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, .. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN BE R N AR D I NO . . The COyote Chronicle

Serving the CSUSB campus f or 4 1 years Monday, November 19, 2007 Vol. 41 Issue 6 Weak oversight Health Care and.the economy

Adriana Vargas number of cases - the lack of clar Melanie Hunter Staff Writer ity in the policy led to 'question Staff Writer able' transition agreements with The California Faculty management and relocation agree California has more uninsured Association (CFA) has released an ments for executives," stated residents than any other state in the analysis of the recent California Browning. nation. According to the · U.S. State University (CSU) audit. "The 'new' findings on man Census Bureau, 6.7 million of the CFA's report, "Weak ager transitions and executive 47 million uninsured Americans Oversight & Poor CSU Policies relocations ~ere not pohcy viola live in California. Favor Executive Perks: An analy tions, but were cases where discre According to Governor sis of the state audit of CSU com tion was exercised give-n the cir Arnold Schwarzenegger's office, pensation policies and practices," cumstances," Browning said. expenditures on health care are reveals the CFA's concerns with "Overall, the results of the approaching 20 percent of the CSU's compensation practices and audit both confirm and expand on state's economic output, forcing calls for the CSU to take quick the analysis and criticism that has families, businesses and local gov action on the report's recommen been made by CFA and others over ernments to absorb price increases dations. the past few years," the CPA more than twice the rate of infla "Throughout the auditor's reported. tion. , report ... there is a serious concern "Though the audit was insti Governor Schwarzenegger about the inadequate and ineffec gated by the CFA, the audit was believes fixing California's broken tive policies concerning compen done for the CSU as a way for the bealthcare system is key to keep sation, especially special perks for university to explore its existing ing California's economy strong favored administrators, " stated policies and to see if changes are and solving the state's chronic the CPA in its response to the needed," stated Browning. budget problems. audit. CSU Chancellor Reed said he "We cannot fix the budget "The findings in this audit agreed "in nearly all cases" with without fixing health care. Of show that policies were not violat the auditor's recommendations. He course, we need structural reform ed and concludes that none of the did not argue the authenticity of of our state budget, and I am nov actions taken were inappropriate, the reported fmdings and indicated suggesting that if we fix be~J tb but that we could make some addi he believed the report was just, care our budget problems disap tional policy changes," responded according to a published response pear, but we also don't need to get CSU Spokesperson, Paul to the auditor's report bogged down every year in a Browning, in an email. "Chancellor Reed states that debate about cutting poor kids and "Although the Chancellor and his administration will respond to their families from state health chair of the Board of Trustees the auditor's recommendations. programs," Schwarzenegger said make much of the facf that the We hope the renewed attention to at a Healthy Communities confer audit failed to catch any violations these issues by the state auditor ence last week. of policy, the problem is that their will encourage the legislature, and According to the governor's Melanie Hunter!Chronicle policies are simply. inadequate," others, to monitor the CSU's office, Schwarzenegger's compre Governor Schwarzenegger believes fixing California's broken healthcare system is ~ey to ke-eping the CFA stated. response to the audit," the CPA hensive health care reform plan California's economy strong and solving the state's chronic budget problems. "Although the audit . did not stated. would generate $14 billion in new protections for small businesses. reform becomes a law. senior Caitlin Ripley said. find any violations of CSU policy, "The Board of Trustees will funding for California's health care "This money currently sits on The state will also offer subsi- California also bas one of the it concluded that - for a limited Continued on Pg. 2 system, with almost none of it the table in Washington, D.C., dies and tax breaks to those who lowest reimbursement rates for coming from the state's general unused," Schwarzenegger said, cannot afford insurance. doctors and hospitals that treat fund. "My plan generates enough new Schwarzepegger's plan also low-income patients, according to . His proposal also includes $4 revenue for health care that the offers subsidies and tax credits to the governor. billion in new matching federal federal government has already those earning up to 350 $36,000 Under the governor's propos money. promised us the money." for a single person or $72,000 for a a!, Medi-Cal rates would rise to California would be able to According to Liz Helms, chair family of four. increase access to care and prevent access these new federal dollars of the California Chronic Care "In a perfect world, b,ealth providers from passing on the through matching funds from fees Coalition, insurance companies insurance would be free. I have a costs of treating the poor and unin on hospitals, and fees on compa can no longer deny coverage based friend from France and over there sured onto Californians that do nies that do not provide health care on age, health status or pre-exist- health insurance is free for every- have health coverage. coverage to their employees, with ing conditions ifSchwarzenegger's . one. l think it's amazing," CSUSB Continued on Pg. 2 Students for tuition relief now

Joshua Gutierrez that are volunteer driven," Vaeth Staff Writer said. The proposition, if qualified, Tuition and fees m will appear on the November 2008 California's public universities statewide ballot. have almost doubled over the past 2008 is Governor Arnold six years. Schwarzenegger's planned "Year The CSU's 2008-2009 budget of Education." request calls for an additional stu "Before deciding on proposi dent fee increase of 10 percent. tions like tbis, I always have to California's students made think of the economic conse history this week by. filing the first quences of such a proposal," Malori Merki/Chronicle student-led ballot initiative with CSUSB freshman Anthony Garcia The CFA released their analysis of the recent California State the Attorney General in history. said . • University audit on Monday, Nov. 12. If qualified, the proposition, "How will this affect our titled .Students & Families for economy? How will it affect our Tuition Relief Now, will create a educational board and budget? law to freeze tuition costs for five These are the questions I need See page 8 for years for resident undergraduates answered," Garcia said. in both the UC and CSU systems. The law also will raise new After the five years, any revenue specifically for the cost of tuition increases will not be educating UC and CSU students CSUSB vs. allowed to exceed the inflation through a 1 percent tax on million index. aire's income over $1 million. "This is the first-ever student In additiqn, the law will led initiative," Campaign Director develop an accountability process A coverage for Tuition Relief Now, Chris requiring UC and CSU administra . Viet Nguyen/Chronicle Vaeth stated. tors to report to a citizen's panel of CSUSB freshman Anthony Garcia still has questions about the "It will be one of the only ones Continued on Pg.2 tuition relief proposition, the first filed by students in history.

