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Shooting at Tuition increase for fall 2017 North Park By Brittanie Gutierrez Staff Writer Elementary

The California State Uni- By Loydie Burmah versity (CSU) Board of Trustees Executive Editor approved a $270 tuition increase to take place fall 2017. Three people are dead, and According to a statement one child is currently in recovery released from the CSU Office of due to a murder-suicide that oc- the Chancellor on March 22, the curred at North Park Elementary tuition increase will “generate School in San Bernardino on the $77.5 million for student success morning of Apr 10. initiatives.” CSUSB alumna Karen “If our advocacy efforts do Elaine Smith, 53, and student not result in adequately funding Jonathan Martinez, 8 were shot the trustees’ budget request, when Smith’s estranged husband, the revenue generated by this Cedric Charles Anderson, 53 increase will allow us to add fac- entered her classroom. ulty, courses, advisors and other Brittanie Gutierrez | Chronicle Photo Smith graduated with a resources to improve students’ Tuition is set to increase by $270 in fall 2017, the first increase to occur since 2011. bachelor’s degree in Liberal opportunities for success,” said Studies, wrote CSUSB President CSU Executive Vice Chancellor offered. It can be hard to get the $270 increase is not taken towards books and stuff,” said Dr. Tomàs Morales in a statement and Chief Financial Officer Steve a class that only has one sec- lightly, despite benefits. student Brittany Logan. addressed: “Special Message to Relyea. tion open,” said student Shelly Currently, tuition is $5,472, This is the first tuition the CSUSB Community” sent to At CSUSB, students have Gunther. excluding the purchase of books increase since 2011. The increase colleagues and students on April felt the impact of lack of courses The revenue that will be and a parking permit, which was raised by 10 percent, from 11. available due to faculty short- generated from the increase will could potentially cost another $4,440, to the current cost of “I ask everyone to keep ages. be geared towards student suc- $300 and even $1,000. $5,472. Karen’s family and friends in During registration time, cess efforts, one of which will be By fall, it will now be That increase was $1,032, your thoughts and prayers over stress is at an all-time high the Graduation Initiative 2025, $5,742—minus those necessities nowhere near the $270 increase. the coming days, along with because the process becomes which plans to double graduation mentioned. Regardless of their academic those of the young child who was a game of ‘who can click the rates. “I think it’s going to put a lot standing in the undergraduate, also killed and the other student fastest.’ “With California current- of unnecessary financial stress graduate, doctoral, and teacher injured in the incident,” wrote “Every quarter there are ly on pace to fall one million on a lot of students. And not just credential programs, all students Dr. Morales. students having to scramble bachelor’s degrees short of the students who don’t receive aid,” will have to pay the tuition Martinez was airlifted to around to try to add a class or sit number required for the future said student Reyna Holguin. increase. Loma Linda University Medical in classes hoping for a spot to workforce, CSU campuses can According to the CSU press “There are many of us that Center where he was declared open up,” said student Alejandra graduate an additional 500,000 release, the increase will not have chosen CSUSB because it deceased, said San Bernardino Ronquillo. students over the next decade affect those who receive some is a place close to home and there Police Chief Jarrod Burguan in A course may be available with sustained funding for the form of financial aid services. are a lot of us who have chosen a second media press conference only during certain terms, which initiative,” according to the CSU “I think it’s going to make this campus because it’s the most that began at 3:30 p.m on April can cause complications with Office of the Chancellor. it harder for people who already affordable,” said Ronquillo. 10. graduating on time. In a community and campus have to pay out of pocket and for “With the rise in tuition “Johnathan Our Family “I would like to see an like CSUSB, where most stu- the people who take out loans be- this may no longer be the case,” Angel,” the GoFundMe page increase in the number of courses dents attend due to affordability, cause it’s less money they have continued Ronquillo. created by Martinez’s cousin Bri- anna Lopez for funeral expenses and other necessities, has raised about $129,000, surpassing the $10k goal listed on the webpage. Pfau & Yotie Talks bring Student Nolan Brandy, 9, Clothesline Project who was shot in the abdomen, T-shirts featuring testimo- Orwellian classic to CSUSB was released from the hospital on By Kimberly Orozco nies of the persistent problem of April 14. Staff Writer domestic violence are displayed from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m in Pfau’s Brandy suffered a cracked in public, to be viewed by visi- By Loydie Burmah Blue Ray Room located on the rib, according to a KTLA 5 The Women’s Resource tors. Executive Editor fifth floor (PL-5005). report. Center (WRC) tackles the A workshop took place A Yotie Talk panel featuring Continued online conversation of violence against in the Santos Manuel Student John M. Pfau Library and faculty members Dr. Chers- coyotechronicle.net women through The Clothesline Union (SU) between April 10th the University Diversity Com- tin Lyon of history, Dr. Chris Project Workshop. through April 14th in the WRC, mittee’s Yotie Talks cultivated Naticcia of philosophy, and Dr. The project started in Mas- and students were invited to a four-part program featuring Charles R. Metts of communi- sachusetts in 1990 to address vi- decorate the shirts. George Orwell’s classic, “1984,” cation will occur on April 26 in Veteran Student Diary olence against women. However, “This is my first time par- to encourage intellectual discus- PL-4005 from noon to 1 p.m. it has been adopted worldwide ticipating in something like this sion within the campus commu- A follow-up talk will be held Reflecting on the North Park to incite awareness and action and I’m really looking forward to nity. in PL-5005 on April 28 facitili- incident on Monday, April 10. through visual art testimonies. seeing the display,” said Saman- The program began on tated by Jeremy Murray, Assis- Opinions, Pg. 4 The WRC aims to address tha, a student. March 22, by encouraging the tant Professor of History. violence in relationships through “It’ll be insightful and campus community to read Visit Pfau Library News Lip Syncin’ Athletes The Clothesline Project on cam- almost like a support system to Orwell’s critically acclaimed online for more information pus. Students are encouraged to learn that we’re a united commu- dystopian work. regarding the program. Putting those vocals to practice, participate in decorating a shirt nity,” she continued. Fifty hard copies of the Gina Schlesselman-Tarango, athletes lip sync for their lives. to express their emotions and The decorated shirts will be book, and a Spanish translation academic reference and instruc- Sports, Pg. 6 experiences. displayed inside the SU through- e-book are available for rental at tion librarian, published a post “It’s awesome to know our out the following week in order Pfau. on the webpage titled “Update! Pet Abandonment campus has resources like the for others to engage with The The second part of the 1984: A Three-Part Examination” WRC to help raise awareness to Clothesline Project. program will feature of a film that contains thorough details. Pets are facing extremely harsh important issues such as domes- Continued on screening of 1984, directed by Join the discussion by en- conditions due to owner apathy. tic abuse,” said Vivian, a student. Features, Pg. 9 Michael Radford, on April 19, gaging with the community. Community, Pg. 13 News

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Editor in Loydie Chief Burmah

Managing Nicholas Editor Whitt

Community Alexander Editor Douglas

Emily Anne News Editor Espinosa

Opinions Loydie Editor Burmah Janet Curiel | Chronicle Photos In light of the recent incident, students, staff, and faculty wrote special messages on cards to North Park Elementary School. Arts & Veronica Entertainment Vicente Editor Spring Carnival blooms Lauren Sports Editor Jennings

