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This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the CSUSB Archives at CSUSB ScholarWorks. It has been accepted for inclusion in Coyote Chronicle by an authorized administrator of CSUSB ScholarWorks. For more information, please contact [email protected]. LLubosubos PASOPASO FilFil AmAm JamJam fundraisesfundraises fforor thethe PhilippinesPhilippines SSeeee Pg.Pg. 7 Coyote Chronicle Vol. XLV, No. 20 THE INDEPENDENT STUDENT VOICE OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY SAN BERNARDINO FOR 44 YEARS Monday,Monday April 30, 30 2012 ASI presidential race begins

Courtesy of Matthew D. Gilford Courtesy of James Walker Courtesy of Matthew D. Gilford Michel’le Jones James Walker Samira Haidarnia By ALEXIS FIGUEROA By MECEDES WINCHESTER By JONATHAN NG Staff Writer Staff Writer Staff Writer

ASI is gearing up for the upcoming elections and Time to vote! ASI elections will be held May 2 and Samira Haidarnia hopes to bring the campus together presidential candidate Michel’le Jones is eager to make a 3 and presidential candidate James Walker is counting on as a community through her past experiences with leader- change. your vote. Walker’s fi rst step will be expanding the Lobby ship. Jones’ expressed her desire to make the voice of the Corps which started in ASI this year. Through the experience of being an ASI Board Mem- student population be prominent in all of the decision- “Having a strong and hardworking Lobby Corps is a ber, the Ms. CSUSB pageant winner and the president of making if elected president. great way to get the voice of the student out to our local Make-A-Wish Foundation at her high school, she feels she Jones plans on getting students more involved in any leaders. Most of the other schools have Lobby Corps set has the necessary skills to tackle some of the main issues future activities produced by ASI by setting up meetings up, and over the past few months I have been learning how here at CSUSB. once a week and checking in with her fellow students as I can expand ours, once I win. I love events, and we will “I am persistent, creative, genuine and I am good at well as making decisions with their input in mind. be sure to have those, but the benefi t to the students is so making things happen,” said Haidarnia. “I want students to have a say in the motions that are much more if we can get the CSU funded again, and a Haidarnia feels that a lot of the students here at passed instead of just passing something without their in- great start to that is having a strong relationship with our CSUSB are not fully aware of what is currently happening put. I want to work with them by giving them the clubs legislators, and a Lobby Corps for them to work with,” on campus due to the lack of communication in our com- they want and work with the feedback they give me,” said said Walker munity. Jones. James is aware and understands the issues that face Considering the current school budget, the potential Jones has many ideas on how to improve ASI; fi rst the CSU system such as the budget, the CFA, the unions California Faculty Association (CFA) strike and other and foremost she wants to make ASI well-known on our and tenure. He decided not to point the fi ngers, but instead events that go unnoticed on this campus, Haidarnia be- campus. has been proactive about these situations. lieves that it is her duty to bring those issues to light. “In talking to students while campaigning I found that “I have been to the monthly California State Student “Our job as ASI members is to let the students know many of them did not know what ASI was, and that was a Association meetings, and I’m doing the best I can to about what is going on around us and be that bridge to harsh reality,” said Jones. “People not knowing the current get them to work together. Just this last weekend I was information that is out there,” stated Haidarnia. president of ASI or what ASI is shows the lack of presence in Sacramento meeting with our local assemblymen and Haidarnia’s plan to communicate with the students this program has at CSUSB. I want that to change,” said senators. I spoke with many of them to make sure that they more effectively includes building our community through Jones. understand how important the funding of the CSU is to not better marketing practices, advertisement and greeting stu- For Jones, ASI is present to listen to students and only the student, but California. Developing a long lasting dents face-to-face. make things happen, it is involved in programming, and relationship with the legislators that represent us is a very “Everything is centered around marketing. If we can is a part of managing the budget for all the students too. important start to a long road,” said Walker. market well to the students and raise awareness of what is Jones described her hope of having ASI be promi- James believes that he is the best person for the job. going on around campus, we would have a much bigger nently known to future students and explained how she He’s not in it for the money, so he isn’t getting paid. “We support system,” said Haidarnia. Continue on Pg.3 Continue on Pg.3 Continue on Pg.3

Go online for more coverage coyotechronicle.net Santigold comes out Eshleman has big Scan this code with your mobile device to visit with new album series against USC our site. Download the free app Scan Lite for the iPhone, Android & Blackberry to get reading. See Page 10 See Page 16 Chronicle Page 2 CoyoteChronicle.net Monday, April 30, 2012 Chronicle Page 3 News Monday, April 30, 2012 Michel’le marches Samira sprints to towards the fi nish line secure president’s seat Continued from Pg.1 needs and interests of stu- and fi guring out which or- Continued from Pg.1 such as Alpha Delta Pi will enhance her dents on campus, including ganizations should receive position if elected president. Haidarnia is very pas- a Make-A-Wish Founda- funds based on the needs planned on doing so. Jones pointed to her current role as sionate about her duty to tion club, an Improv group of the students as well as “I talked to a lot of the seniors that academic development coordinator as an serve students and is ac- and a Persian Club. the fi nancial need of these are about to graduate and they mentioned indication of her ability to adapt to on cam- tively involved with her “I want the students to organizations will be one of Future for Better Impact (FBI), which was pus issues such as the budget. community. know that I have their best her priorities. a program on campus four years ago that “I am aware of how limited we are At CSUSB, she works intentions in place. I will be Another thing she says picked people they felt would be good fu- budget wise but I feel that in ASI they as a clerical assistant in happy to be a humble ser- she wants to focus on is ture leaders and potential ASI members,” limit themselves because we do not have the administration depart- vant of the people knowing raising awareness of ASI said Jones. “FBI also gave students well that grand budget which makes the cam- ment in the student union, a that I am doing something among the students and rounded information on how to become pus feel like it can’t put on big events such board member for ASI, she that is productive and mak- market it so that people better leaders, write resumes, and how to as bloc parties,” said Jones. “I do not feel was also a former volunteer ing some one else happy,” know the importance of be professional in the workforce,” contin- we should limit ourselves. In my current for Ecofest and Coyotefest concluded Haidarnia. ASI, what it does and what ued Jones. position with housing, we put on a fash- and works as an actress Haidarnia is interested it is all about. Michel’le further expressed her inten- ion show and with the help of various or- within the theater depart- in seeing some big changes Lastly, she wants to tion to bring back FBI by adding that the ganizations we were able to put on a great ment. within ASI as well. The fi rst pave the way for the next program was benefi cial because it gave show with the help of their loans. There is One goal that Haidnar- thing she plans on changing ASI president by building back to the students. If elected, ASI presi- always a way,” she added. nia is looking forward to is how ASI allocates the a strong student support dent Michel’le added that she wants to be Jones continued on the issue of bud- next year is creating new money to other clubs and system and creating differ- more developmental and provide students get by expressing that a lack of resources clubs and organizations that organizations on campus. ent ways to do things more with the tools to succeed in the future. should not hold the campus back from help support the diverse Thoroughly discussing effi ciently. Jones’ platform is also focused on en- hosting events. She felt that in reaching hancing ASI’s activities. If she were to be out, there will be people willing to help elected, Jones says she’d implement ways and that there are ways to work around the to make ASI fun for the students, like by budget. bringing back Bloc Parties, which were a The main message she wants to get part of ASI three years ago. across to voters is that she is on their side James jumps for position With an education in communications and that ASI is a program that works with Continued from Pg.1 long time to get integrated into our culture and public relations and experience in pro- students and for students. and way of life here. As I stated earlier, one gramming, Jones feels her election will “In getting my petitions signed I heard are the future of the country. I do it be- of the most important things for me will be step up ASI’s status a couple of notches. from students that they didn’t like how ASI cause I have a brother who will probably the combining of our resources between Jones said that her current experience is currently being run. If they want change go through this system and I will probably the admin, the faculty and the students.” as the academic development coordinator I am the change they want to see,” said send my kids through this system.” He voted for the $14 increase to help in charge of the resident advisors and stu- Jones. “I want students to know that I am James plans on pushing principles of out our athletics program and child care dents as well as her experience in manage- coming from where they are coming from, shared governance and making sure that services. “I feel this fee was acceptable rial positions qualify her for the job of ASI from the outside looking in. I have the the student’s voice is heard at this crucial because it was proposed to the students, president. same concerns they do,” she concluded. time of hiring a new president. “I am sure and the students were able to decide.” According to Jones, her involvement Voting will take place on May 2 and that our new president will have lots of ex- James feels that childcare and sports better in various honor societies and in sororities May 3. perience, but even with that it will take a the experiences of students.

