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February 11th 2013

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Why your contraception should be Listen up guys and girls! Your guides Local band That Art Thou soothes CVol. XLVI, No. 13 C covered by employers... Pg. 5 to a perfect Valentine’s Day... Pg. 7 the soul with sweet sounds... Pg. 10 Bright lights, big hair, tight tucks and lots of laughs—The Pride Center brings CSUSB its yearly dose of FFierce!ierce! Photo courtesy of LAPD By JOUNGHUN KIM Dorner is the prime suspect in a slew of deadly crimes. Staff Writer

eautiful queens and Ex-LAPD offi cer prime even a handsome king took the stage for “Fierce! A Night suspect in local killings of Drag”B in the Santos Manuel Stu- dent Union. By MATTHEW BRAMLETT On Wed. Feb. 6 the SMSU’s Managing Editor Pride Center held their annual fi ery event that has attracted many pro- A former LAPD offi cer is suspected fessionals to CSUSB. of going on an unprecedented killing The professional performers spree across multiple southern Califor- were dancing and the lights where nia counties as retaliation for what he brilliantly shining. sees as unlawful activity and corruption Before the big event, amateur within the department. performers took the stage, includ- Christopher Jordan Dorner’s spree ing Iva Fetish, Kawaii Katastrophe began when he killed a young couple in and Miss Ogyny. In full make-up Irvine and has continued with a shootout and with all their talents on display, with police in Corona and a deadly am- they showed the audience that they bush on two police offi cers in Riverside. can give a great performance as On Thurs. afternoon, the charred re- much as the professional perform- mains of a vehicle matching the descrip- ers. tion of his truck were found in Big Bear. “It was a great show. I’m in- Dorner, 33, who was discharged terested in gay, lesbian, bisexual or from the force in 2008 for fi ling a false transgender community, so I came report against a fellow offi cer, left an here to enjoy the show. I was so con- 11-page manifesto detailing the reasons fused whether the performer was why he decided to go on his rampage. man or women which made this so “I know most of you who person- much fun!” said student Anthony ally know me are in disbelief to hear Jones. from media reports that I am suspected Continued on Pg. 9 of committing such horrendous murders and have taken drastic and shocking ac- Continued on Pg. 2 Jounghun Kim | Chronicle Photo CSU chancellor ready to make change By LUZ HERNANDEZ which will help get rid of what he called Staff Writer “bottleneck” courses. His plan will begin by utilizing tech- In a recent press conference held Feb. nology to redesign courses with a high fail- 6 in Long Beach, the California State Uni- ure rate. versity system introduced incoming Chan- He thinks this idea will ultimately help cellor Timothy P. White as he discussed is- students pass their courses and lead them sues and proposed solutions that affect the to a timelier graduation date. CSU community. White believes that the redesign will At the conference, White revealed be a more effective way to help students how he intends to use proposed budget rather than adding more courses to the ap- money on new technology that will lead proximate 13,000 online courses that al- students effectively through problematic ready exist. courses across all 23 CSU campuses. CSUSB student Angel Beltran agreed The budget money was proposed by with White. “Redesigning courses is a lot Governor Jerry Brown after Californians more benefi cial than opening more be- voted yes on Proposition 30. cause it would cost more money to open Photo courtesy of Flickr Creative Commons White said he plans to use the mil- more rather than restructuring the class In recent a press conference, CSU Chancellor Timothy White proposed solutions to issues that affect the CSU community. lion dollar investment on online education Continued on Pg. 3 Chronicle Page 2 News Authorities in search of suspect COYOTE CLASSIFIEDS Continued from Pg. 1 reasons as to why he decided to embark on his crime spree. He mentions an inci- Roommate Wanted tions in the last couple of days,” Dorner’s dent involving a fellow offi cer, Sgt. Teresa letter begins. Evans, using excessive force on a suspect, “Unfortunately, this is a necessary evil Christopher Gettler. Fully furnished large bedroom unit that I do not enjoy but must partake and According to the manifesto, Dorner complete for substantial change to occur was terminated after a LAPD Board of within the LAPD and reclaim my name.” Review hearing determined that he fi led a near CSUSB. Dorner is suspected of killing a young false report in regards to the incident. Irvine couple, Monica Quan and Keith “Evans, you are a [piece of s---] and $395 monthly. All utilities, TV, cable, Lawrence, in the parking lot of their up- you lied right to the [Board of Review] scale apartment complex. panel when Randy Quan asked you if you In the manifesto, Dorner implicates kicked Christopher Gettler,” Dorner wrote. internet, furniture himself in the couples’ deaths by referenc- “You destroyed my life and name because ing Quan’s father, former LAPD Captain of your actions. Time is up. The time is Randy Quan, who represented Dorner in a now to confess to Chief Beck.” included. Bus stop nearby. On-site LAPD Board of Review hearing and was The LAPD has taken unprecedented allegedly instrumen- precautions to pro- laundry. Call tal in his fi ring. tect its offi cers in “I never had the wake of Dorner’s the opportunity to “I never had the killing spree. All mo- manager, Kimberly 909-246-9062 have a family of my torcycle offi cers have own, I’m terminating opportunity to have a family been assigned to po- yours,” Dorner wrote. lice cruisers and the “Quan ... look your ... of my own, I’m terminating offi cers mentioned surviving children di- by name in Dorner’s rectly in the face and yours. Quan ... look your manifesto are under tell them the truth as surviving children directly round-the-clock sur- to why your children veillance. are dead.” in the face and tell them the In Torrance, lo- Dorner is also cal police offi cers the main suspect in truth as to why your opened fi re on a two other violent in- blue Toyota Tacoma, cidents, one in Co- children are dead.” believing it to be rona and another in Dorner’s truck. Two Riverside. women in the vehi- In Corona, two Dorner’s Manifesto cle, who were deliv- LAPD offi cers who ering newspapers at were following the time, were both Dorner on I-15 came shot and, at press under fi re when Dorner pulled over and time, were in stable condition at a nearby fi red at them. One offi cer was injured when hospital. a bullet grazed his forehead. Dorner’s manifesto outlines his appar- In Riverside, one offi cer was killed ent desperation over what he sees as his and another seriously wounded when ruined reputation. Dorner allegedly ambushed their police “I have exhausted all available means cruiser while at a stop light. at obtaining my name back. I have attempt- An all-points bulletin encompassing ed all legal court efforts within appeals at all of southern California was immediately the Superior Courts and California Appel- issued by LAPD Chief Charlie Beck. late courts,” Dorner wrote. “This is my Information regarding Dorner’s ve- last resort. The LAPD has suppressed the hicle - a grey 2005 Nissan Titan - was plas- truth and it has now lead to deadly conse- tered on electronic billboards and news quences” bulletins across southern California. At press time, Dorner still remains at Dorner’s manifesto outlined various large. Debt ceiling closes in President Obama offers alternative options to the fi scal plan to stop the se- quester from substantially weakening the economy and slowing recovery. By MARYSOL GUZMAN Staff Writer

With only a few weeks before auto- matic federal spending cuts occur, Presi- dent Barack Obama presented alternative ways to innovate the fi scal plan. The fi scal plan was scheduled to take effect on Jan. 1 but was extended to March 1 of this year. At a press conference last Tuesday, Obama proposed a new package that in- cluded different spending cuts, tax increas- es and tax reforms. Obama said the sequester (larger cuts) will only weaken the economy and possi- bly even slow down the attempt to recover the country. “We can’t just cut our way up to pros- perity. It hasn’t worked in the past and it Photo courtesy of Flickr Creative Commons Continued on Pg. 3 President Obama offers alternative options for fi scal plan. Chronicle Page 3 News Sequester on the horizon White plans to close graduation gap Continued from Pg. 1 trillion worth of cuts is reached. Continued from Pg. 1 the quarter system does. The current fi scal plan will enforce White also believes that the semester wont work today,” said Obama. furloughs to Defense Department civilian plan, that way less students would have system will be less of a fi nancial burden Obama made it clear that the country employees as early as spring and will con- to retake a class and it would be open to on students. should invest on things we can’t afford to tinue for the next six months. more students the following quarter.” said The quarter system requires students live without: “Investments on education, This will eventually accumulate to a Beltran. to make payments per quarter, whereas infrastructure, research and development,” 20 percent pay cut for these individuals Graduation gaps from students with the semester system requires students to said Obama. since one work day will be cut per week. less privileged backgrounds are another make a payment twice a year. Once the seques- Defense Secretary problem that he plans to tackle. These are both excluding possible ter takes effect, the Leon E. Panetta claimed He believes that anyone who has the summer courses which are not a part of National Institutes of “I think its kind of naive the cuts that will take intelligence to earn a degree and the will- regular enrollment. Health to the Depart- place will reduce opera- ingness to do so should be able to acquire White believes it is more benefi cial ment of Education will to think that taxing and tions from the American it. to have a semester system set for students be affected immensely, Naval. “There is no reason why your back- who are coming in from a community causing the spending of spending our way out of a Prior to March 2012, ground should get in the way of your get- college which is ran on semesters. fi nancial aid to be cut defi cit is going to work” there were two aircraft ting a degree,” said White. “It just makes sense to me,” stated up to 8.2 percent. carriers in the Persian Another important change that he White. Student, Frank Gulf, but such cuts will would like to bring to the CSU campuses In 2008 he served as chancellor of Ram, receives fi nancial Student Frank Ram now delay the deploy- is the conversion of the quarter system to UC Riverside where he saw student en- aid to attend school, ment of a second aircraft the semester system. rollment increase to 21,000. however his view on carrier leaving only one He went on to say that in the past, the White, who is the seventh CSU chan- the issue has a different standpoint. near the coastline of Iran. semester system has proved to be more of cellor, plans to stay connected to students. “As much as I love fi nancial aid, Up to 350,000 jobs in the military side a success. His goal is to reach out to students by vis- [since] it makes it possible for me to come would also be directly eliminated. White claims that it allows students iting all 23 CSU campuses and speaking to school, we can’t just tax our way out of On NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Panetta to learn better, rather than just throwing a to students regarding any goals and con- this problem. I think its kind of naive to said that if the sequester happens, then the student into courses which is what he says cerns. think that taxing and spending our way out readiness of the United States will be badly of a defi cit is going to work,” said Ram. damaged. “Sooner or later our debt will catch up to “We have the most powerful military us.” force on the face of the earth right now,” Ram stated that cuts are necessary be- said Panetta. “If sequester goes into effect, cause intelligent cuts can be made by look- we would have to do the kind of cuts that Bill suggests teachers use fi rearms ing at the budget. would go right at readiness, right at main- If Congress does not act, the seques- tenance, right at training, we are going ter will automatically cut $89 billion from to weaken the United States and make it federal budgets in 2013 alone. much more diffi cult for us to respond to the These automatic federal spending cuts crises [of] the world.” will continue for the next decade until $1.2 Congress has yet to reach a consensus.