Features friendship and engagement Gladys Oliva Editor and facts about breast cancer,” One late addition was the continued Smith. card making table for the stu- Online By Janet Curiel Jacob Collins Staff Writer The Services to Students dents, faculty, and staff of North Editor with Disabilities (SSD) & Work- Park Elementary, the site of the The John M. Pfau Library Ability IV brought a unique twist recent shooting where a man Multimedia Nylles lawn was buzzing with the to their carnival game. opened fire in a special education Editor Vernon excitement of Spring Carnival on “We have the impaired ring classroom, killing his estranged Wednesday, April 12. toss. Some students on campus wife, an 8-year-old student and Michael Copy Editor Isberto The event, coordinated by have glaucoma or cataracts and then himself. the Office of Student Engage- they’re visually impaired so we “My daughter attended that ment (OSE) provided food, want people to come here and school from 4th to 6th grade. I Distribution Manuel music and an upbeat atmosphere get a little dose of what some our feel connected to it, especially Editor Sandoval with DJ Ronnie Gibson, while students experience on a daily since I live around the corner over 24 clubs and organizations basis,” stated Alonso Curiel, a from the school,” stated Misty Julio Layout Editor Bernardo offered a variety of carnival-style representative from SSD. Levingston, Coordinator of the games to start the conversation Some of the feedback from OSE, who will be dropping off about their organizations. students was very impactful. the written letters herself. Community Steffanie Engagement Martinez From Kappa Delta Chi “I feel almost blind,” said “It hit close to home, it’s Manager Sorority, Inc. doing Henna Tat- Deja Easter when she put on the down the street, anything to toos to the Kinesiology Student cataract glasses. show support,” said Kathleen Association creating their own She said it’s a good expe- Montenegro on why she took the Faculty Mariam photo booth, the student organi- rience to see as a person with time to stop and write a card. Advisor Betlemidze zations brought their creativity glaucoma or cataracts. “To try and brighten their Advertising and uniqueness on display. “Now I understand what day,” said Nicole Ledesma about Linda Sand Manager One game presented by Lu- they go through,” said Easter, writing her card. bos Pilipino-American Student when asked if this experience The SMSU Pan African Staff Writers Organization was Tinikling, a inclined her to volunteer as a Center Student Success Center & Shamce Ahmad, Jon Anderson Jr, Arturo Brooks, Haley Brown, traditional folk dance that origi- note taker. the Osher Adult Re-Entry Center Alexis De La Cruz, Daisy Figueroa, nates from the Philippines. Students with Disabilities (OARC) will also be continuing Samantha Flores, Clairissa Gonzales, The dance involves the & WorkAbility IV had a student this effort and joined the cam- Franciny Gonzales, Blair Hernandez, Joshua Jacques, Robert Kimpler, beating, tapping, and sliding of whose grandmother had cata- paign #standingwithnorthpark Alejandra Lenos, Nicholas Linares bamboo sticks on the ground, racts, and he never knew what to let them know that CSUSB Janet Martinez, Arthur Medrano, Veronica Peon, Bibiana Perez, while other students attempted to she went through. stands with those affected by the Monica Rosales, Jason Samp, step over and through the mov- “He almost started crying incident. Elizabeth Taylor, Maylyne Togafau, Daniel Urenda, Tyler Vanderelst, ing bamboo sticks. [...] He was having a conversa- Letters can be dropped off at Saeed Villanueva, Courtney Wilkins, “It brings a lot of attention tion with us. So we are actually the Cross Cultural Center or the Amber Winters to all the organizations, and it going to send him the picture of OARC anytime Monday through Mail kind of gets them aware of the him with the glasses and he’s Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. opportunities available to them,” going to give it to his grand- They will be delivered on April California State University, San Bernardino said Rachel Lemon, at her table mother,” stated Curiel. 28 at 12 p.m. with the assistance University Hall, Room UH-037 for Grad Days, while handing out Students Myra Cortez and of Associated Student Incorpo- 5500 University Parkway cotton candy. Glen Bates were playing the rated (ASI). San Bernardino, CA 92407 One quirky game was Bra bean bag toss and picked up The San Bernardino City Pong presented by students from some free Mango lollipops with Unified School District shared Nursing Students Da- Office: (909) 537-5289 TOP: Sigma Lambda Gamma National chili provided by the student a post of the 9-year-old student vid Casaclang, Kathleen Mon- Advertising:(909) 537-5815 Sorority, Inc., who became offi- organization CRU. who was shot, Nolan Brandy, tenegro, and Nicole Ledesma Email:[email protected] cial sisters this past fall. Cortez believes there should who is now recovering according write letters to Northpark Website:coyotechronicle.net “One of our National Philan- be more events like this in order to his parents, as seen on ABC7 Elementary School. The Coyote Chronicle is thropies is actually Breast Cancer to have better interactions be- Eyewitness News. published every Friday for distribution Awareness, we saw an opportu- tween the students. Together, the student organi- on Monday during the academic session MIDDLE: Lubos PASO mem- by the Communication Department. The nity today to come out here at the “Honestly, with this hap- zations started the conversation bers, Harley Elegino and opinions expressed in the Chronicle are carnival and we just thought that pening today, I barely met her over the love of carnival food, those of the student writers and editors Shanelle Versoza, dancing Ti- and do not reflect the views of the univer- we would provide awareness for today,” said Bates about meeting games, philanthropies, fellow nikling. sity, its faculty, any other person or our philanthropy while having his new friend Myra Cortez. schools, and students, and seem- institution unless expressly noted. The fun and playing a game,” stated The event had a high turnout ingly brought lasting friendships appearance of any advertisement in the BOTTOM: Giant-sized Jen- Chronicle does not represent an Brittany Smith. of a few hundred students and and new members to clubs and ga pieces draws a crowd, endorsement of the products or services “We put the bras on there was overall a great experience organizations. advertised. The Chronicle reserves the provided by the Office of right to edit or reject all materials and we provided some statistics for those who participated. Student Engagement. submitted to the paper. Politics