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Chronicle Page 4 News Monday, April 30, 2012 CSUSB’s Strike School inform students about increases in the upcoming Fall 2012 quarter By ALEJANDRA ARANA fi ce to raise awareness about how much the a quality education. ciples of an affordable, accessible, quality Staff Writer budget cuts, faculty, staff layoffs and fee “Working with the CFA and these ac- education for the CSU System,” as stated increases are affecting students. tivities, I became closer to my professors on the SQE website. Students for Quality Education (SQE) “We have been to every Board of and understood that they are also strug- SQE is demanding “the elimination of held a Strike School workshop on April 26 Trustee meeting, have contacted the Chan- gling, they are people too being effected by all 23 campus presidents’ housing and car to teach students how to strike and provide cellor’s offi ce on multiple occasions and everything that is happening,” said student allowances,” according to the Enough is more information about the upcoming fee have been widely ignored,” said Natalie Francisca Aguilar. Enough fl yer, in order to keep more money increase for Fall 2012. Dorado, the lead organizer of SQE for Students can relate with other students in the school system and help students out Students from SQE shared their expe- CSUSB. “[The Chancellor’s Offi ce] is try- about the fee increases and the extra loans a little more with fees. riences of past strikes which allowed the ing to keep us ignorant so they can take they have to take out. Students are accumulating more loans other students that were there an inside advantage of us. They aren’t putting the But the faculty and staff is forgotten. with and without interest but they are add- look on how to protest in a way that will students fi rst and are expecting the faculty They make a living working here so if they ing to the student loan debt that is nearing not harm anyone, but bring acknowledg- to be stretched out even further.” are one of the ones chosen to be cut, they $1 trillion according to fi naid.org. ment to their issues. CSUSB professors have had to in- no longer have a source of income provid- SQE is active on campus and wel- SQE has been active at CSUSB since crease their class sizes to accommodate the ed to them. comes anyone to attend their events and 2001 and has been a part of sit-ins, strikes number of students attending the univer- “SQE is committed to the California become aware of what is going on in our and negotiations with the Chancellor’s Of- sity, making it harder for them to provide Master Plan for Higher Education prin- campus.

Clothesline Project gets students to connect and overcome By NIN GARCIA of today. “In the process of making the alone. She also mentioned that The Clothesline Project start- Staff Writer The WRC held its annual shirt, I felt like I was fi nally get- she made some new friends from ed in October 1990 by a coali- Clothesline Project April 16-20 to ting out the bottled darkness out the experience, and she didn’t re- tion of several different women’s Back in the day when laun- encourage all survivors, students of me. I didn’t feel so ashamed. gret taking part. groups. The project has grown dry was hung on clotheslines to and friends who have been affect- I felt really at peace with myself “The event is a good way to from 31 shirts in one city in 1990, dry, many women took the oppor- ed by domestic abuse to try their and with the painful memories I raise awareness about personal to 500 projects in fi ve differ- tunity to meet and share stories hand at an artistic outlet. have kept locked inside,” said one issues such as rape, battery, do- ent countries, and an estimated through the wire, airing out their The t-shirt workshop encour- participant. mestic violence etc. It promotes 60,000 shirts today. dirty laundry. aged participants to design a shirt Another participant said that female empowerment by letting The project aims to honor The Women’s Resource Cen- with any writings or drawings of when she heard of the event, she other women know they aren’t survivors and victims of domestic ter (WRC) is taking a modern ap- personal feelings in order to get was too embarrassed to make a alone and it also lets out deep violence and offer a therapeutic proach to this old idea to provide closure and move on from the ob- shirt, but that after seeing oth- dark kept secrets,” said Marissa way for survivors to express their closure and peace for the women stacles they have endured. ers making one she didn’t feel so Wollard, programming assistant. experience. Chronicle Page 5 Opinions Monday, April 30, 2012 Allowing students to vote on campus fees is a bad idea By SARA NYDAM urgent cannot withstand an entire Staff Writer election process when a decision must be made in a timely manner. The State Senate Education It could take a full quarter to Committee is considering a new get the information to voting stu- bill that I believe would waste a dents. lot of your time and money. If this bill is passed, it will If SB-960 is passed “any new be especially diffi cult to collect campus-based mandatory fees, votes effectively when not all stu- other than those for instruction dents are on campus daily. related purposes, cannot be estab- Another issue is the cost of lished without an affi rmative vote holding an election open to the of the student body,” according to entire student body. the bill. Predicting the cost at around Having the entire student $25,000 per election it is a large body vote on campus fees may amount of money that will be seem like a good idea, but it’s not. coming out of our pockets. I believe the Education Com- Of course students could care mittee should vote against SB- less about that money because 960 because this bill would trans- they do not realize the money late into a lot of time spent trying is being taken out of their taxes Sara Nydam | Chronicle Photo to get students to vote on campus rather than their tuition. If SB-960 is passed, CSUSB would have to pay to hold costly elections for the entire student body, which could be even more costly for students. fees. Students need to be aware of Mandatory fees are deter- what may be a huge obligation as “In any type of vote people mined by a Fee Advisory Com- well as a huge mistake. never have the necessary infor- mittee and “at least half of the We all know what happens mation to make an informed de- members must be students,” ac- when power is put in the hands of cision,” said student Casandra cording to the CSU Budget Of- the wrong people. Tulleys. “It would be nice for fi ce. “The bill would go too far to students to feel like they have a The committee has been restrict the administration’s au- choice but it might be counter given the right to make these thority,” according to The Huff- productive.” decisions for a reason, which is ington Post. You may know some infor- why I believe we should let our If this bill is passed, power mation on the topic but that does trustworthy board of fee advisers will be taken away from the com- not make you qualifi ed to make a continue making these hard deci- mittee. I am fearful that if all decision that will affect the fees sions for us. power is taken from the commit- of the over 17,500 students who I think students that support tee students will not have access are enrolled here. this bill are being selfi sh rather to the amount of knowledge nec- I believe the committee, con- than looking at the big picture. essary to make decisions that will sisting of students and staff, is ca- Elections could be time- directly effect our entire campus. pable enough to make decisions consuming and cost $25,000 on I do not believe I will have for the student body. average, according to The Daily enough time to research into these Passing this bill would just Californian. matters with all of my current ob- eat up more resources that I don’t I believe issues that may be ligations and neither will you. think we can afford to lose.

