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Police brutality and aggressiveness, Pg. 6

Vol. L, No. 1

CSUSB tips for new students, Pg. 8

Emotion expressed through dance, Pg. 10

MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2014

Violence not always for football, Pg. 14

Chase bank hacked

By JACOB COLLINS Staff Writer Chase systems were hacked over the summer, resulting in the release of customers’ personal information.

No financial information was stolen but the personal information obtained may be used in scamming attempts.

The cyber attack was revealed on Oct. 2 in a securities filing by JP Morgan Chase. The securities filing stated that approximately 76 million households and 7 million small businesses are impacted by the breach.

Chase warned that personal information stolen in the attack may be used in phishing or scams targeted towards those affected.

Phishing is an attack where hackers contact the victim via phone, e-mail or mail and pretend to be from a business or government organization in order to gain access to information. In the case of an e-mail, trick the victim into clicking on a link which opens a malicious website, or malware.

“Phishing is typically the biggest risk when contact information has been compromised,” stated Chase in an FAQ they created on their website.

Chase’s FAQ went on to warn customers to be cautious about e-mails and phone calls from unknown sources and that Chase will never ask for personal information over e-mail or text message.

Customers should never reveal their password, Social Security number or other personal information over the phone, e-mail or mail. Be cautious about what links are in e-mails as those could lead to malicious websites or malware.

“It makes me skeptical after hearing about other companies getting hacked, I don’t want to give companies my personal information,” said student Clifton Rawlings.

In reality technology and government regulation might not be moving fast enough to prevent attacks from happening and it still might not be enough to prevent future attacks from happening.

“We already have a lot of regulation but a lot of the standards are advancing faster than the government can react.

For example, the President of the United States Committee on National Security Systems, some of their documents date back to 1994,” said Tony Coulson Ph.D., a Professor and the Codirector of CSUSB’s Information Assurance and Security Management Center at CSUSB.

Marlyn Rodriguez | Chronicle Photo

Professors voicing their concerns over stagnant wages outside of the San Manuel Student Union were joined and supported by students, other faculty and administration personnel.

Professors protest against low salaries

By DANIEL DEMARCO & MARLYN RODRIGUEZ Features Editor & Asst. Managing Editor Faculty began protesting outside the San Manuel Student Union (SMSU) at 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 8, 2014.

Their protest concerned faculty wagees that they claim have not been raised in eeight years.

Approximately 30 faculty and staff m members stood outside the main entrance oof the Student Union holding picket signs aand marching for their cause.

An abundance of students were watchiing and supporting the protesting staff.

Every faculty member carried a sign, aall with different slogans written on them iincluding: “President Morales, restore the m morale, support your faculty now!”, “8 yyears with no pay increases + 8 years of iinflation = Faculty salary DECREASES!”, a “Morales, bring the morale back!” and A megaphone was passed around bet tween faculty members where they could c chant or speak to the crowd of growing stu-

dents gathering to watch the protest.

“Your tuition goes up, our salary stays the same!” said one faculty member.

As the protest progressed, faculty members walked over to join, grabbing a sign for themselves to start marching.

Some students began to join in as well.

“They say cut back, we say fight back!” said a faculty member.

One faculty member grabbed the megaphone to talk directly to the students watching.

He explained that administration won’t raise the wages of faculty that have been with CSUSB for many years.

But new faculty members are receiving starting wages that are higher than that of most of the veteran faculty.

“Obviously this is a total injustice that could be fixed by President Morales by adjusting our contracts, but he is refusing to answer our request

by asking us to continue to wait,” said a biology professor.

Another protestor said the public administrators continue to get paid more than they should be and continue to get raises and benefits.

Meanwhile, current faculty have been stuck with the same salary for the last eight years. CSUSB’s tuition during the 20082009 school year was about $1,200 per quarter to go to school full-time, which is significantly less than the current price.

A petition was being passed around to students in the crowd where they could sign in support of raises for faculty wages.

Before the protest began, an Continued on Pg. 3

North, South Korea resume peace talks

By ANTHONY SILVA Staff Writer North Korea has taken ssteps toward ending its nucleaar weapons program, making a peaceful reunification with South Korea possible after deccades of economic and civil uunrest.

