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Serving the CSUSB campus for 41 years Monday, Febr~ary 11 , 2008 Vol. 4 1 Issue 11 ·Deadline draws near Magdalen Lumpkin dents will have the ·largest array of dents in need. persed. Staff Writer financial· options," said Allison There are grants, loans, schol­ Application .data can be trans­ Jones, CSU assistant vice chancel­ ·arships and work-study at every ferred from the csumentor.edu Expensive tuition increases lor for student academic support. campus. website to the online FAFSA appli­ student debt before venturing into The priority deadline for the These are all available and cation. the real world. FAFSA is essential because of the oiTered to all students who are Students must rcque t their Every student should fi ll out first come first serve basis by enrolled in college. campuses to send a verified grade the Free Application for Federal which funds are distributed. There are four steps that will point average to the California Student Aid (FAFSA), so they can "Every student is guaranteed tell you if you are eligible to Student Aid Commis ·ion by receive financial aid. orne sort of financial aid, some receive a financial aid package. All March 3 to be considered for the There is no deadline for the sort of assistance. It may not be 'students can verify those steps at Cal Grant, which is another source FAFSA, but there is a priority free money like people say, but csumentor.edu. of financial aid according to cal­ deadline that is on March 3, 2008. there are also subsidized and The first step is making an state.cdu. FAFSAs that are submitted by the unsubsidized loans that are estimate offmancial aid eligibility. As soon as students get their priority deadline will be consid­ offered," said Krista! Bohse, a Next, students should file the Student Aid Reports (SAR) tht;y ered for the greatest number of CSUSB financial aid representa­ FAFSA form online. should be looking for any correc­ financial aid sources. tive. Students should also under­ tions that need to be made on the "Meeting the March 3 dead­ There are four types of finan­ stand the four types of financial aid FAFSA online form and then wait line is important to ensure that stu- cial aid programs that help stu- and how and when fund are di - for the financial aid office to con­ tact them, according to ca tate.edu. Once -the FAFSA is filled out and submitted, about 50 percent of the applicants arc asked to send in documents to verify the informa­ tion that was submitted. "Be prepared for the verifica­ tion proc.es~ " "aid Kristina Viet Nguyen/Chronicle Velasquez a CSUSB financial aid CSUSB student Andrew Camp chose not to vote because he felt representative. his vote didn't matter in California. There is always additional and detailed information regarding financial aid on at csusb.edu that Super aftermath gives you more assistance, accord­ ing to Bohse. Stephanie Salvador Conference m Washington, The FAFSA is not a waste of Staff Writer Romney explained that if he con­ time because 57 percent of CSUSB tinued to campaign all the way it undergraduates receive financial Twenty-four states in the U.S. would damage the chances of a aid that are not loans and about 75 including California held their republican to take office in percent of CSUSB students Presidential Primary Elections on November. receive some· assistance. Tues. Feb. 5. "I feel I must now stand aside, The FAFSA needs to be fi led The results as they currently for our party and our country," he every year so they can be consid­ stand are that the Democratic Party added. ered for financial aid. holds a tight race between Barack However CSUSB Political "I completed the FAFSA in Obama and Hillary Clinton Science Professor Scot Zentner late January and the FAFSA pack­ However, Hillary Clinton has believes that a democrat will most age that I received gave me the· the lead in California as well as in likely win. Pell grant, cal grant, work-study the nation in the race for the dem­ "My guess i with most peo­ and offered me loans," said Victor ocratic nomination for president. ple that whoever wins the demo­ Magdalen Lumpkin/Chronicle Rocha, a recent Riverside Because the race is so close, it cratic nomination is going to be The priority deadline for FAFSA is on March 3, 2008, which gives students more financial options. Community College student. is possible that the choice for the the president because the republi­ Democratic presidency nomina­ cans look like they are hurting and tion will be in the hands of super their turnouts are low," he added delegates according to the associ­ Zentner also went on to say ated press. that Republicans are losing popu­ U.S. to keep troops in Iraq Super delegates are free to larity because the democrats are Christine Garcia the National Guard,who received choose whoever they feel they strong in the issues that the coun­ Staff Writer orders that his unit will be want to vote for, unlike the dele­ try currently faces especially ·in deployed to iraq in 2009. gates who are voted through pri­ relation to the economy. Almost 4,000 members of the "Even though I'll be serving maries and caucuses. "The problem that republicans U.S. military have died since the the country, I'm not looking for­ "I voted for Hillary Clinton are having is that the issues are beginning of the Iraq war as of ward to being away from my based on her husband and how he playing into the hands of the Feb. I, 2008, according to the friends, my family and my girl­ ran the country. She would fall democrats and Bush has made cru­ Associated Press (AP). friend for 18 months," ~anchez into his footsteps and do a good cial mistakes in his running of the Ambassador Ryan Crooker, said. job," said CSUSB student Yesenia war." He added. President Bush's top diplomat in The results of the upcoming Ocampo. However Super Tuesday was Iraq, announced on Feb. l, that the presidential elections may influ­ On the republican side John not only about the nomination for U.S. plans to keep combat troops ence how long U.S. forces will McCain has a clear lead from his presidency. · . in Iraq into 2009. remain in Iraq. fellow competitors according to California also voted on ballot Crooker told the AP that 2009 Senators Hillary Rodham figures from the associated press. propositions 91 -97 is seen a the tipping point for, Clinton, D-N.Y. and Barack Mitt Romney, the party's run­ According to the a sociated establi~hing Iraq's long-term secu­ Obama, D-Ill., have said they ner up, dropped out of the race on press California Voted no on rity and he did not suggest a dead­ would begin withdrawing forces Thursday February 7, to make it propositions 91 -93 and yes on line for a full withdrawal. The Jfaq quickly if elected to the presiden­ possible for McCain to receive the Propositions 93-97. war is an ongoing conflict that cy. Obama claims that he would Republican Presidential nomina­ With these results a no for began on March 20, 2003. If car­ bring all combat forces home with­ tion. proposition 91 mearit that the state ried out, these plans will bring the in 16 months. CSUSB student Andrew would no longer be able to sus­ war into its sixth year. Clinton has not set a deadline Camp, was just one of Romney's pet1d transfer of gasoline tax rev­ Crooker said American com­ but says she wants to bring most supporters, "I didn't vote because I enue from the general fund to bat troops will be needed at least troops home inside of one year, didn't feel that my vote mattered in transportation which in turn into 2009 to battle a resilient ai­ according to the AP. California but if I would have increases the stability of state Qaida and still-vibrant insurgency. Either Clinton or Obama wql voted I would have voted for Mitt funding for transportation projects Carrying the war into 2009 become the Democratic nominee. Romney. I am disappointed that he such as streets and highways. will have a nationwide effeot. As a Republican front-runner Sen. is no longer running but in A no for proposition 92 does result, many troops will be sent John McCain of Arizona. said he November I will go out and vote not change the funding technique overseas. would essentially continue Bush's republican" used for the California Adrian Sanchez, a 19-year-old strategy of bringing troops home Christine Garcia/Chronicle In a speech to the Community Colleges (CCC). The Fontana resident, is a member of Colltillued Oil Pg. 2 Adrian Sanchez, 19, is being deployed to Iraq in 2009. Conservative Political Action Continued Oil Pg. 2 ---~--NewsChronicle Page 2 February 11, 2008 Unemployment rates affect grads Elva Casas unemployment rate was 4.6 per­ Rosa Del Real said. "I want to be postings for all of California," Staff Writer cent in December 2006 and 5.9 able to find a good job but I'm not Callari added. percent in December 2007, accord­ sure if I'll be able to. There will be "The deficit today is at 1.2 College graduates expect to ing to the Employment more competition in the job mar­ percent of gross domestic product have a professional job once they Development Department (EDD). ket, but not enough job openings." (GDP), which is lower than the complete their education but In San Bernardino County, out "We are continuing to provide average of the last 40 years. In recent job trends might make this of the 922,200 people in the work job services as we always provided other words,. we have told the difficult. force, 54,200 of them were unem­ such as unemployment insurance American people that by keeping In 2007, hiring managers said ployed. This means the unemploy­ information," said . Employee taxes low we can grow the econo­ they planned to recruit 79percent ment rate· was 5.9 percent for Kevin Callari at the communica­ my, and by working with congress of recent college graduates accord­ December 2007. tions office for the EDD. "We also to set priorities we can be fiscally ing to careerbuilder.com. The odds In Riverside County the extended the hours of operation in responsible and we can head just got worse. . unemployment rate was 6.6 per­ numerous locations across toward balance," President George In January 200, the unemploy­ New software cent which meant 61,500 were California." W. Bush said. ment rate for the United States wa unemployed, according to the EDD has five offices in San "After 52 consecutive months Yahaira Hernandez more attractive,."Clark added. 