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Serving the CSUSB campus for 40 years Monday, February 12, 2007 Vol. 40 Issue 4 Karnig Congress raises Pell Grants Awarded Malori ~erki a vote of 286 to 140. Staff Wrzter "Today's vote is a great step toward restoring the purchasing Jennifer Veal power of the Pell Grant and deliv Staff Writer Pell Grant funding increased ering on our nation's promise of for the first time in four years after accessible and affordable educa the U.S. Congress approved the tion," Swarthout said. CSUSB's President was pre budget proposal on Jan. 31, 2007. Out of all underg~aduates sented with the Educator of the This increase raises the total enrolled in institutions all over the Year award at the Inland Empire allowable award amount to country, about half apply for feder Economic Partnership (IEEP) din $4,310, after remaining at $4,050 al fmancial aid. Of that half, 46 ner on Feb. 1, 2007. since the last increase in 2002. percent usually receive a Pell President Albert Kamig was "Over the last five years, Grant. given the award based on his work while students have paid more for To apply for a Pell Grant stu in the field of economic develop college, the maximum Pell Grant dents need to fiLl out a FAFSA ment. He has been instrumental in has remained frozen," U.S. Public form. The FAFSA form is the only the formation of campus institutes Interest Research Group (PIRG) form that is used throughout the and centers. Higher Education Advocate Luke nation when applying for Pell The Inland Empire Center for Swarthout said. "As a resu1t stu Grants. Entrepreneurship, the Technology dents have had to make up the gap Pell Grant awards will now Transfer Program, the Water between tuition and aid with more range from $400 to $4,310. Most Resources Institute and the recent work and larger loans." students receive around $2,500 on establishment of the Leonard Pell Grants are the largest fed average with the award amounts Transportation Center on the eral grant program for undergradu varying yearly along with a fami CSUSB campus are examples of ate education providing aid to an ly's changing financial circum applied academics addressing estimated 5 million students who stances. community challenges, according are deemed to have financial need Since these awards are grants to JEEP President and CEO Bm by the Free Application for Federal and not loans, students are never Carney. Stu ______News Chronicle Page 2 February 12, 2007 disease or recovery, pain associat- Continued: ed with cancer can almost always c b •td • Cancer deaths drop ~: ::/!~ved by proper treatment" ampus u l l ng s Wendy Diaz The decline began between American Cancer Society's chief "My aunt, who was diagnosed The bujlding also features a "We learn from project to Staff Writer 2002 and 2003. This is the first executive officer, "Thirteen years with stomach cancer in 2001, natural science museum home to a project," Azhand said. consistent decline in 70 years. of continuing drops in the overall thankfully, was able to stay alive collection of animal and plant CSUSB is currently undergoing These figures were made cancer death rate have now over because the doctors caught the specimens, minerals and fossils, plenty of construction and renova The American Cancer Society available from the National Center taken trends in aging and growth cancer at an early stage," said including a mammoth fossil being tion. has reported that the number of for Health Statistics as well as of the U.S. population, resulting in Danielle Marie Lopez, a sopho restored by CSUSB faculty and "Right now we have six proj cancer deaths in the U.S. dropped Cancer Statistics, 2007. decreased numbers of deaths," he more at CSUSB. students. ects under construction," Azhand by 3,014 in 2003 compared to Although the death rate has said. "If not for early detection she "The challenge with the said. 2004. This is a greater decrease dropped since 1991, it was not The American Cancer Society would not have had a chance to Chemical Sciences building was to The projects include two from the previous year, which until 2003 that a decrease large projects there will be 559,902 fight the cancer." When asked match the existing building... as parking structures, the recreational showed a drop by 369 deaths. enough to outpace the aging and deaths from cancer in 2007: what constituted improvement in well as wind protection features," center, an addition to the student growth of the U.S. population 289,550 among men and 270,100 death rates Lopez said, "It is a Azhand said, "It was a successful health center and a renovation to occurred. This resulted in two con among women. combination of things. There is project." the library. secutive years of decreasing can There will be 1,444,920 new cancer prevention, early detection Another challenge was the CSUSB 's population contin cer deaths. cases of cancer in 2007: 766,860 and more research being conduct placement of the building because ues to increase and the Capital In the 1950's, only a third of among men and 678,060 among ed has helped." the site is near a San Andreas fault Planning team is making prepara those diagnosed with cancer sur women according to David An estimated 1.4 million line, according to the American tions. vived for at least five years. Sampson, director of the American Americans will be told they have School and University Magazine. "The long range plan is that Today, two thirds of cancer Cancer Society. cancer this year, including more "It's a nice building but I we need to think ahead for 30,000 patients reach that milestone, a Approximately one in three than 151,000 in California. Cancer think they could have done more students," Azhand said. dramatic increase in patient patients newly diagnosed with remains the second leading cause to accommodate students," The schools profiled in the longevity. cancer, 30 to 50 percent who of death in the U.S., according to Biochemistry major Jessica 2006 Architectural Portfolio were "This second consecutive undergo treatment, and 70 to 90 John R. Seffrin, National Chief Ballesteros said. "They could chosen for their use of materials drop in the number of actual can percent of patients with advanced Executive Officer of the American have put iJl a student store or that are efficient and durable. Wendy Diaz/Chronicle cer deaths, much steeper than the cancer experience pain said Cancer Society. Currently, one in something." Pictured is CSUSB sophomore frrst, shows last year's drop was no Sampson. four deaths in the United States is Danielle Marie Lopez. fluke," said John R. Seffrin, the "Regardless of the stage of due to cancer. Continued: Continued: Gifts and donations to the CSU IEEP awa~ds CSUSB public affairs release. arships, and $112 million for throughout the state," said Richard Pres. K%}rnig "Scholarships are the biggest library operations, athletics, public West, CSU executive vice chancel Daniels, Riverside Mayor Ron one," said Dr. William Aguilar, service programs and other opera lor and chief financial officer. Loveridge and economist John CSUSB vice president of advance tional support. "Their generosity is part of their Husing. Daniels received the ment. " ...athletics, art, you name "These donations reflect our growing legacy in helping the state Community Partner Award, it. The entire Cal State San friends' commitment to ensuring remain economically strong and Loveridge received the Bernardino Palm Desert Campus CSU continues providing top qual prosperous through the work of Chairman's Award and Husing exists thanks to private gifts, as ity programs and campus facilities highly educated professionals." rsceived the President's Award. well as CSUSB's Santos Manuel Now in his 1Oth year as pres Student Union." ident of CSUSB, Karnig has led Funds are raised through CSUSB to records in enrollment, Melissa Balderrama/Chronlcle ships, estate gifts, major donations ing, fundraising and internationa• featured in the American School and University Magazine's 2006 from corporations, and private program development. Architectural Portfolio. individuals, including alumni, par ents, faculty, staff, retirees and foundations. Half of the $16 million raised in 2005-2006 carne from pbvate sources. More than $8 million carne in the form of gifts from cities in the Coachella Valley area ?