, r ______News Chronicle Page 2 November 19, 2007 Get informed about HIVI AIDS Education week Nick De' Leon Krystal McGee ous," Rice said. Staff Writer Staff Writer The campus Celebration Week/Month calendar of Every day, 14,000 people con- · CSUSB kicked off events includes: the following tract AIDS in the U.S. International Education Week by events: I. According to estimated statis showing the presentation, Nov. 7, Shakeel Syed showed tics from the Centers for Disease "Communities United for Peace "Communities United for Peace Control (CDC), nearly 1 million and Justice." and Justice." Americans are currently living The Eighth , Annual Nov. 8, Justin McDaniel with HJV/AIDS, with more than International Education Week will showed "Ritual and Magic in half of all new infections among run November 7-20. Theravada Buddhism and Rang people under the age of 25. "In this celebration of interna Chen showed and discussed the The CDC further states that 24 tional education and exchange, the movie "To Live." to 27 percent of those infected go U.S. Department of State joins November 9, Professors undiagnosed and are unaware of with the U.S. Department of Across Borders Workshop took their illness. Education to highlight the critical place. There will be an HIV/AIDS role of education in our efforts to Nov. 13, "Asalto al Sueno," a Awareness workshop on Nov. 27 secure a bright future based on film by Uli Stelzner, was shown from noon to 2 p.m. in the Event international partnership and and discussed. · Center of the Santos Manuel understanding," said U.S. November 14, Uli Stelzner Student Union, sponsored by the Secretary of State Condoleezza showed the film: "Invisible - Pride Center, Cross Cultural Rice on International Week's offi Illegal iii Europe." Center and The Women's Resource cial Web site. Nov. 15, John Bostick shared Center. The annual celebration fea "The work of the Heifer Project in Matt Shapiro, a student assis tured lectures, panel discussions Honduras" and students for tant for the Pride Center, said that and films with an international International Knowledge (SIK) the HIV Awareness event is free of perspective. held a discussion on "The Many charge. Nick De Leon/Chronicle The program focuses its atten Benefits of Studying Abroad." All students ~re invited to The HIV/AIDS Awareness workshop will be on Nov. 27 from noon to 2 p.m. in the Event Center of tion on programs that prepare Nov. 16 Ricardo Barreto read learn the facts regarding the Santos Manuel Student Union. Americans for a global environ the poetry, "Memorias de HIVI AIDS, as well as ways to help the event, common misconcep help stop the spread ~fHIV/AIDS , someone sticking a 'Kick Me' sign ment and attract future leaders Nicaragua." prevent and treat it, he said. tions about the types of individuals states that "without a cure, educa on another's back without their from abroad to study, learn and Nov. 20, marks the last day of The event will also provide affected by HIV will be addressed, tion and prevention are the most ' knowledge- just like 90% of those exchange experiences in the the celebration. Robin Larsen will free HIV testing. such as the belief that members of effective ways to stop the spread of infected with HIVI AIDS may not Un.ited States. show and discuss a film entitled Shapiro added that students the lesbian, gay, bisexual and HIV. Take the time to know the know they are carrying the CSUSB's International "The Promise." The Showing will will be able to hear first-hand from transgender (LGBT) community facts, and share these facts with virus." Student Services office serves take place in Pine Room, Lower HIV-positive guest speakers from are the only ones affected. your loved ones. If we all take per CSUSB SigEp chapter presi about 300 students from countries Commons at 4-6 p.m. Bienestar and the Inland AIDS The extent of the stigma asso sonal responsibility, the spread of dent Joshua Gutierrez explains his in Asia, Europe, the Middle East Amid International Education Project, two community ciated with HIV/AIDS can be HIV is completely preventable." brothers will wear "Kick Me" and North and South America. Week 2007, student advocacy services/advocacy organizations emphasized in a press release from CSUSB's Sigma Phi Epsilon signs that contain various HIV sta "In a world where challenges group welcome2college devoted to improving and main Bienestar that states that "an. (SigEp) chapter is one organiza tistics such as everyday 14,000 transcend borders, education is announced its website www. wel taining the quality of life for those HIV/AIDS diagnosis today still tion that attempts to increase AIDS people contract HIV. essential for making the world come2college:com, serving as a affected by HIV by orovidin~ elicits sti~a so strong that it pre awareness. 'Jhey also ask for $10 dona more peaceful and more prosper- one-stop online destination. health services and preventative vents many Americans from get Being an officially sanctioned tions to help support further HIV education and outreach. ting tested, heeding. prevention partner with YouthAIDS, research and services. The audience will have the protocols, and obtaining care." CSUSB 's SigEp chapter is partici "Just $10 a day can help to opportunity to ask questions. YouthAIDS, an education and pating in the "Kick Me" fundrais educate and protect a young adult Shapiro said, as well as basic prevention program that uses ing campaign, which YouthAIDS from HIV for an entire year," facts and statistics provided during media and pop culture resources to states is "based on the prank of Gutierrez said.

Continued: benefits and they want them to be Continued: dents, are struggling to pay largely for free because we have "We want students to take on committed to the company and tuition," Hart replied. many volunteers that are feady to the initiative by holding discus work, it should just be, 'Hey if To get the initiative on the bal go," Vaeth said. sions and events on each of their Health care there's a problem we'll fix it." Tuition lot, students need to gather "We have organizers all campuses," Fikes-Rosales stated. At CSUSB, the Health f:enter 434,000 signatures in 150 days, around California, from students at "We need them to get out reforin is available for regularly enrolled according to Vaeth. Humboldt State all the way down there and lead dialogues to discuss students who have paid their stu relief Vaeth noted that the task to San Diego State," lead organiz the affordability crisis as well as "Health insurance i really dent health fees. students and parents on how the would be daunting if it were not er for Tuition Relief Now, Valeria other issues," Fikes-Rosales expen&ive, and I'm covered under "We have the best opportunity new revenue ·is being spent. for the volunteer base that the Fikes-Rosales said. said. my parents. There are already so for comprehensive health care "1 think that this is a positive organization has developed. "We send out weekly email "When the government helps many loopholes just to get the reform m one hundred years issue to place on the ballot," "Usually the big companies updates to students who have pay to educate more people, they health insurance. Just to get a nor~ because the more people study our CSUSB sophomore Holly Hart that are running ballot initiatives expressed interest and visit cam are making the country better as a mal check,-up you have to make plan, the more they agree with stated. spend millions of dollars to collect puses as well" Fikes-Rosales said. whole," said CSUSB junior sure it's un.der set guidelines that what we have been saying since "I like it not only because it the signatures needed to get their According to Fikes-Rosales, Enrique Espejel. the ,insurance will cover," CSUSB · day one: if everyone pitches in and plans to lower tuition prices, but issue on the ballot,'' Vaeth com keeping volunteers at the center of "The less educated we are, the student Nilan Johnson said, . "If does their part, then everyone will because it will let non-college stu mented. the campaign is the main method further down our society will con they're going to give emp!oyees benefit," Schwarzenegger said. dents see how we, as college stu- "However, we are doing this of spreading the word. tinue to descend."

