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January 30th 2012

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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]. BBattleattle ofof thethe trumpetstrumpets forfor TravisTravis BrassBrass BandBand Coyote ChronicleSSeeee PPageage 7 Vol. XLV, No. 11 THE INDEPENDENT STUDENT VOICE OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY SAN BERNARDINO FOR 44 YEARS Monday,Monday January 30, 30 2012 President Obama addresses nation’s issues By NICOLE VERA away for retirement.” overseas and lowering them for under $250,000 annually should Daniels also accused Staff Writer He went on to note taxes and those that stay in the U.S. have lower taxes. Obama’s policies of being pro- employment as the critical issue Larger breaks for those that The other 2 percent of Amer- poverty and spending more mon- Keeping the basic American in achieving this goal. relocate in a struggling commu- icans that make above $1 million ey, specifi cally borrowed money, promise alive is the defi ning issue “It’s time to stop rewarding nity were also included and even annually should not be allowed to than any other administration in of our time, according to Presi- businesses that ship jobs over- greater tax deductions for high- pay under 30 percent in taxes. the history of the United States. dent Barack Obama in his State seas, and start rewarding com- tech manufacturers. In his offi cial GOP response CSUSB’s chairman of the of the Union Speech on Jan. 24. panies that create jobs right here Obama promised businesses Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels re- political science department, His defi nition of this promise in America. Send me these tax that if they brought jobs back to torted, “No feature of the Obama Brian Janiskee, said it should be was: “If you worked hard, you reforms, and I’ll sign them right the U.S., he would do everything presidency has been sadder than noted that it is an election year could do well enough to raise a away,” said Obama. he could to help them succeed. its constant efforts to divide us, to which makes speeches signifi - family, own a home, send your The plan to included rais- He went on to say that the curry favor with some Americans cantly more political in nature kids to college and put a little ing taxes for companies moving 98 percent of Americans making by castigating others.” Continued on Pg. 3

CSU limits new presidents’ salaries to 10 percent raise By MELISSA BENTON Staff Writer

Incoming presidents of CSU cam- puses will not receive a starting salary of 110 percent of that of the incumbent’s base pay, according to a CSU press re- lease. The new policy, declared by the CSU Board of Trustees on Jan. 25, was fi rst introduced from the Special Com- mittee on Presidential Selection and Compensation which has been review- ing the system’s selection process and executive compensation structure. According to CSU board chair Her- bert Carter, the new policy will aid all Photo courtesy of pocho0ne presidential candidates, the public and Immigrant Youth Coalition (IYC) members demonstrate in front of San Bernardino City Hall in protest of unfair treatment of undocumented citizens who had no choice in their birthplace. others by maintaining presidential sala- ries at a reasonable level in the future. “Our continued goal is to recruit and compete for the best leadership pos- sible, but also within articulated budget Undocumented and unafraid guidelines,” said Carter. CSU is currently in the process of Immigrant students shut down streets in downtown to bring light to their struggle for education identifying new campus presidents for By COURTNEY SIMS (ICE) to check against its immigration da- The Dream Act. San Bernardino, Northridge, San Fran- Staff Writer tabases to prioritize the removal of crimi- The Dream Act (AB 130) which calls cisco and the Maritime Academy. nal aliens, those who pose a threat to public for California universities to allow qualify- Twelve Immigrant Youth Coalition safety, and repeat immigration violators, ing students, regardless of citizenship sta- (IYC) protestors were arrested on Jan. 24, according to ICE. tus, to attend. outside of City Hall in San Bernardino “The Immigrant Youth Coalition is an Many students at CSUSB worry about during a sit-in called “Undocumented and organization led by undocumented youth, how the Dream Act will affect their educa- Unafraid.” Of the 12 arrested, 10 may face immigrants and students to fi ght for immi- tion and future success in this country. deportation. grant rights, education and against crimi- “Tell me when [immigrants] start Protestors sat-in in front of the De- nalization,” as stated on the IYC website. paying taxes,” said student Renee Barlin. partment of Homeland Security’s fi eld of- Formerly known as the Inland Empire “[Immigrants] have welfare and other so- fi ce and Downtown City Hall to protest the Dream Team, the IYC provides a service cial programs sewed up and now you want treatment of undocumented residents. for not only students who want to go to col- to give them an education? When they’re “No papers, no fear. Immigrants are lege but immigrants that are facing depor- here illegally? Give me a break,” she con- marching here,” chanted group members. tation or have experienced criminalization tinued. Other hot button issues included the because of their illegal status. Other students say they are completely Melissa Benton | Chronicle Photo Secure Communities program, in which The IYC is pushing to mobilize the supportive of their right to purse an educa- The new CSUSB president can earn up to $319,000 a year. the FBI automatically sends fi ngerprints youth into political action. One such step tion, sympathizing because they know just to Immigration and Customs Enforcement was taken last year when they pushed for Continued on Pg. 3

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Krystina Pedersen | Chronicle Photos Chevy is the newest member of the University Police Department. This German shepherd will protect students from potential terrorist attacks as he is being trained to sniff out approximately 12 different scents of explosives and ammunition. New K-9 enforcement sniffs its way into CSUSB By KRYSTINA PEDERSEN “Campuses are a target for terrorist A typical day of training consists of Chevy through fi ve different brands before he fi - Staff Writer threats; by having Chevy who specializes sniffi ng out different scents. nally found a brand he likes. in detecting explosives and ammunition, He is currently able to pick up on fi ve After a long day on duty or at training CSUSB is bringing campus safety to we increase campus safety,” said offi cer to six scents but won’t be fi nished with his Chevy resides in Skaggs’s backyard run- a whole new level by adding a K-9 to the Helen Skaggs. training until he identifi es approximately ning around rolling in the grass and play- university’s police department. Skaggs is not only Chevy’s command- 12 scents. Chevy also has to pass a certifi - ing with Skaggs’s two young sons. Chevy, a 2-year-old 80-pound German er but also his trainer. The pair have been cation test issued by the state of California, Skaggs describes Chevy’s personality shepherd, was brought to CSUSB from working together for approximately three until then Chevy is unable to be sent out at home to be more domesticated. At home Little Rock, Arkansas through grants, pri- months now. Skaggs fi nds working with on calls. he is more at ease and there’s more of a vate donations and fundraisers held by the a K-9 over another offi cer to be “different When Chevy detects a scent he sits in playful atmosphere. women’s cross country team. and fun but all seen as working with a part- front of it, that’s his signal to Skaggs that Chevy defi nitely knows his role when Chevy is not your stereotypical attack ner.” he has detected something. When Chevy he is on duty. He is more protective of the dog that is trained to bite on command; he Every day ranging anywhere from 2 obeys commands he is rewarded with a toy. unit and his kennel. is in the process of being trained to detect to 5 hours, the pair train vigorously at the To Chevy fi nding explosives is a Chevy is the fi rst K-9 to ever be a part explosives and ammunition. Fontana Police Departments K-9 facilities. game, in his mind all he is concerned about of our campus’s police force, and CSUSB is fi nding these scents so he can be given continues to look for ways to fund Chevy his toy. who cost approximately $10,500. When asked if Chevy is on any special Skaggs hinted we may see fundraisers diet for his training, Skaggs laughed and such as pancake breakfasts hosted by the Two rooms for rent: One with private bath, very stated that no he is not. Criminal Justice Club in the future. But she However Chevy is very picky when still remains on the lookout for more op- close to CSUSB, utilities included, full house privileges, it comes to his food; he’s already gone portunities to raise money for Chevy. $375 and $450 per mo. Men only, some house rules. Credit check/deposit. Phn./Text (909) 855-6211