CHRONICLE EDITORIAL ASI presidential elections failing student body By COURTNEY SIMS on brief campaign trails, which I can offer the CSUSB students. Copy Editor seem to only extend from UH to People associate leader with pow- the SMSU. er, but I see the president as a ser- With problems such as a lack Students need the university vant to the students where their of university involvement, cam- to become more involved with needs are fi rst and the president’s paign funding and endless red the ASI elections; the lack of sup- needs come last. If anything, I tape, the ASI elections are not port can be seen from even miles hope to gain happiness and satis- able to meet their purpose. away. faction with myself to know that I ASI candidates are forced Another presidential candi- am helping my peers by using my to obey strict rules handed down date Samira Haidarnia feels that great skills to lead them to suc- by the Board of Directors, if any the lack of support sets a poor ex- cess,” said Haidarnia. candidate is in violation of the ample for the students. But candidate Michel’le rules and or bylaws, they will be “If the school played a larger Jones said she feels money only stripped of their candidacy. role in the process, more posi- benefi ts the student with deep It seems to me ASI has strict- tions would compete, thus make wallets, and taints the real rea- er rules when it comes to running a more exciting race which would son behind campaigns. “Money, for a position in offi ce than our then intrigue more students to shouldn’t be an issue. Whoever country’s politicians. participate.” has the best model and the best Candidates are given only Because each candidate re- solution should win. It should one week to campaign for the ceives a $300 dollar credit to- come down to how effective your election. Presidential candidate wards their campaign, this puts ideas are, not the shiny posters. James Walker fi nds this rule to be them all on an “equal” playing It’s ultimately about reaching the most annoying. fi eld. students,” said Jones. “In my opinion there is too I propose the idea of students With such a focus on who can much regulation on what candi- funding the nominees. I know it run the best campaign, rather than dates can and cannot do, and how may seem reprehensible, but the student issues and positions of they can campaign. It has become students are the ones that truly the candidates, it’s becoming less a bureaucratic nightmare to obey win elections, not those who run likely that students will get what all of the rules, and make sure that for them. the ASI presidential elections you don’t incur violations,” said Haidarnia expressed a simi- should really be about: choosing Walker. lar notion. a leader who has students’ best I agree with Walker; one “My gains are the student’s interest in mind. week is hardly enough time to gains. It’s not about me or what Voting takes place on May make an informed decision based I will gain, it’s more about what 2–3. Chronicle Page 6 Opinions Monday, April 30, 2012 Leave our interest rates alone

By SHANIEKA PERRIER ing to Yahoo! News. gress raising student loan interest rates gap between the rich and the poor in this Staff Writer In this tough economy, I’m not so cer- when they can get money elsewhere, like country. tain that a bachelor’s degree will make my CEO salaries? This is an election year, so it’s impera- t’s unfair that Congress is consid- life easier. “I don’t understand. It feels unfair be- tive that we take note on what’s best for us ering doubling our student loan Students are going to college for the cause it came out of nowhere. It’s taking college undergrads. interest rates. potential of getting a good job, but this in- advantage of those who need [loans],” said We can make a difference by carefully I Congress is set to pass a bill crease will make it harder for students to student Ciara Lightner. selecting who we elect to government posi- doubling interest rates on student loans. do so. “I don’t like that fact that we have to tions. This decision is taking place this summer, As a CSUSB voter, I think Romney pay for education and other countries go We should vote for the presidential according to the LA Times. should have a clear plan on how to rectify for free, like Cuba and England. It makes candidate that has a clear plan that can help I’m a college undergraduate student or change this growing issue. me not want to come to school,” said stu- the economy without hurting students. dependent on loans. How am I going to Obama has developed a three state dent Viviana Hernandez. By educating ourselves about ongoing pay back these ridiculous loan rates after tour to rally young supporters on a solution If Congress chooses to pass this bill issues and with the power of our votes, we I graduate? to this problem. this summer, there will be an even bigger can make change a reality. What’s interesting to me is that both Although Romney’s plan is still in its Obama and Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Mass.) infancy, he has no deﬁ nitive strategy. It’s agree that Congress important that he ad- shouldn’t increase dresses this issue if the student loan rates, Why is Congress he wants our votes. according to Yahoo! Presidential can- News. raising student loan interest didates should be It bothers me that clear and concise, es- Romney doesn’t have rates when they can get pecially when deal- a clear plan. money elsewhere, like ing with college stu- I would like to dents if they want our know how Romney CEO salaries? vote. plans to help out low- We are Ameri- income undergraduate students. ca’s future; therefore America should not Romney supports the increase because hold us back by racking up our bills and of extraordinarily poor conditions in the increasing our debt while we’re still in job market. school. The impending bill will increase inter- “53.6 percent of college graduates est rates from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent, as who had bachelor’s degrees and were un- reported by the LA Times. der age 25 were unemployed—the highest The change in federal loan interest level in more than a decade,” according to rate will affect middle and low income un- the LA Times. Shanieka Perrier | Chronicle Photo dergraduate students like myself, accord- This bill is unfair to me. Why is Con- Congress is considering increasing student loan interest rates, which means students may face a greater debt later on. Chronicle Page 7 Features Monday, April 30, 2012 Lubos PASO fundraises for the Philippines By GABBIE CORRAL Staff Writer