This comes after North Korean officials made a surK pprise visit to South Korea and tthe two sides agreed to resume

high-level talks.

The agreement came during a meeting between Hwang Pyong-so, the top political officer of the Korean People’s Army, regarded as the second most powerful man in North Korea and Ryoo Kihl-jae, South Korea’s reunification minister.

In addition to the resuming talks, North Korea’s U.N. ambassador, So Se Pyong announced on Friday that the

country was ready to discuss its nuclear weapons program as well.

According to an interview with Reuters, So stated that North Korea does not have any weapons testing planned for the future.

North Korea previously promised to cease its nuclear weapons program in 2005 but began conducting tests when negotiations broke down with the U.N. in 2008.

Business Insider reports that the U.S. government’s response to North Korea’s actions has been a cautious one.

In response to North Korea’s remarks about their nuclear program, Business Insider stated that the U.S. has asked that they “refrain from provocative acts.”

The talks come as an unexpected change of pace given that previous talks have been Continued on Pg. 3

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Manal Museitef

E Executive ti Edit Editor, has been on the Chronicle staff for two years, previously serving as the Managing Editor and A&E Editor. After graduating this December with a BA in English, she hopes to persue her dream of being a music journalist at magazines like XXL and Rolling Stone. Some of her favorite

MEET THE EDITORS things to do include visiting her family and writing poetry. Many of the reasons she loves to write is to expose a side of life that seems to be untouched, broken and sometimes forgotten. She’s inspired by creative artists like Kanye West and KAWS. Her favorite quote is: “American Idol has never seen these dreams.”

From the Editor,

Welcome back to another magical year at CSUSB! Get ready for exciting, entertaining, mind-boggling news and updates from your very own Coyote Chronicle.

Our staff works tirelessly every week to deliver quality journalism to keep our readers informed on changing events, issues, and characters in the world and on campus. Each page is crafted with the beauty of design and writing in mind.

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Managing Editor, a sports fanatic that has dreams of having his own sports talk show one day. He also loves many of today’s popular TV series including “True Detective,” “Breaking Bad” and “The Walking Dead.”

Marion Gil

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Assistant Managing Editor, has been on the Chronicle staff for one year. She started as writer for the Opinions section. After writing for a quarter and demonstrating good work ethic and dedication Marlyn became Opinions Editor. Now she continues to write, assist section editors, and finalize the paper with her undeniable expertise.

Loydie Burmah

News Editor, his sense of humor is only hidden within his hair. As well as the candy that he eats instead of actual food, his blood is made of sugar, that only contradicts the mystery with his boots.

Clarissa Toll

Assistant News Editor, Communication Studies major with an emphasis in Public Relations. She would have to say her favorite date is April 25th, because it’s not too hot, not too cold, all you need is a light jacket. If you understood the latter half of that, you would most definitely be friends.

Opinons Editor, is in her first quarter as opinions editor and second as a staff writer. She enjoys writing, reading and watching movies at the drive-in. Her interests change as she discovers new things and is currently stuck on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” Loydie is shy and quiet but enjoys engaging with others.

Daniel DeMarco Features Editor, has been on the Coyote Chronicle staff for one year and is an aspiring journalist as well as a huge fan of combat sports.

He is a freethinker and a strong advocate of science and reason.

Shane Burrell

Emmanuel Gutierrez

Sports Editor, has never really planned on what he wanted to do for his future, although he knew that he could kind of write or something like that. In some random twist of fate he ended up being the Sports Editor for the Chronicle. But dont let his serious face throw you off, he is actually one of the loudest and is always willing to make someone laugh. He loves to take life easy and make things as fun as possible.

Lily Perez

Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor, loves going to concerts, brunch and is a serious coffee addict. Cold weather is her favorite type of weather.

Maria Perry

Copy Editor, My name is Maria Perry and I am your copy editor.

I am very outgoing and always willing to help. Feel free to ask me questions and I look forward to working with all of you.

Assistant A i t t FFeatures t Edit Editor, is double majoring in Economics and Mass Communications, so will be attending CSUSB forever. He is mildly lactose intolerant, allergic to MSG, and believes in Harvey Dent.