~T +=-OR YOU. to fund construction at the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus according to Francoise Aylmer, CSUSB's asso ciate vice president for develop ment. According to the annual report, charitable gift receipts totaled nearly $216 million, slight ly down from the previous year's Nicholas Mull/Chronicle $224 million. Pictured is the John M. Pfau Library. CSUSB raised $16.2 million Alumni friends provided more in the 2005-2006 fiscal year, 80 percent above its goal. than $13 million for student schol- Continued: Chronicle Staff Pell Grants Editor Ia Cbief: Christine Gonzales A & E Editor: Elizabeth Saucedo Maaa&IDg Editor: Jaymes Merritt Sports Editor: Sara Folsom Newt Editor: Daniel Otianga Copy Editor: Matt Phelps Increased Campus News Ecltur: Elizabelh Thmzik: Photo Editor: Samantha Ramia \," GROUNDS{or Buy One Get MdlaJII!!nlEdlar: Erin O'Toole Staft'Pboeograpber: Jaen-Paul La Broda EFC is not included. Healtii/Sdeoce Editor: Nick Gibson AdvertisiDg Manager: Linda Sand Other factors are the cost of ENJOYMENT Op/Ed Editor: Nick Gibson Advisor: Jim Smart 2nd One 50% Off attendance determined by the my institution the student attends, if that's GFE Staf[Wdten the student has full time or part of equal of lesser value April Aleman, Melissa Balderama, Tifini Brown, Priscilla Cooper, time enrollment status and San Bernardino with this ad. Chris del Rosario, Wendy Diaz, Chris Dymess, Matt Faulkner, whether the student attends for a 5244 University Pkwy • San Bernardino, CA 92407 Expires 04/30/07 Michelle Graham, Phillip Ince, Malori Merki, Nicholas Mull, Larry full academic year or less. Palacios, Terrell Powell, Lauren Roberts, Claudia Ruiz, Jesus Students are also not allowed ------~ Sandoval, America Sarmiento, Ashley Thomsen, Jennifer Veal, Kim to receive Federal Pell Grant funds Velasquez, Erika Villanueva, Zulekha Williams, DeAnna Y slas, from more than one school at a Clarissa Zamora time. Pell Grants were originally Qmtlclc Cpptvt Jg(ongatlon named the Basic Educational Califoinia State University, San Bernardino Opportunity Grant. Senator University Hall, UH 037 Claiborne Pell, then-chairman of t 5500 University Parkway the Senate Education Committee, N San Bernardino, Ca 92407 created the program in 1972. It Oflke: (909) 537-5289 was not until the 1976 fiscal year Advertlslng: (909) 537-5297 that all undergraduates were eligi Fu: (909) 537-7585 ble to receive a grant. The maximum amount Dle:Jelmer awarded in 1976 was $1,400. This The Coyote Chnmicle is published ev«y Friday for distnbution on Monday amount ~as fluctuated through~mt duriog 1be ilaQmic session by 1he Depar1ment of Connnunicatioo Studies, the years. The highest the maxi CalifbmiaSI&tD ~. &11 Beniantino. mum amount has ever been is 1'bD opiDiaos exptc;s;(;d iQ, the Cluuoicle are those of the student writers ai1d $4,000 in 2002. editors aod do notttflect the views ofthe university, its administration, facul The Coalition of Higher ty, or lilY otbccpeilon m iDstitution unless expressly noted Education Assistance Organizations The appeanmcc ofIllY advertisement in the Chronicle does not represent the and the U.S. and California PIRG Independently Owned &Operated by James Ramos OJrooicle views. continue to work with Congress to 'lbe Cbrooicle n:serves tbe right to edit all editorials submitted to the paper. improve access to affordable col lege education. \ i ------·----~ -~----~--~~-~.... :r- Campus News February 12, 2007 Chronicle Page 3 Over $1000 raised for IFC Philip Ince The motive for the auction is and will take place at different Staff Writer to raise funds for future council dates and locations. The different events in the Spring quarter and to dates include dinner and a movie, promote campus involvement and dinner and bowling, a trip to Fiesta Fraternity members raised awareness. The proceeds from Village, a beach trip and a day at $1, 105 when they put themselves "Bid on a Greek Guy" will be used Knotts Berry Farm. up for auction. to fund Spring quarter program Frederickson estimated that Five fraternities, who are gov ming and IFC operations. 90 percent of the dates were group erned by the Inter-fraternity Raising money for Mid dates and the remaining 10 percent Council (IFC), planned a date and April's Greek Week was one of the one on one. Some of the larger fra made profiles for their participat main motives behind the fundrais ternities planned three dates and ing members. CSUSB female stu er. Greek Week is a competition divided them up between their dents then had the opportunity to among Greek organizations that members. silently bid on the separate mem takes place at the beginning of The bidding took place from bers from each of the organization. Spring quarter. Sports tournaments l 0 a.m. until 5 p.m. in the San "Most of our bidders will and a lip sync competition are Manuel Student Union. The mini probably be from sororities," said among some of the more popular mum bid was $10 and went up in Jason Frederickson, IFC President. features of the week long event. $5 increments and less than ten "But we are hoping to reach out to The funds that are raised members didn't get bid on. Courtesy of www.fllckr.com. non-Greek students to increase which will not be used for Greek Some of the bidders that par campus awareness." Week will be used to launch differ ticipated in the auction won multi The f!"aternities participated in ent campus outreach events. The ple dates within multiple fraterni the fundraiser with a goal to raise money may also be put towards ties. The highest bid was $80 WRC Condom Workshop $3,000 for their governing council. the fraternities Spring quarter IFC while the majority of the fraternity Lauren Roberts steps to putting o on and taking off just like it's a Hershey bar," Various Greek organizations have dues and a potential end-of-the members went for $10-15. Staff Writer a condom the correctly. Montoya said. "You're not sup done similar fundraisers for their year-Greek P,arty. The fraternities involved "People are aware of STDs posed to put a Hershey bar in your organization but this was the first All of the dates that were auc included Delta Sigma Phi, Sigma but they're not aware of the correct car, purse, and wallet because it is auction that included an entire tioned off were planned independ Chi, Sigma Nu, and Sigma Phi The week of greatest romance way to put on a condom," said very heat sensitive, and condoms Greek Council. ently by each of the fraternities Epsilon and Tau Kappa Epsilon. has arrived. graduate assistant of WRC, are the same way." In the midst of Valentine's Dolores Montoya. Condoms are extremely heat Day preparations and National "Women can use female con sensitive and dry out when Condom Week, the Women's doms and dental dams to help pre exposed to the sun. Resource Center (WRC) hosted a vent contracting STDs such as Using condoms help to pre workshop to inform students about Chlamydia, genital herpes, gonor vent HIV transmission and unin the different types of protection rhea, syphilis, Hepatitis-B and tended pregnancies. available against sexually trans HIV," said CSUSB student, Paula