SUSB musicians took the stage in the Santos Manuel Student Union Events Cen- Cter (SMSU) to raise money for the Philippines. Lubos PASO, the Filipino-American Student Organization, held their annual Fil Am Jam (Filipino-American Jam) on Thursday, April 26 in the SMSU Events Center which attracted more than 150 students and residents of the area. The event raised money and awareness for the indigenous people of the Phil- ippines who need education and proper farming land. “This event is a great way to give back. We try our best to do what we can,” said Lubos PASO member Neann Genato. Rising singers, rappers and musicians took the stage, showing off the music they had spent so much time preparing for the Fil Am Jam benefi t show. One of the crowd favorites, Luigi Seno, played his guitar to a set of soft songs like “Sunday Morning” by Maroon 5. He surprised the audience by bringing out his sister, Mary Seno, and beat boxer Joe San- tos for remixes of Trey Songz’ “Bottoms Gabbie Contreras | Chronicle Photo Up” and Lauryn Hill’s “I Need You Baby.” Newlywed YouTube sensations Michael Alvarado and Carissa Rae perform their music at the Santos Manuel Student Union Events Center as part of the Filipino-American Jam event. The highly anticipated headlining acts included YouTube sensations AJ Rafael Fil Am Jam marked the duo’s fi rst-ever live “People ask us if we make videos to “I came for Michael Alvarado and Ca- and newlyweds Michael Alvarado and Ca- performance as newlyweds. become famous,” said Alvarado. “But re- rissa Rae. I love them!” said Cal Poly Po- rissa Rae. “When we started doing videos and ally we just want to connect with people mona student Mia Nollora. “We just got married today and we’re songs together, [they were] getting a lot of through music in hopes that they will say It seems as if all the hard work Lubos so excited to celebrate with you all here to- good feedback and people liked [them],” ‘I can relate to that’ or ‘I can’t relate to that PASO continues to put into their annual Fil night,” said Alvarado. The couple played a said Rae. “We had fun doing it because you but it’s still good.’” Am Jam paid off yet again. set of love songs telling the story of how get to perform with the one you love.” Alvarado and Rae said it’s events like They were able to raise money and they met and their journey to where they The couple originally started off as the Fil Am Jam that make performing out- awareness for a cause that is close to their are today as married musicians. individual artists, writing and perform- side of a computer screen so exciting. hearts as Filipino-Americans. Alvarado and Rae receive an average ing songs on separate YouTube accounts. Attendees who bought the VIP pack- There’s no telling what big stars the of 100,000 views per video on their You- However, they thought it made the most age for the event got to meet, interact and club will acquire for next year’s Fil Am Tube account as a musical duo and some sense to offi cially sing as a duo, going by take pictures with the performers back- Jam, but one thing is for sure; the show’s videos reach nearly a million views. The the name “Us.” stage. popularity continues to grow every year.

Student DJ Wall-E pursues promising musical career By DESIRAE CONTRERAS He graduated in February 2012 from “Hapa and Choc from Scratch DJ R&B, house, gangster rap and indie. It al- Staff Writer Scratch DJ Academy in Los Angeles and Academy inspired me everyday. I love lows me to mix it up and give the crowd is now working on pursuing and branching their creativity and I feel like their favorite something new each time. They never Being a disk jockey is not just about out in his career in the music industry. part of performing for a crowd and know- know what they’re going to get,” said Mar- music. It is about knowing yourself, multi- “Before I didn’t know how to combine ing you have the crowd in the palm of your tinez. tasking and knowing how to please a styles and utilize [them] in a powerful way hand is the exact same feeling I get in my Although Martinez is starting to be- crowd. that can jam for everyone but now I can performance,” said Martinez. “I [admire] come more recognized, he still remains Disk jockey Walter Martinez not only give all the credit to Scratch DJ Academy them because they were with me at every humble. He gives all credit to Scratch DJ juggles his responsibilities as a full time for mentoring and supporting me,” said class and they’re ‘real’ humble DJs.” Academy and doesn’t forget where he student studying mass communications, Martinez. It’s been three years now since Marti- came from. an AV tech, a DJ for the Santos Manuel Martinez’ passion for music started at nez bought his fi rst DJ set up, and DJ Wall- “When I went into Scratch DJ Acad- Student Union and a member of the Under- a young age and as he got older, he was E has already established an image for emy, I was an 18-year-old kid and now ground Music Society, he even works with inspired by some of his favorite DJs to be himself, from local gigs and high school that I have graduated and learned so much ASI here on campus. the best that he could be. dances to on-campus events. Martinez is within scratching, mixing and presenta- spreading like wildfi re. tion, I know I’ve become a more mature “Growing up, everyone always told adult and skilled DJ,” said Martinez. me I had a good ear for music and when I Martinez shared that he entered the turned 18, I got birthday money and went academy with a childlike mentality and out and bought my fi rst DJ set up and I’ve struggled with frustration. One thing for been mixing ever since.” sure is that Martinez did not give up; he Many have come to recognize DJ continued to apply himself and remains Wall-E’s stickers all around campus and in professional in a cutthroat industry. the Inland Empire. A cartoon-like sticker “My whole mentality changed be- similar to an image of Martinez himself cause of the academy and the reason I am can be found on laptops, bumpers, cars, so diverse with my music now is because backpacks and folders, all supporting Mar- they gave me a solid foundation and plat- tinez in his vision of making it big. form that I can bounce from. They’re my There is no denying DJ Wall-E’s sig- family,” said Martinez. nifi cance. He hand picks his mixes, per- DJ Wall-E will be performing here on sonalizes them to every event and always campus May 24 for ASI’s “Poolside Luau” Courtesy of Alrene Armstrong keeps the crowd anticipating the next track. and May 31 in front of the Pfau Library for Disk jockey Walter Martinez balances school and work as he focuses on achieving his goal of entering the music industry. “I love mixing genres from hip-hop, the fi rst annual “Coyote Karma” event. Chronicle Page 8 Features Monday, April 30, 2012 Child Care center in danger of closing By KIM DAILEY kept open. Staff Writer The W.O.R.C helps San Bernardino Unifi ed School District former students n July 1, CSUSB’s Chil- obtain the work experience by helping not dren’s Center may have to only at the CC, but also around campus. At close its doors. the CC they earn the experience by clean- O “Governor Jerry Brown ing the pets cages, organizing toys, keep- is trying to cut all subsidized care from all ing the facilities fi xed and raising the fl ags. student parents,” said Children’s Center “If the program closes it’s going to director, Barb Kirby. “He wants to have a hurt the enrollments here because if stu- ‘Work First Program,’ which is not going dents don’t have the place to leave their to help the 98 percent of students who ei- children and feel comfortable then they ther receive full or partial subsidized help will lose out on the opportunity for their from the government to have their children education,” said Debbi Fox, a grandmother in the Children’s Center.” of a child in the program. The Children’s Center (CC) is a Title 5 People who wish to support the CC state funded program and is also a National can attend some upcoming fundraisers. Association for the Education of Young “May 9 is going to be a Bike-A-Thon Children (NAEYC) Accredited, which is where the children will be riding their the highest honor any child development Kim Dailey | Chronicle Photo bikes for exercise in front of the Children’s center can receive. The Children Center is at risk of closing due to the cut of subsidize care. Putting students and staff in a tough position. Center and you can go up and give money The program is funded by the state, to a child,” said president of PAC Valerie ASI, State Affairs, State and Food Pro- educational program for children ages 3-5 opportunities that I can’t give him,” said Tapia. gram, Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) and an educational after-school program student Yessenia Yorgesen. You can even simply walk into the CC fundraisers and parents’ fees, including for 6-12-year-olds as well. The CC is not just an education pro- and donate money in a jar located on the partially subsidized and full tuition, which “The program focuses on each indi- gram for the children who attend, but it front counter and while you are there you the state determines by family size and in- vidual child through development then also benefi ts many other students and pro- can sign the petition which will be sent to come. academics,” said Kirby. grams here on campus. the governor’s offi ce. “As part of CSUSB staff, I pay full The center is very resourceful and The human development, nursing, Parents have already been writing and tuition for my child to come to this pro- uses whatever it can get its hands on, even kinesiology departments as well as child sending letters, petitions and calling Gov. gram. It is worth every penny to keep her bringing in real cow tongues, night crawl- development students use the CC to study, Jerry Brown at 1-916-445-2841. here. It helps me keep my job and helps me ers, plants and other things to have a hands- to observe and research the children while Parents and the staff could use your become a better parent by offering such a on learning experience. being in the right type of environment. support by either calling the number listed great place for my child to come to,” said “My son goes around the house saying The Work On Real Careers (W.O.R.C) or by typing in your zip code at legislature. Mary Ulatan, administrative support assis- my bladder hurts or my brain hurts and he program for the developmentally disabled ca.gov/cgi-bin/memberinfo which will di- tant II. is only fi ve and is pointing to where they students help them gain work experience rect you to a closest legislative offi ce to ad- The program offers a comprehensive are located. This program is giving my son and they also benefi t from the CC being dress your written letters.

