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This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the Arthur E. Nelson University Archives at CSUSB ScholarWorks. It has been accepted for inclusion in Coyote Chronicle (1984-) by an authorized administrator of CSUSB ScholarWorks. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Vol. XLV, No. 17 THE INDEPENDENT STUDENT VOICE Monday, March 21, 2011 OFCoyote CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN BERNARDINO FOR 44 YEARS Chronicle Students sound off on UCLA Asian rant

By HECTOR GAMA Asian students, accusing them of being Staff Writer much too dependent on their parents, who would pack up her neighborhood every One YouTube rant has left a student weekend in order to cook, clean, and shop at UCLA wishing she had a time machine. for their children. Alexandra Wallace, a junior political “You will always see old Asian science major at UCLA, posted a video on people running around this apartment YouTube expressing her discontent with complex every weekend,” Wallace said. Asian students who, as she explained, “That’s what they do, they don’t teach would interrupt her studying in the school their kids to fend for themselves.” library with constant phone calls to their University offi cials are evaluating hometowns. whether there have been any violations Wallace especially targeted Japanese of the student code of conduct and what students who, as of late, had been calling sanctions, if any, are appropriate. relatives in Japan to make sure they had The video could turn out to have seri- lived through the tsunami that hit, and ous consequences on Wallace’s scholastic devastated the country. career at UCLA. “In America, we do not talk on our UCLA chancellor Gene Block said cell phones in the library,” Wallace says he was “appalled by the thoughtless and in the video. “I feel bad for all people af- hurtful comments” and that the video fected by the tsunami, but if you’re going “does not represent the views of our to go call your address book, you might as UCLA community,” according to abclo- well go outside.” cal.go.com. In addition, she proceeded to attack Continued on Pg. 4 People push for iodide pills

US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alexander Tidd |Wikimedia Commons Many citizens on the west coast are looking to the pills to Aerial view of the destruction that Wayuka, Japan sustained after the 9.0 earthquake and tsunami ravaged the country. combat nuclear fallout should any reactors in Japan explode

By LINDSEY MARTINOVICH If the reactors explode, it is plausible Coyotes react to Japanese crisis Staff Writer for a radioactive cloud to fl oat all the way to the coast of California from Japan. People in California are rushing to By OMAR GUZMAN Although this situation is plausible, it is purchase iodide pills as they watch Ja- Staff Writer highly unlikely. pan’s nuclear disaster unfold. The iodide pills, which are actually fter a magnitude 9.0 earth- “Students that are currently in Japan The March 11 9.0 earthquake dam- potassium iodide, can counteract a ra- quake which triggered a through an exchange or study abroad pro- aged the Japanese power plant, causing dioactive isotope that the Japanese reac- devastating tsunami that gram need to come back” said Paul Amaya, explosions, malfunction, and radiation tors can possibly release; but NBC’s Dr. hit Japan on March 11, director of the CSUSB center for interna- leaks. The scare is centered around Ja- A Nancy Snyderman said the pills are only increasing concerns of Japan’s breakdown tional studies and programs. “We had to pan’s Fukushima nuclear reactor where meant for people going into harm’s way. of nuclear power plants has many worried see whether the Japanese students here and radiation levels have risen. Continued on Pg. 4 and looking to see what will happen next their families were okay, and gave them and how the situation will be handled. support if necessary.” “The prime minister called it Japan’s “As strange as it seems, the incident worst crisis since World War II,” said Mar- highlights the values of Japanese culture, tin Fackler, writer for The New York Times, because it is interesting to see how civil “The disaster has left more than 10,000 Japanese individuals are behaving, and it people dead, many thousands homeless is impressive considering how orderly they and millions without water, power, heat or are during this devastating time,” Amaya transportation,” he added. continued. According to Wallace Witkowski from For CSUSB exchange students from The Wall Street Journal, “The area with the Japan, Akemi Shotoko and Miki Kanemori highest confi rmed death toll remains Ja- the news was especially shocking. pan’s Miyagi prefecture, with 3,158 dead.” Speaking with the students through a With so many eyes now focused on translator from the College for Extended Japan, CSUSB students and faculty also Learning Yasuda Homestay Consultant wonder how this news has affected the Eriko Harris, Kanemori said, “It was so exchange programs and the students in- unrealistic and it was frightening for my volved, and if there is anything they can do family.” Michael Chen | Flickr Creative Commons to help. Continued on Pg. 4 Japan’s nuclear crisis has caused the surge in demand for Iodide pills known to counter effects from radiation exposure.

Coyotes gear CSUSB professor gets High The Chronicle’s Local hip-hop festival returns Hispanic Honor See Page 3 up for Tom’s debate on to San Bernardino See Page 10 Day Without Ways to spice up your campus smoking policy March Madness is back! Shoes See Page 7 spring break plans See Page 8 See Page 5 See Page 13 Chronicle Page 2 News Monday, March 21, 2011 Minority students to get funds for geographical science By ANGEL BELTRAN degree by using technology to, hopefully, don’t qualify to receive the stipends, we The 18 students will also help build Staff Writer make it more interesting,” said Wither- will make it possible,” said Hannah. the 3-D exhibit of the Santa Ana watershed spoon. According to the WRI, the Santa Ana which will be featured in the College of A $527,000 grant to the CSUSB Water The application states that the federal watershed, which provides water to lo- Natural Sciences Museum in September. Resource Institute (WRI) is helping fund a government defi nes “underrepresented” as cal homes, runs from the San Bernardino As stated in the application form, the new program aimed to raise the retention a person of African, Indian, Alaskan Na- Mountains and discharges into the ocean exhibit will “serve as a centerpiece for and graduation percentage of underrepre- tive, Black, Hispanic, or Pacifi c Islander at Huntington Beach. It is approximately using geospatial learning, reasoning and sented students on campus. origin. However, any students who are in- 2,800 square miles and home to 4.8 mil- mastery of [GIS] as means to increase aca- The program, tentatively titled as the terested in the program are encouraged to lion people. demic success.” GIS Training and Mentorship Program, is apply, but will not be eligible to receive a using new technology to engage underrep- stipend. resented students with hands-on training Witherspoon said eight students would that will help them further their education be chosen to receive a $2,000 advanced sti- and quite possibly their careers. pend. “GIS, which stands for geographic These students will also be trained in information system, is like Google maps. the basics of GIS and work with the system Plus [it] allows you to see different levels to help create the layers which will be pro- and layers of the geography of a region. jected onto a 6-by-4 foot physical terrain For example, it can show erosion potential model of the Santa Ana watershed. and it can be used for census and see demo- “Knowing the basics of GIS can help graphics, as well as hazards like earthquake students excel in their careers. For ex- faults and landslide potential,” said Boykin ample, if one student applies to a job and Witherspoon, program manager and Geo- knows the system and another student ap- spatial Research Manager of the WRI. plies for a job and doesn’t know the sys- The Minority Science and Engineer- tem, the one that knows will get the job,” ing Improvement Program Grant which said Witherspoon. was awarded by the U.S. Department of Additionally, 18 students will be given Education (USDE), provided the funds for a $300 stipend and will go through a 25- the program to help underrepresented stu- hour basic core instruction. dents enrolled in science, technology, en- “Our goal is to get them to go to the gineering and math (collectively known as advance level,” added Gigi Hannah, asso- STEM). ciate director of the WRI. “Our goal is to increase retention and “Anyone can apply. Funds are limited make it capable for students to fi nish their to underrepresented students but if students

Coyote Chronicle Editor in Chief Richard Bowie Managing Editor Eric Brown News Editor MaryRone Shell Asst. News Editor Orlandria Brazier Features Editor Diana Cansino Asst. Features Editor Isabel Tejada Arts and Entertainment Editor Justin Udenze Asst. Arts and Entertainment Editor Jennifer Baugh Courtesy of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Opinions Editor Louis Penna The Geographic Information System (GIS) allows scientists to gather detailed information about various land formations. Sports Editor Jesus Romero Asst. Sports Editor J. Levi Burnfi n Copy Editor Steven Avila Copy Editor Joey Monzon Coyote Corrections Copy Editor Rachel Cannon - In the March 14th issue, the story “Alumnus fi nds higher purpose,” Mark Hartley Online Editor Ruben Reynoso was referred to as an alumnus of CSUSB. While he studied here, he graduated from Photo Editor Moe McKinley University of Redlands. Asst. Photo Editor Crystal Cuyan - In the February 28th and March 14th issue, Women’s softball Head Coach Tacy Duncan’s fi rst name was misspelled as Tracy. Our Apologies. Faculty Adviser Jim Smart Advertising Manager Linda Sand Staff Writers Keleigh Acosta, Hannah Alanis, Angel Beltran, Matthew Bramlett, Andrea Brandstetter, J. Levi Burnfi n, Rachel Cannon, Kara DeMent, R. Anthony Diaz, Matt Edgerton, Hector Gama, Angelina Garibay, Grace Garner, Omar Guzman, Sharonda Harris, Carmen Herrera, Erika Martinez, Lindsey Martinovich, Brandy Montoya, Kati Patag, Jennifer Peters, Jessica Ramirez, Courtney Rinker, Kiera Thomas, Mackenzie von Kleist Contact Information California State University, San Bernardino University Hall, Room UH-037 5500 University Parkway San Bernardino, CA 92407