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Editor in Chief Richard Bowie Online Editor Anthony Lopez Photo courtesy of Palmetto Public Record.org AB 202 is a new proposed bill that would allow educational funds to be directed towards training teachers to use fi rearms. Managing Editors Matthew Bramlett Layout and Design Editor Isabel Tejada lieving that it would put more people in Koby Heramil By ANGELA RODRIGUEZ Staff Writer danger. Photo Editor Monique McKinley “Training teachers to use fi re arms News Editor Jonathan Ng Assemblyman Tom Donnelly is in would only bring more danger to the stu- Asst. News Editor Brenda Acuna support of Assembly Bill 202 (AB 202), dents,” said student Rachel Mitchell. Opinions Editor Julia Matulionis which would allow educational funds to “Firearms should not be on campus and if Asst. Features Editor Gabbie Corral be directed for training teachers in proper they think fi rearms would protect students Features Editor Isabel Tejada fi rearm use. why not bring full-time security guards Copy Editor Alejandra Arana This bill would permit teachers to car- onto school campuses,” Arts and Entertainment Editors Manal Museitef Copy Editor Megan Davis ry fi rearms on campus and was introduced The recent proposed bill would not Marissa Mooney Copy Editor Nin Garcia on Jan. 30. make it necessary for all teachers to carry Copy Editor Miranda Moore “We have a moral obligation that the guns, but only those who volunteer. Sports Editor Chelsea Underwood next Vicki Soto, who is faced with inex- AB 202 is open to all educators, in- plicable evil, that she not be left defense- cluding school administrators and janitors less,” said to Donnelly, referring to one of to participate as well. Faculty Adviser Jim Smart the Sandy Hook elementary school teach- “This is not about trying to bring more Advertising Manager Linda Sand ers killed. guns into schools,” said Donnelly in an in- AB 202 would permit teachers who terview. “This is about saying that when a Staff Writers are trained in the proper use of a fi rearm teacher is faced with that moment of inex- Brenda Acuna, Zyrus Cruz, Tiffi ny Gaston, Adam Ghossein, Sara Gutierrez, Marysol Guzman, Luz Hernadez, to carry hidden weapons without having to plicable evil, she can defend her life and Jazmin Jett, Jonghun Kim, YeaNa Kim, Brandon Landrum, Erin Leach, Mariela Limon, Shannon Luster, put their names on a list of those licensed the lives of the kids that she loves.” Suu Elen Manzano, Yoojin Oh, Angela Rodriguez, Angelice Romero, Kristopher Sarikas, Kevin Schaefer, to do so. The new bill is also known as The state would pay for all the training Michael Sessions, Inno Sita, Martin Solano, Megan Spencer, Michael Umana the “School Marshal Plan” and would al- funds invested into this new bill. CSUSB low teachers to keep weapons hidden at students believe those funds should be di- all times only if students are under threat rected towards education, not guns. Mail: Offi ce: (909) 537-5289 of a school shooting like last December’s “I feel like this new bill is a risky California State University, San Bernardino Advertising: (909) 537-5815 Sandy Hook Elementary attack. thing; it is possible that teachers can take University Hall, Room UH-037 E-mail: [email protected] According to ivn.us, Donnelly said, advantage of this privilege,” said student 5500 University Parkway coyotechronicle.net “Your child is going to be locked in a Kayla Snipes. “Or even worse, go postal San Bernardino, CA 92407 coyotechronicle.com school, and the only one with a gun is the one day and bring harm to everyone.” person who came there to kill more kids According to the Gun Free Zone Act The Coyote Chronicle is published every Friday for distribution on Monday during the academic session by the than got killed in the last tragedy so he can of 1995, school staff such as administra- Communications department. The opinions expressed in the Chronicle are those of the student writers and editors get his name on television and go down in tors and teachers are allowed to carry con- and do not refl ect the views of the university, its faculty, or any other person or institution unless expressly noted. history in his own mind.” cealed fi rearms if the school permits. The appearance of any advertisement in the Chronicle does not represent an endorsement of the products or Many CSUSB students are not on the Currently, the proposed bill is still un- services advertised. The Chronicle reserves the right to edit or reject all materials submitted to the paper. same side as Assemblyman Donnelly, be- der construction. Chronicle Page 4 News Student leader tackles statewide issues By ERIN LEACH pects ranging from University Affairs poli- Staff Writer cy issues such as CSU fee increases or im- plementation, making budgetary decisions, California State Student Association and dealing with governmental issues that (CSSA) President and CSUSB student Da- affect students such as transfer require- vid Allison is an active leader on campus. ments and the California Education Code.” Aside working for CSSA, he also While he juggles multiple activities, tackles several extra curricular activities Allison’s education is most important to on campus. him. “On top of my responsibilities as “I have been a CSU student for four CSSA President, I serve as Chairman of years, and in my tenure as a student I have the SMSU Board of Directors, a member been involved in multiple student groups of the CSUSB Debate team, and a brother ranging from Lubos Paso all the way to in- of Sigma Chi Fraternity here on campus,” tramural basketball.” said Allison. “When you have the opportunity to CSSA represents the student voice of get to know such a variety of individuals, all 450,000 students within the CSU sys- you inevitably develop a pulse for the feel- tem, comprised of a board of directors, an ings and thoughts of your fellow students,” executive committee and four full-time said Allison. staff. Through his ability to relate to the The California State Student Asso- student body, he continues to look for new ciation (CSSA) compiles all 23 Cal State issues that pertain to both him and his con- campuses into one meeting, once a month, stituency. to tackle state and federal issues regarding “Important issues that I have had to tuition, admissions and student life. face in the duration of my term include Erin Leach | Chronicle Photo “This week we are primarily watching ensuring the passage of and advocacy CSUSB student and CSSA President David Allison is an active leader on campus, in the local community and in the state. the federal government and staying in con- of Proposition 30, halting and advocat- tact with relevant elected offi cials and their ing against the three fees that Chancellor gained through experience will prove most comes from leading such a smart task staff to ensure that we keep up with issues Charles Reed tried to pass on his way out, rewarding in the end. force. such as sequestration in the CSU, Pell as well as lobbying within the California “The personal benefi ts far outweigh “It has been a blessing to get to work grants, and Accreditation,” says Allison. State Legislature to make Higher Educa- the professional ... I get to form such with such smart individuals but sometimes He continues, “On the state side we tion a priority,” said Allison. great relationships with so many amazing — having so many great minds in one are just starting to get conversations going “Currently, however, we are watching people, and on top of that I get to learn so place can be challenging,” he says. regarding changes in the California Educa- to see how our lobbying efforts in Wash- much that I otherwise wouldn’t have had Allison takes pride in his university. tion Code.” ington D.C. pan out,” he added. the opportunity to do,” he says. “No matter if I’m meeting with the gov- According to Allison, the position of Allison refl ects on his time in CSSA, Allison is the president of a group re- ernor in California, or lobbying in Sacra- president is an all inclusive position. saying it’s been a humbling experience. sponsible for an estimated half a million mento, I always wear my CSUSB pin with “By that I mean that I have oversight Not only will this title add to his re- people. pride, hoping everyone will know that Da- into every aspect of the organization. As- sume, but he believes that the benefi ts He notes that his greatest challenge vid Allison was made at CSUSB.”