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World Briefs Senate goes ‘nuclear’ By Emily Anne Espinosa News & Politics Editor for Neil Gorsuch Community Editor as LGBTQ+ rights and immi- By Daniel Urenda gration, it is hard to dismiss the Staff Writer power of the Supreme Court. April 13, 2017 “Not moving on Garland and Syria Earlier this month, Repub- going nuclear on Gorsuch have President Bashar al-Assad licans deployed the ‘nuclear been for the Republicans almost claimed that their government option’ to push Neil Gorsuch entirely a matter of minimizing had nothing to do with the chem- through to the Supreme Court, damage,” said political science ical gas incident that occurred on leaving CSUSB students and professor, Scot Zentner. April 4, stating that the allega- faculty not entirely sure what this Even with the confirmation tions that his forces had purpose- means for the future. of Gorsuch, the Democratic party ly poisoned Syrian citizens is Gorsuch was confirmed on can still have a strong foothold in “100 percent fabrication.” Friday, April 6, with a final vote the Supreme Court as five of the of 54-45. current justices have been known April 14, 2017 On the following Monday to lean left on some social issues. Daniel Urenda | Chronicle Photo morning, he was officially sworn However, it is clear that the Gorsuch was sworn in as Supreme Court Justice on April 10. North Korea in as the newest Supreme Court handful of issues the Supreme Vice Minister Han Song Justice. Court has been split on for the can at least agree that the Repub- the Court differently than they Ryol stateed that “we will go With the need for 60 votes past year may be dealt with much lican Party’s use of the nuclear did beforehand.” to war” if the U.S. chooses to now gone, majority parties will differently now that there are option may eventually work While many are confident provoke them. “We certainly no longer need to nominate judg- nine justices once again. against them. that Gorsuch will be as conserva- will not keep our arms crossed es that appeal to both sides. Professor Zentner further “It may then turn out that tive as his predecessor, only time in the face of a U.S. pre-emptive Though this is seen by explained that though he mostly a Democratic president with a will tell if this is the case. strike,” said Han. many as a controversial series of agreed with the claims that Democratic Senate could, much “He might end up being as events, Republicans have cited Democrats had been shortsight- as the Republicans did with bad as Scalia, but I guess we’ll April 14, 2017 the Democratic Party’s usage of ed, he believed Trump might Gorsuch replacing Scalia, ap- just have to wait and see,” said Afghanistan the ‘nuclear option’ in 2013 as a not be in office the next time a point a liberal justice to replace student Rebecca Hernandez. When the U.S. dropped precedent for their actions. Supreme Court Justice needs to the liberal Ginsburg,” Zentner Though nothing has been the non-nuclear “mother of Additionally, some are be replaced. continued. confirmed, there have been all bombs,” 36 ISIS militants saying that Democrats knew the “I really don’t agree with Another area of speculation rumors that Justice Anthony were killed and their base was filibuster would leave Republi- what Trump is doing, but this is how Gorsuch will vote on fu- Kennedy is planning to retire destroyed. “No civilian has been cans with little recourse, espe- seems like it could be a double ture issues as part of the Supreme from the Supreme Court. While hurt and only the base [...] was cially with the loss of Antonin edged sword,” said student Mar- Court. Kennedy has mostly acted as a destroyed,” said Afghan Ministry Scalia last year. tin Garcia. Zentner explained, “Justices, conservative, he has been known Spokesman Dawlat Waziri. In an age of increasingly It appears that individuals on particularly those appointed by to side with liberals on certain polarizing social issues, such all sides of the political spectrum Republicans, sometimes act on issues. Equal Play v. Equal Pay A UNIVERSITY The complaint cited num- By Maylyne Togafau bers from the U.S. Soccer Feder- COURSE LIKE THIS Staff Writer ation’s 2015 financial report, and argued that although the reigning TAKES COURAGE. The U.S. Women’s Soccer World Cup Champions raked in team have finally reached a almost $20 million more revenue START STRONG with Army ROTC. You’ll develop consensus with the U.S. Soccer than the USMNT the previous unmatched leadership skills while you earn money for Federation on the terms of their year, they were paid about four tuition. And, when you graduate and complete Army new collective bargaining agree- times less. ROTC, you’ll commission as an officer in the U.S. Army. ment (CBA). The financial report also re- Learn more at goarmy.com/rotc Major terms of the new quires both the men’s and wom- contract include a substantial en’s teams to play 20 “friendly” base-wage increase, better travel games a year. accommodations, and some But the women receive a licensing and marketing rights bonus of $1,350 for a winning for the United States women’s game, whereas men are guaran- national soccer team (USWNT). teed $5,000 in those same games, In a joint statement, U.S. regardless of the outcomes. Soccer and the United States CSUSB’s men’s soccer play- women’s national soccer team er Daniel Looker agrees that “the players’ associations announced U.S. women’s national team is their excitement to “continue far better than the men’s team as to build the women’s program far as their performance in world in the U.S., grow the game of soccer.” soccer worldwide, and improve “The men’s World Cup the professional lives of players brings in far more revenue than on and off the field.” the women’s does […] it simply Previous to the new agree- means that people prefer to ment, it took several negotia- watch men play,” Looker con- tions, a handful of lawsuits, and tinued. a near strike for both parties to Equity is not a new idea, reach a compromise. even in professional sports, Five high-profile play- although there continues to be ers filed a complaint with the new ways in which it is either Equal Employment Opportunity fought for or argued against. 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CAIR Response to OPINION: locate one of the parents, they By Arturo Brooks walked me in order to bypass “Debunking: ‘Who are the Refugees?’” Staff Writer security. I began by asking simple It was a normal sunny questions, such as how they caused the U.S. to take this https://www.aclu.org/info- Monday morning in San Ber- were feeling and if they were By Hussam Ayloush course of action.” Can one re- graphic/guantanamo-numbers nardino when a tragic event still concerned. Contributing Writer ally believe that their irrational Yet another false statement occurred: North Park Elementa- The parents I interviewed fear of innocent people solely by Brooks, “Ayloush also stated, ry was shaken by a shooting. praised the San Bernardino Dear Editor, on the basis of their ethnic, na- “White people are the biggest When I first heard of Police Department (SBPD) for A recent commentary tional, or religious background domestic terrorists,” not reveal- this tragic event unfolding, I handling the situation swiftly written by Arturo Brooks lacked could justify mistreating them ing his source.” No, I did NOT wondered, was this a terrorist and professionally. the most basic standards of and denying them due process? say this, not even close. attack, an angered student, or a In the light of the horren- integrity, fairness, or journalistic To highlight the plight of Without any regard to troubled individual? dous event that had taken place professionalism or ethics. The current refugees, I drew a paral- integrity or accuracy, he placed I sat in class observing my earlier in the day, I was shocked clearly bias-driven commentary lel between how, during WWII, his fake quote of me between fellow classmates, curious to to hear children singing and included multiple slanted char- we turned away Jewish refugees quotation marks. What I actually see how they would respond. laughing. acterizations of both the content fleeing Nazi brutality and how said (and the video of the talk They responded as I ex- The reasons why parents and intent of panelist contribu- we are currently doing the same is available) is that our govern- pected them to, in a shock and were so relieved with the SBPD tions of the “Who Are the Ref- to Syrian refugees fleeing Assad ment’s statistics indicate that the alarmed manner. was because they did their best ugees?” forum held at CSUSB and ISIS brutality. Brooks number one source of domestic Murmurs began to spread in to keep the children’s spirits up, on Feb. 21. His article contains shockingly excused the rejection terrorism in America is White the class, questioning, “Is this as well as with the help from blatant misrepresentations of the of those Jewish refugees by the supremacist and White militia another terrorist attack?” other campus and community lectures and many alternative U.S. under the pretext of “pro- groups. There is a big difference We received campus secu- members. Community members facts that can easily be exposed. tection of national security in between those two statements rity emails on the situation and included Sodexo and Stater Since I was one of the invited light of current events and fears and it is clear that Brooks is how to react. Bros., which swiftly provided panelists, I will comment on a of that time.” Those arguments intent on defaming and misrep- Maintenance came by to snacks and water. few of his misrepresentations. clearly explain why he has no resenting me in order to advance made sure our door was locked With talking to the parents, Brooks started his commen- problem with the current Is- his clearly anti-Muslim views. from the outside. I began to think and look at tary by excusing Islamophobia lamophobia and anti-immigrant https://www.nytimes. Within the last ten min- the situation from a military because, in his words, people policies. com/2015/06/25/us/tally-of-at- utes of my hour long class, we perspective, with me being a have “legitimate concerns of Illustrating how Islam- tacks-in-us-challenges-percep- received news that the situation combat veteran of Operation illegal immigration and involve- ophobia has led our country tions-of-top-terror-threat.html was under control and classes Enduring Freedom (OEF) of ment in international conflicts.” to engage in policies that go https://www.nytimes. would continue as usual. how the situation was handled No, Islamophobia and any other against our values of justice and com/2015/06/16/opinion/the- Not truly understanding and even what the shooter had form of bigotry are never ac- due process, I mentioned how other-terror-threat.html?_r=0 ) the situation at hand, I took it done. ceptable. One can be concerned the US-run Guantanamo de- There is so much more to upon myself to gather the facts The sad part about hearing about national security without tention center held hundreds of write about to debunk Brooks’ myself and seek an explanation how the situation unfolded was promoting fear of an entire race men and boys without charges alternative facts and reality; of the event. that all I could come up with is or religion. Doing that makes or due process. Brooks blatantly however, I believe that the best I knew I had to find my how something broke the cam- one a bigot, a racist. used alternative facts in order to way to learn about that infor- own explanation, not only for el’s back and pushed this man Driven by a twisted under- justify the injustices in Guan- mative event is to watch it for the newspaper, but to see how to do this heinous act. standing of patriotism, Brooks tanamo. He claimed that there yourself. things were handled from a first I am not giving this man then went on to justifying or were more than 500 convictions I invite the campus com- person perspective and not from any sympathy, but something whitewashing the various ex- on terrorism related charges. munity to view the standing word of mouth. ticked him off to do this. amples of racism and bias that However, these numbers are room only event, which was To see what was happening, But it doesn’t matter what I discussed from the history of not related to Gitmo. The real made public to everyone at: at 1:10 p.m., I rushed to Phys- caused him to snap, what mat- our country. facts are that 779 people were https://www.youtube.com/ ical Education building, Room ters is a young boy was killed in He complained that my placed in Gitmo. ONLY 8, not watch?v=r7hUcvlYZ_0&fea- 101, where the children from the process. information regarding the en- 500, were convicted by illegit- ture=share. the North Park Elementary were What bothered me the most slavement of Africans some- imate military commissions, Ignorance, fear, and bigotry being sheltered. wasn’t the fact that this had how made “the U.S. to appear three of these convictions have can only be challenged through The campus security had happened, but the amount of at- guilty.” And in response to my been reversed. Basically, there information. blocked off areas surrounding tention that people had focused condemnation of our country’s were five convictions out of 732 Hussam Ayloush, M.B.A. the building. on themselves rather than on the immoral incarceration of over illegal detentions. After many Executive Director I asked around to find a children. 100,000 Japanese Americans in years of illegal detentions, 532 Council on American-Is- way to get closer to the build- I understand that we must isolated concentration camps were released by former U.S. lamic Relations ing, so that I could ask parents move on with our lives, howev- during WWII, Brooks objected president George W. Bush and Greater Los Angeles Chap- how they were feeling and how er, at the same time, those who that I “neglected to explain the 198 were released by former ter they felt that the situation was are in harm’s way come before reasoning behind the scare that U.S. president Barack Obama. Anaheim, CA handled. us. When I was finally able to

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Page 5 April 17, 2017 The 2017 NBA Playoffs to win the MVP, Russell West- “When you have Lebron and the Warriors. that they won’t be in the champi- By Tyler Vanderelst brook of the Thunder and James James on the court it is hard In the past four years, this is onship game. Staff Writer Harden of the Rockets. to pick any team to beat them the second time the same teams However, with Lebron The Rockets will go into because he is so good he can sin- have played each other in the James, the Cavaliers will still The National Basketball this game as the favorite to win gle-handedly take over a game,” finals in back-to-back years. Pre- have a shot to make the champi- Association (NBA) playoffs are because they are the No. 3 seed said Syed. viously, it was a battle between onship games as well. underway and the 2016 NBA while the Thunder are the No. 6 However, many people the Spurs and the Heat. Round one will run through Champions, the Cleveland seed. One fan, Christian Cisneros believe that the championship With the Warriors having April 24 at the earliest and April Cavaliers are set to make a run said this will be one of the best game this year will be a repeat of arguably the best team in the 30 at the latest depending on how for their second straight champi- series this year. the past two years, featuring the NBA and being on a hot streak long each best of seven series onship title, but it is looking like “I can’t wait to see the two same two teams in the Cavaliers right now it is hard to imagine goes. they will not start as the No. 1 MVP candidates prove why they seed like last year’s playoffs. should be MVP in a seven-game This time of year is a crucial series,” said Cisneros Quarter-finals time for many NBA teams as For the Eastern Conference, Warriors Celtics they focus on winning games to the Boston Celtics took the No.1 improve their seedings. seed and were followed by the Trail Blazers Bulls Teams that are normally in Cavaliers with the No. 2 seed. Semi-finals the playoffs that are projected to The Toronto Raptors, Washing- make it this year from the West: ton Wizards and Atlanta Hawks Clippers Wizards are Golden State Warriors (No. grabbed seeds three, four and 1), San Antonio Spurs (No. 2), five, respectively, while the and Los Angeles Clippers (No. Milwaukee Bucks scooped up Jazz Finals Hawks 4). seed No. 6. The other teams rounding up The Indiana Pacers took the the West are: Houston Rock- No. 7 seed and the Bulls nabbed Rockets Raptors ets (No. 3), Utah Jazz (No. 5), the No. 8 seed, leaving the Heat Oklahoma City Thunder (No.6), out of the playoffs. Thunder Bucks Portland Trail Blazers (No. 7) This year marks Lebron and Memphis Grizzlies (No. 8). James’ first time not as the No. One match up that plenty 1 seed in the East since he has Spurs Cavaliers of people will have their eyes joined the Cavaliers. on will be the Houston Rockets Shakir Syed is a Cavaliers Memphis Pacers against Oklahoma City Thunder. fan who believes his favorite This round one playoff game team will still win the champi- Illustration by Julio Bernardo will feature the two front runners onship. The NBA 2017 playoffs start on Saturday, April 15 with the first game starting at noon. Sports

