California State University, San Bernardino CSUSB ScholarWorks Coyote Chronicle (1984-) Arthur E. Nelson University Archives 11-22-2010 November 22nd 2010 CSUSB Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/coyote-chronicle Recommended Citation CSUSB, "November 22nd 2010" (2010). Coyote Chronicle (1984-). 10. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/coyote-chronicle/10 This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the Arthur E. Nelson University Archives at CSUSB ScholarWorks. It has been accepted for inclusion in Coyote Chronicle (1984-) by an authorized administrator of CSUSB ScholarWorks. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Vol. XLIV, No. 8 THE INDEPENDENT STUDENT VOICE Monday, November 22 2010 OFCoyote CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN BERNARDINO FOR 44 YEARS Chronicle www.coyotechronicle.comwww.coyotechronicle.com Supreme Court upholds decision in favor of undocumented students By ELVIA J. RODRIGUEZ Staff Writer The California Supreme Court ruled According to ABC 7 News, a group of that undocumented students have the right out of state University of California stu- to pay in-state tuition by ruling in favor of dents fi led the lawsuit in 2005. a state bill that affects 42,000 college stu- The lawsuit was placed because the dents on Monday, Nov. 15 students felt it was unfair for U.S. citi- The court unanimously voted and zens to be charged out of state tuition fees, found the California Assembly Bill (AB) while illegal immigrants paid in-state tu- 540 put into practice in 2001 does not vio- ition fees. late any state or federal laws. Michael Madrid, a CSUSB student, “Without this law, it would be the said he believes people who took the initia- end of my education,” said Leslie Duarte tive to qualify under the law should have an undocumented student from Riverside the right to in-state-tuition. Community College. “I don’t agree with the out-of state The law has made it easy for Duarte’s tuition hike,” said Madrid. “[Out-of state family to afford tuition and given her the students] pay three times what we pay.” opportunity to go to college, she said. The out-of-state students’ attorneys Undocumented students rely on this claim this bill costs taxpayers $208 million bill for affordable tuition, since they do not a year, as reported by ABC 7 News. Mike Turner | Chronicle Photo receive state or federal fi nancial aid. Continued on Pg. 3 The California Supreme Court dismissed a case brought by UC students who felt unfairly charged extra out-of-state fees. Texeira takes Despite additional funding, the CSU makes 15% fee hike golden apple By KATHERINE ORR Staff Writer By CHELSI CHASTAIN Staff Writer A two-step tuition increase totaling 15 percent was approved Nov. 10 by the Cali- fornia State University (CSU) board of trustees. The tuition jump will be used to pay The Golden Apple Award is one of for increases in classes and enrollment. The trustees approved a fi ve percent, or $105, two major facility awards given each year increase that will go into affect as of the fi rst of next year for the spring and winter terms. to honor extraordinary professors on cam- The trustees also approved a ten percent, or $444, increase that will go into effect in the pus. fall of 2011. This year’s Golden Apple Award win- Students might not be happy with the tuition increase, but senior Chelsea Thomas ner, Sociology Professor Mary Texeira was Robert Whitehead | University Photographer said, “I know that raising the tuition provides more money for the school.” interrupted mid-lecture as CSUSB Presi- Professor Texeira is a recipient of the Golden Apple award. Student fees will be 242 percent higher than they were in 2002. The increase in tu- dent Dr. Albert K. Karnig and a group of ition means that full-time undergraduate students will pay a total of $4,884 for the 2011- well-wishers, including former Golden “Professor Texeira can be described 2012 school year. Apple award winners, came into her class- with two As and a B. Awesome, amazing The 2010-2011 California state budget provided $60.6 million for enrollment growth room to inform her of her honor. and bomb,” continued Karnig. and restored $199 million to the CSU. This was the fi rst increase in state funding in three “Her commitment to students is im- Texeira was left speechless and sur- years. peccable. That’s what this award is all prised as Dr. Karnig explained to her and “While we appreciate the funding that we did receive in this year’s budget, the reality about,” Karnig told her students. her students why he was visiting and spoke is our state support is roughly the same as it was fi ve years ago and we have 25,000 more Texeira