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THE INDEPENDENT STUDENT VOICE Vol. XLIII, No. 19 CoyoteOF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN BERNARDINO FOR 43 YEARS ChronicleMonday, May 17, 2010 www.coyotechronicle.com CSU helps state economy Report assesses positive impact the California State University system has on the state By DIANA CANSINO Staff Writer he California State University (CSU) system The study also concluded that the CSU campuses in released a report Monday May 10 entitled the Inland Empire have a total regional spending impact of “Working for Califor- more than $515 million. This impact Tnia: The Impact of the “CSUSB generates creates more than 5,700 jobs in the re- California State University System” in gion and generates more than $30 mil- hopes to avoid further budget cuts almost $190 million in the lion in tax revenue for state and local when Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger regional economy.” governments. revisits the state budget. The report stresses the need to “CSUSB generates almost $190 Assistant Director, Communications sustain four-year-degree graduates, million in the regional economy,” said Coordinator Joe Gutierrez because California thrives off of the Assistant Director, Communications knowledge based workforces. Coordinator Joe Gutierrez to the San Bernardino Sun. Of the knowledge based industries the report states, The report looks over the economic impact that CSU agriculture, information technology and electronics, media schools have in particular regions. In the Inland Empire re- and cultural industries, business and professional services gion, Cal Poly Pomona and CSUSB generate over $850 and hospitality and tourism were found to be driving forces Diana Cansino | Chronicle Photo million. behind the state workforce. Schools like CSUSB are able to produce vital jobs for the state of California. New bill would help SB Market Night aims transfer students to reunite community By CHRISTOPHER HANLEY After a nearly seven year hiatus, the community Staff Writer gathering is looking to breathe new life into city Senate Bill 1440 aims to make the transfer process for California community college students to Cal State Uni- By ALLISON UPSTILL versities smoother than in recent years. Allison Upstill | Chronicle Photo Staff Writer The main objective of the proposed bill is to provide Just some of the fresh selections the new San Bernardino Market Night boasts. more opportunity for community college students in the The San Bernardino Farmers Fair and Market Night California education system to attend a four year college. has returned to the community, Tuesday nights at Perris In the California College System, today the value of the Hill Park, with high anticipation to bring residents and pa- Associate’s degree is not very relevant in regards to the trons together, and to raise money. transition to a State University. This bill puts more value Located 10-15 minutes from campus on Highland Av- on the associates degree requiring universities in the Cal enue, between Golden Avenue and Valencia Avenue, Mar- State system to admit students who have completed the 2 ket Night runs from 6 to 9:30 p.m., from now until Oct. 26. degree requirements with a minimum of 2.0 GPA. “We are finding that it as an activity for the commu- “SB 1440 will save money for students and the state. nity,” said Janet Chaney, entertainment and special events If we allow students to move more quickly through the coordinator. Chaney said Market Nights are places to come community college and CSU system, this will leave more together with families, and has attracted people from all room for additional students to pursue a bachelor’s degree,” walks of life. said CSU Chancellor Charles Reed in a public statement. On May 11, when I attended the street market, there Due to the state budget crisis, a numerous amount of were 15-20 vendors behind the tennis courts at the start of graduating community college students are facing difficul- the event at 6 p.m. ties getting accepted into the Cal State Universities. Allison Upstill | Chronicle Photo Vendors were situated on both sides, creating a walkway, These difficulties affected Rein Millburn back in 2008, Market Night is headed toward a full comeback, after being canceled in 2003. See Market Night, Pg. 3 a former college student from Sacramento City College. Millburn explained to the San Bernardino Sun that she had applied to several Cal State University’s but she was unable to transfer because the class she needed was full at her community college. Millburn had to wait until the next semester to take her class. SMSU events spice up campus life This bill proposes provisions that would help students not have to deal with all of these frustrations involved in By MARYRONE SHELL versity. transferring. Staff Writer The Pride Center provides a haven for the lesbian, gay, Currently in California, it is also very common that bisexual, transgendered, queer (LGBTQ) communities. students take general education classes, such as English and The Santos Manuel Student Union (SMSU) is set to The Women’s Resource Center promotes equality and math, in community college but those classes are often not host five consecutive events starting Thursday, May 20 that awareness to women’s issues. considered legitimate for four year colleges. will meet a wide variety of student interests and are free “Karaoke and drinking go hand in hand,” said Janet This has made it very difficult for transferring students and open to all. Honn-Alex of “Karaoke Night,” an event hosted in the Pub. because often universities force students to retake these The SMSU’s four resource centers offer programs and Students who enjoy singing but need a little liquid courage general classes at the University level. services to accommodate different student communities but might enjoy the event hosted in the newly renovated SMSU The SB 1440 attempts to tackle all of these issues. If are not exclusive to them. Pub on May 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. SB 1440 comes into fruition students must complete re- The Osher Adult Re-Entry Center (OARC) is for non- The Pub staff said they recognized the success from quirements and they will be granted admission to Cal State traditional returning or first-time college adult students. the last karaoke night held in celebration of Cinco de Mayo University’s. The Cross Cultural Center aims to promote cultural di- See SMSU events, Pg. 3 Chronicle Page 2 News Monday, May 17, 2010 San Bernardino celebrates Upcoming City Bicentennial Events its historic 200th birthday May 27-31 National Orange Show Festival June 19 The year long festivities nears its midpoint as the city gears up San Bernardino’s Got Talent Finals for a spectacular parade and celebration festival this Saturday. July 4 Bicentennial Extravaganza & Fireworks By ERWIN GRIFIS Staff Writer San Bernardino will celebrate its 200th get a good sense of the past and see that San The parade takes a look at our county’s city has ever seen. There will be students birthday on May 22. Bernardino has a bright future ahead,” said past with a display of the first settlers in all the way from kindergarten to the col- The Bicentennial Ad Hoc Committee parade committee member, Jane Sneddon. San Bernardino, the San Manuel Band of lege level helping and participating,” said will host a celebration of the city's birth at There will be rides for kids and food Mission Indians. A float of Father Dumetz Sneddon. Meadowbrook Park. vendors with nachos, pizza, bacon-wrapped giving the first mass on May 20, 1810 will Horses, marching bands and antique cars The festival starts at 12 a.m. and will hot dogs, and more. The Bicentennial pa- be made by the Chinese community, dis- and trucks will also be at the parade. After run through 9 p.m. It will feature the San rade will begin at 4 p.m. on the intersection playing the diverse population in San the festivities, the floats will be on display Bernardino High School jazz band, the of 7th and E street and come to an end in Bernardino. to the public as the celebration goes on Main Street Community Band and Red- Meadowbrook Park. The theme for the pa- Other floats featured in the parade will through the evening. During the celebra- lands 4th of July community band. rade is “San Bernardino: A Rich History, A be brought by the National Orange Show, tion, there will also be games and live “We just want people to come in and Bright Future.” the Community Hospital of San Bernardino music. and San Bernardino High School Alumni. Some of the featured vendors will be Along with the floats will be a number the Gospel Talent Search, the San of horse-drawn vehicles, which were Bernardino YMCA and Two Guys Pasta owned by W.S. McNabb, the 1910 mayor and Pizza to name a few. of San Bernardino. The event was created by the Mayor Coyote Chronicle The parade's finale will be a piece pro- and Common Council who joined together duced by San Bernardino High School that to form the Bicentennial Ad Hoc Commit- will show their take on the future of our tee in 2007 for the purpose of planning the Editor in Chief Ken Dillard county.