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CSUSB Scholarworks California State University, San Bernardino CSUSB ScholarWorks Coyote Chronicle (1984-) Arthur E. Nelson University Archives 4-15-2013 April 15th 2013 CSUSB Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/coyote-chronicle Recommended Citation CSUSB, "April 15th 2013" (2013). Coyote Chronicle (1984-). 71. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/coyote-chronicle/71 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]. COYOTECHRONICLE.NET THE INDEPENDENT STUDENT VOICE OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN BERNARDINO SINCE 1965 MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2013 INNSIDESIDE TTHISHIS IISSUESSUE...... CCoyoteoyote Chronicle People would rather lose their wal- Check out Rihanna’s fi fth stop on the “Screaming Pose Guy” smashes his CVol. XLVI, No. 18 C lets than their phones? ...Pg. 6 Diamonds World Tour ... Pg. 8 way into the spotlight... Pg. 11 Coyotes gear up forCCOACHELLAOACHELLA ““GoodGood mmusicusic, ggoodood ppeopleeople, ggoodood ttimesimes. YYes,es, iit’st’s thatthat timetime ofof thethe yearyear again.”again.” PPhotohoto ccourtesyourtesy ooff AAstroZombee23stroZombee23 ||FlickrFlickr SSeeee sstoriestories oonn Pg.Pg. 7 North Korea missile threats cause media frenzy Students react to potential nuclear attacks as news and rumors go viral See story on Pg. 2 Aimee Villalpando | Chronicle Photos Chronicle Page 2 News Monday, April 15, 2013 How did we get here? A TURBULENT RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES & NORTH KOREA March 2012 North Korea plans to carry out a rocket test AAimeeimee VVillalpandoillalpando | CChroniclehronicle PPhotohoto in honor WORLD NEWS of Kim II April 2012 Sung, the nations Pyongyang founder launches rocket despite North Korea shocks the world with deadly threats President By AIMEE VILLALPANDO joint military exercise. tion to assert his power. October 2012 Obama’s warnings Staff Writer The Obama Administration contin- N. Korea claims to ued to display their support by announc- Coyotes react have devel- ith rumors circulat- ing plans to deploy ground-based missile Student Jose Quintero explains “I feel oped missiles ing about North Ko- interceptors. that students here at CSUSB are not that that can reach rea’s possible missile President Obama was quoted saying, familiar with the North Korea situation. I U.S. mainland Wthreats, the United “We agree now is the time for North Ko- feel that all their sources are coming from February 2013 States continues to take preventative ac- rea to end the kind of belligerent approach social media such as Facebook, which is North Korea carries tion despite their claims that an attack is they have been taking and try to lower tem- depriving them from educating themselves not expected. peratures,” on April 11 by CNN. and kind of formulates biases towards an- out underground At this point in time, the world is di- While many analysts believe North other country without having the right in- nuclear tests, vided on whether or not they believe North Korea’s threats surpass their capabili- formation to back up their speculations.” threatens U.S. Korea will carry out its promise of nuclear ties and are quick to dismiss the possibil- When asked how he thinks the situa- they will con- attacks on their enemies, South Korea and ity of any actions being carried out, there tion will play out, CSUSB student Joshua duct stronger tests the United States. are those who believe the mere existence Shuford maintains an optimistic outlook March 2013 North Korea’s vague expressions of of such a threat should be taken very seri- by asserting that “there shouldn’t be war, N. Korea threatens their intent to push the U.S. “to the brink ously. or threats of war … I believe somehow of war” has effectively pushed most into a “The Defense Intelligence Agency people are going to have a stronger voice to launch a preemp- panic. (DIA) assesses with moderate confi dence and keep peace.” tive strike against the North currently has nuclear weapons Another student Jaime Garcia takes a U.S. and The President responds capable of delivery by ballistic missiles, critical stance on the issue, “To a certain South Korea. however, the reliability will be low,” said According to CNN, U.S. Defense Sec- extent, yes, North Korea may be a rogue Starts re- retary Chuck Hagel reassures that, “we Rep. Doug Lamborn, according to CNN. nation, but at the same time I think the April 2013 have every capacity to deal with any action On the other hand, some people warn media here would like to demonize North leasing propaganda U.S. offi cials tell North Korea will take to protect this coun- that