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This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the Arthur E. Nelson University Archives at CSUSB ScholarWorks. It has been accepted for inclusion in Coyote Chronicle (1984-) by an authorized administrator of CSUSB ScholarWorks. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Vol. XLIX, No. 1 COYOTECHRONICLE.NET THE INDEPENDENT STUDENT VOICE OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN BERNARDINO SINCE 1965 MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2014 Coyote Chronicle :Replaced with track and fi eld By LUIS PETTY sociation (CCAA) and that they belonged coming year. He added that any attempt to member of the women’s water polo team Staff Writer to the Western Water Polo Association extend the scholarships for a longer length explained that she believes that things (WWPA), a league not associated with the would not be allowed by the NCAA. aren’t as plain and simple as they appear Director of Athletics Dr. Kevin CCAA. Former Head Coach, Sarah Reneker, and explains that the situation may fall Hatcher announced the cancellation of Reinhiller explained there has been a will not be reinstated as coach at CSUSB. under political implications. women’s water polo and the addition of gradual decline in schools who still remain “She is the head coach for the water Morris explained Sarah and Hatcher women’s track and fi eld for the 2014-2015 part of the WWPA and are slowly dropping polo team, so when the team is done then didn’t get along and the tensions between year that took effect March 21. water polo from their sports rosters. her tenure here as coach, which is what she them caused a lack of communication Associate Director of Media Since the sport had declined to only is, would come to an end,” said Reinhiller. between the team and Hatcher. Relations Mark Reinhiller, clarifi ed some fi ve schools still remaining in the WWPA, Reinhiller explained that water “Circumstances are weird and no one uncertainties about the statement released including CSUSB, it became clear that polo costs anywhere between $75,000 is talking to us,” said Morris. by Hatcher on the recent cancellation. water polo was the logical choice to be to $80,000 a year and he anticipates that A petition has been launched to save Reinhiller referred to Hatcher’s dropped from the women sports roster in switching to track and fi eld would only the water polo team. announcement and explained women’s sight of this trend. cost a little under $10,000 to maintain. For more information visit the site at water polo was the only sport not included Reinhiller explained players’ In an effort to get a perspective from petitions.moveon.org/sign/save-csusb-wo- in the California Collegiate Athletic As- scholarships would be extended for the up- the water polo team, Madison Morris, a mens-water.

Greg Avetisyan | Chronicle Photo Cal State University San Bernardino has dropped their women’s water polo activities in favor of women’s track and ﬁ eld due to the decline in both the popularity of the sport as well as the decline in the amount of schools who retain the sport.

Alabama judge allows segregation of high school

By EMMANUEL GUTIERREZ well-to-do parents pushed for new schools “Students from lower income “In a two-tiered society, tensions Staff Writer to be built in all-white neighborhoods,” families, in general, are less successful between the ‘haves’ and ‘have not’s’ can said Dr. Elsa Valdez, a CSUSB sociology academically and there’s probably a mil- result in internal confl icts which are very A high school in Tuscaloosa, Alabama professor. lion and one reasons for that,” said student unproductive. Alabama is not the only state once considered a “model of racial integra- “White fl ight” redistributed the racial Robert Figueroa. with segregation issues,” said Valdez. tion,” has now been segregated following a and ethnic population, making integration Nikole Hannah-Jones, journalist for “National studies show that this ruling by their school districts. in schools imbalanced, according to an ProPublica, highly suspects a deal had phenomenon is also occurring in the Brown v. Board of Education ruled article on tuscaloosanews.com. been made behind the scenes and said, southwestern states such as California,” state sponsored segregation was a violation “Apartheid schools” or educational “The decision to break up the schools was added Valdez. against the “equal protection clause” of the institutions composed of populations planned long in advance before the judge As this re-segregation unfolds in 14th Amendment. with white students making less than one issued the desegregation order.” Tuscaloosa, the rest of the nation watches However, school districts have percent in attendance have come into exis- “Everyone is prejudiced in many and waits for the outcome. overturned the ruling due to complications tence once again, according to ProPublica. ways. It is those who are honest about it arising from newly constructed schools, Minority dominated schools, and make an attempt to work on it that changing school zones, and lack of fund- typically in socioeconomically disadvan- eventually see through the color-blind ing to bus students, according to nola.com. taged districts, tend to have fewer available haze,” said Dr. Dwight Sweeney, a The integration of students prioritized resources for teachers and students in the CSUSB professor of race and racism. a heterogeneous mix of racial and cultural classroom, which decreases the likelihood When voting on the Brown v. backgrounds, but simultaneously, students of academic success, according to a study Board of Education case, Chief Jus- of varying socioeconomic classes began performed by the American Psychological tice Earl Warren said that separat- sharing classrooms as well. Association. ing black children from others According to an article on ProPublica “Lack of funding has always plagued of similar age and qualifi cation the achievement gap between minority the educational institutions I have based only on their race creates and white students narrowed during this attended. Paper, pens, ink to print—re- a feeling of inferiority to their period of integration but, “widened as they sources we take for granted everyday were status within the community and became less so.” scarce. Teachers paid for supplies and were affects their hearts and minds “Once the District Courts lifted the never reimbursed,” said student Melissa in a way that’s unlikely to be ‘desegregation orders,’ school offi cials and Polo, health science major. undone.

How fellow CSUSB students Celebrate 2nd Annual Arts deal with death. and Music Festival.

• Features, Page 8 • A&E, Page 11 Chronicle Page 2 News Monday, April 28, 2014

Tensions escalate between Russia and U.S. By MINTIMER AVILA irregular militia from the buildings and near the city of Slaviansk, one of which group and not Russian Special Forces, Online Editor spaces that they’ve occupied,” said belonged to Vladimir Rybak, a member of according to The Washington Post. National Security Adviser Susan Rice. the local parliament, according to CNN. Russian Foreign Minister, Sergio Lav- Pro-Russian activists in Ukraine Pro-Russian rebels so far have refused “The terrorists who basically have rov, believes the U.S. is actually respon- have seized various government build- to give up any control of several towns that taken the entire Donetsk region hostage sible for the uprising in Ukraine and argues ings throughout the Donetsk and Luhansk have been seized over the past two weeks, have crossed the line with torturing and that an attack on the Russian citizens is an regions. according to South China Morning Post. killing Ukrainian patriots,” said Turchyn- attack on the Russian Federation. Russia responded to the situation If the agreement collapses, the United ov. In response to the Russian troops near by placing an estimated 40,000 Russian States said that it will ultimately impose U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, who the border, the U.S. has begun to deploy troops near the border of Ukraine. two rounds of sanctions, including some has promised support for the Ukraine, said, 600 paratroopers near the area to boost the A recent international deal in Geneva against the Russian president’s inner circle, “No nation has the right to simply grab North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NA- between Russia, Ukraine and the western according to The Wall Street Journal. land from another nation. We will never TO’s) defenses in eastern European states powers was established on April 17 to Putin’s spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, recognize Russia’s illegal occupation of that border the Ukraine. address this issue but rising tension has said, “You can’t treat Russia like a guilty Crimea.” It was reported by CNN that tensions caused Washington and its allies to prepare schoolboy who has to put a cross on a Some offi cials believe that Russian escalated quickly on April 24 after Ukrain more sanctions against Russia if they fail piece of paper to show he has done his special forces might be connected with the forces reportedly killed fi ve pro-Russian to take control of the situation. homework.” rebels and that this is an attempt to promote militants. “We expect and we will be watching Ukraine’s President, Oleksandr unrest and invade further. Russian Defense Minister Sergei whether Russia does or does not uphold its Turchynov, has called on law enforcement Moscow denies these claims as Shigou said that Russian forces would be responsibility to use its very considerable agencies to renew anti-terror measures Putin asserted that the troops in unmarked conducting military drills near the border infl uence to restrain and withdraw those after two tortured bodies were discovered uniforms were part of a local self-defense as a response to these actions.

