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05 07 10 15 Too much caffeine can Students are excited for Trendsetters are found at Students get in shape be a bad thing! Homecoming 2014! CSUSB! with personal trainers! First time students and debt

More students from CSUSB are graduating with debt than from any other state school. Is it because we are home to almost 70 percent fi rst generation students?

By DANIEL DEMARCO In the fi rst class, 35 out of 38 students and that her parents help out with any re- “The money is there to go to college,” Assistant Features Editor said they were fi rst generation. maining charges. said Arvizu. One of the students, Angie Burkhart, Garcia said she attended a junior col- He said that there are “plenty of schol- CSUSB graduates have the highest av- said the majority of her school bills are lege, meaning that during her junior and arships and websites out there,” students erage student loan debt of any Cal State or paid through grants, and the remaining senior year of high school, she was also just need to spend the time looking and ap- UC in the state at $23,656, according to the sums are paid out of pocket. taking college courses and receiving help plying. website projectonstudentdebt.org. Burkhart believed that being a fi rst along the way to prepare her for college. The third class had 15 out of 33 who According to a previous article the generation student did leave her at a dis- Despite her experience there, which said they were fi rst generation students. Coyote Chronicle stated “Sixty-one per- advantage when she fi rst entered into the she felt was her best source of help, she Students Devan Lee and Christina cent of CSUSB students graduate with stu- college system, but that overall it was not still believed it was hard going through Raney said they depend mostly on loans to dent loan debt, which is 10 percent above too diffi cult to fi gure everything out. the various steps in getting into the college pay for their schooling because they don’t the state average.” At least one fi rst timer admitted that system. get a lot of fi nancial aid. A reason that this is such an issue she helped create her own debt problem. Student Ernesto Arvizu has his school- Raney said that it was her peers that could be related to college students who The Internet was her key source of ing paid in full by fi nancial aid. provided the most help with getting started are also the fi rst in their family to attend help through this issue, she said. Throughout high school he was a part in college. college. Burkhart explained that she was “too of the AVID program and said, “It was the Lee agreed that peers helped, but be- Sid Robinson, who retired as the as- stubborn to get advising” and that she pre- biggest support system I had.” ing in the AVID program through high sociate vice president of public affairs for ferred learning things on her own. Along with AVID, Arvizu did plenty school and college advising gave him a CSUSB on Jan. 31, 2014 said, “About 70 Her stubbornness led to her borrowing of Internet research in preparation for col- “very good foundation” for college. percent of our graduates are the fi rst in more money then she might have needed lege and said with these two tools, he was Both students believe the high per- their families to earn a degree, and that cer- too had she sought counseling. well-prepared and did not fi nd it diffi cult centage of fi rst generation students are tainly has to be more than most colleges The second class had three out of 18 adjusting to college. certainly a contributing factor to CSUSB’s and universities.” students who said they were fi rst genera- Arvizu believes that if fi rst generation debt average. Three communication classes took a tion. college students are a contributing factor to They both said that “parents aren’t poll to see who were the fi rst in their fam- Student Edith Garcia said that most of the debt issue, it’s a problem that can be ready for the cost, and students are often ily to attend college. the school payments are covered by grants fi xed. left having to take out loans.”

Daniel DeMarco | Chronicle Photos

First time generation college students refl ect on possible disadvantages & struggles when entering the college system. Chronicle Page 2 News Monday, February 3, 2014

Coyote Chronicle Editor in Chief Koby Heramil Asst. News Editor Marion Gil

Managing Editor Manal Museitef Asst. Features Editor Daniel DeMarco

News Editor Phil Ruddle Asst. A&E Editor Ofelia Fuente

Opinions Editor Kandyce Hall Asst. Sports Editor Greg Avetisyan

Features Editor Gabbie Corral Copy Editor Maria Perry

A&E Editor Abigail Tejada Layout Editor Richard Bowie

Sports Editor Shane Burrell Photographers David Shea, Laurin Castle Faculty Adviser Jim Smart Advertising Manager Linda Sand Staff Writers Greg Avetisyan, Mitimer Avila, Chrisoula Baroudos, Carley Bennecke, Erin Campbell, Adrian Carlos, Na- varrete Castillo, Rachel Connor, Essence Dennis, Marie Fernades, Ofelia Fuente, Marion Gil, Glynn Guerra, Kirolles Guirguis, Gloria Gutierrez, Joel Hanke, Brandon Landrumn, Angel Lizardi, Courtney Mata, Ryan Navaroli, Uriel Ortega, Illeana Perez, Erin Posjena, Torilynn Qualls, Devin Ramos, Diana Ramos, Marlyn Rodriguez, Dajha Sims, Carley Woolley, Clarissa Toll

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The Coyote Chronicle is published every Friday for distribution on Monday during the academic session by the Communications department. The opinions expressed in the Chronicle are those of the student writers and editors and do not refl ect the views of the university, its faculty, or any other person or institution unless expressly noted. The appearance of any advertisement in the Chronicle does not represent an endorsement of the products or services advertised. The Chronicle reserves the right to edit or reject all materials submitted to the paper. Chronicle Page 3 News Monday, February 3, 2014 President’s address covers vital issues By COURTNEY MATA wage of at least $10.10 an hour. Democratic Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear,” said Young. Staff Writer “This will help families. It will give businesses cus- Student Justin Newe said he felt inspired by Obama’s tomers with more money to spend. It doesn’t involve any speech. resident Barack Obama called for a wage new bureaucratic program. So join the rest of the coun- “I thought that the State of the Union was a strong and increase, a removal of troops in the Middle try. Say yes. Give America a raise,” said President Barack very confi dent speech given by Obama, especially with East, and a reduction of foreign oil usage in Obama during his State of the Union address. how low his approval rating was going into it. I don’t think Phis State of the Union address. Student Brent Batista, who is currently working on Obama has stuck to his word completely, but then what Obama is trying to restore our nation’s trust because his undergrad degree in history, watched the address on his politician ever does? I liked when he discussed investing many Americans are discouraged by our previous year. laptop the following day. in fuels of the future eliminating billions in tax subsidies,” Congress has yet to support Obama’s goals, accord- “There is no doubt that Obama knows how to deliver said Newe. ing to Washington Post staff writers David Nakamura and a speech. That is one of his biggest advantages and this is Obama gave special recognition to our soldiers and David A. Fahrenthold. why he won presidency. He talked about our country being informed us on his plan to completely withdraw troops “Instead of pledging to fi x the mess, the president was a place that makes dreams come true, but I wanted to hear from Afghanistan. Obama mentioned in his address his now promising to fi nd ways around it, and change policies more about his policies,” said Batista. goal to reduce our use on foreign oils and use more of our on his own authority,” said Nakamura and Fahrenthold in Students felt that Obama did not address the polices nation’s fuel. The Washington Post. for the year of 2014. “Now, one of the biggest factors in bringing more jobs “Obama returned to a familiar problem, Washington’s “Obama focused instead on the benefi ts of the laws back is our commitment to American energy. The all-of- bitter and stalemated politics, the complaint that drove his that already have taken effect, and their potential to protect the-above energy strategy I announced a few years ago is insurgent campaign for president in 2008, but now, after Americans from crippling medical expenses,” said Jeffrey working, and today, America is closer to energy indepen- fi ve weary years in offi ce, it was clear he saw it differ- Young in The Huffi ngton Post. dence than we’ve been in decades,” said Obama. ently,” explained Nakamura and Fahrenthold in The Wash- “He likened the health care law to proposals he made Obama addresses an increase usage of solar energy ington Post. on subjects including raising the minimum wage, expand- and discusses how America is becoming a leader for solar Obama is issuing an executive order requiring federal ing the Earned Income Tax Credit and boosting retire- and natural gases. Obama’s State of the Union address for contractors to pay their federally funded employees a fair ment savings; Obama also highlighted the contributions of 2014 promised Americans that a bright future is near.