Continued: "B6COM6AN CFA analysis AM6R..ICA R.6AD.S/C0vtNT.S Chronicle Staff TvtTOR.. take up the audit findings and Editor in Chief: paniel Otianga Sports Editor:· Priscilla Cooper determine the best method to Managing Editor: Elizabeth Saucedo Copy Editor: Matt Phelps implement its recommendations - News Editor: Malori Merki Copy Editor: Ken Dillard whether through clarifying exist Campus News Editor: El.izabelh Tomzik Photo Ed~tor: Samantha Ramia ing policy, establishing new poli Multk:ultural Editor: Kevin Manning Assistant Photo Editor: Jennifer Minter Health/Science EdJtor: Nick Gibson Staff Photographer: Viet Nguyen cy or seeking changes in state Op/Ed Editor: Nick Gibson Advertising Manager: Linda Sand law," Browning stated. A & E Editor: Philip Ince Advisor: Jim Smart · The CSU appointed ad hoc committee will review the state auditor's report and announce its > Earn between $8.00 .;.. $12.00 per hour recommendations in the January Staff Writers > Work up to 20 hours a week in local school districts or Anna Aguilar, Jenna Barath, Gregory Cadogan, Nick DeLeon, 2008 Board of Trustees Meeting. community service agencies Tamara Florence, Pablo Garcia, Joshua Gutierrez, Melanie Hunter, The CFA hopes the CSU that Provide tutoring to children from Kindergarten through gth grade will quickly provide the public > Melissa Levesque, Gabriel Lobato, Richard .{.-ykens, Krystal > Gain valuable work experience and skills McGee, Curtis Miller, Shane Olguin, Abraham Pena Robles,Beatriz with a thorough timeline detailing when the auditor's rec\)mmenda > Connect with your off-campus community Pena, Erin Ramirez, Monica Rangel, Sylvia Sahawneh, Stephanie tions will be implemented. Salvador, Leslie Carol, Adriana Vargas, Allison Whiteside Applications for the 2007/2008 academic year are currently being Chronicle Contact Information accepted. You must be approved to participate in the program California State University, San Bernardino and complete the application process below: · University Hall, UH 037 Classifieds 5500 University Parkway House for rent · > Complete the FAFSA San Bernardino) CA 92407 > Apply online at http://finaid.csusb.edu, under Job Listing, Office: (909) 537-5289 4941 Alta Drive San click on Program Application Advertising: (909) 537-5815 Bernardino, community Enroll in ESEC 545 or Math 499 Fax: (909) 537-7585 swimming pool, · > » Pass a background check with the school district/agency Disclaimer $1500/month. Call 909- 754-4947 The .applicant will be reimbursed for this expense when The Coyote Chronicle is published every Friday for distribution on placed in the program Monday during the academic session by the Department of Room for rent Communication Studies, California State University, San Bernardino. For additional Information or qu-tlona regarding the America R ..dalcounta Program, The opinions expressed in the Chronicle are those of the student writers Room with bath for rent in p ..... contact the Student Employment Team at (908) &37-&226 and editors and do not reflect the views of the university, its administration, large 4BD/3BA Highland faculty, or any other person or institution unless expressly noted. home; $550/mo, including The appearance of any advertisement in the Chronicle does not represent Trash/Gas/Water and full the Chronicle views. privileges. Garage space The Chronicle reserves the right to edit all editorials submitted to the paper. available to first renter. Freeway close, Universities. 909-910-3454. CampUs News November 19, 2007 Chronicle Page 3 'Yotes prowl Bruins Stephanie Salvador · pointing for CSUSB students due 19, 2007. The first game of the Staff Writer to the record of such a team as tournament was played on UCLA. Monday against Weber state and Initially CSUSB was not set to because of the victory CSUSB' Although it was considered an play against UCLA but according went on to play UCLA. "exhibition game", CSUSB men's to the athletics department another Division II teams cannot play basketball had the opportunity to team dropped out of the O'Reilly official games until November 15 play against UCLA, a division one Collegiate Basketball Experience and for that reason Tuesday's game team ranke9 number two in the Tournament and allowed for did not count but it was the first nation on Tuesday November 13, CSUSB to take advantage of the time CSUSB basketball had the 2007. opportunity. · national exposure. The game ended at a score of , The contract to play in the The game was televised and 76-41 , which was not too. disap- tournament was signed on Sept. shown on ESPN2.

Needles found at CSUSB "I thought it was cool that the basketball Pablo Garcia of being pricked. There is no guar inspected to see if they have blood team got a chance to play against UCLA on Staff Writer antee that treatment after contact residue which is a sign of illegiti national television but I was really disappointed will be successful. mate. use. The area around where that they got beat by thirty five.points. It was still Facul.ty members have been Someone who is pricked the needle is found will also be good that they actually scored 41 points against fmding used hypodermic needles might also show signs of infec inspected for other materials that the number two team in the nation. It was a good and syringes on campus. This tions months or years later after might be used for illegitimate use. presents a large hazard to CSUSB the incident. People who use needles for experience overall for the team and good expo because anyone who might be . Inappropriate disposal of nee reasons such as insulin are urged to sure for our school. " pricked by a used needle could dles is a threat to everyone on cam- dispose off them properly. -V.J. Fowler potentially contract an infectious pus. , Students can call the disease. Even though statistically there Environmental Health and Safety The needles have been found is a small chance of 'infections Department at (909)-537-5179 if around grassy areas, trash cans and while handling used needles, they use needles so someone can in bathrooms. They are appearing CSUSB does not want to have its bring them a proper container to frequently around campus and students take any chances. dispose of the needles. "It was a really good game and I think we did pose a serious hazard. It takes a The Environmental Health The Environmental Health really well for playing against the second best very small amount of infectious and Safety Department is not sure and Safety Department wil~ deliver team in the nation: I was really exdted about thi~ material to infect a person who all the needles that are being found a durable, puncture proof needle game.. .It was my first college basketball game so comes in contact with it. are used for legitimate reasons. It disposable container to anyone I was really excited about coming out and show "Needles can be contaminated is illegal to be in possession of a who needs it. There are guidelines by HIV/AIDS, hepatitis and other needle without a prescription for it. given to people who use needles ing my support. " deadly diseases. The threat is high Officials on campus are concerned that have specific practices for -Jessica Richert for faculty members like custodi that needles are being used for rea needle disposal. r ans who clean trash cans out sons like injecting drugs such as Students are urged to dispose everyday," President of the heroin or cocaine. of needle~> properly as they pose a Environmental Health and Safety If students find a needle on risk to students and staff. For more "We played pretty well. It was a great Department Jon t-1ohoroski said. campus they are urged to contact information on needle disposal, learning experience for our boys to go If someone is pricked by a Campus Safety. They will investi students can contact the needle, tht:Y need to immediately gate and properly dispose of the Environmental Health and Safety against a division one team that is ranked start a prophylactic series of treat needle. Department which is located in the number two in the nation. I love to come out ments preferably within two hours Needles that are found can be Environmental Safety Building. here and just watch everyone play and have a great time. CSUSB is on the up rise and · one day ,we will prevail .and maybe beat UCLA.'' IF YOU WANT -Abinezar Yohiehset

TO SUCCEED, "The game was good and I don't mind that we lost. At least we lost to a good team. For example if I get slapped I ~~ least want to be WE HAVE WHAT slapped by Beyonce. It's like that and it's not so bad that we lost. " YOU NEED. -Anthony Hill

Our practitioner based faculty, personalized "I was very impressed with Cal State San approach, flexible on-campus and on-line Bernardino's performance. They scored more learning options provid'e graduates points than I thought they would. Being a division real-life tools to succeed. two team, they did a heck of a lot better than I thought they would. · They had a comeback dur At Argosy University, we don't ing the second half and I think if they had anoth just teach. Our personal annrn:::o•-n er half to play we could have been closer to win will help l.ead you to the human ning. Like Vincent Lombardi said, "we didn't lose side of success. · we ran out oftime. " -Louis Katsikaris