4.7 percent. Today, it has increased EDD. Bernardino County that offer job of job creation, we lost 17,000 Staff Writer "Students will be exposed to to 4.9 percent, according to the "The recent job cuts will help. jobs. T:he unemployment rate went graphing cal info system and i2 U.S. Department of Labor. affect a lot of the seniors who will "There is online links at our down, but nevertheless, a serious CSUSB received Terrorism software used by national law For the state of California the be graduating," CSUSB Senior website were you can find job . matter is that for the first -time in Intelligence Analysis software enforcement, which will give our 52 months that we didn't create worth $ 1.1 mill ion from i2 students another leg up for jobs," Bush added. Company. employment in the federal serv­ "The government usually Software company i2 is a ice," Clark added. likes to wait until a problem has worldwide provider of visual "Cost for each license copy of escalated before they try to solve investigative analysis software. the Analyst notebook, software is it," CSUSB Junior Carlos Lopez "The software, 'Analyst about 4,200. And we have access said. "If President Bush's adminis­ Notebook', is a program used by to 33 copies, "Clark said. tration would deal with problems national secret criminal investiga­ 'Tdid some research for soft­ sooner our country would not be tive services like the FBI,",Mark T. ware tools that were being used near a recession." Clark director of CSUSB's prominently in the intelligence "The llouse of National Security Studies said. community," Craig Fuher, chair of Representatives pass~d a good "The analyst notebook helps the National Security Studies package. The administration you explore and find out informa­ Development Board. worked with the House. And now tion that we otherwise wouldn't be "Then, I contacted i2 directly the Senate is debating the bill, and able to gather," Clark said. "It's through a collegian outreach pro­ it's very important for the Senate to used to develop databases to track gram and negotiated in a portion to finish their work quickly because terrorism financing, track terror­ the grant," Fuher said. the sooner we can get money intq ism incidents, criminal gains, heist Software company i2 has a our consumers' hands, the ·more and narcotic trafficking." collegian outreach program that likely it is, is that this economy Careers that will benefit from donated programs to 30 different will get back -- recover from this the Analyst Notebook software are campuses through the UK for them period of uncertainty," Bush said. the law enforcement and intelli­ to train their students. The stimulus package is sup­ gent analysis, FBI, Secret Services It is in their interest if more Elva Casas/Chronicle posed to add some $150 billion and Drug Enforcement people are aware of their software, California's unemployment rate increased to 5.9 percent in Dec. 2007, according to the EDD. into the economy. Administration. according to Clark. Most of the sixteen investiga­ "Part of the agreement is that tive agencies that use this software half of this software program is will also benefit, according to sent to the forensic investigation Classifieds · Record enrollment lark. department at California State "We will create a new class University Long Beach," Clark Elsa Escarcega cut," Browning add~d. Just Listed Room for Rent next fall called 'Tracking added. Staff Writer Facing a budget cut of$ 312.9 1 bedroom 1 bath condo w/loft. Female preferred. Close to million approved by the board of Terrorism in Africa'," Clark added. "We hope to show it to differ­ Minutes from Cal State. Ask ' CSUSB, new home, furnished A record number of students trustees for the academic year "Using this software .will give ent members of our campus and about special loan for stu­ room. Utilities & wireless applied for the California State 2008-2009, about 10,000 qualified our students the ability to learn the negotiate, to different departments dents $162,000 + 2000 Internet included. No smok­ content of terrorism in Africa, and like criminal justice and perhaps • j University (CSU) system for fall students won't be accepted to ·csu allowance. Pamela 909-952- ing, no pets. $495/month. 2008. system. also explore and understand other Sociology, international relations," 0870, Janna 909-583-9642 951-203-6346. CSU received 515,448 under­ "Unfortunately, in response to software for tracking terrorism," Clark said. Tarbell Realtors. Clark said. This software intelligence House for Rent gr~duate applications as of Jan. 29. the state's proposed cut of $312.9 The increase represents up to million dollars in the CSU's budg­ "Primarily the students are program will be available to grad­ Alpha Phi Event 5764 N. Louise St. San 48,000. more applicants than last et and the state not providing an going to be benefited. People in uate students only, according to Bernardino, 3 bedroom/2 year, according to CSU public addition $73.2 million to avoid national, federal law enforcement, Clark. Alpha Phi Red Dress Gala. bath, swimming pool. affairs. raising student fees, the CSU and regional as well as intelligence The company i2 is willing to February 16, 2008, 6 to 10pm $2000.00/mo. Hamid 909- "CSU enrollment has grown closed admissions to first-time communities, they use this soft­ work with us as long as we don't in the Santos Manuel Student 754-4947. by an average of 2.5 percent for freshman on Feb. 1 at 16 campus­ ware daily," Clark said. violate their stipulations of soft­ Union. For tickets or informa­ the past several years, and it was es and March 1 at seven (campus­ "We hope that by giving our ware use, Clark added. Advertise in The Chronicle tion, please contact Kristin estimated that the CSU would es). These deadlines do not apply students the exposure to this soft­ We can ea,sily get another Moran at cp1_<3..5b@y'ctm.a:m Call909-537-5815 and ask for have grown by another approxi­ to community college transfer or ware they will go in with at least 7,000 wqrth of software, for our Linda. mately 10,000 students in academ­ graduate students," Browning said. one more toolset into the intelli­ program alone. ic year 2008-09," CSU Freshman applications have gence community and become Spokesperson Paul Browning said. increased from last year's 365,831 According to Browning, over to 415,569 this year. Continued: Continued: I Chronicle Staff the last year, first-time freshmen The numbers are expected to applications have increased by increase at those campuses still Super Iraq plans Editor in Chief: Daniel Otianga Health/Science Editor: Nick Gibson 1,286 applicants. open such as CSUSB. Managing Editor: Elizabeth Saucedo Op/Ed Editor: Nick Gibson Lower division transfer-appli­ Paper applications that are only as conditions warrant, News Editor: Malori Merki A& E~Editnr: MelanieHt11ter cations dropped by 36 applicants. given in person are not included in Tuesday · according to the AP. AAiBantNcwsEdikr. Adriana Vargas Sports Editor: Priscill.a Cooper Upper division transfers and the statistics, according to CSU "I don't think that will affect Campus News Editor: Nick de Leon Copy Editor: Ken Dillard post-baccalaureates/ graduates public affairs. me anytime soon. My unit is Kevin Manning aftermath MuJticultur.al Editor: Photo Editor: Samantha Ramia stayed roughly the same. Total Paper applications are not already ordered to go there next A & E Editor: Philip Ince Staff Photogmpher: Viet Nguyen applications rose by 1,298 appli­ accepted by CSUSB at all. fees will remain at $20 a unit for year, no matter what," Sanchez Advisor: Jim Smart cants. Online applications are the students and will not take away said Advertising Manager: Linda Sand Seven campuses