Abigail Tejada

Arts Ar r ts ts & Enterta Entertainment ta ain in inment Edi Editor, has been on the Chronicle staff for one year and is an avid concert goer and music lover. She’s a libra and makes the types of jokes that are not so often but really funny.

Diana Ramos

Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor, appreciates a good handshake, likes beat up shoes more than new shoes and just wants to find her cinnamon apple.

Jake McMeans

Copy Editor, is a senior English (Linguistics) major and has been with the staff for two quarters. He’s an avid cyclist-his longest bike ride being from Portland, Maine to Santa Barbara. Upon graduating, he’s looking to participate in Americorps program tutoring and mentoring youth, and then pursuing a teaching credential.

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Monday, October 13, 2014

Community colleges to offer cheaper bachelor degrees

By CHELSEA GALVEZ Staff Writer California community colleges will begin offering bachelor’s degrees in health, science, and technology fields for $10 thousand in a new pilot program beginning in 2017.

This price is in comparison to an average tuition cost of $20 thousand for a bachelor’s degree at CSUSB. According to sfgate.com, up to 15 community colleges will be granted eligibility to offer students bachelor’s degrees after meeting requirements from the state of California.

This new program hopes to benefit California’s working class, as more of the population will be able to occupy several positions that often require a degree, according to sfgate.com.

“Employers in California seek candidates with advanced credentials and many struggle to fill positions in some of the fields that will be covered under the new program,” said California community colleges Chancellor, Brice Harris, reported by USA News.

With this new source of bachelor’s degrees underway,

Salary issues spark protest on campus

many are questioning the effect it will have on four year universities and students, particularly within the California State University (CSU) and University of California (UC) systems.

“I don’t think that the new system is fair because community colleges are used to lead to Universities and we’ve all worked really hard to end up here,” said student Cindy Sandoval. “It is unsettling that people are able to earn the same degree on a smaller dime when I’ve paid so much.”

University professors and staff share strong opinions concerning the new program. They see the program as unnecessary and impractical for community colleges.

“We all have a role to play [community colleges, CSUs and UCs] and we shouldn’t get them confused,” said Dr. Astrid Sheil, the interim chair and associate professor for the CSUSB finance department. “Cal State San Bernardino’s mission is to help deserving and undeserved populations complete an exceptional undergraduate degree program, and maybe a master’s degree. It’s our mandate.”

“Community colleges have a mandate to prepare students for either the workforce or for upper division course work at a four year institution. That’s what they do best,” continued Sheil.

Continued from Pg. 1 assistant professor told the crowd that although he had only been at CSUSB for two years, he has felt the impact of being an underpaid staff member.

“Faculty that is compressed at the top, they have been here a long time but are stuck with the salary. Rent has gone up, gas has gone up, food has gone up, parking has

Despite preconceptions, there seems to be no intent on duplicating or competing with the established CSU and UC systems. Instead, the bill intends to offer cheap and convenient access to a degree and ultimately lead to a job in fields that are currently in high demand.

“This law will help us to meet California’s workforce needs, does not duplicate CSU or UC degree programs, and gives more Californians access to affordable higher education that can enable them to obtain well-paying jobs,” said Harris, reported by USA News.

Not all are hesitant on the matter, some community college students see it as a positive that will allow them to achieve greater education on a tighter budget.

“I think the program would be super helpful. I could focus on my education more rather than having to work and take the fastest route possible to get my degree instead of getting into more debt,” said Victor Valley Community College student, Tara Ledford.

Since the program is not set to begin until 2017, little information has been released pertaining to the quality of education as well as the requirements that community colleges will have to meet in order to gain eligibility to offer bachelor’s degree programs.

gone up. Everything has gone up, except our salaries. It’s an issue of equity on this campus,” said another faculty member.

“On this campus, we do have a lot of money, Morales does, that can fix this problem, but he is not making that choice,” she added.

“Administration is not suffering, only students and faculty,” added another protestor.

At the height of the protest, over 50 faculty and some two-dozen students were actively participating.

“Nena Torrez and Karen Kholemian presented campus President Morales with more than 200 signatures on petitions,” according to the California Faculty Association website.

