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FFromrom QQuebecuebec ttoo BBerdoo:erdoo: tthehe jjourneyourney ooff aann iinternationalnternational CCoyoteoyote SSeeee PPg.g. 9 Coyote Chronicle Vol. XLVI, No. 4 THE INDEPENDENT STUDENT VOICE OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY SAN BERNARDINO FOR 45 YEARS Monday,Monday October, October 22 2012 Look to the Coyote Chronicle for information on the upcoming election. In order to make sure students know what they’re casting their ballots for, we’ve put together expla- nations of the various state propositions. s Remember, last day to register to vote is VVotersoter today! Oct. 22! SStatetate aandnd llocalocal ddistrictsistricts ddecideecide MMaintainingaintaining ddriverriver ddiscountsiscounts VVotersoters ddecideecide bbetweenetween ddeatheath wwherehere tthehe ffundingunding wwillill ggoo aandnd llowow ccarar iinsurancensurance ppricesrices ppenaltyenalty aandnd llifeife iinn pprisonrison By JULIA MATULIONIS By BRENDA ACUNA By ANDREW HUCKS Staff Writer Staff Writer Staff Writer Proposition 31 is proposing a change in the way Proposition 33 is a measure that proposes to Re-sentencing all 726 death row inmates to life state and local budgets are determined, the results of reduce car insurance prices and is one of the many in prison without the chance of parole, is Proposi- which cannot be predicted. propositions in the upcoming election. tion 34 acting to repeal the death penalty in Cali- It won’t directly affect Californians right away, Currently, insurance companies in California fornia . if ever. There isn’t a tax increase of any kind in the only lets drivers keep automobile discounts if they It gives $100 million to law enforcement agen- proposition. It’s basically proposing a new way to remain with the same provider. Proposition 33 seeks cies to investigate homicide and rape cases, accord- move the state’s money around, after they’ve cut to let California drivers keep the driving discounts ing to the California Secretary of State’s Offi ce. throughg all the red tape of course. they’ve earned by following the law and having car Currently, California’s constitution allows for One of the mainm points of the proposition is to insurance. the sentence of death for particular crimes such alloww local agencagencies like cities, school districts, and Proposition 33 intends to increase consumer as murder, yet death is rarely administered by the communityommunity collegcollege districts to create their own plans choice for auto insurance and will work in the fol- state of California due to the long appeal ridden regardingding serviceservices, public safety, and economic de- lowing ways: As long as you have had insurance legal process death-row inmates are given. velopment to namenam a few. 31 Continued on Pg. 3 33 Continued on Pg. 3 34 Continued on Pg. 3 SSexex ttraffiraffi c kckersers c ocoulduld s seeee a nan TThreehree sstrikestrikes aandnd yyourour oout.ut. iincreasedncreased ssentencingentencing ttimeime OOrr aarere yyou?ou? By MARIA AGUILAR By RHONDA POWELL Staff Writer Staff Writer Human traffi ckers, registered sex-offenders, In an act to reduce California’s high crime rate, victim services and law enforcement training could residents unanimously voted in favor of the three- be facing increased prison terms up to 15-years-to- strikes law in 1994, sentencing repeat felon offend- life if Proposition 35 passes. ers to life in a state prison. If Proposition 36 passes Convicted human traffi ckers will face increased however, this will be rule be reshaped. prison terms from the current fi ve years to 15-years- According to ballotpedia.org, Proposition 36, to-life and fi nes up to $1.5 million, according to the “Maintains life sentence penalty for felons with non- offi cial voter information guide. Human traffi cking serious,erious, non-violent third strike if prior convictions includes sex and labor traffi ckers. were for rape, murder,m or child molestation.” The Californians Against Sexual Exploita- The initiative proposespro alterations to the three- tion Act (CASE ACT), known as Proposition 35, strikes law only whenwhe new felony convictions are will make changes to the state law and expand the not serious or dangerous.dangero It allows offenders that are 35 Continued on Pg. 3 36 Continued on Pg. 3 Get informed before you r VOTE NOV. 6! CCornerorne Students open up and Women’s soccer team Go online for