At. our Inland Empire Campus you can earn your Bach~lor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in:* .Sorority raises funds for Girl Scouts Leslie Sevillano kets. The buyer of the basket auto- end of the night, he ·along with - Psychology -Business Staff Writer matically' received a date with all three other gentlemen :were auc- · the members of Kappa Delta. The tioned oJf with no basket included. -Education date generally consists of dinner Armando would anno411ce the Thousands of dollars were and a movie. runner up with their basket an~ raised for girl scouts in only two Some of the baskets were would say a couple of fun details Learn more about Argosy University's degree hours. The sorority members of filled with gift cards to In and Out, about the KD and her basket. options online at argosy.edu. Kappa Delta (KD) sorority hosted newly released DVD's, video The common things men their annual event called See-A games, snacks and magazines and tioned were about the sister's Flick with a KD chick. more. majors, the ideal date, and some The event took place in the Many members of other hobbies and interests, and then the lower commons where students, Greek organizations participated bidding began. The newest mem friends and families were able to with their own proceeds. Many bers of Kappa Delta and alumni come out and support Kappa baskets were auctioned off at also participated. ARGOSY UNIVERSITY. Delta's involvement within the . amazing prices. Mike Perez, gen See-A-Flick with a KD Chick, community. The women made bas tleman of Sigma Chi, bought a is one of two of the major fundrais kets and filled them with gifts and basket for $360. He was applauded ers KD's hold annually. Prevent goodies. by everyone as he was the highest Child Abuse America is the other The baskets were auctioned bid of the day. major philanthropy that the off and the proceeds went directly Armando Jones, another gen women host annual events for. to the Girl Scouts. Sisters of Kappa tleman of Sigma Chi and executive Last year Kappa Delta raised thou Delta bought things out of there officer ofAssociated Students; Inc. sands of dollars for their philan own pockets to help fill the bas- was the host of the night. By the thropic activities as well. _ ___....._Health & Science Chronicle Page 4 November 19, 2007 San Francisco Bay disaster

Shane Olguin placed on the Coast Guard's nal negligence. Staff Writer response to the spill. Coast Guard Cpt. William Government officials Uberti said that he notified the A cargo vessel spilled 58,000 expressed concern over the time it U.S. attorney's office on Nov. 10 gallons of ~el oil into San took to spread the alert. about issues regarding the man Francisco Bay, causing the area's "On the surface it would agement and c~mmunicati on , worst oil spills in two decades. appear that we did everything by between the bridge crew's senior Fuel-oil from the Cosco the book, in this case, as far as officers. Busan, a 900 ft. container ship responding," said Adm. Thad W. Additionally, the vessel was operated by Hanjin Shipping of Allen of the Coast Guard in an under new ownership and manage South Korea, spread nearly 20 interview with the Associated ment at the time of the accident, miles up and down the coastline Press. and it appears the crew had limited from the initial impact, fouling According to Allen, the experienc(f ·on the vessel. "If mis beaches and harming ocean-going delay in determining the extent takes were made, then we will animals. of the spill was hindered by bring · them out," said Gov. "There is tremendous damage fog and damaged sounding Schwarzenegger. on the wildlife and on the beach tubes aboard the vessel that Cleanup crews have deployed es," said California Gov. measure the amount of fuel oil over 18,000 feet of collection Schwarzenegger on Friday, Nov. 9. in a tank. booms since Nov. 9 in an. attempt The ship struck a stanchion on The fuel oil, also known as to collect or stop the spread of oil the west side of the San Francisco bunker fuel, is one of the heaviest into the Bay. Bay Bridge in dense fog on and least-distilled varieties of It is unknown how long it will Wednesday, Nov. ~. leaving a 90- petroleum, and is used almost take to clean up the spill. foot gash that punctured the fuel exclusively for ocean-going ships. According to Richard tank. As many as 14 agencies are Ambrose, professor and director of Initial reports suggested that involved in the cleanup and inves the environmental science and . the ship had spilled as little as 200 tigation into the accident. engineering program at UCLA's gallons, but it took nearly 12 hours As part of the investigation, School of Public Health, if bunker before the full extent of the spill the Coast Guard detained the crew fuel were to penetrate the wetlands became known. of the Cosco Busan aboard their of the Bay area it could take any- Much criticism has been ship to determine whether or not where from I 0 to 20 years to dissi- • Co urtes y of the Save the Bay Foundation the collision was caused by crimi- pate. Birds, fish, and other wildlife endure much pain and suffering during and after oil tanker ~pills .

Courtesy of www.caglecartoons.com Oil spills like the one in the San F ~ancisco Bay are harmful to the environment, and reputations. STD infection rates higher than ever·