Coyote Karma encourages philanthropy

By ANGELA E. RODRIGUEZ number is broken down into three groups Staff Writer of $85 million for state and fed grants, $74 million for loans and $1 million for CSUSB is preparing for its fi rst Coy- work study. ote Karma event focusing on giving back According to the Coyote Karma to our campus and highlighting student pamphlet, CSUSB is state-funded, but unity. has ran out of its monetary resources. Coyote Karma will take place in Coyote Karma’s focus is on showcas- front of the John M. Pfau Library Thurs- ing students by featuring different depart- day, May 31 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. ments on campus giving chances to show The Offi ce of Student Leadership how much in donations can be raised. and Development and Associated Stu- Verdejo explained how students dents Inc. are teaming up with the Depart- don’t need to donate a lump some of cash ment of Communication Studies’ public but can at least sacrifi ce that $5 coffee for relations class to encourage students to at least one day. donate to their campus. “Students don’t have to give a large This event will feature different quantity of money. It can be a minimum forms of entertainment such as live music donation of $1. It’s as easy as giving by student bands and DJs. Coyote Karma up your Starbucks latte for a day,” said will also offer food from many local ven- Verdejo. dors. The majority of funds that are do- “There’s going to be a lot going on, nated to CSUSB are from private donors especially with opportunity drawings,” and alumni. said the leader of Coyote Karma’s writing As of now, CSUSB does not have a team, Annette Verdejo. student campaign program and is hopeful Greeks, along with other organiza- in starting one up and integrating it with tions on campus, will have the chance to incoming freshman students. participate in raising donations. According to the Offi ce of Student May 31 is an opportunity for all stu- Leadership and Development and ASI, dents from different organizations to be students are 10 times more likely to con- united and show love for the campus that tribute and give back to their alma mater supports them in their higher education. as alumni when they engage with the uni- The idea of Coyote Karma is to en- versity of their choice as early as their courage students to step forward and give freshman year of college. back to the school that has helped them Being the fi rst event on CSUSB’s so much. campus with such strong intentions for The percentage of CSUSB students fi nancial advancement, there is hope for receiving some form of fi nancial aid is 82 success. percent. Annually, CSUSB fi nancial aid Remember, what goes around comes has a disbursement of $160 million. This around! Chronicle Page 9 CoyoteChronicle.net Monday, April 30, 2012 Chronicle Page 10 Arts & Entertainment Monday, April 30, 2012 Performance artist transfi xes CSUSB Transgendered activist Rebecca Kling brings her one-woman show to SMSU

By MARISSA MOONEY discovery and gender issues. offi cially change her license from Staff Writer The audience interacted with male to female. questions and curiosities. “Is On the website Kickstarter. he Pride Center at there a transgender role model com, Rebecca Kling stated, “In CSUSB welcomed out there?” one student asked. the fall of 2010, I was fi red from Chicago-based art- She answered by saying that Ariel a teaching position for being a Tist Rebecca Kling from “The Little Mermaid” was transgender woman. The expe- to the Santos Manuel Student her role model, admiring the Dis- rience left me wondering what Union on April 25 to present her ney character’s transition from a America is teaching its chil- one-woman show on her identity mermaid to a human. dren—and its adults—about gen- as a transgendered woman. Periodically she would chime der, conformity and being just a Kling presented “Allusion/ in to defi ne the word “transform” little bit different.” Illusion: A Day with Rebecca as she stood center stage. Long The incident led her to begin Kling” and a performance of pauses were held as she moved a tour called No Gender Left Be- Trans Form at the SMSU Theater. the chair she sat on from left to hind as a result of her fi ring. Gabby Sandoval, a student right on the stage and acted out “But it’s also a show about assistant at the Pride Center, in- key moments from her childhood, how we all transgress gender in troduced Rebecca right before college and adult life. our own little ways, how trans- her multimedia performance that One defi ning moment was gendered rights are fundamental included video, story-telling, when she came out to her parents to everyone’s rights,” said Kling. movement and acting. The start as a young boy. Her mother told Rebecca challenges her audi- of Trans Form was a live-action her, “We will accept you no mat- ence to face the issues on gender theatrical production with sound ter what.” and help them to understand. effects and lighting. When she fi nally decided to By the end of Trans Form In one notable moment, Re- go to the DMV to get her name she had an open discussion with becca ran around the stage acting and picture changed, the DMV the audience. like a young boy playing Cops told her she needed a medical Many of the students were and Robbers. note to change her gender from impressed with Rebecca’s multi- “The bad guys transform male to female. media performance and felt proud me into a girl, but rescuing me Rebecca ended up going enough to advocate Rebecca’s doesn’t transform me back into a down the street to another DMV tour on different college campus- boy,” said Kling. only to tell them that the previ- es around the United States. From her child-like behavior, ous DMV mistakenly marked her For more information on she transitioned into a monologue down as a male on her license. To Kling, visit her website at rebec- Photo courtesy of RebeccaKling.com explaining her struggle of self- her surprise, the DMV was able to cakling.com Transgendered performance artist and speaker Rebecca Kling performs one of her monologues . Percussion pair is pitch perfect By PRINCESS RUSSELL Staff Writer