Sid Robinson bids farewell to CSUSB By CLARISSA TOLL who will help us better serve our clients,” Staff Writer said Steve Lambert, a 20/20 network part- ner. Associate Vice President of Public Af- Robinson believes that jobs have a fairs, Sid Robinson, is leaving CSUSB to shelf life, some have short amounts of time begin work on his own business within an- and others have longer and a person knows other communications fi rm. when that time comes. The 12-year CSUSB staff member’s “It’s time,” said Robinson in an inter- last day on campus was Jan. 31, 2014. view. He chooses to leave now because he There was a farewell gathering hosted in has an opportunity to try something new his honor by the vice president’s offi ce. before he retires altogether. Robinson said he leaves proud of the Robinson focused on building rela- public affairs team and the work they have tionships with students and strove to be done for the campus. available for them throughout his time The position within the public affairs here. Brenda Servin used Robinson as a offi ce has not been opened for hire and ac- contact for information on articles she cording to Robinson there has not been any needed to research. talk of fi lling it. “Sid Robinson has evident networking Joe Gutierrez, assistant director of the skills which are essential to communication department is set to “run the ship” in Rob- majors. If you have a question and need to inson’s absence. Guiterrez is the communi- be pointed in the right direction he’s the cations coordinator for the campus as well one you go to,” said student Servin. as the lead media contact. He encourages students who desire Robinson will join the 20/20 Network, to work in the fi eld of Public Relations to a Southern California-based communica- “strive for the things (they) want to do” and tions fi rm specializing in media and com- reminds them to experience every aspect Clarissa Toll | Chronicle Photo munity relations, branding, strategic plan- of the communication fi eld so they will be Sid Robinson leaves his CSUSB Associate Vice President of Public Affairs position after twelve years of service on campus. ning and crisis management according to well versed with its many principles. the Network’s website. His business, Rob- Robinson was fi rst introduced to the CA, as well as a broadcasting and publica- is and immediately I was very much im- inson 20/20 Communication, will be affi li- university in the early 2000’s when he was tions assistant for the Los Angeles Dodg- pressed with the people who brought me ated with the 20/20 Network. asked to speak to some Public Relations ers. in,” said Robinson. “As a newspaper editor, I saw Sid’s classes about his experience within the In 2002, an opportunity presented it- He refl ected on the trials and hurdles work from the other side of the desk, and fi eld. self to try something new in his career and CSUSB has overcome within the past de- was always impressed with his expertise Prior to coming to CSUSB, Robinson he became part of the CSUSB team. cade, including budget cuts and raises in and messaging skills. He is a gifted public worked as the communications and public “I quickly began to enjoy the people tuition, but stated these situations are natu- relations and communications professional relations manager at Fairplex in Pomona, and the place that Cal State San Bernardino ral and feels that things are looking bright. I-215 fi nally complete after seven years of construction By SANTIAGO CASTILLO faster to travel, but the effect it will have ment,” said Taewon Yang, professor of from the freeway, and also to leave school Staff Writer economically depends on the economic Finance, when asked how it would affect because of the increased number of stu- growth of the community. CSUSB. dent drivers,” said Zavala. After seven years of construction, In- “It’s also expected to bring a boost Traffi c concerns have risen since it is According to The Press-Enterprise, terstate 215 is fi nally fi nished. to the bankrupt city of San Bernardino, assumed that there will be more student “More than 83,000 vehicles travel daily on The project cost $647 million, funded which hopes the improvements will attract drivers. Interstate 215 through San Bernardino, ac- through a combination of half-cent sales more business to the area,” added The Student Michael Zavala believes it cording to a 2003 study done for the wid- tax, state bond money and $128 million in Press-Enterprise. will be an issue since it is more accessible ening project. That number is expected to federal stimulus dollars, according to The “The level of the positive impact may to reach our campus. grow to 130,000 by 2030.” Press-Enterprise. directly relate to potential local economy “I think this will affect parking as Though travel is expected to be The widened Interstate 215 affects growth resulting from the construction it will be harder to fi nd a place to park. smoother, it’s believed that it will increase CSUSB because it makes it easier and and incentive programs of a local govern- It will be more diffi cult to reach campus when coming and going to the I-215. Chronicle Page 4 News Monday, February 3, 2014 Sexual assault task force issued on CA colleges CCBriefs: By ESSENCE DENNIS By GLORIA GUTIERREZ at CSUSB and are offered not only to stu- line, a total of four on campus sexual of- Staff Writer Staff Writer dents, but to faculty and staff as well. fenses were reported in 2012. The Offi ce of Ombuds Services and Lily Gutierrez, a junior studying Mexico legalizes vigilantism (Jan. 27) exual assault and violence on Gender Equity, the Rape Aggression De- biopsychology, says she was aware and Mexico has legalized vigilantes college campuses is now an is- fense Program (RAD), is an escort system impressed of all the services offered at after they captured a cartel leader. The sue that has caught the White provided by the CSUSB Police Depart- CSUSB in efforts to prevent sexual assault self-appointed group of citizens cap- SHouse’s attention. ment and the Woman’s Resource Center and violence. tured “four top leaders” from the drug President Barack Obama has launched are all services accessible to students. “I feel safe at CSUSB, no matter the cartel known as “Knights Templar.” a task force in efforts to focus on these is- CSUSB made sure to apply Title IX to time and day and I think it is incredibly The government allowed the group to sues. continue the efforts against sexual assault useful to have all these resources available become part of a civilian group referred The task force is made up of White and violence occurring on college cam- to us because you never know what can to as “Rural Defense Corps.” House administrative offi cials including, puses. happen,” said Gutierrez. “I believe this is a really positive Attorney General Eric Holder, Education Title IX is a section of the Education CSUSB implements sexual assault thing that’s happening in Mexico, the Secretary Arne Duncan and Health and Amendments of 1972 that serves as a leg- awareness, prevention and procedures on cartels are a big problem and the police Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebe- islation to protect all people against sexual the Resident Assistants (RAs) to pass onto (that aren’t corrupt) need help,” said stu- lius. harassment, assault and violence. the residents living in the dorms. dent Miguel Rincon Jr. Its purpose is to create proposals Tera Bisbee, director of the Offi ce of Jasmine Cardenas is currently an RA within a 90 day period that raise awareness Ombuds Services and Gender Equity, was at the San Manuel dormitory building at Incredible fi ndings in sloth fur (Jan. as well as help prevent sexual assault and appointed as the Title IX Coordinator at CSUSB. 28) violence across the colleges of the United CSUSB who oversees and monitors all in- In her training to be an RA, the Om- Sloth fur has been found to have a States. stances that relate in Title IX. buds Services and Gender Equity on cam- type of fungi that carries anti-parasitic, Last Wednesday, the White House Issues brought to the Ombuds Servic- pus provided a seminar for the RAs on anti-cancer and anti-bacterial bio-activ- Council on Women and Girls released the es and Gender Equity offi ce are completely Title IX. ity. report, “Rape and Sexual Assault: A Re- confi dential and Bisbee assures the correct It is important for students, staff and “This is really cool, the fact that newed Call to Action.” procedures and remedies are provided for faculty at CSUSB to be aware of all of the sloths have been here for so long and It reported startling statistics on how victims. resources that are offered, including the le- we’re fi nally fi nding something so one in fi ve students have been assaulted Last year there was a total of 34 re- galities and procedures they can take when amazing to help people with life alter- while being a student in college. ported instances that Bisbee dealt with that dealing with sexual assault and violence. ing diseases is wonderful,” said student The highest percentage of rape occurs ranged from stalking to dating violence For further information, contact Of- Tasha Hogan. to women between the ages 18-24, which and sexual harassment. fi ce of Ombuds Services and Gender Eq- Diseases create issues on the popu- is essentially a woman’s college years. According to the CSUSB University uity at (909) 537-5635 or visit them at the lation’s health, such as malaria and other There are several services that exist Police Safety Report that is provided on- SMSU in room 103A. diseases usually found in tropical re- gions. These diseases are affecting peo- ple by the millions every year according to plosone.org, which is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access online pub- lication of scientifi c journals. Mass media competition hopes to raise Salvation Army’s shady background (Jan. 28) The Salvation Army has a multi- tude of charges which range from lock- ing young boys in cages for a number of money and mental health awareness days, physical abuse, and sexual abuse on the children who were in the salva- By GREG AVETISYAN They will have to learn tremely creative with their efi ts, in addition to contrib- tion army homes from the ‘50s, ‘60s, Assistant Sports Editor much about the multiple submissions and their ideas uting to a great cause, to and ‘70s. stigmas of mental health can be put into a power- participating in the compe- “It’s about time they were exposed Journalism students and the many effects they point, a video and any other tition,” said Sighicelli. on all the wrong things they’ve been do- across California have the have on the people who forms of multimedia. The three winners ing,” said student Celeste Youngblood. opportunity to win over suffer with these condi- “This competition receive $4,000 in cash The Salvation Army leaders failed $4,000 in cash prizes. tions. recognizes that today’s awards, a mentoring pro- to fi re the men, and instead moved the Generation Next is host- I also think it will generation of students are gram for 12 semifi nalists offi cers to different homes. ing a competition that asks bring a newer, fresher per- tomorrow’s industry lead- with mental health experts, students to help remove the spective to have students ers. These innovative jour- recognition at the PRISM New stem cell discovery (Jan. 29) stigma behind mental health. working on these projects, nalists and artists have the Awards on FX and sub- Japanese researchers claim that The goal of the compe- rather than the same health tools to change the way we missions will be shown on blood cells can be transformed into stem tition is to empower the stu- journalists and health edu- view mental health, rather EICtv. cells by “dipping blood cells into acid,” dents to represent any form cators,” said Communica- than exaggerated reporting “I think it’s a great way according to bbc.co.uk. of mental health in a positive tion Studies Professor Dr. on mental health issues,” for students to get involved Studies shocking the blood cells way by using their creative Jo Anna Grant said Marie Gallo Dyak, and help a good cause. Also with acid causes them to morph into Journalistic talents. Mental health is a very Executive Vice President, the potential rewards seem stem cells. This discovery was made us- “I think it will have a broad area so students must Program Services and Gov- great,” said Nick Daniels. ing mouse blood cells and scientists are most profound effect on the select a specifi c area to ex- ernment Relations, EIC on According to Sighi- now searching ways to regenerate the students making the multi- plain such as social anxi- prweb.com. celli, students and faculty same results with human blood cells. media or social media pro- ety, obsessive compulsive Generation Next is are extremely excited to “Finding new ways to grow these grams. disorder (OCD), drug ad- partnering with TEAM Up participate in the event. cells without the use of an embryo gives diction and personality (Tools for Entertainment Sighicelli has even received science the opportunity to go forward disorders. And Media) to sponsor the letters from potential par- without the consequences of ethics,” “Anyone can get competition. ticipants as they have been said student Sarah Patterson. this type of feeling and it TeamUp is a statewide waiting for an opportunity doesn’t mean that you’re project that brings the en- like this one Dedicated doctor walks six miles to “...think it will have a most weak or have a dark per- tertainment industry pro- “We can break down perform life saving brain surgery profound effect on the stu- sonality. It’s not something fessionals and journalists stereotypes with accurate (Jan. 30) you have to suffer with for together portrayals of mental health Dr. Zenko Hrynkiw walked through dents making the multimedia life,” said Grant “The whole program is issues,” said Dyak a snowstorm in Alabama that had al- or social media It’s good to see organi- focused on reducing stigma The competition marks ready caused the death of fi ve people zations such as Generation and discrimination around a positive turn to mental to perform life saving brain surgery, ac- programs.” Next bringing awareness to mental health,” said Gen- health issues and Genera- cording to blog.al.com. mental health issues. eration Next Program Man- tion Next is excited to get Hrynkiw was able to get in contact “I’m not sure why ager Sabine Sighicell the word out. with Steve Davis, the on-charge nurse at Dr. Jo Anna Grant some people have such a Projects should be sub- “I am excited to hear Trinity and told him that he was walking Communication Professor negative viewpoint towards mitted online at eiconline. steps are being taken and through the storm. Davis shortly called these types of issues,” said org. The deadline is Feb. look forward to seeing police to fi nd the doctor in the snow. student Jesse Richford. 14. people’s submissions,” said “I would call him a true doctor, a Students can be ex- “There are many ben- student Josh Geihm. doctor whose fi rst priority is his pa- I tients,” said student Josiah McLoud. Chronicle Page 5 Opinions Monday, February 3, 2014 Caffeine everyday won’t keep doctor away By MARLYN RODRIGUEZ com, caffeine has been linked to increases in memory, Staff Writer helps ward off Alzheimer’s, detoxes the liver and cleans- Nine out of 10 adults in North America consume es the colon, stimulates hair growth, and can ease depres- some form of caffeine on a daily basis. sion by increasing dopamine. We are too dependent on caffeine and it is not as ben- Many coffee drinkers do not know the difference be- efi cial to us as we think. tween a healthy and unhealthy amount. According to the Mayo Clinic, taking in 200 to 300 Consuming too much can pose detriments to our milligrams of caffeine equivalent to about two to four health. cups of coffee a day is not harmful. More than 600 milligrams a day can cause insomnia, Christine Weinkauff, a psychology professor on nervousness, restlessness, irritability, an upset stomach, campus, is an avid coffee drinker but said, “In life, mod- increased heart rate and muscle tremors. eration is key. There are benefi ts to a couple cups of Student Jessica Carra said she drinks an average of coffee a day but getting beyond two or three cups, the six, sixteen ounce caffeinated beverages a day, which are benefi ts begin to become outweighed by the conse- a mixture of both teas and coffee. quences.” “I like how it makes me feel jittery and awake,” said Healthy amounts of caffeine has shown to be Carra. benefi cial. Carra admits to having experienced episodes of in- According to caffeineinformer. somnia and the crash that comes once the caffeine wears off. In an article published by malayasiandigest.com, the public is informed about a study co-authored by a profes- sor at American University in the nation’s capitol. The research revealed that people become so depen- dent on caffeine that they suffer from withdrawal symp- toms. These symptoms make them unable to reduce con- sumption. Student Barbara Herrera said that she doesn’t drink coffee but her source of caffeine is Coca-Cola and teas. She drinks about two to three cans of Coca- Cola a day. Herrera tries to substitute soda with teas because they are healthier and she can still get her dose of caffeine. Although this research is recent, caffeine reli- ance is not a new phenomenon. In 1876, John Harvey Kellogg, co-founder of Kellogg’s cereal, opened a sanitarium dedicat- ed to help people with their diet, exercise, and health. He argued that caffeine was unhealthy and that it caused liver failure. He treated many individuals in his sanitarium to overcome and live without caffeine consumption. We need to keep a closer eye on the amount of caffeine we consume a day. We also need to keep in mind that moderation is key. Use good judgement when posting online By MARIE FERNANDES our use of social media can be kept sepa- create online will leave a lasting impres- Our reputation is everything in the work- Staff Writer rate from their professional lives. sion on people. If you feel even one second force and in our daily lives, so be smart and Some employers will look at our Face- of doubt about whether or not you should do not tarnish it for the purpose of being Is that selfi e or status update really book and Twitter profi les to get a sense of post something in particular, do not post it. cool or unique online. worth jeopardizing a career? who we are and to see if we might be a Social networking websites should be good fi t for the company. used as a tool that can help build networks “I overheard one of my bosses say that and land us the job we want. The content she did not want to hire someone who was and pictures we include on our social me- a potential candidate because she did not dia pages can reveal a lot about who we are like that this person had pictures of her- as an individual or who we want others to self on her Facebook that depicted her as think we are. We create our own brand. a reckless person who drinks all the time,” “I’ve had some professors tell me ev- said student Mike Stevens. eryone should be careful with their activity We should all remember that there is a on social media,” said student Elena Diaz. fi ne line between what is tasteful or tacky “But it’s too much of a hassle to question in terms of what we post online. whether or not I should post something Future employers are lurking around every single time I want to put something the corner online and they will judge us for online.” what we post and the pictures they see of People should be wary of posting us. Profi le pictures should be the best rep- every detail of their lives because some resentation of us. things can be embarrassing. “My old boss told me that everyone “I know someone who posts status up- should have a profi le picture that demon- dates on how she hates her job and cowork- strates that they are dressing for the job that ers all the time,” said student Robert Solis. they want and not for the one they current- “That could get her in serious trouble with ly have,” said student Alfonso Perez. her employer but she does not even think I live by the rule that we should not twice when she does it.” post anything that we would be uncom- The sad reality is that most people post fortable with our mom or dad reading or things online without giving it a second seeing. Pictures and status updates can be thought. There is a false assumption that deleted but the image of yourself that you Chronicle Page 6 OOpinionspinions Monday, February 3, 2014