Page 6 April 17, 2017 ‘Yotes honor Cherniss Athletes and Coyote sports teams, the vice the team. By Lauren Jennings president of Student Affairs, “We talk a lot about winning Sports Editor Athletic Department employees and stuff like that and it does and former university president bring people closer together, but fans unite The final win of the volley- Albert Karnig. the kids here are the real reason This lip sync battle is a ball teams’ 2016 season was a “It’s really a special today for all this,” said Cherniss. “To By Brandon Staton chance to see CSUSB athletes out big one, both for the school and for me to have president Karnig my current players who are won- Contributing Writer of their comfort zones. Lip sync- for head coach Kim Cherniss. and his wife Marilyn here derful and give me a lot of grief, ing is going to take some real guts The win against Central Wash- because they were so front-and- that’s all part of the fun.” The Athletics Department for the athletes. ington University in the NCAA center for our student-athletes,” Cherniss humbly thanked has put together a Lip Sync Battle “We are all going to be ner- West Regional was Cherniss’ said Cherniss. members of the Athletics De- between each athletic team with vous and there are some cra- 600th with the Coyotes. Interim Director of Ath- partment staff, Coussoulis Arena the fans helping to decide the zy songs being performed so it To celebrate such a historic letics Morgan Walker started employees, trainers and her winner. should be real funny,” said Daryl moment, the Coyote Athletics the ceremony by welcoming coaches, knowing the importance Fans may know the names Adigwu, guard for men’s basket- Department hosted an event attendees and thanking everyone of teamwork and each job being and stats of the players on the ball. featuring a legacy video and an in attendance. an asset for overall success. court or field, but fail to know The event will bring the ath- award presentation. Vice President of Student “Our team; when I say our what athletes do when they are letes and students together, pro- Current and former team Affairs, Brian Haynes spoke team, I mean all of them,” said not in their uniforms. moting school spirit and possibly members attended the event next, offering up factoids about Cherniss. “All 26 years, that’s Athletics Academic Advis- creating new friendships. along with coaches from other Cherniss’ accomplishments with our team.” er, Megan McGarry created this School spirit is one of the event to form a stronger bond biggest parts of college sports, as between the Coyote sports teams the athletes want to win and per- Cherniss & and students. form well for their fellow class “This will build a family at- mates. the Coyotes mosphere to a sports programs This will be the first Lip Sync that we really need to succeed,” Battle for the athletics teams, one • The 2016 season said McGarry. of many changes for the Athletic marked Cherniss’ The battle is set up by rounds, Program that wants to bring the 26th year with the where each team will face one an- winning atmosphere back to San Coyotes other in the battle for a lip sync Bernardino. victory. Students attending the event • She has led the volley- “Our coaches told us the are allowed to brings signs for ball program to 12 winning mentality goes with ev- their favorite team just like if they CCAA titles in the erything so we have to win,” said were at a game. Dylan Leonard, a member of the Student attendance will be past 16 seasons men’s basketball team. important as the judges need help All sports teams will be par- to decide the winners of each • Each of last 20 sea- ticipating in this contest, which round based on the crowds reac- sons with a final win- promises to be full of good tion to each group. loss record of 20 wins match-ups. Yotes are encouraged to view or more The last two teams standing the “friendly” battle to contribute will meet at the athletes’ banquet to campus spirit and, of course, • 17 straight appear- for the finale. enjoy a good laugh. ances in the NCAA Athletes are required to wear The judges will be the stu- tournament outfits that complement their cho- dent-athletes who decided not to sen song. perform in the event. The judges will base their To see what team will be • 6 NCAA Regional scores on style, creativity and crowned the first Lip Sync Battle titles dance moves. Champion, or meet the members Some songs that will be per- of your favorite athletics team, • 9 former players have formed include “Say My Name” visit the Performing Arts building gone on to play pro- Lauren Jennings | Chronicle Photo by Destiny’s Child and “Candy on April 29 at 6 p.m. fessional volleyball V.P. of Student Affairs, Brian Haynes and Coach Kim Cherniss. Shop” by 50 Cent. NHL teams quest for the Stanley Cup in June as the date will be deter- With the first-round loss as long as I can remember and Montreal has quite a bit of By Gabriel Ramos mined depending on the timing to the Nashville Predators last I’m growing impatient waiting history behind them as they’ve Contributing Writer of the first three rounds. season, they look to push past for our next title, but I believe been around for over 100 years The Pittsburgh Penguins their opponents as the odds are in we have a chance this year,” said and continue to fight their way The time has come for the hosted the Columbus Blue Jack- their favor. Tephanie Martinez. into postseason play. National Hockey League (NHL) ets while the Montreal Canadiens They are predicted to win The LA Kings failed to The Canadiens had an as- regular season to wrap up and for hosted the New York Rangers. four games to one over the make it to the playoffs for the tonishing run between the 1950’s playoffs to get underway to see The Boston Bruins paid a visit Predators, according to sports second time in the last three and 1970’s where they were able who will be this year’s winner of to the Ottawa Senators and the writer Rob Goldberg of Bleacher years after winning the Stanley to rack up 16 of their 23 Stanley the Stanley Cup. St. Louis Blues went over to Report. Cup twice in the last six. They’ll Cups. Of the 30 teams in the NHL, Minnesota to take on the Wild. Although odds are in their sit out and watch the playoffs Since then they’ve won only only 16 will get the chance Last but not least the San Jose favor for the first and second from home as they wait for an- two cups which came in 1986 to battle through four playoff Sharks flew to Canada to take on rounds they are predicted to lose other opportunity next season. and 1993. rounds to be crowned champi- the Edmonton Oilers. the conference final to the St. The Ducks and the Kings are They’ve been on a long ons. The Anaheim Ducks have Louis Blues by one game (4-3 fan favorites in Southern Califor- drought since then and are look- April 12 kicked off the qualified for the playoffs for the overall). nia, with a strong rivalry between ing to defeat the odds and claim NHL playoffs with five games fifth straight year but are still After speaking to a couple of the two both on the ice and in the back that throne that they once being played throughout the in the hunt for their first Stan- students on campus and asking stands. conquered. league. The first round will take ley Cup Title since the ’06-’07 them about their thoughts on the The Montreal Canadiens The Washington Capitals place through at least April 19 season. playoffs very few said they even made the playoffs this year after have made the playoffs in eight but could last until April 26 if The Ducks finished the reg- watched the NHL or had very falling short last season. They of the last nine seasons, but have necessary. ular season with a four-game win little interest in the subject. lead all the franchises with23 not been able to get past the Although playoffs have streak, with two of them coming However, one student stood Stanley Cups but are predicted to second round. already begun, the Stanley Cup against their first-round oppo- out in her Anaheim Ducks jersey. lose in the first round against the Continued online will not be won until sometime nent, the Calgary Flames. “I’ve been a Ducks fan for New York Rangers. coyotechronicle.net Sports