CCBriefs: By MARLYN RODRIGUEZ Mexican president tries to ban Coyote Chronicle Opinions Editor Internet (April 21) President Enrique Pena Nieto is try- Editor in Chief Koby Heramil Asst. News Editor Clarissa Toll The prices for limes are rising and ing to pass a new law that claims to pro- so are lime thieves (April 7) vide greater access to the Internet. Managing Editor Manal Museitef Asst. Features Editor Daniel DeMarco Due to the rising prices of limes, However, activists say that certain people are stealing limes directly from the conditions in the bill allow the govern- groves, which in turn causes prices to rise ment to have the control over the Internet Asst. Managing Editor Greg Avetisyan Asst. A&E Editor Diana Ramos even higher. freedom of residents. The price has increased so much that Activists claim that the bill would News Editor Marion Gil Asst. Sports Editor Kirolles Guirguis truckers transporting limes have to travel allow the government to cut off Internet with escorts due to a recent bandit who access on their phones and in their homes. stole more than $50,000 in shipment. The government would also be allowed Opinions Editor Marlyn Rodriguez Copy Editors Maria Perry, Jake McMeans Biofuels have a higher pollution to go through anyone’s Internet history rate than gasoline (April 20) without a court order. Features Editor Ofelia Fuente Photographers David Shea, Laurin Castle The Obama administration conclud- The bill also allows a temporary ed that biofuels are better for the environ- block signal as a way of national security A&E Editor Abigail Tejada ment than gasoline. Yet scientifi c studies in government related events. Faculty Adviser Jim Smart found that biofuels will only speed up the Money has more bacteria than we Advertising Manager Linda Sand process of global warming. think (April 21) Sports Editor Shane Burrell Middle aged people moving back Scientists have found over 3,000 dif- in with their parents (April 20) ferent types of microbes on dollar bills. Staff Writers The economy continues to grow One of the most abundant species of increasingly worse, which has led to microbes is an acne inhibitor. Some of Mintimer Avila, Nallea Ayala, Jennifer Baeskens, Loydie Burmah, Rachel Connor, Chelsea Galvez, Melissa people in their fi fties having to move back these microbes carry antibiotic resistance. Gilbert, Luigi Gomez, Emmanuel Gutierrez, Koby Heramil Andres Ibarra, Shiane Jacocks, Mark Klopping, home with their parents. They also claim that a wallet at body- Mark Mascetti, Donte Medder, Gina Miranda, Rachel Molina, Rona Ortiz, Stephanie Para, Luis Petty, Eliza- Reports show that middle-aged temperature works as a petri dish, in the beth Piranino, Diana Ramos, Marlyn Rodriguez, Joy Utterback, Taylor Vermillion, Erica Wong adults are moving home at a higher sense that it procreates more and more rate than young adults who have just microbes. graduated college and on the hunt for Gorillas dying at a rapid pace due Mail: Offi ce: (909) 537-5289 jobs. to contamination of human illnesses California State University, San Bernardino Advertising: (909) 537-5815 Apple’s “Goes Green” (April 21) (April 22) University Hall, Room UH-037 E-mail: [email protected] Apple has found that the improper The gorilla population in Uganda 5500 University Parkway coyotechronicle.net disposal of their devices is contaminating is threatened by deforestation as well as San Bernardino, CA 92407 coyotechronicle.com landfi lls. 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Chronicle Page 3 News Monday, April 28, 2014 Bullying effects can last lifetime By STEPHANIE PARA by emphasizing the need for intervention Staff Writer to reduce bullying exposure in childhood and minimizing long-term effects on the A new study reveals that childhood well-being of victims. bullying trauma may affect a victim’s life “These kind of outcomes may impact well into their retirement years. their success in life, if not addressed,” said The study, Adult Health Outcomes Wong. of Childhood Bullying Victimization: Wong believes that while we cannot Evidence From a Five-decade Longitudi- answer specifi cally how long the effects nal British Birth Cohort, examined midlife of bullying may last due to the unique effects of childhood bullying victims. variability in each case, a child impacted The authors, Ryu Takizawa, by bullying can defi nitely be helped. Barbara Maughan, and Louise Arseneult, CSUSB Sociology Professor gathered their evidence from a 56 year old Ernestine Avila offered her advice to help ongoing research data collection on chil- prevent this problem from developing in dren born in the year 1958 in the United bullied children. Kingdom called the British National Child “Parents and teachers in early Development Study. education can help by making it a priority “The impact of bullying is persistent to teach children what bullying is, and the and pervasive, with health, social, and consequences of it,” said Avila. economic consequences lasting well into “[Bullying] can shape you,” said adulthood,” said Takizawa as reported by Cadence Loney, a psychology student Forbes’ contributor Alice G. Walton. who has experienced childhood bullying The study found that those who were fi rsthand. Loney believes that bullying bullied frequently or severely are more awareness is beginning to develop but still likely than their non-bullied peers to needs serious attention. have reduced cognitive function, fewer “I would say there is an increasing social relationship interactions, and a poor- awareness of the phenomenon for people ly perceived quality of life at the age of in the U.S. I think many people are sur- 50, as well as higher rates of depression, prised by the extent to which it is present in anxiety disorders and suicide than their schools. Additionally, I think many people non-victimized peers. are surprised by potential negative impact CSUSB Director of the Human it has on the child or children who is/are Development program and Psychol- bullied,” said Wong. ogy Professor Eugene Wong added that Located on campus, CSUSB students children who are bullied may develop, not who have or are currently experiencing only emotional concerns, but academic and bullying may receive help from the Psy- behavioral concerns as well. chological Help Center. They offer indi- The children involved in the study that vidual, couple, and group counseling for were frequently bullied were found to have any student, which is included in student lower educational levels at midlife and the tuition. men in the labor market were more likely to The center hosts workshop events that be unemployed and to earn less than their cover a variety of psychological problems peers, according to the study conducted. that students may encounter. Locations and Stephanie Para | Chronicle Photo The authors concluded their study dates are regularly sent to student e-mails. Those who experience childhood bullying may be at higher risk of developing anxiety disorders, and fewer relationships.