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By MELISSA BENTON his legal battle against incarcera- questions for me to answer,” said nation. This is a fi ne book, much Staff Writer tion and resistance to the draft. Lyon. needed at this point in time,” Odo Lyon wrote the book while The dissertation turned into said. Cherstin Lyon, CSUSB as- attending the University of Arizo- 11 years of research and a book. Lyon felt the information sistant history professor, pub- na as a graduate student working Lyon received much recogni- needed to get into public access. lished a historical book about the on her doctorate degree. tion for her work on the book, in- She said it raised questions about Japanese American draft resistors Lyon recorded the oral histo- cluding esteem from Franklin S. how people were treated during during World War II. ry of a group of Japanese Ameri- Odo, chief of the Asian division the war. “Prisons and Patriots: Japa- can men were resisting the draft. of the Library of Congress. Japanese Americans went nese American Wartime Citizen- They were visiting the site of a “‘Prisons and Patriots’ adds from having citizenship to intern- ship, Civil Disobedience, and former prison, where many of welcome depth and analysis to ment. Historical Memory” follows them had been held during World a growing number of works that “This book came out right the story of 41 Nisei who were War II. are now disclosing two increas- around the time of 9/11. It moves imprisoned after refusing to be The prison was being re- ingly important reasons the Japa- to look more closely at people drafted into the U.S. military dur- named in honor of Hirabayashi. nese American experience during who gave up the rights of others ing World War II. She decided to do her disser- World War II needs further re- in the time of war. It’s a combi- Lyon tells how the struggles tation on this topic and began to search,” said Odo. nation of prejudice and fear,” said of these Japanese Americans in do more research in the National “First, the complex ways Lyon. resisting the draft and the legal Archives. She found little infor- in which the Japanese Ameri- “I’m hoping this book will battles that followed which could mation on the subject. can communities responded to inspire research and conversation. be compared to civil rights hero, “It was hard trying to fi gure the unconstitutional barbarity This was my small contribution. Gordon Hirabayashi. out how to approach this story with which the U.S. government I also hope the family members Lyon is giving a lecture on and fi t it into literature. It was all treated them and, second, the fas- enjoy having something written Gordon Hirabayashi on Feb. 22 in uncharted territory. It changed cinating ways in which post-war about their father, grandfather or John M. Pfau Library from 12-1 my perspective, especially when actors sought to play roles in the uncle.” Melissa Benton | Chronicle Photo p.m. in PL-4005. it was overlooked and not in oth- crafting of a metanarrative for The book was published Nov. Lyon’s book originally began as a dissertation. Hirabayashi was known for er literature. It raised many more the ethnic group, the war, and the 3 by Temple University Press. Obama gives annual State of the Union speech stay in high school until they graduate or reach 18 years Continued from Pg. 1 of age. because candidates hope to be re-elected. He went on to note the fi nancial challenges that col- He continued to say that the president is making the lege-bound students face once they graduate high school argument that spending must be reduced but revenue needs and proposed ways to soften the burden. to come from those who are well off. Obama suggested that Congress should do something Courtesy of White House Press Representatives argue that at a time of recession, or to protect student loan interest rates from doubling this sputtering recovery at best, the answer is not to raise taxes summer. “The number of work-study students is valuable be- but reduce spending. Nonetheless, taxes and employment He also suggested the extension of tuition tax credit cause it gives a really positive source of income for stu- were not the only topics of the night. and doubling the number of work-study jobs over the next dents that allows them to work on campus and create con- Obama also suggested that students be required to fi ve years. nections,” said CSUSB President Dr. Albert K. Karnig. Immigrants fi ght for American rights Continued from Pg. 1 over illegal and legal pursuits of educa- tion might be able to fi nd a middle ground. how hard it is not having an education. Especially when taking the future of Students like Irving Alonso, a de- California’s budget into account, there scendant of an illegal immigrant, knows needs to be a fi nal agreement. just how lucky he is to have the opportu- “Immigrants who obtain their col- nity to go to college. lege degree will eventually become tax He feels the Dream Act is a step in paying residents,” said Prince Thompson, the right direction. student. “Yeah, immigrants should have the AB 131, the second portion of the right to go to college. It’s not their fault Dream Act, will allow undocumented where they came from, they can’t control students to receive state funding to attend it. Education is a part of the American colleges and universities and is currently Dream,” said Alonso. “It was hard for my awaiting Gov. Jerry Brown’s signature. parents trying to fi nd work or having to For more information on the IYC work two jobs to make ends meet.” and their cause, you can visit their Face- The two extreme sides of this debate book page.

Photo courtesy of pocho0ne IYC protestors demand for a better future that the Dream Act will provide, giving them a chance at a higher education. Chronicle Page 4 News Monday, January 30, 2012

Photo courtesy of Corinne Jamieson Chairman and CEO, of Stater Bros. Markets, Jack H. Brown presents CSUSB President Dr. Albert K. Karnig, with a donation to the Rose Brown Scholarship in honor of Brown’s mother at Stater Bros. Corporate Offi ce in San Bernardino on Dec. 8, 2011. Jack Brown donates to scholarship fund

By KATHERINE VALADEZ since the scholarship was created, accord- ing student raising a 4-year-old son alone, etery. Staff Writer ing to Murillo-Moyeda. according to a CSUSB news release. Ms. Brown was a native of Rancho “The Rose Brown Scholarship pro- “It was an honor and a privilege to Cucamonga, CA, and lived in San Ber- ack H. Brown, chairman of vides scholarships to students with a mini- receive this scholarship,” said the recipi- nardino for approximately 65 years before Stater Bros. markets, donated mum 2.5 GPA, fi nancial ent. “It has been a her death, according to CSUSB Magazine. over $100,000 to CSUSB for need, to students who blessing fi nancial- She passed away on August 20, 2011 Jthe university’s Rose Brown have been out of high ly and has helped at the age of 91. Scholarship fund. school for at least eight Rose Brown me so that I don’t “The amazing thing is she was able The scholarship was established in years, and to widowed The have to work as to raise this son who has become promi- 2000 by Jack Brown as a tribute to his and single parent enrolled Scholarship provides many hours. This nent in the business world,” said Murillo- mother, Rose Brown on her 80th birthday. up through secondary way, I can spend Moyeda. “He admired her for being widowed school,” according to scholarships to students more time with Jack Brown is currently CEO of Stater at a very young age, and she never remar- CSUSB’s Financial Aid my son.” Bros. markets as well as chairman of the ried while she was raising her son,” said website. [who are] widowed and single Rose Brown board. Carmen Murillo-Moyeda, a public affairs In the past, $1,000 married at the In a related issue, overall donations to marketing specialist for CSUSB. scholarships were award- parents. The amount of each age of 18 and was the Cal State University system rose dur- Jack Brown, for whom Jack Brown ed each year to those who scholarship has increased widowed eight ing the 2010-11 school year, according to Hall is named, created the scholarship to met the requirements. years later at age a news release. help widowed and single parents, accord- But starting this year, the to $1,500. 26. The total donations received reached ing to Murillo-Moyeda. amount of each schol- She was left $344 million, which is up 30 percent from It was designed to encourage students arship has increased to to raise her only the previous year, according to the San to continue to pursue a college degree. $1,500. son, 8-year-old Bernardino Sun. A total of 62 students have been re- This year, four students were awarded Jack, alone, since she had no siblings or In 2009-10, the Cal State University cipients of the scholarship. the scholarship. parents to help her, according to her obitu- system received donations totaling $265 More than $60,000 has been awarded One of this year’s recipients is a nurs- ary from Mt. View Mortuary and Cem- million. Chronicle Page 5 Opinion Monday, January 30, 2012

Dominique Sterling | Chronicle Photo The eaterie in the Commons isn’t the most well known hot spot on campus when it comes to food, but with it’s extensive dining choices, from fresh and zesty, to indulgent and comforting, it should be on student’s radar. Now if it was only open later. Commons gets it right, but should be open late night By DOMINIQUE STERLING Santos Manuel Student Union, I feel like However, there are fan-favorites that they night. Staff Writer the Commons offers fresh choices. continually offer such as pizza, burgers, The Rec Center and the Commons With the new year came new resolu- and the salad bar. could go hand-in-hand for many students CSUSB will never become a school tions, I promised myself that I would get Because CSUSB is a commuter who want to “carb up” or just follow their known for great school spirit unless it be- into shape and shed some pounds. school, it is very important there are plenty workouts with a healthy and balanced comes a place where students who live on With the menu that the Commons has of options for students to have a healthy meal. and off campus have a place to meet and to offer, it allows me to make better eating choice for meals. I don’t think it’s too much to ask from socialize late at night. choices, especially having to be at school a “It’s cheap. Service is quicker and a Sodexo, who has a strangle hold on food The main and easiest way people can good part of the week. larger variety. They defi nitely want to try here on campus, to try and make student socialize is around food, and there is no The menu not only offers what is be- and meet the needs of the students,” said life a little easier. better place on campus to do that than the ing served it also includes the calorie count student Gill Rutherford. “Eating in the Although the schedule for the Com- Commons with their main dining room. which permits me to eat according to my Commons allowed me to get my food, pay, mons may not permit all students to have I have been attending the CSUSB diet plan. eat and still have time to casually walk to every meal there, I strongly suggest that campus for three years and had never eaten Many health conscious students and class.” when you do get the chance to enjoy a at the Commons until last Thursday. faculty often fi nd it diffi cult to fi nd healthy The Commons is open Mon-Fri, 7:30 meal there. I guarantee you will not be dis- Since then it has become my fi rst choices on campus, that’s why it is such a a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; Mon-Wed, Dinner 5 appointed. choice for a meal. shame that the Commons is not open when p.m.-7:30 p.m.; Sat-Sun 11:00 a.m.-5:00 With the great selection that the Com- I was very surprised at the amount of the students really need it to be. p.m. This is not helpful to the student who mons offers I can say the only negative is healthy yet wholesome choices that the Choosing between nutrition and con- takes a full load of classes the whole day their lack of availability. Because of my menu offered. venience can distract many of us from the until late at night. awkward scheduling this quarter I am able Entering the Commons I found it very better choices. One area on campus that does have to enjoy their food. The only need I see that pleasurable to see the food being prepared The variety at the Commons also is a convenient hours, is the Recreation and would have to be addressed would be the and not deep-fried in grease. Unlike the big plus. It keeps each meal new exciting. Fitness Center, which is open until mid- lack of open business hours.