mv and other STDs, both mitted diseases (STDs). Arnet. viral and bacterial, can be trans February 14-21 is the National "A female condom gives a mitted during oral, anal or vaginal Condom Week of Action which is woman much more control over intercourse. all about protecting yourself and her body," continued Arnet. The WRC works to inform your partner. "Many college students are CSUSB students how to always In honor ofNational Condom afraid to use barriers or talk about use a condom or a dental dam. An Week, the WRC offered a condom STDs because they are too embar assortment of male and female workshop on Wednesday Feb. 7 in rassed," said Montoya. "However, condoms, dental dams, spermici the Student Union. everyone in attendance of our dal and lubricants are available in A representative from Planned event seemed to be relaxed. the Women's Resource Center, Parenthood explained each of the "You have to think of condom which is located in SMSU 112. Elizabeth Tomzik/Chronicle Members of Sigma Phi Epsilon pose as they anticipate the results of the auction. j Bob Marley at CSUSB Tifini Brown Since his death Marley has ranged from hard core Bob Marley Staff Writer remained very popular worldwide, fans to people who were just curi and music has continued to grow ous about the singer and his music. popularity. This event was hosted by the You may have heard the Those who attended the event Cross Cultural Center as part of a name, but do you really know who were greeted with music from the celebration for Black History Bob Marley is? Bob Marley & The Wailers: The Month. On Feb. 8 the CSUSB Cross Legend Live concert DVD that The mission of the Cross Cultural Center held a tribute to played on a television in the room. Cultural center is to help promote honor this legendary artist Songs from this concert included cultural awareness across the Born Feb. 6, 1945 in Saint "I Shot the Sheriff," "Exodus," . CSUSB campus by hosting vari Ann, Jamaica, Bob Marley was the "Jarnmin," "Is This Love," "Stir it ous e~ents throughout the school first Jamaican to receive stardom Up," "Concrete Jungle," and "Get year. around the globe. Up Stand Up." Students can also visit the His musical career began at Refreshments and two cakes center to study, use there comput the age of 14, when he left school with Marley's picture on top were er, or just hang out in between and began making music with served. Attendees were also classes. local musicians in Jamaica. entered into a raffie for his CD's The Cross Cultural Center is He recorded his frrst single, and T-Shirts. located in the Student Union, "Judge Not," in 1962, a song that Those who attended the event Room 112. received little attention at the time, but was later re-released on the Song of Freedom album. He also was lead singer of a very popular music group known as "The Wailers," in Jamaica. Then, when the group broke up in 1966, Marley went on to pursue a solo career, recording as Bob Marley & the Wailers, but with dif ferent members. He received international suc cess in 1975 with the song, "No Women, No Cry," from his Natty Dread album. His next album, "Rastaman Vibrations," was a breakthrough in the United States, and spent four weeks in the top 10 of The Billboard Hot I 00 charts. I "He was such an influential I guitarist," said Justin Gonzalez, a fan and aspiring guitarist. "He was a very intellectual artist." In his personal life, he was a devout Rastafarian, and even refused treatment for a cancer in his foot due to religious beliefs. The cancer eventually spread and he died on May 11 , 1981. Courtesy of www.flickr.com -· ·- -~------~___...... , ~-:"1 ..,.. .._,...... , _~- -. --- -- ...... -. '. ___Health & Science Chronicle Page 4 February 12, 2007 Suicide rates rise dramatically April Aleman March of 2004 because of con quent decrease in access to these Staff Writer cerns that the medications led to an antidepressants have caused an increase in suicidal thinking in increase in youth suicide," presi Child and teen suicide rates patients. dent of Mental Health America are on a steady increase. While not all experts said David Shern said. Many psychological experts there was a definite link between Before 2004 the adolescent say the new stronger warning the warning labels and the increase suicide rate had been declining 1: labels led to a drop in antidepres in suicide rates, many believe the since the early 1990s. sant drug prescriptions and they association is too dramatic to dis Some doctors say the addi ·may be to blame. rmss. tional warnings may have led These warnings may scare "I have no doubt that there is medical doctors to be less confi ·doctors, parents and patients away. such a relationship," Dr. Charles dent and willing to prescribe anti .from the necessary treatments. Nemeroff, chairman of the depart depressants. The suicide rate rose 18 per ment of psychology and behav "In the state of Michigan, we cent from 2003 to 2004, according ioral sciences at the Emory have found that our colleagues in to The Center for Disease Control University School of Medicine, pediatrics have become increas and Prevention's Annual Summary said. ingly uncomfortable with the pre of Vital Statistics. "The concerns about antide scription of SSRis following the Of those statistics, people pressant use in children and ado institution of the black box warn under the age of 20 had the most lescents has paradoxically resulted ing," Dr. Sheila Marcus of the sec significant increase. Suicides in a reduction in their use, and this tion of child and adolescent psy among this age group climbed has contributed to increased sui chiatry at the University of from 1,737 to 1,985 deaths in just cide rates," Nemeroff commented Michigan Hospitals said. .one year. in an article on ABC news.com Whether SSRis actually The rise occurred at the same entitled, "Some Experts Blame increase the likelihood that a child time the Food and Drug FDA Labeling for Child Suicide or teen will commit suicide is still Administration mandated height Increase." unclear. Studies at the time did ened warning on the labels of A nonprofit group called show that young patients taking selected medications in a particu Mental Health America has also the drugs did have increased lar class of antidepressants. Some looked further into the FDA's deci thoughts of suicide. familiar drugs are: Prozac, Paxil, sion to strengthen warnings on Whether increased thoughts and Zoloft. these prescriptions. lead to increased action when it The warnings, called "black "We must therefore wonder if comes to suicide is still a matter of April Aleman/Chronicle box warnings," were added in the FDA's actions and the subse- debate. Pamphlets such as these are readily available at CSUSB's Psychological Counseling Center. A little"sunshine can keep you healthy Michelle Graham culprit is a combination of age and is received wl.th more time spent Staff Writer sun that dermatologists call pho- outdoors. While this correction toagmg. . ' may occur it is still important to Enough with all the talk about Genes are a factor in deter prevent deficiency during winter bow damaging the sun is to our mining the risk of skin cancer as as fracture rates increase with defi sKin. There is evidence that sug well. Some skin types protect cienyy particularly with older gests that tans are not all toxic. against cancer and some promote adults. Sun exposure may prevent it. People with pale skin who sun Serious harm can result from more cancer in the breast, ovary burn easily and do not tan are more vitamin D deficiency in children. It and colon than it causes in the likely to get sun-related skin can can result in rickets which is char skin. cer. acterized by bone and muscle Author Dr. William Grant