Lack of resources could lead to war

By ANDRES IBARA failure to imagine and understand the risks interest in climate changes, with only Staff Writer or to learn from past history,” said Titley one-third of the general public thinking it to Fox. is a concern. As the world becomes an even He also said that whole climate Many people believe that going to hotter oven, the demand for natural changes may not be the immediate cause war over climate change doesn’t seem resources like water is rising and many fear of increased tensions and confl ict but it necessary and they would instead learn to the possibility of nations going to war over still plays a signifi cant role once it hits the adapt as many others have in the past. the declining resources. superpowers. Dr. Mark Clark, one of the directors The possibility of confl ict over natural In an interview with Slate, Titley said of the Political Science departments, said resources accompanying climate change is that in a hypothetical situation, a pro- that he can’t see nations going to war over hitting the poor the hardest. longed drought in China or Russia would climate change. Retired Brig. General Chris King told lead them to exert rights and get aggressive “There have always been confl icts Responding to Climate Change, an internet with contracted African nations. over climate change, but the situations blog, that dealing with climate change is “If you start getting instability in large sound more hypothetical,” said Clark. like getting sucked into a war that lasts 100 powers with nuclear weapons, it’s not a Clark later explained how most years and that the military will need to plan good day,” Titley said to Slate. people would usually just adapt to when trouble starts. Titley added that the U.S. would prob- different environmental changes rather “There is no exit strategy that is avail- ably get involved with these confl icts due than attack others and used the Navajo able for many of the problems,” King told corporations that not only have stakes on Indians as an example. the blog. “You can see in military history, different resources but also have great Even though war may not happen when they don’t have fi xed durations, infl uence on different political parties, that right away, always consider the possibility that’s when you’re most likely to not win.” include Exxon, Boening, and Coca-Cola. that war can occur. He was not the only former military When asked about the possibility of general to speak up about the growing U.S. involvement, student Tyler Rahier concerns over climate change and the pos- said that while he doesn’t expect it any “If you start getting sibility of war over essential resources. time soon, he wouldn’t be surprised due to In an interview with Fox News, how greedy some people can be. instability in large powers retired Rear Adm. David Titley said that There are many people, however, with nuclear weapons, the parallels between the events of World who don’t see the possibility of war over War I and current events are eerily close. climate change or depleting resources it’s not a good day.” “The decisions made in 1914 refl ected happening in the near future. policies for short-term gains and benefi ts, According to Gallup, a data-driv- David Titley coupled with institutional benefi ts, and a en news site, not many Americans take Rear Admiral Chronicle Page 4 News Monday, April 28, 2014 Hate crime shooting leaves three dead

By CHELSEA GALVEZ assumptions about prejudice and racism. Staff Writer “These hate crimes remind me that racism and prejudice still exist today and A shooting that left three dead at that there are people out there who will act two Jewish centers in Overland Park, out because of it. It’s unfortunate,” said Kansas, has caused many to reevaluate student Brittney Carollo. the realities of prejudice and racism in the According to Pytell, anti-Semitism is United States. not a race issue but a religious issue that On Sunday, April 13, 2014, Frazier gets put into the same category as racism. Glen Cross shot and killed Dr. William “Hitler made the Jews into a race. Lewis Corporon, 69, and his 14 year old Orthodox Jews may see themselves as a grandson in the parking lot of the Kansas race – but the vast majority of Jews don’t Jewish Community Center. see themselves that way nor are they a Corporon and his grandson were on race. Anyone can be or become Jewish. It their way to a talent contest when Cross is a religion,” Pytell continued. open ﬁ red on the two while yelling, “Heil Although the three that were gunned Hitler,” said authorities. down were not Jewish, the setting of the None of those killed were Jewish. act suggests Cross’s intention, of carrying Immediately after the attack, out actions similar to those committed by Police said Cross proceeded to the Village Adolf Hitler. Shalom senior living facility, where he “He didn’t kill any Jews – he killed open ﬁ red and killed Terri LeManno, who randomly but based on the place he killed, was visiting her mother. it appears he wanted to kill Jews. But An investigation revealed that Cross like Hitler his actions were a profoundly is an avid white supremacist and isn’t shy destructive fantasy,” said Pytell. about expressing his beliefs. Hate crimes occur on a daily basis “Cross is a raging anti-Semite and leave many to wonder if there will who has posted extensively in online be a time when society will embrace a forums that advocate exterminating Jews,” post-racial world. said the Southern Poverty Law Center, “I think America is slowly moving according to CNN. toward a post-racist society. Overcoming Cross continued to shout anti-Semitic all forms of xenophobia takes time – but slurs upon his arrest, according to police. on the other hand most humans are hard “I believe there is only one race – the wired psychologically to ‘other’ and thus human race. For people that see things hate. So a purely post racial world is a according to race – racism is antipathy utopia and not of this world,” Pytell and a bias toward a person or group based continued. on preconceived notions usually based Although the ideas of racism and on skin color,” said Dr. Timothy Pytell, prejudice peak after hate crimes like this, a professor in the CSUSB social science it should be known that not all people are department. racists. Many feel as though racism and “I think it is helpful to remember that prejudice are ideas of the past. How- these ‘racists’ are a tiny minority– they are ever, current events such as these have also one price we pay for a free society,” caused many students to rethink their said Pytell.

Chelsea Galvez | Chronicle Photo The shooting at the Jewish centers in Kansas have caused many to re-examine their preconceived notions about racism. Chronicle Page 5 Opinions Monday, April 28, 2014 Getting involved and showing ‘Yote pride