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Photo courtesy of shahernama.com Mankind is responsible for increased temperatures that effect the environment By TORILYNN QUALLS The RRR is a naturally created high the earth’s climate. According to NASA, there have been Staff Writer pressure weather system blanketing our “On average, volcanoes emit between an increased amount of artifi cially raised entire state and keeps cold weather systems 130 and 230 million metric tons of carbon concentrations of greenhouse gases over lobal warming is affecting from making their way to California. dioxide per year,” according to NASA. the past 250 years. our earth as we know it. Natural changes in the temperature of Some theorists also believe in an idea There have been 38 percent increase NASA scientists re- the earth’s atmosphere could be the pos- developed by Henrik Svensmark called of carbon dioxide and 148 percent increase Gcorded 2013 was within sible culprit of the RRR. cosmoclimatology. of methane. the top 10 warmest years since 1880, con- Theorists believe that global climate “Cosmoclimatology is the idea that By burning fossil fuels, people release tinuing a long-term trend of rising global change can be naturally affected by varia- when the sun is more active, fewer cosmic about 26 billion metric tons of carbon di- temperatures. tions in sunlight. rays strike the earth and cloud cover is re- oxide into the atmosphere every year, Some believe global warming is a “Tiny wobbles in earth’s orbit alter duced, resulting in warmer temperatures,” states NASA. natural phenomenon while others, like my- when and where sunlight falls on earth’s stated Larry Vardiman in his article for the According to the Natural Resource self, blame man for causing the rise in cli- surface,” states NASA’s Earth Observatory Institute for Creation Research. Defense council the U.S. has the largest mate change across our planet. website. “Changes to the sun have both in- Although these natural causes con- coal-burning power plants that contribute As of Jan. 17, Gov. Jerry Brown is- creased and decreased the amount of solar tribute to earth’s overall climate change, to the source of carbon dioxide pollution. sued that the state of California is in the energy reaching earth.” man’s contribution to climate change is far Automobiles are the second largest midst of a drought. This leads to the increase and decrease greater. source to billions of carbon dioxide annu- “Nearly the entire state of California is in global temperatures from century to cen- Carbon dioxide and other air pollu- ally. currently experiencing dryness that hasn’t tury. tion collecting in the atmosphere, like a “There is absolutely no way that been experienced in living memory,” said Those in favor of natural causes blame thickening blanket, traps the sun’s heat and global warming is only caused naturally, Daniel Swain of Weather West. volcano eruptions for pumping carbon di- causes the planet to warm up. look at the environment around us, the dry- Meteorologists believe that this oxide into the earth’s atmosphere. Volcano emissions alone can’t possi- ness, the smog in the air we breathe,” said drought is being caused by the Ridiculous- Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas bly be the only explanation for the increase student Mark Patterson. “Man is the only ly Resilient Ridge (RRR). that traps heat; it greatly affects changes in of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. cause of this.” Ban plastic bags to save environment