Coyotes need to howl for a change By LIZBETH LOPEZ University of California, Riverside is relatively close Staff Writer to CSUSB, yet we are not nearly as actively involved as them. The number of people voicing their opinion at that CSUSB has been too slow in demonstrating our dis- university puts ours to shame. content with the tuition hikes compared to other CSUs. We should be more active in raising our voices and We should all know by now that they have gotten out demonstrating our dissatisfaction with tuition increases, of hand. the lack of class availability, and the number of full time For a CSU campus that currently enrolls more than professors. 17,500 students, why does Occupy CSUSB, which ex- We are not doing enough! presses the belief that we should It is pitiful that a great major- protest on our campus, have only ity of us complain about the tuition 112 likes on Facebook? t is pitiful that a great majority fee increases, parking permit pric- Yes, students have gathered I es, and inability to get classes yet in front of the Pfau Library to pro- of us complain about the don’t do enough, if anything about test the rising fees and effects on it. the quality of higher education in tuition fee increases, parking Take an initiative and stop California, but that turnout has had making excuses for your lack of minimal effect. permit prices, and inability to get involvement. In a previous Coyote Chron- I am a student too and I under- icle article, it was reported that a classes yet don’t do enough, stand that we are pressed for time meeting facilitated by CSUSB’s if anything, about it. because most of us work, go to Student for Quality Education school to pay tuition out of pocket (SQE) on Nov. 22 of last year, a and allot time to spend time with mere 30 attendees gathered outside the Blue Coyote Pub our families. in the SMSU. It is no secret that the majority of CSUB students are The purpose of the meeting was to try and get the county wide commuters from San Bernardino and River- “Occupy” wave to come to CSUSB, but this does not ap- side, and I understand that commuting is a chunk of our pear to have happened relative to potential. lives. The L.A Times reported that UCR had a passionate However, CSU fee increases affect all of us and our crowd of up to 500 protesters throughout its campus on families down the line. Lizbeth Lopez | Chronicle Photo Jan. 26. Continued on Pg. 6 The few yips from Coyotes aren’t enough to voice discontent with the university. Chronicle Page 6 Opinion Monday, January 30, 2012 Animal housing Th e uselessnessuselessness With the plentiful benefi ts pets could bring to those students who live in housing, it’s time for administration to make a change By ALEJANDRA ARANA With pets, you let all your emotions tthathat isis ClickersClickers Staff Writer go, you forget about all your homework and the bills you have to pay and just en- Kimberly “Charlie” Treloar | Chronicle Photo Students should be allowed to have joy the company of someone that loves you Course Clickers may be a nifty idea in theory, but are proving to be a real headache to already penny-pinching students. pets in the dorms or apartments to help re- unconditionally, all the stress of the day duce the stress of college life. evaporates. By KIMBERLY “CHARLIE” TRELOAR sor requires photo identifi cation or when Coming home to an excited, jumping “I believe pets should be allowed in Staff Writer students turn a quiz or exam in. It’s just a puppy or kitten allows the stress to leave the dorms because having a pet is very matter of them wanting to make that sort of your body. benefi cial to the owner. They provide stress There is no denying that advancement effort to ensure the integrity of their class- I moved down here from Northern relief, entertainment as well as companion- in technology has changed the way we re- room. California and my fi rst year was very dif- ship,” said student Isela Ocampo. ceive our education now. This past quarter I had to purchase a fi cult to deal with without my family. Some students come from all the way In addition to paying for tuition and clicker and an access code for one of my If I would have been allowed to bring across the country and they miss home so books, students now may have to purchase communication studies courses. my bunny Snowball, I would have had having their pet allows them to have a little a clicker to be used in their courses. Due to the website and the computer something from home that no one could something from home to make them feel At what point does the hemorrhaging in the classroom having issues, we only take from me. more comfortable in their new surround- of our wallets and bank accounts stop? used our clickers a few times. She would have been a constant and ings. I believe that it is wrong to impose It really ended up being a complete reassuring reminder from home that would Of course, there should be limitations extra costs on students for the sake of par- waste of time and money. have helped me deal with my stress. on how many pets are allowed and what ticipating in the latest technological ad- “I think that having to buy a clicker is Housing does not allow pets (besides kinds residents are allowed to keep. vancements that don’t even work most of a waste of time and money. As a full time fi sh) to live with students for various rea- “There should defi nitely be a limit. the time. college student, I don’t have the money to sons but they should allow them, for the One pet should be the limit because we Currently, if a student requires a click- waste on a clicker when I could invest that student’s emotional well-being. don’t want the rooms to get smelly or have er for the winter quarter, he or she has to money into a book for school, and the E- There are more benefi ts associated to manage too many pets,” said Ocampo. spend $25.50 for the clicker itself and then Instruction website a lot of times is down, with having a pet than there are negative “They should not be poisonous or another $17.50 for the access code accord- which is inconvenient,” said one student. issues they might generate. harmful to anyone,” said student Kaithlyn ing to the CSUSB bookstore. Some professors will say that the Even the Health Center has the an- Huntington. This adds up to $43 for one course so whole class benefi ts from the gadget by it nual “Pet Your Stress Away” event where No poisonous snakes or spiders or any that your professor can take roll for a class forcing the students to be involved and on students have the opportunity to pet cute other animal that can cause harm should that may have more than 150 students. their toes, ready to click away. animals so they can relieve stress. be allowed for the safety of everyone who According to the CSUSB bookstore, Seems reasonable, right? Wrong. If the Health Center facilitates these lives nearby. eight classes this quarter with more than Students are still able to access the site events it’s because stress among students Designating one whole building “pet 150 students require a clicker and code to and get the information they need without is high and there is a real problem. friendly” would help avoid any potential participate in. having to be present. College is diffi cult on its own and confl icts with students that could arise con- That amounts to over $52,000 that stu- Heck, they can even have a fellow some of us are having trouble just afford- cerning the pets, especially since it would dents will spend extra just to be counted. student do the clicking for them and it will ing to continue on as students, so we de- be safe to say that everyone in that desig- What happened to taking roll by pass- still register them as present even when serve to have pets. nated building would be animal lovers. ing around a pad of paper and a pen? they are not. It is ridiculous that after all the money Allowing pets to live with residents Some can say that this is the great ben- Professors should see that sometimes we spend to live on campus we can’t even will help students to not only deal with efi t to the clickers, that attendance is done what really counts is the information that make it a real home with our own accom- their stress in a healthy manner, but also to in a matter of seconds. However, if a pen they need to teach students, not any “cool” modations. have a little piece of home with them. a paper is passed around, it really is only tool that they use. consuming a few seconds of each individ- With all the rising costs of being a ual’s time, worth the $43 I think. college student any kind of fi nancial assis- The clicker, though it can be used for tance or break would be helpful. such things as quizzes and class questions, The cost of a clicker, $43. cannot fully guarantee that the person who The cost of a pad of paper, $3. is getting credit for them is the one taking CSUSB professors taking it easy on us them. and not requiring such materials, PRICE- This can be achieved when a profes- LESS.

Students need to get riled up on Facebook for meeting times, event Continued from Pg. 5 updates and information in an endeavor Consider this: commuters have the to voice your frustration with tuition in- added fi nancial burden of cost of fuel, creases and poorer educational environ- thus, more than anyone, we should be do- ments. ing our best to halt tuition increases. We all have access to BlackBoard. California Grants and federal fi nan- Send mass e-mails to all your classmates cial aid as it currently of upcoming move- exists is insuffi cient, ments here at CSUSB. and you can be assured The rest of the stu- that there will be anoth- Take an initiative dents can then forward er tuition fee increase that e-mail to their this time next year if and stop making classmates in other something isn’t done classes, and they can do forthwith. excuses for your lack the same, which would We have the tools create a more informed in the palms of our of involvement. student body. hands, so let us put them We can also inform to good use. and promote Occupy It is unimaginable to think that stu- CSUSB on CSUSB’s Coyote Radio to in- dents on campus may not own a smart- form everyone who listens on to them on phone but, if that is the case, we still have the Internet about our grievances. access to the Internet. We are the voice for our children and Kyla Cook | Chronicle Photo Instead of following the next pop their children and it is in our hands to act Depressed cats and students alike could be multitudes happier if only the were allowed to unite in CSUSB student housing. star, you should follow Occupy CSUSB now for their future. Chronicle Page 7 Features Monday, January 30, 2012