CSUSB experienced an eclectic fusion of original American music created by percussion-based duo Loop 2.4.3 April 24 in the Performing Arts Building. The duo, comprised of Lorne Watson and Tom Kozumplik, had an intimate one- hour performance that showcased their interesting sound. Loop 2.4.3 has an un- derground sound with a mainstream edge using a unique mix of electronics and percussion. “The easiest way to describe our sound is classical and percussion,” said Watson. Photo courtesy of loop243.com Each performance’s transition from in- Lorne Watson (left) and Tom Kozumplik (right) make up the percussion duo Loop 2.4.3. The Brooklyn pair showcased their interesting music April 24 in the Perforning Arts Building. strument to instrument occurred very naturally. It’s apparent that both Kozumplik The song could be described as a pro- son used the entire drum in this song as if tral Michigan then you’ll always be in the and Watson are extremely comfortable gressive lullaby, with the words “She loved they were not going to let a melody or tune loop,” said Watson jokingly. with their craft. me as a child / But when it’s gone” repeat- go to waste. CSUSB student Jennifer Wong heard In fact, Kozumplik was so comfort- ed softly throughout the song. By integrating the use of the side and about the performance through her music able on stage that he performed shoeless The last song performed, “American bottom of the drum, as well as substituting class and came out to see the duo perform. during the show. Elder,” seemed near and dear to Watson, their hands for drumsticks, they were able “It’s not what I expected it to be,” said “[We are infl uenced by] everyone all incorporating the use of Native American to manipulate and increase the complex Wong. “I liked the mix of electronic and over the map, from Bok to Slayer, even infl uences and drum techniques as well as sound of the drum. percussion.” Afro-Cuban sounds,” said Watson. a wooden fl ute. The camaraderie between Watson and The new album, American Dream- One of the highlights of the perfor- Watson wrote “American Elder” while Kozumplik is very genuine. They regularly land, incorporates abstract ideas and a mance was the song “As a Child” off their teaching music on an Indian reservation. used nonverbal signals like head nods and wider variety of sounds and techniques. new album American Dreamland. During that time, he had the opportunity huge smiles as signs of encouragement. It is available now on iTunes, CD and 12” “As a Child” was different from the to learn how to play the Native American Kozumplik and Watson met at Central vinyl. other songs in the showcase, with a lyri- fl ute he uses from a local chief. Michigan University and have been play- For more information about this dy- cal element and a chorus that deviated from “The Return of Chickchi” had the ing together for over seven years. namic duo visit their website musicstarts- the rest of their instrumental songs. most upbeat tempo. Kozumplik and Wat- “If you were part of the loop at Cen- fromsilence.com. Chronicle Page 11 Arts & Entertainment Monday, April 30, 2012 rful ld maste k tigo kes a ebac SSantigoldan mmakesa a masterful com By GESELLE MARTINEZ emerge in the last decade. The album was and Malcolm McLaren. Staff Writer widely praised by blogs and critics alike “I was also listening to some African for its genre-defying sound and instantly music, like Fela Kuti,comeback Amadou and Mari- antigold is who she is; memorable melodies. The album hit best am, old dancehall from the 90s, old new she doesn’t sway her of 2008 top 10 lists across the globe. wave. A lot of the same stuff I always listen artistic vision under the Santigold has collaborated with Jay-Z, to,” said Santigold. Swaves of pop music. David Byrne, Major Lazer, Beastie Boys In her interview with 7digital.com, Her sophomore album, Master of My and many others. Her musical reach allows Santigold said that when she is making a Make-Believe, is fresh, funky, unique and her to collaborate with artists from differ- record she likes to listen to old music be- mixes genres from new wave, elec- ent genres. cause she likes the sound quality of the past tronica, hip-hop, pop and reggae “Disparate Youth,” the album’s fi rst better. She also listens for mostly sound in- fusion. single, has badass beats and powerful- spiration rather than song ideas. “The title is pretty much ly deep lyrics. The chorus of the song is Four years after her fi rst album, Santi- the theme of the record, and mind-blowing: gold is back and better than ever with her its message is that each of “Oh, we said our dreams will carry us amazing fusion of tribal and urban infl u- us are the rulers of our own / And if they don’t fl y we will run / Now ences that makes Master of My Make-Be- reality,” said Santigold in we push right past to fi nd out / How to lieve a hit. an interview with 7digital. win what they all lost / Oh-ah, Oh-ah / We com. “We can decide what know now we want more / Oh-ah, Oh-ah / we see for ourselves and for A life worth fi ghting for.” our world, and make our vi- “I think it’s an evolution of where I left Be sure to grab a sion a reality.” off. It’s still what I like to call ‘collage mu- You will fall in love sic’: a cut-and-paste style of music-making, copy of Santigold’s with the album as the songs taking infl uences from all over and piecing are soothing with fresh them together in an artful way,” said Santi- new album, Master beats and deep lyrics. The gold. “But I was a bit more ambitious this reggae beats combine well time around. The songs are complex and with the intriguing electroni- multi-layered. I tried some new things, like of My Make Believe, ca elements. my song “The Riot’s Gone,” which is my Santigold’s 2008 album version of a ballad.” on May 1 in records Santogold established her in- Santigold’s musical inspiration con- ternationally as one of the most sists of old pop songs that had a world mu- stores everywhere! exciting and fearless artists to sical tinge like Peter Gabriel, Kate Bush Funny rom-com has tons of Hart By MANAL MUSEITEF typed roles of men in society. Staff Writer It’s safe to say the women of the fi lm brought everything to the table with their The star-packed comedy “Think Like sassy and bold attitudes. Meagan Good A Man” brought viewers to tears of laugh- (Mya), Regina Hall (Candace), Taraji P. ter from beginning to end. Henson (Lauren), Jennifer Lewis (Loret- The movie showcases the story of six ta), Gabrielle Union (Kristen) and La La friends who realize the women they’re at- Anthony (Sonia) act as supporting roles tempting to pursue are getting relationship for each other as their scenes displayed advice from Steve Harvey’s book, “Think friendships and factors of relationships in Like A Man, Act Like A Lady.” Aware that the 21st century. the advice is unfavorable towards them, There were many surprise cam- the men begin to read the book hoping to eos throughout the movie such as Chris get a step ahead of the women. Brown, Wendy Williams, Kelly Rowland, Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures Director Tim Story took a great ap- Tony Rock, Keri Hilson, Sherri Shepherd Gabrielle Union (left) and Jerry Ferrara (right) share a tender moment in Tim Story’s hilarious fi lm “Think Like a Man.” proach to the fi lm in which he adapted the and much more. plot towards the book enough to enliven Another aspect of the movie that the scenes. added to the storyline was the narrations The editing of the scenes and the di- by both Harvey and Hart. When the fi lm rection of the characters keep supporters of focused its attention on the point of view the book pleasantly surprised. of the men, Hart narrates or as the movie The cast performs their roles perfectly focused on the women Harvey narrates, showing the balance between comedy and the viewer, man or woman, has a more romance. Comedian Kevin Hart plays the personal connection with the fi lm. hysterically clever Cedric, a character who The soundtrack also played a huge is in the process of getting divorced. role in the fi lm as it set the mood for each We have him to thank for most, if not scene. Tracks featuring artists such as John all of the comedy throughout the movie. Legend, Jennifer Hudson, Ludacris, Keri Punch lines about his height, or lack there- Hilson, Earth Wind & Fire, Ne-Yo, Rick of, caused roars of laughter within the the- Ross and many more accented the fi lm to a ater seats. point where the song playing in the credits Michael Ealy (Dominic), Terrence kept you seated. Jenkins (Michael), Romany Malco (Zeke), The constant stream of comical an- Gary Owen (Bennett) and Jerry Ferrara tics left movie-goers either spitting out or (Jeremy) fulfi ll various male roles of the choking on their popcorn. cast. Here is another hint: take a trip to the The mama’s boy, the average dreamer, restroom to empty out the tank before the the happily married, the big kid and the movie starts. player contributed to the perceived stereo- Yes, it’s that funny. Chronicle Page 12 CoyoteChronicle.net Monday, April 30, 2012 rful maste k kes a ebac ma com