Proposition 47: Felonies to misdemeanors

By YARA DEL RIO-DOMINGUEZ Staff Writer California residents have the option of voting on Proposition 47 to scale back several felonies to lower level misdemeanors in order to reduce the penalties for committed crimes.

Proposition 47 will modify the classification of non-serious and nonviolent, property, and drug crimes.

Only those who have been convicted of a non-serious, nonviolent crime will qualify for the changes implemented by Proposition 47, according to ballotpedia. org.

“I think this is an issue and people should not go to jail for committing little crimes,” said student Ashley Sandoval.

This comes to a surprise because California residents voted for the Three Strikes law (Proposition 36) back in 1994.

Proposition 36 states that if the offender was previously convicted of any felony two or more times, the law mandates the offender to a sentence of 25 years to life.

“I don’t think California voters knew what they were voting for way back in 1994 when they voted for this new law because it seems now many have fallen to be victims of the Three Strikes law and now want to change what classifies a crime as violent or non-violent,” said student Crystal Quintana.

After the passing of Proposition 36, the Associated Press reported that the law was implemented unequally throughout the counties of California, according to the Legislative Analysts Office of California.

Voters were unaware that Proposition 36 would count towards any third time offense, whether it was violent or not.

California is the only state out of the

28 states with Proposition 36 that has punished criminals for minor crimes.

“I’m in favor for Proposition 47 because California state prisons are full of inmates who committed petty crimes instead of more serious ones,” said Sandoval.

Proposition 47 will stop the misuse of prison space on the low-level nonviolent crimes.

“Criminals should do time for whichever law they broke, but I don’t believe they should do life in prison unless they committed a serious crime like rape or murder,” said student Jamie Spotville.

By moving felonies to misdemeanors, many inmates will be released and they will be able to serve their time in a different way.

California will save millions of dollars each year on taxes if Proposition 47 passes.

According to ballotpedia.org, the millions of dollars California would be saving could be directed into other programs, treatments, and services.

Under Proposition 47, about ten thousand inmates who were sentenced to life for nonviolent offenses will be eligible to appear before a judge for possible release or a re-sentencing.

Those who have received a strike for rape, murder or child molestation or were violent during their incarceration are not eligible for release, according to ballotpedia.org.

Even then, it will still be up to a judge to examine their criminal history, severity of the committed crime, and determine whether or not they are a risk to public safety or if or when they are released from prison.

Proposition 47 will appear on this year’s November ballot.

North Korea visits South Korea to settle scores Continued from Pg. 1

suspended since February of this year.

Relations between the two countries have been almost non-existent for years and the two sides have technically been at war since the Korean War ended in a truce in 1953.

According to a BBC report, it is unclear what was discussed at the meeting and neither party has made comments regarding the talks. However, there has been speculation from many regarding the reasons behind North Korea’s sudden desire for diplomacy.

BBC reports there have been rumors that North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un has been in poor health. Jong-un has not been seen in public since Sept. 3 and recent news coverage from North Korea has shown him limping.

These rumors along with North Korea’s recent economic struggles have been seen as likely reasons behind the surprise talks.

“I think the North Korean leaders are seeing their government collapse around them, and now they may be trying to mend fences before it’s too late,” said Mark Turner, a psychology major.

Other students were not so optimistic when asked about North Korea’s intentions.

“They may be playing nice in order to get the U.S. off their back,” said Julian Ramirez, a health science major.

Oct. 10 is a national holiday in North Korea as it marks the founding of their Communist party. North Korea’s leaders usually make public appearances to honor their government.

Many experts are expecting Kim Jong-un to make an appearance and give a statement regarding any future talks with South Korea.

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U.S. man dies of Ebola

By ROBIN ALCANTARA Staff Writer The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are moving forward with plans set in place to prevent the further spread of Ebola after the first Ebola patient diagnosed in the U.S. died.

Thomas Eric Duncan of Liberia died on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. Duncan was one of six reported Ebola patients in the U.S. Five other patients were diagnosed while in West Africa and were sent home for treatment.

“Additional cases may occur in the U.S., particularly people traveling from the outbreak region,” stated Dr. Laura Newcomb, a CSUSB faculty member.