coyotechronicle.net take a stand against more coverage Scan this code with your mobile device to visit getting closer to win our site. Download the free app Scan Lite for the bullying iPhone, Android & Blackberry to get reading. See Page 7 See Page 14 Chronicle Page 2 News Monday, October, 22 2012 NOW HIRING TUTORS Tutor grades K-12 in English/Math. Travel to student’s home. Must have 60 units. TTaxesaxes rripip tthroughhrough mmiddleiddle cclasslass Call (800) 501-0595 ROOMMATE WANTED Fully furnished large bedroom unit near CSUSB. $395 monthly. All utilities, TV, cable, Internet, furniture included. BY MARIA AGUILAR penses, according to Irs.gov. STAFF WRITER Low and moderate-income working Bus stop nearby. On-site laundry. parents, who qualify, will continue to ben- Call manager, Kimberly (909) 246-9062 Bush-era tax cuts expire Dec. 31, rais- efi t from the Child Tax Credit, receiving ing taxes on middle class families in 2013. $1,000 per child. President Obama is trying to extend mid- According to Whitehouse.gov,”What dle-class tax cuts through the end of next we should do right now is give middle- ROOM FOR RENT year. class families and small business owners North Rialto near the 210-Fwy. The Senate has approved the proposal a guarantee that their taxes will not go up and unless the House of Representatives next year,” said President Obama. “When Nice area $450.00 plus deposit, utilities included. votes and passes the bill before Dec. 31, families have the security of knowing that No pets, Internet/cable, own bathroom, kitchen & pool privileges. middle class families will see an increase their taxes won’t go up they’re more like- of approximately, $2,200 for an average ly to spend, and more likely to grow the Female preferred. family of four, according to Whitehouse. economy. When small business owners (909) 875-1174 gov. have certainty on taxes an can plan ahead “Middle class families are struggling they’re more likely to hire and create new to pay their bills and college students are jobs. And that benefi ts all of us.” broke. If the middle-class tax cut is not ex- However, the House of Representa- to include families making more than $1 Republicans argue the proposal al- tended it is going to have an effect on these tives will only pass the bill if the lower tax million, giving them an average tax cut of lowing rates to increase on higher-income families,” said Erica Barajas. rates apply to everyone, middle-class and $250,535. Americans will stunt economic growth, as The Democratic-controlled Senate high-class, according to CNN.com. This would affect 2 percent of fami- stated in an article on CNN.com and the Republican-controlled House of The bill currently states only fami- lies with an average income of $800,000 “This proposal guarantees that taxes Representatives each have a different point lies and businesses with incomes less according to Politifact.com. are going to go up on millions of our small of view for a solution. than $250,000 will continue to fully ben- “With taxes you want to give credit businesses,” said Republican Minority The Senate’s approval of the bill, efi t from tax cuts, which affects 114 mil- to everyone. You can’t cater to one class. Leader Mitch McConnell. if passed, allows students to continue to lion middle-class families, while wealthier It needs to be clear across the board or While viewpoints may differ, if the have access to the American Opportunity Americans pay more. eventually it will begin to affect the class Bush-era tax cuts are not passed by Dec. Tax Credit, receiving an annual credit of The Republican-dominant House who is excluded from the tax credits,” said 31, students will face more expenses next $2,500 per student to pay for college ex- of Representatives, wants these tax cuts CSUSB alumni Stevie Gawryluk. year. Coyote Chronicle Editor in Chief Richard Bowie Sports Editor Jovani Gama [email protected] [email protected] Managing Editor Matthew Bramlett Photo Editor Monique McKinley [email protected] [email protected] News Editor Koby Heramil Asst. News Editor Jonathan Ng [email protected] Asst. Features Editor Gabbie Corral Opinions Editor Katherine Valadez Asst. A&E Editor Marissa Mooney [email protected] Asst. A&E Editor Manal Museitef Features Editor Isabel Tejada Asst. Sports Editor Chelsea Underwood [email protected] Copy Editor Alejandra Arana Arts and Entertainment Editor Matthew Bramlett Copy Editor Courtney Poole