Others who might be at high weakness and bone deformities. cited an inverse correlation tisk of skin cancer include indivio 1 For adults with low vitamin between incidence of cancer and uals who have had sKin 'Mhcet, · D, problems may inclllde osteo~ exposure to ultraviolet B (UVB) have received an organ ttans~1il£t porotic fractures, bone and joint light as the source of this regional or are highly sun sensitive. These pain, falls, muscle and bone wea~ variation in cancer deaths. In other people need to have more rigorous ness and difficulty in walking. words our innards prosper from sun protection practices and there As for exposure, the "dose" sun exposure even as our surface fore should discuss their vitamin D and its timing are crucial. Several wrinkles and burns. requirements with their medical studies have suggested rapid sun Based on his research, Dr. practitioner to determine if dietary exposure is more dangerous then Grant theorizes that some 30,000 supplementation rather than sun steady exposure over time. cancer deaths could be prevented exposure is necessary. A large Scandinavian study of in the United States in one year if Some groups in the communi melanoma risk published in the the whole country basked in the ty are at increased risk of vitamin Journal of the National Cancer same sunshine that southern states D deficiency. These include the Institute in 2003 found that adoles enjoy. elderly, babies of vitamin D defi cence is the most dangerous time ·• He further estimated that such cient mothers, people who are to get a sunburn. additional UVB rays would housebound or are in institutional Recent sun exposure does not. increase skin cancer deaths by care and dark skinned people, par seem to be associated with basal about 3,000 leading to a net sav ticularly those who cover their cell carcinoma, the mildest form of ings of 27,000 tanned Americans- skin for religious or cultural rea skin cancer. Research show~ that wrinkled, but alive. sons. These people should discuss many people have low vitamin D "They [the population] cover their vitamin D status with their levels. "Linking" low vitamin D up like they were going out into medical practitioner. with these diseases does not prove the Arabian Desert," Dr. Robert S. Vitamin D production cause-and-effect, but it does sug Stem, chair of the Department of decreases during winter when the gest the possibility. Dermatology at Harvard-affiliated intensity of ultraviolet radiation is Many doctors advise ~ middle Beth Israel Deaconess Medical lower. The body can rely on tissue way that includes using sunscreen Center, said in an article. stores of vitamin D for between 30 with a SPF of at least 15 when out The marketing of ultra block and 60 days assuming vitamin D side for an extended period and ·. ing sunscreens and special sun levels are adequate prior to winter. wearing a hat and shirt around protective clothing plays into these In most cases, any vitamin D midday. Moderation is the key. fears. Age gets blamed for wrin reduction during winter is correct Enjoy the sun just remember not to www.caglecartoons.com kles and rough dry skin but the real ed in summer when more sunlight get too much. •, ' ' •' Courtesy of flickr.com www.caglecartoons.com Beach goers can still soak up some rays, while getting their much needed Vitamin D. , Arts & Entertainment February 12, 2007 Chronicle Page 5 states that Valentine was martyred My bloody on Feb. 14, around 270 A.D. During this festival, the jl v History Channel website states, tenor and 6aritone duo Roman priests would sacrifice a goat and dog. a It was believed that this would Chris Dyrness of Musical Arts from Michigan Opera, and most notably, Pulver make the crops and villagers fer Staff Writer State University in 2005. worked with Andrew Lloyd tile. He has appeared as a soloist Webber portraying Max Von Around 498 A.D., Pope with the Lansing Symphony, Mayerling in "Sunset Boulevard." Students and opera connois Gelasius outlawed the Festival of Grand Rapids Bach Festival, and Pulver also had musical roles Lupercalia and declared Feb. 1st seurs were treated to the songs of the Arbor Consort just to name a in "The Three Musketeers" and St. Valentine's Day. musicals like "Fiddler on the few. Currently Dr. Crane serves as "The King and I" where he played The other two legends about the Roof' and "The Secret Garden" Director of Choral and Vocal the King. origin of Valentine's Day have to performed by a tenor and baritone Activities at CSUSB. Next month's "First do with different saints also named duo Wednesday night. A graduate of California State Wednesdays" will feature Mr. Valentine. CSUSB 's department of University Northridge, Drew Nicholas Lambson performing a In the frrst of these legends, the music presented its monthly "First Pulver has performed at various classical guitar recital. Additional 1 History Channel states that St. Wednesdays" concert featuring Dr. state opera houses at home and information on all the Music Valentine was a priest who served Andrew Crane and Mr. Drew abroad. Department's events can be found during the third century in Rome. Pulver. He sang with the Warsaw at www.events.csusb.edu. 11 Emperor Claudius II outlawed the Dr. Crane's powerful voice marriage of young men so as to complimented by Pulver's ener expand the size of his military. getic showmanship made e Wednesday night's concert any Daniel Otianga Valentine disagreed with the thing but ordinary. News Editor emperor's decree and decided to perform secret marriages for Dr. Crane opened the show young lovers. When Claudius performing "Questa 0 Quella" Valentine's Day has grown found out about Valentine's from the musical "Rigoletto" and into one of the most recognizable actions, the emperor had Valentine "Silent Noon," a poem about two holidays on the planet. put to death. loved ones appreciating their sur Almost out of obligation mil The second Valentine legend roundings. lions of cards and millions more states that Valentine was a priest Pulver treated the audience to gifts are exchanged between loved who was killed because he tried to "Largo al factotum" from " II ones on this day. help Christians escape Roman Barbiere Di Sivigli." Valentine's Day as it is cele prisons. The name of this selection brated today is a combination of Before his death, this St. may not be well known t9 many Christian and ancient Roman tradi Valentine was imprisoned and fell CSUSB students but after hearing tions. It is such an old holiday that in love with a jailor's daughter. the first few notes ana the reminis its origins cannot be traced to a Valentine once sent the jailor's cent "Figaro's," tte song was single source. daughter a letter which he signed instantly recognizable. There are three main legends "From your Valentine." The duo later appeared on that explain how Valentine's Day The letter, and Valentine's stage together performing a collec came to be. actions became acclaimed even tion of songs from numerous musi According to the book after his death and Valentine's Day cals such as, "Les Miserabels," "Holidays, Festivals, and ensued. "Don Carlo" and "The Pearl Celebrations of the World," edited It was not until the eighteenth Fishers." by Helene Henderson, Valentine's century in Great Britain that peo Ov,erall, the evening was fan Day is named after a Roman priest ple began sending small tokens to tastic. also· named Valentine. Henderson one another as expressions of love The two singers have had very Collrtesy of Gregory ewis on Valentine's Day. impressive musical careers. Dr. Crane attained a Doctorate Dr. Andrew Crane performed Wed. Feb 7 as part of CSUSB Much like any other holiday music department's "First Wednesday" series. season, Valentine's