Offi ce: (909) 537-5289 Advertising: (909) 537-5815 The Coyote Chronicle is published every Friday for distribution on Monday during the academic session by the Communications department. The opinions expressed in the Chronicle are those of the student writers and editors and do not refl ect the views of the university, its faculty, or any other person or institution unless expressly noted. The appearance of any advertisement in the Chronicle does not represent an endorsement of the products or services advertised. Chronicle reserves the right to edit or reject all materials submitted to the paper. Chronicle Page 3 News Monday, March 21, 2011 CSUSB professor becomes AAHHE fellow By MACKENZIE VON KLEIST association. Staff Writer “I feel utterly honored and excited to be chosen into this intimate group of peo- CSUSB’s very own alumnus and As- ple that are so very positive and support- sistant Professor, Louie F. Rodriguez was ive,” said Rodriguez. selected to become a faculty fellow by “The selection is based upon certain the American Association of Hispanics in criteria, such as, must be on the tenure- Higher Education (AAHHE). track professor, they usually prefer work According to the College Board web- that you have done to improve the Hispan- site, Hispanics make up 37 percent of stu- ic Latino community, and show promise as dents within secondary education. Hispan- a scholar.” ics at CSUSB make up an overwhelming The AAHHE has an annual confer- 61 percent of the student body. ence that provides opportunities for gradu- In order to increase percent of Hispan- ate students to mentor them in their fi eld ic college graduate students and Hispanics of study and provide an outlet to allow in the workforce, organizations around the students to learn, grow and development U.S. have been established to allow this of skills needed to succeed in their careers. community and its members to succeed to “As a result from being selected as a their highest potential. faculty fellow, I was asked to be the faculty The AAHHE provides support and co-chair and be a part of selecting faculty allows Latinos and Hispanics in higher as well as mentoring,” said Rodriguez. education to succeed by improving and en- “Also, I get to help the design and abling their skills and opening up opportu- theme of next year’s conference, like a few nities to them. years ago the theme was Latino Male Cri- According to the AAHHE offi cial sis that focused on the lack of Latino males website, this organization is an agent of within the workforce,” he continued. change for improving education, thus en- Having such a successful annual con- abling Hispanic students to fully partici- ference and organization that helps the La- pate in a diverse society. tino culture portrays the signifi cance that They work collaboratively with all cultural organizations play in our society. sectors of education, business, industry, as “I believe that universities and orga- well as community and professional orga- nizations alike should look and adopt the nizations to enhance the educational aspi- model the AAHHE has to promote and ob- rations and to meet the needs of a signifi - tain faculty of color in higher education,” cantly increasing Hispanic population. said Rodriguez. Professor Rodriguez, a CSUSB alum- For more information the AAHHE and nus and Harvard graduate, has only recent- Mackenzie von Kleist | Chronicle Photo Professor Rodriguez selection as a faculty ly been selected by this well established Professor Louie Rodgriguez has just been selected to become a faculty fellow as a member of the AAHHE organization. fellow visit, www.aahhe.org.

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All eligible students Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 will be sent commencement regis- Contact: Diane Ainsworth (760) 341-2883 x78106 Commencement Shout-Outs will tration information starting April 8. be videotaped at the Coyote Book- Online commencement registration Saturday, June 18 store on Tuesday, April 19 from 11 San Bernardino Campus – Coussoulis Arena (Webcomm) begins Monday, April 11, a.m.-3 p.m. and 4-6 p.m., and Wednes- 9 a.m. College of Business and Public Administration and ends Sunday, June 5. day, April 20 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and Contact: Jessica Chavez 1-3:30 p.m. A shout out is a short 1 p.m. College of Natural Sciences video message to family and friends Additional Coussoulis Arena Contact: Lory Lewis that will be shown prior to each cer- tickets (if available) will be given out 5 p.m. College of Arts and Letters online on Tuesday, June 7 starting at 8 Contact: Martha Diaz-Granados emony on the main campus. a.m. Overfl ow tickets to view the cer- emony in the Health and PE Complex Sunday, June 19 The commencement ceremonies room 124 will be given out to regis- San Bernardino Campus – Coussoulis Arena held at CSUSB’s Coussoulis Arena will tered students at the CSUSB bookstore 9 a.m. College of Education (including credential students) be broadcast live on the Web at... on Wednesday, June 8 at 7:30 a.m. Contact: Candice Hrdlicka www.acm.csusb.edu/videoproduction/ 1 p.m. College of Social and Behavioral Sciences livevideo.html Chronicle Page 4 News Monday, March 21, 2011 Students debate on Bruin’s outburst American’s race for “radiation pills” Continued from Pg. 1 Continued from Pg. 1 The pills are used to protect the thy- iodide pills for ourselves,” said CSUSB roid but are not a radiation cure-all. The student Hayley Parke. While her future hangs in the balance, not have posted the video,” said CSUSB CVS pharmacy, just minutes away from The chief of LA County’s public students are voicing their opinions on student John Benitez. CSUSB, has reported numerous custom- health department, Dr. Jonathan Fielding whether or not her rant was a refl ection of Another CSUSB student Daniel Cruz, ers coming in asking for these pills. No said that elevated radioactivity in Japan her moral character, or lack there of, or if it shared his thoughts as well. prescription is necessary for the in-de- poses little risk in California now. was a simple exercise in free speech. “She can do whatever she wants,” mand pills. According to Southern California Students across the UCLA campus said Cruz. “I mean yeah some people may The United States Surgeon General Public Radio, “A full meltdown or fur- demonstrated these mixed reactions, with be offended, but it’s not like they have to Regina Benjamin supported the idea as a ther release at the Japanese reactors could some feeling that the video was absolutely watch the video.” worthy “precaution.” release several differ- inappropriate, and others actually fi nding In a statement made to The Daily Bru- She does not think ent isotopes and po- humor in it. in, Wallace apologized for her actions. people are overreact- “I feel like we should tassium iodide only “I thought it was ridiculous,” said Ni- “Clearly the original video posted by ing by purchasing protects against one sha Walia, a UCLA student. “I didn’t even me was inappropriate,” Wallace said. these pills, and be- be more worried about of them. Even in that know that UCLA would accept somebody “I cannot explain what possessed me lieves it to be helpful event, 4,000 miles like that.” helping Japan and the to approach the subject as I did, and if I to prepare. of ocean current and Another UCLA student, John Wu, did could undo it, I would. I’d like to offer my “It’s defi nitely wind pattern lie be- not think as much of the video. people there rather than apology to the entire UCLA campus. For appropriate. We need tween the reactors and “I think it’s not that big of a deal,” he those who cannot fi nd it within them to ac- to be prepared,” said running around buying io- the west coast of the said. “It’s all overblown. I hope nothing cept my apology, I understand,” Wallace Benjamin. United States.” bad happens to her, but I mean, like, she concluded. In opposition to dide pills for ourselves.” According to was kind of dumb posting it to YouTube.” Many await to see what consequences Benjamin’s point of U.S. Energy Secretary Students here at CSUSB who saw the if any Wallace will face due to what some view, Kelly Hudson of Student Hayley Parke Steven Chu, Japan’s video also had mixed reactions to it. have deemed to be racially insensitive re- the California Emer- Fukushima Daiichi “I think that she defi nitely offended marks. While others feel Wallace was sim- gency Management Agency assured the nuclear-power plant has containment sys- some people, and that she simply should ply exercising free speech. public that the pills are not necessary and tems to prevent leaks and that a partial that state offi cials, along with the Nuclear meltdown doesn’t mean the containment Regulatory Commission and the Cali- systems will fail. fornia Energy Commission, are closely The White House announced that monitoring the situation. U.S. citizens within 50 miles of Japa- Coyotes affected by Japan’s calamity “Even if we had a radiation release nese reactors damaged during the disaster from Diablo Canyon (in San Luis Obispo should evacuate. County), iodide would only be issued to “I think that it is very scary and it’s Continued from Pg. 1 people living within a 10-mile radius of scary for Japan to be experiencing all of the plant,” said Huston. this at their homes and it’s scary to think “I was so confused, I didn’t know how proud of the Japanese people, because of “I feel like we should be more wor- that it can potentially effect us here in we were going to go back to Japan, and I the way they are behaving and handling ried about helping Japan and the people California,” CSUSB student Kamerin really want to know how bad it really is,” this situation,” said Kanemori. there rather than running around buying Bateman. added Shotoko. If matters become worse, the Depart- “Our families are trying as much as ment of state may issue a travel alert for they can to stay safe and conserve energy, a 90-day period in which there will be no especially in the Tokyo area, since many academic, faculty, or study abroad travel to nuclear plants were destroyed, but I don’t Japan. think my family can do very much about Students and faculty who would like aiding the people that have been directly to help aid the situation in Japan can volun- affected, since they do not have enough teer or donate to the Red Cross. food, water, and gas,” said Shotoko. Any contributions will support the di- The exchange students left for Japan saster relief efforts to help those affected last Thursday, both saying that they are ea- by the earthquake in Japan and tsunami ger to see their families, and hopeful that throughout the Pacifi c. everything will turn out well. For more information on how to do- “I am thankful for all the people who nate or ways to offer your support, `visit are praying and thinking about Japan, and www.American.RedCross.org. Chronicle Page 5 Opinions Monday, March 21, 2011 Upcoming CSUSB smoking policy Pro: Give me some air! Con: Let my people smoke By RACHEL CANNON We all have to share oxygen, and it’s By MATT EDGERTON both the rights of those that smoke and the Staff Writer already polluted enough. It’s the least we Staff Writer health of non-smoking students as they can do to avoid contaminating it further were not forced to sit in an enclosed space Starting this fall, students at CSUSB with cigarette smoke. It’s my opinion that Does prohibition ever work? Or does with second hand smoke. will be able to breathe a little easier. smoking in places which nonsmokers have it merely escalate the situation? Now, rather than having a few people This is because the CSUSB adminis- no choice but to frequent is simply rude. Recently, the CSUSB administrative smoking all over campus we will have trative council approved a new policy lim- Cigarettes do more than infringe on council has prohibited the use of cigarettes large groups of people smoking in either iting smoking on campus to 17 specially others’ health, however. Smokers who on campus with the exception of designat- designated areas or the parking lot. designated areas. Although the policy is don’t bother to properly dispose of their ed smoking areas. This will most likely increase the already on the books, signs aren’t going butts also play a role in pollution. If we take a brief look at history we amount of second hand smoke that non- up until fall, which means it won’t be en- We are blessed with one of the most can see how ineffective the banning of sub- smoking students will now have to try to forced until then. beautiful campuses in the CSU system. By stances has been previously and currently. avoid. As such, one could say that the pur- I couldn’t be more supportive of this limiting smoking to certain areas, we can We need only look to the prohibition pose of the ban is lost. new smoking “ban.” It has always amazed help keep it that way. of the 1920s and the current struggle oc- Moreover, smoking receives more me that smoking remains so popular in a Having designated smoking areas will curring with medical marijuana to see publicity due to the controversial ban, day and age when we’re fully aware of not only make the fumes easier to avoid that prohibition does not work Recently making people more curious about it and in its devastating effects on health. It’s well for those who so choose, but will also ben- the campus of CSUSB has enacted a near some ways increasing its popularity. Very known that cigarette smoking leads to lung efi t our campus’s custodial help by saving campuswide smok- similar to how prohi- cancer, heart disease and many other dis- them the arduous task of sweeping up the ing ban, signage rein- bition did not work, eases. In fact, according to a study by the many cigarette butts from all over our 441- forcing this measure How hard is it to take so to will the smok- Virginia Tobacco Use Control Project, one acre campus. will begin to be put ing ban most likely in fi ve deaths in the U.S. are caused by It isn’t an all-out ban on tobacco use; up in the fall. a few extra steps to avoid fail for the same rea- smoking. rather, it’s a perfectly reasonable compro- However this sons. However, the deaths don’t stop there. mise that allows smokers to smoke while smoking ban is not people smoking outside? They say this The American Cancer attributes others with a healthier lifestyle can enjoy without its share of It’s not like their lighting campus smoking ban 50,000 deaths a year to secondhand smoke. clean air (at least, as clean as air gets in San critiques. is in the best interest Which is why this new policy is such a Bernardino). The main reason up in the middle of class of the students of this great decision. Many opponents of this policy also this smoking ban is campus; they claim it While to an extent it’s true that people claim that it’s an infringement of their per- wrong is because it and blowing the smoke is to keep everyone should have control over what they choose sonal rights, and that because students pay encroaches upon the healthier and safer, to do to their own bodies, the biggest prob- tuition for the privilege of being here, they personal rights of in your face. but really how hard is lem with smoking is the effect it can have should be able to engage in whatever legal the free students of it to take a few extra on others that choose not to smoke. activity they want. CSUSB. steps to avoid two or three people smoking As a nonsmoker who does my best I couldn’t disagree more strongly with No longer is the school merely man- outside. to live a healthy lifestyle and take care this sense of entitlement. dating that the smokers can’t smoke inside; It’s not like their lighting up in the of myself, I should have the right to walk Paying a fee doesn’t allow you to do rather, campuswide bans are not interested middle of class and blowing the smoke in across campus without being forced to in- whatever you want without regard for oth- in protecting the health of other students as your face. They aren’t infringing on your hale someone else’s regurgitated cigarette ers, whether on campus or at any other in- they claim. rights to breathe clean air. Let them smoke. smoke. stitution. They are attempting to change peo- With the way our air quality is current- In other words, you may have the right Many public places already have des- ple’s behaviors and lifestyles. ly a few extra people smoking outside in to smoke yourself to death, but you don’t ignated smoking areas. Disneyland is a People have a right to live their life our 441 acre campus really won’t affect us. have the right to take me with you. classic example. Paying a fee to enter the how they want so long as it does not in- I think we’ll be fi ne letting a few park doesn’t grant you the right to smoke fringe upon the rights of others. people continue to smoke outside without wherever you want. If people want to smoke themselves having to herd them into the parking lot The problem with the “it’s my right” to death, let them. They know the risks yet or designated zones like animals because mentality is that rights often directly in- they choose to smoke. As long as they do they choose to indulge in something that fringe on the rights of others. Case in point it outside with proper ventilation the rest of has some negative side effects that almost – what about my “right” to clean oxygen? us are not at risk and have no right to strip solely affects them. Whose rights are more important? them of their personal freedoms. This ban encroaches upon the personal This new policy is fair and reasonable. Before this campus ban was enacted, freedoms of paying students of this campus And as far as my lungs are concerned, this all smoking had to be done outside, which and as such should be removed for that rea- next fall quarter can’t come soon enough. was perfectly reasonable. This protected son alone.