The potential of Ebola further spreading into other countries also exists because volunteers from all over the world are traveling to West Africa to assist victims and potential victims.

“The disease is very dangerous to the individual who contracts it, but it is difficult to spread,” stated Dr. Paul Orwin, CSUSB faculty member.

The CDC and the World Health Organization (WHO) report the disease is not airborne or transmissible in water sources.

The spread of Ebola from one person to another occurs with the exchange of bodily fluids, which is why health care workers are at a higher risk of contracting the virus. Many students on campus are turning to mass media for information about Ebola.

“I never really knew much about Ebo-

la before the diagnosis of the man in Texas was on the news,” said Raneem Alameddine, a senior majoring in communication studies.

“The U.S. will work with partner countries to prevent, detect and effectively respond to infectious disease threats,” states the CDC in the Global Health Security Agenda, a general plan of action to prevent viruses from spreading.

Additional precautions are in the works, as the Obama administration plans on providing Ebola screenings that detect fevers on international airline passengers.

These methods are already being implemented in five of the nation’s airports.

Passengers traveling from the three most affected cities in West Africa, which include Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea, will be checked for high temperatures and other symptoms.

Fevers, headaches and muscle aches are among the signs and symptoms of Ebola listed by the CDC and WHO. Students on campus are aware of the virus’s presence in the U.S. and do not want to take any chances.

“Because I am aware, it makes me nervous,” said Paysha Edwards, a senior majoring in health science.

Edwards also said she believes distance from others is important even though the virus is not transmissible through the air.

Newcomb and Orwin believe the U.S. has a strong enough healthcare infrastructure to keep anyone else in the country from contracting Ebola.

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Obama declares San Gabriel mountains national monument

By MARION GIL News Editor President Barack Obama declared 350,000 acres of the San Gabriel mountain a national monument on Friday, October 10.

By declaring the land a national monument, the often underfunded United States Forest Service will be able to give priority to the San Gabriel land.

This would allow the Forest Service to focus on the safety of visitors, the pro-

tection and maintenance of the forest, and the installment of new and improved facilities, according to the Los Angeles Times.

“There haven’t been enough resources to manage and maintain this area the way it deserves,” said Obama according to an article by NBC. “We have a responsibility to be good stewards of those landscapes for future generations.”

Photo courtesy of sangabriels.blogspot.com

On October 10, Obama announced he wanted the San Gabriel Mountains to be recognized as a National Monument.

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Open carry policy deadly

By ALEX CARDENAS Staff Writer Across the United States, protesters have been supporting open carry laws that protect people who walk around with unconcealed weapons.

I am against the policies that the protesters are advocating because guns can lead to the deaths of innocent people.

Currently, there are six states including California that completely ban people from visibly carrying weapons in public.

Alternatively, there are twelve states that allow people to openly carry their weapons without a permit or license.

The rest of the states have varying degrees of rules for carrying an unconcealed weapon.

People have been forming protest groups, such as the “Ohio Open Carry” group.

This group, and others like it, have staged rallies where members appear in public places brandishing their guns as a method of protest.

However, openly carried weapons can be dangerous.

On Aug. 5, John Crawford III was shot by police officers inside of a Walmart in Ohio, where carrying unconcealed weapons are allowed.

During the incident, officers showed up at Walmart after responding to a call from a customer who claimed to have seen a man wielding a gun in the store.

Crawford was shot and killed while carrying a toy BB gun that he picked up from a counter.

While this could serve as an example of poor police judgement, it is a better example of how openly carried weapons can be mistaken as a genuine threat.

If trained police officers are not adequately trained to distinguish between an innocent person and a serious threat, why should we trust untrained individuals to do so?

“People are vulnerable to losing their self-control, adding guns to the mix is just a bad idea,” said Mayra Rodriguez, a CSUSB junior.

The Trayvon Martin and George Zimmerman case is also a good of example of why open carry laws could be dangerous.

Zimmerman shot and killed Martin, after claiming that he felt threatened.

Zimmerman was acquitted because of Florida’s Stand Your Ground law.

The Stand Your Ground law is legislation that allows individuals to protect themselves from a perceived threat.

A similar case in Michigan occurred in 2013.