including only form used, according to the from the overall revenue of com­ "Obvio.usly, we're not the ·Staff Writers Cal State Los Angeles, Cal State Office of Admissions and Student munity colleges which helps to ones who make the policy deci­ Bart Alvara, Shantel Anderson, Elva Casas, Ken Dillard, Elsa Dominguez Hills, Sacramento Recruitment. maintain the community colleges. sions - not in this administration . Escarcega, Christine Garcia, Natasha Hamid, Scott Heaton, Yahaira State, Cal State Bakersfield, Cal "Any increase in student A no for proposition 93 does and not in the next one," Crocker Hernandez, Steven Iacono, Khory Lewis, Vanessa Looney, Enedino State San Bernardino, Cal State enrollment at the CSU is always not change the term limits for leg­ said. "If someone wants to reset Romero Lopez, Magdalen Lumpkin, Co1,1rtney Martin, Feshea East Bay and Cal State Monterey beneficial to not only the universi­ islatl)re in office and does not the conditions, then obviously Mclaughlin, Jamie Lila Murray, Donna Parrish, David Raclin, Bay have extended the application ty, but all of the state of allow current politicians in legisla­ we'll do the best we can within the Stephanie Rodriguez, Stephanie Salvador, Scott Sanderson, Rick deadline from Feb. 1 to March 1. California," Browning said. ture to, serve longer than the 12 context, but those aren't assump­ Truillo, Tanya Tumkaya, Allison Whiteside "Those campuses typically "The CSU continually reaches years they are allowed to serve. tions that we start with." take a bit longer to meet their stu­ out to potential students, and in A yes vote on proposition 93- The war in Iraq is approach­ dent enrollment goals and usually recent years has made an extra 97 allows four Indian tribes to add ing its fifth year in March. World Chronicle Contact Information · allow students to enroll throughout effort to attract students from the 17,000 new slot machines in total War II was a global conflict that California State University, San Bernardino the 'summer," Browning said. state's underserved communities. in their casinos. This in turn lasted six years and resulted in University Hall, UH 037 "These campuses may be the most Due to this outreach, we saw an allows them to pay $122 million nearly 495,000 U.S. military 5500 University Parkway more annually to the state. affec;:ted .in terms of enrollment by e~citing increase of 12 percent in deaths and about 685,000 wound­ San Bernardino, CA 92407 this state budget cut. Latinos and 6.5 percent in African The new gaming compacts ed,'according to the Congressional Office: (909) 537-5289 "Unfortunately, we will have Americans last year. These are will bring in more money to the Research Service (CRS). Advertising: (909) 537-5815 to turn many of those student groups that are the future of state to help fund education health The war in Iraq has resulted in Fax: (909) 537-7585 applicants away due to our budget California," Browning added. care and public safety, according the death of nearly 4,000 troops Disclaimer the Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. and about 28,000 have been The Coyote Chronicle is published every Friday for distribution on Monday The four Indian tribes wounded, according to the CRS. during the academic session by the Department of Communication Studies, allowed to add their slot machines "I don't think al-Qaida is California State University, San Bernardino. are the Agua Caliente Band 9f going to have gone away after this The opinions expressed in the Chronicle are those ofthe student writers and _Admission Cahuilla Indians in Palm Springs, year, and we and the Iraqis are editors and do not reflect the views of the university, its administration, facul­ the Morongo Band of Mission going to want to make sure we are ty, or any other person or institution unless expressly noted. Recruitm~ & Student Indians in Banning, the Pechanga able to pursue them, but questions The appearance ofany advertisement in the Chronicle docs not represent the Band of Luiseno Mission Tndians · of force levels and what not, those Chronicle views. Elsa Escarcega/Chronicle in Temecula and the Sycuan Band will be executive decisions by this The chronicle reserves the right to edit all editorials submitted to the paper. The CSU received a record 515,448 undergraduate applications of the Kumeyaay Nation in El president and the next," Crooker as of Jan. 29. Cajon. said.

it) 1. I CampUs News r February 11, 2008 Chronicle Page 3 I CSUSB comments·on presidential candidates Shantal A nderson special edition of ABC's "News Amswald, 21-years-old, a senior Staff Writer Now," which was aired specifical­ majoring· in Biology, Hale, 2 1- ly for Super Tuesday elections. years-old, a j unior majoring in Being politically involved, Reporters Sam Donaldson and political science, and Lehmkuhl, diverse and the ability to commu­ Laura Marquez co-hosted the pro­ 22-years-old, a senior majoring in nicate well with others was the gram five from New York. psychology. deciding factor for four students Some of the other schools to Each of the participants repre­ who were chosen to represent• participate in the same event sented four out of the five presi­ CSUSB live on ABC . Super across the nation were Arizona dential candidates by wearing their Tuesday's national news. State University, Uni versity of political party's shirt color. CSUSB was one of .the seven New York, New Hampshire On the democratic side with schools to be chosen randomly for University and Tennessee blue shirts, Shantal Anderson an ABC news program where stu­ University. favored Hillary Clinton and Colin dents will have the opportunity to The students participating in Hale favored Barack Obama. comment on the issues that matter the broadcasting were: Anderson, On the republican side the most to themselves. 20-years-old, a sophomore major­ with red shirts, , Jordan The coverage. appeared on a ing in Mass Communications, Arnswald favored Mitt Romney and Jen Lehmkuhl favored John McCain. Two Republican and two Shantal Anderson/Chronicll'! Democrat students were asked to From left to right: CSUSB Republicans Jordan Arnswald and Jen Lehmkuhl, and Democrats join other students nationwide to Stiantal Anderson and Colin Hale representing their individuals candidates for Super Tuesday. give their input on issues that The participants arrived in the stay up to date with the coverage Clinton's results. affected them. station at 7 p.m. to receive their due to the likelihood that some of Hale commented The participants commented microphone check and seating the panel questions may arise from though Obama did not win on government policies that they arrangements as they waited in the past 10 minutes of the California, any democrat would would want next year's President anticipation. evening' coverage. work favorably for him. of the United States to address Nerves, anxiety and excite­ Marquez asked Lehmkuhl, Amswald said she believes in which seems to be the year's slo­ ment ran though all four of the par­ who supports McCain, her feed­ what all the Republicans are say..-. gan for many of the Presidential ticipants as they waited for a set­ back on the outcomes in California ing regarding their stance on van­ candidates. to-go signal from New York. with Hillary winning the demo­ ous issues. Unlike the other six schools, Two hours later, the director cratic vote. Shannon Stratton. .the ASI .- the program broadcasted live from gave the stand-by to go on air t;ight ' "It's definitely exc1tmg, it's Programming Coordinator, was tft.e : CSUSBs Local Matters television when Hillary was announced the good for her, I'm glad that she's overseer of the students who save •· broadcasting station. democratic winner of California. doing well," Lehmkuhl said,. "I them the opportunity to represent • The executive producer from During the two hours, the par­ actually favor her more than CSUSB on ABC's news coverage. ABC, in New York, gave CSUSB ticipants were able to watch the Obama on the democratic side." Freshman student, Jozelyn compliments for their set design, election coverage from an internet Lehmkuhl, who considers her­ Fortes who majors in English, ami lighting equipment, sound and the live-stream. self more qf a liberal republican, senior student Armando Jones ~. Shantal Anderson!Chronicle captivating apparel of the four par­ The executive producer men­ was even more ecstatic to hear who majors in liberal studies, CSUSB Democrats Shantal Anderson and Colin Hale. ticipants. tioned it ~oul d be a good idea to McCain won three minutes after served as alternate . Sexpal responsibilities week D onna Parrash Staff Writer