Edward Hewitt | Chronicle Photo The very talented Travis Brass Band trumpet players battled for the title of “Best Trumpet Player” at CSUSB’s annual “Music Tuesday” concert hosted by the music department. In addition to preforming they hosted an education clinic for students. Travis Brass Band: two kinds of air force By EDWARD HEWITT Air Force's Golden Band of the marching band to more up tempo ence by including facts about community at large. Staff Writer West which consist of 45 active covers of music from artists like themselves, a background to each In addition to West Coast duty Air Force members. The mu- Duke Ellington. piece of music they performed tours and performances, the mu- Travis Brass Band thrills the sical group consists of six mem- The band bases their playlist and a little showmanship with a sicians are active duty members audience with an energetic battle bers, all of whom play one of the off of the anticipated audience, Macarena musical battle between of the Air Force. As Tech. Sgt. between its two trumpeters. The band's fi ve featured instruments. which ensures their performances the members of the trumpet sec- Christi L. McGowan explained, duo entertained the audience with Airmen First Class Stephen resonate with all ages. tion. “We are members of the AMC a round robin performance of a Denison and Mathew Garza are As the only West Coast Air In addition to performing live (Air Mobility Command), which brass version of the “Macarena” the bands trumpet players. Staff Force band, their coverage area music, the band conducts educa- not only consist of fi ghter jets, song, while battling for the title Sgt. Robert Mayes plays the is broad and includes the states tion clinics which can range from but humanitarian efforts. When- of the band's best trumpet player. French horn, Airman 1st Class of Calif., Nev., Wash., Idaho and the band performing, answering ever commercial air can’t handle CSUSB's music department Travis Harde plays the eupho- Ore. This dictates that they cover questions, assistance in teach- the situation, we step in and help hosted its annual “Music Tues- nium, Staff Sgt. Jill Corbett the all musical military ceremonies in ing master classes, one on one provide relief.” day” concert Jan. 24. The fea- tuba and Tech. Sgt. Christi L. Mc- addition to community outreach tutoring, and technique tutorials “In addition to the impor- tured artist was none other than Gowan plays the drums. functions such as "Music Tues- for students that are interested in tance of music, the bands overall the Travis Brass Band of the Air Their sound is an eclectic day" at CSUSB. brass music instruments. message, we pay homage to vet- Force's Golden Band of the West. one. During their performance During the CSUSB version The overall goal for the clin- erans and those currently serving, The Travis Brass Band is a they played a variety of music of the show, the band made an ics is to provide a more hands-on recruiting new members and dis- sub group (brass section), of the styles ranging from traditional effort to incorporate the audi- experience to students and the Continued to Pg. 8 Taking advantage of student tax deductions

By MARINA RANGEL the student stuff I never used,” said student Staff Writer Bryant Taylor in response to attending the Tax Talk. ver $2,000 could be resting Taylor is former military and is aware comfortably in our wallets of the limitations he has from not doing his rather than hiking to the taxes himself during that period. He now Ofederal government, if only feels confi dent that he can get the most students realized the savings they could be from his tax return just from being a stu- making on their federal taxes. dent. In a “Tax Talk” hosted by the Osher Students can also benefi t from the Re-entry Center on Tuesday Jan. 24, rep- Lifetime Learning Credit which applies to resentatives from the nearby H&R Block tuition and fees paid out of pocket. Interest spoke to students about the student deduc- paid on your student loans can also be used tions they could be missing out on. as a deduction, for more information visit “Students need to be interested in this 1098t.com. sort of thing,” said representative Victor Not being an expert, it felt great to lis- Malone, urging the importance of knowing ten to a tax professional one on one address available student benefi ts in the tax world. our concerns as students. This was not the Malone stressed three tax terms: cred- only opportunity to receive free help. its, deductions and phase-out. Through Many businesses offer great tax re- credits and deductions, less money is owed sources. Specifi c to H&R Block, anyone to the government and most credits and is able to schedule a free “Second Look” deductions will phase out, or disappear if which gives you an opportunity to go over income increases. Marina Rangel | Chronicle Photo past tax returns with a licensed tax repre- “I feel like I don’t get enough money Books, supplies, equipment and mileage can be deducted from your taxes this year through American Opportunity Credit. sentative or fi le a 1040ez for free till Feb. back,” said Magda Lopez, one of the stu- 29. dents who attended the Tax Talk. second $2,000 can be claimed as a credit. computers or school supplies and the most “Go and talk to someone, just to go So what are those deductions and Recently changed in 2009, the Ameri- overlooked expense, mileage. through the experience,” said Malone in credits and what is commonly being over- can Opportunity Credit is now 40 percent As a student, I drive about 94 miles reference to students doing their taxes for looked? refundable allowing for a maximum of to and from school twice a week and at the fi rst time. The American Opportunity Credit is $2,500 back in your pocket. 50 cents a mile, I could be claiming up to Taxes are real life and our lives inside applied to student expenses like books, Sounds complicated, right? $1,100 for a mileage deduction under the and outside of school are not always cheap. supplies and equipment. Up to 100 percent Actually, it is really as simple as American Opportunity Credit. Having the scoop on how to save money is of the fi rst $2,000 and 25 percent of the claiming out of pocket expenses on books, “In that hour, I realized so much of always welcome. Chronicle Page 8 Features Monday, January 30, 2012 Latin American dance takes Coyotes by storm By YEZI CHO Staff Writer

he aggressive rhythm and strong beat of Latin Ameri- can dance music is enough Tto catch peoples’ interest. It gets our bodies moving. The movements of Latin American dance are hot and fascinat- ing. The Latin American Dance lecture was held on Jan. 25, in the Pfau library by Robin Hernandez. Hernandez has traveled and taught Latin American dance for seven years, fi ve years as a freelancer. She says she wants to get people in- terested in Latin American dance because it is a world-wide interest. Hernandez said, “This historical information of the dance makes people open their minds to Latin American dance.” The lecture dealt with subtopics such as types of dances, physiological and psy- chological benefi ts of dancing and dance etiquette. The benefi ts of dancing are numerous. Physiologically, dancing is a great aerobic exercise and increases fl exibility. It also improves the circulation of the body and helps with cardiovascular conditioning. Moreover, socially and psychologi- cally dancing activity allows you to meet many people so that you can socialize with them. It reduces stress, so you will forget your annoyances. By having a fun time dancing, you will feel confi dent and re- laxed at the same time. Sam Romero, Public Affairs employee Yezi Cho | Chronicle Photo said, “It was a helpful lecture. I have al- Faculty and students came together to shake some hips with Robin Hernandez to not only learn about Latin American history but a few dance lessons of Merengue and Salsa as well. ways wondered about Latin American dance.” Cumbia, Merengue and Salsa. infl uences Cha Cha by adding a triple step. with Rumba, of African origin. In result, However, before you go dancing you In short, Samba, means “to pray,” in- Like other dances, Cha Cha is spread by Salsa has evolved over time through an should know about today’s dance etiquette. troduced in the late 1920s and now domi- tourists who returned to their home coun- elaborate syncretism of different sounds, It is critical. When someone asks you to nates most of Brazilian culture. Today we tries. culture and meaning. dance, you should not say “No.” If you can see it on the streets of Brazil especially Cumbia, a Columbian dance, started After the lecture, people had enjoyable must say no, give a reason. Say “Thank during the Brazil Samba Festival during between the 17th and 18th century. Cumbia time to putting this information to actual you” after the dance. When you step on the Rio Carnival. is famous for social courtship dance which use by attending beginners level of Salsa someone’s foot, apologize. Keeping these Rumba is the most sensual dance with is done on special occasions. and Merengue. pieces of etiquette while having an amus- fast hip movements. Rumba has an interna- Merengue became popular in the mid- Dance is a universal sport that every- ing dance time with your partner can make tional style and American style but for the 1950s due to its simplicity. It’s often ac- body can enjoy. We are likely to see danc- you love dancing more than ever. most part the male plays an aggressive role companied with scandalous lyrics and a ing in any place such as weddings or night There are seven Latin American danc- and females play a submissive role. strong beat. clubs regardless of peoples’ races, coun- es: Samba, Rumba, Mambo, Cha Cha, Mambo, meaning Voodoo priestess, On the other hand, Salsa began to mix tries and languages.