By MARK MASCETTI Staff Writer Marlyn Rodriguez | Chronicle Photo Students question whether additional fees included in their tuition is necessary, but after careful consideration ,we fi nd that they indeed are necessary and not money going to waste. School activities are a great way for students to have fun and unwind from school stress. CSUSB’s main website has an event list towards the bottom of the front page that shows upcoming events and activi- Miscellaneous student fees ties on campus, as well as the posters all over Santos Manuel Student Union. “The Student Union is a great place Fees actually prove to be low cost when compared to other CSU’s for students to get information about school activities,” said Kinesiology ma- By LOYDIE BURMAH erly informed about the implication of mental programs to help foster student jor and cheerleader Thelma Robles. Staff Writer these fees, and more importantly, how ser- needs. “There are literally posters every- vices provided by these fees are essential Compared to average campus-manda- where and a desk to go to for informa- Campus-based mandatory fees ap- to academic and personal growth. tory fees provided by all CSUs, San Ber- tion about pretty much anything,” added pear in student account activity, yet most “For example, student health fees pro- nardino costs are signifi cantly lower. Robles. students are not aware of what these fees vide basic health care services such as: im- For example, the Materials Services These activities allow students to may imply. munization, preventative care, urgent care and Facilities fee is 28% lower than the get to know each other and create a net- The extra fees are actually necessary. – as well as provide students with quick CSU average, according to the 2013-2014 work while maintaining school spirit. Although these fees seem costly – the tips to help them refer to sources we don’t CSU Tuition and Fee Rates. “I defi nitely think students should total amount of campus-based mandatory think about,” said Ahmed. Student Success Initiative fee (SSI) at participate in school pride. It’s like fees is $1,077 per student each year ac- Ahmed further explained that imple- CSUSB is the lowest among CSU campus- showing where we are from and who we cording to the Tuition and Fees document menting changes to fees are instituted one es, explained Ahmed. are,” said Robles. provided by Student Financial Services for of two ways: student referendum or alter- “Student Success Initiative funds pro- There are many events being held the 2013-2014 academic school year. native consultation, such as student organi- grams that, either create new options or en- this week, including the second annual Campus fees are student-driven to zation bodies and faculty. hance current abilities of students,” added Arts and Music Festival on Friday, May meet needs that are not covered by state “The administration and faculty are Ahmed. 2. funding or tuition. guiding, but [the] students are driving– This includes, but is not limited to, vi- This event will have food, a fabu- When a student logs on to MyCoyote to speak up with what they need,” added tal tech services and projects, counseling lous art display, and music performed by to check account information and activity, Ahmed. and academic advising, and various other local and known musicians, according to a list of charged fees are displayed. This includes, but is not limited to: academic endeavors for unique student the Arts and Music Festival website. IRA (Instructionally Related Activi- basic tuition fees, other system-wide fees, needs. Students will be encouraged to meet ties), Student Union, Student Success Fee, and campus-based mandatory fees. “[Campus-based mandatory fees] are each other and build connections while and much more contribute to additional Yearly mandatory fees for CSUSB for programs and services students aspire exploring the different events. student services. students include: Student Body Cen- on campus, to enhance campus life and This activity should be fun for any- “In general, all student-based campus ter ($372), Health Services ($221), IRA prepare them for post-graduate success,” one interested in meeting other people, fees have to go through a student advisory ($146), Materials Services and Facilities said Ahmed. viewing artwork, or listening to live mu- committee,” said Associate Vice President ($177), and more. Students can access policies.csusb.edu sicians. of Finance, M. Monir Ahmed. Services provided by these fees have for more information about campus-based If you have a break during classes Most students, however, are not prop- no relation to tuition cost and are supple- mandatory fees. and are ahead on homework, feel free to go to the pub, game room, food court, or TV room (bay room) in the Student Union and make friends. An important skill to nearly any job is being able to build and maintain re- Loan debt at rise increases students’ anxiety levels lationships, meet new people and have fun. By SHIANE JACOCKS anxiety for them. “One of the benefi ts to participating Staff Writer “I am very much aware of fi nancial aid in school activities is you get to know a and I feel if it wasn’t for it, I wouldn’t be “The worry at the moment is lot of people, you can network with pro- Debt increases stress. going to school,” said student Linda Agu- not present, but I know grants fessors and build future relationships,” Some students at CSUSB wish they ilera. said Communication student and cheer- did not have to pay back loans, but know- Merrill also said that if he had fi nan- won’t cover it all. When I get leader Essence Murphy. ing that they do make students feel under cial aid, he believes that it would be very If you have homework to do but are pressure. benefi cial toward his tuition. older I’ll have to worry and I’m also looking to interact with other people I have found that fi nancial aid at Every quarter, CSUSB offers scholar- during breaks, the Osher Adult Re-entry CSUSB may be increasing anxiety for stu- ships for students. not looking forward to that.” Center (OARC) is the place for you. dents. However, students reported they were “I come to the San Manuel Student I have fi nancial aid and I, personally, either unaware of scholarships or they Sal Aguilar Union every break and go to the OARC believe that in the back of my mind, I am hadn’t even applied yet. CSUSB student downstairs,” Murphy added. “I can liter- worrying about all the money I am spend- “The worry at the moment is not pres- ing for my tuition. ent, but I know grants won’t cover it all. ally go in the Union, see all my friends, things that students have to worry about. Having little knowledge about debt When I get older I’ll have to worry and I’m and knock out my homework at the same Finaid.csusb.edu explains the differ- and its consequences only increases my not looking forward to that,” said student time. It’s like killing two birds with one ent types of fi nancial aid, eligibility for de- anxiety. and Sal Aguilar. stone.” termination, and provides tools such as the “I’m not that familiar about the pro- CSUSB is one of the universities with Stop making college any more diffi - online application. cess. I only know the general types like the highest debt in all of the state schools. cult or boring than it already is and make Many students reported that fi nancial grants, loans, and work-study, but I never The offi cial fi nancial aid website the most of it. aid is benefi cial, but the idea of paying really thought about it,” said student Ste- states that students should increase their back money is diffi cult to imagine. ven Merrill. knowledge, become more familiar, and in- Some students manage two or even “There are literally posters Students need to be aware of the fi nan- vestigate other forms of fi nancial aid. three jobs while attending school to keep cial aid process and other options available Financial aid provides grants, which everywhere and a desk to off or lessen the debt. to help pay for their future. you do not have to pay back; loans that you A scholarship, also called the Califor- Some students are also unaware of pay back after you have fi nished school, go to for information about nia Middle Class Scholarship is offered for programs and non-profi t organizations that and work-study, which is money that one Undergraduate students this year through pretty much anything.” provide money to pay for colleges, even student earns. 2015. though this information can be attained at The Financial aid website also states Information about this scholarship can the Financial Aid offi ce. that they provide enough to cover tuition, Thelma Robles be viewed on the CSUSB website. However, there are some students who fees, books, supplies, housing and trans- CSUSB Student Further fi nancial aid information can might argue that fi nancial aid decreases portation. Those expenses are not the only be found on students’ MyCoyote. Chronicle Page 6 Opinions Monday, April 28, 2014 Students and professors respond to plagiarism By RONA ORTIZ to Star Kafovalu-Wildes from the Student tent in a matter of seconds. students maintain academic integrity. Staff Writer Conduct & Ethical Development offi ce. “Essays submitted by students to Tur- This includes the Annual Academic While some students may intention- nitin are compared to over 45 billion pages Integrity Awareness Week, educational nternet plagiarism is on the rise, ally cheat, a majority of students do it with- of digital content,” according to Turnitin’s brochures, and educational workshops and it is a trend college students out the intent to deceive. website. available throughout the year that are open shouldn’t follow. “It’s wrong,” said Shamce Ahmad CSUSB offers various tools to help to all students. I A Pew Research survey of when asked how he feels about plagiarism. college presidents stated that there has On the other hand, when asked if he’s been an 89 percent increase in academic ever done it, he replied “Yes, but maybe cyber-stealing, which they attribute, in just a sentence or a few words. People get large part, to the Internet. lazy, they don’t want to go through the ef- “Academic cheating is defi ned as fort to cite.” representing someone else’s work as your Many of the lines that constitute pla- own. It can take many forms, including giarism become blurred because of the sharing another’s work, purchasing a term sheer amount of information available on- paper or test questions in advance, or pay- line and the ease with which you are able ing another to do the work for you,” as to copy it. stated by the International Center for Aca- In a New York Times article entitled, demic Integrity. “Plagiarism Lines Blur for Students in the An informal survey of CSUSB stu- Digital Age,” writer Trip Gabriel states, “It dents showed that an overwhelming major- is a disconnect that is growing in the In- ity of students believe plagiarism is wrong ternet age, as concepts of intellectual prop- and should never be done. erty, copyright and originality are under For many students though, the issue assault in the unbridled exchange of online isn’t always black and white. information.” “Stealing someone’s work and saying Many students believe if it’s out there, it’s yours isn’t okay. But I don’t see a prob- it’s free for the taking. lem with having someone write a paper “Copyright infringement isn’t en- for you, especially if it’s not a core class forced so if it’s available- it’s available,” where it’s essential to know the material,” said Ortiz. said Vivian Ortiz. New content is added to the Internet Students need to understand exactly at an astounding rate, making it impossible what plagiarism is because a violation for university professors to check student could result in serious penalties, such as work on their own. failing a course, being suspended or ex- Turnitin is an online service to help pelled from the university. them deal with the problem. Consistent with national trends, pla- When students submit their work to giarism is the most reported act of aca- Turnitin, the document is checked for im- Photo Courtesy of Culture Watch demic dishonesty at CSUSB, according proper citation, as well as unoriginal con- Although majority agrees that plagiarism is wrong, students do not deny that it is easy to do and that they have done it. Chronicle Page 7 Features Monday, April 28, 2014 Spring adventures on a student budget

