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THE INDEPENDENT STUDENT VOICE Vol. XLIII, No. 19 CoyoteOF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN BERNARDINO FOR 43 YEARS ChronicleMonday, May 24, 2010 www.coyotechronicle.com Higher education recognized in new budget Governor Schwarzenegger’s revised state budget sees financial gains for CSU system, but at the cost of healthcare services By ALLISON UPSTILL son. care services and money that goes to the poor and needy, Staff Writer The budget proposes $3.7 billion cut from various just so he doesn’t raise a single tax,” Algan continued. health care services, this financial slash will in turn cut the According to the Governors’ budget summary, the re- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has released the revised Medi-Cal program for the poor and many other programs vised budget will deal out more funding for higher educa- 2010-2011 state budget, with a new allocation of funds that that affect low-income families. tion, more specifically the UC and CSU system. helps restore higher education but suggests cutting billions “I’m glad that he realized that continuing to reduce It included the restoration of the $305 million cut taken more from health care and other services. higher education budget would have irrevocable conse- last year in the 2009-2010 budget. In addition it included a Students would be directly affected by the budget, and quences for California’s future and economy,” said Ece $51.3 million for financial aid for the students that were the cuts in all areas it proposes. Algan, Communication studies professor. not able to receive it last year due to the cuts. It also re- “Well I would say that I am definitely being affected “However I find that it is unacceptable that he’s fund- stores 45.5 million back to the Cal Grant program. by the budget cuts going on,” said student Brittany Carl- ing higher education by cutting health care services, child- See State budget, Pg. 3 Spatial Intelligence show brings art to disadvantaged By ERWIN GRIFIS Staff Writer The annual Spatial Intelligence Art show others through marker and even wax. New paint- took place here at CSUSB in the Santos Manuel ings were present for display as well as the paint- Student Union (SMSU) Event Center. ings from the first Spatial Art show in November. The art show is an event that strives to pro- All paintings were crafted from high school mote the spatial mind and the paintings of stu- students from schools as close as Carter High to dents who are academically challenged in terms distant schools such as Canyon Ridge High. of the availability of educational programs that Through Abstract Minds, students obtained the support the arts. necessities of producing a painting that they “We want to expand the spatial minds of ac- could not get in school such as canvases, paints, ademically challenged students who don’t have and brushes. the opportunity to express themselves through Displayed all around the event center, paint- art," said Shalay Young, president of Abstract ings were free for viewing by students. Students Minds, which sponsored the showing. "We want who participated in the event also came to ob- to give students the courage and the tools they serve the paintings of their peers, some accom- need to take pride in the work.” panied by family and friends. Abstract Minds is an organization set out to Joseph Derbin was one of the artists fea- give high school students the opportunity to ex- tured at the show whose skill ranges from graf- press themselves and broaden their artistic tal- fiti to graphic design. Derbin performed a live ents. Because many students do not have access painting for spectators as the event went on. Erwin Grifis | Chronicle Photo to the programs that support creative arts, it has “I’ll use anything I can for a painting. I can their schools and students refuse to participate in the event. become Abstract Minds’ duty to provide the tools go from traditional paint to acrylic to makers if I “I’ll personally go to schools and offer the canvases and paints, but only a and exposure to the arts as a way to improve have to. After that it’s easy,” said Derbin. few classes or students for that matter will participate which is very disap- graduation rates in schools. There were few difficulties in participating pointing,” Shaylay said. Although the event featured awards for out- in the Spatial Art show, with all styles and medi- The winners of the competition were Arelia Garcia, first place from On- standing creativity and uniqueness, competition ums allowed for entry to the event. Vulgarity, nu- tario High, Tovonia Jones, second place from Sierra High, and Eric Taria, third did not trump exposing high school talent. dity, gang affiliation and blood were the only place from San Andreas High. For more information on the Spatial Intelligence Many different styles of paintings were dis- restrictions for painters. Art show and other events provided by Abstract Minds visit www.abstract- played at the event, some composed of acrylics, Students were only limited in the fact that minds.org. Connolly to retire, leaves behind legacy By MARYRONE SHELL health. I don’t want to rush anymore. I said. “I am fortunate to live out my Staff Writer want to stop and smell the roses, as dreams and to fulfill my high school cliché as that sounds.” visions is amazing.” Dr. Leo Connolly, associate dean Connolly says he plans to spend This is why Connolly said he of the college of arts and letters, is time with his family and finish re- treasures commencement so much. He leaving CSUSB. modeling his house. said that he’s heard a recurring theme Connolly is entering into full re- “You never know what path life is of dreams being fulfilled at these cer- tirement after serving at CSUSB since going to lead you down until you take emonies, but he maintains that it is still 1988. He said he and his wife of 37 it,” said Connolly. a joyous experience to see students’ years don’t have any overwhelming This was certainly true for Con- efforts and labors pay off. plans but are ready to embark on this nolly, who received his doctorate of “You hear students that found new chapter in their lives after having philosophy in astronomy. He said he themselves at university. It’s a pre- dedicated the majority of his life to recalled having an interest in the cos- cious time for so many students. It’s a work and education. mos even as a child. critical time filled with change and MaryRone Shell | Chronicle Photo “Now is the time for us,” said “A dream had been planted to be challenges.” Dr. Leo Connolly will be retiring from his assistant dean post after this summer. Connolly. “I just want quality time and faculty, to be a teacher,” Connolly See Connolly, Pg. 2 Chronicle Page 2 News Monday, May 24, 2010 MaryRone Shell | Chronicle Photo Continued from Pg. 1: Connolly plans life after CSUSB Connolly began his career at CSUSB “I may not be famous, but I have con- Photographer: Richard Bowie as a professor in the department of physics tributed,” he said. and later became chair in that department. Connolly said that his proudest mo- After a campus-wide search in 2001, ments involve the legacy he leaves behind Connolly was selected as the coordinator in the students he’s taught during his tenure Coyote Photo of the Week for the largest major on campus at the time and his involvement with the development The sun sets on Cal State San Bernardino as a quiet lull sets over Pfau Library after a day at work. – liberal arts. of the Murillo Family Observatory cur- He said much to his surprise, he was rently under construction. Send your best campus-related photos to [email protected] for a chance for it to be featured as the Coyote Photo of offered his current position in 2006. “It’s been really neat to see the growth the Week! Just include your name, and a brief description of what’s happening in the photo. Check back next week for the results! “I never would have expected this, and and development of this school,” said Con- I wasn’t looking for it,” said Connolly. “I nolly. “It has been an extraordinary 22 expected to go back to teaching. It is very years. I couldn’t have asked for a better unusual to switch colleges altogether.” place to work. I’m going out on a high He was the first recipient of the point. I am going out before I am asked to Coyote Chronicle Richard H. Emmons Award for excellence leave.” in college astronomy teaching in the fall of After Connolly’s departure, the current 2006. Assistant Dean, Dr. Saalam Yousif, will be- Editor in Chief Ken Dillard Unbeknownst to him, he had been come the Interim Associate Dean. Yousif is Managing Editor Melanie Hunter nominated by his fellow faculty members. a professor of English.