. Melissa LeVesque/Chronicle Melissa LeVesque publicity about HPV and the link • treat this disease," said Dr. John M. If you think you might be at risk for, or have, an infection it is important to learn everything you can. Staff Writer that it has to cervical cancer. Douglas Jr., director of the CDC's There are 30 types of HPV division of sexually transmitted Approximately one in four and 10 are known to lead to cervi disease prevention. sexually active young adults, ages cal cancer. There is now a vaccine Douglas does not believe that 15 to 24, contract a sexually trans that protects against four types of this resistant form of gonorrhea is mitted disease (STD) each year, this disease. responsible for the escalating num according to the Kaiser Family "This stuff is no joke," said ber of cases, but adds that he is not Foundation. Aleida Rivera, . CSUSB graduate sure what is causing the numbers What is more alarming is that stu~ent. "I would encourage any to increase. the number of STD incidents are one to get tested, even if you think Syphilis is a highly infectious on the rise. you're okay." disease but is also easily curable if According to the California Chlamydia is a bacterial infec it is diagnosed during its early Center for Disease Control's 2006 tion that can be treated with antibi stages. If it is untreated it can lead STD surveillance report, the 1.3 otics, but it usually occurs without to serious long-term health prob million cases of chlamydia in 2006 symptoms and can easily go undi lems, including brain, cardiovas are the highest ever recorded for agnosed. cular and organ damage. In rare any nationally reported disease in Untreated, it can cause severe cases, death has also occurred. any year. health consequences, including Sexually transmitted diseases Due to problems with under pelvic inflammatory disease, are among the most common reporting, the CDC estimates that ectopic pregnancy and infertility in infectious diseases· in the United it would be more accurate to say women. Complications of chlamy States. that there are actually 2.8 million dia are rare in i:nen but, in some More than 20 different STDs new cases of chlamydia each year. cases, can result in infertility. have been identified and can be ;l ~-' The CDC also said that they Gonorrhea can also be cured transmitted through any type of think better and more intensive • • easily but when untreated it can sexual activity. "It's really scary screening accounts for much of the lead to complications similar to because you never know who has increase in reported cases. those of chlamydia. Studies by the what," said Rivera. Approximately 19 million CDC suggest that the presence of The only foolproof way to new infections occur each year and an infection from gonorrhea also avoi~ contracting an STD is to almost half of those cases occur in makes an individual 3 to 5 times completely abstain from all forms young people ages 15 to 24. more likely to contract HlV, if of sexual activity. •since I•ve bWl using this hot tubof.yours, those Genital herpes, human papillo exposed. Male latex condoms are statis mavirus (HPV) and trichomoniasis Earlier this year the CDC tically the only form of birth con- · festering boils on my genitals helve clearedupu• are said to count for the majority of reported that a "superbug" version trol that are also effective in reduc STD cases, but physicians are not of gonorrhea that is resistant to ing the transmission of STDs, Courtesy of www.cartoonstock.com required to report those diseases. common antibiotics now exists. according to the FDA. You never know who has an STD. Protect yourself physically, and with knowledge. Ther.e has been an increase in "We are running out of options to Arts & Entertainnient November 19, 2007 Chronicle Page 5 Heavy metal super~group hits Would you ... Hollywood, audience hard take the deal? Philip l nce the set with the song "Matter of and I tripped and accidentally A&E Editor Time." Gray's intense vocals and threw my books at a person," Tibbett's and Maxwell's guitar Malone said when answering the stylings threw the crowd into an Casting Directors for the hit question about her most embar When members of bit-heavy intense frenzy. game show "Deal or No Deal" rassing question. metal groups Pantera, This is the first band with two scoured the CSUSB campus for "Later J found out that it was Damageplan, Mudvayne and guitar players for any of the band students to be potential contestants my professor who I hit with my Nonpoint collaborate together lis members and it showed not to be on the show. books,"said Malone. teners end up thinking one thing: an obstacle. The directors set up short It was answers such as these HELLYEAH! HELLYEAH is a "Those guys meshed really interviews and handed out applica that the show was looking for hybrid heavy-metal band who well," Gray said. "There's no tions in front of the Student Union according to casting directors Rita released their debut album last egos in this band. We just on Oct.l4 from 10 to 3 p.m. Loutsolis, Richard Brown and Spring and played the Key Club in approached it with the attitude "When I found out they were Greg Feiser. Hollywood last Wednesday. of; let's just go down to the going to be here, I put it in my cal The casting· directors also The band is composed of studio and give it a shot. endar," Sorority member Lauren went around campus passing out singer Chad Gray and guitarist There was no pressure." Lumpkin of Delta Sigma Theta flyers urging students with spare Greg Tribbett of Mudvayne, drum All of the band members per and hopeful contestant said. "This time to fill out an application. mer Vinnie Paul Abbott from formed at 110% at the Key Club. is my favorite show. I played it last Students were also given the Pantera and Damageplan, bassist They played their entire debut CD night just to get ready for today. optibn to take the application with Bobzilla from Damageplan and and a blistering cover of Queen's They need to pick me because I them to class and turn it in at a Tom Maxwell from Nonpoint. "Stone Cold Crazy." need to meet Howie." ' later time. They are currently headlining Songs !'Waging War," "One Interested students were given "All you need to qualify as a their first nation-wide tour after Thing," and "Thank You" proved a survey to fill out. The survey contestant is by having an ener performing in one of the opening to be audience favorites but noth contained numerous . questions getic personality, and a catching slots of this year's Family Values ing compared to the reaction to such as: What would you do with ·smile," Feiser said. . Tour in support of their self titled their first single, "You Wouldn't a million dollars? What is the "We came out to the Inland debut record. Know" and the show's closer, self most outrageous thing you've Empire because it is always over "We had a great time with titled track "Hell Yeah." done? Who would be you're sup looked when it comes to television Kom," Gray said. "But not every The band recently released porters if you made it to the show? shows," Feiser said. "Shows focus one [in the audience of the Family their first DVD on November 13. · "This is one of the first col more on the L.A. area and Orange Values Tour] knew our music or ft contains behind the scenes leges that we have bad casting County. V!e wanted to give this even who we are. This time it's footage, concert footage and their calls for," Senior Casting Director area a chance because they have our fans and the audience response produced music videos. Greg Peiser said. "It's a lot easier such a diverse group of people." has been great." "We shoot all day every this way because you don't have to As ide from CSUSB, the Bloodsimple and Otep opened day," Gray said. "As long as send in a videotape and go through University of California the show and received an extreme we have footage we'll release a long process. We come to you Riverside was another spot the ly positive audience reaction. it We're doing another one in March." and see if you're interested in casting directors searched for The volume of those cheers The~ band will be on tour until being a contestant." potential contestants. They and screams paled in comparison mid December and plans on taking Students answered each ques were able to gather over 100 to the deafening noise that erupted a break to allow Mudvayne time to tion to the best of their ability. appiicants while there. when HELLYEAH took the stage produce a new album. Freshmen Kimberly Malone was Callbacks, the next step to a little after 11 p.m. For more information about one of the ftrst few students to becoming a contestant will be Abbott's thunderous and the band you can visit complete the application. made starting next week, accord award winning drumming began www.hellyeahband.com. "It was the first day of school ing to Feiser. Coyotes render Cfennessee Wi{fiam's comedic drama . Erin Ramirez the audience gets a good view. hilarious where I was laughing Staff Writer The actors did an excellent really loud. Big Daddy was my job. They had good stage presence favorite character because be and they used annunciated well. played the part so well," audience A little bit of comedy and a lit Ibarra was especially iii1pres member Rosanna Baltazar said. tle bit of draml! are two things that sive as Big Daddy because not The scenery was an old make Cat on a Hot Tin Roof enter only did he have the audience Southern house complete with taining. laughing hysterically at moments, rocking chairs, fancy couches and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is a he also impressed the audience old antique furniture. play written by Tennessee with his more se'rious side afte& be The only thing that left the Williams and directeq by CSUSB discussed his will and true feelings audience disappointed was theatre staff Margaret Perry. to Brick. because some parts of the play It takes place in 1957 on the "I enjoyed the show. seemed unresolved. Near the end Pollitt plantation on the Sometimes were very dramatic of the play everyone is left won Mississippi River. and l really felt what the characters dering what is going to happen It's about a rich Southern fam were feeling. Some parts were next to .the Pollitt family. ily who comes into turmoil when they find out that the father is dying of cancer. Starring in the play are Pedro Ibarra as Big Daddy, Ashley Evenson as Big Mama/Ida, Asha Agar as Maggie and Tony Jaksha as Brick. ~ Kinesiology The plot takes place at the ~ MBA Pollitt plantation and the story ~ MPA revolves around the Pollitt family. ~Music They are made up of Big ~Nur sing (mw) Daddy, Big Mama, and their two sons Gooper (Sergio Rodriguez) and Brick. The family finds out that Big Daddy is dying and won dering whom he is going to put as Attend an upcoming the owner of h~s plantation in his will. Information Session! Gooper and his wife November 15, 2007 Mae/Sister Woman (Chandra Partlow) think they deserve the plantation because they have taken Event begins at 5:30 PM care of Big Daddy and Big Mama cbu CBU Riverside Campus and they have produced grandchil 8432 Magnolia Avenue dren for them. Big Daddy on the Riverside, California 92504 other band would like to give the plantation to Brick but he can't see doing that because Brick has developed a drinking problem and has bared no grandchildren. . Margaret Perry does a good directing job with working around the Ronald E Barnes theatre. It is .7676.CBU 0 ' small and intimate and she makes Courtesy of Robert Whitehead sure the actors/actresses move all The cast of "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' performed at CSUSB. along the stage so each person in