as a rogue nation, North Korea is ca- Korea. The truth is somewhere in the mid- of strike on U.S. CNN that N. try and the interests of this country and our pable of destructive, irresponsible behavior dle, but what we get is obviously our end, Korea has allies.” and should not be ignored. whatever they want us to think.” two loaded Despite popular belief that North Ko- The issue continues to develop and This was demonstrated when B-52 missiles bombers were paraded over South Korea rea will not pull through with their threats, there’s no evidence that shows whether or in March, which was said to be an annual, analysts recognize Kim Jong Un’s despera- not North Korea will follow through. GUN CONTROL Opinions still split as Obama pushes for tighter restrictions on guns By CALEB GASTEIGER said in a speech to The have has done nothing to Staff Writer Denver Police Academy on curb violence,” said Bill April 10. Rhinehart a Southern Cali- The National Rifl e This Academy is lo- fornia NRA member. Association (NRA) that cated only miles away from “In fact, I don’t believe backed members of the Re- the brutal Aurora movie anymore gun laws are go- publican party are doing all theater massacre where 12 ing to help anything.” that they can to make sure people were killed and 58 Rhinehart is not alone any gun legislation pro- others injured. in his feelings on the mat- vided by President Barack The fuel behind these ter. Obama is shot down. proposals also comes from There are 13 Republi- “Practical progress is the wake of the Newtown can senators who are prom- possible by enacting tough- school shooting where 20 ising to fi libuster any gun er background checks that children were killed along laws that will tighten regu- won’t infringe on the rights with six adults. lations of any kind on sales of responsible gun owners, and background checks, but will help keep guns out Not convinced according to the New York Caleb Gasteiger | Chronicle Photo of the hands of dangerous “I fi rmly believe that Times. people.” President Obama all of the gun laws that we Continued on Pg. 3 Chronicle Page 3 News Monday, April 15, 2013 U.S. AFFAIRS Compromise unlikely as NRA remains staunch Gay marriage goes Supreme Continued from Pg. 2 down on gun traffi cking and straw pur- chases, and fi nding ways to improve the Controversial Prop 8 and DOMA go up before Supreme Court This group includes Marco Rubio safety of our schools. of Florida, Ted Cruz of Texas, and Rand Straw purchases are when a private By KANDYCE HALL have already been offi cially recognized by Paul of Kentucky. agent buys a gun for someone who is le- Staff Writer the states. “I’m not really for guns on campus gally unable to purchase it. Once the cases hit court, more people by any means, but I’m defi nitely some- Some states, like California, already hile CSUSB students began to take a stand on gay marriage one who feels like we require a 10-day wait- relaxed during their rights. should be able to own ing period to purchase spring break, the Unit- U.S. Rep. Pete Visclosky, along with guns,” said CSUSB stu- At the heart of fi rearms, even from a Wed States Supreme members of Sojourners, a Christian orga- dent Christopher Bohse. private dealer. Court justices were busy listening to open- nization committed to faith in action for When asked about this debate, there are Former White ing statements on two prominent cases that social justice, have demonstrated their sup- the ability to own as- House Chief of Staff and could be the next milestone for gay rights. port for marriage equality. sault rifl es Bohse said, two sides wanting the current Chicago Mayor, California Proposition 8 and the De- Students on campus have begun to “You know, there is no same thing: the safety Rahm Emanuel, be- fense of Marriage Act (DOMA) were in- voice their opinions on the issue as well. reason for anyone to lieves this is not enough. troduced before the U.S. Supreme Court “I think you should be able to marry have an ‘assault weap- and freedom for the Emmanuel said in March 26 and 27 by former IBM program- who you love,” said student Caitln Thom- on.” aninterview with CNN, mer, Edie Windsor, to nationally recognize as. American people “There are gun pur- A main argument in the defense of Something chases done in Indiana Proposition 8 is that marriage laws should needs to be done and students. and then brought over. be left up to the state to decide. If the U.S. However, most So you need a uniform Supreme Court overturns Proposition 8, Americans stand behind some of the pro- policy on gun control.” right to marry is a the decision would encroach on estab- posals that Obama puts forth.
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