By DEVIN RAMOS educate its customers in the importance of Staff Writer moving towards reusable bags. The penalties that the ordinance lists I was originally one of the many peo- are fair in that it will ask businesses that ple that were skeptical about the newly do not comply with the law to pay a fi ne adopted ordinances against plastic bags of $100 for the fi rst violation, $200 for the enacted by Los Angeles, but after some re- second violation, and $500 for the third. search I fi nd that it might be a good step in It will push business owners into edu- helping the environment. cating their staff on the importance of us- San Bernardino County has not made ing reusable and recyclable bags. any moves against plastic bags, but people I fi nd that the penalty acts as encour- cringe when they hear about how ordi- agement for businesses to avoid having to nances against plastic bags are beginning pay frequent penalties. to spread. Shoppers will have to plan ahead so The ban will come as an initial incon- they can remember their reusable bags, but venience for some, but with the increasing I think that it is a nominal fee to pay given evidence of the damage that plastic can do the intended results for a cleaner environ- Devin Ramos | Chronicle Photo to our oceans, I think that in time people ment. Plastic bags will no longer be provided in Los Angeles grocery stores customers are encouraged to use reusable bags. will become aware. San Francisco and San Jose are among Student Kelly Pearson said, “I think several cities in California that have al- We use plastic bags because they are cleaning up the pesky sacks. it’s ridiculous. I’m for saving the environ- ready banned plastic bags, but studies on cheap and convenient options for us; how- Los Angeles is setting a positive ex- ment, but I don’t feel that a ban is neces- the impacts are inconclusive. ever, the harm that it causes is much great- ample in their move to ban plastic in the sary.” Katie Valentine, a writer for Think- er than people realize. county, and the money that it saves in The responsibility that is being pushed progress.org, said, “Once a plastic bag ban According to The Huffi ngton Post, The cleanup costs will encourage surrounding onto the retailers is an important and nec- in Los Angeles takes effect in 2014, the Los Angeles City Council passed the ban counties to take steps in enforcing the same essary move, because the infl uence cannot bans in California will cover a third of the in June citing worries about the fi nancial policies. come from the consumer alone and the law state’s population, meaning there should and environmental impacts of the bags. I think people will realize that the ordi- will push shoppers and retailers into doing be ample information to study whether a Supporters of the law say the bags lit- nance does not seek to restrict anybody, but their part in environmental initiatives. ban on plastic bags is effective in reducing ter the streets and clog up storm drains in rather aims to make the public conscious of The tax can be collected and used to waste on beaches in California.” the city, and they end up spending millions their place in the environment. Chronicle Page 7 Features Monday, February 3, 2014

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By ERIN CAMPBELL Campus departments are highly en- Staff Writer couraged to work with student clubs and organizations to showcase golf carts that CSUSB is proud to present the 4th best demonstrate CSUSB spirit. Annual Yotie Gras Homecoming Week. First place wins a trophy and brag- This special week is scheduled with ging rights! many events where students can come to- In order to participate in this special gether for a fun time and to relieve some event, you must sign up by Feb. 14 before stress. 5 p.m. in the offi ce of Student Leadership The schedule of events starts off with and Development in SMSU 103. a pre-homecoming celebration at the bas- As the week ends, the fun still con- ketball game on Saturday, Feb. 1. tinues. Both the women and men’s bas- CSUSB will play Cal Poly Pomona ketball teams will play Sonoma State in the Coussoulis Arena. Women play at University on Friday, Feb. 21 in the Cous- 5:30 p.m. and men play at 7 p.m. soulis Arena. Homecoming Week offi cially starts The women’s team starts at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17 with the Copper Chef and the men’s team plays at 7:30 p.m. Competition located in Obershaw Dining After the big game, Student Leader- Room A at 5:30 p.m. ship and Development and CSUSB Greek Four teams of chefs will be compet- fraternities will put on the highly antici- ing for the most votes based on their pre- pated Yotie Gras dance. This dance’s en- sented entrees. joyment by other students in the past will Opportunities for grand prize win- make you not want to miss out. ners are available. The winner will re- According to Giacomo Thillet, stu- ceive a fully catered pizza party for twen- dent assistant for SMSU Leadership ty people. Board, the overall nightclub vibe from The Santos Manuel Student Union this event is very fun, yet safe. (SMSU) Anniversary Celebration will The last dance in October over 1,600 be on Wednesday, Feb. 19 located in the students participated. Thillet hopes to SMSU Lobby. match and exceed that number. Free cake will be provided for at- Homecoming Week will come to an tendees. The celebration starts at 2 p.m. end on Saturday, Feb. 22 with an Alumni Thursday, Feb. 20 has a couple of fun and Family Reception to be held in the activities scheduled during the day. Club Coussoulis Arena at 4:30 p.m. Fest starts at 11:30 a.m. held in the SMSU Later that evening, both basketball lobby. teams will play San Francisco State with During the Club Fest event, the Coy- the women at 5:30 p.m. and the men at ote Bookstore will put on a fashion show 7 p.m. to showcase all of the new CSUSB attire. “Homecoming Week is a great way Coyote Radio will be broadcasting to pump up the Coyote spirit,” said pro- live at the event. The Yotie Gras Home- gram coordinator, Misty Levingston. coming Golf Cart Parade is another event “We want to build traditions and that will be going on during Club Fest. make Homecoming Week an exciting and The Golf Cart Parade will start at memorable time for all students.” 11:45 a.m. between the lower commons To stay involved with Homecoming and Serrano Village and will end on the Week, be sure to tag your photos on Insta- library lawn. gram with #yotiegras. Chronicle Page 8 Features Monday, February 3, 2014 KKeepeep yyourour pinkpink partsparts inin thethe darkdark