This Valentine's Day, the Student Health Advisors Committee (SHAC) urges CSUSB students to become sexually aware and r(!sponsible. 'Sexual Responsibilities Week kicks off on Feb. 11 with the "Big Bed" in front of the Santos Manual Student Union's (SMSU) Starbucks. The bed is intended to draw attention to Sexual Responsibility • Week and safer sex. Katie Ann Gonzales, Ruth ·csusa Pena and Lindsay Rossen from the Student Health Cente SHAC will 'drive a decorated golf­ !9091 5-37-514' cart, dubbed the "Weliness Limo," around campus selling condoms and giving away informati onal pamphlets on sexually transmitted infections and safer-sex practices. A table set up for the entire week inside the SMSU near Starbuck's will provide informa­ e tional pamplilets with cinnamon Rose and Matchbook condoms, lip ba lm and "red hots" candy fQr heart candy, Tea Tree lip-balm, sale by the SHC in honor of Sexual Responsibilities Week. to n cute· Red Rose and Matchbook con­ will also ·be on hand to provide Those interested in more doms for sale. wellness advice . that students information are encouraged to. Representatives from the might h ave throughout the contact the SHC at (909) 537- Student Health Center (SHC) week. ?241. ''And The Beat Goes On .. ·. '' Nick De Leon Union (SMSU) Event Center from Campus News Editor 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Kinesiology department Nearly 39 percent of all who will provide health risk female deaths in America occur assessments and the Health from Cardiovascular Disease Science department will provide (CVD), which includes coronary free cookbooks to those in atten­ heart disease (CHD), stroke and dance. other cardiovascular diseases, Human Resources and the according to statistics from the Women's Resource Center also American Heart Association. serve as co-sponsors of the event. February is Heart Heath For those in ~tt!'lndance, lunch Month, and to help promote will be provided free of charge by greater heart health, the Student Farmer Boys, Jersey's Pizza, Health Center (SHC) presents Quiznos; Olive Garden and Stater "And the Beat Goes On ... ," a day Bros. to recognize heart health for men For more information, contact and women. by Alpha Phi and their "heart Elaine Burkholder, SHC Health The main attraction of the throbs," and will be held on Feb. Services Assistant, at (909) 537- event is a fashion show provided 14 in the Santos Manuel Student 3296. --~---- ·Health ~cience Chronicle Page 4 February 11, 2008

,. Steven lacona/Chronicle Student Bryan Mota works off the week's stress on the treadmill and catches a little news. Different workouts, better burn

• Courtesy of www.caglecartoons.com Steven Iacono ride bikes, but what exercises are ners and could cause more harm Contrary to popular belief, your biceps don't get any bigger with remote control reps. Staff Writer the most effective? than good." According to Healthstatus, Some other alternatives such Losing weight . has been a running at a pace over 8 mph is the as playing full-court basketball tough battle for many Americans. most efficient way. This burns any­ burned 896 calories per hour, high With fad-diets and get-thin-quick where from 1,102 to 1,625 calories impact step aerobics burned 864, schemes, it seems harder than ever per hour depending on exactly and jump-roping and racquetball to find the most efficient and long­ how fast you go. (All numbers are burned 82 1 calories per hour lasting solution to stay thin. based on a 180 pound male) respectively. But with all the hurdles in the Running is a great way tQ burn "The important thing is to try way of reaching a healthy goal, calories, according to the Bally's and switch it up," King said, "run there is still one ageless and battle Total Fitness website, but it is very on the treadmill one day, do the -tested method to losing weight high impact and the wear and tear elliptical another, then maybe find and that is to bum more calories ·on your knees and ankles could a friend And play some tennis. That than are consumed. . result in injury. Some alternatives will keep your body guessing and I know that this is disappoint­ to running, such as the stationary create a more effective weight loss ing considering how much easier it bike and elliptical trainers can be plan. Many exercises burn calories ' is said than done, but the fact is much easier on· the joints, and still but it is important to find the ones that every 3,500 more calori.es as effective. that are right for you." burned than consumed translates The stationary bike and the All cardiovascular exercises into the loss of one pound, accord­ elliptical trainer both burned increase your heart rate, which in ing to healthstatus.com. around the same amount of calo­ tum allows you to bum calories Although there is little dis­ ries, 929 per hour. while strengthening your heart and ~HOES!" agreement that burning calories is "Even though these exercises lungs, according to the Bally's ne..cessary to lose weight, how to bum fewer calories they are easier total fitness website. Courtesy of www.caglecartoons.com bum those calories can be a differ- to maintain over the hour, and are It is important to try and mix it New technology in the works might help airport security become safer, and less of a drag. ent story. . much easier on your joints," said up and remember the best cardio­ ' People do a aricty of differ­ Dallas King, u formor pcrstmul vus<:ultu• oxerc1se is the one you ent exercises to burn calories: trainer at Bally's. "Running at 8 enjoy and are likely to continue Bringing technology to the public mph is very hard for most begin- over a long period of time. Courtney Marti.n help civilian companies. employed CSUSB faculty anq Stuff Writer "Our mission is to seek out researchers from other universities ~====~ smaU companies with innovative to help review proposals and inter· lt won't be long before shoe technologies that have a prototype view finalists. ~emoval at the airport becomes a . and help them make it into a prod- According to the OTIC annu­ thing of the past. It won't be long uct," said OTTC Director Timothy al report, "OTIC qas also been b~fore companies are able to R. Gerrity, Ph.D. "Mo!lt companies able to draw on the professional require a fingerprint scan befoJe we help are not familiar with the services of vari6us faculty and allowing personnel access to high business aspect, so we help the graduate students to help with security areas. company with not only their prod- 1 market study .research and busi­ A full-body scanner and an uct but with their business services ness plan development. enhanced, fingecprint scanner are as well." "In particular, the CSUSB's ~o devices CSUSB has helped The OTTC carefull y chooses Inland Empire Center for. fund that will help security issues which companies they want to Innovation and Entrepreneurship all over the world. help fund and mar.ket. (IECE) has been a vital resource In short, your next trip to the First, the OTTC receives pro- for market study and business plan airport might be faster and more posals from companies that need coordination." efficient thanks to the Office of help. Then, the OTIC has a selec- • One of the products the OTIC Tec~nology Transfer and tion of experts review the propos- has helped develop was the EMIT Commercialization (OTTC) at als and select finalists. Technologies, LLC, "People CSUSB. Finally, the finalists present Portal." According to the OTTC OTTC, funded by the prototypes to a panel. The compa- annual report, this device· "is· a Department of Defense, works nies that the panel selects get fund- comprehensive full-body scanner ~ith two other community-based, mg. that utilizes patented technology to technology commercialization "During the selection process screen people entering secure p,rograms: Center for we will fund as many companies areas." Commercialization of Advanced as we can until we c~n no longer The "PeQple Portal" was par- Technology and Active Capital. . provide funds," said Gerrity. tially funded by the FFA and will (CCAT) The OTTC often employs be more efficient in security areas Although the OTTC deals CSUSB faculty and students to such as airports. The "People mostly with the military, they also help with its projects. OTTC has Portal" could help speed things up at the airports and does not require people to remove their shoes. Additional security wands for security personnel are also unnec­ essary. • c chin and Ad•ninNratt This device "will scan a per­ son and disclose any contraband .underneath their clothing. It is able to detect things that are not sup­ pose to be there but will not reveal any anatomical details, wb.ich is more appropriate for the public," ' said Gerrity. A second product that the OTIC helped to develop was the Lumidigm "Jupiter IT" enhanced fingerprint scanner. 6U Rh·('rsid(' Campu Lumidigm has completed an 8432 • lagnolia t\\' nuc $8.1 million round of venture cap­ Ri ·et ideo. Q lifomia 9.!504 ital investment, according to tlie OTTC annual report. The Lumidigm will help com-. Ri panies that need a higher level of security. Security clearance cards Cafl CBU Graduate and passwords can be easily stolen but with a fingerprint detector, companies can ensure security. The OTIC building is located • Courtney Martin/Chronicle in front of the Foundation building Director of the OTTC Timothy R. Gerrity, Ph.D. took time out of neac the "B" parking lot on the h1s day to interview with writer Courtney Martin. CSUSB campus.