Matthew Harp | Special to the Chronicle Louis Penna | Chronicle Photo The current smoking policy calls for no smoking indoors. Once the campus begins enforcing the new smoking policy this coming fall, students will be prohibited from smoking outside with the exception of the 17 designated smoking areas. Chronicle Page 6 Opinions Monday, March 21, 2011 CSUSB, get ready now for the “big one” Do you know what you should do when it strikes campus? By ERIKA MARTINEZ the big one comes? Staff Writer I spoke to CSUSB Disaster Prepared- ness Coordinator Don Soderbloom, who s Southern California has been here since 2008. watches images of fallen He told me that he focuses on four fac- buildings, huge tsunami es of emergency: litigation, preparedness, Awaves and exploding nu- response and recovery. clear plants in Japan on their TV screens, Litigation is efforts to lessen impacts it’s hard not to wonder when Southern Cal- and to develop plans, preparedness is ifornia will be next. where they spend most of the time doing According to Yahoo! News, the un- planning and procedures, response is train- precedented 9.0 magnitude quake shifted ing disaster drills and recovery is staying eastern Japan closer to the United States by informed. about 13 feet. The one thing that got my attention This tragedy is a little closer to home was recovery. Staying informed and know- than we would like to think about. Ever ing what to do in case of an emergency is heard of “the big one?” the most important. Who knows what effect it’s going to That’s why it’s important to be in- have on us when it strikes, but with almost volved in earthquake drills such as the 20,000 students and staff at Cal State San Great California Shakeout last October Bernardino, we better be prepared for the Partaking in these can save our lives, not worst. only during the quake but also after the di- A study by the U.S. Geological Survey saster has happened. says that there is a 99.7 percent chance that Soderbloom informed me on materi- a 6.7 magnitude quake will hit southern als students should have ready. “Students California by 2037. should be prepared to survive for 3 to 5 But former USGS geologist Jim Berk- days, and they should have an emergency land predicts that the upcoming full moon supply kit,” he said. will bring a major seismic window from Soderbloom suggested that a proper March 19 to 26. supply kit should contain water, snacks Since the CSUSB campus is less than such as granola bars, a radio with extra a mile away from the San Andreas Fault, batteries and a fl ashlight. All this is stuff Courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey being prepared this week may save your that can be kept in your car, which most According to a 2008 United States Geological Survey (above), the Cal State San Bernardino region and its surrounding life. students have. cities near the fault line face a 59 percent chance of experiencing a 6.7 or higher magnitude earthquake by year 2037. I believe we should all be prepared for What should also be suggested is the the big one; we should all have a plan and revision of the CSUSB Disaster Prepared- don’t have one in my car. prepared while on campus because I com- stock up on supplies. ness Emergency Plan which can be found This is a wake-up call for all of us, in- mute and I’ll be stuck here for a while,” The question isn’t if, but when. in every classroom, but was last revised in cluding CSUSB student Veronica who says said Veronica. It’s easier to be well prepared at home; 1998. she hasn’t been involved in an earthquake I would like to be better informed on you can put all items away in the garage As for me, I should really listen to the drill on campus. how to handle an earthquake on campus. I or in a closet. But what if you’re at school, advice of Soderbloom; I don’t even have “I don’t have a plan in case of an want to be able to feel well prepared in a how can we be prepared here as well when an emergency kit at home and I defi nitely earthquake, but I plan on asking how to be place where I spend most of time at. Diversity Committee responds to student opinion