Edward Hewitt | Chronicle Photo The Travis Brass Band shows off their musical talent as they competed against each other and provide an unforgettable performance for audience. Travis Brass Band shine through their music Continued from Pg. 7 The Travis Brass Band of the walks of life can relate to. Air Force's Golden Band of the Despite musical preferences playing the wide variety of posi- West provides a musical experi- or personal likes, the Travis Brass tions the Air Force has to offer,’’ ence that all ages can enjoy and Band is sure to provide an enjoy- stated Sgt. McGowan. an experience that people from all able experience for all. Chronicle Page 9 Features Monday, January 30, 2012 Diaries of a Jet Setter A guy’s guide to getting lost By R. ANTHONY DIAZ services, thanks to my wonderful other Asst. Features Editor half, I touched down in London town. Beautiful city. With my new found Ever thought about love, Harrods, a fabulous upmarket de- getting lost? Well think partment store. The one million-square- again because once you foot beauty on Brompton Street is a step into the unfamiliar, must conquer! you will have to think It has every imaginable luxury good fast, and I am not talking and many eateries that are furnished and about downtown San Bernardino. designed to suit any snazzy brat or bag As college students many of us lady. have traveled abroad or simply fl own There is so much to see in the city across the wondrous deep blue ocean to so if you don’t feel like shopping, the be fabulous, explore, sight-see and taste sights are a spectacle and I found it’s the wine. better to drop and go, meaning take a Well that was me last week, I found map and walk. This way you can get myself lost. From one classmate to an- yourself lost and stumble on the good other I want to share my experience, of- and the unfamiliar. fer some advice and air the dirty laundry. Whether you want to see Bucking- For most international fl ights it is ham Palace, cathedrals or hang with the more than likely you will be fl ying out locals, you’ll fi nd something on every of LAX unless you have a connecting corner and park, even if it is a pastel col- fl ight. I must say that if you are travel- ored front door. ing with someone who has status on an We all need learning time, no mat- airline such as 1K or Premier Executive, ter what age you are and the city is fl ush your trashy experience at the airport will with museums waiting to fi ll your eyes Contribution of Peter Fearnley-Whittingstall turn into a classy affair. with astonishment and your brain with The W Hotel bar and lounge in Leicester Square packs a punch and the neighborhood is edgy, dashing and sensational. Club United for United Airlines is intellect. pretty much a social class upgrade with I personally enjoyed the National with theaters, pubs, coffee shops, Chi- Remember that no matter what, the many free amenities like WiFi, snacks, Portrait Gallery most. This museum is natown, the gay area, excellent food and subway is the way to go for most major some bubbly for all you champagne free and near Trafalgar Square. Any- plenty of shops on Long Acre. points in the city. Buy the day pass and drinkers, comfy lounge furniture and of thing in this approximate vicinity will The best part about unplanned trips is exit at Leicester Square. The chaos and course someone to clean after you. not disappoint. not knowing what is next and welcoming personality of the city is here, lace up After reaping the airline priority Here you will fi nd the arts district the unexpected. your kicks and shine your Ray Bans! Faux company scams students By TOM STILLWAGON ask them to put the money in their bank ac- Staff Writer count. They are then asked to send the money fraudulent company has to an address provided by the “company,” been attempting to scam minus the ten percent the student is encour- CSU students through cam- aged to keep as payment. A pus career centers across If the student goes through with this, the state, according to the CSUSB Career the check will bounce in a few short days, Center. and the student is scammed out of his or Police reports were fi led on campus her money. this past week regarding the scam attempts. “It’s a really awful scam,” said Dixon, Carol Dixon, interim director for the who mentioned that the CSUSB Career CSUSB Career Center, is aware of the Center has been chasing the individual for situation and is taking measures to fi x the at least a year. problem. She mentioned that they are constantly According to Dix- on the lookout for posts on, this is the only event by the fraudulent employ- of its kind that she has “Let us know if er, but just as one post is witnessed in her six you’re approached. fl agged and taken down, years at the center. another one quickly pops “This is a situa- Report it to the police and up in its place. tion that happened to Given that the scam all of the entire CSU so or to the career center artist uses a brand new it is not isolated to our company name every campus,” said Dixon. so we can stop it as time he or she posts, try- “Whoever they are, the ing to catch the person FBI is aware of them. soon as we can.” has been very diffi cult. Our own campus police “It’s got to be a pro- department is aware of Carol Dixon fessional criminal be- them.” cause they are quick,” The faux company posts fraudulent said Dixon, “quick and very slick.” job opportunities on the boards of the cam- “But all of the CSU’s are aware of it,” pus centers. The most recent name used said Dixon. “This is not just endemic to our was ABCO ROOFING, INC. campus.” “They’ve come in with at least six Should a student encounter one of names that I know of,” said Dixon. “They these scams, Dixon encourages them to create a bogus company and they provide a bring it to the career center and to notify very realistic job description, which basi- the police. cally tells students that they will be han- “Call us immediately,” she said. “Let dling accounts.” us know if you’re approached. Report it to After allegedly hiring students, the the police and or to the career center so we scam artists sends the student a check, and can stop it as soon as we can.” Chronicle Page 10 Arts & Entertainment Monday, January 30, 2012 FFromrom SStanfordtanford ggraduateraduate ttoo rrisingising rrapap sstartar Up-and-coming artist K.Flay is out to prove that great things can come in unconventional packages

Photo courtesy of Spinner Despite graduating from Stanford University, K. Flay embarked on a different journey, aiming to become the a bona fi de hip-hop/rap star. Having already performed with the likes of Snoop Dogg and Ludacris, K. Flay should be on your hip-hop radar. By JUSTIN MATHEW DENNIS Her passion and inspiration start producing music from a col- listening to,” she says. "It's still shocking to people Staff Writer for music started from listening lege friend who was a DJ. After a year of preparing who knew me growing up that to her father's classic rock records She learned the ropes her high school students for the SATs, I'm doing this, everyone thought Stanford graduate turned rap as a child. She has memories of sophomore year at Stanford and she stepped out of the world of I'd be a doctor or something, have artist, K. Flay is the newest musi- herself dancing in her living room started what would become a academia for a shot at the music a serious job," K. Flay said in the cal hit from the Bay Area. to Parliament-Funkadelic. blossoming career performing at industry. East Bay Express. With her different style, a Just like most hard-working campus venues. "I think at some point, I was Most artists have a band to mash-up of hip-hop and Indie aspiring artists, K. Flay started Now with her new mixed just so sick of sentence comple- back them up on stage, but K. rock, K. Flay broke out of the ex- her way from the bottom. style, she has been infl uenced by tion that I said, 'F--- it,'" K. Flay Flay is a one-woman show. pected mold of an alumnus from In the summer of 2004, she artists from Missy Elliot and Lau- said in an interview with Alterna- When she performs, it mostly the respected school. got a job at a French restaurant in ryn Hill to Fiona Apple and Liz tive Press. consists of just her and her laptop. After several releases, two her hometown, Chicago, making Phair. K. Flay has a distinctive as- Though it may be a little more full albums and one more on the just $4.95 an hour. Even with her degrees in pect that sets her apart from other diffi cult, she feels that if you go way, K. Flay has made her way to Compiling her earnings, she psychology and sociology, K. artists. on stage genuinely ready to give opening tours for Passion Pit and purchased a basic Edirol key- Flay decided to follow her dream She makes her own beats, people good music, than they will 3OH!3. board and taught herself how to of getting into music and becom- manages her own website, con- give you a good response. She has also shared the stage make beats. ing a rap artist. trols her own recording process Touring with famous art- with well-known hip-hop artists K. Flay, whose real name is “I’m just making music I and pretty much serves as her ists, K. Flay hopes to follow their Snoop Dogg and Ludacris. Kristine Flaherty, was inspired to hope my roommates don’t mind own rhythm section. footsteps. “Rude!” comedian comes to CSUSB By YETUNDE KEME were more typical and perhaps more pre- Staff Writer dictable than funny. For example, the nail salon skit is Comedian Anjelah Johnson, known common because Johnson and every other for her hilarious skits on "MadTV" and comedian repeat the same stereotypes of "Lopez Tonight," will be performing her Asian workers. stand-up skit Feb. 9 in the Coussoulis Are- A piece of the skit narrates an incident na at CSUSB. where the manicurist (in broken English) Johnson was slightly criticized last asks, “You have boyfriend?” and her re- month for her lack of creativity on the sponse was no. Comedy Central special "That’s How We “Why you don’t have? You look so Do It." pretty like model, cheerleader, something James Shotwell, a writer for the en- pretty,” replied the manicurist in another tertainment news column Under the Gun question and compliment. “You like long Review said, “I’m all for ethnic satire and or short nail?” tales of crazy nail salons, but you have to Johnson replied, “Short nails, please. be unique.” Thanks.” The manicurist responded, “Oh Shotwell added, “I get it; Latin women honey, that’s why you don’t have boy- have an attitude, Asians drive poorly and friend.” mispronounce certain letters in our alpha- Photo courtesy of Comedy Central Despite some of her overly common bet. Any comedian that has ever touched Known for her infamous parody of nail-salon workers, comedian Anjelah Johnson will be coming soon to CSUSB on Feb. 9. jokes, she deserves credit for portraying on these topics has highlighted these facts.” her character Bon Qui Qui on "MadTV" Shotwell may have strongly criticized tween men and women.’” dent, also agrees, “I think it’s funny be- because of the sassy and strong-willed per- Johnson for her lack of uniqueness, but It seems like some students see John- cause she’s just telling the truth and every- sonality she has. other critics begged to differ. son’s jokes as funny rather than cliché. one knows it, but they don’t say it." Tickets are currently on sale for $15 Online journal Jester called "That’s “Her jokes are relatable because I Johnson shows some of her unique- for CSUSB students; $25 for staff, faculty, How We Do It," “personal but very light have encountered those experiences,” said ness when she tells her life story through and alumni; $30 for reserved; and $40 for in tone” and “fairly girlie without falling student Ondrina Johnson. comical skits in "That’s How We Do It," gold circle. For more information, visit too much into the clichés of differences be- Amber Claude, another CSUSB stu- but there were some jokes she made that CSUSB.edu Chronicle Page 11 Arts & Entertainment Monday, January 30, 2012 Swedish sisters heal with First Aid Kit By BRIAN CHIDUEME track on the album. Staff Writer It showcases First Aid Kit taking their signature lone-star harmony to an apex in Swedish teenage sisters Johanna and order to create one of their fi nest composed Klara Soderberg are here to prove that folk and best sounding tracks. music still carries relevance in music cul- The eighth track, “Dance to Another ture today with their new album The Lion’s Tune,” gives a post-apocalyptic coat in Roar. the album’s slowest and most melancholy Hailing from Rabid Records, under tune. the name First Aid Kit, Johanna and Kiara The song is also the strongest in terms have been creating a stir around the ‘net of an homage to the sounds of the frontier. since 2008 with their fi rst EP, Drunken Songs such as “In the Hearts of Men” Trees. and “King of the World” don’t disappoint They have been gaining recognition and remain solid and worth a listen. ever since their debut, especially in time “King of the World” is an ode to the for their 2010 release of The Big Black & cross-country adventure that tells a story The Blue. of the band (with Conor Oberst) traveling From then on, critics have been able to different locales and meeting different to note shades of Bob Dylan and the Fleet people. Foxes in their work. While it serves as an uplifting closer With The Lion’s Roar’s 10 tracks show to a solid album, it feels like there doesn’t that the Indie-folk duo’s signature sound seem to be much innovation found. of bittersweet harmony remains present Another area to note, that critics have throughout. praised First Aid Kit for the numerous mo- By blending traits of Indie music with ments in which the sisters harmonize to- different types of country and folk music as gether. an infl uence, First Aid Kit does not disap- According to Simmy Richman of The point. Independent, he states that “First Aid Kit The opening track, titled after the al- sing harmonies so close [together] that you bum, gives the vibe of a lone-star with the couldn’t run a Band-Aid between them.” soul of a forlorn ballad. In the case of the duo, how far they’ve Both of these qualities work in unison come since their 2007 debut with the to create that Indie-country sound which home-recorded “Tangerine” remains too effectively transitions over to “Emmylou,” good to be true. an experiment at showing how to construct The Lion’s Roar is rewarded with a an effective love letter to Nashville. 9 out of 10, because of how the band has The Lion’s Roar is home to a couple taken their signature sound of bittersweet of First Aid Kit’s fi nest composed tracks of harmony. their career, most notably in the dreamlike The album soars to new heights while Photo courtesy of Rabbid Records “Blue.” paying an effective homage to lone-star Sisters Johanna and Klara Soderberg harmonize together with soulful melodies in their sophomore album The Lion’s Roar. “I Found A Way” stands as the best ballads of the past.