Black History Month Parade and Expo dazzles San Bernardino By TIFFINY GASTON SCBCC partnered with San Bernardi- Staff Writer no and the National Orange Show for the fi rst time this year. The 44th annual Black History Month This year’s parade theme celebrated parade and expo was held Feb. 2 at the Na- the 50th year anniversary of the “I Have a tional Orange Show in San Bernardino. Dream” speech by Dr. Martin Luther King, The parade, sponsored by the South- Jr. ern California Black Chamber of Com- According to blackchamberofcom- merce (SCBCC), marks the offi cial start of merce.org, “Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Black History Month. Have a Dream” speech can be considered SCBCC is a nonprofi t business organi- one of the greatest speeches in American zation dedicated to improving the econom- history. Over 200,000 Americans gathered ic environment for minority businesses. in Washington D.C. on August 28, 1963 to According to the blackchamberof- hear Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. deliver this commerce.org, “The SCBCC has served groundbreaking speech.” member businesses since 1993, enabling Student Aunjolay Lambert believes them to prosper through mutual coopera- that Black History Month is not only im- tion and support.” portant for the African American commu- The SCBCC dedicates their time to nity, but is important for Americans as a raising awareness about the importance of whole. Black History Month. Photo courtesy of the San Bernardino Sun “Black History Month is important Black History Month was founded Young female dancers show off their moves at the 44 annual Black History Month parade and expo held on February 2. because it tells a story about our history as by Carter Godwin Woodson, an African Americans whether your African-Ameri- American historian, author and journalist. can, Caucasian-American, Asian-Ameri- According to historyking.com, “Ini- can or Hispanic-American,” said Lambert. tially called Black History Week in the “The importance of Black History year 1926, the celebrations were extended Month is about remembering where we for the entire month of February from 1976 came from and where we’re going as onward. This was to honor and pay tribute Americans,” continued Lambert. to the Blacks who helped shape America’s According to the San Bernardino Sun, history, culture, tradition and society.” the Southern California Black Chamber of Woodson created Black History Commerce honors the deceased civil-rights Month to educate people about the contri- leader’s dream by celebrating his legacy in butions African Americans made to Ameri- one of the longest running Black History can society. parades in the U.S. Kandyce Hall, Associated Students The parade featured Jim Pickens Jr. Inc. (ASI) Vice President said, “I think it’s of the ABC drama “Grey’s Anatomy” as important for everyone, not just black peo- grand marshall. ple, to learn about important people, who Other parade participants included happen to be amusing, who came up with Photo courtesy of the San Bernardino Sun former NFL offi cial Al Jury and former As- useful tools we use in everyday life.” A young boy sits on the side of the Black History Month parade and expo and watches the entertainment pass by his spot. semblywoman Wilmer Amina Carter. Chronicle Page 5 Opinions Employers refuse to provide aspect of health care S OM for an employer to provide contraception ery month. ND through insurance than providing medical Although birth control pills are one of CO care for an employee who has an unwanted the cheapest contraceptives available, the O pregnancy. pills themselves can cost a great deal de- NNO CONDOMSU Obama and his administration, no pending on brand and quality, especially if YO matter what their beliefs are, should not al- you’re paying out of pocket. R low an exception for religious employers, The pill needs to be taken every day FFORO YOU Nor should there be any religious in- and each month you are suppose to buy a fl uence on anything that has to do with new pack of pills. contraception. Why shouldn’t women be allowed to No matter what your religious affi lia- protect themselves as they please? tion is, as an employer there needs to be a In reality, companies aren’t losing any separation of church and state. money by adding free contraceptives to Hobby Lobby is owned by David their employees’ health insurance. Green, a famed follower of the Christian The separation of church and state faith, had fi led a lawsuit against the Health must maintain an attitude of neutrality to- By ANGELICE ROMERO medical insurance. and Human Services because they are op- ward religion, it also prevents the govern- Staff Writer This became an issue for employers posed to giving their employees contracep- ment from offi cially recognizing or favor- who do not believe in contraception for re- tion. ing any religion. Full time employees, no matter what ligious, conservative or moral reasons. Apparently, unbeknownst to these em- This debate has become a debate be- company they work for, should get free They fought against this issue, believ- ployers is the fact that birth control pills are tween religious beliefs and women’s rights. contraception from their health insurance ing Obama should not force them to give actually for more than just keeping women Companies that are arguing against providers. medical insurance for something they do from getting pregnant. free birth control through their health care It is less harmful to use contraception not believe in. They are also prescribed for control- insurance aren’t seeing the big picture. than it is to spread diseases and have un- Recently, Obama and his administra- ling menstrual pain, regulation and acne. They are ignoring the fact that people wanted pregnancies. tion have decided to provide a waiver for Giving contraception through medical should have the right to do whatever they President Barack Obama has proposed employers who have religious or moral be- insurance would help low income women want with their body and that imposing that all employers should provide contra- liefs against contraception. to obtain birth control without having to their personal views on their entire com- ception to their employees through their The problem is, it costs much less worry about paying $50 or $60 dollars ev- pany is a violation of our freedoms. Joining clubs on campus leads to opportunity By SUU ELEN MANZANO Staff Writer

Joining a club on campus can get you more connected. Too often, students just come in for class and fail to get involved with campus activities, such as clubs. For my fi rst three years here I fl oated from class to class, focusing on trying to get the good grade. I never stayed on campus much longer than the time it took for me to walk from class to the parking lot. College is about making connections and boosting your resume, all things you can do by getting involved in a club on campus “I regret not having been more in- volved on campus, I wish I would have joined a club and gotten to network and socialize,” said former student Juan Gon- zalez These past couple of years, fi ve other brave individuals and I have decided to charter a club, the International Business Association (IBA). The IBA strives to provide business Suu Elen Manzano | Chronicle Photo students with opportunities to meet, inter- During tabling, clubs set up in the quad at the beginning of the quarter and welcome students to come ask questions, get some free stuff and hopefully join their prospective club. act and learn through events focused on International Business. The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) commuter school. The thing is, most students commute So far it’s been a challenge but the re- is a club on campus dedicated to increasing This was part of the reason I did not here, most students work at or close to ward will be very valuable in the long run. the number of Hispanic college graduates. participate or join any clubs during my fi rst home and don’t see how they can squeeze I’ve had the opportunity to meet fi ve “The HSF has helped me throughout three years on campus. more hours out of the day. like-minded individuals within my same college and has guided me to a path of I commuted to school only two days These days I work slightly less so I fi eld of study who are sure to make great success and has helped me outreach to the out of the week, and worked a full-time can spend more time on campus getting in- connections in my near future. community more,” said student Josue Ro- job. volved in clubs and attending events. I have been able to interact more with driguez. I thought I couldn’t afford to spend My attitude has changed. various faculty members such as our club He fully realizes that joining a club more time at school especially if it meant I realize that the opportunities I get adviser and student alliance coordinator has its advantages both inside and outside driving out an extra day. to meet and network with industry profes- who guide and inspire us as individuals. of an academic setting. “I commute plus I work full time so sionals is amazing. Yet clubs encompass more than aca- Not all students feel they have the I don’t have the extra time,” said student It allows me to wedge my foot in the demics, most of them host events and ser- ability or time to join a school club. Kayla Snipes. door of opportunity and hopefully a better vices for their community. This campus is often referred to as a This isn’t an isolated case. chance at future employment. Chronicle Page 6 Opinions WWhathat makesmakes a goodgood professor?professor?

Julia Matulionis | Chronicle Photo Professors are a major part of our college experience and their teaching style can be a deciding factor when choosing classes, changing your major or follow a new career path. A poor quality professor can also implement these kinds of changes. By JAZMIN JETT ity, I believe a good professor isn’t afraid you halfway means more than anything. son agrees, “She often puts others before Staff Writer to challenge their students. Not with ag- They were once in our shoes so the least herself and is never too busy for her cur- gression and disrespect but by daring their they can do is apply empathy within their rent/former students. I met her my fresh- As students, we enter college with an students to push themselves to their full teaching methods. man year and she treated me like I actu- ideal experience in mind and are often dis- potential and not staying comfortable with Also, professors that leave an imprint ally mattered. She cared enough to check appointed that attending school slowly but what’s going to get them by. and go the extra mile to enlighten us is ap- on me and see if I was keeping up with surely becomes a mechanical attempt at a Often, I feel as if professors diminish preciated. Not just forcing information into my schoolwork and in good spirits,” said degree. their role in our college-going experience. our brains, but rather take it upon them- Johnson. Our only relief is found in our friends, Perhaps they deemed their infl uence selves to make sure every student they Of all the testimonies I received in extra-curricular activities, memories cre- insignifi cant and fi gured they’d just stick encounter is given a lesson that they can regards to Judi, the most captivating com- ated and most importantly our professors. to what’s expected. utilize throughout their life. ment came from Damarea Parker who I personally enjoy learning. I wouldn’t I’m sure many students can attest that I spoke with several students around claimed Judi is, “in tune with the Uni- be consciously putting myself in debt if I the classes they have taken were only bear- campus on what they deem to be a good verse.” didn’t. able because of the professor who taught professor and who they felt demonstrates I too had the pleasure of taking Judi as I fi nd it refreshing to fi rst walk into a them. those attributes. As a result, there was a a professor and can account for the above class and be greeted by a professor with at Who knows, a professor could be the unanimous vote for Professor Judi Cruz testimonies. least a sense of humor. It not only makes determinant factor in one choosing their possessing all of these qualities and more. Though other professors may not have taking the class more enjoyable but in turn major and eventually their career path. Jimmy Ohiri, a student, applauds Cruz the notoriety that Judi’s gained, there are makes the subject matter that much more So what is it about these professors as, “an advocate for helping students adapt many like her that have touched the minds retainable. that makes them so extraordinary? to the university experience.” and hearts of former students and those Aside from a welcoming personal- For starters, their willingness to meet Another CSUSB student, Chris John- who currently attend.