With an increase of people brandishing weapons, people are more likely to shoot and potentially kill someone and claim self-defense.

I agree with the gun activists’ argument about how gun rights are necessary for a population to protect themselves from life-threatening situations.

But the bottom line is that carrying an unconcealed weapon is unnecessary to be able to protect oneself.

Monday, October 13, 2014

“Rape culture” is unacceptable

By STEPHANIE WOODWARD Staff Writer College campuses need to help make their students feel safe and comfortable about coming forward and reporting sexual assault.

The number of reported sexual assaults on college campuses increased from an average 12 in 2011 to 20 in 2013, according to an America Tonight analysis of campus crime statistics.

Emma Sulkowicz, a visual arts senior at Columbia University, claimed she was sexually assaulted in her dorm room two years ago.

Sulkowicz has vowed to carry a twin-sized mattress for her senior thesis project all over campus until her alleged attacker, another student, is expelled, prosecuted, or chooses to leave on his own.

Sulkowicz said she is taking matters into her own hands because she believes her school has failed to take action.

Her parents, Sandra and Kerry Sulkowicz, have also recently published a letter to

Columbia voicing their displeasure with the mishandling of their daughter’s alleged attack.

In their open letter to President Lee Bollinger and the board of trustees they described the school’s efforts as “prolonged, degrading and an ultimately fruitless process.”

According to the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center, one in four women will be a victim of sexual assault in their college career.

It is my opinion that students should be able to feel safe on campus, especially in their own dorm room.

There are blue emergency kiosks scattered across campus along with police on site to ensure safety.

It is shocking to me how common and normalized rape is becoming and that it even has its own subculture.

“Rape culture” has unfortunately become normalized due to social attitudes about gender, sex and sexuality through victim-blaming and denial.

Sexual assaults are often overlooked and brushed off since it is becoming such a

norm in our culture, which is unacceptable.

The victim is frequently blamed and shunned after an incident while the attacker is forgotten.

I believe many women are now afraid to come forward after assaults due to the backlash they receive.

“I have heard so many stories about how the victim becomes the one under attack, so, that would make me fearful,” said senior Shelby John.

“Even if I did go to the authorities, I feel like they would forget about it unless I pursued it myself,” said junior Ariana Gomez.

The Title IX notice of the Education Amendments prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, gender, or sexual orientation, and protects all people from sex discrimination including sexual harassment.

If you need to report any type of sexual assault on campus, don’t hesitate to contact campus police immediately and reach out to our Title IX coordinator at cportillo@csusb.edu to report the incident.

Don’t get lost socializing, share facts Loydie Burmah | Chronicle Photo

Hashtags are a modern way to find useful content about topics of discussion, events, and organizations. #HeForShe is a feminist movement striving to raise awareness about gender inequality.

By ARIANA CANO Staff Writer Social media should not be limited to sharing personal quips, it should be used for creating useful and informational content.

We all have different reasons for why we use social media.

Expanding how you use social media can help increase public awareness on different topics others may not be as aware.

You may want to post a selfie at Starbucks or tweet that you are bored at school, but also consider sharing relevant information with your followers.

Many organizations are currently taking advantage of these social media outlets to connect with customers and employees.

One way to connect is by using hashtags.

Hashtags are an effective and innovative way to spread awareness about events, ideas, and organizations to your followers.

By using the hashtag, Instagram groups all the pictures and keeps them together on their own page.

However, using too many unnecessary hashtags causes the picture to become irrelevant.

Judith Urbina, a third year communication major, created and now uses a hashtag on some of her Instagram pictures to support her church.

Another popular hashtag trending on Twitter and Instagram, #HeForShe, has also caught the attention of many social media users.

HeForShe is a feminist movement striving for gender equality. It became popular on Instagram when U.N. Women Global Goodwill Ambassador Emma Watson made a speech.

The HeForShe webpage invites everyone to share their hashtag and view posts discussing sexism and discrimination.

Individuals should try to be more dynamic in their social media use but the majority of people keep it mostly personal.

Reporters, journalists, anchors, and other news organizations or programs use social media to their advantage by viewing trending tweets, posts, and pictures from all over the world.