By GLYNN GUERRA Staff Writer

“Sex sells” is not only a business strategy, but something that our society has come to know and live by. It almost feels as if our society re- volves around sex when we see it in ev- erything from movies to music. Recently, “sexting” has become more popular among social media. According to WebMD, sexting is the sending of sexually explicit messages or images via cell phone texts. For many, sexting is meant to be a private act of intimacy between two peo- ple. What people don’t realize is that they face the danger of these images or mes- sages ending up in the hands of the wrong people. Jordan, 23, an ASU student who wished to keep her last name private, spoke about two girls at her high school that took a risqué photo together and sent it to a boy that one of them was dating at the time. When the couple broke up, the boy decided to send the picture of the two girls to all of his friends. The picture was then sent from his Gabbie Corral | Chronicle Photo friends to all of their friends and eventu- Sending explicit photos to others through text messaging is risky due to the convenience of technology and being able to share them with others who were not meant to see them. ally revealed to the school principal. The girls, the boy and his friends face the consequence of it seriously affect- Once gone public your charges can The longest a single photo can be were suspended as a result. ing your current and future life. be discovered by anyone and could even viewed on Snapchat is 10 seconds. Once “I think it’s a perfect example of how The site states that not only do you affect an employer’s decision to hire you. the 10 seconds are over the photo can nev- [sexting] has consequences for boys and face the risk of humiliation and embar- Most employers don’t want someone er be viewed again. girls,” said Jordan. rassment, but you can also face the risk of working for them with a bad reputation or However, the receiver can quickly “The boy was lucky he didn’t get ex- serious legal consequences. who is not responsible, which is exactly take a screen shot of the photo before the pelled for sending that picture without the According to legalmatch.com, many how many people may view you after be- 10 seconds are up, saving it permanently. girl’s permission, especially because they states are cracking down on criminal ing charged with a sex crime. No matter how much fun you think were underage.” charges for sexting. Some have even taken it to the next you may be having at the moment, you According to bullying.about.com, if Depending on your situation you may level of risk-taking by using apps, such as take a huge risk every time you are in- your sexting results in something less like have to register as a sex offender or if you Snapchat. volved in sexting. a private act of intimacy and more like a or the other person are underage, receive Snapchat is an app that you can send So be sure to be responsible, because public display of your sexuality, you will child pornography charges. photos to your friends through. it can haunt you forever. Boost GPA with early morning classes By ERIN POSJENA Staff Writer “I feel my grades are affected in a good way because with early morning classes The ring of the alarm clock is typically there is no time for me to cram before the a sound that most college students deem test so I end up not procrastinating my unwelcoming in the early morning. studying and I don’t go out at night drink- A new study confi rms that early morn- ing with my friends as much when I know ing classes actually help students earn I have an early class,” adds Miramontes. higher grades. Professors on campus contend that it’s A pair of psychology professors at not the power of the 8 a.m. class but rather New York’s St. Lawrence University the attitude of the student. found that for each hour a class starts later, My experience with morning classes a slight drop in student grade point aver- versus afternoon/evening classes is that ages occur. I’m more inclined to not only go to class in Pamela Thacher and Serge Onyper the morning but also to take notes and ask conducted this study and according to na- questions in lecture. tionalpost.com, the two professors studied If I have a class later in the day, I 253 college students and found that later usually have already begun to lose focus class times predicted slightly lower grade Erin Posejna | Chronicle Photo in school and am just counting down the point averages. Although waking up early is a diffi cult task for students, studies are showing that the early bird really does get the worm. hours to go home. This is because although later times I fi nd myself skipping class or zoning promote more sleep, students are also more for some students, going to be a much bet- rest of my day is a lot more focused after out in lecture more so than in a morning likely to stay up late and abuse alcohol the ter choice.” a morning class because when I sleep in or class. night before. All universities across the country of- go to work and then have to wait for class, Students will begin registering for the Nationalpost.com quotes Thacher stat- fer early morning classes. CSUSB offers I don’t feel as focused on what’s going on spring quarter soon. ing, “The real piece [of evidence] that we countless morning classes ranging from 8 in lecture.” With every quarter acting as a step found is that those who are up later are a.m. to 10 a.m. Miramontes confi rms that the quarter closer to graduation and every grade count- drinking more and discovering their inner Student Jonathan Miramontes refl ects he took more morning classes, he earned a ing toward your GPA, students should demons.” on the benefi t of early morning classes and 3.5 GPA while the quarter he took more af- consider the possible rewards that can be Onyper states in the article, “I would says, “I think early morning classes are ternoon and evening classes he only earned gained from just getting up a few hours say that 8 or 8:30 a.m. classes are probably, better than afternoon classes. I fi nd that the a 2.5 GPA. earlier and getting to class. Chronicle Page 9 Features Monday, February 3, 2014

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By ADRIAN CARLOS Staff Writer

ndless Star- as students and characterize You know you go bucks lines, CSUSB pride. building What makes CSUSB frustration students different from oth- fromE waiting for a park- er universities? ing spot that seems will I asked students around never appear and waking campus to give me their up frantically in the Student opinion on what embodies Union after over-sleeping. the students here. to CSUSB when... These are just a few This is what students of the things that unite us had to say.

When you spend more money on gas looking for a parking spot rather than commuting.” “When““WheWhe you’re Max Singer constantly taking naps in the library.” Vanessa Vargas and Alexis Bonilla

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Jessica Aquirre Chronicle Page 10 Arts & Entertainment Monday, February 3, 2014 SSpotted:potted: HHalleyalley CorreyCorrey Simple, comfy, and oh so fashionable!

By LILY PEREZ an accessory,” said Correy. Staff Writer Investing in accessories like neck- laces and rings can add a bit of glam and The use of accessories can be used to sparkle to a person’s wardrobe and trans- create a powerful fashion statement, which form any mundane outfi t. has been a part of making fashion spectac- Clothes can be quite expensive which ularly shapeless. is why it can be smart to invest in pieces Fashion is constantly changing and that are really going to last. evolving and has become something per- Shopping for many can be a long and sonal in the sense that it is an extension of frustrating process something that Correy an individual’s personality. looks for when shopping for clothes is ver- Fashion has the capacity to show and satility. express who you are and how you feel. “I look for versatility in an item. I ask “Street style” fashion is special, it cap- myself how many different outfi ts can I tures everyday people with unique styles, make with this,” said Correy. personality and life style. “I want to get the most for my money, These trendsetters are found in our ur- so I don’t want something that I can’t wear ban culture walking city streets and in col- often or is too specifi c. In addition, I want lege culture walking college halls. something that I can get creative with,” she Halley Correy, a third year student, continued. was wearing a loose off-the-shoulder top, Creativity is defi nitely something Cor- fi tted jeans and high, black combat boots rey is familiar with as an English Literature when I fi rst spotted her walking down the major and she draws fashion inspiration hall. from different outlets. Her style was simple yet effortlessly “I get a lot of my fashion inspiration cool. from Instagram. I follow a lot of brands and What made her outfi t pop was the way stores; my favorite pages are Steve Mad- she paired her simple outfi t with an eye- den, Urban Outfi tters, American Apparel, catching statement necklace, which is Victoria’s Secret, Black Milk Clothing and what really brought her whole outfi t Sabo Skirt. I love fashion blogger Sheryl together. Luke’s website, walkinwonderland.com, “I would describe my style and I’m obsessed with Zooey Deschanel as simple, comfortable and mod- and Taylor Swift’s style,” said Correy. est. I have a tendency toward Fashion infl uences everyone to some bold, edgy, unique acces- extent and we each carry our must haves sories that make my style or key items that have become wardrobe different. Sometimes my necessities. outfi t can seem old school, “My fashion must haves are the ba- because I like timeless, clas- sics: A good fi tting pair of jeans, a fl at- sic pieces. I don’t know what I tering but still modest dress and combat would call it, it’s a bit eclectic, I boots. The jeans and the dress are versatile like a little of everything.” staple pieces. The combat boots are a good Accessories can play a key role in put- unique piece to have to add edge to an out- ting an outfi t together being the difference fi t,” said Correy. between dressing up or down an outfi t. Correy’s style is simple, sophisticated Chunky necklaces, bold rings, scarfs yet still fun and girly. Readers can get her or statement shoes can really take a simple look by shopping at some of her favorite outfi t and add a bit more of an edge or fl are stores. to it. “My favorite stores to shop at include Correy seems to know exactly how to H&M, Victoria’s Secret and Cotton On. use accessories to her favor when putting Once in a while I’ll splurge on a good an outfi t together. staple piece or get lucky on a sale at Ur- “My favorite accessories are big, bold ban Outfi tters, American Apparel or Fran- rings and necklaces. I love anything with cesca’s Boutique. I’ve found that Forever studs. And I have a shoe obsession from 21 and Windsor have the best selection and Chucks to fl ats to boots. I consider a cute price range when it comes to accessories,” pair of sunglasses more of a necessity than said Correy.