Day is bom barded with all sorts of sales and promotions. With so much pres sure to buy things for this holiday it is not difficult to become cynical about whether or not to commem orate it at all. T~ere are those who look past the commercialization of Valentine's Day to celebrate what You the holiday really honors - love. Straight A's all the/way Kim Velasquez of time set aside away from all the Can Staff Writer distractions so that the work can get done quickly and efficiently. A surprising piece of advice Would you buy a book that that most students already practice claims to teach you how to they are to read the assigned read become a straight-A student? ings before it is discu~sed in class. Of ten students interviewed Newport says that the same things Teach! for this story, most said that they are usually covered in class. would, just to try it out and see if The book also has tips on it works. managing a schedule, how to "How to become a straight-A escape from procrastination, and Do you hold a college degree? student," by Cal Newport is basi tips for taking notes, such as not cally a guidebook on what to do writing word for word. Classifieds and not to do in order to be a This may work for some peo The Recreational Sports straight-A student. ple, but student Kimberly Stoker Department is currently Complete your teaching credential in as little as 9 months, or said that this would definitely not It gives tips and techniques accepting applications for that were applied by students who work in her nursing program. be a paid intern teacher while you complete the program. Group Exercise Instructors (. 1 found them useful. There are some areas of study . The basis of the book is to where you simply have to read the and Certified Personal help students balance schoolwork assignments, occasionally numer Trainers. Applications can The College of Education at California State University San with other things that make col ous times. be picked up in PE 122 or lege life fun. There are various tips like, online at Bernardino has programs in Elementary, Secondary, Bilingual Newport is a Dartmouth grad "when in doubt, Google" and recsports.csusb.edu. For uate who personally has 36 con "trust the quiz and recall method." more information contact and Special Education. secutive straight-A's on his record. A section is also dedicated to Cindy Otte, 537-3862. For this book, he interviewed writing essays and papers. Newport encourages students many students who were success The Recreational Sports ful with their grades. to pick and choose the tips that Department is currently His tips come from a multi work best for them. Take a positive step toward your future! tude of advice from real students "Students must first want to accepting applications for with real experience. be a straight-A student," Professor an IT student assistant. The very first tip given is to Smart stated. Applications can be picked Call us today at: (909) 537-5603 work as much as possible in a The tips are useless if a stu up in PE 122 or online at short amount of time. dent doesn't have the desire to recsports.csusb.edu. For He mentions that most stu earn A's. more information contact dents "pseudo-work" and there At a reasonable price of Cindy Otte, 537-3862. fore do not get much done even if $11.95, it is worth it to give it a shot. they spend hours working. The Recreational Sports This is familiar to many stu "How to Become a Straight-A Department is currently CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY dents. Student" can be found in most SAN BERNARDINO We all know what it is Like to major bookstores or via accepting applications for watch television or talk on the www. broadwaybooks.com. Lifeguards. For more infor phone while simultaneously trying For more information about mation please call 537- to study or write a paper. the author , visit 3863 or e-mail rec Newport recommends a block www.CalNewport.com. [email protected]. ulti- GUltural Chronicle Page 6 February 12, 2007 Latinos shun debt ,Eradicating hate crime DeAnna Y sJas Metropolitan Police. October 2006 on Hate and Ashley Thomsen "I am reluctant to get student Staff writer Benn Johnston from the Violence Against Homeless featur~ Staff writer I loans because my parents have County of San Bernardino ing Michael Stoops, the director of always taught me to pay every A local campus organization Sheriff's Department has worked National Coalition for the ·, thing in cash. But I think it is based is determined to eradicate hate with Levin to provide advanced Homeless, and Rufus Hannah, an Latino students borrow the on family norms more that ethnic cnme. training to officers and has trav advocate on behalf of the home least of all undergraduates by race ity," said CSUSB student Wendy The Center for the Study of eled the nation together teaching less. or ethnicity according to a study Diaz. Hate and Extremism is a research under Homeland Security. "There were twice as many from the National Center for Hispanic emollment here at and policy center that examines "I feel that people benefit homeless people killed by housed Education Statistics. CSUSB makes up nearly 35 per the ways that intolerance, advoca from this center by gaining aware people than all other hate motivat The reaction to this study is cent of the more than 16,400 cy of extreme methods or the use ness," Johnston said. "It is up to ed murders combined," Levin said. mixed. emolled students. of terrorism deny civil or human those we inform to become The majority of activities that CSUSB student Aaron CSUSB was again named a rights to people on the basis of involved and take action against the Center attend and present do Sanchez says, "I don't necessarily "Publisher's Pick" for 2006 by race, ethnicity, religion, gender, hate crimes." not come out of school funding. agree with the idea that Latinos are Hispanic Outlook in Education sexual orientation, disability or Aid legislators and policy They are mostly paid for by out less likely to get student loans magazine and recognized as one of other relevant status characteristic. researchers use the Center for the side sources. through the university they are the top 100 universities in the The director of the Center is Study of Hate and Extremism as a "I like to do a lot with a little," attending. I have worked hard to nation for graduating Hispanics. Brian Levin, a professor of resource to assist communities in Levin said about the center not support myself while in college "Many Latinos would rather Criminal Justice at California State responding to hate and extremism. using a high amount of school but I couldn't imagine what it make their college choices based University San Bernardino, who Awareness events have taken funds. would be like to not have my stu on their current economic situation serves on the Board of the place here on campus such as The website for the Center for dent loans." and what they can afford while California Association of Human "Dialogue Across Divide" in the Study of Hate and Extremism, Financial aid experts worry managing family and personal Relations Organizations and January 2006 which featured Dr. located in SB 209C, is http://hate that students who rely heavily on responsibilities," said Deborah Gonzaga's Institute for the Action Kayhan Barzegar, an Iranian monitor.csusb.edu. loans are ~g on too much per Santiago, Vice President for policy Against Hate. Professor of International They are currently looking for I sonal debt to pay for college, but and research for Excelencia in Within the past year the center Relations for Tehran. students to assist with web design educators are trying to convince Education, a nonprofit organiza not c1te as possible has appeared