By DR. J. MILTON CLARK the “facts” the writer presents to support cial Security Administration estimated that that we can never take for granted our duty Chair of Diversity Committee her argument were blatantly false, some- undocumented immigrants pay over eight to speak out against those who would per- thing that we cannot overlook. The writer billion dollars in Social Security and Medi- petuate the kinds of negative and damaging Dear Campus Community, appears to blame all of the problems of care taxes. Most will never see those ben- stereotypes found in her piece. As Martin In keeping with our mission to “seek a California and, indeed, the U.S., on “illegal efi ts realized. Luther King Jr. said in a speech in Selma, campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, immigration.” She blames immigrants for As if the content of the article were not in March of ’65 “A man dies when he re- and promotes respect for the entire variety the closure of hospitals and medical cen- bad enough, the article was accompanied fuses to stand up for that which is right.” of human experience,” the CSUSB Univer- ters and the overcrowding of prisons and by a cartoon depicting the Statue of Liberty Rather than creating opportunities for sity Diversity Committee would be remiss schools without any evidence to support about to “squash” a stereotypical Latino dialogue, the ideas expressed in her opin- if we did not offer a response to a recent this specious argument. Scholarship tells with the bottom of its foot. This cartoon ion piece drive people apart. We would Coyote Chronicle opinion piece entitled, us something completely different. conjures up the notion that undocumented hope that on this campus, the faculty advis- “14th Amendment shouldn’t harbor illegal Studies show time and again that were immigrants should be destroyed just like ers to the Chronicle staff would advise the immigrants” by a staff writer. Our mission it not for immigrants working the fi elds in any other unwanted “insect.” The cartoon editors on ways to achieve balanced and further says, “In our commitment to diver- California, we would not have available to also trivializes and dehumanizes an entire factual reporting that dispels myths and sity, we welcome people from all back- us such a large variety of inexpensive fresh group of people who have made major creates bridges to bring our students and grounds and we seek to include knowl- fruits and vegetables. Further, a January contributions to California and the country our community together edge and values from many cultures in 2010 study by USC’s Center for the Study as a whole. If we examine past historical the curriculum and extra-curricular life of of Immigration notes that unauthorized cariactures that have been used to demean Regards, the campus community.” Our response is immigrants are among the most under- other racial-ethnic groups, we know that University Diversity Committee intended to affi rm our community’s com- paid workers in the state, missing out on stereotypical images have a major impact mitment to the values of diversity and in- approximately 2.2 billion dollars in wag- on how we view and how we treat them. clusion. es and taxable income, money that goes Scapegoating any one group of people will First and foremost we respect and en- back, not to the state coffers, but to the not solve the economic woes of our coun- courage freedom of speech on this campus employer. Because they are unauthorized, try. Consider Jews in Hitler’s Germany and For the record and in the greater community. In her narra- they will never collect unemployment, so- Hutus and Tutsis in modern-day Rwanda. tive the author presents an argument about cial security, or be eligible for health and College newspapers must be open to a The cartoon referenced in Dr. the 14th Amendment to the U. S. Constitu- other services afforded authorized work- wide range of views and opinions, no mat- Clark’s opinion was not tion whereby she holds that children born ers. Other studies indicate that unauthor- ter how distasteful they may be. If there are of undocumented immigrants in this coun- ized immigrants pay millions in sales taxes lessons to be learned from such an appall- selected by the student try should be deported. It is not our intent but are less likely to commit crime and are ing piece, beyond affi rmation that freedom here to explore the merits of that stance, ineligible for programs such as Medicaid, of speech is alive and well at the Coyote author but by the editors. but to present the greater issue: most of food stamps, and welfare. In 2005, the So- Chronicle, perhaps one of those lessons is Chronicle Page 7 Features Monday, March 21, 2011 Community runs to stop child abuse The Shamrock Project gives people a friendly competition for a good cause

Angelina Garibay | Chronicle Photo Although it was the morning of daylight savings and people lost an hour of sleep, many showed up to show their support for the Childhelp organization by running. This organization helps children that have been severely abused and neglected. By ANGELINA GARIBAY “It feels good to work out,” said Lacorte. volved and hopefully raise more money than last year,” Staff Writer He couldn’t have had better weather for it. It was not said Shelby Swank, KD vice-president of public relations. too cold and not too hot, a wonderful benefi t for all the They are still tabulating the money that they brought in The fi rst morning of daylight savings time fi nds most participants. minus their expenses, but they are confi dent it was over people snug in their beds ignoring the time change, but One of Lacorte’s fellow fraternity brothers, Juan Ma- $8,000. It’s still not too late to add to the total, just see a there was a different scene at CSUSB. A crowd from the cias, had worked late the night before the race. He strug- KD sorority member to contribute. community was milling around the library lawn yawning gled in the morning to get there, but he wanted to do it for The event split participants into three groups; the run- and stretching. the kids. ners, the walkers and the teams. They released each group The sun rose above the buildings, the fog lifted and “I’m here for the cause, and I’m here for my broth- at different times to keep track of their time. the challenge was given: GO! ers,” said Macias. Israel Diego came in fi rst in the running group, Gloria Some ran and some walked, but this 250-plus crowd There is a friendly rivalry between the sororities and Ruddell came in fi rst for the walkers and the Maroon 5 plunked down over $8,000 to participate in the Shamrock fraternities over who can raise the most for their philan- team came in fi rst for the teams. Project 5K Run/Walk course laid out by the Kappa Delta thropic causes and the point system for the competition The sorority’s particular Childhelp focus is a group (KD) sorority. involves being supportive of the other’s charities. home in Beaumont called the Merv Griffi n Village. They The well organized event offered water stations to re- The KD sorority originally held a rally for the Sham- house boys and girls from ages six to 14. fresh the body along the way and cheering members of KD rock Project to raise money for Childhelp (childhelp.org), Kappa Delta tours the Village facility each year trying to boost morale. an organization that helps severely abused and neglected to bring cheer to the children by interacting with them. Paul Lacorte, a CSUSB student and a member of the children by giving them a place to live and heal. They also involve the Girl Scouts, another of their chari- Delta Sigma Phi fraternity, was making the run in a special This year they decided to change it up and put on a ties, on these trips. Even though it was an effort to get up wheelchair. He was in good spirits as he used his arms to 5K challenge. an hour earlier, it was worth it for all the people involved quickly cover the course. “We thought we could get more of the community in- to help the victims of child abuse in a fun and healthy way. Don’t be clueless, be shoeless By R. ANTHONY DIAZ fore! Staff Writer “Come show your support and walk like a true coyote,” said DeLeon. Imagine what it would be like spend- During your time without shoes, we ing an entire day without shoes, not pos- hope that you can experience what it is like sible? Well, for just one day make the at- for children at play, doing chores or sim- tempt. ply walking a distance, which could be to a Students of all California universities school if they had a pair of shoes. and other institutions will forgo wearing Simply go to any local retailer of shoes on April 5 to raise awareness of less TOMS shoes, purchase a pair and the same fortunate children across the globe that live pair of shoes will go to a child in need. This without adequate footwear. is the One-for-One movement started by As CSUSB students, some of us have American traveler Blake Mycoskie. already heard the good things TOMS shoes While traveling in Argentina, he found is doing globally without all the hassle of that many children became infected with giving cash to a charity. foot diseases, placing a huge strain on their So, mark your calendars for the fi rst health, caused by soil-transmitted diseases day back from spring break to share the ex- and unprotected cuts and injuries. perience of knowing what it feels like to In his effort to help children around function without shoes. Make the pledge the globe he made a promise to himself and and join people across the world to share children to help in bettering their quality a deep felt understanding of the necessities of life and giving them an opportunity for we take for granted. education with a pair of shoes. Kim DeLeon, the TOMS Campus What the movement also aims to do Club leader invites you and all CSUSB or- by providing shoes for children is to give ganizations to come join the walk around them the ability to attend school, in many campus. The walk will start at 1 p.m. in developing countries shoes are a required Richard Bowie | Chronicle Photo front of the library, and a shoe check will part of the uniform and without shoes you For one day many will go without their shoes. Each Toms’ shoe that is purchase gives a needy child a pair of their own. be available, so arrive a few minutes be- Continued on Pg. 8 Chronicle Page 8 Features Monday, March 21, 2011 Spring break plans: a week of fun in the sun By KATI PATAG experience that you can do with friends or Staff Writer your special someone. Another activity that you can look into Are you wondering what you should where the costs won’t break the bank is the do for spring break? Here are some festivi- Discovery Science Center in Santa Ana, ties that you can enjoy for a wide array of the looming cube of a building you can see tastes and budgets. on your drive down I-5. A beach trip is always fun, easy and The cost for admission is $13 for costs next to nothing to have an entire day adults and $10 for kids, though that can fi lled with fun things to do. add up it’s an all-day affair. One of the best features our local This is a hands-on interactive museum beaches have to offer are the fi re pits. This where you will have fun and learn a lot! allows you to have seaside bonfi res, hang Check Yelp.com for more information on out after a long day of being in the sun and museums. roast hot dogs and marshmallows to satisfy Now, if you want to splurge and treat those afternoon cravings. yourself to something extra special this You can also visit a dog beach if you spring break, here are a few ideas you can have furry friends and want to include think about. them in what you’re doing. Of course, the infamous theme parks. Another activity that you can do that Disneyland, Legoland, Knott’s Berry costs little to nothing is hiking at our Na- Farm, Universal Studios and Sea World are tional Parks here in San Bernardino Coun- luxuries we have here is Southern Califor- ty. The parks are close to home and beauti- nia. Many of these theme parks are having ful. specials that are a steal. If you enjoy being outdoors and work- For example, Universal Studios Hol- ing up a sweat, you can head to Big Bear, lywood, their tickets are $74 plus tax, but Joshua National Park or San Bernardino if you buy a day pass you receive a 2011 National Forest. All of which are but a few annual pass for free! of the local natural playgrounds. For more As far as I’m concerned the annual information on National Parks here in San passes are the way to go, even with the Bernardino County visitcalifornia.com. black-out dates, $74 bucks is a steal. There are things you can do that cost a To be honest if you are a Southern moderate amount of money. California resident, it would be smart to in- If you’re 21 or older, a wine tasting vest in an annual pass if you choose to visit tour might be right up your alley. There is a theme park. a winery in Ontario called the San Antonio Be sure that you investigate to make Winery. For three tastings it’s just $8 and sure you are getting the best possible deal. for four it’s $10. You can be creatively spontaneous this If you are willing to drive a little far- spring break without breaking the bank. ther there are many wineries in Temecula Though it is nice to break the piggy that cost anywhere between $10 and $20. bank every once in awhile, its just as nice Kati Patag | Chronicle Photo Wine tasting is a fun and sophisticated to save it. Nature provides the best scenery; this spring break take a hike at some of the parks and enjoy the outdoors for once. Dishing it up with Diana By DIANA CANSINO friend Jonathan, who doesn’t participate in Fortunately, they offer a veggie om- in the week. Features Editor Lent and we went to this hole-in-the-wall elet; it had spinach, mushrooms, toma- But, I didn’t fi nish my meal, prob- restaurant. It was like a little country house, toes and a side of hash brown. The omelet ably because I started eating my friend’s In light of Lent and my religious be- the decorations truly seemed centuries old. looked like a whole chicken coop’s worth pancakes. I mean who doesn’t want to eat liefs, I don’t eat meat on Fridays. I mean I was staring at an off-centered reef of eggs were taken and used to make the melted butter, and syrup? Naturally, I eat massive amounts of half the time, but I fi gured sometimes these damn thing, and I’m pretty sure my hash Of course my best friend wouldn’t meat throughout the week so that when places surprise you. browns were a signifi cant portion of Ida- be my best friend if he didn’t tell me how Friday rolls around, I don’t get withdraw- It was no Mimi’s Café, my favorite ho’s GDP. crisp the bacon was, and offer me a piece. als symptoms. breakfast place, but it did serve bigger por- I smothered the feast in ketchup be- It was as good as a veggie omelet can But, for some reason every year when tions. I’m not going to lie; I like not being cause I can really only eat eggs since bacon be, and I felt like an elephant after I ate it Lent comes around, Fridays are the day able to see the bottom of my plate until I wasn’t an option today. I watched long- which means it was successful. that I crave meat the most. I’m talking eat everything. ingly at my friend’s plate, the bacon and grilled chicken, beef burritos, pizza with The service was fast too, and the wait- sausage teased me, and I felt like they were the works and so many others luscious ress was a real hoot. With her uncontrol- fl irting with me, whispering sweet noth- pieces of food that are bursting with deli- lable blinking due to her contacts, and then ings into my ear from across the table. It’s ciousness that only those in the meat cat- telling us the story of how she tripped on almost like these dead pieces of meat knew egory can offer me. her laces earlier in the week really made I couldn’t have them, and wanted to get Anyway, I had breakfast with my my morning. back at me for eating their friends earlier