By MELISSA GILBERT Places like Raging Waters or Hurricane Harbor are The climb is approximately six miles long. Staff Writer great activities for spring. “Note that the fi rst part of the trail is steep, but it At this time, there is not a lot of people, so it makes gets easier as you go. If you take your time, everything Spring is the perfect opportunity to take a break it possible to enjoy rides many times without having to will be fi ne,” said student Oliver Gauthier, who has from school or work. Most students don’t have a lot wait as long. hiked there many times. of money to place towards fancy outings, but there are “Raging Waters is a great water park; what I like Before getting started it is better to report your pres- a few things you can do this season to enjoy the sun at the most is that there is a wide range of slides,” said ence on the trail at the rangers’ offi ce and get a map of a low cost. freshman Jasmin Quintero. the area. CSUSB also offers their Outdoors program at The beach is the number one place to soak up some The season pass is well worth it if you plan to go the Recreational Center. sun and the best thing is, it’s free. more than once. Adult admission is $38.99, and the reg- Not many students know this, but it offers a wide Venice Beach is signifi cantly less expensive than ular season pass is $59.99. It also gives you access to range of outdoor activities for a fairly cheap price. The most other beaches in that area. It’s famous for its edgy discounts on food and retail stores onsite. trips are open to students, faculty, alumni and the com- artists, highly animated boardwalk and stately body Bringing your own picnic is helpful too, because munity. builders. food can be very pricy at amusement parks The trips include backpacking, Yosemite National Just a few minutes away from Santa Monica, Ven- Hiking is another fun alternative. Park, an introduction to rock climbing, kayaking in ice Beach offers a festive and eclectic feeling without The mountains in the area are amazing for hiking. Santa Barbara, snorkeling in La Jolla and hiking at Zion costing too much. If you are a beginner, you don’t need a lot of fancy gear. National Park. Not only is it quite the sight, the water is perfect for A big bottle of water, a backpack, and a good pair of The price covers the food for the trip, transporta- beginning surfers. If you don’t own a surfboard, you can hiking boots is all that you’ll need. tion, the gear they lend, as well as lodging, if necessary. easily rent one from one of the many surf shops. The Third Stream Falls trail in Rancho Cucamonga Sign up as soon as possible, spots on these trips fi ll up Another destination is local amusement parks. is not too tedious and has a lot of beautiful scenery. quickly.

San Bernardino crime rates increase By JENNIFER BAESKENS if they have left the area, and if necessary, Staff Writer detaining any violent individuals. These actions allow for the EMS per- Gun shots, screams and sirens have sonnel to arrive at a secure scene to safely become all too familiar sounds to San Ber- perform the necessary treatment to the pa- nardino residents. tients. If the scene is unsafe and they are Crime spikes in San Bernardino have not able to render aid, these patients are at left Emergency Medical Service personnel even more risk. in a compromised position. The faster that these patients are sta- They are facing not only the chal- bilized and transported to the hospital, the lenges of emergency medicine, but also the higher the chance of survival. dangers of responding to criminal activity. Police offi cers are busier than ever. First responders are concerned with The increased violence makes it harder for their safety when going into these situa- offi cers to clear scenes for EMS personnel, tions. Violent nature calls that have the thus delaying patient care. possibility of retaliation against these re- These kind of crimes have an impact sponders are becoming more of the norm on students. in San Bernardino. “I know about what is going on in “I bought a bullet proof vest for my this city,” said student Patrice Thompson. [own] safety,” said a paramedic who “Sometimes I do get worried that this kind wished to remain anonymous. “It gets re- of activity will get close to campus.” ally bad. We have a shooting or a stabbing “I personally haven’t been to any calls at least once a week.” around Cal State, but I know that the crime On Monday April 14, there was a does sometimes spill over that way,” said a shooting at a strip mall in San Bernardino. San Bernardino paramedic. Two men and one woman were injured in the shooting, according to the San Ber- nardino Sun. This was the second act of gun violence in San Bernardino in less than 24 hours. Firefi ghters and paramedics were recently ap- proached on a scene and were told that if they didn’t render aid, they would be shot and killed. “It makes it more diffi cult for me to do my job as a fi rst responder because I am worried about not only my safety but my partner’s safety, my crew’s safety, and patient safety as well as trying to provide patient care,” said a fi refi ghter who also wished to remain anonymous. However, police have become Photo courtesy so busy that sometimes they are not of San Bernardino able to respond quickly enough, leaving County EMS personnel with no choice but to enter San Bernardino crime the scene. spikes have endangered Police clearance involves checking the residents, police staff, location and individuals for weapons, de- and paramedics. termining the nature of the call, determin- ing if the suspects are still at the scene, or Chronicle Page 8 Features Monday, April 28, 2014 Pros and cons of

By MARK KLOPPING in order to get the most out of it, you must put Staff Writer in the effort. “Being in a sorority takes as much focus The Greek life on campus is not typical of as any other organization on campus,” said everything you see in the movies. Quintana. Many sororities and fraternities focus on “In order to be successful [with] the pri- education, as well as giving back to the com- mary purpose of the organization, there must munity, and this past week was a perfect ex- be dedication,” continued Quintana ample. She fi nds that students do have a great Each sorority and fraternity chose an or- amount of pride in their organizations. ganization to provide their services. Hard work, along with time management Sorority Lambda Data Alpha President is what keeps her going. Jessica Bracamontes likes what her sorority Time management is the way Quintana represents. deals with her Greek life, but Mathematics “We are academic-based. We don’t focus major Arthur Perez has other commitments. a lot on parties,” said Bracamontes. “I chose not to be in one because I coach “This week we have our philanthropy tennis at my old high school, so I have no week, and we are doing Make a Wish,” con- time,” said Perez. tinued Bracamontes. Perez did not completely omit the idea Upon weighing the pros and cons, Bra- of joining a fraternity. “It did appeal to me; it camontes said that not every student feels that seems fun.” going Greek is imperative. Initiation fees and chapter dues can be a Some students work and do not have the problem as well. time to be a part of Greek life. “But cost was also a thing. They claim it’s Graphic design major Edward Gayton not a lot of money, but it’s like gas money to agrees with Bracamontes. me,” said Perez. “I’m really busy man. I work a lot,” said Quintana looks towards the future when Gayton. “If I had the time I would. A lot of it dealing with her time constraints. seems interesting.” “Experience is essential when working Time is not a deterrent of a proud sister on multiple fi elds within other majors, wheth- from the Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority, Brenda er it’s campaign building, art, kinesiology, Toro Quintana. public relations, etc. You gain experience in “The key is time management, and with skills that can, or will be applicable to life af- that, you can practically do anything,” said ter college,” said Quintana. Quintana. “Being in Zeta Tau Alpha, our time There are many opinions on campus together is treasured and we use it wisely to about Greek life, but there are different paths work towards our goal of the moment.” for everyone. Quintana knows that it is diffi cult to ex- Greek life has weighed heavily on stu- pendp all the energy needed for Greek Life, but dents’ decisions about their present and future.