in CBS 60 Minutes, It also hosted a forum in to keep the website updated. Latinos that school loans, if used tion based in Washington, D.C. sources of financial aid. the Associated Press, the New wisely, can lead to high-paying that aspires to help Latinos get Research conducted by this York Times, Washington Post, The jobs later. through college. Institute has revealed that an over Los Angeles Times, Christian College graduates will earn an "It's not an 'us-versus-them' whelming majority of Latino par Science Monitor, Sirius Satellite average of $1.7 5 million over their mentality," said Santiago, "But the ents and families value a college Radio and will be interviewed this lifetime, while individuals who reluctance to take out loans, education, yet they perceive the week to appear on KCET. / don't go to college will make only specifically federal ones, is defi cost of higher education to be pro Levin listed some issues cov $750,000 according to the Tomas nitely an issue for Latinos." hibitive. ered by the center J( hate crime Rivera Policy Institute. Latinos are less likely to take "For many Latinos in research, terrorism, religious intol Students , professors , out loans than whites, blacks and California, a lack of awareness erance (anti-Jewish and anti researchers and loan providers undergraduates in general, accord about how to pay for college and Islam), anti-immigrant sentiment cited three common reasons for the ing to federal data studied by how to navigate the college fman and trends regarding domestic hate aversion to loans: lack of knowl Santiago. cial aid process keeps the doors to groups as well as eco-terrorism. edge about financial aid, fear of CSUSB student Luis Gomez higher education closed shut," said This center not only aids student debt and distrust of lenders. disagrees, "Most Latinos, includ Dr. Harry Pachon, President of the with research, it also aids commu Educators and financial aid ing myself, receive a plethora of Tomas Rivera Policy Institute. nity activist, govermnent officials, experts also say that cultural aver fmancial aid, mostly in grants." Many families are not aware law enforcement and the media to sion to loans is common among A 2004 study by USC's that numerous scholarships and help them examine and implement Latino immigrants and their chil Tomas Rivera Policy Institute grants are available specifically to law and policy. dren and it creates an odd dilemma found that 80% of Latino parents Latino students, and every year "Law enforcement officers are in academia. and 14% of college-age Latinos thousands of dollars go unclaimed. can be trained through the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism and also earn credits t<;>ward0 tollege• at' the same time," Levin said as he explained how the program benefits law enforcement in multiple ways. The Center has been involved with projects with the FBI, Federal Samantha Ramia/Chronlcle Law Enforcement Training Center, Brian Levin, director of the Center for the Study of Hate and "CBU believes in me." the NYPD and the London Extremism and Professor of Criminal Justice at CSUSB Ted Murcmy ,, '99 Tt'liCinug Crtt!tntkll. '00 M.S. f.tft~tton Ptlblit School'ftadJtr Rivtrsidt Ulli/itd Sd/001 DISiflcl Celebrating Black History Month at CSUSB ·'•. ·. Tuesday 2/13 Thursday 2/15 I Black Love (ASA) Mr. and Mrs. CSUSB Pageant SMSU Events Center SMSU Events Center 8-11 pm 7pm Thursday 2/15 Friday 2/16 "Navigating the Racial Terrain" Essence of Neo Soul (ASA) Speaker Terrence Roberts SMSU Events Center ..1 lmt\v rhat jobs wm our~. Bur I waooxi a cum- and dlCile Tuesday 2/27 Snap Back (SAAB) Courtesy of www.google.com 7 pm Dr. Terrence Roberts will share his person al experience as one of the first nine Black SMSU Events Center .J"" students to go to a formerly segregated public high school in Arkansas. www.calbaptist.eduJbeliC\'C t . .. __Opinions & Editorials February 12, 2007 Chronicle Page 7 Journalistic integrity requires personal responsibility Chris del Rosario resilience helped encourage the 85 days in jail. Journalistic Confidentiality law to ensure journalists maintain Staff Writer Civil Rights movement. Carl In 2001, Miller, along with Now, this brings me to the Smart Weighs In high ethics just like I don't believe Bernstein and Bob Woodward writer Philip Shenon, leaked a question, should journalists be When asked about his opinion there can be a law to keep people Aristotle defmes ethics as an helped expose the Watergate scan story from their article about a plan forced to reveal their sources by a about the issue in an online inter from lying," said Daily Bulletin attempt to fmd our chief end or dal. These journalists and count the U.S. government had to freeze federal judge or should we enact a view, Professor James Smart of the staff writer, Wendy Leung. highest good. less others have helped shape the the assets of two Islamic charities law to protect the right of journal CSUSB's Communication depart "But I do believe that it is the .·, The goal of attaining the high future of America. suspected of funneling money to ists to keep their sources confiden- ment said, "Each case must be newspaper's most serious respon .J est good should be carried by a terrorists groups. tial? decided on its own facts. sibility to hire reporters with person no matter where he or she New Challenges The White House claims that Before we answer that, let's Journalists are not required by law strong backgrounds, and encour goes, be it at home, school, work, Today journalism has taken on the two charities, Holy Land look at the case of Jayson Blair. to reveal their sources. The ques age editors to vigorously fact ..... amongst friends or strangers. It is quite a challenge. The story of Foundation and Global Relief Blair was also a New York Times tion can come down to shielding a check stories so that instances of ,. a virtue that one must work at con Judith Miller and her defiance of Foundation, were tipped offby the reporter whose notoriety rose dur criminal or criminal behavior. Is plagiarism can be caught." stantly. court demands bad her placed in reporters and had time to destroy ing the Washington D.C. sniper that right? I don't think so, but Because of our mere existence prison and has shaken the media to all evidence that tied them to ter shootings and a plagiarism claim there are many journalists who Final Thoughts and communication with others we its roots. Miller was a former New rorist groups. by San Antonio Express news would disagree with me." I personally believe that it affect those who hear from us. It is York Times writer who was incar In the recent case, after stating reporter, Macarena Hernandez. When asked about the impor ultimately falls on the public to even more important when you cerated for refusing to disclose her that she had permission from her Blair's stories covering the tance of keeping secret the identi fully research what the true story have a large audience that you can source. source to disclose his identity, sniper shootings were accused of ties of the journalists' sources, is. As readers, we must question influence. The case involved a leak from Miller named Lewis "Scooter" being 60 percent fabricated and Smart responded, "(It is) very what we read and validate every People with professions in a White House official that Libby as the man who provided that sources he used did not exist. important. story with further research. politics, education and media are exposed the identity of an under her with the classified information. Furthermore, Blair was However, there is a balance to If we, as readers, cared the ones who can affect a large cover CIA agent named Valerie This adds to the intrigue accused of plagiarizing a story that the public's right to know and enough about the subject then we number of people with what they Plume. If it's true, it's a crime. because Libby is the assistant to was written by Hernandez. When invasion of privacy. Again, it is a must use the many resources we say or write. the president and chief of staff to the Times editor approached him matter of ethics- benefits com have available to us to do our own In this case, I would like to Miller Subpoenaed Vice President Dick Cheney. and asked him to provide proof pared to the harm that might be investigation. explore the influence of journalists When U.S. District Attorney This case certainly has more that he had traveled to Texas to Newspapers, television, the caused." / ,.