Page 7 April 17, 2017 Quakes silver anniversary

Photo courtesy of Rancho Cucamonga Quakes LoanMart Field, formerly the Epicenter, has been home to the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes since their inaugural season back in 1993. the team and 200+ entries later, affiliations in 2011, becoming a ular bobblehead giveaways and will be recognizing employees By Lauren Jennings the Quakes were born. Los Angeles Dodgers affiliate. weekly promotions, the Quakes and ticket holders. Sports Editor Their first game, played on The 2013 season brought have continued to draw new “We actually have a staff April 8, 1993, was a 7-3 victory a name change to the Epicenter and returning fans to Rancho member that has been here 25 It has been 25 years since over the now defunct High Des- as LoanMart and the Quakes Cucamonga every year. years, Linda [Rathfon, Assistant the city of Rancho Cucamonga ert Mavericks. merged for a ten-year partner- “We are going to have six GM/Group Sales] has been here welcomed the Quakes, a Minor The very next year, the ship that renamed the stadium celebration nights throughout 24, and we have almost 20 sea- League Baseball team, with open Quakes won their first California LoanMart Field. the season,” announced Riddle. son ticket holders that have been arms. League Championship. In 2015, the Quakes snapped “We’re going to wear a tip of the with us since the very beginning The team is still going After shattering attendance a 21 year-long championship cap to our old pinstripe uniforms and we’ll be recognizing those strong, offering a large round- records in their first four seasons, drought, sweeping the San Jose and we’re going to be raffling folks,” said Riddle. up of promotions, theme nights the Quakes welcomed their 2 Giants in three games. those off throughout the season The Quakes will also be and giveaways to celebrate their millionth fan to the stadium in On April 5, the city of with the proceeds going to our honoring scouts on Scout Night, silver anniversary. 1997. Rancho Cucamonga opened up sponsor of the event, which is members of the military with “When we start talking “We’ve had 6.5 million their City Council meeting by Loma Linda Children’s Hospi- Military Appreciation Night and about celebrating 25 years, I people visit our stadium or come introducing a proclamation of tal.” students with Back to School think the reaction we’ve gotten to our city to experience the celebration for the Quakes start- In addition to the celebra- Night. across the board is somewhere Quakes,” mentioned Riddle. ing season number 25. tion nights, the Quakes will also “We’re thrilled to have them between shocked and astonished, In 2001, the Quakes signed “They [Quakes] have offer up five bobblehead nights, [the fans] come back out and which I think is for two reasons,” on to be the minor league affili- certainly helped put Rancho a magnet schedule giveaway, a celebrate with us,” said Riddle. said Grant Riddle, Quakes Vice ate of the Los Angeles Angels of Cucamonga on the map,” said L. replica pinstripe jersey, a Quakes The Quakes will continue President and General Manager. Anaheim, after being a San Di- Dennis Michael, the Mayor of hat, a team photo and a set of to offer their fan favorite weekly “I think it is, hopefully, because ego Padres affiliate since 1993. Rancho Cucamonga. 2017 Quakes baseball cards. promotions. the time flies when you’re having After 10 years with the With the aid of multiple Along with giveaways to Mondays are for Social a good time and it’s certainly Angels, the Quakes switched Major League rehabbers, pop- celebrate the season, the Quakes Media Monday, Tuesdays are for because we have such a beautiful Recycle Tuesdays, Wednesdays facility.” are Bark in the Park, Thursdays The Quakes got their start are Thirsty Thursdays, Fridays in Rancho Cucamonga in 1993, offer $1 Family Feast Night or but their roots trace back to 1966 a giveaway, Saturdays feature when the team played in Lodi, fireworks and Sundays are high- Calif. lighted by Kids Eat Free Sunrun Since then, they have played Sunday. in Ventura and right here in San More information on these Bernardino. promos can be found on the In 1987, the franchise began Quakes Website. playing at Fiscalini Field, which “The city council and the is now home to the CSUSB base- city of Rancho Cucamonga wish ball team, playing there through to recognize and support Rancho the 1992 season. Cucamonga Quakes baseball and While playing at Fiscalini, the great family entertainment the team was known as the San it has brought to our city by cel- Bernardino Spirit. ebrating their 25th anniversary On Nov. 14, 1991, ground season,” concluded Michael. broke for the new stadium in The Quakes 25th season Rancho, which would come to be celebration will last through Sep- known as the Epicenter. tember, so pick a game and come In September of 1992, fans Lauren Jennings | Chronicle Photo celebrate with the city of Rancho were asked to choose a name for Cucamonga. The Quakes released this 25th anniversary logo to celebrate their years of excellence. Features

Page 8 April 17, 2017 Craft Therapy: calming the mind “It keeps your mind off the them. We get kind of locked into event. She also participated in By Jason Samp problems you have like you know work and school and it’s all work. the craft session, and encouraged Staff Writer with the new quarter,” said stu- This is a time to recharge and have all students to come and relieve dent Jose Angel Hernandez. fun and learn about themselves a stress. Craft therapy is an activity This event is planned for bit,” continued Webster-Henry. “Try something new and that promotes self-discovery, every Thursday afternoon this She made it a point that all maybe something that you empowerment, relaxation, stress quarter, offering students multiple majors at CSUSB are recom- wouldn’t have normally been relief and personal fulfillment. opportunities to attend. mended to attend craft therapy. exposed to,” said Johnston. CSUSB students who partici- “We wanted to do it kind of “Not everyone here is an “You don’t have to be an art- pated in the Craft Therapy session late in the week where classes art major so trying to let people ist to do something like this. You on Thursday, April 6 confirmed may be over for them for the week creatively express themselves and can just be any kind of student,” that crafting did help them to relax and give them a way to recharge maybe they are a math major or Johnston continued. and relieve stress. and go into the weekend feeling something and they don’t get a lot The attendance for the first The event began with a few refreshed,” said Webster-Henry. of opportunities to do that,” said week was much higher than minutes of socializing among the “I think it’s good for them to Webster-Henry. expected, and this encouraged the participating students. take care of themselves, do some- Peer Health Educator, Kas- facilitators to gather more supplies Heather Webster-Henry, Out- thing creative, something just for sandra Johnston, helped host the for the coming weeks. reach Coordinator as well as Fam- Jason Samp | Chronicle Photos ily and Marriage Therapist from the Counseling and Psychological Services, described the event as “an experience where the chatter of the mind is pushed aside.” The craft for the April 6 event was blackout poetry, and every week the craft changes. Tess Webster-Henry, Senior Health Educator, administered a meditation process to prime stu- dents’ mental state to begin. Once ready, students were asked to examine a page from a book and mark any words that stood out to them. After a while, designs began forming that created a visual poem, making the words pop off of the page. Students who attend- ed craft therapy claimed that they did experience a relieved mental state of mind. Students decide to attend Craft Therapy located in the Upper Commons, in order to feel relaxed and empowered. The importance of eating breakfast

“Study after study shows said student Alejandra Rivera. By Monica Rosales that people who eat breakfast Going to the store just to buy Staff Writer function better. [Students] do yogurt and fruit can be a cheaper better in school, and have better alternative for a quick breakfast College students have a concentration and more energy,” and students can find amazing busy schedule and sometimes it stated Dr. Marcie Beth Schnei- deals in their local grocery stores gets in the way of what matters der, in an article from Healthy weekly ads. most, like consuming a healthy Children. Healthy Children was Most students already have breakfast. created by the American Acade- items that can be used in a vari- With a society that is con- my of Pediatrics. ety of ways to make something tinuously on the go and school Many studies have linked small and convenient for one to expenses growing, it’s easy for eating breakfast to good health, start their days such as peanut students to skip meals in order to better memory, concentration and butter, milk, eggs, oatmeal and move on with their day and save lower chances of health problems fruit. a few bucks. “I can’t image not eating Meal prepping has also be- Breakfast is an essential in the morning, but it is not come a very popular alternative meal of the day because it pro- always easy on days I have to ensure sustenance throughout vides a healthy start to the day multiple tests, projects and hours the day. and is needed to maintain energy. to work,” said student Dante “Oatmeal is my life saver. According to Healthy Richards. I normally put it in a small con- Children, 30 percent of college Taking time out of the day to tainer at night and in the morning students go regularly without make or get a healthy breakfast I pop it in the microwave to heat having breakfast. does not need to take long or cost it up, add some sugar or addi- “With work and school, I’m a fortune. tional fruit too if it happens to running around like crazy and I Many students lean to be around,” said student Joseph love to sleep in, so I just gave up alternatives, such as finding Mills. on the idea of breakfast just so other foods around the house or As a college student, it takes I can make it to class and work couponing to find great deals on a little creativity and saving tech- on time,” said Andrea Thomas, simple items. niques to receive the most out of student. “I always find something to the food we buy. Skipping important meals of eat in the morning, my go to is Eating breakfast is not only the day, such as breakfast, can do toast with something on the side, cheap, but it gives students the more harm to a student than ben- sometimes even a sandwich or a right energy and focus they need Photo Courtesy of Google Images efit them for a variety of reasons. protein shake if it’s a busy day,” to keep up in life. It is imperative for students to consume a healthy breakfast. Features

Page 9 April 17, 2017 Late Night with Pride aplenty. Students are allowed to hosts for the event, came pre- who attends San Bernardino Val- By Arthur Medrano Many students settled them- share intimate details about their pared with snacks and games for ley College, was among several Staff Writer selves in by lounging around on lives while being in a safe envi- attendees to have a fun night. that were here to encourage a the couches and chairs provided. ronment that advocates support “Just because it’s Late Night healthy community spanning the CSUSB students were The social interaction was a toward all CSUSB students. with Pride, doesn’t mean we are boundaries of this university. welcomed to attend this quarter’s great investment for all diverse My favorite part about at- exclusive,” said Reyes. “I live close to Cal State, Late Night with Pride in the San- students to make friends with tending this event was the warm Students from all diverse so knowing there are events like tos Manuel Student Union. great people, and advocate their welcome they provided. It was backgrounds were welcomed to these occurring in our city helps The event was held on April beliefs that coincide with what also a fun place to hangout for attend the event, with over 20 bridge our community closer, 7, and was a warm welcome back the Pride Center stands for. those who enjoy playing the card diverse backgrounds coming to similar to what a family should for new and returning students at Being one of several events game, Cards Against Humanity. the event. have,” said Rivera. the start of the quarter. they hold throughout the quar- If you want to make new friends The students were able to For those interested in being The night consisted of ter, Late Night provides eager and raise awareness of the interact with other people they provided resources and making watching movies, hanging out individuals to share their stories LGBTQ community, the Pride may have not known, although friends along the way, they are with friends and enjoying great while being supported from the Center is a great place to start. see each other every day. located in the Student Union, food with pizza and snacks community our school has made. Lisseth Reyes, one of the Miguel Rivera, a student Room 113.