was brought to tears by his about the many achievements of Professor students,” said Dr. Benjamin F. Quillian, CSU executive vice chancellor for business and kind words as she listened to the president Texeira. fi nance, in a press release. speak to her students about what the Gold- She was given a standing ovation by “In addition, part of the funding we received - $106 million – was one-time federal en Apple Award is and why she was fi t for her students and fellow staff members. stimulus money that is being used at the state’s direction to admit 30,000 more students. the award. Continued on Pg. 2 Continued on Pg. 3 Firefi ghters donate $10,000 By ORLANDRIA BRAZIER Staff Writer San Bernardino fi refi ghters donated $10,000 worth of food to a local church in time for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Around 30 on- and off-duty fi refi ghters from the San Bernardino City Professional Firefi ghter Association local 891 were present at the fi fth annual food drive at Mary’s Mercy Center Nov. 17. “Everyone has a need and more than ever before the need has gone up. As the needs goes up our contribution goes up as well,” said Steve Brown, vice president of the as- sociation. Firefi ghters and volunteers with a crew of church employees created an assembly line working diligently through the morning unloading and stocking boxes of stuffi ng, cans of cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, bottled water, and much more into the center’s storage facilities. The food will be served and given away at Mary’s Table, the center’s kitchen and distributed to people who are in need within the Inland Empire. Orlandria Brazier | Chronicle Photo Continued on Pg. 6 San Bernardino fi refi ghters have made it an tradition to make a donation to Mary’s Mercy Center around the holidays. Chronicle Page 2 News Monday, November 22, 2010 Continued from Pg. 1 Golden professor New notifi cation: This award does not come without tre- Being very active in the community is Facebook mendous achievement on Professor Tex- yet another reason why Texeira is deserv- eira’s part. ing of the prestigious award, Karnig said. Texeira has a Bachelors and Masters She has organized a “Walk Away from Degree as well as Doctorate in Sociology Family Violence” walk-a-thon, and served introduces groups all from UC Riverside. as a board member for a local shelter for She has been a staff battered women and member since 1994 and children, named Ben Stein | Flickr has done much since “Option House.” By JOEY MONZON Facebook alters social media scene with its new features. joining the CSUSB Texeira has re- Staff Writer community. “Professor Texeira ceived many positive She has taught al- can be described with two As comments and rec- most all levels of soci- ommendations from The world has changed dramati- “I think that it’s more benefi cial and ology as well as being and a B. Awesome, amazing her colleagues as cally: Facebook has added new features. makes it easier to communicate with an advisor for the So- well her former and Just ask its 500 million users. everyone about a certain topic,” said ciology club, the Elimi- and bomb,” current students. The biggest of these new features is CSUSB student Cassy Pugayo. nating Bias Oppression She was praised a group feature which allows users to sort “I didn’t really think about whether Negativity & Ignorance President Dr. Albert K. Karnig for her ability to cap- their friends into different categories. or not it needed to be changed. But shar- (E.B.O.N.I.) club as tivate students and There will be three new features ing things on Facebook will be easier,” well as the African Stu- her ability to relate to which will including the new version of Pugayo continued. dent Alliance. everyone who comes in contact with her. groups where users can download their “I like everything about this,” said Texeira has also helped develop the “Dr. Texeira stood out from the group information application and a new dash- Ashish Sharma in response to Chai’s sociology department’s internship program [of applicants] because of her superlative board. blog. as well as sponsoring an average of eight instruction and signifi cant application of “With new Groups, we made it easy “Interesting feature, but it makes it students a year in independent studies. teaching to the broader community,” said for you to build a space for important impossible to organize large groups now. She also has been a mentor for the Mc- Janet Kottke the chair of the 2010-2011 groups of people in your life—your fam- Please bring back the old groups feature Nair Scholars program for eight McNair Golden Apple Award nomination commit- ily, your soccer team, your book club.