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ulti-C ul tural Chronicle Page 6 November 19, 2007 Fighting poverty in Honduras Plight of immigrants

Beatriz Pena Sylvia Sahawneb As part of International Week, Staff Writer Staff Writer the Uli Stelzner film "Asalto al Sueii.o" ("Assaulted Dream") was One child dies from hunger It is estimated that between viewed. every · five seconds in Latin four hundred thousand. to seven Stelzner joined the audience America. hundred thousand illegal immi of about 35 and answered some of More than 1.2 billion people grants have entered the United their questions about his film. live below the international pover States each year since 1992, and a "It is interesting to see bow ty line, earning less than one dollar substantial portion did so by cross people manage .their lives in other per day. ing the United States-Mexico bor countries, in other continents, Heifer International is an der, ac;cording to the U.S especially when they are illegal," organization that attempts to com Government Accountability said Stelzner, who is an independ bat hunger and poverty by provid O:(fice. ent director and filmmaker. ing livestock and training to small Illegal immigrants take the Over the years, he has made scale farmers worldwide. risk of leaving their countries, several documentaries such as "Not a cup, but a cow," said which are usually plagued with "Testamento," which won first founder Dan West. poverty and war, to look for job prize at the Latin American Along with gifts of livestock, opportunities and better lives for Cinema Film Festival in New Heifer International helps commu themselves and their families. York, 2005. .nities develop sustainable agricul Under Title 8 Section 1325 of His film "Asalto al Sueii.o," ture while improving the environ the U.S. Code, any citizen of any was about how thousands of peo ment and strengthening communi country other than the U.S who ple leave their improvised Central ties. e11ters or attempts to enter the American countries and try to Since its start in 1937, Heifer country at any time or place other enter the United Sates illegally by International has been working to than a designated area by crossing Guatemala's northern Immigration officers, or obtains border into Mexico. solve the problem of world hunger. Beatriz PenaJChronlcle Its · .,hilosophy is based on Heifer International has.dozens of projects around the world fighting against poverty and helping people become entry to the U.S. by a willfully Another film shown was establishing economic self self sufficient. false or misleading representation, Andreas Voigt's "Invisible: Illegal reliance by providing basic or the willful concealment of ·a in Europe." resources, especially life-sustain rely on their own resources. focus on the native Lenca commu read and write. material fact, is considered an ille The German documentary ing animals, to people in develop Providing live stock and train nity. "I knew a bit of the Heifer gal alien. maker followed five immigrants ing countries. " . ing to impoverished families People have started their own ,Project and I'm here because I'm If caught, illegal immigrants (originally from countries such as There are now more than 500 enables them to feed themselves, projects and have learned to work interested in volunteering and must pay criminal fines and may . Algeria and Russia) who were liv Heifer Projects in 37 countries. earn income and care for the envi with bees and grow their own cof learning more on how to help. I be imprisoned for up to six ing in various parts of Europe Education is a primary tool used to ronment. fee beans. The Lenca community heard about this lecture in the Sun months. Repeat offenders can without papers. solve the problem of the unequal Heifer provides cows, llamas, has also made it a point to send all Newspaper and decided to come serve up to two years. Voigt documented the hard distribution of world resources. goats, honeybees, chickens and their children to school. out and check it out," said Teri Over the years, .there have ships of those people for a year Mr. Bostick, Manager of the many other types of animals. "Never again will a Lenca LeBoouthillier been many debates, especially in without commenting or making Southwest Regional Office of the The current conditions in women sign her name with her Mr. Bostick left ,students and the U.S., as to whether or not to any political analysis of their situ Heifer Project, spoke to students Honduras call out for Heifer thumb print," said one of the Lenca professors with an insight into grant illegal immigrants citizen ation. on Nov. 15 about the troubling sit International's help. About 75 per women. what many take for granted: food ship. "This movie shows that immigration is a phenomenon all uation in Honduras and the organi cent of faq~.ilies live below the Women are being empowered and economic stability. Last week, CSUSB hosted - . zation's efforts to combat the prob poverty line and 25 percent of chil to raise cows, work the field and "This is my gift from me to Inter_national Education Week, over the world," said Maria lem. dren are malnourished. contribute to their family you, teaching you about the Heifer which provided discussion of Antonieta Gallegos-Ruiz, coor The Heifer Project is aimed to Heifer International Project resources. They are also learning International project," Bostick immigration issues the United dinator of International feed the hungry and teach them to has helped the people of Honduras from their own children how to said. States and Europe face. Education Week. Sterotypes of Muslims Honoring unchanged since 9/11 builders of Ta,mara Florence were at least 10,000 Arabs in the Staff Writer United States on scholarships. US. Capitol After the terrorists attacks Abraham Pena Robles You Before Sep. 11, 2001, very more Arabs have gone back to Staff Writer few Americans paid attention to their homes because of Arab and Islam and Arab culture. It was American relations. At the intersection of only recognized as one of the "At the U.S. embassy in Saudi Pennsylvania Ave and Maryland many religions practiced .around Arabia, if a person's last name is Ave the. Capitol stands represent the world. identified with a terrorist, though ing the ideals of the nation. In the United Stat_es, most there is no family relation, the Visa Those ideals that are 'so cher Can Americans only classified Arabs to the U.S. is _declined without ished were not granted to those as being Middle Eastern. question," said Abuljahail. who constructed the Capitol. "My father received a Master's What's most interesting about "I didn't know the U.S. and Ph.D. from the University of stereotypes of Muslims is that Capitol was built by slaves," Southern California (USC) and most people cannot summarize CSUSB student Candace Black people were curious and in awe what Islam is about. said. about our culture," said According to Joseph Ramos,· The construction ori the Teach! Mohammed Abuljahail, fv):SA club member of Muslim Student Capitol started in 1793 and since member. Association (MSA), Islam is· the then it has been built, burnt, "They wanted to know about belief of one God. rebuilt, extended and restored. our Saudi Arabian culture and "It's the same God as Now after 214 years those Do you hold a college degree? Islam." Abraham, Moses and Jesus ·who built the building are being Since 9-11 , Americans' atti believed in," said Ramos. recognized. tudes have changed. As a result, There are five duties that are Representative John Lewis Arabs are often seen as Islamic required as a Muslim: Shahadah (D-Ga) lead a congressional task Co~plete your teaching credential in as little as 9 months, or extremists or even terrorists. (Profession of faith, belief in one force recommending the installa ' "When I arrived back from God and the acceptance ofProphet tion of commemorative plaques be a paid intern teacher while you complete the program. Saudi Arabia and entered into the Muhammad), Salah (five daily remembering the slaves. United States, airport officials prayers facing Mecca), Zakah Lawmakers are trying to honor questioned me about the places I (Alms tax or giving to the· less for slave's contribution in construct The College of Education at California State University, San visited and asked if I had been to tunate), Swam (fasting during ing the U.S. Capitol through an Syria, Lebanon, Iraq or Iran," said Ramadan) and Hajj (Pilgrimage to exhibit at the building. Bernardino has programs in Elementary, Secondary, Bilingual Abuljahail. Mecca). Some think it is a good idea According to Abuljahail, there acknowledge the slaves who built and Special Education. the Capitol. According to Earlie McCarie, acknowledging slaves for their contribution will help people understand the importance of equality in this country. Take a positive step toward your future! "It sounds like a good idea to acknowledge slaves contribution to the U.S Capitol. It will help Call us today at: (909) 531-5603 people like me who weren't aware about how much slaves con tributed to this country," Black · said. Not everybody agrees with the proposal. CALIFORNIA-~- STATE UNIVERSITY "I believe that installing com memorative plaques and an exhib SAN BERNARDINO it at the capitol might be viewed as insensitive to showcase how the slaves built the capitol without a choice , "CSUSB student Angelique Santiago said. "It also Tamara FlorenceiChronicle might make our founding fathers Arab relations in the U.S. has caused some to leave the country. seem a little hypocritical."