The Weekly Chuckle Gun control has been a hot topic lately, with President Obama addressing the nation regarding recent disasters and the attempt to implement new policies. Main concerns include law enforcement, availability of fi rearms and ammunition, school safety, and mental health. Mental health being the most vague and disconcerting topic due to the fact that decid- ing what constitutes mental health is subjective. Chronicle Page 7 Features A CCoyote’soyote’s gguideuide ttoo VValentine’salentine’s DDayay

Isabel Tejada | Chronicle Photo Steven Mencos and Katie Morrow eagerly wait for V-day.

Isabel Tejada | Chronicle Photo Isabel Tejada | Chronicle Photo Cupid scored the jackpot as students Eva Padilla and Josh Flores fall for each other while making beautiful melodies that run through the halls of the Santos Manuel Student Union. This lovely couple will be spend the whole day together. CSUSB’s ladies speak out about their wishes for this day fi lled with love By SARA GUTIERREZ mini adventure in the second week of Feb- Rock ‘n’ Roll Sushi, located on Uni- have the opportunity to try new tastes. Staff Writer ruary. We have midterms, ladies. versity Parkway, has a new “Lover’s Con- Second, be sweet. Instead, think of something local, af- nection” roll that has been created espe- The biggest terror of Valentine’s Day lowers, chocolate and teddy fordable and enjoyable for both of you. cially for Valentine’s Day. can be picking out the perfect gift. bears, oh my. Valentine’s This could range from dinner to paint ball The roll consists of spicy tuna, crab, “Don’t put too much pressure or Day is upon us once again! shooting. Try something new together, shrimp tempura, cream cheese and is money into one day,” said student Valerie F The onslaught of Val- have an open mind and a good attitude. topped off with spicy mayo, eel sauce, Rodriguez. entine’s promotions and ideas can be “Something different, just not boring green onions and masago, which is defi - Rodriguez continues by saying gifts overwhelming and confusing. No worries movies,” said student Amanda Mendoza nitely a must try. Just a few minutes away should really be heart-felt and thoughtful. though, I have the ladies’ guide to the per- about planning her Valentine’s Day. from school, it is ideal for students with “I’ve been working on a journal for fect Valentine’s Day thanks to the ladies Need some suggestions? only a few hours free on Valentine’s Day. the past year, I write letters to my boy- of CSUSB. CSUSB’s Wellness 2U Medical As- Many couples have Valentine’s Day friend,” said student Briana Sedano. First, we need to be realistic but bold! sociates & The Body Shoppe are offering traditions. “Each year we alternate be- A nice home-cooked meal or dessert Odds are you and your signifi cant free gifts for pre-scheduled Valentine’s tween who picks the restaurant,” said can be just the right gift also. other both have hectic schedules and let’s Day chair massages at a $1 per minute. student Chante Pagan. She said this adds Third, what do us girls want? face it, limited resources. Don’t plan for a This is quite a deal! an element of surprise to the day and they Continued on Pg. 8

CSUSB’s gentlemen give Valentine’s tips for their signifi cant others By KEVIN SCHAEFER es. Then take her out to a nice for guys out there this V-Day? each other. Staff Writer dinner,” said Carlin. Student Robert Villaescu- Valentine’s Day is not just Birds chirping, bees buzz- Student Michael Moody sa said, “You have to do some- for couples, too. Single guys ing, fl owers blooming, love is said, “Flowers. You can never thing corny, because if you do can take the initiative and get in the air and Valentine’s Day go wrong with fl ow- something corny, that extra push from St. Valen- is right around the corner! ers.” they always tine. But what should us guys Even if fall for it.” “A tip I would give is just your Valentine “You to not be afraid. A lot of guys do for our signifi cant other? Kevin Schaefer | Chronicle Photo is far away, have to say ‘Man, I don’t have a Val- Don’t worry! I have your This smiling couple are glad to have each other for V-day. Valentine’s Day guide covered, Valentine’s step out of entine. I don’t even know what Coyote style. Day is still do- your com- to do, should I even ask her?’ The fi rst step to creating able. fort zone Go for it. The worst that can those wonderful Valentine’s “My only plan because that’s happen is she says no and just Day memories is through care- this Valentine’s Day is the only way any- move on,” said student Jose ful planning. to send a letter to a friend thing is ever going to Quintero. Student Eloy Carlin has of mine who is going to school happen,” said Certa. So what do men want from his day already planned out. in Fullerton. I hope to attend Go out of your way this their Valentine? “First I have a midterm, there maybe next year and be Valentine’s Day, do something “Actually, I would like to then after I’m taking off to go with her,” said student Antho- corny and make sure it comes receive movie passes or some- ny Certa. from your heart. If you can’t do thing! Let’s go to the movies. see my lady, thinking about the Kevin Schaefer | Chronicle Photo So what advice do we have that, just try to spend time with usual--chocolate, fl owers, ros- Continued on Pg. 8 This couple is excited to spend Valentine’s day together. Chronicle Page 8 Features e ts giv t den a sho SStudentstu l f ogiver ir al ame ttheirhe all nforce af shot aatt ddancea fame

Photo courtesy of Nancy Matias The Santos Manuel Student Union’s Osher Adult Re-Entry center hosts dance auditions for students to showcase their talent at the “You Down To Dance?” event. Students can expect a variety of dances such as jazz, hip-hop, break dance and lyrical. By MICHAEL A. UMAÑA three consecutive years. Tap, which is a twist from jazz. backup dancer and travel the world, will be Staff Writer Johnson said that the event is meant Students who attend will witness the performing with other talented dancers in a to, "showcase the talent that CSUSB stu- talents that other student dancers possess group routine for the event. ody tingling, heart racing, dents have of dancing." as well as having the opportunity to win As of now the event will have seven body fi lled with energy, The event allows for students to be free prizes that will be given out through- groups performing as well as one solo per- one's mind begins explod- exposed to different arts, cultures, dances, out the event. former. Any student who would like the Bing with ideas, the rush of routines and ways of life they would not be Taylor, a hip-hop dancer who has been opportunity to perform in the showcase adrenaline shooting through every inch of normally exposed to. dancing for 13 years, is one of the perform- is encouraged to attend the next auditions the body. Students are urged to come to the ers dancing at the event. that will take place on Feb. 21 from 6-9 Those are the feelings dancers such as dance showcase. Every year around 300 Taylor has danced for organizations p.m. in the SMSU Theater. Raven Taylor say they feel this every time students attend. such as "Bre Dance Studio," "Elevate" All types of styles are welcome. they perform their dance routines. Students can look forward to many and "University Dance Company" here at Johnson asks that anyone wishing to The Santos Manuel Student Union's different dances, with infl uences from all CSUSB. audition is encouraged to bring their own Osher Adult Re-Entry Center (OARC) around the world as well as infl uenced by When asked why she dances, Taylor music and the performance piece they wish here at CSUSB is hosting auditions for a other dances themselves. explains that she dances and continues to showcase for the event. dance showcase that will be held on Tues- Such dances that are witnessed at the dancing because, "It's my therapy, it's what If any student has any question regard- day, Feb. 26 from 6-8 p.m. in the SMSU event include jazz, a Caribbean and Latin I love, and what I want to do for the rest ing the auditions or the event itself, they Event Center. infl uenced dance, lyrical, a combination of of my life. I turn into a different person, are urged to contact Chris Johnson at the Chris Johnson, OARC lead student as- classical ballet with the fl exibility of jazz, something inside takes over. It's my es- OARC in room SMSU 111 Mon. through sistant, explained the purpose behind the hip-hop and break dance, (both that origi- cape." Thur. 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Fri. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. or showcase here and why it has been held for nate here in the United States) and even Taylor, who has hopes of becoming a call at (909) 537-5253.

What CSUSB men really like for V-day Continued from Pg. 7 Don’t get caught up in what to give, just make sure you do. Guys, don’t forget I’m not really into getting a rose or choc- how much Valentine’s Day means. olates. But anything that comes from a Carlin sums it up best. “Don’t forget girl’s heart is cool, anything that she wants Valentine’s Day, at all. Make her the prior- to give any guy would take it,” said Quin- ity, spoil her and just be with her if you tero. can’t do anything at all just spend time and “Every guy loves food,” said Villaes- be with her.” cusa. All of the roses and chocolate are just Students like Certa just want to spend expressions of that love. But, it is the love Isabel Tejada | Chronicle Photo Students Eva Padilla and Josh Flores make the cutest couple, with music and love fl owing through the halls of the SMSU. time with their Valentine. itself that is most important. Don’t forget!