Blazer: Cotton On $50 Blouse: Forever 21 $23

Bangle: Forever 21 $9 Denim: Urban Outfi tters $58

Shoes: Charlotte Russe $25 Chronicle Page 11 Arts & Entertainment Monday, February 3, 2014 BBeatrizeatriz provesproves sheshe isis stillstill anan artistartist

Mintimer Avila | Chronicle Photo Artist, Beatriz Mejia-Krumbein, showcases her powerful art at the Brandstater Gallery at La Sierra University where she serves as Chair of the Art Department, her art tackles a range of controversial topics that only a few dare .

By MINTIMER AVILA ries of art pieces titled, “Black and White.” Brandstater Gallery. feels prevents her from expressing herself Staff Writer Every piece in this series lacks bright In preparation for her showcase, Me- and delays her progress. colors and uses a mix of grey and black jía-Krumbein said, “This exhibit brings me “Who are they to judge me...Who are Artist, Beatriz Mejía-Krumbein has with the occasional stroke of red. a lot of mixed feelings.” they with the power to get in my way... made it her mission to represent the voice- Though the red colors are faint, they “ It is great to be able to share the work Who are they who want to kill my faith?” less through her work. are meant to show the physical violence, with the community and celebrate it, but it read the text on the wall. Art is more than lines and color; it is and the psychological scars that lie hidden is sad to see the end of an intense and loved The more lavish pieces came from a form of expression that conveys a strong beneath the skin. academic carrier and life cycle,” she con- Mejia-Krumbei’s work from 1998 titled message. The dark images display the pain and tinued. “Suite of Silence.” Mejía-Krumbein has created powerful struggles that her people have faced. The gallery featured drawings, paint- Every single art piece in this series pieces of art that tackle controversial topics “I wanted to keep it all black and white ings, videos and even three-dimensional featured quilts and textiles that were hand such as, child abuse, neglect and the mis- to avoid skin colors and keep simplicity art pieces that Mejía-Krumbein created made by Colombian women. use of power. and clarity in the message, like the mean- throughout her career. Mejía-Krumbein would then use their She was born in Columbia but immi- ing behind the idiom ‘black and white,’” One of the focal points of the gallery work and create art from them. grated to the United States in 1987 after said Mejía-Krumbein when describing her was a piece titled, “Insomnia.” The series refl ects on the way women spending time in Mexico and Germany. work. This piece consisted entirely of its art- are treated and aims to give a voice to the She has served as Chair of the Art De- The contrasting black and white col- ists’ face and was spread across an entire voiceless. partment and director of the Brandstater ors force the viewer to look in between the wall. Normally identifi ed as “women’s Gallery at La Sierra University since 2004. lines for something. Each face had an expression so power- work,” these pieces were meant to speak up Mejía-Krumbein had the opportunity Mejía-Krumbein believes that much ful that it felt as though they were looking and go against the male-dominant world. to showcase her exhibit, “I Am Still An like real life, once you start to look in be- right at the viewer. Her art brings to light problems that Artist: Beatriz Mejía-Krumbein A Retro- tween you fi nd solutions that you didn’t Her art was powerful and full of pas- are often ignored. spective,” on the campus. know existed. sion. She exposes them to raise awareness Injustices Mejía-Krumbein witnessed This was her fi rst solo exhibit and will “Insomnia” was meant to identify an through a joint effort so that these injus- in Columbia was the foundation for a se- be the last showcase that she presents at the anonymous group of people that the author tices may someday be put to a stop. Chronicle Page 12 Arts & Entertainment Monday, February 3, 2014 FForgetorget thethe gungun andand grabgrab youryour brushesbrushes

Photo courtesy of Mia Kirby Los Angeles’ all girl based indie rock band Warpaint, releases their successful self-titled album that has reached an average of four stars, members named from left to right: Theresa Wayman, Emily Kokal, Stella Mozgawa ,and Jenny Lee Lindberg.

By OFELIA FUENTES released two singles: “Love is to Die” and Asst. A&E Editor “Biggy.” The songs in the album are fairly long, American alternative indie rock band each longer than 3 minutes with a consis- Warpaint followed up their debut album tent theme. three years later with another successful In a little over a week the album self-titled album. reached an average of four stars, with the Warpaint is a Los Angeles formed most popular songs on the album being band, created in 2004 and composed of “Love is to Die,” “Keep it Healthy,” and lead vocalist Emily Kokal, guitarist The- “Hi.” resa Wayman, bassist Jenny Lee Lindberg, There is a resonating sound that just and drummer Stella Mozgawa. makes Warpaint a great album for a night As the band began to make prepara- hanging out with friends tions for their new album, they decided The album has great ghostly vocals they would write the songs in a spontane- giving the bass and drums the main focus ous way. throughout each song. In an interview with New Musical Ex- Listening to a few songs from the press, bassist Lindberg explained that the Warpaint’s debut album there seems to be songs were simply written by “just jam- a close resemblance to Warpaint. ming and free fl owing on stage.” After listening to “Love is to Die,” The band developed the tracks on this CSUSB student Lorna Gonzalez said, “I album in a completely experimental man- really like this song, its really mellow, ner. something I can even fall asleep to.” Warpaint’s main goal in writing this The songs all seem to be a mix of beats album was to create a minimalistic sound that fl ow nicely with eerie vocals that are with acoustic guitars and percussion in- pleasant for the ears. struments. Releasing the album in a stretched out Warpaint had the help of Nigel Timo- time is very brave, and extremely uncom- thy Godrich an English record producer promising with the industry standard of 12- and engineer, better known for his work 24 months. Chvrches’ Lauren Mayberry’s with Radiohead along side with Mark review of the album described Warpaint to “Flood” Ellis, renowned for his work with be, “brave and uncompromising.” Thirty Seconds to Mars, The Smashing Overall the album has great vocals, Pumpkins and The Killers. hypnotic melodies, great atmosphere and Warpaint was fi rst released online via can defi nitely easily fi ll up a quiet room National Public Radio (NPR). without over-powering. The album was then released in differ- Although the songs are good, I feel as ent countries on different dates. The self- if Warpaint is more of background music titled album was dropped in the U.S. on for the most part. The songs have a begin- Jan. 21. ning and an end, but no in between it just Prior to the albums drop date, the band stays at the same tempo with no climax. Chronicle Page 13 Arts & Entertainment Monday, February 3, 2014 Hudgens breaks away from Disney persona By CHRISOULA BAROUDOS Staff Writer