l ------. ------,- , - ,r -,- ,---- ~- ---,----- , --. , -- , - - \ Arts Entertainment ______...... February 11 , 2008 Chronicle Page 5 ''Bedlam'' for Mars Vo lta Ken Dillard Staff Writer/Copy Editor

It turns out that The Mars Volta may know what they are doing after all. Their new release "The Bedlam in Goliath" is an exultant' return to semi-sanity for the Texas octet The band's 2003 debut "De­ Loused in the Comatoriurn" and 2005's ultra-successful "Frances the Mute" lifted guitarist · Omar Rodriguez-Lopez and vocalist Cedric Bixler-Zavala to full blown "rock-god" status, but that didn't stop the band from making the hugely disappointing "Amputechture" in 2006, ,a nearly unintelligible amalgam of disso­ nance and acid-jazz freak-outs. The opening three minutes of "Bedlam" seem like more of the same. "Aberinkula" begins with Bixler-Zavala's wailing vocals over swirling layers of dissonant www. net effects-laden guitars and a pound­ Alicia Keys was heavily favored to win in the newest Grammy's. ing rhythm section that seems at odds with the rest of the band. The whole ~ing sounds like it could be lifted directly off of Keys to appear "Amputechture" until the song abruptly changes feel with an intriguing guitar melody that would have been at home on at Gramm·ys · "Frances the Mute," and Adrian Terrazas-Gonzalez's squealing Jamie Murray Awards. · saxophone shifts the song into yet Staff Writer CSUSB student, Renae Betten another mood. hopes that the publicity o( the "Hyena" displays the sort of Imagining the Grammys with­ writer's strike in regards to the melodic center that was so preva­ Cedric Bixler-Zavala, Omar Rodriguez-Lopez and the The Mars Volta have released a new album .. out the celebrities is like imagining Grammys will bring attention to lent on the b_and 's earlier releases ' dinner without the food. the fact that writers are "the true and so conspicuously absent on closed up," he sings on "Goliath." buffer between all of the songs on Eccentric classical and As hard as it is to believe, the geniuses ofmedia." "Amputech~re ." It begins with This stream-of-consciousness "Frances the Mute" and dominated Middle-Eastern melodies weave in impossible almost became reality During the last week of Bixler-Zavala's heavily distorted approach has been a constant "Amputechture" has been deleted and out of spiraling guitar phrases this year. The writer's strike caused January the coordinators of the vocals twisting beneath electronic theme in Bixler-Zavala's work altogether. and Bixler-Zavala's · climbing · the status of the Grammy Awards Grammys and the WGA reached tb.uds and bleeps. When the rest of with both The Mars Volta and the "Bedlam" works in spite of vocals. show to be up i.n the air for several an "interim agreement" allowing the band finally lurches into late-90's post-hardcore experiment these· decisions, however, because Frusciante really shines months. this to be possible. motion at the one-minute mark, it's At the Drive-In, but it works much the songwriting on the record is a on this traok with-a chaotic guitar The Writer's Guild ofAmerica Supporters of the writer's one of the best moments in the better on this record than it did on huge step up from the Volta's last solo in the center of everything (WGA) began t~e ir strike in strike are now able to attend the band's career. "Amputechture." release. that adds. layers of mood to an November of2007. The WGA and function as well. Without an inter­ Inspired by the supposedly "Bedlam" is still too full of "Ouroboros" is a pummeling already seething track. The whole its members are still striking in im agreement, most celebrities evil spirits that came along with a the unnecessary production de~ i­ journey-to-the-center-of-the-Earth song collapses into waves of weep­ hopes that better financial contrac­ would not have attended the Ouija board that Rodriguez-Lopez sions th!lt ·plagued with ethereal soaring choruses, ing strings and a haunting, echo­ tual terms can be reached. Grammy Awards, as they would bought in Jerusalem, Bixler­ "Amputechture.", Too many dis­ brief flailing guitar solos by semi­ laden chorus of voices. The writer's strike already have been crossing a picket line. ., Zavala~s lyrics are' as weird and torted layers of vocals and guitars member John Frusciante of the "The Bedlam in Goliath" is a caused the elaborate Golden Globe "Anyone who's a Screen inaccessible as ever. undermine the melodic core of cer­ Red Hot Chili Peppers and d~mon­ triumphant return to glory for the awards ceremony to downsize to a Actors Guild member can't go, "When I seep inside your truth tain . songs, and dissonance is too orchestra breakdowns. Mars Volta. What they will do next mere press conference. This is because they won't cross. the pick­ through suspiciOus . little · often substituted for melody. · "Soothsayer" takes u11' to is anybody's guess, but expecta­ proof that the WGA really means et line" Pete Wentz, of Fall Out coughsNou sank yo11r nails inside Thankfully, the ambient the Holy Land where the Ouija tions are once again high for the business. Boy, said in a Jan. 16 issue of a. key while the door you shut noise that provided a four-minute board was found. modern prog-rock pioneers. In order to make the Rolling Stone magazine. Grammys possible, professional This would mean that Justin writers are needed. The writers tra­ Timberlake and Alicia Keys, who ditionally decide every word that are both up for awards, would not Heigl and Marsden shine in 'Dresses' comes out of a celebrity's mouth . have been able to attend. when announcing an award win­ The interim agreement now allows Tanya Thmkaya dresses while they use the rest­ maid in the wedding of her baby ner. Timberlake and Keys as well as Staff Writer room. sister and the man she loves. If professional writers did not many other musicians and actors As the night fades away she • In the mean time, Malcolm write for the Grammys the presen­ to attend the Grarnmys. All previ­ "27 Dresses" has the typical meets Malcolm (James Marsden), continues to pop in and out bf ters would have to adlib their ously scheduled live performances - chick-flick appeal with its crazy a sarcas.tic young man who writes Jane's life and soon helps her real­ speeches. This would eliminate the will be taking place. best friend, dress-up series, weird for a newspaper's wedding col­ ize the tangled mess in her closet witty banter that people have Now that the status of the but attractive love interest, and wnn. and life in which forces her to grown accustomed to hearing at Grammys has oeen settled, atten­ unforgettable romance. Malcolm is amazed by the make some big changes. award shows. tion is being paid once again to Katherine Heigl stars in the number of times Jane has been a "27 Dresses" helps Heigl The Grammy Awards will who will be taking home the most film as an unselfish young woman bridesmaid and then secretly bring out her comedic skill and continue, as scheduled, and the awards. who is always a bridesmaid, but decides to write a story about her charisma by her sarcastic tone writers will be writing. ' CSUSB student, Renae Betten never a bride. odd situation. toward her sister. "Professional musicians face will be watching the Grammys and Set in New York City, Jane To make matters worse, Jane's One scene of the film that many of the same issues that we do thinks Alicia Keys will be taking (Heigl} is the maid of honor for sister Tess (Malin Akerman) stands out among others is when concerning fair compensation for home several awards this year. both of her friends' weddings, comes to town arid captures tqe Jane and Malcolm stmt singing the use of their work in new Betten is no! the only person which are both held on the same heart of Jane's boss George Elton John's "Benny and the Jets,": media," the WGA representatives leaning towards Keys winning a night. (Edward Burns) with whom she is which marks a moment in the film ' said. It is for this reason that the Grammy. She races back and forth to secretly in love with. - where Jane begins to show her WGA has given permission for its If Keys was to win it would Courtesy of utrabrown.com both weddings, making sure she is When Tess and George grow inner .child and not only learns to writers to write for the Grammy add to the nine