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Psychological Counseling Center can help students bounce back from tragedy BByy NAILEANAILEA FABIOLAFABIOLA AYALAAYALA many students are not prepared for the overwhelming offers on Fridays from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. SStafftaff WriterWriter emotions involved. This group gives students the opportunity to share Students already have a diffi cult time balancing jobs, their own experiences. As college students, the last thing we want to think relationships, family and school work. Overcoming the loss of a friend or family member can about is dealing with the loss of a loved one. So when the loss of a loved one surprises them, it can become a lonely process. The process of healing is different for everyone and it be extremely diffi cult to make a quick jump back into aca- The PCC will help make the process easier by shar- depends on their idea of death. demics after such tragedy. ing your story with students that are going through similar However, many students don’t know if they can get A loss may lead to isolation and depression, but stu- experiences. help on campus. dents should know they are not alone. “Growing through Grief” also fi nds it helpful for stu- For some, death is the most certain thing in the world, CSUSB offers students help through the Psychologi- dents to celebrate the lives of those lost. making it much easier to accept and overcome. Though for cal Counseling Center (PCC). This helps students learn and accept that death is a many others, death is something they will never be pre- The PCC not only offers individual counseling, but part of life, but helps them understand that their loved one pared to face. group counseling as well. will never be forgotten. “I accept it is a part of life. The more I accept it, the The center offers a group called “Resilience: Bounc- Students can contact the center at (909) 537-5040 to less I suffer,” said student Esmeralda Sahagun. ing Back from Life Challenges.” schedule a consultation in order to join a certain group. Others are in denial or hold onto anger towards them- At some point, students will face hardships that may Registration is required prior to attending any meet- selves for something they might not have done. throw them off a steady course. ing. We have heard about the recent death of CSUSB This group aims to help students bounce back from The PCC is located east of the Pfau Library and north alumnus Arthur Arzola in the Humboldt crash. these challenges as quickly as possible. Students meet ev- of the main health center entrance. This is a prime example that the death of a loved one ery Thursday from 2 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. in the PCC. Offi ce hours are Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to can come suddenly, especially when it is an accident, and “Growing through Grief” is another group the PCC 6:30 p.m. and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Chronicle Page 9 Features Monday, April 28, 2014 Wonder in technological world By ERICA WONG students today, named “Generation Me” by Jean Staff Writer Twenge, which according to Wesch, search for identity and recognition in a new media landscape. Kansas State University professor Michael The villagers in New Guinea don’t have this Wesch spoke last Thursday to a full-capacity room problem because their “Identity comes from rela- about the impact technology has had on our lives. tionships, not how they present themselves to oth- Wesch began by defi ning wonder as a sense of ers,” explained Wesch. elation, which leads to a sense of wanting to explore “We are not born with identity and recognition, the world around you. that’s why we go to college and struggle through our “Wonder is harder to achieve because of the twenties to fi gure that out.” technology around us, but technology may also be Today, we live in a world of infi nite choice. We used as leverage,” explained Wesch. become less and less happy and doubt ourselves as The purpose of technology is to open people up more options are presented to us. to each other, but instead has alienated and closed us Wesch coined this as the “Vicious Cycle of off from each other, according to Wesch. Whatever.” To combat this social dilemma, we can “If you’re totally immersed in media, it’s hard utilize technology in more humane ways to make a to see media’s effects,” said Wesch. better world for ourselves. As a graduate student, Wesch lived in a New Wesch offers an example from his own campus. Guinea village with no plumbing, no technology, K-State Proud is a student-led campaign at Kansas and no Internet access for eight years. State University. They were deeply immersed in each others’ Their motto is simple: Every dollar donated lives and with this shared vulnerability also comes helps a student at Kansas State when they need it empathy. most. Wesch asked the audience, “Empathy is on the A clip was shown to the audience of students decline. Is wonder on the decline as well?” paying for other students’ textbooks, handing out Ubiquitous computing is something that we cash, even helping someone parallel park. should be concerned about because there are com- Leveraging social media in a positive way dem- puters doing things humans can’t do, according to onstrates the best of what the digital landscape can Wesch. be – to fi nd our voice and share it with everybody Algorithms dictate what content we consume. else. For example, Netfl ix will predict what movies or “Our voice sounds so much better within the shows a user may want to watch. context of other peoples,” said Wesch. The changes brought on by this new technologi- There is a darkness to technology, but there cal revolution results in a change in media, which doesn’t have to be if we understand how it affects leads to changed relationships, and then ends up us. leading to changed habits, and ultimately changed Wesch concluded his presentation to a thunder- values. ous applause with, “We can’t allow technology to Greg Avetisyan | Chronicle Photo The result of this is the generation of college shape us. We have to shape it.” Wesch’s seminar explained how technology affects us and the importance of understanding it. Chronicle Page 10 Arts & Entertainment Monday, April 28, 2014 CONCERT REVIEW

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By DIANA RAMOS The light show went well with the band’s Asst. A&E Editor songs. They would turn a light blue when the songs were more soothing and mellow. Cage the Elephant’s performance on Friday The venue was intimate, yet it was April 18 left many feeling nostalgic and want- jam-packed. CCageage thethe ElephantElephant ing more. When the band was near their last song, The American rock band from Bowling they told the crowd that they have been the best Green, Kentucky performed in Ventura, CA crowd so far. selling out The Majestic Ventura Theater. When Cage the Elephant played their last When Cage the Elephant came out, they song, the crowd went crazy and began to chant, stomps all over Ventura saw a pair of burgers and fries patterned undies “One more song!” on stage and said, “You know it’s going to be The band took a few minutes before run- a good show when there’s underwear already ning back on stage and said, “You all are an waiting for us.” amazing crowd, much better than Coachella, Indeed, it was an amazing show. The vibes yeah F**k Coachella!” from the crowd were incredible; everyone was They performed two songs for their encore, eagerly anticipating the bands performance, and “Shake Me Down” and “Sabertooth.” when they fi nally made their appearance, the While playing “Shake Me Down,” Shultz loud cheers were deafening. and one of the guitarists climbed on top of the They opened up with “Spiderhead,” and speakers. as soon as they began to play, the crowd’s roar The guitarist asked the equipment manag- grew louder and they all began to sing along. ers to throw him his guitar. Shultz and the gui- Matt Shultz lead vocalist of the band is tarist then performed the last two songs from very passionate about his music. there. His passion was apparent in Ventura. He At the end of “Sabertooth,” Shultz stage appeared to be transported to another universe dived into the crowd from the tall speaker and while performing. crowd-surfed. The audience did not know how The energy he exuded while performing to respond. was eye-catching and contagious. They were The fans were so happy and excited; see- captivating throughout the entire performance. ing Shultz crowd-surfi ng and doing hand stands They would get so caught up in the music that within the sea of people was beyond words. If they would dance and jump all over stage. The you could not hear your thoughts before, you audience also seemed to feel the urge to jump defi nitely could not hear them now. and dance with them. Jessica Botello, a student at CSUSB said, Brad Shultz, In certain cases, a band will sound better on “I was expecting this concert to be crazy guitarist of a recording than they do in a live performance. with everyone jumping up and down. This Cage the This was not the case for Cage the performance was better than what I anticipated. Elephant goes Elephant. “I actually enjoyed it, and that’s not the crazy and Jamie Torres, student said, “Hearing type of music I’m into,” continued Botello. sends waves them on your iPod is one thing, but actually The crowd was amazing and the vibes were of energy as having them sing right before your eyes is out of this world. I am defi nitely going to an- he strums electrifying.” other one of their concerts. his guitar.