· and how they can affect the per Patrick Fitzgerald found out about to reveal and it will be interesting interview a woman in his article, Internet and educated conversa ception of a whole culture. the leak he subpoenaed Miller for to see how it turns out. Since Blair could not and ended up Ultimate Responsibility tions with others are all good tools We have seen throughout his acquiring this information. The being freed from jail, Miller is resigning from his position. The credibility of news report to use for someone hungry for tory the social changes that can judge in the case demanded that heading the advocacy of enacting a Looking at these two scenar ing lies not only in the ethical prac knowledge and enlightenment. occur with responsible journalism. Miller reveal her source and if she new Federal "shield" law to pro ios it is a little more difficult to tices of journalists but with their The combination of these Elijah Lovejoy used his press to did not, she would face indefinite tect the confidentiality of all determine what should be done employers as well. resources can help formulate an help fight slavery. Ethel Payne's jail time. Miller refused and spent reporters and their sources. about reporters and their sources. "I don't believe there can be a educated reader opinion. •' Newscaster endorses insult of U.S. Troops ·' Larry Palacios me, this is a big slap in the face to Arkin said more vile things Staff Writer our soldiers and also to their fami about the U.S. soldiers calling lies. them "pawns" and "naive" and HEY! A few days ago, NBC News I personally have a friend in even went as far to say that they WE'RE FIGHTING FOR THEIR RIGHT military analyst William Arkin the army. He has told me that he should be grateful for people not TO PLAY POUTICS WITH ntE'WAR IN lRAQ. blasted the United States Armed cannot believe some of the things spitting on them. Forces for criticizing civilian dis these far left journalists have writ He should be ashamed for senters of the war. ten about the war. Ironically, our saying these things. Any smart log "So we pay the soldiers a military has fought for a few hun ically thinking individual can dis decent wage, take care of their dred years in order to allow Arkin sent from the Iraq war. There's lit families, provide them with hous to say what he wants. tle question things have not gone ing and medical care and vast NBC News and the according to plan in Iraq. The social support systems and ship Washington Post has, as of Feb. 8, Bush administration failed to plan obscene amenities into the war said nothing to denounce Arkin's properly. • zone for them and their attitu"'eiS - wor Serving the CSUSB campus for 40 years Monday, February 12, 2007 Vol. 40 Issue 4 Ladies Mens hoops are on fire 'Yotes Zulekha Williams season and took the Coyotes to hit off two Elite 8 appearances. Reynolds Staff Writer steal a left the Coyotes with 110 wins and The CSUSB men's basketball only 35 losses. the team is now in their 23rd season of The men's basketball team's play and as of Feb. 8, ranked current head coach, Jeff Oliver, Nwnber 1. bas been with the Coyotes since double CSUSB began with eight 2002, which puts him in his 5th 2007 sports, which included-men's and season as head coach. Oliver is a women's basketball, women's vol two time CCAA and NCAA West leyball, men's soccer, men's and Region coach of the year. In 2002-03, Oliver led the play women's tennis, men's and season women's cross country. The Coyotes on a 21 game win streak Terrell Powell Coyotes spent seven years in divi and the 2003-04 season finished Staff Writer America Sarmiento sion ill, then moved up to division 26-3 overall. They ranked No. 1 in II and joined the California the West Region and No. 8 nation Staff Writer The Coyotes baseball team Collegiate Athletic Association. al ranking. has two wins under their belt to CSUSB now features 11 sports - At the ynd ofthe 2004-05 sea start 'off the season and look to California State University four for men and seven for son the team lost five starters due keep up their winning ways. San Bernardino Woman's Softball women. to the ending of their collegiate The baseball team is currently Team hit off the 2007 season with The first year of men's basket careers. The Coyotes fmished the 2-1. The Coyotes split with the a win on Feb. 2 against Vanguard ball for the coyotes was the 1984- season 21-6 after losing in the Cal Poly Pomona Broncos in their University in Costa Mesa. 85 season, with head coach Jim NCAA West Region quarterfmals double-header season opener, and The game against Vanguard Ducey, who stayed with the coy to Alaska-Fairbanks. ended with a score of 5-7, 5-1. on Feb. 6 beat the Biola otes until the 1990-91 season, left The Coyotes ended the 2005- University Eagles. The first game of the season the Coyotes with 86 vi~tories. 06 season in 4th place tied with In the first game of their dou will be in the record books Following Ducey Wf$ head coach UC San Diego and for the first ble-header against the Broncos, because senior Krista Hernandez Reggie Morris wpt) coached the time since the 1997-98 season the Cal State rounded up 13 hits and tied the CSUSB record with Coyotes 1992-93 season up until Coyotes were not in the NCAA Nicola Fiola (1998-2001) in home eight runs to down the visitors 8-3 the 1993-94 season. Tournament. ' for their season opener. In the sec runs. The game was also cut short Denny Aye was head coach of Since the first game in 1984, ond game, the Broncos regrouped to six innings because of the dark the 1994-95 season until the 1996- the Coyotes have had two-NCAA ness. to defeat the Coyotes 11-4 and get Jaen-Paul LaBrada/Chronicle 97 season. Following Aye was Elite 8 appearances, two NCAA The second game of the season their first win of the set. Men's qasketball is showing up the competition this season, head coach Larry Reynolds who West Region Championships, and took place at Concordia The opening game was a ranking number one in the league. coached 1994-95 until the 2001-02 six CCAA Championships. University in Irvine and the lady good one for senior centerfielder coyotes posted another win. Justin Roberson who batted in The second game at Concordia four runs for the Coyotes. Two of •, left both teams with a 2-2 record his four runs batted in came in the according to a CSUSB press ~ady coyote makes history sixth innin~ when the Coyotes release on Feb. 7. went on to score five of the teams The results at Concordia were Priscilla Cooper eight runs. Berg has ranked nwnber 4 in 8-2, 3-5 with the loss in the first Staff Writer Matt Long, who lS a sen'ior the school's history with 51 assists game. pitcher, was also a crucial part of in a single season. She has accom ,_The game against ~e Eagles Junior Freyja Berg, key the team's first win. Long had' six plished a total of 75 assists within led the Coyotes to get 11 h\ts off returner for the Women's water strike outs, three walks, and her two years at the school, rank of the Eagles' three