Arthur Medrano | Chronicle Photos Discussing domestic violence Continued from violence. News, Pg. 1 “I think it’s important to educate others, especially when The Clothesline Project you have situations such as the has been an ongoing project at North Park incident,” said Kayla, CSUSB since the early 1990’s a student. because alumni and students felt “Domestic abuse is serious the need to raise awareness on and hopefully by educating oth- violence against women. ers we help raise awareness and “Individuals need to be ed- help others stand up against it,” ucated about sexual assault and said she continued. to have an honest glimpse into Those who participate are what survivors of sexual assault not only victims of the violence survivors have endured,”said but are also witnesses to such WRC Programming Assistant, violence. The Clothesline Project Jenea Rodriguez creates a support system for “It is also important for those who feel alone in their individuals to know what consent situation. is and how to obtain resources The Clothesline Project will for victims of sexual assault, also be followed by the Take The Clothesline Project allows Back the Night event on April individuals to be educated about 21, which provides students what sexual assault does to the with a safe environment to speak survivors,” continued Rodriguez. about their experiences as sexual Over the years, the project assault victims. has gained popularity throughout the campus and the turnout to engage and participate is over- whelming. Individuals need The workshop has become so popular that not all shirts are to be educated displayed because of the heavy amount of quantities that are about sexual created. The students participate assault. in the workshop by decorating a plain white shirt with their Kimberly Orozco | Chronicle Photos testimonies and experiences with Jenea Rodriguez “ALCOHOL IS NOT CONSENT,” a shirt reads, signifying the importance of consent. Features

Page 10 April 17, 2017 Simulated classroom learning Enrolling in online courses allows some students numerous opportunities to be virtually present beyond the limitations of a physical classroom.

I got more out of it, because I is important as no feedback By Robert Klimper was able to go to the class and leaves the student on their own. Staff Writer talk about what I read online,” “Generally speaking, I said Westley Bovee, a senior at have more of a sense that every Online courses sometimes CSUSB who has taken a hybrid student has gotten my desired are exactly what a busy college course. learning objectives in an online student needs, allowing for a Bovee still found use out of class than a face to face, because more flexible schedule. the online courses he took, yet I actually see them going through Though online courses offer for one of them, he felt like the [the material],” said Dr. Mont- a more flexible schedule, it is not course was a bit more involved gomery Van Wart, the recipient unheard of for students to feel a and could see that the professor of the Quality Matters Certifica- somewhat of a disconnect to the put a lot of work into making the tion for his online course, Human instructor of the courses as they class. Resource Management in the can just be a wall of text with no “If it is done well, an Public Sector. face to face interaction. online course can connect you Dr. Wart, despite preferring “I probably won’t take in very interesting ways to classes where he can lecture face another [online course]...I would you students,” said Dr. Mihae- to face with the students, finds rather be able to speak to the la Popescu, communication that online courses have their teacher myself,” said Joscelyne professor and faculty associate own merit and tries to constantly Baisa, a freshman at CSUSB with Academic Technologies & improve upon them as often as taking her first online course this Innovation (ATI). he can. quarter. Dr. Popescu sees a purpose As he was awarded the QM CSUSB offers opportuni- in online courses and tries to certification, he believes that ties for professors and students work around the issue of the striving for a QM and getting to hold a simulated classroom disconnect that can come from help from the ATI on campus can environment with screen sharing online only courses. help make each online course and video feed. She tries to achieve this available a better and more in- Another way professors can through allowing the students volved experience overall. interact with their students is themselves to introduce each Though professors can through offering hybrid courses, other through outlets like video achieve a more involved online partially face to face classes and or audio so that other students classroom, students still seem to times when the class is online. feel a sense of connection. enjoy in-person classes and are “The [class] that was half On her end, Dr. Popescu able to better enjoy the course Robert Klimper | Chronicle Photos online and half in class I felt like finds that giving quick feedback they are participating in. Dr. Mihaela Popescu introduces interactive techn in courses. Spring cleaning for clarity can actually effect an individual all day cleaning it instead of “I can actually find things clutter doesn’t seem to impose on By Franciny Gonzalez by relieving stress. studying, I feel like I do need to that I am looking for, a lot of the their well being, when it comes Staff Writer “Clutter can increase stress have a clean space,” said student times I misplace them,” student down to focusing on work. by distracting us and overwhelm- Michelle Ruvalcaba. Andrea Olea. “Organization and order As the new quarter begins, ing our senses with extraneous Spring cleaning can simply Organization can even help have been associated with choos- some spring cleaning can benefit stimuli,” said Dr. Jonathan Fader. organizing ones space or remov- an individual be on time instead ing to eat more healthy. Being students who need to eliminate Fader has a doctorate in psychol- ing unnecessary clothing from of having to rush due to misplac- more generous and convention- unnecessary clutter that accumu- ogy. their wardrobe. ing an important item. ality. With both the physical lated, throughout the year. Often times, individuals may “I took out my winter clothes “I feel like it does, it might and psychological benefits to Being organized can be feel stressed even when complet- and put it all in a container and depend on the person, for me, cleaning and decluttering,” said difficult for students to notice ing their tasks, this is because switched my winter clothes with I really don’t mind the clutter Dr. Fader. because of their busy schedules clutter and a disorganized work my spring clothes... I had to let because I feel like I am more Fader emphasized the impor- filled with either work, home- space can make it seem like there go and I organized my closet, I focused on what I am doing than tance of keeping a clean space at work or studying, which can get is still work to be done. got it together,” said Ruvalcaba. what is around me,” said student home and maintaining a healthy in the way of keeping our space “I don’t like to study in a Some students feel with Stefanie Clay. lifestyle. clean. dirty space, because then I feel having a clean room, distractions Although becoming more Becoming more organized Psychology Today has shown like Spongebob and I want to and overwhelming feelings, tend organized can help an individual can give you benefits both your that having better organization clean it, and than I just spend to dissipate. feel less overwhelmed, for others mental and physical health.

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Page 11 April 17, 2017 Community Flower Show down what they loved and what Dean is from Redlands and the floral design can use more placed a few of her designs on improvement on. display. “We place on the cards one She was one of the judges commentary and one negative so in a different section of the floral it can help the person improve in show that included the various their floral design, or how they specimens. can improve,” said Clayes. “Joyce has been doing this Clayes is from Lake Arrow- for a long time like me and we’re head, and has attended multiple kind of like judging buddies,” national flower shows around the said Clayes. state, whereas Raysor is a floral Clayes and Dean have designer from Colton. participated in countless floral The judges kept sharing on events by either being judges or what they absolutely loved, what participants in the flower designs. each design can use and what Clayes didn’t have any ribbon each one should take. designs in the show this time but “These flower designs have preferred to be a judge. to be constructive, have rhythm “I usually drive far to many and we look at the overall cre- flower shows and love it because ativity,” shared Clayes. their is so much more to see,” They examined the min- said Dean. iature designs carefully while Dean’s floral design actually sharing their thoughts out loud to won first place in division two of