No socks, no shoes, big problem for many children Continued from Pg. 7 are unable to attend school. aside from health issues. “Shoes are a sta- For more information on how to get This places a huge roadblock on many tus symbol [in Ethiopia]. Children dream involved contact Kim DeLeon at kimde- children who don’t have the opportunity or of having their fi rst pair,” said Thomas. [email protected] and for other nation- resources to realize their potential. This is the only charity that helps un- wide events look for TOMS on Facebook Dr. Larry L. Thomas from the Chair- derprivileged children and when you buy a or visit onedaywithoutshoes.com. Give man of the Tropical Alliance Health Foun- new pair of kicks to express yourself with. some one the gift of happy feet, healthy dation understands what importance own- This local motion is going global, so grab a feet. Hope to see you there, barefoot! ing a pair of shoes plays in a child’s life shoe and hang on! Chronicle Page 9 Features Monday, March 21, 2011

Self-harm“trend” since it’s such a trendhorrible thing that and his clan of troublemakersturns perform an going through viral self-harm issues, there are By KARA DEMENT Staff Writer is happening in our society. But sadly it’s array of stunts that deal with the infl icting many ways you can fi nd the help that is true. of self-harm. needed. Cutting, bruising, pinching and burn- According to mirror-mirror.org self- It seems as though this movie has a The Southern California Self Injury ing are just a few of the many alarming harm is the attempt to deliberately cause bad infl uence on people. Help Group is a new non-profi t organiza- ways people are hurting themselves. Even harm to oneself, the resulting injury usu- According to dailymail.co.uk a tion that has dedicated themselves to help- things such as being in an abusive relation- ally severe enough to cause tissue damage. 13-year-old boy from the UK died after ing locals who self-harm. They have help ship and risk taking activities, like cliff Dr. Jennifer Hartstein, recently inter- trying to do a bike stunt from the movie groups in West Covina, San Bernardino, diving can be considered to be ways of viewed on CBS’ the Today Show, men- “Jackass.” Moreno Valley and Rancho Cucamonga. self-harm. tioned that 14 to 24 percent of teens and Heartbreaking stories like this leads to Being in a group setting may not be In society today, we are faced with all young adults infl ict self-harm. the question, could “Jackass” possibly be for everybody who is dealing with self- kinds of trends especially in our genera- Ninety-fi ve percent of self-harmers a culprit as well in causing people to self- harm so the next best thing is to talk to tion. are women. harm purposely? somebody, whether it is a friend, counselor Some have a positive impact on us Another study, done by Cornell and “When you see a celebrity you want to or teacher. while others have a negative impact. They Princeton researchers, found that 17 per- act like them, dress like them and be like This also might not be for everybody, vary from subject to subject, from the latest cent are in college. them,” said student Thomas Monteron. so seeking help from a professional is an- styles to the hottest vacation spots. You may think that depression and Some teens might look at that and other alternative. However, one trend has recently be- painful memories are the culprits in this want to be like the guys on ‘Jackass’ and Self-harm and self-harm videos are come a mega hit on websites like YouTube: rise of self-harm, but that’s not the only that’s when they try to pull off the stunts. things that we should defi nitely be con- self-harm videos. case. So, yeah I’d say it does cause teens to self- cerned with in our society and if you know Now let me tell you, I was completely Most of us have all seen the infamous harm,” Monteron continued. anybody that self-harms you should help shocked that this was even considered a movie “Jackass” where Johnny Knoxville If you or somebody you know are them in any way you possibly can. Women start making greater impact in fi lm industry

By JESSICA RAMIREZ Years’ Eve of 1978 and offi cially broke up Staff Writer in April of 1979 because of money man- agement issues between the band members For the past few weeks the Women’s and the producer. Resource Center (WRC) has been celebrat- Half of the band tried to continue their ing “Women in Film Festival.” career in music but did not succeed. Within the festival they previewed in- In an interview from afterellen.com credible fi lms all directed by women from Sigismond said, “The fi lm focuses mostly the 21st century. on Joan Jett and Cherie Curie, how differ- For the fi rst week of this three day ent they are, how they were drawn together event was “The Runaways” in which you for this crazy experience.” may recognize Dakota Fanning and Kris- The main theme of the fi lm was most ten Stewart as the stars. likely seen as a feminist driven fi lm from Floria Sigismondi was the director of adolescent girls growing up into adult “The Runaways” a fi lm about a 70s rock & women. roll girl band. The second fi lm was “Winter’s Bone” The famous girl band, of the same based on the book of the same name, and name as the fi lm, was started back in the was directed by Debra Granik. mid-70s by two girls Sandy West and Joan The fi lm is about a 17-year-old girl Jett after introducing themselves to a pro- taking care of her siblings and sick mother ducer Kim Fowley. while trying to fi nd her missing father. Fowley helped the girls start their One of the director’s goals was to Jessica Ramirez | Chronicle Photo band and added three more members to the highlight the strength and nurturing sides During the “Women in Film Festival” the WRC recognized the importance that women have brought to the fi lm industry. band. of women. They became one of rock & roll’s The last fi lm shown was “Thirteen” in The director of “Thirteen” is Cathe- dealing with a broken family. most popular teen girl bands in the 70s. which a young teen girl established a new rine Hardwicke another well-known direc- These women directors have brought The Runaways most known and popu- friendship which will take herself on a road tor who also directed “Lords of Dogtown” a great deal to the fi lm industry, by show- lar songs where “Cherry Bomb,” “School of self-destructs, including an addiction to and “Twilight.” casing the truth behind the real lives of Days,” and “Queens of Noise.” drugs, experimenting with sex and getting Hardwicke’s fi lm follows the life of a people in today’s society while giving The band had their last gig on New involved in crimes at an early age. struggling teen trying to fi nd herself while viewers hours of entertainment. Chronicle Page 10

Arts & Entertainment Monday, March 21, 2011 San Bernardino’s resident indie hip-hop festival By CARMEN HERRERA even more so the way technology has em- Staff Writer powered independent music as a whole,” says Murs on the offi cial website. The sixth annual Paid Dues Festival, The ‘Paid Dues Stage’ will feature art- honoring the best in indie hip hop, takes ists from different parts of the country. Set place in the NOS Events Center in San to perform on this stage are several artists Courtesy of Guerilla Union Bernardino. Rapper Murs, of the hip-hop such as Bun B, Sage Francis, Asher Roth, Last year’s Paid Dues Festival showed signifi cant signs of growth in attendance and in the amount of artists performing. group Living Legends, has announced the and Immortal Technique (to name a few). complete line-up for the event taking place Hip-hop groups Heavy Metal Kings, on April 2, 2011. Dead Prez, and Eternia are a few of the One of the headliners is rapper E-40, many groups that will be making an ap- whose hit-single “Tell Me When to Go” pearance this year. launched him to mainstream prominence. The ‘Dues Paid Stage’ will be exclu- Murs shares his excitement about E-40 sive to west-coast musicians. The Cali- stating, “It is with great pride that I an- fornia- native artists scheduled to perform nounce E-40 will be headlining the ‘Dues are Dom Kennedy, Black Hippy (featuring Paid’ stage. As far as independent rap goes, Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul and he was the fi rst to get his label major dis- Schoolboy Q) Andre Nickatina, Mistah tribution. From Master P to El-P, he pio- FAB and Droop E (who is known for col- neered the artist/CEO business model in laborating with his father and headliner hip hop.” E-40). For those who do not know what the Grind Time Now, known as the largest Paid Dues Festival is, this all-day event rap battle league, will have their own stage features music in the hip-hop/rap genre, to invite musicians to “rap battle” one an- featuring over 40 performances by numer- other. Hip-hop super group Slaughterhouse ous hip-hop musicians and rappers will be will perform on this stage, but not before showcased this year alone. Johnny Storm battles Dizaster and Real Aside from E-40 headlining, hip-hop Deal takes on Dirtbag Dan to determine duo Black Star, founded by MC’s Mos the best lyricists. Def and Talib Kweli, will be reuniting on “I am stoked to have Grind Time Now stage. The duo will perform a string of as a partner this year. Their organization new singles rumored to be on their upcom- has helped bring some prestige back to the ing album. arena of MC battles. I felt the festival was Unlike previous years, this will mark always missing that element. This year we the fi rst time the Paid Dues Festival will chose a “vs.” theme …” says Murs on the have three different stages specifi cally event’s website. themed with their performers. The sixth annual event promises “its “Why three stages? Because the inde- most powerful headlining performances to pendent hip hop scene has grown tremen- date” that will surely not disappoint fans. dously in volume and talent over the past For more information on the Paid Dues In- fi ve years. Partially due to the major record dependent Hip-Hop Festival, visit the offi - Courtesy of Guerilla Union label system being turned on its ear, and cial website at www.paidduesfestival.com. This year’s festival will feature three stages for all artists to perform on April 2 at San Bernardino’s NOS Events Center.