Helpful Valentine tips for CSUSB’s ladies to surprise their signifi cant others Continued from Pg. 7 The ladies mostly want to love how you feel everyday. “Valentine’s Day is a happy If you’re single don’t sweat spend time with their signifi cant “You can do tiny little things day to be with the person you it. Have a girl’s day, get a mani- “I’ve always wanted a blue others. all year round. Like getting their love the most,” said student cure and go shopping. rose,” said Nanette Sicairos. Also, remember Valentine’s favorite Starbucks drink or pick- Janay Palicte. End the night with a nice A number of the girls I in- Day is a single day! Don’t have ing a fl ower from the garden,” The day is about “showing dinner and dessert with your terviewed emphasized the gifts impossible expectations. said student Lucia Venegas. your loved one how special and girls. don’t have to be large or expen- This holiday is a single day Lastly, what does Valen- thankful you are for them,” said Enjoy your day with the per- sive. in the year. Show the ones you tine’s mean to you? Mendoza. son of your choice and have fun! Chronicle Page 9 Features COYOTE STUDENT PROFILE Kati Russo wins student fi lm Gold Award By MEGAN SPENCER The premise is about a girl who gets Staff Writer interrogated for being a compulsive shop- lifter. ati Russo came to CSUSB When I watched it for the fi rst time, I and found her passion. was surprised to see the quality that came She has been rewarded from students. I defi nitely give this short Kfor her dedication to fi lm- fi lm two thumbs up! making. Despite the fi lm’s genre, the competi- Russo was recently granted the Gold tion is no laughing matter, Russo refl ects Award for her student fi lm “23 Hours.” on the underlying process by stating, “Our The Gold Award, presented by Cali- group had to submit our fi lm and fi ll out fornia Film Awards, is a nationally rec- paperwork listing everyone who worked ognized award that provides a forum for on it and how they participated.” talented fi lmmakers to be recognized for The California Film Awards jury pan- their work, creativity and achievements. el watched all the submissions and chose The California Film Awards held a who won. There were hundreds and hun- red carpet dinner event this year on Jan. dreds of submissions, making the compe- 26 at Bahia Resort Hotel in San Diego. tition pretty tough. The event was marked by red carpets “We were all competing for the most and speeches, “All of the winners got to prestigious title you can receive for a fi lm, walk the red carpet and the press asked so it was a challenge to say the least,” said about our fi lm,” said Russo, “during din- Russo. Megan Spencer | Chronicle Photo ner, people were giving speeches and As challenging and fi erce as the com- With some hard work and the help of her companions, Kati Russo made CSUSB proud by bringing home the Gold Award. the winners got to go up and accept their petition was, this project relied heavily on award.” the direction of Russo and her abilities to said Russo. “Even if you have the smallest inter- Although Russo maintains the credit lead. She expresses how it does not matter est in fi lm-making, pursue it! It was the for the project, she did not work alone. “Before I came to CSUSB I didn’t where you receive the education but how best decision I ever made and it has taken To create this fi lm, Russo worked see myself as a fi lmmaker. It wasn’t un- you apply what you have learned. You can me so much farther then I ever imagined. with a group of fi ve other students--Ca- til I started taking basic fi lm courses my receive education from anywhere, but it is Don’t be afraid to do something different rissa Constantine, Paul Lopez, Shannon freshman year that I fell in love with it. how you put it in to action that makes the and if you give it one hundred percent, Luster and Daniel Ladd. Never would I have thought I could come difference. your work will pay off.” “23 Hours” won its award for being this far with fi lm making. It is crazy how Russo gives her advice for students If you’re interested in watching this categorized as a dark comedy/ interroga- something you do in a college class could who are interested in pursuing fi lm-mak- short fi lm you can view it under “23 tion. allow you to win such an amazing title,” ing as a career. Hours” on YouTube.

Photo courtesy of Nancy Matias Drag queens Pandora Boxx and Morgan McMichaels, along side Drag king Landon Cider were just a few of the superstars of the Pride Center’s “Fierce! A Night of Drag.” The crowd went wild as each took the stage and put on an unforgettable show. Dramatic makeup and big personalities take over CSUSB Continued from Pg. 1 sonation and a side-splitting IE Cholo routine; and Raven, After doing a little research once I got back to my dorm the “RuPaul’s Drag Race” superstar who looked beautiful my friend and I were shocked. My fi rst reaction was that For any drag newcomers, the shows are usually fl ashy in her outfi ts. “She is not a woman, she is a man. They are all men or and loud, with performers lip-synching to songs that goes One of Raven’s outfi ts was particularly stunning; she transgenders.” along with their drag persona. Some are sultry and sexy, pranced around the room in a massive brown afro and a I thought drag shows where only in Thailand since others are high energy and acrobatic, and many are humor- Missoni one-piece swimsuit that was reminiscent of the transgenders and gays are very popular there. ous and side-splitting. 1970s. The Pride Center provides a platform for social justice Drag performer and emcee Morgan McMichaels start- It was also Mayhem’s birthday, so she was showered by as it is related to the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans- ed the show with an awesome Gwen Stefani imperson- students with ones, fi ves and the occasional ten or twenty. gender, queer, intersex and asexual, where they provide a ation. She sashayed down the catwalk to the tune of “Just Being an international student from Korea, I did not safe, comfortable and open academic environment for all a Girl,” and “Spiderwebs.” know what the drag show was about. When I arrived at the persons on campus. The other queens included Pandora Boxx, who did a SMSU to watch the show, I said to my friend, “She is so They serve to the greater campus community, through hilarious performance based on the movie “Bridesmaids;” beautiful,” and wondered what the drag show part of the education, advocacy and social justice. As well as educat- Mayhem Miller, who seemed to be made of glitter; So- event was. ing and advocating on issues such as homophobia, het- nique, who expertly exhibited her acrobatic skills; Landon It was a little weird at fi rst, but as time went by, it be- erosexism, inclusive language, and other sexual or gender Cider, the only drag king, who did a great Pitbull imper- came fun and I began to enjoy the show. identity issues. Chronicle Page 10 Arts & Entertainment By MEGAN DAVIS The particular meaning for the phrase Copy Editor means to look within one’s self and be identifi able with ultimate reality. While n the past few years indie folk none of the band members are particularly bands have exploded on the religious they have revealed that they all music scene. But now there is a grew up in Christian households and many Inew group on the scene who is TThathat AArtrt TThouhou of their songs have religious references, in- steadily gaining a large fan base and hopes eexplodesxplodes oontonto tthehe sscenecene cluding their songs “Without Me Around” to join the ranks of their indie folk icons. and “Devil.” The Riverside band joined together in When asked what the bands hopes and 2010 and is comprised of college students goals were for themselves they were quite all with extensive musical backgrounds. straightforward. The band is led by vocalist/guitarist Paschke stated, “If I could spend my Jaron Paschke and is backed by lead guitar life playing music for a living I would be Michael Perez as well as drummer/backup totally fi ne with that.” Perez agreed but vocalist and CSUSB student Jake Reece. also stated, “It doesn’t have to be big.” While the band has only been together We enjoy playing and we enjoy doing for a few years, each of its members has an it even just for ourselves.” Reece agreed impressive musical history. wholeheartedly, stating that, “Even if we Paschke, now 20, has been singing only ever play for smaller venues, it has and playing guitar since he was 12 years been amazing to share these experiences old, and is the lyricist for the band, com- with our fans.” ing up with their innovative and creative I myself have been to a handful of their songs. shows and in addition to sounding great Perez has been playing guitar for about live, it was amazing to see their devoted ten years now and is profi cient on the piano fans standing in the audience singing along as well, having been familiarized with that to the songs that they have memorized. for about 17 years. “It means the world to us to see these Reece has been no stranger to the people come out to these small venues and drums for his entire life. His father, also a support us and our music,” said Reece. drum enthusiast, taught him to play when So what can you expect from That he was just nine years old. Art Thou? Apart from the amazing musi- Reece went on to perfect his skills cal capabilities, relatable songs and swoon with Martin Luther King High School’s -worthy vocals, the band has a sense of au- drum line throughout his high school ca- thenticity and maturity that is hard to fi nd. reer and has also become an instructor for These guys play their hearts out and drum line at a local high school in addition by the end of their fi rst song you feel like to playing with That Art Thou. you have a real connection with them. When asked how they came up with That Art Thou is currently booking their name, Paschke revealed that it was shows for the upcoming months and their actually a concept taken from a college schedule and seven songs off their album world religions course where the class fo- Photos courtesy of Ryan Scott Welsh To Say the Least are available on their cused on Hinduism. Riverside based band That Art Thou joined in 2010 is motivated and inspired by singer Dallas Green from City and Colour. Facebook.