Graminys she Katherine Heigl stars in "27 there for the brides' every need, to be engaged, Jane deals with the lighten up out becomes stronger already has under her belt. Dresses." which includes lifting the brides' crushing vision of being a brides- for it. Second bullet .misses album target Alison Whiteside than 'The Poison,' a lot more overbearing· and the amount of According to the bands Staff Writer aggressive," according - to the bass drum used by James drowns website, Tuck underwent tonsil band's website. out Tuck's vocals. surgery in 2006 which may be Bullet 'for My Valentine, the I can agree with · the state­ Eventually you wait for the the reason that the vocals seem Wales-based band of Matthew ment that the CD is aggressive, point in the song where the music forced. Tuck, Michael Paget, Michael but sometimes that aggressive­ breaks down and you can 'get a With the one exception of Thomas, and Jason James bas just ness becomes too much for the simple melodic interpretation of "Hearts Burst into Fire", the 11 released their second album, listener. what they've been doing for the track CD starts to feel repetitive by "Scream Aim Fire." The CD starts with the title first two minutes. the sixth track. Their first album, "The track "Scream Aim Fire" sounding Scream Aim Fire does have The songs all seem to have Poison,'' was released on like somethi~g from an Avenged one catchy song that re.ally stood the too fast and too heavy guitar Valentine's Day 2006. ·Sevenfold CD. out to me. feel and tqey all start sounding the Tuck describes this CD as The musicianship on the CD The track "Hearts Burst into same. "really melodic heavy is very good overall. Fire" blends very well and works As mentioned a majority of metal. .. catchy, hooky choruses However, all the members of nicely with the vocals. the songs sound like Avenged and full-on vocals with the music the band try for too much on each The vocals throughout the rest Sevenfold, but it also seems like being very in-your-face and · of the songs. of the tracks however, seemed the band is also trying to sound Courtesy of bulletformyvalentine.com heavy ... it's a Jot more up-ternpo The gu i~r riffs from Paget are strained. like Metallica. The 4 members of Bullet for My Valentine in their new record. _ ....__..1-~-- - ...... _. ,_ ...... ~ ·· ~·· .· ··~ -. . ulti~ Cultural Chronicle Page 6 February 11, 2008 Protesters change U.S. race. relations The original four.~ Natasha Hamid staff Writer Where are they now·?

."The New York Times" failed to report the spark that sunk whi~ • I America on Feb. I, 1960 in Greensboro, NC. The four freshmen from the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University who sat in the F.W. Woolworth in down­ town Greensboro were unaware of Ezell Blair Jr. Joe McNeil their significant actions that would change history. He changed his name to Jibreel McNeil graduated in 1963 with a The four men were Ezell Blair Khazan in 1968. Khazan marri~d degree in engineering physics. Jr., David Richmond, Franklin Lorraine France Georgia of New Shortly after he joined the Air McCain and Joseph McNeil. Bedford and had three children. Force were he spent six years. He Blair noted that the gfoup, One of the children is a graduate recently retired from the Air "spent a lot of time discussing the of A&T. He has worked with Force Reserves, with the rank o segregated situations we were deveiopmentally disabled people· Major General. In the Air Force, exposed to .... It just didn't seem for the CETA program in New he started a series of diversity right that we would have to walk Bedford, Mass. programs. He now resides in two miles to town, buy notebook Courtesy of www.npr.org Hempstead, N.Ywith his wife lna paper and toothpaste in a national From left to right: David Richmond, Franklin McCain, Ezell Blair Jr., and Joseph McNeil. Brown and family. chain store, and then not be able to get a bite to eat and a cup of coffee whites-only policy. the students were still refused serv­ Police greeted them with tear­ at the counter," according to Jack The individuals requested four ice and were taunted by white high gas bombs and fire hoses. Newfield, who wrote, "A Public cups of coffee from the white wait­ school kids carrying Confederate The group that ignited the Minority" in 1966. ress. flags. shower of protests in 65 communi­ The night bef9re, the four "I'm sorry but we don't serve After receiving a bomb threat, ties over six weeks could never freshmen relaxed in a dorm while colored here," she respectfully the management of Woolworths have imagined what an impact this discussing the problem of segrega­ informed them. emptied the store. would have on our society. tion. According to Blair, McNeil The manager followed by The students marched forward CSU San Bernardino Junior, suggested that they should stop refusing service as well. to the Kress store, which the man­ Karen Tolladay, 20, noted the sig­ talking and do something. The four young men lingered ager informed them was closed. nificance of the Woolworth sit-ins. Franklin McCain David Richmond They didn't tell anyone of at the lunch counter, without serv­ These sit-ins ignited lunch "This ~vent was just as impor­ their plan. ice, until the stored closed at 5:30 counter prqtests across the nation, tant as Rosa Parks, the Civil Rights I McCain graduated from A&T in David Richmond died in On Feb. 1, 1960, the quartet p.m. and forever impacted history. Act of 1964 and Brown vs ..Board 1963 and then attended graduate Greensboro on Dec. 7, 1990 at the entered the F.W. Woolworth The next day, 16 other North On Feb. 12, 1960, in Raleigh, of Education," Tolladay said, "It school. He married Bettye Davis age of 49. After leaving A&T, he Company store on North Elm Carolina A&T undergraduates N.C., 43 students, including many really gave needed attention to a in 1964 and had three s·ons. He is became a counselor-coordinator Street in the core of Greensboro. joined the history makers at the whites, were arrested and jailed on · matter that oppressed our society currently, a resident of Charlotte, for the CETA program m They each purchased tooth­ lunch counter. After being denied charge~ of trespassing. beyond recognition." VA., where he has been on vari­ Greensboro. paste, after which they sat down at service, they returned the day after This was the first arrest made Well into the nationwide sit-in ous boards and has worked Courtesy of www.february­ the lunch counter to order lunch. with 50 students. Among them during the movement. protests, The New York Times towards making changes in polit­ onedocumentary.com and It seemed the manger of the were a few white co-eds from The participants were being decided to cover the ·magnitude ical, educational, civic and spiri­ Woolworth itHcnt.ll.!cl on maintain­ www.loc.gov Women's ollcgt: in Greensboro. provoked violently, as the students these events had on America and tual life in the Charlotte area. ing the lunch counter's stringent By the fifth day of the sit-in, remained non-violent. the nation's race relations. Palestinian displacement