and he doesn’t know where he would be if it to improve their lives the way that it has he didn’t fi nd it. “Can you imagine a world improved mine,”said Cusson. with no music, its like a painting with no Struggles have been no stranger to color or a dancer with no movement. Just Cusson as he continues to pursue his like these things would be pointless and dream. “It was so frustrating for me in the have no signifi cance. ” beginning. Other than a few members of DJing has been a goal of Cusson’s my family I didn’t have any support which since he found and fell in love with Music. was discouraging.” “Once I had a taste of raw electronic music “I also struggled for months trying to I was hooked. From that day on I had a pas- use and master my DJing equipment. I as- sion for DJing and I needed to do it.” sumed that I would be able to plug it all in The music that Cusson plays as Ghet- and make epic sounds, but that wasn’t the tochip Malfunction is “hard and fi lthy raw case.” He said that it took him months of indie electro, trash, dubstep, dutch house. I solitary practice in his apartment before he can guarantee that the music I spin is like was comfortable enough to play in front of nothing else that you have ever raged to be- others. fore,” Said Cusson “This journey has been a humbling When asked what his goals are Cusson experience. I realized that achieving my Courtesy of David Schmitt answered, “I want to push myself and my goals and dream would not be easy and that Cusson, also known as Ghettochip Malfunction, turned to DJing to help him deal with some of the struggles in his life. DJing as far as I can while I’m still having if I wanted it I was going to have to work fun with it. The moment it feels like work hard for it.” will be the moment that I know it is time When you’re following your dream it to stop.” is always nice to know that you have sup- “I want to introduce people to a new port and people to believe in you. Please Turning the tables of life style of music to rage their faces of to that show your support for Ghettochip Mal- they normally wouldn’t listen too and make function by liking his Facebook fan page By JENNIFER PETERS homeless on the streets of San Gabriel, them forget all about Monday through Fri- facebook.com/ghettochipmalfunctiondj. Staff Writer California. day stresses. And if I’m able to do this then In gratitude for your support Cusson He turned to music to help him cope I have done my job as an entertainer,” Cus- will offer free entry to all CSUSB students From a mixed up past to mixing up with the diffi culties of his life. son continued. who attend his next event. For more infor- tracks Steve Cusson is turning his life “Music was and will always be my I was fortunate to watch Cusson fi rst mation on future events you can join his around and using his turntables to do it. solace and comfort,” he said. performance at Sutra, in Newport Califor- mailing list at ghettochipmalfunctiondj@ Cusson, 26 is a Southern California “Music is self expression for me, I feel nia, last month and I can certainly say that gmail.com. native who is trying to make his mark on more like me when I’m DJing. I don’t have he has the makings of a great DJ. And if you’re interested in hearing for the DJing scene. With the stage name of a care in the world. When I’m stressed out Cusson is using music to reach out to yourself the epic sounds of GhettoChip Ghettochip Malfunction. I just put on my headphones and rage away his fans. Malfunction you can check out his mix Cusson grew up with a troubled past my troubles,” he continued. “I want to give people the opportunity tape on soundcloud.com/Ghettochipmal- and spent several years of his adolescence Music is a huge part of Cusson’s life to fi nd music the way that I have and use function. Chronicle Page 11 Arts & Entertainment Monday, March 21, 2011 Jump into the battle for L.A.

By GRACE GARNER Staff Writer

If you’re into alien invasions, thrilling action scenes, and seeing humanity at its fi nest then “Battle: Los Angeles,” which came out March 11, is defi nitely the movie to see. Okay, so they could have picked a bet- ter name, but I digress. The plot was far from original but the suspense and dialogue, as well as bits and pieces of action here and there, kept the movie moving along smoothly. Enter Harvey Dent. Oh wait, I mean Aaron Eckhart, a Staff Sergeant in the Marines looking to retire, as we fi nd out, because he was the only survivor of the platoon he led (in what we assume would be the Middle East) and suffers from what I see as a mild case of post-traumatic stress disorder. This fact remains important throughout the movie as the world gathers that they are being invaded by—against all previously available logic—aliens. He is continually questioned (more like talked behind his back) by his new platoon mem- bers whether he can be trusted in battle af- ter his “failure” in the Middle East. Eckhart’s new platoon is led by a young 2nd Lieutenant straight out of Offi - cer Training School played by Ramon Ro- driguez. Rodriguez only appears confi dent as he takes charge, but when the fi ghting starts he realizes that no amount of train- ing can fully prepare him for battle—par- ticularly against something as baffl ing as Courtesy of Columbia Pictures aliens, an enemy they have to fi gure out as Battle: L.A. is an action-thriller fi lm set in modern day Los Angeles. The movie follows the journey of a U.S. marines platoon attempting to fi ght off a devastating global alien invasion. they trudge their way into the City of An- gels to retrieve any remaining survivors. What “Battle: LA” lacks in original- Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Begin- “Battle: LA” reminded me of Call of Luckily, he’s got Eckhart to guide him in ity it makes up for in its storytelling and ning”) and was trusted with such a hefty— Duty/Halo meets Independence Day (in his times of doubt. cinematography. To put it simply, “Battle: with regards to price—movie. I must say, fact, the “Battle: LA” website has an ee- Along the way they meet a few more LA” is more a war movie than I thought he pulled it off. At the start of the movie, rily similar game you can play that looks characters including an Air Force offi cer it was going to be—one that lifts up and a lot of the fi lming was of the “shaky” va- like Call of Duty game play), but, to keep played by actress Michelle Rodriguez. As makes you marvel at concepts that seem riety (think “Cloverfi eld”) which I’m not a in mind, I like all those items more than always, Michelle is a badass who knows lost most days like honor, bravery, and the huge fan of, at least for a prolonged period the actual movie. Still, after Hollywood’s how to shoot the living hell out of anything human heart. of time. However, his transitions and scope latest epic fails at alien movies (ex. “Sky- that she needs to and does like the boys do, I was surprised to learn that the movie of fi eld were commendable and I had no line,” see also “Predators”) “Battle: LA” is if not better. director was Jonathan Liebesman (“The complaints for the most part. a win. Femme Fatale gets bodies jerking, but not minds working

By MATTHEW BRAMLETT moving by herself in the middle of a epileptic and hazy Staff Writer nightclub, dancing her problems away and trying to latch on to anyone who so much as glances in her direction. If you’re the type who loves going out to clubs and The opening number and best song on the album, getting completely wasted while a guy with tribal tattoos the Ke$ha-penned “Till the World Ends,” is another song tries to feel you up as he’s talking about how his dad was about what is undoubtedly Spears coming onto an un- once an assistant to Mark Harmon, then Britney Spears’ named person in the middle of a chaotic nightclub. new album is right up your alley. “This kitten got your tongue tied in knots I see, spit Femme Fatale, Britney’s seventh offering to the pop it out ‘cause I’m dying for company,” she soothingly ser- music gods, is a breakneck blend of party pop that handily enades to her victim. “Baby let me blow your mind to- achieves its one and only purpose: to get your body mov- night.” ing for the better part of an hour. The music is straightfor- Of course, Spears didn’t pen any of the songs on the ward and unremarkable, but the themes and lyrics within album, so the feelings and personalities portrayed in her them offer a little more. songs have all been manufactured by a team of writers. “Hold it Against Me,” the fi rst single off Femme Fa- But then again, nobody really buys an album like this for tale, portrays Spears as a brooding nightclub regular, spot- its lyrical content. ting the object of her drunken affection from the other side Auto-tune, one of the more curious trends in popular of the dance fl oor. She seductively coos, “If I told you I music today, makes a couple of guest appearances on the wanted your body, would you hold it against me?” album. On some songs, Britney sounds insincere and dis- As if any straight male or gay female would turn down tant, while on others she sounds downright robotic. Britney Spears, even during her crazy bald days. Above all else, Femme Fatale does get the job done. A good part of the album has a sense of sexual despair It’s defi nitely better than her previous offerings, and Brit- attached to it, which contradicts the album’s music. A tell- ney fans (of which there are many) will absolutely love it. tale lyric that sets the tone for much of the album is during Britney Spears has been through a lot in the past fi ve one of the verses of “Hold it Against Me”: years, and the wear and tear of those years can be heard “Might think I’m crazy, but you know I’m just your within the songs on Femme Fatale. But this time around, type, I might be a little hazy, but you just cannot deny.” Courtesy of Jive Records all she wants to do is put her troubled past behind her and One can undoubtedly picture a heartbroken Britney, Spears’ latest album achieves her goal, giving new material to the club scene. just dance until the world ends. Chronicle Page 12 Arts & Entertainment Monday, March 21, 2011