Yesica Gonzalez | Chronicle Photo each other. the show. Each participant is required Afterward, the two judges The community garden in Downtown Riverside invites visitors of all types to view its beauty. to stay out of the judging room kept strolling around to admire weekend. plants. and have to pick up their floral other floral designs that weren’t By Yesica Gonzalez The event held a tour of the A few of the judges were design the next day. in their section to judge. Staff Writer garden outside, a session about Arleen Raysor and Pat Clayes. One of the judges was also a There were various peo- tips on floral designing and They judged the miniature contestant in the flower show. ple from different ages coming Flowers were people’s ex- during the first few hours, there floral designs and the whole first “I’ve been judging floral together to showcase their talent pression, on Saturday, April 8 in were judges examining all flow- division. designs for a couple of years and Clayes picked up on this. Downtown Riverside. Riverside ers from different categories. For each design, there is now, I’ve done floral arranging “I love the creativity the residents held the 70th annual There was a section for the a card placed by them with and always love being a part of community brings out, it really Community Flower Show and youth, on all types of specimens information of the participant the flower shows,” shared Joyce shows how much passion they Garden Tours during the whole and multiple range heights for and in the back, the judges wrote Dean. have,” said Clayes. Persona 5 released after delays 3,” the game can be enjoyed on “Persona 4.” Palace locations are yet more streamlined, with each player to try and convince the By Robert Klimper its own merit, outside of minor an improvement on the Midnight button on the controller perform- enemies to join their side by Staff Writer references to previous install- Channel domains from “Persona ing a different action. giving them an item or funds. A ments. 4,” where they were based on the Thus, allowing combat to new element present in the game Gamers can take the lead of Atlus, the producers of the reflections of the true nature of move quicker as opposed to is in regards to a battle at Palace. a gang of thieves and steal cor- “Persona” series, improves upon the person who resided there. selecting having to move down a Palace falls apart and becomes rupt hearts in hopes of making the elements that fans of the fran- Only the walls were unique list to select a different attack. unavailable, so players should try the world a better in “Persona 5 chise have come to expect from in “Persona 4,” whereas in “Per- “Persona 5” also reintro- and savor that location. (P5).” the series, while also adding new sona 5,” each location is unique. duces an attack type, the use of Since the game’s worldwide The sixth installment of the aspects that make the game feel To anyone who enjoyed the gun attacks, which was present release changed multiple times, “Persona” franchise was released refreshing and new. randomized dungeon set up from in earlier entries in the series and the Japanese voice cast is a free worldwide on April 4, 2017 after A major shift in the game previous entries, “Persona 5” still is still present in Shin Megami download for gamers who would several delays since its original- is that the main locations that includes such designs in an area Tensei, the game which “Perso- like the original language “Perso- ly planned release in winter of battles take place in, referred to called Mementos, a represen- na” branched off of. Instead of na 5” was recorded in. 2014. It was released in Japan on as Palaces. tation of the public’s collective the traditional method of obtain- “Persona 5” is a good Sept. 15, 2016. These are unique, with unconscious, where the stealing ing personas, players can now jumping in point for those who Even though this is the sixth puzzles and interesting level of hearts is done on a smaller acquire them by hitting enemies are new to the franchise, while entry into the franchise, new design, compared to the random- scale. with a move they are weak to, or offering some much needed players do not have to worry. As ly generated dungeon layouts Combat in “Persona 5” is injuring them with a critical hit. improvements and new additions has been the case since “Persona present in “Persona 3” and the same as in previous entries, This in turn allows the for returning fans.

Robert Klimper | Chronicle Photos “Persona 5,” like previous installments in the series, features a very stylized art style throughout the game that will keep players visually intrigued. Arts & Entertainment

Page 12 April 17, 2017 Career expressions for alumni artist of tattooing because of the rich work for other people as well,” By Nicholas Linares history and bold lines displayed Sutton said. “But tattooing is Staff Writer on canvas and flesh. definitely my full time means of Behind Sutton’s chair on the living.” CSUSB alumni Grant Sut- western wall of his booth lays a While holding his degree ton, a local Southern California wood frame with a large painting in graphic design, Sutton is able resident is living the creative of an owl. With accents of red to integrate some of the newest life with his full-time career as a and yellow, the orange and bold technology and features it into respected traditional tattoo artist. black lines give depth to the owl the creation of his art. In his booth at Empire Tat- as its wings expand and raise its As new art and new tattoos too, Sutton has several mediums claws for an attack. are produced daily, there are no of art displayed for the public. “That is one of my favorite signs of stopping for this creative One of these pieces is a pieces,” said Sutton. “I painted rocker. burnt paper with a scenery weap- that while I was doing a guest Sutton can be found in on from Rob Zombies movie, spot at Chapter X Tattoo in Or- Southern California at Empire “Halloween.” ange County.” Tattoo in Redlands or King Blaze On the burnt paper is a large Many new and old school Tattoo in Calimesa. cleaver depicting the house that nuances can be seen in Suttons Because according to Sutton Michael Myers grew up in, the work. He respects the methods “If it’s bold, it will hold!” clown mask he wore as a child, a to the traditional style, yet he revolver and a pumpkin. has his own creative new school “I was really upset when my touch to every piece. wife accidentally knocked over a The owl painting alone took beer onto the painting right after him approximately five hours to I had just finished painting the complete and was still not up to blood,” stated Sutton. his high standards of perfection. “But when it dried I saw “This was the first time I the effect the beer had on the had ever painted something with red paint and I thought it looked water color of this size,” Sutton even better,” he continued. explained. “It has some hiccups, A unique mixed media piece like most water color paintings that stands tall in Sutton’s booth do.” is an old longboard from his Since graduating in 2013, earlier teenage years. Sutton has now fully enveloped He had repurposed the board himself in the tattoo world, mak- as a canvas and painted a cosmic ing special guest appearances at pin-up girl, an inspiration from Premium Tattoo in Oakland and the traditional martini glass girl traveling all around the country seen in many American tradition- for tattoo conventions such as the al tattoos. Body Art Expo and Musink. Sutton found himself “I make clothing, merchan- Nicholas Linares | Chronicle Photos attracted to the traditional style dise, art and do some design Three unique art pieces from tattoo artist and CSUSB alumni Grant Sutton. Delicious food and great vibes on Route 66

said Shawna Gentry. “A custom- er even came from Sweden and got a tattoo of the sign.” A style of its own and fresh food served just right has customers making this place an everyday occurrence out of their busy lives. “ It’s old style; a place you don’t find anymore,” said Ciro Libanati, local resident and CSUSB Alumni. “ I’ve been coming here for over six years; I come here to eat, read the paper and relax.” The sounds of the spatula hitting the grill and the smell of eggs and toast fill the air as food Elizabeth Taylor | Chronicle Photo is being served out hot and ready. A place to visit for a delicious meal before traveling down Route 66 is Emma Jean’s Holland Burger Cafe in Victorville, CA. “I was raised in the business, and I love the rush of it getting All the seats were full and space for heavy volume of guests this place on our way to the busy,” said Brian Gentry, owner By Elizabeth Taylor the spirits were high as travelers, waiting to be served. Antique Station in Oro Grande and chef. “I enjoy hanging with Staff Writer motorists and locals gobbled “It’s like working with and have been coming here ever my friends; they came with the down the plethora of menu op- family and we get to know the since.” place; a lot of them never left.” People from various loca- tions at Emma Jean’s. customers,” said Chloe Folger, A lot has come and gone Route 66 is home to many tions are embracing great food “I come here as often as I lead waitress. “This place is very since the development of the family owned businesses and is and even better people met along can, sometimes once a week,” authentic; it’s not fake and we interstate system, but this restau- overflowing with an abundance the classic stretch of road known said Dan, a local resident. “I are not going to kiss your toes.” rant continues on it’s thriving of aesthetically pleasing features as Route 66. make the trip from Apple Valley Forks scraped plates clean path with the Gentry’s behind the to view along this twisting and Emma Jean’s Holland Burg- for my customized chili and for and drinks are gulped down as wheel. turning stretch of landscape. er Cafe located in Victorville the friendships I have made with the breakfast crowd eagerly en- “We have our six days a Whether it’s a break from California, can be an awesome the people who work here.” tered. “We love it here and have week regulars that order the same work or from shopping, come place to eat and make new Empty dishes were constant- only good things to say about it,” meal every day, and we also have by Emma Jean’s for breakfast or friends before making the trip ly placed away, and counters said Colleen and James Hoffarth, folks on vacation that make it a lunch located at 17143 N. D ST. down the scenic road. were cleaned spotless to provide local residents. “We discovered point to stop in and have a meal,” Victorville, California. Community