Chronicle Page 13 CoyoteChronicle.net Monday, April 30, 2012 Chronicle Page 14 Sports Monday, April 30, 2012 Coyote Athlete Profile Guerra’s ambitions extend beyond the game

By AMY CUTILLO ball when he was nineteen, after he had his Staff Writer Tommy John surgery, also known as UCL reconstruction. Tony Guerra is making his name as This is a common surgery for lots of a pitcher for Coyote baseball. Not only is collegiate and professional athletes, es- he fi nding success in college athletics, but pecially in the game of baseball. Guerra he’s taking control of his future here at needed the surgery so he could continue to CSUSB as well. be a pitcher. Guerra began attending CSUSB in After the surgery, he said he saw the September after getting his Associate of true meaning of the game. Arts at Western Nevada College in Carson When I asked Guerra who it is that City, Nevada. inspires him the most, he answered, “My- According to Guerra, he learned a self.” lot at that campus and was taught what it He explained that everybody is always meant to work hard. doing the same thing, just working and He will be getting his bachelor’s de- working and living a repetitive life just to gree in Psychology sometime next year. get by. Guerra attributed people’s behavior to his “Do I want to work? No, I don’t. I interest in the fi eld. want to do something better. I want to do Guerra grew up in San Pedro, Ca- what I want to do,” said Guerra. lif., where his biggest infl uences were his Guerra hopes that once he graduates mother and brother. with his bacelors degree in psychology that Having seen a lot of things growing he can open up his own clinic. up that scared him, he wanted to go in the “Have you seen the movie “Gridiron right direction. Soon he was introduced to Gang?” That’s kind of what I want to do,” baseball. said Guerra. Guerra has his brother to thank for “Gridiron Gang” stars “The Rock” introducing him to the sport. His brother, Dwayne Johnson, and is about working who is older than him by ten years, always and helping out adolescents who are juve- played ball in the neighborhood sandlot. niles and on probation. He used to go watch his brother and Guerra now 23, makes sure to take his friends play, and that’s when his love control of every opportunity that is thrown for the game fi rst began. Guerra started his way. playing baseball at the age of fi ve and With his passion and his drive, he is hasn’t stopped since. sure he can succeed in doing something to What he loves so much about the sport help others. is the competition and all the chances he Having faced much adversity, many has to interact with diverse groups of peo- trials, and many tribulations, there is no ple. doubt that Guerra will handle whatever ob- Amy Cutillo | Chronicle Photo He realized his actual love for base- stacles life throws his way. Tony Guerra is not looking to settle for less, as he has ambitions to become a psychologist and one day own his own clinic.

Water polo remains hopeful despite painful loss By RAY BEASLEY opposing team’s two goalies combined. From an outsider’s perspective, many would see the Staff Writer The team struggled to keep up with the relentless 8–21 loss as a complete failure, but the true victory lies Matadors throughout the majority of the game, but the in the team’s ability to overcome the massive obstacle of The water polo team fought valiantly against the heav- courageous Coyotes matched the highly-ranked Matadors never losing heart. ily favored 19th ranked Cal State Northridge Matadors on goal for goal in the fourth period. Trusting each other and having the mental fortitude April 22. Unfortunately, they were unable to achieve any “I felt like the team came together really well this to continue fi ghting in the midst of hopelessness shows momentum and suffered another heartbreaking loss with a weekend. We had a rough start in the fi rst half of the North- that the team’s foundation is in camaraderie rather than the score of 8–21. ridge game, but we worked out our kinks in the second need to win. “Being able to overcome a loss and continue to fi ght through shows great strength and heart. That’s the one thing I love about this team. They are all about learning and never giving up,” said Reneker. While the CSUSB water polo team struggles to in- spire its fans through wins, they are certainly worth admiring for their refusal to back down. The struggles of this season only empowers them to come back even stronger then ever, with their eyes set on a strong 2013 season. It will be these lessons that the team remembers as they look towards the future. It is through failure that growth can blossom. As the German football hero Austin O’Malley once famously stated, “If you learn from a loss you have not lost.” The team moves forward, taking their courage and strength with them to their next challenge at the WWPA Ray Beasley | Chronicle Photo Conferences in La Jolla. Despite a rough outing against Cal State Northridge, the water polo team continues to work on developing themselves into a strong, unifi ed and competitive team. With the season about to wrap up, the Coyotes look to fi nish on a winning note. The game was a challenging one for the Coyotes, but half and did much better,” said head coach Sarah Reneker. Through the trials and tribulations that they have en- junior sensation Misty Vu, the team’s leading scorer, was The team clearly was able to demonstrate their ath- dured throughout the grueling season, this unique group of able to score six of the team’s eight goals. Her teammate letic potential in this game. girls have found a way to focus on their positive achieve- Jasmine Duran scored the remaining two. To outsave and maintain a scoring battle with a na- ments, and will continue to look towards improving them- Vu and Duran were not the only Coyotes to have stel- tionally ranked team throughout the course of the entire selves individually, and as a team as well. lar performances. Goaltender Kelsey Purkiss was able to fourth period is a testament to the talent this team naturally Look for them to only continue to get better, and achieve 15 saves, which was more than the total of the possesses. stronger. Chronicle Page 15 CoyoteChronicle.net Monday, April 30, 2012 Monday Sports 4.30.12 Coyote bats catch fi re against SD Tritons