Courtesy of nightswithalicecooper.com Courtesy of neildiamond.com Courtesy of wpopp The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame recognized some of the most infl uential and enduring artist in the 20th century including Alice Cooper and Neil Diamond. The 26th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will air March 20 on Fuse. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honors 2011 inductees By COURTNEY RINKER of Famer. Gilded Splinters” and “Right Place Wrong Time,” which Staff Writer “I’m so happy to be here. Now when you Google he played on Monday with much pizazz. R&B artist John ‘Bette Midler’ and ‘Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’, at least Legend joined him for a piano rendition of “Such a Night.” The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame exists to canonize something will come up,” said Midler. Diamond, a widely respected songwriter and enter- the best performers of all time. Love was near tears when she made her speech, tainer, came on stage snapping pictures of the audience. On March 14, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, now thanking Spector “for recognizing my talent and making Diamond is a captivating performer, who has placed 56 in its second quarter-century, inducted Neil Diamond, the me the main voice in his Wall of Sound.” singles in Billboard’s Hot 100s and has been referred to as Alice Cooper band, Tom Waits, Dr. John, and Darlene Love later sang “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah” with Spring- the “Jewish Elvis.” Love as its newest performer honorees. steen. Paul Simon congratulated Diamond and refl ected on In the “side man” category, pianist Leon Russel was Art Rupe, founder of Specialty Records, home to his delayed induction. inducted. Little Richard, was entered in the Hall as a recipient of “Why so long? I have a theory. Six words: ‘You Don’t The Hall requires that acts become candidates 25 Ahmet Ertegun Award, which is awarded to acclaimed re- Bring Me Flowers Anymore.’ Beautiful love song. Re- years after the release of their fi rst recording—it’s been cord executives. corded with Barbra Streisand, one of the great voices of a long time coming to artists like Cooper, Diamond and Non-performer Jac Holzman, founder of Elektra Re- our time. But Barbra Streisand, rock and roll? I don’t think Love. cords, was also inducted into the Hall of Fame. In its time they even allow that kind of DNA near this place,” Simon Cooper, inducted by fellow horror-rocker Rob Zom- Elektra Records had recorded classics by bands such as said. bie, fi rst went mainstream in 1971 with his hit “I’m Eigh- The Doors and Love. 1985 Hall of Fame inductee Neil Young inducted teen.” New Orleanian R&B-funk-meister Mac Rebennack, Waits, singer-songwriter-poet who earned a large follow- The shock-rock performer, known for his theatrics, Dr. John, turned heads in his neon purple attire. He has ing in the 1970s. Waits considered his own induction with appeared on stage spattered in presumably fake blood and been more than just a popular fi gure in the rock, funk and an ironic indifference. with a yellow boa draped on his shoulders. R&B world—rather he has held a kind of cult following “I never really cared about the Rock and Roll Hall of Bette Midler inducted Love and made a comedic ref- over the past 50 years. Fame; but now I am surprised to discover how much I DO erence to her being overlooked as a candidate to be a Hall Dr. John is best known for his classics “I Walk on care,” said Waits. Chronicle Page 13 Sports Monday, March 21, 2011 It’s madness, baby! By HANNAH ALANIS Staff Writer

And so it begins. March Madness is offi cially here! It’s time to fi ll out your brackets and watch the top NCAA men’s basketball teams to battle it out through a month-long tournament in March and April. It’s the end of the quarter and students have taken on heavier workloads, studying for fi nals and writing papers but, March Madness celebrations can help keep us mo- tivated. If you’re stuck at school during the games, CSUSB’s own Blue Coyote Pub should be on your list of destinations. Come wear your favorite team’s jersey and enjoy the laid-back-vibe. There are four fl at-screen TV’s and plenty of tables offer- ing unblocked views. Just like in previous years, games this year will be streamed live online. But the 2011 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament will also be available free for live stream- ing on Apple iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad mobile devices. Many students are fi lling out their own brackets for the games this year. Student Dan Johnson, said he plans to Hannah Alanis | Chronicle Photo participate in seven gambling brackets for Students gathered in the Blue Coyote Pub for the opening round of the March Madness Tournament. Upsets early on, had crowds cheering while others devistated of an broken bracket. men’s basketball. He is supporting Syra- cuse — a No. 3 seed — in six brackets and He picked North Carolina in four own brackets for free. Yahoo! and one on Facebook. Gonzaga — a No. 11 seed — in another. brackets last season and won $350, which ESPN.com is offering a $10,000 prize But, while some students research Johnson said he has participated in he spent on beer — despite it being half the to the person who fi lls out the most accu- their picks, Williams said he believes win- the brackets every year since he was seven cost of his rent. rate bracket and $5,000 to the runner-up. nings are based on chance. years old, and he has done money brackets Web sites such as Facebook and BetUS.com is offering a $5 million “I don’t do a lot of research,” said for the last six years. CBSSports.com allow fans to create their prize to the participant with a perfect Williams. “Some of my friends who don’t bracket. There is a $100 entrance fee, and even watch basketball end up having a bet- participants must be at least 18 years old. ter bracket than I do.” Student Aaron Marquez, said he par- “We try to watch the games togeth- ticipates in the brackets on Facebook and er — especially if my pick and someone ESPN.com. else’s pick are playing,” said Williams. “When picking, I try and throw in at Participating with friends can lead to least two underdogs, because if they win, friendly and fun rivalries even if you’re not everyone is going to hear about it,” said a die-hard basketball fan. Marquez. While I know all of you are spend- Most students feel that it’s fun to cheer ing hours of your time “studying,” why for a different team. not give yourself a well-deserved break Student Scott Williams, has partici- and relieve some stress, all while hanging Jesus Romero | Chronicle Photo pated in brackets for about 10 years. He with your friends, rooting for your favorite Students were caught watching games in class on their iPods and iPhones with the new March Madness on Demand app. usually fi lls out 10 on ESPN.com, one on team!

This week in Sports: Coyote Jock Talk March 22, 1934 The 1st Masters Golf championship PLAY BALL!!!! began in Augusta, Georgia, which began a long tradition of the classic Major League Baseball is just golf tournament. around the corner. In fact, it is at the end of the month, Thursday, March 22, 1969 March 31. Before then, you have The 31st NCAA Men’s Basketball to prepare yourself for your Fan- Championship: UCLA beats Purdue tasy Baseball draft. Let the Coyote 92-72 UCLA wins its 5th national Chronicle sports editors help you championship in six years under in- out. Check the blog pages for tips famous Coach, John Wooden. on how to draft, sleepers, future busts and much more. March 24th, 2001 Diamondbacks pitcher Randy John- son’s fastball hits and instantly kills coyotejocktalk.blogspot.com a dove fl ying in front of home plate. Chronicle Page 14 Sports Monday, March 21, 2011 SSportsports SSchedule!chedule!

Ben Delgado | Chronicle Photo Women’s Softball Men’s Baseball Tournament of Champions Friday 4.1.11 @ 3PM (Away) in Turlock, CA vs. San Francisco State