For instance, New York Times journalist Brian Stelter tweets drafts of his stories and asks his followers to give him feedback on his work before he publishes it.

Social media applications continue to change the amount of information we share.

My use of social media has changed the amount of time I spend sharing inspiring pictures and quotes on Instagram.

Those who limit social media applications to personal use, should start to use it for creating useful informational content.

Through the effective use of social media, we may find ourselves empowered by sharing.

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Monday, October 13, 2014

By JANETH JAIMES Staff Writer

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cross the nation, many individuals from different demographics are being treated aggressively through unnecessary excessive force by police officers.

African Americans, Hispanics, and other minorities are more likely to be physically attacked by authorities, according to the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights.

I believe the use of unnecessary force by police is unjustified.

Recent cases of unnecessary violence by a police officer include Michael Brown, Ezell Ford, and Eric Garner.

Micheal Brown, an 18-year-old African American, was pursued by officer Darren Wilson, and instructed to get on the sidewalk.

Wilson held Brown around the neck and threatened to shoot, even though Brown was unarmed.

Officer Wilson ultimately ended Brown’s life when he fired ten shots.

Two days after Brown’s death, Ezell Ford, a 25-year-old African American who suffered from mental issues, was approached by two Los Angeles Police Department officers.

Although Ford reportedly complied with the officers, he was still shot three times.

Prior to these cases, in Staten Island,

New York, Eric Garner was approached by New York police officers who accused him of selling loose cigarettes.

Garner was placed in a choke hold after he refused to comply with police officers.

“I can’t breathe,” said Garner.

Those were his last words.

On Aug. 23, 2014 a march of about 2,500 protesters was held for Garner in Staten Island.

I do not believe police officers who are responsible for upholding laws should abuse citizens or their rights.

In Garner’s case, it is unreasonable why one of the officers performed an illegal choke hold.

I also believe police officers need to change by using strategies that do not threaten a person’s life.

Officers that use excessive force are misusing their power.

There are many strategies this officer could have performed, such as calmly approaching Garner without aggression.

After Ford’s and Brown’s death, the public’s reaction was shown through protest marches that blocked traffic on city streets in Los Angeles and Ferguson.

The recent march for Brown was held on Oct. 7 outside the Busch Stadium,

Photo courtesy of Benjamin Wood

Police aggression getting out of control

where many protesters shouted, “Fight Back.”

A week before Ford’s death, Omar Abrego, a 37 year old Hispanic father was beaten to death when he did not comply with officers’ orders.

Abrego was killed four blocks from where Ford was killed by an LAPD officer.

CSUSB Senior, Maria Barragan believes that police officers overreacted be-

cause lives are at risk every day.

“However, I do not understand why the police officers continued shooting Brown,” said Barragan.

“Black lives matter. And so do others lives; all human beings matter. Police officers hurt those considered a minority; therefore, I believe that they should be culturally educated,” continued Barragan.

Police officers are trained to protect our rights, not cause lethal harm.

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RESTAURANT REVIEW

Gourmet hot dogs for cool cats First ever in the country, Brätworks opens shop on University Parkway

By DANIELLE BROOKS Staff Writer About five minutes away from campus--on University Parkway neighboring Yogurtland--a new gourmet hot dog restaurant called Brätworks is open for business.

Brätworks’ dogs are naturally smoked, freshly baked, and a healthier alternative than the typical cuisine at a fast food restaurant. Brätlack franks lack sodium nitrates.

The restaurant has a very contemporary feel to it, giving off a “hipster” vibe with bricks decorating the walls.

After hearing only positive things about the restaurant and viewing their promising reviews on Yelp, I decided to give it a go.

When I walked in, I didn’t expect it to look like a Subway or Chipotle, but the interior closely resembled both of them.

Brätworks allows you to customize your hot dog, offering multiple options for your dogs, buns, and toppings.

Instead of ordering typical hot dogs, my friend and I decided to try the classics, which were an Italian and plain beef dog.

One downside to the restaurant would be the lack of combos, because everything is ordered à la carte.

Brätworks is definitely not like Weinershnitzel and may be a little on the pricey side. You can expect to spend about $7 on one hot dog.