‘American Idol’ ratings drop for fi rst time in a decade By MONIQUE CLARKE Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez join Staff Writer Randy Jackson as the newest judges last season. “American Idol” kicked off their 11th Back to last season’s premiere, Lopez season on Jan. 22 with high expectations and Tyler were a hot topic for audiences for the hit show this year. around the country, raising the ratings yet Unfortunately, it did not deliver its fa- again. miliar high ratings. Now on it’s eleventh season, judges The show’s ratings dropped for the Jackson, Tyler and Lopez are back and fi rst time on a premiere episode in the looking for the next superstar American show’s long history. Idol. Their ratings dropped 24 percent from For the new season, auditions were last season’s premiere episode. held in St. Louis, Portland, Pittsburgh, San Some critics suggest that for the past Diego, Charleston, Denver, Aspen, New three years the show’s ratings were due Jersey, Galveston and Houston. to audiences curiosity regarding the new Their fi rst stop: San Diego. Auditions judges. were held on the USS Midway. In 2009, Kara DioGuardi stunned fans Viewers even saw a special contestant, when she became the fourth judge on the actor and comedian Jim Carrey’s daughter, show. Jane Carrey. The audience was interested in fi nding Carrey won her golden ticket to Hol- out just how another judge would fi t in. lywood by singing Bonnie Raitt hit song Then in 2010, another curve ball was “Something to Talk About.” Photo courtesy of Fox Entertainment Group thrown when Ellen DeGeneres replaced She then called her famous father After being on the air for over a decade and appointing new judges, ratings for the must-see show are now decreasing. Paula Abdul in season nine. with the good news. It was a move that brought in another The season’s audition episodes are still Or has the show aged and left nothing ing their fans interested in a show that has set of high ratings. giving fans what they want: contestants to new to freshen up 11th season? been running for over a decade. Sadly, both Kara DioGuardi and Ellen laugh at and fall in love with. One could conclude that it is no longer Nevertheless, “American Idol” is DeGeneres would go on to leave the show So why are ratings lower than usual? the only show that gives hopeful singers still one of Fox Entertainment Group’s hit after brief stints. Is it because fan’s feel like Steven Ty- and musicians the chance to become a Hol- shows. The biggest shocker of them all was ler shouldn’t be judging people on their lywood star. Faithful “American Idol” fans will when Simon Cowell himself left the ninth singing, after he messed up on the national New shows like “The Voice,” “Amer- continue to tune in Wednesdays and Thurs- season to work on the U.S. version of “The anthem at this year’s NFL AFC Champion- ica’s Got Talent” and “The X Factor” have days to see who will become the next Scot- X Factor.” ship? given “American Idol” a tough time keep- ty McCreery or Kelly Clarkson. Chronicle Page 12 Arts & Entertainment Monday, January 30, 2012 Charli XcX’s mix of goth and pop

By KIMBERLY ROSALES Stay Away which featuring her popular Staff Writer single Nuclear Seasons and various remix- es of her single Stay Away. Dark, emotive and eccentric are Her biggest infl uences include Kate among the vocabulary used to describe up- Bush, Bjork, Austra and Salem, and she and-coming U.K. pop singer Charli XCX. takes inspiration from various forms of art. The nineteen-year-old songstress from “Usually, I get a lot of infl uence from London is on her way to making it big this photography and fi lm," said Charli. " I year. really enjoy writing beautiful lyrics that With a voice reminiscent of Gwen Ste- sometimes don’t make sense. Just words fani and an eerie electronica sound, Charli that sound good together.” has been making a splash in the London Charli also achieves satisfaction from scene. interacting with her online fans. She was recently nominated for MTV “I’ve always been quite interactive U.K.’s Brand New for 2012 list, compet- with my fan base with Facebook and Twit- ing with other new acts including Lana Del ter. I really enjoy that," explained Charli Ray and Conor Maynard — Britain’s ver- Music News Web. "I think it’s good to sion of Justin Bieber. interact with people that way. I think it Charli, who has always had a passion makes them aware that you’re not a robot." for songwriting, started a band at the age Though she is on the rise in the U.K., of seven. the question remains: will she become a hit “It wasn’t really a serious sort of band in the United States? when I was seven but I was really into Most CSUSB students who were writing songs and stuff like that,” she said asked about Charli XCX stated that they while laughing off her past experience in were unfamiliar her. an interview with Music News Web. Nonetheless, Betsabe Bolanos knows Charli wrote her fi rst album when she who she is and stated" “Personally, I was fourteen with the help from her moth- wouldn’t listen to her.” er and father. That experience ultimately However, when pressed for her opened doors and soon she was playing thoughts on Charli XCX’s potential pop- gigs across the London borough of Hack- ularity in the U.S., Bolanos suggested, ney in warehouse raves. “She’s different and her music is eccentric. Charli soon began playing bigger People will gravitate towards that kind of venues such as Royal Festival Hall which music.” prides itself on being one of the “world’s Charli XCX’s music demonstrates leading performance venues.” much potential, but only time will tell if Photo courtesy of ClashMusic Last year, she debuted an EP titled she can reach a broader global fan base. U.K’s newest sensation, Charli XCX, blends in different musical genres to express her energetic and eclectic personality. Chronicle Page 13 Sports Monday, January 30, 2012 Basketball is only the beginning Angela Streets and Theron Laudermill are two of the most prolifi c athletes on campus, leading their teams in more ways than one