Fri 4.1.11 @ 8:45AM vs. Dominican Friday 4.2.11 @ 11AM (Away) DH Fri 4.1.11 @ 12:45AM vs. Grand Canyon vs. San Francisco State Sat 4.2.11 @ 9AM vs. Montana State Univ. - Billings Sat 4.2.11 @ 11:45AM vs. Hawaii Pacifi c University Saturday 4.3.11 @ 11AM (Away) Sat 4.2.11 @ 4:30PM vs. Western Oregon vs. San Francisco State Women’s Water Polo Men’s Golf Mon & Tues 3.21-3.22 @ All Day (Away) Sat & Sun 3.26-3.27 vs SoCal Intercollegiate Road Runner Invitational in Bakersfi eld, CA (UC San Diego host at Mission Viejo) Sat 3.26.11 @ 1:25PM vs. Hartwick College Mon & Tues 3.28-3.29 @ All Day (Away) Sat 3.26.11 @5:45PM vs. Brown University vs Grand Canyon Spring Invitational Sun 3.27.11 @ 12:20PM vs. CSU Monterey Bay (Goodyear, AZ) Sun 3.27.11 @ 3:35PM vs. CSU Bakersfi eld Jesus Romero | Chronicle Photo Ben Delgado | Chronicle Photo Basketball tourney, $400 grand prize By KIERA THOMAS They will also be giving a cash prize Staff Writer of $400 for the adult divisions, for the fi rst place winners. The CSUSB Rec Center are teaming To register for the Health and Fitness with the World of Works (WOW) Business 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, call (517) Organization for the First Annual Fitness 775- 8068. You can also email the organi- Event. zation at WORLDOFWORKS@hotmail. The WOW Organization will hold a com. Do not forget to visit the WOW Busi- 3-on-3 basketball tournament April 16 and ness Organization on their Facebook page. 17. The tournament will be open to par- ticipants that are 12 years or older. Teams can have up to four players. The teams will then be put into two divi- sions, youth boy’s and girl’s division and the adult men and women division. The Registration fee varies depending on the age of players. It is $40 for teams under 18 years old, and $50 for CSUSB students who are currently enrolled with valid college identifi cation. For teams who are not currently en- rolled, the price will be $70. Slots will be fi lling up quickly, so be sure to register as soon as possible. WOW is a new student organization that built like a business with different de- partments. As stated on their website, WOW is about performing above and beyond the basics of business concepts. Along with the CSUSB Rec Center, Wow will be giving away fantastic prizes for the teams that work hard and strive Jenn Davis | Flickr through the tournament. Teams practicing and getting ready for the big tourney. Chronicle Page 15 Sports Monday, March 21, 2011 For the love of the game By KELEIGH ACOSTA “We had a lot of incredible games, but spiration in those who are as passionate Kooiman explains that he would not Staff Writer the one that sticks out the most is when about the sport as he is. have had such a successful season without we beat Cal State Dominguez Hills,” said “When I was a junior in high school, the help and dedication of his Co-coach With a background of Irish and Dutch, Kooiman. “Total Powerhouse is all I can I played for the North Huntington Beach Tony Vigil. to say Noah Kooiman has soccer skills is say. Their soccer program in general, in- Club team,” he said. “Rodger Whyeth, a “Tony was one of my players a while an understatement. cluding all of their accomplishments over well-known coach in the sport was coach- back,” said Kooiman. “He was always a Kooiman, head coach of the men’s the years is very impressive. We beat them ing the team. It was the fi rst time in my hard worker and grew into an associated soccer team is coming up on his tenth year 4-0. Usually these games are 1-0 games, life I felt my coach was not only passion- head coach and now we are both head of coaching at CSUSB. but that day the stars aligned and it all ate about the sport, but passionate about coaches.” He began coaching the dual soccer came together.” coaching. He inspired me to have passion Both coaches have brought a healthy program in 2001 as head coach for both the Kooiman has been playing soccer to play at the next level and be motivated.” and energetic balance to the team. men and women’s soccer team. throughout his entire life. Kooiman has high hopes for his play- “Tony is younger than I am, so he is In 2007, the program was broken in He believes his athletic ability not ers and puts a tremendous effort in bring- able to relate to the younger players on the two, splitting the men’s and women’s soc- only came from his Dutch and Irish back- ing out the best of every individual on his team,” Kooiman explained. cer program apart. ground, but was passed down from his team. “He is a great attribute to what we “When the program was broken up, mother who was also a college basketball “I always try to be positive with my are doing and I know he will be a brilliant it allowed me to free up my position and star. players and player management,” he said. coach one day.” focus on one team,” said Kooiman. “I “Basically I grew up around the game. “I want them to love and enjoy the game. I Vigil has high hopes for the team, and chose to coach the men’s team and focus Soccer is the number one sport in Holland want them to recruit more for me. I have a believes their program is not only success- on teaching them what my coaches taught and Ireland, so it was meant to happen. I roster of 27 guys and I want all 27 of them, ful, but complete. me.” played soccer at Chaffey High School even the guy fi ghting for minutes to say - His goals are to make sure his players The team has opened the eyes of many where I received a full ride scholarship to Yes, my coaches take care of me.” are focusing on every aspect of their stu- by not only coming out as the top team for play at Cal State Fullerton,” said Kooiman. Kooiman is extremely particular about dent duties and roles in society. He push- the North, but also being ranked number “I graduated from Fullerton in 1993 and the players he puts on his team. es them to excel not only as athletes, but one in the South. then moved on to play two years profes- The team has proven their athletic ca- academically as well. Putting the meaning “We played a great season. We won sionally.” pabilities and intends to set the bar high for back into student-athletes. our South group and our North group,” Kooiman played defender for the Los the future. “We try and create a good environ- said Kooiman. “Going into conference, we Angeles Cobras and Los Angeles Salsa “I don’t bring in players that I feel ment for administrators and students. I were 13-4-1 overall and had to play So- professional soccer teams. need pampering. I like kids who are blue think that it’s important in times like this noma State. We were knocked out by So- “After playing two years profession- collar, and hard working that want to make to be able to work and have fun all at the noma with a 1-0 score. I am proud of my ally, I wanted to move into the coaching their stay here a great one,” said Kooiman. same time,” said Kooiman. team because that was one of the hardest side of things,” he said. “I have not only “I want them to know they have the poten- Kooiman has set the bar high for fu- fought games we have ever played.” been coaching for CSUSB, but also a local tial to be starters or role players. I leave it ture players of the CSUSB soccer team. With over 20 games being played soccer club which is currently top three in up to them how passionate they want to be. Without strength, dedication, passion throughout the season, one in particular the nation for the Arsenal soccer clubs.” I think we set the standards high, we take and a good attitude, playing for Kooiman put a smile on Kooiman’s face and stood Kooiman, who has played on numer- care of them off the fi eld and demand on is out of the question, but it sounds like a out. ous teams throughout his career, fi nds in- the fi eld.” recipe for success. Monday Sports 3.21.11

Coyote Chronicle: Athlete of SisterBy J. LEVI BURNFIN about the water polo team, the team strug- act “I breathe this sport,” said Vu. Assistant Sports Editor gled in the offseason as they had several Vu is planning to not only excel in col- the Week girls leave for several different reasons. lege by achieving All-American status but As the famous saying goes, blood is The exodus left the team very short- also wants to continue to play after college thicker than water, but not when it comes handed which led to a seven game losing in international tournaments. Name: Aaron Brooks to sisters and CSUSB water polo players streak. Martinez’s aspirations for her water Teresa Martinez and Misty Vu. But Vu and Martinez were able to lean polo career is not quite as steep and the Sport: Baseball While Martinez and Vu are not biolog- on each other to get each other through it. outward emotion she displays is not as ical sisters, they did grow under the same They were trying to learn to play with a deep but her passion for the game cannot roof since age three. Because of this, they brand new team with new starters at almost be denied. Position: Pitcher are bonded by something more than blood. every position. But the girls were able to Reneker describes her as poised un- They are bonded by their love for each oth- fi nd a comfort zone playing next to each der pressure. She is calm on the surface Class: Junior er, and their love for water polo. other in the pool. but it should not be misconstrued as a lack As they sat next to each other, they Coach Sara Reneker remained hope- of passion. Underneath the calm exterior, knew what each other was thinking and ful that if girls were able to keep playing there is fi re that burns underneath to com- Moment: feeling without needing to say anything. hard and continue to mature as a team, they pete. Even though Vu took the lead, as most would be able to turn the corner. Her as- Martinez’s heart has been tested this vs. CSU Dominguez Hills older siblings do, they started and fi n- sessment was dead accurate. year as she has not been able to play for ished each other’s sentences as only sisters Following the seven game losing the team so far. But she still goes hard dur- could. streak, the Lady Coyotes were able to win ing practice to improve her skills as well as On Thursday, March 17, Aaron “There is no need to communicate fi ve of the next six under the leadership of focus on grades as she tries to get back in with [Misty] because I know what she is Vu. the pool with her teammates. Brooks pitched eight innings, thinking,” said Martinez. She is the team captain, leading scorer Both girls give all the credit for their striking out ten and only allowing They have each other’s backs in and and assists leader. But according to Renek- discipline, drive and passion to their mom. out of the pool and trust each other to al- er, it is her leadership skills, heart and drive “I don’t know where I would be two earned runs leading the Coy- ways be there. Knowing each other’s ten- that make her the leader of the team. without her,” said Vu. Her sister strongly dencies helps when it comes to water polo. “She shows great determination and agreed. otes to a 10-2 win over Cal State “I’m going to look out for her when- passion for the sport,” said Reneker. They describe her as a second coach Dominguez Hills. The win brought ever she’s in the water . . . we push each Vu’s passion is displayed in every move and their coach as a second mother. other to become better players,” said Vu. she makes and every word she speaks. She Their mom and Reneker complement each the Coyotes win streak to 4 as The sister’s bond keeps them going, is incredibly aggressive in the pool and other and both drive Vu and Martinez to be they begin the middle part of the even through some struggles the team itself shows emotion when things are not going the best versions of themselves they could endured. As detailed in last week’s article the way she wants. possibly be. season. More About: Aaron Brooks was named CCAA Freshman of the Year in 2009 and earned second team All-CCAA honors in 2010. Brooks has start- How sweet it is ed six games, completed one, for With a win over Temple, San Diego State advances to the Swet 16 for the fi rst time in school history the ‘Yotes this year, compiling By JESUS ROMERO Sports Editor .467 shooting percentage. On the contrary Steve Fisher, but besides BYU, SDSU has 34 strike-outs in 38.1 innings. UConn is 11th in the nations at rebounding not faced anyone as physical with a shoot- He maintains a 2.58 era on the Heading into the NCAA March Mad- with their big men, averaging 39.6 a game. ing guard like Kemba Walker. ness Tournament, the San Diego State Az- The Aztecs have played great ball thus It will be a chess match, but hopefully season. Brooks is a homegrown tecs had never won a tournament game. far, and have been coached well by former SDSU can bring home a National Champi- talent as he attended and played SDSU had just enough to squeak by NCAA National Championship winner, onship back to Southern California. the Temple Owls, after battling in two four years of baseball at nearby overtimes Saturday, March 19. Now the Aztecs have won two games Cajon High School. He established in the tournament and have earned them- team records in career wins and selves a trip to the Sweet 16. How far can the boys go? Unfortunately, now they are home runs. matched up against the University of Con- necticut Huskies. If the madness has gotten to your head already and don’t remember UConn sweeping fi ve games in a row to win the Big East Conference Championship. In those fi ve wins, they beat: DePaul, George- town, Pittsburgh, Syracuse and Louisville. The Huskies are on fi re right now. Not to take away anything from SDSU, but they must minimize all of their mistakes to have a fi ghting chance against UConn. This will be San Diego’s toughest match –up of the season. UConn is bigger and more physical, so it will be tough to drive to the basket. They will have to rely on veterans Billy White and Rudy Gay to have great games on the perimeter. J. Levi Burnfi n | Chronicle Photo The Huskies rebound well, so the Az- Aaron Brooks working his pitches well in the game vs. tecs will have to be selective on the shots Cal State Dominguez Hills. Brooks could have the stuff they take, and have a high shooting per- SD Dirk | Flickr scouts are looking for in the upcoming 2011 draft. centage. They are 35th in the nation, with a Billy White puts an exclamation mark on the 2011 season as SDSU awaits their next victim, University of Connecticut.