiency virus with 5,621 reported cases. nearly a third. This is being considered a (HIV) is a type of virus called a retrovirus,” drastic breakthrough in the research being said WebMD’s Dr. Eric S. Daar MD. “The in- San Bernardino County also ranks conducted in the education, prevention and fection is generally a slowly progressive dis- even the curing of HIV. ease in which the virus is present throughout No. 8 in the Top 10 HIV Counties in The new study was conducted on 16,000 the body at all stages of the disease.” California with 1,022 reported cases. uninfected people in Thailand. They were The first stage occurs just weeks after given a mixture of an older vaccine that did exposure, often with flu like symptoms. The not have any result in previous tests, with a second stage contains a chronic symptomatic Riverside ranks sixth again, with newly developed vaccine. infection, in which there are no visible signs 1,217 reported cases. "For the first time, an investigational of any symptoms of any complications for up HIV vaccine has demonstrated some ability to 10 years. to prevent HIV infection among vaccinated The final stage is when a symptomatic Cumulatively, San Bernardino and individuals,” Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of infection occurs causing permanent compli- Riverside counties have a 48% case the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and In- cations to the body's immune system. fatality rate. fectious Diseases, told the BBC. According to a survey conducted by HIV is one of the most devastating See HIV Vaccine Pg. 3 This is not a test: Check out our special Volume XLIII Number 6 November Sweeps TV coverage! [email protected] (909) 537-5289 Pg. 8 Chronicle Page 2 News Monday, November 16, 2009 House passes historic health care bill By AUSTIN DODD improve the lives of millions of Americans,” said Repre- wealthiest countries if our people are dying because they Staff Writer sentative Louise M. Slaughter, (D-N.Y.). couldn't see a doctor,” Ruth Washington, Senior. It would also forbid any insurance company to deny “I'm not for national health care. Why would we step The U.S. House of Representatives passed a Health coverage based on preexisting conditions, there would be behind what Canada is stepping away from?” Sam Koontz, Care Reform Bill on Nov. 7 by a margin of five votes, a no co-pays for preventative care and insurers would not be Junior. feat that hadn't been accomplished in nearly 100 years. able to charge higher premiums to people based on their “It's a good idea but it's not realistic.” Jessica Parido, The vote was 220-215 in favor of the Affordable gender or previous medical history. Junior. Health Care for America Act, which would cost the nation In an effort to secure some final votes, Speaker Nancy “The reform is a good idea, but I don't think it will 1.1 trillion over 10 years and provide health insurance cov- Pelosi (D-Calif.), allowed anti-abortion Democrats to try work forever.” Richard Casterjon, Freshman. erage to 36 million uninsured across the US. to tighten restrictions on coverage under any insurance plan “I don't think you can have a socialist measure in a “This government takeover has got a long way to go that receives federal money. capitalist economy or it's gonna flop.” Holly Hart, Senior. before it gets to the president’s desk,” said Representative CSUSB is a melting pot of students with different cul- “I think it's good in theory, but so is Communism.” Kevin Brady, (R-Tex.) “Health care is too important to get tures, diversities, and political opinions. Coyote Chronicle Justine Plemons, Senior. it wrong.” listened and here's what they had to say: “I think for the common good, it's long overdue. But The new bill would call for all citizens to have some “I think the least amount of government interference is the way to go about it is the challenge. I'm afraid tax pay- health insurance coverage or face penalties and would best,” Sarah Baca, Freshman. ers will be stuck paying for it," said Wellness Coordinator widen coverage and make more eligible for Medicaid as “I think it's a good idea, I think everyone needs health at CSUSB's health center, Carlos Carrio, MPH. "You know well as offer subsidies for the average income household care,” Corey Sandoval, Junior. the saying, there's no such thing as a free lunch. But some- to buy insurance. A government run insurance program “I think it's unfair. I don't think people that don't work thing drastic has to be done and I'm all for it.” would be created through the bill as an option in a new in- should get the same medical benefits as people that do work “Today's vote is going to define the difference between surance exchange marketplace that would allow people and for it,” Lindsey Martinovich, Sophomore. the Republican and Democratic parties for decades,” Pres- small businesses to come together to buy insurance. “I think it's good. It's time for us to step up like the ident Barack Obama said at a special House appearance on “Now is the chance to fix our health care system and other countries. There's no purpose in being one of the Nov. 7. Coyote Chronicle Continued from Pg. 1: Editor in Chief Ken Dillard Managing Editor Melanie Hunter Online Editor Shantal Anderson Chancellor asks state for money Asst. Online Editor David Chernin News Editor Richard Bowie Features Editor Erin Chester for the CSUs as a means to stabilize both the economy and ity education for as many students possible. higher education. “Denying students access to higher education is just Entertainment Editor Melanie Hunter The Coyote Chronicle asked Reed, “What is the plan about one of the worst things you can do in a recession,” Asst. Entertainment Editor Angelica Stewart should we receive little to none of the money asked for?” Reed said.