Diana Ramos | Chronicle Photo Matt Shultz, lead vocalist of Cage the Elephant stage dives into a sea of screaming fans and surfs across with the help of his fans. He interacted well with the crowd leaving the audience with one memorable show and a sense of nostalgia. Chronicle Page 11 Arts & Entertainment Monday, April 28, 2014 ALBUM REVIEW

PPhotohoto ccourtesyourtesy ooff MMargotpressargotpress Margot sling shots our senses By RACHEL MOLINA pianist Emily Watkins, trumpeter Hubert “This song caused me to remem- Staff Writer Glover, drummer Chris Fry, percussionist ber my fi rst heartbreak,” said student “Let’s have a party. Casey Tennis, and bassist Tyler Watkins. Kimberly Aguirre. Whimsical, dreamy and weirdly “Hello, San Francisco,” the cover “The gut wrenching feeling at hear- We’ll invite entertaining are the only words that can song of the album immediately grabs your ing the words that symbolized the end and describe pop rock band Margot and the attention with its beautiful collaboration thinking of nothing else but that person every body. Nuclear So and So’s. of instruments. for months after,” continued Aguirre The band is led by singer/songwriter “The song grasped my attention Some of the more interesting songs Tell them all that Richard Edwards who has been creating right from the start,” said student Angela on the album are “Getting Fat,” “Go their authentic sound for 10 years. Martinez. to Sleep You Little Creep” and “I Can’t we’re leaving, hang In their new album “Sling Shot To “The piano, acoustic guitar and Sleep My Eyes Are Flat.” Heaven,” the band’s authenticity shines vocals are mellow and extremely The song “Go to Sleep You Little the stars from through. enjoyable. I could imagine myself in a big Creep,” touches on a relationship between the ceiling.” “This record is a little bit of my life, a city slowed down by the powerful lyrics,” a father and son. little bit of my ideal life, and a little bit of added Martinez. “Your father loves you but he needs - WeddingWedding SongSong fi ctional life, invented from fragments of The lyrics in this album, very con- his peace,” sings Edwards. people I’ve known,” stated Edwards in an troversial cover topics of adulthood such In the middle of the song, you come interview with Paste Magazine. as heartbreak. to understand the son just wants to play “Making it was a joyful and A song that I really enjoyed was with his father but the father just wants to maddening experience. It’s maybe an al- “Flying Saucer Blues.” be left alone. bum about moving on while looking back, I felt this track was very relatable to “Sling Shot To Heaven” is a very pillar of salt or no,” Edwards added. anyone who has experienced heartbreak. mellow album that Margot and the A major authentic element that made “Flying saucer blues, nothing Nuclear So and So’s keep simple with an the album different was how it was re- changed, things still hurt. Flying saucer acoustic guitar, piano and let the lyrics corded on a two inch analog tape. blues, on my mind, I want you, back. speak for themselves. An analog tape allows the music to Nothing changed, you still left. So much The lyrics may not always be relat- be taken straight from the microphone, love, I want you back,” sings Edwards. able but they allow listeners to express giving the music a very raw and natural Edwards’s voice sounds distraught at their emotions and inner weirdness. sound. the reality that the person he loved is gone The album was released on April 22 The music was brought to life by and expresses his emotions through the and is now available on Sound Cloud and guitarist Andy Fry, cellist Jesse Lee, chords of his guitar. iTunes. Art and music to unite for one evening By MARLYN RODRIGUEZ of venders, food trucks, music, dance and Lower Commons and present Latin artist be participating. It will be located outside Opinions Editor art. Mongorama and UCLA Jazz Band. of the Visual Arts Building. Different events will take place that RAFFMA will have its annual art Pfau Library will host the activity If you are looking for a fusion of vari- cater to a wide range of audiences of all exhibition. Chalk-Art, where you can create art with ous arts and musical performances, the different ages. There is also going to be a Bohemi- chalk, as well as enjoy live music. best place to be is at the CSUSB campus The festival will begin at the Rob- an Fest, featuring henna artists, a drum Also at the library, there will be a on a lovely Friday afternoon. ert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art circle, vintage clothing vendors, nail art brown bag book sale and more art exhibits. CSUSB and the College of Arts and (RAFFMA) and continue all the way to the and screen-printing. There will also be art demonstra- Letters will hold the second Annual Arts Lower Commons. A competition, held by the tions, where you will get to see live glass and Music Festival on Friday, May 2. This The Art Walk will be fi lled with Underground Music Society and the San- blowing, ceramics and demonstrations festival will take place all over the CSUSB different booths displaying the paintings of tos Manuel Student Union called the Best inside the studios of the visual arts center. campus from 4 to 9 p.m. artists from all over the country. of the Bands, will also take place during The Festival is defi nitely worth going The festival will feature a wide variety A Jazz Festival will take place in the the festival. A variety of local bands will to and it is absolutely free. Chronicle Page 12 Arts & Entertainment Monday, April 28, 2014 Chronicle Page 13 Arts & Entertainment Monday, April 28, 2014 Chronicle Page 14 Sports Monday, April 28, 2014 Chronicle Page 15 Sports Monday, April 28, 2014 Major controversy follows Dodgers’ player

