California State University, San Bernardino CSUSB ScholarWorks Coyote Chronicle (1984-) Arthur E. Nelson University Archives 12-3-1998 December 3rd 1998 CSUSB Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/coyote-chronicle Recommended Citation CSUSB, "December 3rd 1998" (1998). Coyote Chronicle (1984-). 454. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/coyote-chronicle/454 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]. The Coyote HRONICLEI VOLUME 33, ISSUE 9 CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN BERNARDINO December 3,1998 Inside... Student Assaulted on Campus Woman Attacked in Restroom Allegedly by Transient on Parole By Xavier A. Chavez The victim's family then took her Executive Editor to a local hospital accompanied by Public Safety. A man assaulted a female stu­ William Charles Phelps was News dent in the women's restroom on booked as the suspect in San Ber­ the southeast corner of the Creative nardino County Jail for assault ...page 2 Arts Building at 7 p.m. on Tues­ with a deadly weapon, assault with day evening, Nov. 24. intent to commit rape, and viola­ During the ensuing struggle, the tion of parole. According to Ser­ Pawprints suspect partially covered the geant Brian Bodily of Public ....page 4 Donation bin located in University Hall victim's mouth and eyes and at­ Safety, the suspect hung himself to tempted to tie her hands with duct death with a bed sheet in San Ber­ tape. The victim broke free, tak­ nardino County Jail on November Featured Campus Donates Food ing the knife from the suspect. 27. ....page 3 & 5 Upon exiting the restroom, she was The suspect was a 34 year old & Toys to Needy assisted by other students, who known transient, according to Ser­ geant Bodily. Evidence collected By Florence Edwards made-but more donations are still blockaded the suspect in the from the scene indicates that the Rock en Espanol Chronicle Staff Writer being accepted. For people who restroom and then called 911. Pub­ knife and duct tape were bought have donated food or other items, lic Safety Officer Myra Ferretez ....page 6 at Ralph's Supermarket on Univer­ November 2,1998 marked the it gives them a sense of warmth arrived within one minute and took sity Avenue, making the crime pre­ -• ^ first day of the canned food and and compassion. Donating is a the suspect into'custody. meditated. the toy drive which was spon­ great way for people to give back The victim received treatment Public Safety conducted a safety sored by Inland Harvest Food to the community by helping from paramedics at the scene for sweep of the entire campus to en­ Technology and the U.S Marine Corps Re­ people who are less fortunate and lacerations on her arm and hand. Apublic safety officer called San sure campus safety during this in­ ....page 8 serve. Boxes were located in need assistance.The contributions vestigation. No other victims or various departments on campus that are made extremely benefit Bernardino County Rape Crisis Counseling to assist the victim. related crimes were found. to encourage Student participa­ families, especially mothers who tion for the event. can not afford to feed or buy gifts Roving Reporter/ So far, the event has been very for their children. People can also Public Safety Steps Up Crime successful in reaching the goal of make a difference by doing vol­ Calendar providing services to the needy unteer work at The Salvation Prevention Programs ....page 9 this holiday season.In fact, there Army or Children's Centers has been thousands of donations where they need clerical help, or By Xavier A. Chavez ing in the Spring, and the new other support.. Executive Editor Whistle Defense Crime Prevention Opinions & Program. Editorials Holiday Shopping That In the aftermath of the assault Public Safety stressed that ....page 10 on November 24, Chief Kraus and CSUSB is still a far safer place Makes $ense members of the Public Safety Staff than its surrounding community will be available to answer ques­ and among the safest of CSU. This tions regarding the assault inci­ assault was an apparent singular By Funte White She suggests if you absolutely dent. Public Safety will also act of violence by a single perpe­ Chronicle Staff Writer must use your credit cards, make present on-going and new Crime trator who was immediately taken sure to charge only on those cards Prevention Programs that will en­ into custody and is no longer a Classifieds For this holiday season are you with a low interest rate. hance campus safety. threat to our campus. concerned about taking your bud­ If you are one who has limited ....page 11 Among new programs to be The men and women of Pub­ get to the limit? funds for Christmas, Brenner has discussed are the expansion of the lic Safety will continue to do all According to Lynn Brenner, a suggested a few useful tips to existing escort service and its con­ they can to prevent crime on our Personal Finance Columnist, help your holiday shopping go version to bicycle response, The campus. Public Safety asks for Americans are expected to spend Rape Aggression Defense Pro­ ,at least $1000 for Christmas! - See SMART SHOP, page 2 - ^ gram (weaponless defense) start­ .. See SAFETY TIPS, page 2 - News Page 2 The Coyote Chronicle December 3,1998 SMART SHOP SAFETY TIPS, continued from page 1 continued from page I smoothly. your help in reporting all suspicious persons or circumstances you ob­ Tip #1: serve and by following basic precautions. Thfl CnvntP Look at what you have to spend If you have any questions about public safety or crime prevention, CHROMCLE (whether it is cash or credit). please contact Women's Resource Center at (909) 880-7203 or public Take a look at the situation, then safety at (909) 880-5165. You can also request a free escort from public University Hall, room 037 determine what you can manage. safety by calling the above number or by dialing 5165 on campus phones. 5500 University Parkway If you are using credit cards, set San Bernardino, CA 92407 a limit and stick with it! ENTRY-LEVEL MANAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES (909) 880-5000, ext. 3940 (newsroom) Just because you have credit (909) 880-5931 (business ofHce) available, does not mean you have FAX (909) 880-7009 to use it. E-Mail: [email protected] Tip #2: Brenner advises holiday shop­ pers to make a list. This list will Contributing Writers and Staff : Lafayette Baker, Corina include only those people you are Borsuk, Jennifer Briggs, Bryan Campbell, Anthony going to shop for. By writing Cummings, Florence Edwards, Michael Friedeman, Jared down the list of names you can also Jensen, Sara Lewis, Pieter Nystrom, Sarah Paetz, Kristen use this list to eliminate those who Phillips, Patrick Pittman, Eugenia Porras, Laszlo Vass, Funte really don't need a gift. White Tip#3: EXECUTIVE EDITOR If your situation calls for the usage of credit cards, be sure to XavierA. Chavez charge only on low interest credit YOUR FRIENDS CALL YOU HYPER. MANAGING EDITORS cards. If you don't own a low in­ YOUR SISTER CALLS YOU TYPE A. Miguel Gonzalez & Jennifer Thierry terest card simply shop around and apply for one. DESIGN EDITORS Brenner recommends using a WE CALL YOU Cheri Dixon & Danielle Stewart fixed low rate such as Capitol One. MANAGEMENT MATERIAL. PRODUCTION EDITORS The interest rate is as low as 9.9%. For more information on this low Like you've always said, why put off until tomorrow the eight hundred Dan Farmer & Kimber Holt things you could do right this second? Why indeed. Enterprise Rent-A- rate call 1 (800) CAPITOL. Car has entry-level management opportunities that will spur your COPY EDITOR Tip#4: brain to work from day one — making critical decisions that impact our David Cade & Lori Patterson If funds are truly limited the best bottom-line success. All in an entrepreneurial environment in which compensation is based on performance — not seniority. So join us and PHOTO EDITOR gift idea is giving things that cost we'll expose you to every aspect of business management — from sales Carrie Anne Still less. Brenner suggests that alter­ and marketing to customer service and administration. And if you native gifts such as baking cook­ thought your degree made you marketable, let's just say you haven't ON-LINE EDITION EDITOR ies, is a way to go. seen anything yet. This growth opportunity offers a competitive salary Jeremiah Newhouse For future shopping, holiday and benefits package. 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