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' . Forget family, go holiday shopping Lt. Governor proposes student fee reductions 2025 approximately 3.5 of the put into effect. Jenila Barath 1 .... Staff Writer available 4.5 million jobs available Tt is obvious that change needs in California will require a bache 'to come in the area of college A proposal has been presented lor's degree and i( students are tuition. If change does not occur, to the CSU Board of Trustees and unable to afford college educa not only will students be affected, UC Regents to stop further fee tions, corporate America will fall but it will also affect society as a increa;es at California's public· short of the educated individuals whole. It will come to a point universities. needed to fill these positions. where students .are only going to Yesterday, Lt. Governor John With so many jobs requiring a be able to' study subjects that lead Garamendi unveiled his proposi college education, many students to jobs with high monetary gain. tion which, if adopted, woul~ cap are willing to put themselves deep Areas such' as social work and student tuitions at 2007-2008 lev into debt in order to try to get liberal arts will ·suffer due to the els. He reasons that over the last 5 ahead. fact that the jobs which come from years tuition prices have risi:m up "You can't put a price on your these areas of study will not be to 84 percent for many college stu education. If you really want to do able to produce enough money to . Courtesy of www.vlsltcardlff.com dents in California. a certain job, no amount of money cover the debt that accumulates . Malls get really crowded during the pre-holiday season, when shopping trips can get intense. So why are tuitions rising so can stop you from doing it, II said from tuition and other school Gabriel Lobato Those people that wait in line tend to begin their holiday decorat ~apidly? According to Garamendi, CSUSB freshman Vanessa related costs. Staff Writer with you all night may converse ing at the end of October, because "We have seen a dramatic shift in Greenwood. This will lead to larger gaps with you and even play cards. with some stores. want to be done with our state's priorities over the past Unfortunately, the college between the upper and lower class Holiday shopping is a stress you, but they become one of the · their decorating by Thanksgiving. decade, reducing state funding for system is aware that many students because no longer will low-income ful experience, and can easily many enemies you battle it out Christmas decorations in higher education and balancing the share the same attitudes as Vanessa individuals have the opportunity to drive the nicest people into a fit of with for merchandise once stores stores are designed to make the state's budget on the backs of our and are taking advantage of the sit study hard and work their way out rage. are open. consumer more relaxed and less students." uation. of their financial situations since Thanksgiving means more I thought people exaggerated hesitant to spend more money. Garamendi said he worries According to Patrick Callen, they can't afford to learn. than just eating turkey and stuff the hassle of holiday shopping According to CNN.com, in that if prices continue to increase President of the National Center The opportunity for students ing. It means it is time to get into until I witnessed an actual stam 2004 an estimated $414.6 billion at such a rapid pace it will begin to for public policy and higher educa to attend graduate school and post gear for Christmas shopping. pede of people coming through was spent in that two month period make a college education unattain tion, more students are attending graduate school will be reserved I feel excited, yet haye a store doors. ' by consumers during the able, or leave graduates in a state college because it is almost impos for the wealthy. This will lead to a dreadful feeling in the pit of my Monica Garcia;-a sophomore Christmas season. of overwhelming debt. sible to earn a middle-class income decrease m the · education of stomach at the end of November. at CSUSB who has gone shopping Much attention goes to the According to a report by the without a degree, which is creating America and that will not help This is very ironic. because this the last two "Black Fridays" says day after Thanksgiving, but Advisory Committee on student what be calls a "sellers" market, anyone in the long run. time of year is supposed to bring the experience is chaotic, especial Christmas Eve tends to be the· Financial Assistance, financial and schools are taking advantage The state, along with college people together. ly when it comes to electronics busiest single shopping day of the barriers will likely deter approxi of it. institutions, needs to rethink how Tracey Smith, a graduate stu stores. year. mately 2.4 million students from The fact that collegiate institu they balaoce .the budget. Though it. dent in the Education department Electronics and toys are usual The reality is that the holidays earning their bachelors degree this tions seem to be taking advantage may seem like a good idea now, it said, "shopping is fun at times, but ly the most desired items by holi bring out , the best in people in decade. This is not good news for of their students and the necessity could have extreme repercussions can be a pain because of all the day shoppers,· but the sale of toys terms of their friendliness and giv employers of the future. of an education to get ahead in our on the intelligence of our society people shopping." are hard to predict with the all the ing, but I hav;e seen the worst of According to The Public society shows that it is important and, in tum, our existence as a Shopping d_uring the holiday recent contamination issues. people come out when it comes to Policy Institute of California, by that Garamendi's proposition be nation'. season is stressful and at times Retailers look forward to the shopping. seems like too much of a pain to holiday shopping frenzy because People struggling to beat out deal with when you and dozens of of the roughly two month profit other consumers for deals is in people are fighting over the same period that comes with the holiday stark contrast to the hope that ALrffL~ .IN6 EXJRI\ __:.s . 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Serving the CSUSB campus for 41 years Monday, November 19, 2007 Vol. 41 Issue 6 .. ~ Building on last B-ruins topple Coyotes Anna Aguilar of the game, the Bruins took the , Staff Writer lead 18-7. The Coyotes did a better job seasons of defending against the Bruins CSUSB men's basketball than other teams in the tournament made their debut on national tele did, but San Bernardino had trou success vision Tuesday night, playing ble generating a consistent offen UCLA at the Pauley Pavilion. sive attack. Allison Whiteside ESPN2 aired the exhibition ESPN2 commentators gave a Staff Writer game at 7:30p.m. at the Nell and lot of positive feedback on the John Wooden Court, which holds Coyotes' defense, said Hatcher. 