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Bart S. Alvara of the main reasons we're here about ho)V oppressive mid-terms Staff Writer is trying to create an unbiased are." view of Palestine." "We're consistently coming up With duct tape covering their The SJP started in. October of with new events," Sana said, "On mouths and holding signs showing last year to bring awareness about Thursday, we showed a movie in ·violations of UN resolutiqns by Palestine to the campus. the event center and had a great Israel against Palestine, ten stu­ "Mainly we want to educate turnout. A lot of new faces stayed dents from Student Justice for people about what is happening (in around afterward just to ·talk about Palestine (SJP) protested in front Palestine)," Vice President Omar the movie." of the Student Unio.n. Bashir said. The movie "Occupation 10 l ", This was a symbolic act show­ 1'The media is too one -sided which was shown on Thursday, ing that displaced Palestinians in displaying Palestinians. They do showed the di:;placement of have not had their voice heard for not show the poverty and the vio­ Palestinians. the last 60 years. lation of human rights," said "They [the students] were "Overall we got a good reac­ Bashir. shocked to know that a lot of the tion out of the people, ' SJP presi­ While mos't of the students are students here have seen these dent, Sana Ibrahim, said. "[We Palestinian by decent or displaced tragedies firsthand," Sana said. , had] a lot of support from both the from the region, many of the mem­ We're planning a few bigger faculty and the students." bers just wish to help. events right now," Sana said. "The The event lasted from noon to "An injustice occurring in a movies are great and we're 2 p.m. and raised a few eyebrows. different nation is still an injus­ expanding into larger awareness "It was refreshing to see peo­ tice," · president of Amnesty for international week. One is a ple in college concerned about International club, Alfredo Bonila, simulation of the checkpoints in world matters," said Melissa said. Palestine, where some of the stu­ Bunstein, a student who joined the SJP does not just discuss dents are going to act as the guards . . protest. political issues, but the issues stu­ and ~how the difficulties in merely Many · of the students walked dents have to deal with such as traveling ahead. It is like having around the protesters and some mid-terms. .stops 'every few miles on the 21 0 pretended not to see them. · "Of course we talk about the freeway just trying to get the "A lot of us actually lived history [of the Middle East school." in the region. Why not just region], pohtics and event plan­ SJP meets on Tuesdays in the come over and ask about the ning," Omar said. "But we're still Santos Maune[ Student Union at 2 experience?" San!i said. "One students. Last week was mostly p.m.·

r '( Editorials February 11, 2008 Chronicle Page 7

Votin·g is freedom "HOW I HAVE . David Raclin the largest population, the largest absentee ballots. A young woman THE ·Rf6HT Staff Writer economy, and astonishing diversi­ in one of my classes voted absen­ TO COMPLAIN:' ty. So, the heck with New York and tee, though she was here, in the I didn't vote in this past week's all the rest. U.S., and could have gone to the election. I'd meant to, but woke up What we do here matters. polls this· past week, had she cho­ late. I'll get to it later, between When I didn't vote, it diminished sen to. However, she voted several classes, I told myself. But then California. Tt showed that we don't weeks ago. She participated. there was all that homework to do, take our place in the union as seri­ I knew that voting absentee and lunch, and so I never did vote. ously as we should. was a possibility, but my not get­ It's not that big a deal, 1 told When I didn't vote, it dimin­ ting to the polls on Tuesday hadn't myself initially. I'~ registered as ished the country. occurred to me. an independent, so I wasn't going The U.S. has always taken its I like voting. I like waiting in to get to choose Hillary or Obama lumps on the world stage. line with my neighbors. I like the or Mitt, John or the other guy. However, several times each little curtained booth. I like getting It is a big deal though. decade, the citizens of the U.S. go the sticker. 1 don't mean that !'missed out out and change who is in charge of I Jik~ everything about it, and on the numerous propositions their country. They do it without yet, I did not vote. I did not partic­ about gambling that always seem any riots, or-coups or soldiers in ipate, and so diminished myself in to be on any California ballot. I the streets. the eyes of all those who have mean that the symbolic act of vot­ While the particulars of the fought to provid~ me with this ing is important. American system of politics can be right. I diminished my state in the It's important to me as a sym­ unsavory, the idea of it is pro­ eyes of a country that does not see bol of my citizenship, of my being foundly important to countries California's greatness. I dimin­ a part of this country. It's important across the world. When Americans ished my country in a world where to California. I grew up in the don't vote, don't participate in their many of its citizens need to see Midwest and always heard that system of peacefully making deci­ that people deserve freedom and Californians were out there and sions for their country, America is that government works best when that California wasn't really even diminished. it is directly accountable to its con­ part of the U.S. Millions of Americans are stituents. We are. We're the most impor­ overseas and they all had a chance I apologize to you, my fellow Courtesy of www.caglecartoons.com tant state in this country. We've got to have their voice heard through Americans, for not voting. When it comes to American politics, many believe if you don't vote, don't talk. So VOTE1 Studen( fees well spent Scott Sanderson other problems that might happen Masters in health education. Staff Writer while in school." He gave a few Carrio has 24 years of experi­ examples like how to help stu­ ence from the Riverside Student tuition helps pay for dents' credit and how to help stu­ Department of Health. He was new "Student Health I 01" and dents achieve their full potential. born in Cuba and is now also expanded Student health pro­ Wolman explained that there working with CSUSB's Associated grams, which is money well spent. is . a student advising board of Students, Inc. (ASI) which is tar­ The total quarterly fee of 1,000 students across the country geting smoking on campus. $54.50 in 07-08 and $68.50 in 08- that help write and choose what The new money that has been 09 from each students' tuitions might go into the newsletter. given to the Student Health Center fees, helps pay for student health · This month's "Issues of is helping CSUSB students by programs and services. Also, Student Health lOl" covers stories extending hours, more doctors and $750,000 grants money from about kissing, what's hot for spring nurses for students, and .new Kaiser Permanente helps pay for break, how many of your c l ass~ online-interactive newsletters. student health programs. mates are doing drugs and feeling The choice to make Carrio a Patricia Smith, director of fat. full time employee was also a health and psychological counsel­ "We. believe it is a valuable great decision because he has had ing center, said, "Less than a dollar resource in your health and well­ lots of experience in the fi~ld of a day supports a comprehensive ness decisions here on campus," health promotions and has chosen student health program and servic­ said Carrio. "Each issue is packed a great online newsletter, "Student es which ·is a bargain in today's with important info from students Health 101." health care climate. 11 like yourself, helping you to take "Student Health 101" is a new Part of that money is paying better control of the decisions you way to get out good information for "Student Health 101," an make during your college years." about health related t0 school. It is online, interactive newsletter that Along w ith "Student Health also a great way to interact online is sent to student email at CSUSB 101" the Health Center was able to with other students froin other par­ and about 105 other campuses. extend their evening hours because ticipating schools. "Student Health 101" cost of budget increases. "Student Health 101 11 is great CSUSB $5,800 for this year's 12 "I was contacted on March 7 information for students to know. issues .. The newsletter was chosen about student health 10 1 and sent It is information that will help stu­ by Carlos V. Carrio, CSUSB well­ it in to my boss Patricia Smith," -dents trough their college life, ness Coordinator, from the student said Carrio. "The newsletter will socially and personally. health center. run until Jan. 2009." Additional information about According to Dan Wolman, Carrio has been working one the Student Health Center or the who runs and owns the Student day a week since a year ago and is new "Student Health 10 l" newslet­ Health 101, "The newsletter is now a full time employee at ter can be found at csusb.edu or by Scott Sanderson/C hronicle designed to help students make CSUSB. He went to school at contacting the Student Health Carlos V. Carrio, MPH is the Wellness Coordinator at the CSUSB Student Health Center. . good choices about health and Lorna Linda University and has a Center at 909-53 7-5241.