By JAZMIN JETT stopping her. She has been playing since By BRITNEY CARTER asking him has been, what does he plan on Staff Writer eighth grade, mostly playing at shooting Staff Writer doing when he graduates from CSUSB. guard, though occasionally taking on the The answer is a simple one. He plans Angela Streets, the talented shooting role of a point guard and small forward. This season, CSUSB men’s basketball to make it into the NBA. guard of the women’s basketball team, When asked to compare and contrast has shown fl ashes of brilliance and over- “I’m looking to play professionally,” achieved a monumental milestone by earn- the different positions she has played in her whelming potential. Laudermill stated. “I’ve been looking to do ing her 400th point in a losing effort to career, she emphasized that while playing Theron Laudermill, a senior from Riv- that my whole life. The NBA is my main Humboldt State. shooting guard, she was the most comfort- erside, has had a great infl uence on the ex- goal.” Originally from Arizona, Streets was able as she found that it became easier to ceptional season that the Coyotes have had Laudermill holds faith that he will be born in the Philippines due to her father’s drive and shoot the ball. so far. prosperous no matter what obstacle he may standing in the Air Force. Playing the point guard position has Although he was a redshirt during his face. Adjusting to life in California was been the most diffi cult due to the need to fi rst year as a Coyote, Laudermill has made “My mom and the people at church tough for Streets at fi rst; her family, includ- memorize plays and bring the ball up the notable contributions during the two years have encouraged me to push through and ing her twin brother, was still in Arizona. court against heavy pressure. he has played. keep faith in God in order to be where I Streets explained the diffi culties she Streets career at CSUSB has been He has impressively scored in double need to be,” said Laudermill. faced initially as life without her family fairly successful, though even she admits fi gures in 13 games, including a 16 point Inspired by his father and led by his proved to be a tough. that she’s had a few games she wishes she performance against a tough UCLA squad former basketball coaches, Laudermill has As if living without her family wasn’t could play over. earlier this year. always had aspirations to achieve what diffi cult enough, Streets also found her- Two games that haunt her were recent Born in Riverside, Laudermill was many only dream of doing; making it into self having to adjust to the school system, matchups against Cal State Monterey Bay raised in Moreno Valley where he attended the league. which consisted of a quarterly system as and Sonoma State. and graduated from Vista Del Lago High Playing overseas has not been stricken opposed to the customary semester system “I felt I could have helped my team School in 2007. off the map for the prospective athlete ei- she had grown used to. out better,” she said. Following graduation, he then attend- ther. Although Laudermill is striving to be Like most transfers, she found herself Streets followed her poor performanc- ed Shoreline Community College in Seat- drafted in the NBA, he is still interested in making up classes that were nontransfer- es with one to remember against Hum- tle, Washington for 2 years before transfer- playing overseas after he graduates from able to CSUSB. boldt State. Recording her 400th point in ring back to Southern California to register CSUSB. Though she initially faced trials and a 34-point performance made that night a at CSUSB in 2009 in order to reunite with As a business and administration ma- tribulations, Streets quickly became accus- special one for Streets. his family. jor, Laudermill plans to partner with his tomed to life here in California. She attri- “It was my best game of the season. Home-cooking proved to be just what mother, Pamela Laudermill, and assist her butes her ability to persevere to her team- We made little mistakes here and there but Laudermill needed. in building her local photography business, mates and current roommate. I felt we should have won,” said Streets. “Cal State helped me grow up respon- Photos On Sight, located in Moreno Val- While it may appear that she’s played Hoping to conclude her undergradu- sibly,” said Laudermill. “When you have a ley. basketball her entire life, Streets only be- ate study by the summer, Streets plans on lot on your plate with a set schedule, you With his determination and competi- gan playing basketball in middle school. earning a degree in kinesiology, with a have to learn to stick with it.” tive nature, one can only expect to see Lau- Once she began however, there was no concentration in pedagogy. The big question everybody has been dermill’s name in the big lights one day. Chronicle Page 14 Sports Monday, January 30, 2012 What can the Rec Center do for you? By ZION GUILLORY High Ski resort, Mammoth Mountain and Staff Writer Bear Mountain. Other outdoor adventures this quarter he CSUSB Recreational include hiking, camping and even whale Sports and Fitness Center is watching. a place of solace for many For a full schedule, price list of all the Schedule Tstudents, professors, and oth- activities and workshops being offered this ers who simply want to break a sweat. quarter, visit the front desk in the Rec Cen- The “Rec Center,” as many call it, has ter; they will provide you with any infor- an easy fl owing environment where one mation you may need. can go to become centered. Its main focus Inside the Rec Center there are many TThur.hur. Feb.Feb. 2 is to help students work on their bodies and classes taught throughout the quarter. wellness. These classes are known as GroupX, - Baseball vs Azusa Pacifi c University, 2:00 p.m. In addition to the fully equipped gym and are free of charge. that the Rec Center provides, there are There is a class for all types of exer- - Softball vs Cal Baptist University, 12:00 p.m. many different activities that it offers. cise, whether it is dance, self-defense or Every quarter, a schedule of all the training. various activities provided is offered to One of the classes offered is Boot FFri.ri. Feb.Feb. 3 those who are interested. Camp X which is an intense workout that The Rec Center holds intramural tour- has different exercises aimed for a specifi c - Women’s Basketball vs Cal State Dominguez Hills, 5:30 naments in basketball, volleyball and in- body part. In addition to Boot Camp X, door soccer at any skill level. there is also TRX Boot Camp. p.m. According to Rec Center employee The dance classes that are available Mark Esho: “The intramural tournaments are Zumba, belly dancing and hip-hop. - Men’s Basketball vs Cal State Dominguez Hills, 7:30 p.m. has the most participants because there are These styles of dance look very different, no expectations to play like a pro; it’s all but a lot of the same moves are incorpo- - Baseball at Azusa Pacifi c University, 2:00 p.m. about having fun and winning with your rated in all three. team. I have a great time overseeing some For those of you who like a slower of the games.” paced workout, you might want to consider This quarter’s outdoor adventure taking yoga or Pilates which are also of- SSat.at. FFeb.eb. 4 guide is packed with exciting activities that fered this quarter. aren’t going to be available in any other The more limited classes in the - Women’s Basketball vs Cal State L.A., 5:30 p.m. quarter. GroupX schedule are the self-defense These activities do charge a fee vary- classes including: jujitsu, Fight Like a Girl - Men’s Basketball vs Cal State L.A., 7:30 p.m ing from $20 to $230. and reality based self-defense. These class- - Baseball vs Azusa Pacifi c University, 1:00 pm The sole cost free activity is the Kayak es are only offered once or twice a week. Pool Workshop offered in our own pool. Of course, there is also standard work - Softball vs Alumni, 11:00 a.m. This is an evening class aimed to teach the out equipment for those who are looking to students how to paddle, do wet exits and bulk up or lose a few pounds. - Water Polo vs Pomona-Pitzer, 11:45 a.m. (at Riverside, other techniques. There are a vast number of machines Another exciting water workshop is and equipment that one can use to accom- CA) the Black Canyon Kayak and Hot Springs. plish desired results. There you actually get to go kayaking in No matter what you’re into, the Rec - Water Polo vs Arizona State University, 3:30 p.m. the Black Canyon of the Colorado River Center is sure to have an activity suitable right below the Hoover Dam. for you. (at Riverside, CA) Another popular activity that is of- From dancing to intramural sports, the fered is snowboarding for both beginners Rec Center has it all. and experienced riders. Stop by, take a look at the schedule The snowboarding activities take and join the fun. place at different locations such as Mt.

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By SHYNEESE WALTER three-point line. Streets is looking to have Staff Writer no regrets at the end of this season. “This is my last year and I don’t want ith the women’s bas- to leave with any what-ifs,” said Streets. ketball season more “This year we are younger and not as than half way done, experienced. I haven’t taken it upon my- Wthe Coyotes have been self to carry the team offensively. I just preparing even harder in order to close the want to have fun and bring my A-game ev- season strong. ery chance I get,” Streets concluded. In the Lady Coyotes’ most recent loss She has high hopes for the remainder to Humboldt State, Angela Streets and Eli- of the season as she expects her team to za Dy answered Coach Becker’s plea for continue working hard and to play every more productivity out of his two stars. game as if it’s their last. Despite Streets racking up a season Becker stressed that Streets is getting high of 34 points and Dy chipping in with great opportunities offensively because it’s 17 points of her own, the Coyotes still were within the fl ow of the offense for the team. unable to pull out the victory. “She is more comfortable knowing “As a team we shot poorly that night her skills this season. She knows when to and had 15-plus more fi eld goal attempts attack, when to shoot the three, when to than Humboldt and only needed a couple screen and how keep the others involved,” more baskets to win,” said coach Kevin said Becker. Becker. Becker hopes in moving forward into “As a team, we had a couple of play- future games, that Streets realizes that ers play major minutes with no production, she is a “go-to” player, looks to continue which hurt the team,” concluded Becker. to work hard and not to take anything for On a positive note, Streets and Dy granted. more than made up for the woeful perfor- “The team also needs to recognize mance they had a few weeks ago against when someone is ‘in the zone’ and make Cal State Monterey Bay in which they both sure that she gets the ball when needed,” combined to make a single fi eld goal. said Becker. Becker said what worked well against They’re young and have a lot to learn, Humboldt for both players was their great but this determined, feisty group of girls is sense of mixing the offense up and willing- one we should look forward to watching ness to take what the defense gave them. progress. They plan to make the changes Ben Delgado | Chronicle Photo At the start of the game, Streets was necessary to become a force to be reckoned Angela Streets quickly and forcibly drives to the lane against her opponent, Cal State East Bay on Jan. 14 in a 63-47 win. one point short of reaching 400 points in with. her career. She was able to reach the 400 As for the remainder of this season, it With consistent performances out season with a winning record. point plateau in a big way. will be important for this group of players of their stars, Streets and Dy, a solid de- With eight games left, it will be in- She shot an impressive 12 of 25 from to play with pride and confi dence under- fensive game plan, and a fl uid offensive teresting to see what these girls are really the fi eld, while going 6 of 14 from the standing that no season is a lost one. scheme, the team can potentially end the made of. One historic season deserves another