11 national championship banners They said that the team never gave Last season, the women's bas from UCLA. up pn their defense, said Hatcher. ketball team was 17-11 overall and "I thought the team played The Coyotes did well on hold 13-9 in conference games. really hard," said Kevin Hatcher, ing back UCLA's Kevin Love, They tied for third in CSUSB's Director of Athletics. who is the star player for the California Collegiate Athletic The Coyotes had a great expe Bruins. Association (CCAA) and quali rience both playing the UCLA "They held Love to single dig fied for the NCAA tournament in Bruins and playing in front of leg its the first half of the game," said the West Region. endary Coach John Wooden, who Hatcher. "We hope to build on last sea-· created a dynasty with UCLA by Throughout the first half, the son's success, but it will be a chal winning seven national champi Bruins rained three-pointers on the lenge with so many new members onships in a row. Coyotes and at one point, the on the team," Coach Kevin Becker CSUSB Coach Jeff Oliver Coyotes went six and a half min said. grabbed the opportunity to play utes without scoring. The team has lost seven play against the No. 2 team in the nation The team was in an up-beat ers from last season, but there will after apother team dropped out of spirit about how they played, be six returning. the O'Reilly's Collegiate though. They knew it was going to All-American center Vanessa Basketball Experience Tournament be a tough game, but they contin Wilt will be returning for her sen regional. ued to keep their defense and gav€? ior season. It cost $7,000 for the team to 100 percent. "Wilt is the team's best play have an appearance on television The first half ended with the er," Becker said. "She is an out and play said Liza Wilson, Bruins leading 36-11. The Coyotes standing player and should be the CSUSB's Development had 11 turnovers to the Bruins' ' strength of the team." · Coordinator. The contribution five. There are two returning for from ESPN2 went to Coaches for In the second half, the wards, Rachel . Johnson and Cancer Research, she said. Coyotes showed improvement, Jaclynn Rainville, and three According to the Coyote raising their score by 30 points, but guards, Ashlee Ford, Krystal Online website, the Coyotes and the Bruins continued to dominate Urzua, and Leslie Pickron. Bruins game "is a milestone of his on offense. This year Coach Kevin toric proportions for the CSUSB Hatcher also talked with Becker and assistant coach program." · UCLA's Senior Assistant Athletic Monique Nolan signed up five Coach Oliver was disappoint Director and was told that' the Viet Nguyen/Chronicle new recruits: . Koi Brown, ed that the Coyotes didn't show Bruins coach, Ben Howland, was Senior David Reichel helps the coyotes with an upset over Weber State, before facing Division I Mendora Baker, Phylicia Egbuna, UCLA "how good we really are,'' worried about this game. He knew UCLA. The Bruins are currently ranked at No. 2 in the nation. Jordynn Keating, and Brittany said Michael Kovack, CSUSB's that the Coyote~ were a formidable Coach Howland kept his clock. The final score of76-41 sent against the University of Siler. Associate Director of Athletics. opponent, and he needed his team starters in the game until just three the Bruins on to the Regional Maryland. It . will be aired on Along with the incoming Within the first five minutes to play hard to win. to four minutes remained on the Finals where they will face off ESPN2 on Monday night. freshmen, Verenique Warren, Stephanie Jones, Jatarra Pryor, Shanae . Blake, and Stephanie Barnes are all new transfers this season. Vikings close out 'Yotes season Brown played for Silverado High School in Victorville. She Curtis Miller with a .687 hitting percentage helped lead that team to· a CIF Staff Writer while senior Sharea Drawn had a Southern Section championship. total of 11 kills and a .688 hitting She was picked for the besert I percentage. Sky League all-league' team three The CSOSB women's volley Junior right-side hitter Jessica times. She averaged 17.4 points a ball team hosted the NCAA Pacific Granados also had 11 kills and game over her four years. Regional last weekend at added five blocks. Baker, a transfer from San Coussoulis Arena. The Coyotes went on to face Diego State, was a 5-9 forward The Coyotes closed out the No. 5 seed Cal State Los Angeles from Murrieta Valley High season ranked third nationally in in the. semi-finals, Friday. SchooL She averaged 17.5 points. the AVCA Division II Coaches' The team won with a 3-1 vic Baker was a three-time all Poll. tory over the Golden Eagles. Southwestern League first-team The team finished with an Granados help the team with a selection for MVHS. She also was overall record of 25-2 and won total of 21 kills with a .390 hitting team captain for two seasons. their second consecutive percentage. She helped leJld the "It may take some time to California Collegiate Athletic Coyotes by scores of30-26, 21-30, build team chemistry,'' Coach Association championship. 30-24, and 30-19 in front of 660 Becker said about having the num The Coyotes remain foc_used; fans. . ber of new players. staying prepared both mentally and The Coyotes went on to face Becker is returning for his physically for the Pacific No. 2 Western Washington, 12th season.- Regional, according to head coach Saturday night. The Vikings came His overall record with the Kim Cherniss. out on top with a 3-0 sweep over school is 163-136. "Physically, we are trying to · the Coyotes. Hi·s coaching staff for the address trouble areas just in case Sophomore Ashtin Hall was a upcoming season will be rounded something goes wrong. We have to highlight for the Coyotes with a out by coaches Monique Nolan, be prepared for the worst so it total of 17 kills and 15 digs. Robert Flores, and Jamaal doesn't surprise us,'' said Cherniss. Granados had 13 kills and 21 digs Cannon.· "Mentally, we are just trying and a total of three blocks. "We will be more athletic this to stay loose, stay focused on our Drawn finished her final season, faster and quicker at the objective of winning and having a match of the season with 11 kills. guard positions," said Becker. "We good time," added Cherniss. Hoffman had a total of 45 hope this will lead to a better tran The Coyotes hosted their assists, while Haas had a season sition offensive team." fourth Pacific Regional high or" 30 digs. The team is also hoping to Tournament in the last eight sea The Coyotes were out blocked make a return trip to the NCAA sons. by the Vikings front line 14-7. tournament. The No. 1 seeded Coyotes The Vikings had 165 attacks Last season, Wilt was the first game of the tournament was and CSUSB accounted for 102 team's leading scorer with 504 last Thursday in a quarterfinal digs in the match. CSUSB had 51 Points, followed by Urzua with sweep of No. 8 seed Western kills to 46 for Western Washington. 207 and Johnson with 173. Oregon. · The Vikings had 49 assists to 41 Wilt also led the team in The Coyotes dominated the for the Coyotes. rebounds. game with match victories of 30- The Vikings came out over the For assists and steals, Ford 21, 30-15, and 30-10. Coyotes 30-28, 30-24, and 30-23 . led both categories, followed by The team had a .370 hitting The Coyotes finished the sea Erica Doyle. Viet Nguyen/Chronicle percentage compared to Western son with a 27-3 record and fell in The team has their fust home The Coyotes are the 2007 California Collegiate Athletic Association champions and enter their eight Oregon's meager .041. the region championship match for match on Saturday, Nov. 24. straight year in the NCAA Division II Pacific Region. Junior Sara Rice had 12 kills the sixth time in eight years.