SStudenttudent Spotlight:Spotlight: Greenland, stand up! By MARTIN SOLANO easier for her to get hired. “I wanted to get Staff Writer more experience and learn more.” This is her second quarter at CSUSB We may not always get to do what we and she is currently taking her fourth ce- desire, but when you fi nd your passion, it’s ramics class as a student. only right to chase it. She came to CSUSB from Wyoming This week, I was privileged enough to because she wanted the opportunity to ex- interview Art major, Lena Augusta Olsen, plore more of the country. as she took me inside the CSUSB ceramic She enjoys California’s warm weather studio. and feels that San Bernardino is the best Olsen recalls her youth growing up in option for her to be in California. Greenland, and how she began doing art. As a foreign exchange student from “As long as I remember, I have always the National Student Exchange Program, been playing, and trying to be creative. I she found it hard to get accepted by a lot of was usually just home in my room, so I had other universities. to do something to entertain myself,” said CSUSB gave her the opportunity to Olsen. explore its great art program. However, art was not something that Currently she is focusing on ceramic she thought she could fi nd a long term ca- projects due to her class schedule. reer in. However, she is versatile and enjoys After high school, she decided to study all forms of art. social work, hoping she could at least help “I enjoy working with ceramics, paint- people that way. ing and drawing. [But] right now I mostly Still in Greenland and studying so- work with ceramics,” said Olsen. Martin Solano | Chronicle Photos cial work, Olsen got the opportunity to be “I can’t really see myself doing any- a theater assistant for a local production thing else” she says, “I’ve grown so much company making props and sewing cos- and so fast in just these two years since tumes. I’ve been here than I’ve ever been in one It was working in theater that made isolated spot,” said Olsen. her realize her true calling. After graduating, she plans to go back She gave up social work, applied to home to Greenland and put everything she University of Wyoming as a Theater major has learned into action. and began her journey as an artist. In a country that lacks “diversity and Olsen continued that as she got older, inspiration,” Lena plans to bring her art out she began to lose interest in subjects that and work for, or start up her own produc- weren’t art related. tion company. For her, art is, “just the most easiest, Greenland is a big country with a fun thing to do.” small population of 57,000, but Olsen is Since the education level in Greenland skilled, passionate and determined to be is so low, Olsen left home because she felt noticed, reach her goals and make a differ- that if she got an education, it would be ence in her homeland. Chronicle Page 11 Arts & Entertainment Students express love for music outside of the classroom By YEANA KIM people can hear it. If people are interested and want to should be open to whatever they hear, this Staff Writer Normally the hardest part for the Small bring their own band from outside the mu- way they can get a different perception of Ensemble team is setting up the entire per- sic department they would have to fi ll out how the musicians act towards music. he Coyote Music Society or- formance, such as getting all the sounds forms outside the offi ce or with the Coyote Moreover, they will also have an idea ganized the Small Ensemble up together, but the team said they have a Music Society, in their offi ce in PA 219. of the music department and what the stu- Monday, Feb. 4 where stu- structure that they usually formulate with. Auditions are held at the beginning dents are about. Tdents from the music depart- The program lasted one hour straight of every quarter where aspiring artists can Sophomore Hyun Chu enjoyed the ment were welcome to perform any kind with many songs covered by multiple stu- turn in their forms and audition. concert very much. He mentioned, “I could of music regardless of their major. It is a dents. Normally everyone who signs up plays see passion and love of the performers for concert of total musical freedom. “Baby, One More Time” by Britney in the concert, however prior hearings are the music through the concert. There was no set theme but the pur- Spears was performed by guitar and vocal- held to make sure it is appropriate. Zemanek encourages that everyone pose of it is just to give students a chance ist Mathew Zemanek. The money that they receive from the comes to the concert and support the mu- to express themselves in a way they may Other songs like “His Eye On The concert goes to scholarships for music de- sic department next time around. They will not be able to in their classes. Sparrow” by Lauryn Hill & Tanya Blount partment students. have a Small Ensemble Night again on Also, it is a good chance for the stu- was covered by vocalist Abir Naim, Denise For people who do not have experi- May 13. dent composers to play their own songs so Tillman and piano player Peter Roeleveld. ence of playing music, Zemanek said, “You A few students decided to create an don’t really have to read a textbook or read original song performed by themselves. an article to know good music when you Isaias Sifuentes was the guitar and vocalist hear it. in her own song, “One More Time.” You will see some of the students on The concert occurs every quarter and stage that will sing, play or perform with it is open to the whole school. It is not just passion for the love of the music.” for people in the music department. He goes on to say that audiences

Yeana Kim | Chronicle Photos The Coyote Music Society organizes a Small Ensemble for students to express their love for music outside of the classroom, which included covers of songs from Lauryn Hill and Britney Spears along with original songs performed by the students.

CCOYOTEOYOTE WATCHWATCH: What do you have to say? What if one day you woke up and you had the chance to record an album with any artist you wanted? By ADAM GHOSSEIN Staff Writer

This week for Coyote Watch, we asked several students on campus if they were a singer, Brenda Luis which established singer or artist would they want to be featured on their debut album. Erick Mota Junior Junior

“Probably Selena Gomez. She’s the same “Miguel or Eminem. He has a really age as me. She has a Hispanic background good voice and he has made a lot of good like me. She makes really good music like songs like ‘Adorn’ and ‘Do You’. My next “A Year Without Rain.” choice would be Eminem, he’s the best Her songs don’t have dumb lines like rapper alive and it’d be an honor to have some of the newer ones have.” him on my album.”

Emmanuel Rodriguez Nancy Castillo Senior Freshman “Julian Casablancas and then Bob Dylan. Julian cause he’s modern and he writes “Phora or Kendrick Lamar. Kendrick lyrics for a band he started called The Lamar’s songs have different meanings to Strokes. different people. Phora is really good and I He opened the door for other bands and he like the fact that he’s hood but the way he was a big inspiration for me growing up. talks and what he talks about in his rap is He brings back classic rock music. Bob surprising. He has a good mentality. Dylan cause he’s the man. He writes so I like Miguel’s voice and his music is much enlightening lyrics. His music really enjoyable to listen to when I’m relaxing. Photo courtesy of Hollywood Records makes you think.” Photo courtesy of Shady Records Chronicle Page 12 Arts & Entertainment Zombies can fi nd true love too By MARIA PERRY The movie emphasizes that it takes Staff Writer more than just food to keep people going. Humans are very social creatures that seek “Warm Bodies” is not just another to be understood by others. zombie movie. “Warm Bodies” doesn’t just associ- The fi lm’s main focus isn’t always on ate this necessity to the humans hunting zombies attacking humans or getting their the zombies but also to the zombies them- head shot off, but the importance love has selves. in a person’s or monster’s (if that is an ac- The zombies also experience prejudice curate term) life. like many people do in their lives, it is just It shows the power love has through a different type of prejudice. They were the ever-growing bond between zombie commonly thought to only be able to grunt and human and how sometimes the most but when the humans made contact, they gruesome monsters lie inside of us. learned they can also talk. “Warm Bodies” is number one in the They are also associated with the box offi ce. The fi lm is also based on a nov- monsters that are completely apathetic to el by Isaac Marion, with a screenplay writ- the world and only want one thing, they ten by Jonathan Levine. also have a sense of how things were and The cast includes John Malkovich as how things could be and form relationships Grigio, Julie’s zombie-killing father; Nich- with other zombies and humans, protect- olas Hoult as R, a zombie that is not like Photos courtesy of Summit Entertainment ing them from harm or keeping them out the other zombies; and Teresa Palmer as Zombie movies and TV shows still show popularity in 2013 with box offi ce hit “Warm Bodies” featuring Nicholas Hoult. of danger. Although R was not able to understand Julie, a girl who is fed up with her father why he was protecting a human, he was Grigio’s need to protect her in a zombie- able to understand she was in danger. In ridden world doing this, he showed that he cared for the “Warm Bodies” gives us a new per- enemy enough to protect them and never spective on a monster that is usually seen wanted to actually hurt anyone. from one side, since most wouldn’t view Before meeting R, Julie had only one zombies as sentient creatures because they opinion about zombies. Her father had ex- are too busy maintaining their hunger for pressed that they were dangerous creatures human brains or fl esh. This new perspec- that will kill no matter what. When R didn’t tive is further emphasized by the fact that eat her right away, she probably thought the story is narrated by a zombie. he was saving her for later. However, she They humanize the zombies even more gradually realized that he was protecting when they start to have them show emo- her. tions that humans would normally have, “Warm Bodies” further emphasizes such as guilt when, in the past, zombies the idea that though we all look different, have usually been portrayed as creatures, speak different and have different ideas, we Teresa Palmer (left) and Nicholas Hoult (right) show the power of love between zombie and human in Warm Bodies. which only really have one focus: survival. all experience the same emotions.