By JESSICA BRACAMONTES “I was looking for off-speed. They Staff Writer threw me a fastball away. I just went with and SPENCER HIRSCH it and hit it to right,” said Eshleman. Asst. Sports Editor The Coyotes completely demolished the Tritons in game two of the series with The Coyotes split their four game se- a 14–4 win, as Eshleman came up big once ries on April 19–21 against the conference again. leading UC San Diego Tritons. Scoring four runs in the third, Eshle- After taking the fi rst two games at man decided to put the game out of reach home, the Coyotes looked to take the se- in the fourth. ries by winning at least one game, in the After scoring their fi fth run earlier in doubleheader on April 21 at the Tritons’ the inning on a bases loaded walk to Dwor- home turf. ak, Eshleman came up with one thing on Unfortunately, it was just not meant his mind: knocking in runs. to be. The Tritons won both of their home With one mighty swing of the bat, the games as well, keeping their conference slugger crushed a grand slam to left center lead by one game when the weekend was to put the Coyotes up 9–0. said and done. In the fi rst two games, Eshleman de- According to left hand relief pitcher livered an astounding seven RBIs and had Kerry Kelley, the team just had a bad day. seven hits in just ten at-bats. Six of his sev- “We weren’t clicking on all cylin- en RBIs came in the 14–4 victory, in which ders,” said Kelley. he had four hits in fi ve at-bats. First baseman Brandon Day explained “It was just a matter of getting a good how the Coyotes were able to strike fi rst pitch to hit. Its been going good for me of with a 3–2 victory in the series opener late. I feel like I am more relaxed and see- against the Tritons on April 19. ing the ball better lately,” said Eshleman. “We came out with a little more en- “Eshleman has gotten into a groove. It ergy that day,” said Day. feels like he will get a hit every time he The Coyotes got the early edge on the steps up to the plate,” said Kelley. Tritons by putting two runs on the score- The Coyotes traveled to the Tritons’ board in the fi fth inning. home fi eld to wrap up the series in a double Ethan Chapman ripped an RBI single header on April 21. Unfortunately, both through the right side in the inning to bring games went in the Tritons favor by scores in Edwin Mendoza. of 8–4 and 5–2. Later in the eighth, Day answered Though the Coyotes were not able to with an RBI single to right fi eld that put Matthew D. Gilford | Chronicle Photo take the series from the Tritons after win- the Coyotes up by two. Paul Eshleman rounds third base after hitting one of his seven home runs on the season while hitting a blistering .333. ning the fi rst two games, Kelley feels good The Tritons responded early in the about the team’s overall performance, and eighth and ninth inning by scoring two ing the team with a .368 batting average, load the bases so that they could face the he also feels they have the potential to have runs to tie the game at 2–2. and Paul Eshleman, who is right behind right-handed hitting Eshleman. a very deep playoff run. The Coyotes did not lose their confi - Dworak, with a .333 batting average. Paul Eshleman proved to be clutch, as “We are doing good in all areas. We dence, as they got two runners on in the The Tritons decided to take the righty he hit a walk off single through the right just need to keep up the way we have been bottom of the ninth and had their big bats on righty matchup, as they intentionally side to bring home Mike Newell for the playing. We are hot right now. If we keep it coming up in Darren Dworak, who is lead- walked the left-handed hitting Dworak to 3–2 victory. up, we will go far,” said Kelley.

Butler makes history, but Coyotes falter By CHELSEA UNDERWOOD into the game and served as a major hindrance for the To- Staff Writer ros’ offensive attack and kept them at bay for most of the game. The Coyote softball team struggled at home in their However, the Coyotes’ bats were silenced, as they last series of the season on April 20–21, dropping three out were unable to provide any run support for their pitcher. of four games against the ninth ranked CSU Dominguez The same game provided a heartbreaking defeat, as Hills Toros. well as record breaking performance The ladies struggled with the bats as they struck out Britney Butler was able to hit a school record 15th 13 times in the 3–0 loss. home run in the second game of the doubleheader. The Toros took the lead again in the second game, This home run gave the Coyotes a comfortable four- scoring two runs in the second and fourth innings. run lead at the moment, but it also made Butler the Coy- In the sixth inning, freshman Alyssa Ramos and se- otes’ single-season home run leader. nior Alex Mitchell both ripped singles to bring the Coy- While down, the Toros showed that they were defi - otes’ bats to life. nitely not out, as they were able to tie the contest at four in The next hitter, junior infi elder Britney Butler, stepped the fourth, and went on to score what would be the decid- up to the plate and smacked a three–run home run to center ing fi fth run in the seventh. fi eld, giving the Coyotes their fi rst lead of the game at 3–2. Head Coach Tacy Duncan admired her girl’s efforts, That home run moved Butler into a tie for the school but realized that the Toros were formidable opponents who record for most homers in a single season with 14. deserved a lot of credit. “It’s always awesome to see one of your teammates “[CSU Dominguez Hills] did a good job,” said Dun- clutch up and just hit a ball, making us come out ahead,” can. said senior Felicia Cervantes. “They are number 19 in the nation and we played with Butler’s home run proved to be just enough, as the them every single game.” ‘Yotes won by a fi nal score of 3–2. Although they failed to exceed their expectations, the With their season coming to an end, the Coyotes had Lady Yotes’ graced us with plenty of highlights throughout two more games to make a splash. the season. Unfortunately, the came up short in both games, los- With only four seniors, the Coyotes will have many Matthew D. Gilford | Chronicle Photo ing by scores of 3–0 and 5–4 respectively. hungry, determined players returning for what is expected Abreanna Landeros tried to keep the Toros’ explosive bats quiet during the series. In the fi rst game, pitcher Courtney Wilhelms came to be a remarkable season next year.