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California State University, San Bernardino CSUSB ScholarWorks Coyote Chronicle (1984-) Arthur E. Nelson University Archives 11-4-2013 November 4th 2013 CSUSB Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/coyote-chronicle Recommended Citation CSUSB, "November 4th 2013" (2013). Coyote Chronicle (1984-). 111. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/coyote-chronicle/111 This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the Arthur E. Nelson University Archives at CSUSB ScholarWorks. It has been accepted for inclusion in Coyote Chronicle (1984-) by an authorized administrator of CSUSB ScholarWorks. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Vol. XLVII, No. 6 COYOTECHRONICLE.NET THE INDEPENDENT STUDENT VOICE OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN BERNARDINO SINCE 1965 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2013 Coyote Chronicle 05 07 11 15 Graduating in more than Students are inspired by Coyotes party it up at Volleyball fi nishes off 4 years isn’t a bad thing. Hijab Challenge Week. campus dance! their season with a bang! The United States debt By DANIEL DEMARCO Staff Writer he U.S. debt is $17 trillion. very different systems. CSUSB economic pro- The government more commonly has fessors believe that the debt a defi cit rather than a surplus. Tis a necessary evil. The last surpluses ran from 1998- CSUSB economic professor Dr. 2001, and before that, there had not been Thomas Pierce said, “Do I like the high a surplus since 1969. defi cits of recent years? No. But I under- Many economists see defi cit spending stand why they are necessary for the econ- as an investment with the intention of im- omy.” proving the economy. This year’s defi cit alone is estimated The theory behind this is that the at about $650 billion. From 2009-2012, economy will get worse and the govern- the U.S. yearly defi cits were exceeding a ment has to pick up the slack to get the trillion dollars. economy back on its feet, at which time “In my opinion, and many economists the improved economy will go on to help would agree, the government has not acted pay off the investments that the govern- irresponsibly in it’s spending,” said Dr. ment previously made from taxes. Pierce. High employment and high spending Many economists do not think that is a good thing for the government because $650 billion is a small amount of money, it means more taxes, which means more but they also stress that it is a signifi cant money the government earns, creating a decrease from years prior and a sign of win situation for both the public and the progress. government. The average person has preconceived The American Recovery and Rein- notions of what debt is, but this does not vestment Act of 2009 is an example of necessarily translate well when consider- government spending to stimulate the ing debt on a national level. economy that includes a $787 billion Economists say it’s a mistake to com- package. Known as the Obama Stimulus pare government debt and defi cits in the Package, economists say it has helped bet- average household, because they’re two ter the recession of recent years. Continued on Pg. 3 Ex-convicts get second chance in educational program By YARA DEL RIO-DOMINGUEZ ment elections, which are held about every eight months, chance to get back into the community in a positive way.” Staff Writer and they give speeches every month,” said Dr. Thom Geh- CSRI is the fi rst re-entry program in the county work- ring. ing in cooperation with a University and is studying how CSUSB’s Correctional Education department has The parolees go on to hold student government elec- parolees change and grow throughout the program. been awarded a grant and has currently received $5.8 mil- tions within the program for positions such as president, Many parolees graduate and move on to carry essen- lion in aid for the planning and implementation of a re- vice president, secretary and treasurer. tial skills learned to obtain and maintain a job, and sim- entry program. They even use the U.S. Constitution as their own. ply reintegrate themselves in the community in a positive The program helps promote the safe and successful Working for Cal Trans helps students develop work mind. reintegration of recently incarcerated or detained indi- skills. “The program has a research focus generally and viduals into the community through using evidence based Dr. Thom Gehring explains how parolee students points to the number of university faculty that are involved practices designed to help reduce the risk of re-offending. work for the community as Cal Trans offers two