Production students proving that “Local Matters” By SHANNON LUSTER the works. Staff Writer “Local Matters” may team up with KVCR, a TV station owned by San Ber- CSUSB’s student-produced TV show, nardino Valley College, to collaborate on “Local Matters,” provides students with working together towards producing more the opportunity to gain real-world knowl- shows, which may happen as soon as next edge of the entertainment industry while year, according to Professor Mike Wich- attending college. man. The fi rst show is scheduled to air on Wichman and the students sometimes Feb. 12 and 14 at the top of each hour from have meetings at the beginning of the 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Inland Empire Media class time where they all sit down around Group’s channel 3, according to James a table in the production lab to watch and Trotter, video production coordinator at constructively critique each other’s stories Academic Computer and Media. in a friendly environment, fostering team A story showcasing famous comedian growth. Gabriel Iglesias’ recent performance at Students can create their reels, a col- Coussoulis Arena hits the “Local Matters” lection of stories they have worked on and channel on YouTube Feb. 21, according to take it with them on job interviews to show student producer Taylor Ruthford. potential employers, making this class a Students write, produce, fi lm and edit great stepping stone between the academic a minimum of three stories by the end of world and the workplace, according to the quarter. Wichman. Rehearsals occur before fi lming in the Ruthford agrees that “Local Matters” production lab here on campus, provid- is, “a great jumping point and a bridge ing students with the chance to familiarize from school to the actual business world.” themselves with different roles like the di- This class is offered every fall, winter rector, news-anchors, switcher and others. and spring quarter. Filming often takes place in the lab on “I would recommend taking ‘Local and off campus in locations like Saturation Matters’ to my friends,” said student Ma- Fest, which is an annual art and music fes- rio Orellana. tival in downtown Riverside. Spring quarter is just around the cor- Students have the chance to edit their ner and many students are signing up for stories in the production lab on campus. classes or preparing to sign up for them Every computer has the editing software and should take note of the experience they such as Final Cut Pro 7 and 10 installed. can gain from joining “Local Matters.” The story topics have ranged from Seize the opportunity to become part gold panning in the California desert, to of the “Local Matters” team by enrolling the steps on how coffee is made in a fac- in the TV production class this upcoming Shannon Luster | Chronicle Photos tory, as well as other stories currently in spring quarter. CSUSB students apply real life production skills to “Local Matters” show fi lmed on campus and aired on IEMG’s channel. Chronicle Page 13 Arts & Entertainment MMyy BBloodyloody VValentinealentine ffollowsollows uupp ddecadesecades llaterater wwithith MMBVBV

Photo courtesy of Creation Records My Bloody Valentine released their long anticipated album titled MBV on Feb. 2 that proves that nothing has changed. By ZYRUS CRUZ the band has become a mythic rock band in Staff Writer their absence. My Bloody Valentine has joined the Mellow, dark and warm guitar sounds ranks of top artists such as Jay-Z, Kanye fi ll the ears of listeners of the new album West and other chart-toppers with their re- by the band My Bloody Valentine. lease this past Saturday. My Bloody Valentine is, "One of the According to huffi ngtonpost.com, most unique bands of the alt-rock era, in- “The band released the album on their troducing a groundbreaking concoction of website on Saturday night, and the site discordant effects and fragile melodies and promptly crashed under the burden of what kick-starting Britain’s late eighties dream- must be an impressive amount of traffi c.” pop scene,” according to Rolling Stone. I'm surprised the site crashed due to The long anticipated album, titled the amount of traffi c. Honestly, I can't be- MBV, was released Feb. 2 on the band's lieve that it received as many visitors as it website. did. According to telegraph.co.UK, it has MBV consists of nine songs all dis- taken My Bloody Valentine 22 years to playing emotions with excessive use of make a follow up to their classic 1991 al- instruments of a guitar rather than words. bum Loveless. The web also mentions that The guitars are overpowering and it was hard to hear the lyrics to the song. I was reading the lyrics and trying to follow it in the song, but it still wasn't clear or easy to follow along. Pitchfork.com states, “The guitar has become synonymous with regression, a Earn your credential and master’s degree symbol used to evoke something from the past. And that might seem at fi rst equally in education at APU. true here, since the tone of Shields' guitar is so clearly connected to the sounds he pio- neered two decades ago." "But no one believes more deeply than Kevin Shields in the expressive power of the processed guitar, and the music here turns out to be more about feeling than style.” As for the songs on the track, it just depends on your taste. “After the fi rst track I was hooked. I must have listened to this album over four times already,” said student John Cum- mings. I could barely stand listening to this Nedra Graham album one time, the thought of a second Santa Fe Middle School listen scared me. Single-Subject Teaching Credential, 2004 Others do not feel the same way for this bands new album and after listening to the fi rst track “She Found Love,” that was enough for student Jacklyn Herpacio. “It’s kind of dark. I feel scared when Complete your degree in as little as 12 months. I listen to this type of music,” said Her- Azusa Pacific offers: pacio. It seems that the album did not live up • Convenient classes at eight Southern California locations and online. to the hype. • More than 60 program opportunities in teaching, counseling, physical education, and administration. I felt that this was a very dark album and you either have to be on something to • NCATE-accredited programs recognized by all 50 states and internationally. understand what the tracks are trying to say or you have to love the sound of blaring guitar strings. Classes start throughout the year. If I was more into emo, gothic or rock genres this would defi nitely hit, but I'm not. Contact us today! So if you are looking to get your spe- (800) 825-5278 cial someone a gift on Valentine’s one may www.apu.edu/explore/education want to pass on My Bloody Valentine’s [email protected] MBV, otherwise you may get one bloody valentine. Chronicle Page 14 Sports Women’s basketball dominates at home

By BRENDA ACUNA closed the gap by 4 points early in the second 29-25. Asst. News Editor The Coyotes acted quickly to strengthen their lead, but Pomona forward Ashley Boggs snapped Guard Eliza Dy’s agility outdid the Bronco’s in- the 6-0 CSUSB run with a three-pointer from the herent toughness last Friday as the Coyotes pulled a left corner, cutting the lead to 37-30. 65-57 win over Cal Poly Pomona, improving to 8-11 After Gipson knocked down a shot to put the overall and 6-9 in the CCAA. Coyotes’ lead at 47-36 with eight minutes to play, Dy was a threat to the Broncos offense early in the Broncos used a 10-0 run to make it a one posses- the fi rst half, reaching low to grab sion game. the ball away from Pomona’s for- But the Pomona defense failed to ward Ashley Boggs. slow down Gipson who demolished Both teams traded baskets About twenty their chances of taking the lead, scor- early in the fi rst half with CPP up minutes after the ing her second 3-pointer of the game 7-6 in the fi rst three minutes into at the 5-minute mark and maintaining the game. game, Eliza Dy stood the lead to the end. Their slight lead was short In the end, the Coyotes fi nished lived as the Coyotes had a 7-2 run, outside the locker with a 65-57 win, with four team capitalizing on the Broncos’ mul- members in double fi gures. tiple turnovers. room with an ice They had 24 points in the paint, About twenty minutes after the Broncos, 26. the game, Eliza Dy stood outside pack pressed heavily Gipson was prolifi c on offense the locker room with an ice pack against her knee. and defense, averaging 18 points in pressed heavily against her knee. her last three games. “We had a series of travels that She downplayed her effort after- shortened our run, but we pulled ward, saying merely, “practice makes through,” said Dy. “We had a series of me get better when it comes to pres- Dy, recovering from ACL sur- sure shooting.” gery, showed no signs of pain on travels that shortened The triumph was most notable for the court as she fi nished with 11 the Coyotes getting to the line, scoring points, eight of those at the free our run, but we pulled a season high 20 on 28 attempts. throw line. through,” said Dy. CSUSB had the largest lead by 11 Equally impressive was ju- points in the second half. nior Taylor Gipson, who scored 18 “We’re playing better team ball,” points and had 5 rebounds off the bench. said a terse Dy after the game. “We’re playing more The Coyotes (8-11), coming off a road loss to of a running game.” Cal State Dominguez Hills, were dominant in the Taylor summed it up more succinctly, saying, fi rst half, jumping out to leads of 11-7 and 25-18. “man-to-man defense contributed to our win.” They were up 27-20 at halftime. The victory snapped the Coyotes’ four-game Brenda Acuna | Chronicle Photo After struggling in the fi rst half the Broncos, losing streak against the Broncos, who left knowing Freshman Adriana Brodie fi ghts between two of Cal Poly’s Broncos to retrieve the rebound. who played without their top scorer Jennifer Judge, that the Coyotes are tougher. Chronicle Page 15 Sports

By INNO SITA we are hoping to fi ght even stronger. Staff Writer Our goal is to learn from our previous performances and fi gure out how to fi x CSUSB Women’s Water Polo team that,” said junior driver Alison Glaser. are diving down a tough season start but “This year, the team is so strong, they are still rising up strong. we have a ton of great players,” said After coming so close to a win dur- junior goalkeeper Kelsey Purkiss. “We ing overtime in their third season game have a different vibe on the team this against Whittier College on Jan. 27, year. We’re extremely motivated and al- they still remain positive and ready to ways working towards our goals.” win. “We decided this year that our main Since they were close to grasping goal is to work on our communication,” their fi rst win, the Coyotes according to Glaser. “As will have another chance long as we keep working to face the same team on on it, we will eventually March 22. “We’re get to the next level.” The Coyotes are look- extremely Head coach and for- ing forward to proving mer CSUSB water polo themselves and are confi - motivated and player Sarah Reneker be- dent they’ll win the rest of lieves that this new team is their games. always working working hard. The double header towards our goals.” “We have a lot of little weekend against UC San things to work on, which Diego and CSU Northridge is good compared to huge on Feb. 2 was arguably the Kelsey Purkiss things, so [these] little toughest games they played. Goalkeeper things will end up taking As a new team, the care of the big picture,” players are establishing their goal—to said Reneker. provide the best performance for a great “I’m confi dent that it will allow WWaterater polopolo victory. us to outshine the teams that are on UC San Diego, which has an over- our level or lower ones. It’s a learning all record of 6-1, picked up two wins experience, therefore I use it as a win at Cal Baptist to become the 7th rank even though it’s a loss. We gain a lot team. They came out very strong on the of strength and knowledge from those wworkingorking hhardard iinn fi rst half of both games. games.” According to junior utility Shelby She added, “their performances McCliman, believes this was the best compared to the fi rst, it’s unreal. they played all year. They give me their all and efforts “We came out fi ghting hard, we every single time. They constantly con- aandnd ooutut ooff wwaterater ended up losing, but we will still do tinue to work on everything I asked the best as we always have. Next week, them work on.”