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Serving the CSUSB campus for 41 years Vol. 41 Is sue·ll

" :Baseball claims four victories Defense FeShea McLaughlin Staff Writer delivers

. Despite leading the league in strikeouts, the Coyotes baseball team has managed to achieve suc­ results cess in their first four games. Scott Heaton The Coyotes proved to be vic­ Staff Wr,iter torious in their season opener against CS Domingqez Hills. In CSUSB men's basketball the 2008 season premier for both head coach Jeff Oliver takes pride teams, the Coyotes pulled ahead in causing turnovers and contest­ early. ing every shot that opponents take, Drew Valenzuela, senior third but there appears to be'a price. basemen, got a head start for the This style of defense is high­ Coyotes in the second inning with energy and requires the Coyotes to a two-run homer. The Coyotes trap and double-team everyone went on to defeat the Toros 2-1. that touches the ba\L There is no As anticipated, pitching one standing around on the defen­ proved to be imperative for the sive side of the balL Coyotes. Matt Long went seven "Our defense is as good as it strong innings, striking out seven has ever been," said Oliver. and walking one. He allowed one There is one problem; playing run. at such a · high level of energy Michael Leal, junior, relieved requires Oliver to substitute his ' Lopg in the, eighth. Senior pitcher players in and out of the game at Ward Minich closed out the game, an unusually high rate. getting the save. Oliver has devised a defen­ The Coyotes went on .to win a sive game plan that .is-frustrating double-header on Feb 2 hosted by opposing teams, but cari hinder the CS Dominguez Hills. rhythm of his own team's offense. "Our ·pitching has been our Viet Nguyen/ Chronicle Currently there are 11 payers strong point and they're the reason The men's baseball team stretches at the beginning of practice to prevent injuries in order to stay prepared for the season. on the team that average more for our early success," said head four gaJ?'leS, the pitchers have only Pitching was not the Coyotes league web site, CSUSB leads the ing games now, but we expect to than 11 minutes a game. coach Don Parnell. allowed 20 hits. only asset. In Saturday's double league in strike outs. They have a get better and carry our early suc­ During the Coyotes' last home All eyes and expectations David McCarthy, junior, made header, Junior Chris Olsen and team batting average of .268. cess iuto conference," said Parnell. game, four of the five starters were have been on the Coyotes' pitching his debut as a Coyote, relieving for Senior Jason. Klug both hit homers ' Included in the non-confer­ The Coyotes will try to hold on the bench with in the first 6 staff. They returned almost their Kevin Wilson in the seventh. He to assist in the Coyote's victories. ence series of wins was the defeat · onto their undefeated record going minutes of the game. entire bullpen from last season. pitched two hitless innings to close Parnell cannot deny success, over Cal-Baptist University. The into the CCAA conference. Players who are being rotated The pitching staff has an out the game. but he can strive for more. Coyotes had a final score of 8-2 The conference is two weeks in and out of the game so quickly impressive record of 26 strikeouts "1 want to put the team in a "We need to have more con-· against the Lancers, who were pre­ away. have a hard time getting into a in 25 innings. good position," said McCarthy. ·sistent and productive at-bats. We viously undefeated. The team's first league game rhythm on offense, according to a The Coyotes have only "I'm here for them, not just for me. are striking out too much," Parnell Pa~ell is optimistic for the wilf be against UC San Diego in former player. allowed nine walks, and have a For all of us to do well, 1 have to said about his offense . conference. · La Jolla on Feb~ 21 at 2 p.m. in San "We are getting open shots . strong ERA of 2.52. In their first do well, too. ~ t's a team concept." According to the CCf\A "This is like our spring train- Diego. but we're not hitting them right · now," said Oliver in an interview two weeks ago. Players not only have a hard time getting into a rhythm but Softball plays hard "they feel an urgency to contribute '• · on ·offense in such a short period Enedino Romero Lopez routine plays, and they'll be fine, they remind each other of the team · of' time and sometimes turn the Staff Writer she said. · goal of 40 wins. ball over being too aggressive," The Coyote's losses have only They are focused and deter­ said a former player. The Coyotes softball team is been by one or two runs. mined to reach their goal, Duncan "We also need to limit crushing the ball. The team attitude is positive said. turnovers," said Oliver. Despite their record at 2-3-1, according to Duncan. They're The Coyotes travel to The Coyotes average 13.9 they are still putting up big num­ doing great. Their team chemistry Phoenix, Arizona to play in the turnovers a game and are shooting bers offensively. is really good and their record is no Division II Shutts Sports Lead-Off .453 from the field which ranks They have scored 31 runs in indication of what kind of team Classic. They will play Feb. 14 and seventh in the California their first six games. That is exact­ they are. 15. Collegiate Athletic Association. ly why they aren't worried about Duncan pointed out that sen­ The tournament consists of28 (CCAA). their record at all. ior Nicol,e Camarena has become a teams from around the country. No one can argue with the "Our record does not define great leader. Coach Duncan believes her results of Oliver's strategy, as who we are at all," said Ilead "She is great behind the plate team will do well in the tourna­ CSUSB men's basketball team Coach Tacy Duncan. "We don't and is doing a great job leading the ment. (16-4, 9-3) is in first place and Khorry Lewis/ Chronicle even look at the record right now." team," said Duncan. She is confident that no pitch­ ranked second in the region. Andrea Dubois holds up a couple of prizes being given away. Duncan strongly believes that Before each practice the team ing can stop their offense, but now The defense is confusing and her team will achieve its goal, fin­ huddles and says what needs to be it is up to their pitching and frustrating opponents as the ishing in the top three in their con­ worked on. defense to stop the other team's Coyote.s lead the CCAA in three Prizes for fitness_ference, and win 40 games. They each explain their own offense. major categories: scoring defense 1'1 feel really good about our individual goal or pa'rticular thing The Coyotes first home game (61.7), block~s (3 .85) and steals per Khorry Lewis the program set up. I really did not team. We work hard, and I'm not they need to practice on. will be on Feb. 18 at I p.m. against . game (10.75). sia}J Writer know too much about it until I worried at all because we are After they all have spoken, Vanguard Universi Yet, this game plan hurt the came in to work out and looked at crushing the ball," Duncan said. team when they played Cal Poly Now students can work Ol,lt, the booth that was set up, and this The Coyote's hitting has been Pomona a few weeks ago. The feel great and rack up points in the gives you something to push for awesome. game went into overtime and the CSUSB Coyote Recreational while wqrking out especially if The team is averaging above Coyotes needed a three poi11ter to Sports facility, which is now offer­ you work alone like me~ " said five runs a game. tie the game and send it into dou­ ing a new fitness program Andre Lewis, a CSUSB student They have gotten plenty of ble overtime. designed to keep you active all and fitness center user. contribution from senior Jamie Earlier in the game freshman year round. The program is an individual Lowe, and freshman Priscilla forward Ryan Kinney hit two big The purpose of the program is challenge that students will set Curiel. three-pointers, but didn't play to give participants the opportuni­ based on their own personal goals. Lowe went 5 for 11 (.450) in much after that until Oliver put ty to experience a wide variety of To help motivate students the frrst tournament of the year. him in with 20 seconds left in the fitness programs that Recreational along the way, the Rec Sports staff As for Curiel, Duncan said game. Sports now offer. will offer Life Points as an incen­ she has come along well. As a Oliver drew up a play so the Many of students do not get tive for your participation. freshman she hits in the three spot sharpshooter could hit the game the opportunity to actually work Every program th_at Rec in the line-up, starts in right field tying three-pointer. Kinney, who out and have fun. Recreation Sports offers will issue Life Points and is hitting nearly .500 on _the had been sitting on the bench for Sports are here to provide that for for those participating in the year. the last hour, was out of rhythm students. Feeling Gte'at in 2008 challenge. Their pitching is starting to and air-balled the shot. The "People don't take advantage To get started, new partici­ come around. Coyotes lost the game. of the good facilit-ies that we have pants have to sign up at the As soon as both of them get Despite the loss, the team has here at Recreational Sports, such Membership Services desk in the on a roll together, there will be a enjoyed success this year, espe­ as rock-climbing, the intramurals Student Recreational and Fitness streak of victories around the cor­ cially at home where they thrive programs, and swimming," said Center, find the programs that ner. off of the energy from the home Andrea Dubois, Rec-Sports advi­ interest them the most, . set your Duncan explained that her crowd. sor. short-term and long tenn goals, pitchers need to minimize the CSUSB heads home this It is the participant's choice as start working on collecting Life walks. When .other teams get free weekend to play two CCAA to which programs they want to Points, and redeem life points for passes, they usually turn into runs . games against Chico State and Cal . participate in, from rock climbing great prizes such as water bottles, Duncan said she has a solid Enedino Romero Lopez/ Chronicle State Stanislaus. · to intramural sports. backpacks, sports bags, clothing de_fense. Shortstop Taylor Wilson covers third base to try to tag the runner The games will be played at, "I like the new idea of having and much more. They just need to make the out ' Coussoulis Arena at 7:30p.m.