Vanessa Hudgens’ performance in “Gimme Shelter” captured her audience through the realistic role as Agnes “Apple” Bailey. Director Ron Krauss did a great job capturing the spiritual elements of the story based upon actual events about young girls who are pregnant. Krauss is an award winning fi lmmaker and is best known for his fi lm “Puppies for Sale,” and most recently “Gimme Shelter.” The fi lm is a quick 1 hour and 40 min- utes and has a PG-13 rating for a few brutal scenes of abuse, drug talk and some rough, but apropos, language. I recommend this movie for young girls because it teaches them the impor- tance of self-respect and the realism of how hard life could be and is. It is refresh- Photo courtesy of Roadside Attractions ing to see Hudgens break through such a A fi lm about a troubled teen, Apple, who has been abused sexually and physically runs away from home after being urged her to get an abortion after fi nding out about her pregnancy. dramatic role and to do it well. Apple, a troubled teen, has been phys- She got in a car accident and while be- Starting off with a troubled teen that ple’ there is no way going back. ically and sexually abused and through it ing in the hospital for some time, a priest has nowhere to go, you start to lose hope She has been in the “High School Mu- all fi nds herself pregnant. She runs away came to visit her and gave her advice to for her. She completely turns her life sical” movies and when she wanted to not from her drug addict mom, played by Ro- visit a shelter for pregnant teens. After around not only for herself, but because be seen in that way she did the fi lms “Thir- sario Dawson, to her wealthy father and coming to this shelter, you see a great deal now she has a baby that she needs to take teen” and “Spring Breakers.” stepmother. of transformation in Hudgens’ character. care for, so she can have a better life for Those two fi lms did shed off that good Her father and stepmother found out She fi nally experiences what it means her child. girl image, but did not credit her as an ac- about her pregnancy and urged Apple to to have a family who will take you in no It was morally inspiring and had a well tress. get an abortion. Apple, unable to come to matter what the circumstances may be. thought out happy ending that left the mov- I would love to see more dramatic terms with this decision, decides to leave This new found family of her’s loved her ie theater with heart felt tears. roles for this actress because she proves her father’s house and fi nds herself alone unconditionally and opened her eyes to Emerging out of that Disney image that she has what it takes to transform her- and homeless. what a peaceful life could be like. can be diffi cult, but with her role as ‘Ap- self. The GRAMMYs surprise viewers By CARLY WOOLLEY There was a surprising number of Staff Writer disappointing tribute performances in this year’s show. The 56th GRAMMY Awards Cer- Robin Thicke’s song “Blurred Lines” emony has surprised its viewers by only was granted the most-played song on the awarding 10 trophies on television, leaving radio for the year 2013. But he was only 72 awards to be awarded off air during a allowed to lull a verse of it throughout his pre-telecast ceremony. performance that was monopolized by past This year’s ceremony was held on hits of other performers. Sunday, Jan. 26, at the Staples Center in Ringo Starr was another highly an- Downtown Los Angeles. ticipated performer for the show and sadly, This was a star studded event full of his overall performance fell short of ex- surprisingly unexpected moments from pectations. Starr decided to perform his multiple presenters and performers. solo tune, “Photograph” instead of a past The night started off with an exciting Beatles tune. performance by the music industry’s reign- After his solo performance, Starr was ing power couple, Beyoncé and Jay Z. The called back to the stage for an encore with couple performed a sensational rendition of Paul McCartney in effort to satisfy the au- Beyoncé’s recent single, “Drunk in Love.” dience’s desire for a taste of the Beatles. Audiences were left wanting more of This decision seemed to quickly back- the power couple. fi re as the audience seemed quite bored Every year, the GRAMMYs continu- after sitting through two lengthy perfor- ally become less of a celebration for the mances from the past time era. nominee’s success and more of a way to Daft Punk took home the top hon- grab television ratings. ors with the awards for record of the year There were several attention grabbing for “Get Lucky,” with Pharrell Williams performances throughout the night but and Nile Rodgers. They took the awards there was one in particular that went above for best pop duo/group performance and and beyond expectations. A performance dance/electronica album and album of the of Mackelmore & Ryan Lewis’s equality year for “Random Access Memories.” anthem, “Same Love” was defi nitely one Macklemore & Ryan Lewis were also to stand out. the top winners in the pre-telecast ceremo- This performance included Madonna ny. parachuting onto the stage to sing a few They took home awards for best rap lines while Queen Latifah presided over performance, rap song and rap album leav- a marriage ceremony that married 33 gay ing them the talk of the night. and straight couples. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis upstaged A student, Marisa Damron, enjoyed their main competition Kendrick Lamar watching Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’s with seven nominations, and ultimately “Same Love” performance. She said “I’ve sent him home empty handed. never seen a performance like this before. It is safe to say that Macklemore & There were so many amazing things going Ryan Lewis are not only on the rise, but on at once.” they have reached the top. Chronicle Page 14 Sports Monday, February 3, 2014 Yoga classes offer students stress relief By KIROLLES GUIRGUIS studies to unwind from the stresses we face Staff Writer in our daily lives. The class is not just limited to stretch- oga is a peaceful and re- ing and holding uncomfortable poses. laxing method that teaches Yoga deals with breathing techniques meditation through the and strategies designed to strengthen en- Yuse of aesthetic poses and durance and form muscle memory. stretches that can be used throughout the “Yoga is a fun way to remove all the day. stress and toxins that we all carry every Yoga classes are now available for stu- day. After class I drive home feeling com- dents and faculty in the Student Recreation pletely relaxed and stress free,” said stu- Center Tuesdays and Thursdays in room dent Cynthia Luna 205. Fule-Ver helps students relax and Classes are held at noon for more ad- meditate while calmly talking students vanced participants and later at 4 p.m. for through various stretches and poses. those who are new to yoga and would like All exercises are designed to help de- to participate in a slower paced class. velop muscles, texture, and tone. Coyotes can take advantage of the The activity is designed for personal physical and psychological benefi ts of growth and an overall goal of physical and yoga once or twice a week. mental well-being. The physical, mental and spiritual ef- The main goal and focus is on yourself fects of this activity will have a positive and no one else. impact on one’s overall health and well- The soothing music and atmosphere being. can help students forget about the every- Classes are taught by instructor Bien day struggles and challenges we all face Fule-Ver who has been participating in and and focus on oneself and well-being. teaching yoga classes for over nine years. “Taking an hour out of your schedule His dedication to the art creates a and focusing on yourself for a little every warm and welcoming feeling to all those day is not only rejuvenating but one of the who attend his classes. most important things you can do for your- Yoga is a great way to stretch and re- self, It becomes a lifestyle and you will lease all the negative energy that we carry fi nd yourself wanting to participate more with us throughout our everyday lives. and more” said Fule-Ver. In this sport, participants can learn Being able to have a little bit of physi- new techniques and strategies to isolate cal activity in your daily routine will be muscles and develop lung strength. able to help you develop better habits. With two convenient class sessions Anyone can incorporate yoga into offered twice a week, students can utilize their schedule whether they make it a daily Kirolles Guirguis | Chronicle Photo their time in between classes, work, and routine or only a few times a week. Releasing the stresses of their day and relaxing are some things that students learn while taking free yoga classes. Coyotes defeat Eagles in blowout By RYAN NAVASOLI terful on defense. Staff Writer Haddock’s hold on CSULA’s lead scorer Quinton Watkins prevented him Coyote men’s basketball team de- from increasing the score for the Eagles. feated the Cal State Los Angeles Golden Watkins averaged about 20 points a Eagles by a landslide. game for the Golden Eagles. The Coyotes played their best game of Haddock and Watkins were team- this season, with a victory of 92-51 over mates previously at the College of South- the Cal State Los Angeles Golden Eagles ern Idaho. Friday night. Haddock explains how he knows his The game marked their largest margin old teammate on the Eagles. of victory in the last fi ve seasons. “We are really familiar with each oth- The No. 14 team in the nation has er’s game. My main focus was to do my now won 14 consecutive games. best by staying close to him and contain The landslide win proves the Coy- him from having a good game on the of- otes are a force to be reckoned with in the fensive end,” said Haddock. California Collegiate Athletic Association Haddock continues, “I just tried my (CCAA). best to get through screens set for him, The game began with the Coyotes contest all his jump shots to make him take leading 43-21 at the end of a dominant fi rst diffi cult ones, and just make it tough to get half. the ball to get him a little frustrated,” said The Coyotes would go on a 29-6 run Haddock. to put the game out of reach for the Golden Both players have become very famil- Eagles. iar to each others’ game. Senior forward Andrew Young ac- Ryan Navasoli | Chronicle Photo “I guess all those junior college days counted for 20 of those points. Players taking a rest before getting back on the court, playing at their very best so that they are able to be the best. going against each other in practice fi nally “Great chemistry goes a long way at came in handy,” said Haddock. this level. Additionally, we picked up the ing the run. Martinez mentions how he tries his Junior guard Taylor Statham and pressure defensively and we’re able to fi n- The red-hot Coyotes continued to ex- best to be as consistent as possible when he sophomore guard Zeke DeBlase played ish a lot of those defensive stops with a re- cite the crowd, extending their lead to 48 is on the court, “I just try to be as consis- solid off the bench. bound,” said Young. points in the second half. tent as possible when I’m on the fl oor. Take The Golden Eagles were led by James Young explains how to keep ahead Junior guard Juan Martinez contrib- good shots, play good defense and just try Tillman’s 22 points on the night. of the competition, “holding teams to one uted by hitting a three point fi eld goal, giv- to win,” said Martinez. The Coyotes look to continue their shot each time up the fl oor is vital,” said ing his team a 92-44 lead with 2:32 left, Martinez also explains that he is more winnings as the season progresses with Young. and was able to score 14 points throughout relaxed when he is on the court because of home games against Humboldt State Uni- Eight different Coyotes contributed in the night,“We defi nitely came out hungry his consistent nature and therefore he is versity and Cal Poly Pomona on Friday that pivotal run. from the jump versus L.A. and maintained able to become a better player and team- Jan. 31 and Saturday Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m. Senior guard Kirby Gardner led the it throughout the game for the most part,” mate. Make sure that you come out and sup- Coyotes, scoring six of his 13 points dur- said Martinez. Senior guard Lacy Haddock was mas- port your Coyotes on their winnings streak. Chronicle Page 15 Sports Monday, February 3, 2014 LLakersakers ssuffuff erer ddefeatefeat aatt hhomeome