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Men’s basketball powers through weekend By BRANDON LANDRUM ing the Golden Eagles 39-42. Staff Writer In the second half, the Coyotes decid- ed that they have to come out and be ag- The CSUSB men’s basketball team gressive in order to get the win. is still on fi re and continues to play great Standing in the Coyotes way of win- basketball extending their winning streak ning was the tough defense of the Golden to six. Eagles. The Coyotes shot 30 percent from The Coyotes played their last two the fi eld in the second half and managed to games on the road in Los Angeles against shoot 66 percent from the free throw line. the Golden Eagles of CSU Los Angeles on Towards the end of the game, the Coyotes Feb. 1, and then headed to Carson to take had trailed 66-65 with 10 seconds to go on the Toros of CSU Dominguez Hills on with the ball in their possession. Feb. 2. Junior Joshua Gouch put up a shot at- The Coyotes were in for a battle tempt and missed but Kwame Alexander against the Golden Eagles, escaping with was there for the last second tip in as the a 67-66 win in dramatic fashion. buzzer sounded that lifted the Coyotes to In the fi rst half, the Coyotes got off to a 67-66 win. a rusty start but quickly bounced back with “It was a good win and I’m glad we the help of junior guard Brian Goins and were able to extend the winning streak. It sophomore Jamari Simmons. was hard to get the momentum going but at Both Goins and Simmons scored nine the end we came out with the victory,” said points. As a team in the fi rst half, the Coy- Alexander. otes shot 13-31 from the fi eld and 5-10 The Coyotes traveled to Carson for from the three-point line. Saturday’s game to take on the Toros of The Coyotes went into halftime trail- CSU Dominguez Hills. In the fi rst half, the Coyotes got off to a slow start but picked up the pace as they went on. Goins started off hot in the fi rst half hitting 3-4 from beyond the three- point line and 5-8 from the fi eld leading all scores with 15 points in the fi rst half. Alex- ander was right behind him with six points. Going into halftime, the Coyotes were trailing 41-43. In the second half, the Coyotes got back to their winning traits as they gained momentum and kept rolling. Alexander led the second half with 15 Brandon Landrum | Chronicle Photo points and grabbed fi ve rebounds, along The Coyotes continue to improve and excel during practice. Continued on Pg. 16 Sports Monday, February 11 2013 Baseball bats in another win By KRISTOPHER SARIKAS dition, Azusa outfi elder Richie Billy Hamilton making the fi nal tello all hit home runs, contribut- Staff Writer Brown doubled down, allowing score 9-5. ing to the Coyote victory. Biagini to reach home plate, mak- Before the season started, Furthermore, the Cougars The CSUSB Coyotes tamed ing the score 1-3 in Azusa’s favor. Head Coach Don Parnell stated were only able to make fi ve hits the Azusa Pacifi c Cougars with a Coyote Infi elder Jake Pilker- the team's most prominent weak- against the Coyotes leaving the fi nal score of nine to fi ve on Feb. ton answered and scored a run in ness was their youth. diamond with a 1-3 record for the 7 advancing to a season record the fourth, making the score 2-3 However the young team has season. of 3-0. in favor of the Cougars. proven to be a force to be reck- In addition after that game At the end of the fi rst in- During the fi fth inning, Coy- oned with. the all time series between Azusa ning the Coyotes had zero runs ote infi elder Curtis Cassise scored Castello led the Coyotes Pacifi c and CSUSB stands at 13- and one hit by outfi elder Aar- on a sacrifi ce fl y by infi elder with three RBIs and Hamilton 13. on Beckley, with one runner Trevor McMaster tying up the followed close behind with two On the other hand, the Coy- left on base. game 3-3. RBIs. otes continue to display their During the second in- The Coyotes regained con- Junior pitchers James Trebus dominance this season increasing ning the Coyotes took the trol during the sixth inning with a and Kerry Kelley struck out 11 their record to 3-0 for the season. lead scoring the fi rst run score by Pilkerton on a single by Azusa Cougars, eight for Trebus Come out to Fiscalini fi eld of the game, with a home shortstop Christian Gomez. and three for Kelley. this Thursday and Friday at 2 run from fi rst basemen The Cougars were unable to Seniors Andrew Harrison, p.m. as the Coyotes take on the Andrew Harrison and score during the sixth inning after Billy Hamilton, and Michael Cas- Cal Poly Pomona Broncos. ended the inning with Cougar infi elder Joel Belk struck three hits and two run- out at the plate. ners on base. The Coyotes took a com- Later in the manding lead during the seventh fourth inning the inning when outfi elder Michael Cougars showed Castello brought in two runners their fi rst signs with a home run making the score of life, scoring 7-3. two runs on a The Cougars answer back triple by Cou- in the eighth inning scoring two gar outfi elder runs making the score 7-5 in the Domenic Bi- Coyotes' favor. agini which Later in the fi nal inning the brought in Coyotes increased their lead to two RBIs. seal the deal, scoring two more Kristopher Sarikas | Chronicle Photos In ad- runs on a home run by infi elder The team takes a rest in the dugout during practice while head coach Don Parnell talks to them. Coyotes unable to keep up with Tritons By ANTHONY MORALES Commenting on their fi rst offi cial loss fi elder Charlotte Galzote to score the sec- Staff Writer against UCSD head coach Tacy Duncan ond and last run for the Coyotes. said, “It was a tough game, we didn’t play Unfortunately, the Coyotes were left This past Wednesday the Coyote soft- our best. We made a lot of little mistakes empty handed at the end of the weekend ball team lost both of their games against and a lot of inexperience out on the fi eld.” Battling against a competitive team, the second ranked team in the nation, UC Freshman pitcher Kacey Cota said, Duncan admitted, “I guess if we we’re go- San Diego Tritons with a disappointing “I think we’re going to do so good [sic] ing to lose to somebody might as well lose loss of 8-0 in the opener and 8-2 in the sec- against UCSD, a whole lot better than Sat- to somebody whose ranked second in the ond game. urday.” nation.” During the fi rst game senior infi elders In game two, the Coyotes looked for a During Tuesday’s practice the team Alyssa Flores and Monica Ferguson and win but were quickly left behind when the was working hard on drills to come to- sophomore outfi elder Victoria Lievanos Tritons scored six runs in the fi rst inning. gether as a whole. Pitchers were drilled on were the only players to have base hits in The Coyotes’ defense stood strong for hitting their spots and being ahead of the the opener. the next four innings keeping the Tritons batters. Unfortunately their efforts weren’t scoreless until the sixth inning when they Duncan said, “We’re working on slot enough to put the Coyotes on the score- scored their last two runs. defense, bunk coverage, fi rst and third and board and they were left scoreless at the Hopes remained high when Flores our steals. We need to fi x a few things and end of the fi fth inning when the game was managed to hit a solo home run during the have a different approach.” called to an end. second inning that brought in the fi rst run Out of nine starters on the team, six The Tritons, on the other hand, came for the Coyotes. of them are freshman and sophomores who in strong since the start and scored four of Meanwhile, shortstop Jacqueline Lo- have a lot to learn according to Duncan. their eight runs in the second inning. pez had an RBI that brought home out- “We have a young team and they made little mistakes they haven’t learned from yet. Playing at this level is a big difference from high school ball to their fi rst college game,” stated Duncan, “They have a lot to Men’s basketball dominates learn and improve on.” Anticipating to come back on the fi eld Dominguez Hills because they were in is senior player Britney Butler, who has Continued from Pg. 15 third place and it knocked them out of suffered from a Ulnar Collateral Ligament with sixth man Simmons who came off their play,” said Simmons. (UCL) injury. the bench scoring eight points. At the end, With their six game winning streak, She’s currently waiting to get cleared the Coyotes beat the Toros 80-71. the CSUSB men’s basketball team is from her doctor to play once again. The Coyotes had three players in looking to take home two more wins this The team hoping to improve and double fi gures: Alexander had 21 points, week. comeback even better than before, the Goins had 19 points and off the bench The Coyote will take on the Wildcats Coyotes are ready to take on the Hawks of Simmons had 15 points. of CSU, Chico Feb. 15 and the Warriors Chowan University in the Leadoff Classic “It was a good win against CSU of CSU Stanislaus Feb. 16. on Feb. 15. Anthony Morales | Chronicle Photos