pitchers. polo team, was named NCAA allowed two hits in five innings of ing number 5 in the school's histo The roster includes 15 young Division II all-American in 2006 play. He was rested in the second ry. women, ranging from freshman to by the National Water Polo game where he did not pitch. Coaches Association. She has been a key player for senior standing, with a total of 3 \, In the second game Roberson the Coyotes the last two seasons. freshman, 1 sophomore, 6 juniors Berg is the fourth player to be was efficient again, finishing the Berg has also made a major attrib and 5 seniors. , named in the school's history. game with two RBI's on his three ute to the Coyotes by helping the In a press release dated Feb. 2, The 2006 season was one of attempts at bat. But this wasn't team post a 24-18 record last sea- Tawni Baker, a junior transfer and the team's toughest in the school's enough to defeat the hungry pitcher, was an Orange league water polo program. They had son. / Broncos who scored all oftheir 11 During her two years at the MVP from. Brea High School and matches against nine of the runs in the first four innings of nation's top 20 women's water polo school-she has scored a total of 134 ') a first-team all south Coast confer play. goals, ranking her 4th for the ·. ence pitcher from Mount San programs. Junior pitcher Cheyne Hann Coyotes' all-time goals-scored list. Antonio College. Berg was the only player to did not keep up the intensity that As a freshman, she scored a Coach Tacy Duncan said, "We post a goal during that game. Priscilla CooperiChronicle Matt Long had in the first game. total of 66 goals along with 24 H20 polo player, Freyja Berg plans to rock the team to victory for think we are going to be pretty Last season alone, she scored Hann gave up nine hits on just two assists and 51 steals. the 2007 season. good this year. We definitely have a total of 68 goals and made 52 and a half innings of pitching and Berg began playing water polo. Coyotes during those two years. -, good pitching." steals. She averaged a total of 1.6 allowed five runs to come in. polo when she was in the 8th "I love playing with her," she "Being a pitcher is harg, there goals a match, ra~g her number "We're really compatible, me The big hitter in the second grade, right before going into high said, referring to her older sister and my sister," she said, "We play is so much pressure, all eyes on 20 in the nation. game was on the Broncos side. school. She graduated from La who also played for the Coyotes really well together. We know each you. I wish I could have actually She also had a total of21 tem A.J. Cavaleto, who plays center Serna High School in 2003 where during the last two seasons. other like the back of our hand." tried out for the CSUSB team, but porary ejections drawn, which field for Cal Poly, batted in three she was a first-team, all-league The two had played together This season she was one of the for now, practicing on my own occurs when a player fouls and of the teams 11 runs in the second player in water polo aU four years. for the Coyotes during the 2005 two starters that returned. time will do," said student Laura moves to the penalty area for 20 game to give the Broncos the win. Her older sister, Bridget, was the and 2006 season. Both had made "It's like having a brand new Gonzalez. "High school softball is seconds, which is similar to the The Coyotes had three days to one that got her into playing water big accomplishments for the team," she said. way different than college, I've fouls in ice hockey. practice and prepare for their next seen how crucial an inning and a home game that would be against whole game can be for a whole visiting Biola University who beat team," she said. Cal State San Bernardino last year Duncan is the bead coach for 13-1. The baseball team looked the CSUSB softball team, and Tennis causes a racquet like they had that win on the back Josh Musselman is her assistant of their minds when they met up coach. and Alyssa Fenton with score of tice on. with the Eagles on Feb. 6. This year will be Duncan's sec 8-2. "During the doubles matches, The game started off slow for ond season with the team. She was During the doubles matches it I noticed we need to work on vol the Coyotes who had no runs and a member of the United States got heated up with CSUSB's duo leys. We need to attack them and gave up two in the first three National softball team, where she of Joy-Horn playing MCSC's duo execute them more. We would innings. played against Germany in 2000, ofLeake-K.raft. The two teams win more points if we have Cal State San Bernardino Australia in 200 1 and the Czech were very close through the entire stronger volleys," Langley said. knew in order for them to get the Republic in 2002. Duncan brings a match but the CSUSB players Volleys are a forehand or back win it would have to be a team lot of experience to the team. came out being victorious in the hand shot executed before the ball effort. The CSUSB softball team is a end. bounces in the court and the ball The Coyotes used 7 pitchers, fairly young program with Duncan "We were very satisfied with is right at the net. with only two of the pitchers · befog the 5th coach in the history this win. Master's has really Coach Langley was very proud of throwing in consecutively innings. of the teams' existence. stepped up these last few years. the team and how dedicated the This change of game plan would Duncan feels very confident They had a few new recruits on team was to wining the match. prove beneficial because the team about this season's team, and feels their team and they defmitely "Leslie Horn especially, had the did not give up anymore runs the they have the ability to contend for Priscilla Cooper/Coyote gave us a challenge." Head Coach closest match at 7-5, 6-4. She was rest of the game. the California Collegiate Athletic Lady coyotes start out their season already in a positive light. Langley said regarding the teams focused and pulled through when The offense also stepped up Association title and a berth in the Claudia Cortes Ruiz doubles matches. With CSUSB's feelings toward their first games we needed her to. This shows the by scoring in every inning of the NCAA tournament in 2007 which Staff Writer duo Jennifer Joy-Leslie Horn victory. girls dedication to the team, and last six played for the Coyotes. she stated in a press release on defeating MCSC's duo Hanna "This was a good win, that's what I like to see," Langley The team would go on to defeat Feb. 2. The Coyotes Women's Tennis Leake- Kaelyn Kraft with a score because it gave the Coyotes a pos said. the Broncos 11-3 for the non-con Last season the team fmished team won their season opener of 8-6. While Sherry Leuthold and itive outlook on season, and helps This first win for the CSUSB ference win. 21-32 and in fifth place with the Wednesday Feb 7 against The Dorothy Elwell defeated MCSC's with their confidence as a team." was great, Coach Langley said The teams next four games record of 12-16 in the California Master's College of Santa Clarita Christie Baughman and Nickie Langley said on. that Wednesday's win is not nec will be held in Utah at the Dixie Collegiate Athletic Association. (MCSC) with a win of 8-1. Troung with score of 8-0. Xinia The Cox_otes won their first essarily a good prediction of the State University baseball tourna The team hopes to see a more They started the match off Chaves and Priscilla Cooper game and alsoround areas that next games because the confer ment. The tournament begins on successfUl season. strong sweeping all three of their defeated MCSC's Sophia Garcia they still need a little more prac- ence matches are tougher. Friday Feb. 9 and ends Feb. 11.