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Petsis reasonable. Research suggestsin some owners faildistress to responsibly do not neuter their pets, often take in a number of abandoned By Daisy Figueroa that caring for a dog provides care for them. resulting in unwanted litters. animals in the I.E. Staff Writer health benefits for owners, as is These types of owners find Often times there are not We can address the issue the case with cats. A pet be- themselves faced with issues enough willing homes to provide of pet abandonment by working Stray dogs and cats can be comes a part of the family, a best that they did not anticipate or space and care for new puppies to encourage people to become seen wandering the streets look- friend and loyal companion. prepare for. or kittens. better pet owners. ing for shelter, water, and their However, according to the This can include: errat- Unwanted litters are then Lupita Alvarez of the Fon- next meal. Pet abandonment and ASPCA, there are over 6.5 mil- ic behaviors, aggressiveness, placed in shelters or worse. tana Animal Hospital witnesses overpopulation are issues ever lion animals turned into shelters growing larger than expected or Spaying and neutering your pets come into the clinic after too apparent in the Inland Em- each year in the U.S. alone. health-related problems. pets are other simple ways be- facing neglect and abandonment. pire (I.E.) and across the U.S. Millions of these pets are Another leading cause of coming a responsible pet owner. “Pay attention and take care The desire to be a pet owner abandoned each year because pet abandonment is that owners’ Reduced numbers of un- of your pets like children,” Alva- wanted litters could dramatically rez said. “They’re innocent. Just decrease pet overpopulation. please don’t give up on them.” Animal breeding leads to Owning a pet is a huge the same result. responsibility that should only If there are no customers for be reserved for an individual that the animals they too are, unfor- is ready. tunately abandoned. Pets require not only the Some abandoned animals basic needs like shelter, food and are given to shelters, while oth- water, but they need attention ers are forced to survive on their and love as well. own on the streets. Shelters remain full with San Bernardino County’s kind, loving animals desperate to animal control shelter feed and find their forever homes. Many care for stray abandoned, un- of these animals, unfortunately, wanted, and mistreated animals never get the chance to leave the daily. They also actively work to shelters. find homes for shelter animals About 1.5 million animals unclaimed by owners. in shelters must be euthanized “We respond to all cases each year in the US due to over- of animal abuse and neglect,” population in shelters, according said a customer service repre- to the ASPCA. As residents of sentative from San Bernardino the I.E., we can make sure we County’s Animal Control. “But are each doing our part in being abandonment and stray ani- responsible pet owners. mals are still a big issue,” she By spreading awareness admitted. to our neighbors and family Despite their best efforts members about the issues of pet to keep stray animals off of our overpopulation and abandon- streets, the truth is that there are ment, we can greatly eliminate Daisy Figueroa | Chronicle Photo just not enough good homes to these issues.

Masking a lie interconnected,” said student online or offline, but we’ll see By Samantha Flores Henry Barron. because we have justAvenir built anLight or- Staff Writer Axani provided students ganization and team in a way7 topt with an understanding that each Justifysupport with its growth,”last line alignedsaid Axani. left “What’s Your Big Lie?,” of us should not judge one Communityan- AxaniSection spoke of about the twoCoyote apps developed by Jordan Axani, is a other’s appearance, becauseChronicle one that is havemade helped possible him toin havepart aby workshop that helps those who may not know what that persona grant fromgood theday. Los Talkative Angeles is through Times. “mask” their true identity to be might be going through. text messages, where one can themselves. The workshop fos- This was an event where ask about a problem that they ters a welcoming environment. one could honestly express are going through and someone “The pain you are feeling themselves, knowing that they will help. now, another person within 50 were not going to be ridiculed. The other is the Wakie app. ounit ection o te oote feet from you might also be onicle is ade ossible in at b Instead, have people who will Wakie pairs users4 Column similar Layoutsitua- a ant o te os neles ies. going through the same pain,” empathetically listen to their tions and issues for 10 minutes said Axani. story. to discuss and relate with one The event began last year In fact, other schools another. in May of 2016, and has pro- have taken the concept within “Using technology as a gressed tremendously. Axani “What’s Your Big Lie?” and wedge to be able to open up said that he did not imagine it created different activities to some vulnerability,” Axani said. to grow so fast. “I thought I was help students. The RCMP, part He has not studied to be a Photos Courtesy of yourbiglie.com getting lucky,” said Axani. of the Government of Canada, counselor or social worker, this He shared his experience which host extensive youth aspires him to think about the with the students of CSUSB, programs regarding alcohol and stories of each person as neutral. which impacted many. One stu- drug abuse have also embraced “I love how within an hour ounit ection o te oote onicle is ade dent shared how Axani’s story this program. people feel safe5 Columnto express Layout their changed his perspective. “Two years from now, stories, of being who they are, ossible in at b a ant o te os neles ies. “It made me feel that I was I would like there to be five even if it is one person, to me not alone, and how we are all thousand events whether it is that is a success,” said Axani. Avenir Light 9 pt Justify with last line aligned left Community Section of the Coyote Chronicle is made possible in part by a grant from the Los Angeles Times. Community

Page 14 April 17, 2017 Living in San Bernardino When local native Raymond Carls suggested that interest- By Shamce Ahmad Zikram was asked his opinion ed parties should look outside of Staff Writer on the city of San Bernardino, the city’s immediate area to live he defended his longtime home in “if they really want to stay in Living in San Bernardino from the naysayers. the Inland Empire.” can be an adventure for many “San Bernardino gets a bad While Carls provided insight students and citizens alike who rap in my opinion,” said Zikram, on how the city has its prob- call the city home. a resident of 17 years. “The city lems, the fact remains that San The perspective of the city is cheap to live in and has many Bernardino has hundreds of thou- changes often, but it seems that places to hang out and eat.” sands of residents for a reason. those who live within its confines Though Zikram may have When asked why she have the best view of it all. defended his city, not everyone chooses to live in the city of San The city gets its fair share was keen on doing the same. Bernardino, local parent Nadine of doubters and believers, and “You could do better than Malik said that “it is a great area it was evident among various living in San Bernardino,” to raise your children in, despite views of the residents. opined CSUSB student Alex its recent downfalls.” “San Bernardino has been Carls. “The city has become dirt- She added that the city is my home all of my life, and I’ve ier and more unsafe as the years also affordable for those who grown to love this city,” said have passed, and the economy aren’t necessarily up on their feet San Bernardino Valley College isn’t faring much better,” he quite yet. student, Kyle Gonzalez. continued. “Most everyone can afford a Gonzalez was born and “The city has become dirtier place out here and that’s why the raised in the eastern side of San and more unsafe as the years population in the area has risen Bernardino and has not consid- have passed, and the economy so much after the recession,” ered living anywhere else. isn’t faring much better,” he Malik added. He added that “there are al- continued. San Bernardino has San Bernardino, with its ways things to do at night out in become a hot spot for crime and glory and blemishes, seems to be downtown,” which seems to be a poverty “over the last four years a hot place to live in for various Shamce Ahmad | Chronicle Photos popular spot among locals. or so,” according to Carls. persons far and wide in 2017. San Bernardino offers an array of beautiful places to visit.

Buddhism in the Inland Empire

Jordan Ortega | Chronicle Photos The Buddhist monastery offers a place for visitors and monks alike to practice the teachings of Buddhism in hopes of reaching the point of nirvana. The event runs Sunday start- monks] to teach them [how to Living as a Buddhist monk However, in certain circum- By Jordan Ortega ing with preparation at noon, and deal with] their lifestyle and is a very difficult life for some stances they can if they are not Staff Writer the meal is served promptly at 1 time [management],” said monk because of the rules they follow. receiving enough donations. p.m. until 3 p.m. Kevin White. “Monks do not like to beat If you are donating to a Every day, the Thien Vien The Thien Vien Chan Nguy- Another reason for the around the bush.” group of monks you are sup- Chan Nguyen Buddhist Medi- en Buddhist Meditation Center is majority of people is “they come The monks will be straight- posed to place them inside the tation Center allows the public, considered a monastery and not a here for curiosity.” forward and concise with you. donation box which would be regardless of religious faith, to Buddhist Temple. Many visitors do not under- For example, visitors need enough for everyone. come and visit the monastery. “The reason is that temples stand the teaching of Buddhism, to dress appropriately. If you want to donate to This past weekend Thein you come and visit, then you but potential Buddhist followers “Visitors need to cover one monk you have to present Vien Chan Nguyen Buddhist leave,” said monk Kevin White. can accept their religion and as much skin as possible to be the donation off the premises, Meditation Center offered a “Monks live on the premises follow the teachings. respectful of the monastery,” said unless you plan on donating the vegetarian meal to members of which makes this a monastery,” For example, “Buddhist fol- Monk Kevin White. Monks have same item to every monk on the the community. said another monk Robert Smith. lowers do not have to be vegetar- to wear a robe in all weather. In premises. People of all faiths are The particular Buddhism ian or meditate unless they want the hot summer or the cold win- The biggest question from welcomed to come an enjoy a they practice is called “pure land to be a monk,” said monk Robert ter. Everyone can wear appropri- outsiders is “why do people complimentary meal with the Buddhism.” Smith. ate attire like monks do daily.” choose to live like that?” members of the monastery. Just like the name express- Monks unlike Buddhist Monks have to obey many Monks and Buddhist follow- Everyone eats at the same es, this Buddhism is “pure” and followers have to “live with rules such as their clothing. ers both want to reach nirvana or time in a community style. If strict form of Buddhism, which nothing. [Even though] they are “We cannot own anything “enlightenment.” you choose to attend you need be is geared more toward Buddhists used to having everything. You it is attachment,” said White. The monastery is there to respectful and stay for the entire from Asian countries. [as a monk] have to be willing to “Monks are forbidden to accept serve the community and what event. “People come here [for us give up what you obsess over.” income.” the community needs. Community

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Page 16 April 17, 2017 In Memory of Judith Isabel Urbina Septemper 29, 1994 - March 30, 2017

To Judith Death, with your fury and your power You show us with disdain Taking someone beautiful From the presence of our breath Short life blossoms and now gone Depriving us of beauty and delight. Life, such a brief illuminat- ing light Your incomparable pres- ence conquered death, because your essence will always be alive. From Loreto Velarde-Petersen