By ALEXANDRA CANNADY Coyote softball plans to sur- player. She can play every position run the bases with ease,” said Dun- Staff Writer pass last years historical season making her very versatile,” said can. beginning with their fi rst game on Duncan. Transfer Brittney Ybarra Feb. 3 against Cal Baptist Univer- Duncan expects great success came to the Coyotes from Mar- sity from Wilhelms. shall University. The team performed admira- Wilhelms was a starting “She has fast batting and the bly last season concluding with a pitcher as a freshman and later ability to dominate third base,” 34-23 record and regional playoff switched to second base. Although Duncan stated. participation. she found success on the infi eld, The Coyotes participate in the Head coach Tacy Duncan and she will be starting the season as a NCAA Division II section and the assistant coach Tom Kajitani are pitcher once again. CCAA conference. preparing their team to improve She has a personal goal this There are 10 teams in the Lady on last season’s effort with a better season: “Becoming an All-Ameri- Coyote’s conference and Duncan record and advance to the national can would be nice,” said Wilhelms. plans to defeat every single one of level this year. Other returning players such them. “We had a lot of power last as Carly Land, Britney Butler and UCSD is the fi rst team on season but this year we have a lot Jaimie Leffi ngwell are expected to their radar. of speed,” said Duncan. The team bring their best performances. Beating them will be an ex- will play small ball by bunting and “Butler is known to have a cellent way to start the season, and moving their runners into scoring good glove and be extremely fast provide the needed confi dence to position, utilizing their quickness in her position at shortstop. Land’s continue winning games through- on the base paths. reputation precedes her as having out the year. “Our main goal is to win,” a good changeup and a hard throw Lately, they have been en- said coach Kajitani. as a pitcher for the Coyotes,” said gaged in strenuous preparations Their roster is stacked with 18 Duncan. on the diamond including 3-hour women, six returning and 12 new- Leadership will not be re- practices. comers. The new arrivals consist stricted to captains. Women’s softball will be par- of transfers and freshman, who ac- “Leffi ngwell will also be a ticipating in two tournaments this cording to Duncan, provide a vital leader this season as a center fi eld- season. The fi rst being the Desert contribution to the team. er. She has a strong bat and a good Stinger in Las Vegas, Nev. Feb. Duncan expects returning arm,” said Duncan 10 and the CSUS Tournament players Alex Mitchell, Felicia Cer- The team has high hopes for of Champions in Turlock, Calif. vantes and team captain Courtney what the new freshman and trans- March 30. Wilhelms to use their experience fers will bring to the squad this Last years historic run has and exceptional individual skills season. motivated the Lady Coyotes to not Alexandra Cannady | Chronicle Photo to provide team leadership. “Freshman Charlotte Galzote only do it all over again, but ad- Brittney Ybarra is quick to a ground ball while taking infi eld during a practice for the ‘Yotes. “Cervantes is a great utility is an outfi elder with speed and can vance further. Monday Sports 1.30.12 Coyote Chronicle: Men’s basketball looks to bounce back By RICHARD DAWSON and shooting a high fi eld goal percentage. Athlete of Staff Writer Three-point defense will be another point of focus. In the Coyotes loss to Sonoma State, junior point guard Will Olsem hit he past few weeks have been full of highs and lows 12 three-pointers which left him one shy of the NCAA record for the Week for the CSUSB men’s basketball program. one game. It was the fi rst Sonoma win in San Bernardino since Just over a week ago the team had a three-game March 3, 2006. Twin streak, culminating with head coach Jeff Oli- The team will head to SFSU before starting a tough fi ve game Name: Kwame Alexander ver’s 200th win for CSUSB. stretch against Cal Poly Pomona, Cal State Dominguez Hills, Cal That win was supposed to be a momentum builder, but turn- State L.A., Cal State Stanislaus and Chico State, all of whom are overs have hurt the Coyotes in the past two games. sporting winning records. Sport: Men’s Basketball It’s an unfamiliar feeling for the program because it’s the fi rst The good news for the Coyotes is that after playing Pomona, time they have lost back-to-back games during Oliver’s tenure. the remaining games will all be at the Coussoulis Arena. Class: Junior “As a team we need to work on our fundamentals, get back “We had a great opportunity to separate ourselves against So- to the basics. We have committed a ton of silly turnovers and it’s noma and Humboldt, but after those two losses we are in more of inexcusable,” said Oliver. “The good news is with work, the turn- a position of survival,” Oliver said referencing the parity of the overs are correctable.” CCAA this season. Moment: The 49 turnovers over the two losses are magnifi ed because Any late season push starts with Thursday night’s game at statistically the Coyotes (8-4 CCAA, 9-6 overall) have been play- San Francisco State. Jan. 21 vs. Sonoma State ing very well having held the rebounding advantage in both games The Gators have struggled this season with a 2-10 record in the CCAA and a 4-14 record overall. University The Coyotes beat the Gators earlier this season here at home 73-54. Despite a tough loss, Kwame Oliver reiterated that despite their record, the Coyotes won’t Alexander was a spark for the take them lightly. “You can look back to last year when we beat them here at Coyotes, scoring an impressive home (84-60) but went on the road and got beat (72-81). “There is no taking a game for granted, especially this time of 22 points, 10 of which came year,” said Oliver. from dynamic dunks. Tough stretches can bring the best out of teams and certain players can fi nd a way to step up. Oliver said the team is still With the addition of 13 re- searching for that player(s). “There is a lot of new faces this season so we don’t have a de bounds, Alexander was able to facto leader. Hopefully, as the season progresses someone will fi ll record his fourth double-double that role for us,” said Oliver. Standout players from the past fi ve games include: senior for- of the season. He also ward Tre Brewer, averaging 15.8 points during that time; fellow senior forward Theron Laudermill who has averaged 14.8 points managed two blocks while and 7.6 rebounds including two double-doubles; junior Kwame Alexander who has also had two double-doubles while averaging playing for 32 minutes. 12.8 points and 10.6 rebounds. Richard Dawson | Chronicle Photo Though down, this team is most certainly not out. Look for More about: Juan Martinez and the rest of the Coyotes are looking to get back to their winning ways. them to bounce back with a vengeance. Last year Alexander led the CCAA in FG percentage (.608), ranked 9th in rebounds and ranked 7th in blocked shots. Coyote baseball pursues playoff run in 2012 He scored in double fi gures in By SPENCER HIRSCH ment. trol in the moment are two of the key fac- Staff Writer Losing to less superior conference op- tors to having a successful season and deep 12 games and managed two ponents last season was something that se- playoff run. Coyote baseball is looking to put last nior fi rst baseman Brandon Day feels must In the eyes of his players, teamwork double doubles while year’s disappointments behind them as change if the team wants to make a run for and accountability are the keys to success. they embark on a new season. the playoffs. “We just got to play as a team. Every- playing in 23 games. Their 20-18 record was not quite good “As a team, we have to beat the teams thing looks good so far. As long as every enough, as they missed out on the confer- ence playoff tournament by just a few win- ning percentage points. “It’s always very disappointing when you do not make the playoffs, because once you get into the playoffs, anything can happen,” said head coach Don Parnell. Junior center fi elder Ethan Chapman feels they should have had a much stronger fi nish to the season. “We didn’t live up to our expectations. We had a lot of talent, just didn’t put it to- gether,” said Chapman. Parnell has high goals and one big ex- Spencer Hirsch | Chronicle Photo pectation set for his team this year. Although they’re all smiles in the locker room, this year’s baseball team is focused and ready to get the season started. “Our goal is to get into the conference playoff tournament and get into the West we are supposed to,” said Day. one does their job, we should be success- Region playoff tournament. We expect to Winning the conference has its advan- ful,” said senior pitcher Cory Caruso. win the conference,” said Parnell. tages. “We just need to do our jobs and do In order to ensure they get into both It guarantees the Coyotes a spot in the what we are supposed to do individually, of these playoff tournaments, the Coyotes West Region playoffs, rather than having and we will come together as a team,” said have their work cut out for them. their fate determined by the NCAA West Chapman. Only four of the 11 conference teams Region Selection Committee. If all of the pieces of the puzzle come make the conference playoff tournament, Parnell feels that staying focused on together, Chapman is confi dent his team Richard Dawson | Chronicle Photo while only four of the 36 West Region the daily tasks at hand and worrying only can go far this year and accomplish all of Alexander has been dominant for the Coyotes this year teams get into the regional playoff tourna- about the things he and his team can con- the goals they have set out for themselves.