shifts to in the program, from social work, education, technology, Participants then must enroll in their court-mandated those who are in the program. sociology and criminal justice,” said CSUSB Professor courses such as anger management and substance abuse. The Cal State San Bernardino Reentry Initiative, Carolyn Eggleston, Director of Correctional Education. Parolees are addressed as “students” in the program (CSRI) has received donations of both new and old clothes CSRI is rich with opportunities for students who are and are also encouraged to sign up for mandated courses, which are then distributed to all the parolee students in the looking for an internship or those who are seeking research many of whom enroll in G.E.D. preparation courses. program. opportunities within the fi eld. All courses, mandated or general ed, require zero cost Student Liem Pham said, “This program sounds good “Sounds like a great program, and it’s cool how from participants. because its helping both sides out, everyone deserves CSUSB is the fi rst University to be involved. Personally “Parolees also organize themselves in student govern- a second chance and these professors are giving them a Continued on Pg. 4 Chronicle Page 2 News Monday, November 4, 2013 CCBriefs: By TORILYNN QUALLS Staff Writer Oct. 26: Saudi Arabian Women Oct. 30: Solar Mirrors Shine Protest No Female Drivers Ban Light on Norwegian Town Saudi Arabian women protest the Sunlight through the world’s largest country’s undocumented ban of female solar mirrors has been brought to Rju- drivers by getting behind the wheel. kan, a Norwegian town. Although there is no law against Rjukan is nestled within a valley; female drivers in place, the authorities in the winter months the sun’s highest refuse to issue drivers licenses to female peak does not reach over the mountains drivers, stated CBS News. surrounding the town resulting in six A Saudi Arabian women posted months of darkness. videos of themselves driving on You- After 100 years the town has been Tube in an act of protest; authorities able to install these solar mirrors and claimed they would arrest any women have programmed them to follow the they caught driving. sun throughout the day for it’s light to “I admire these women’s bravery refl ect back on the town. to go against their country in order to “This is a great step forward for equalize their rights,” said student Jas- solar energy projects that hopefully we mine Sandoval. can start implementing all around the world,” said student Megan Beltran Oct. 29: Google builds Four- Oct. 30: Never Before Seen Star Story “Google Glass” Factory on SF Wars Footage Goes Viral Bay Google is building a new “Google Never before seen “Star Wars” foot- Glass” marketing facility on a barge off age purchased on eBay. of Treasure Island in San Francisco. Charlie Owen, an avid “Star Wars” Google’s plan is to move the barge collector, sent in the winning bid of $700 into the San Francisco Bay, allowing the for a rare laser disk that had 30 minutes four-story structure to stay afl oat. of unseen “Episode VI: Revenge of the However Google has not attained Sith” footage. Owen told CBS News, the necessary permits to move the barge “I’ll probably have to get a lock box for to the San Francisco Bay. it now. I wouldn’t sell it. I am a collector. To receive a permit Google will I’m not in it to make any money.” have to convince the city that the build- Instead, Owen has decided to post ing will be able to achieve something in clips of the footage on his Facebook the water that it couldn’t on land, said fan page “Return of the Jedi Long Lost KPIX-5. Edit Droid Laserdisc Discovered” for all “Star Wars” fans. Chronicle Correction: Coyote Chronicle “Educator’s tenure security” The Oct. 28 issue misquoted Editor in Chief Koby Heramil A&E Editor Abigail Tejada Dr. Terri Nelson, a professor of French in an interview regarding Managing Editor Manal Museitef Sports Editor Linda Tran professor tenure. News Editor Phil Ruddle Asst. Sports Editor Shane Burrell This is the direct quote, “Pretty much the myth about Opinions Editor Kandyce Hall Copy Editor Richard Bowie tenure is that you have a job for Features Editor Gabbie Corral Photographer David Shea life.” Nelson deeply expresses Faculty Adviser Jim Smart how exceptionally committed Advertising Manager Linda Sand and talented the CSUSB faculty Staff Writers are. Abigail Tejada, Andy Quintana, Angel Lizardi, Alyssa Gradias, Brenda Servin, Brittany Crow, Clarissa Toll, Courtney Mata, Daniel De Marco, Devin Ramos, Dawnika Lopez, Donte Medder, Greg Avetisyan, Inno Sita, Joel Hanks, Jonathan R. 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