By BRANDON LANDRUM and Pacers were all knotted up at 49. Staff Writer In the second half Stephenson came out scoring the fi rst six points, giving the he league’s best Indiana Pac- Pacers the lead. ers defeated the Los Angeles Stephenson and George shocked the TLakers 104-92 on Tuesday, crowd with two fancy back to back slam Jan. 28. dunks. The Lakers hosted the Pacers at the At the end of the third quarter, George Staples Center in Los Angeles, after re- made a three point fi eld goal at the buzzer turning from their yearly GRAMMY Trip to give his team a ten point lead. where they went 2-5. Lakers’ guard Nick Young and for- The GRAMMY road trip usually ward Paul Gasol gave their best efforts consists of a seven game road trip that to keep the Lakers in the game. However, the Lakers take every year in the month the Pacers’ fast pace tempo was too much of January due to the GRAMMY Music to overcome. Award show taking place inside the Sta- The Lakers are now 16-30 as they ples Center. continue to overcome all the injures to Each game makes an infl uential mark key players. They have now used a league on each of the players that are on the team. high 21 different starting lineups this sea- The Lakers although have been rid- son. dled with injuries all season, Kobe Bry- Kendall Marshall, who is fi lling in for ant, Steve Nash, Steve Blake, Xavier the injured Nash, fi nished the game with Henry, and Jordan Farmar have been Brandon Landrum | Chronicle Photo 12 assists as he continues his strong game among those players that have been hurt The Los Angeles Lakers suffered another tough loss Thursday night to the Indiana Pacers as they showed their dominance. play. this season. The Pacers used the momentum to Each are playing through their own best team in the NBA, so far, with a 35-9 getting off to a slow start Thursday night. take control of the rest of the game and injuries, but making them the successful overall record. As the game progressed, both teams never looked back. players that everyone knows and loves. This year Paul George has established traded baskets, played solid defense and The Pacers plan to fi nish off the regu- The Lakers are struggling on both himself as one of the top players in the made free throws. lar season with the best record in the NBA ends of the ball with their superstar Bry- NBA. The Lakers did a good job matching to gain home court advantage and attempt ant out indefi nitely. He is averaging 23.3 points, 6.3 re- up with George in the fi rst half. to defeat the two-time world champion Bryant was recently selected to the bounds, and 3.5 assists per game. Despite George’s struggle, Lance Ste- Miami Heat. 2014 All-Star Game as a starter, but due George has been considered for the phenson was able to contribute and set the Indiana’s head coach Frank Vogel to his injury he will most likely sit out. NBA’s Most Valuable Player. tempo leading into halftime. is trying to keeping his team motivated The Pacers, on the other hand, are the Both teams struggled from the fi eld, At the end of the fi rst half, the Lakers throughout the long season. Personal trainers start sessions at Rec Center

By CARLEY BENNECKE member to have a good workout. Staff Writer Barry Greene Jr., Fitness and Wellness Coordinator at the Rec Center, hires and The Student Recreation and Fitness supervises the personal trainers. Center (Rec Center) offers students their “An outgoing character, able to take chance to have their own personal trainer. charge and isn’t hesitant, I look for indi- Certifi ed personal training is offered viduals who have a profi cient knowledge at the Rec Center for members who desire in fi tness, well-being and preventative ex- to be fi t and healthy. ercises,” said Greene. Members of the Rec Center can sign Personal trainers must do day-to-day up for one of the 11 personal trainers by advertisement of themselves, receive cli- fi lling out an inquiry form online or at the entele, have consultations, train with cli- membership desk at the Rec Center. ents, go over training protocols, write The Fitness and Wellness workouts and create programs. department offers three cat- A personal trainer posi- egories of personal train- tion defi nitely has its ma- ing, One-on-one, buddy “They become a jor perks. training, and three per- Mainly because son training. slave to helping people. ” they are able to make One hour ses- their own schedules sions cost anywhere Barry Greene and meeting times. between $16 to $32, Fitness and Wellness Coordinator Along with mak- depending on the session ing their own schedules, that you’re taking. they have the experience of The number one reason meeting new people and getting members hire a personal trainer is for spe- to know them on a personal level, along cialized guidance in weight loss and mus- with their backgrounds. cle gain. Even though scheduling is very fl ex- Carley Bennecke | Chronicle Photo This will help assist with the forming ible, it is quite easy to get caught up in Students go to the CSUSB Recreation Center as they partner with personal trainers to improve their overall fi tness levels. of benefi cial wellness habits. signing up clients. They offer wellness counseling, One personal trainer could keep add- giving themselves to you, and that’s al- “Other gym’s personal trainers usu- which includes time management assis- ing and adding clientele, as they become ways awesome,” said Greene. ally try to sell fi tness products, and their tance, stress management, weight manage- addicted to training individuals. Rec Center personal trainers differ goal becomes about the product instead of ment, nutrition counseling, goal setting, Then he or she will just end up work- from other gym trainers. the client. But not here, the Rec Center is psychological counseling and help in quit- ing all day. “Gyms like LA Fitness or Gold’s Gym 100 percent committed to the client,” said ting smoking. “They become a slave to helping peo- aren’t always so focused on the client,” Greene. Members can choose their own per- ple,” said Greene. said Greene. If you’re wanting to lose some weight sonal trainer. A personal trainer occupation is re- Most of the trainers of other gyms are or just looking to become more healthy However, schedules with the member warding. not always completely focused on the cli- within your life, you can stop by the Rec and personal trainer need to match up so “You get to see people reach their ent, but are more focused on the products Center and talk to any of our personal there is enough time for the trainer and the goals, you see results, the members are that they are selling. trainers. Sports Monday, February 3, 2014

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By URIEL ORTEGA exceptional game with 12 total saves Staff Writer against the Panthers. With the Coyotes down 8-0 to start he Coyotes women’s wa- the forth period they would have eight ter polo team suffered two minutes to rally back from such a defi cit, defeats last weekend at the but the Panthers never let up and immedi- TRedlands Mini-Tourna- ately scored again for a 9-0 score. ment, losing to the Chapman Panthers But in the fi nal minutes of the game and the Redlands Bulldogs. junior Crystal Curran would score for the The Coyotes had their hands full, Coyotes, avoiding a shutout. facing off against two of the top ranked The second round of competition, division III teams to start the season. the Coyotes would face off against the Coach Sarah No. 3 ranked Bull- Reneker and her e have been doing a dogs. Coyotes had been “W The game that preparing for the lot of conditioning and have a would be decided in mini-tournament for the fi nal minutes with three weeks to con- small squad this year, but it’s an exciting fi nish. front two very wor- Both teams fought it thy opponents. benefi cial for a lot of four-on- out all the way to the “We have been last second. doing a lot of con- four scrimmaging, and we are The Coyotes ditioning and have a looking to come out and put battled hard against small squad this year, the Redlands Bull- but it’s benefi cial everything we have been dogs, but were un- for a lot of four-on- able to put them four scrimmaging, working on into play.” away as the Bulldogs and we are looking rallied back to take to come out and put Sarah Reneker the win in the fi nal everything we have minutes of the game been working on into Head Coach with a 13-10 victory play,” said Reneker. over the Coyotes. The Coyotes started their season The game began with the Bulldogs opener against No. 7 ranked Chapman quickly jumping to a 4-1 lead in the fi rst University, but were unable to slow down period, but the Coyotes would answer the Panthers as they dominated the Coy- back keeping the Bulldogs with in reach, otes offensively in a very lopsided match, and would fi nish the half trailing 7-4. as the Panthers would win 11-1. In the second half of action, the Coy- In the fi rst period of the game, the otes would close the gap to be within one Panthers put up seven unanswered points, point trailing 11-10, but the Bulldogs overwhelming the Coyotes. would rally back and fi nish off the Coy- Coach Reneker could be heard en- otes by fi ring two more goals of their own couraging her team as they came out for to advance their lead for a 13-10 win. the third period. Senior Alison Glaser led the team In the third period, the Coyotes with four goals and Curran added three of fought back, only giving up one goal, but her own. still failed to convert any goals on the of- The Coyotes despite their loss fense. against Chapman and Redlands still have Junior goalkeeper Madison Morris a whole season to hone their skills and had her day cut out as she held off Chap- plays so they can become a stronger and Uriel Ortega | Chronicle Photos man with various blocks and played an better team. Coyotes keep both games close this past weekend as they fi ght to stay in the game at the Redlands Aquatic Center.