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BBattleattle ofof thethe trumpetstrumpets forfor TravisTravis BrassBrass BandBand Coyote ChronicleSSeeee PPageage 7 Vol. XLV, No. 11 THE INDEPENDENT STUDENT VOICE OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY SAN BERNARDINO FOR 44 YEARS Monday,Monday January 30, 30 2012 President Obama addresses nation’s issues By NICOLE VERA away for retirement.” overseas and lowering them for under $250,000 annually should Daniels also accused Staff Writer He went on to note taxes and those that stay in the U.S. have lower taxes. Obama’s policies of being pro- employment as the critical issue Larger breaks for those that The other 2 percent of Amer- poverty and spending more mon- Keeping the basic American in achieving this goal. relocate in a struggling commu- icans that make above $1 million ey, specifi cally borrowed money, promise alive is the defi ning issue “It’s time to stop rewarding nity were also included and even annually should not be allowed to than any other administration in of our time, according to Presi- businesses that ship jobs over- greater tax deductions for high- pay under 30 percent in taxes. the history of the United States. dent Barack Obama in his State seas, and start rewarding com- tech manufacturers. In his offi cial GOP response CSUSB’s chairman of the of the Union Speech on Jan. 24. panies that create jobs right here Obama promised businesses Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels re- political science department, His defi nition of this promise in America. Send me these tax that if they brought jobs back to torted, “No feature of the Obama Brian Janiskee, said it should be was: “If you worked hard, you reforms, and I’ll sign them right the U.S., he would do everything presidency has been sadder than noted that it is an election year could do well enough to raise a away,” said Obama. he could to help them succeed. its constant efforts to divide us, to which makes speeches signifi - family, own a home, send your The plan to included rais- He went on to say that the curry favor with some Americans cantly more political in nature kids to college and put a little ing taxes for companies moving 98 percent of Americans making by castigating others.” Continued on Pg. 3 CSU limits new presidents’ salaries to 10 percent raise By MELISSA BENTON Staff Writer Incoming presidents of CSU cam- puses will not receive a starting salary of 110 percent of that of the incumbent’s base pay, according to a CSU press re- lease. The new policy, declared by the CSU Board of Trustees on Jan. 25, was fi rst introduced from the Special Com- mittee on Presidential Selection and Compensation which has been review- ing the system’s selection process and executive compensation structure. According to CSU board chair Her- bert Carter, the new policy will aid all Photo courtesy of pocho0ne presidential candidates, the public and Immigrant Youth Coalition (IYC) members demonstrate in front of San Bernardino City Hall in protest of unfair treatment of undocumented citizens who had no choice in their birthplace. others by maintaining presidential sala- ries at a reasonable level in the future. “Our continued goal is to recruit and compete for the best leadership pos- sible, but also within articulated budget Undocumented and unafraid guidelines,” said Carter. CSU is currently in the process of Immigrant students shut down streets in downtown to bring light to their struggle for education identifying new campus presidents for By COURTNEY SIMS (ICE) to check against its immigration da- The Dream Act. San Bernardino, Northridge, San Fran- Staff Writer tabases to prioritize the removal of crimi- The Dream Act (AB 130) which calls cisco and the Maritime Academy. nal aliens, those who pose a threat to public for California universities to allow qualify- Twelve Immigrant Youth Coalition safety, and repeat immigration violators, ing students, regardless of citizenship sta- (IYC) protestors were arrested on Jan. 24, according to ICE. tus, to attend. outside of City Hall in San Bernardino “The Immigrant Youth Coalition is an Many students at CSUSB worry about during a sit-in called “Undocumented and organization led by undocumented youth, how the Dream Act will affect their educa- Unafraid.” Of the 12 arrested, 10 may face immigrants and students to fi ght for immi- tion and future success in this country. deportation. grant rights, education and against crimi- “Tell me when [immigrants] start Protestors sat-in in front of the De- nalization,” as stated on the IYC website. paying taxes,” said student Renee Barlin. partment of Homeland Security’s fi eld of- Formerly known as the Inland Empire “[Immigrants] have welfare and other so- fi ce and Downtown City Hall to protest the Dream Team, the IYC provides a service cial programs sewed up and now you want treatment of undocumented residents. for not only students who want to go to col- to give them an education? When they’re “No papers, no fear. Immigrants are lege but immigrants that are facing depor- here illegally? Give me a break,” she con- marching here,” chanted group members. tation or have experienced criminalization tinued. Other hot button issues included the because of their illegal status. Other students say they are completely Melissa Benton | Chronicle Photo Secure Communities program, in which The IYC is pushing to mobilize the supportive of their right to purse an educa- The new CSUSB president can earn up to $319,000 a year. the FBI automatically sends fi ngerprints youth into political action. One such step tion, sympathizing because they know just to Immigration and Customs Enforcement was taken last year when they pushed for Continued on Pg. 3 Go online for more coverage coyotechronicle.com Men’s Basketball K.Flay: Stanford graduate turned Scan this code with your mobile device to visit team bounces back our site. Download the free app Scan Lite for the rapper iPhone, Android & Blackberry to get reading. See Page 16 See Page 10 Chronicle Page 2 News Monday, January 30, 2012 Krystina Pedersen | Chronicle Photos Chevy is the newest member of the University Police Department. This German shepherd will protect students from potential terrorist attacks as he is being trained to sniff out approximately 12 different scents of explosives and ammunition. New K-9 enforcement sniffs its way into CSUSB By KRYSTINA PEDERSEN “Campuses are a target for terrorist A typical day of training consists of Chevy through fi ve different brands before he fi - Staff Writer threats; by having Chevy who specializes sniffi ng out different scents. nally found a brand he likes. in detecting explosives and ammunition, He is currently able to pick up on fi ve After a long day on duty or at training CSUSB is bringing campus safety to we increase campus safety,” said offi cer to six scents but won’t be fi nished with his Chevy resides in Skaggs’s backyard run- a whole new level by adding a K-9 to the Helen Skaggs. training until he identifi es approximately ning around rolling in the grass and play- university’s police department. Skaggs is not only Chevy’s command- 12 scents. Chevy also has to pass a certifi - ing with Skaggs’s two young sons. Chevy, a 2-year-old 80-pound German er but also his trainer. The pair have been cation test issued by the state of California, Skaggs describes Chevy’s personality shepherd, was brought to CSUSB from working together for approximately three until then Chevy is unable to be sent out at home to be more domesticated. At home Little Rock, Arkansas through grants, pri- months now. Skaggs fi nds working with on calls. he is more at ease and there’s more of a vate donations and fundraisers held by the a K-9 over another offi cer to be “different When Chevy detects a scent he sits in playful atmosphere. women’s cross country team. and fun but all seen as working with a part- front of it, that’s his signal to Skaggs that Chevy defi nitely knows his role when Chevy is not your stereotypical attack ner.” he has detected something. When Chevy he is on duty. He is more protective of the dog that is trained to bite on command; he Every day ranging anywhere from 2 obeys commands he is rewarded with a toy. unit and his kennel. is in the process of being trained to detect to 5 hours, the pair train vigorously at the To Chevy fi nding explosives is a Chevy is the fi rst K-9 to ever be a part explosives and ammunition. Fontana Police Departments K-9 facilities. game, in his mind all he is concerned about of our campus’s police force, and CSUSB is fi nding these scents so he can be given continues to look for ways to fund Chevy his toy. who cost approximately $10,500. When asked if Chevy is on any special Skaggs hinted we may see fundraisers diet for his training, Skaggs laughed and such as pancake breakfasts hosted by the Two rooms for rent: One with private bath, very stated that no he is not.