By ELIZABETH PIRAINO a cigarette-style boat, helmed by traffi ckers Staff Writer of a known Mexican drug cartel. The group was headed to Isla Mujeres, a small island Yasiel Puig, Los Angeles Dodgers’ off the coast of Mexico. outfi elder, has all the makings of a block- Halfway to Mexico, the boat ran out buster motion picture: star athlete, rescuer, of fuel and was adrift in the Caribbean Sea escapee, and is currently battling a $12 for several hours. Puig and his companions million lawsuit. were fi nally rescued by other members of Puig has successfully defected from the cartel who were able to bring them gas. Cuba after four failed attempts. Once the defectors arrived on shore, The 22-year old has already led an ex- they were whisked away to a motel room Photo courtesy of weareregalradio traordinary life but unfortunately Puig is where they were held captive for several NBA playoffs begins once again and the players from both East and West conferences are trying their best to be on top. not willing to share his story. weeks by the traffi ckers as they waited to Jesse Katz wrote in his Los Angeles get paid. Magazine article, “Escape from Cuba: Katz reported Despaigne said, “If they Yasiel Puig’s Untold Journey to the Dodg- didn’t receive the money, they were say- ers,” writes that “Puig has never publicly ing that at any moment they might give discussed his odyssey to the big leagues or him a machetazo”—a machete—“chop off NBA playoffs shoot even much of his life before that.” an arm, a fi nger, whatever, and he would The Dodgers signed Puig to a seven- never play baseball again, not for anyone.” year contract worth $42 million as an ama- The group of four was confi ned to one teur free agent in 2012. room and was fi nally rescued, under the Puig has a batting average of .312 cover of darkness, by members of another since being called up to the majors in June cartel. towards championship 2013 with an on-base-percentage of .386. The fi rst cartel claimed that they were Puig also has a capable glove, and com- never paid the full amount of money that By DONTE MEDDER age stars Demar Derozan and Terrence bined with his, accurate arm, has assisted was promised to them and they have issued Staff Writer Ross. in 12 put-outs this year. death threats against Puig. When it comes to age, however, the Scott Eden reported in “No One Walks Cartel members have also shown up at While the NCAA tournament wraps San Antonio Spurs core of Tony Parker, Off The Island” for ESPN Magazine that hotels where the Dodgers have been stay- up, attention has turned to the NBA Play- Manu Ginobli, and Tim Duncan seem to much of what has been said about Puig’s ing, to demand money from Puig. offs. have been around forever. journey to the United States has come from Eden explains that Puig’s legal trou- All year long teams have been jockey- When everyone writes them off, they his childhood friend, Yunior Despaigne, bles are from a $12 million Florida lawsuit ing for a playoff position and now the fi nal come right back as the number one seed in who defected with Puig and two others. fi led in Federal court, which accuses Puig 16 are set. the Western Conference. In a statement attributed to Puig last of, “wrongfully accusing a man of attempt- Questions asked at the beginning of They face another Texas team in the week, he acknowledged his recent troubles. ing to set up a defection.” the season will be answered. Dallas Mavericks who are powered by “I’m aware of the recent articles and The Dodgers have kept silent on the Can Lebron James win a third straight Dirk Nowitzki and their electric scoring news accounts. I understand that people controversy surrounding Puig and Ma- championship or are the Indiana Pacers guard Monta Ellis. are curious and have questions, but I will jor League Baseball issued the following ready to take a shot at the title? Can Kevin The Oklahoma City Thunder have have no comment on this subject. I’m only statement last week, “The safety and secu- Durant put a feather on the cap on what their work cut out for them as they face the focused on being a productive teammate rity of everyone in our sport is paramount seems to be a lock for his fi rst Most Valu- always aggressive Memphis Grizzlies. and helping the Dodgers win games,” said importance to Major League Baseball (the able Player award with a championship? The Grizzles seem to always give the Puig. League) cannot comment on such mea- Or do the Los Angeles Clippers legiti- western conference’s top seeds trouble. Eden recounts how Puig left Cuba on sures that have been taken.” mately have a chance to hang a banner in Although the Pacers claimed the num- the Lakers home arena. ber one seed on the East, they have hardly From seasoned veteran teams such as played like it in the past couple months. the San Antonio Spurs and Brooklyn Nets It showed in an opening game playoff to the fresh faced upstart teams such as the loss to the Atlanta Hawks at home. Portland Trailblazers and Toronto Raptors, They returned to contender form in everyone has one goal in mind-an NBA the second game winning by 16 points but Championship. in order to win an NBA championship, the The fi rst round has begun and some Pacers will have to play like they did dur- things have already become apparent. ing the regular season. For starters, LaMarcus Aldridge can- The Miami Heat look to be in champi- not be stopped by one man on the rockets. onship form taking apart the shorthanded He has 40 points in the fi rst two games of Charlotte Bobcats in game one and two. the playoffs. Al Jefferson, Bobcat’s leading scorer, is Aldridge has given the Portland Trail- suffering through a planter fascitis injury, blazers a two-game lead over the Hous- the Heat have taken a two game lead back ton Rockets heading back to Portland for to Charlotte where they will look for the games three and four. sweep. The Clippers and Golden State War- The fi rst steps to crowning an NBA riors are evidently forming a rivalry. From champion are underway. Golden State head Coach Mark Jackson There are many great competitive and Blake Griffi n getting almost nose to teams that will be coming from the East nose to Klay Thompson saying Blake plays and West coast divisions. like “a bull in a china shop.” Having a greater competition for that They have had bad blood between athletes that will be making it to the fi nal each other since their fi rst meeting this sea- playoffs that will be the best teams from son in October. the East and the West, giving a great spec- There is no better place to settle their ulation to the fans and the spectators that differences than the opening round of the come playoffs. Competing head to head to show who Another series to watch is the Toronto is the best team within the nation. Raptors facing the Brooklyn Nets. Although many teams will be back The battle of old verses young begins competing in the playoffs next year, the as the Nets, headlined by stars in the twi- chance to be in the playoffs isn’t always Photo courtesy of Business Insider light of their careers such as Paul Pierce guaranteed, making the playoffs one of the The controversy that follows Yasiel Puig is not going unnoticed by the press and fans, making this season a bumpy one. and Kevin Garnett, face off against new most important competitions in the nation. Sports Monday, April 28, 2014 WATER POLO TAKES A DIP Some reasons behind water polos termination and replacement

By SHANE BURRELL switch seems to be the new additions that Hatcher also made a comment that “But at the end of the day, our com- Sports Editor will be added to our school. this change is necessary to keep the mitment is to our CCAA membership and However, Hatcher has some mixed school’s commitment to Title IX, which maintaining our fi scal operations in an ef- SUSB athletics will feel a feelings about the trade. states that there should be an equal oppor- fi cient manner,” stated Hatcher. hard hit from the athletic “This is a time of mixed emotions for tunity for men and women in the college Maintaining the membership with department when our cur- both myself and Cal State San Bernardi- sports.” the CCAA is a great opportunity for our Crent water polo team is re- no,” said Hatcher. This policy means that schools and athletes to gain scholarships and be able placed with an all women’s track and fi eld Given the confusion on why this is colleges receiving federal funding can not to play some of the sports they enjoy and team. the best decision for the school Hatcher legally give preference to men. expand their talents as athletes. The shocking announcement to cut explained, “Adding track and fi eld makes Instead, they must allocate their re- Having the Track and Field only lim- the sport was made March 21 by Director sense on multiple levels, but in particular, sources to men and women in proportion ited to the female students and not the male of athletics, Dr. Kevin Hatcher and Mark it accommodates more of the interests and to their interest and enrollment,” stated by students excludes the talents that could be Reinhiller, Associate of Media relations. abilities of young women in our area.’’ Lisa Wade PhD, of Society Pages. utilized to help support our school. Hatcher states the decision was made Although Hatcher states that this The number of athletic teams might As for keeping up with Title IX, we in the best interest of the communities and change makes sense on multiple levels, it not have changed on campus, but the should be able to add this sport as co-ed, high schools of incoming students. still begs the question why the only open- dynamic of the athletics has defi nitely and look at another sport for the women “Track and fi eld is the single largest ing is for women. changed and not in favor of the students. of our campus. By doing this we might be high school sport for young women in our Track and Field is a sport of strength According to the school’s website of able to expand the range of male students immediate recruiting area of the Inland and endurance that both men and women Institutional Research, there are 23.6 per- verse female students as well as promote Empire,” stated Hatcher. are able to partici- cent more women than men on campus. the talents of all of our community and not The reason behind the pate in. In my opinion this statistic is factual just the female population. and does not suggest that the men who It appears that the university is reac- attend CSUSB are less athletic than the tionary to the shift toward female athletes women. verse male athletes in the department. By making the track and fi eld team Although in my opinion if the uni- only open to women, the school is versity will allow males to also enter the missing out on the talented men that track and fi eld program then this will give are able to benefi t the school. an opportunity to expand the budget in Hatcher stated that when the athletics as well as expand the popula- it comes down to it, that they tion of our student body, thus giving stu- must do what is right for the dents more opportunities to benefi t from budget, as well the depart- our school while being able to have more ment. funding for our athletics programs.

“Track and ﬁ eld is the single largest high school sport for young women in our immediate recruiting area of the Inland Empire.”

Dr. Kevin Hatcher Director of Athletics