We spent $20 on two hot dogs, two small drinks, and a small order of fries.

Although our hot dogs were more expensive than usual, they also tasted better and were larger than a typical frankfurter.

Overall, I felt that the restaurant lived up to the expectations and hype it received.

The Italian dog I ordered tasted exactly like spa-

ghetti in hot dog form. The marinara sauce was perfect and the bun was, in fact, freshly baked.

Not only was the food great, but the service was exceptional.

The employees asked us if it was our first time dining with them and explained to us how to customize our order.

When we finished eating, the employees asked us if we enjoyed our meals.

Brätworks is technologically advanced with their registers and their soda fountains, which gave it a more modern feel that many college students love.

Overall, my experience with Brätworks was delicious and memorable.

Brätworks is a great place to frequent every so often, meet up with friends, or get some school work done while you get a bite to eat.

It’s the perfect place to go to for a late night snack during those long, arduous nights of studying or well-deserved procrastination.

Danielle Brooks | Chronicle Photos

Only three weeks young, Brätworks strays away from a typical, fast food hot dog by offering customized, gourmet franks à la Subway sandwiches’ “have it your way.” Employees elevate the dining experiences with excellent customer service.

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Campus shows great diversity

By IVANNA CARLOS Staff Writer Diversity can lead to creativity and CSUSB has plenty of it.

In today’s environment, diversity plays a big part.

According to the CSUSB website, our campus has the second highest African American and Hispanic enrollments of all public universities in California.

“Having this much diversity on campus can bring good and also bad,” said CSUSB student Lilian Gutierrez. “You can come across someone that doesn’t speak the same language as you.”

Diversity may create barriers between people, causing difficulties in relationships.

These obstacles may stem from subtleties of the same language and disputes in colloquialisms, not including interplay between two foreign tongues.

Perhaps even encountering those of different customs or religious beliefs may arouse cultural clashes.

When thinking about positives there are many.

Get a diverse group together, whether in a work or school environment, or in personal relationships. You can get an open background from each individual.

Strength can be gained in the long run because many different thoughts and ideas are thrown out from those of varying backgrounds and cultures.

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Professors on campus seem to agree that learning in a diverse environment helps students comprehend more of what is around them.

“Diversity is good. You have to be able to learn in a diverse environment,” said Dr. Risa Dickson, professor at CSUSB. “You meet different types of cultures, personalities, religions and you are exposed to see more than just what you were taught,” said Gutierrez.

Gutierrez adds that diverse environments help students become more aware of their surroundings.

“I believe that diversity is everywhere. I transferred from RCC and there was a wide variety of different races just like there is here at CSUSB,” said CSUSB student Miguel Calderon.

“I enjoy coming across different people in my classes and throughout campus because it expands my knowledge and opens my mind to the new things around me rather than being closed-minded,” continued Calderon.

Being open to diversity may be beneficial, particularly when you have to work in groups composed of diverse members.

In a work environment, if you don’t have a conclusion to come to, you may miss out on powerful ideas and strategies.

Ideas that you could have never thought of while brainstorming in a homogenous think tank.

When you are open to diversity, it can make it easy to tolerate those around you that may have different beliefs, which is a situation you may find yourself in throughout your life.

After all, five diverse minds are better that one, just like anything else, the more the merrier.

Counsel for incoming Coyotes

By SARAH JOHNSON Staff Writer Attending a new campus, whether you’re a freshman or transfer student, can be confusing and stressful.

Here are some tips and advice to help you get acquainted with CSUSB. Most, if not all of us have a financial budget that needs to be considered.

Eating at WOW or buying a Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino everyday can be an easy habit to form.

Starbucks can be a great reward after a final, but can be very costly as a daily routine.

You can avoid this bad habit--or addiction to some--by packing a lunch with snacks to eat between classes.

We have all struggled with arriving to school on time at CSUSB. Being stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic on University Parkway can be incredibly frustrating. You’re so close, yet so far away.

Do yourself a favor and plan to park at school 15 minutes before your class begins.

University Parkway is wide open at certain times, but if you have class at

popular times, make sure you give yourself ample time to park and get to class.

Locating parking can often be the difference between being on-time or late.

Deadlines and quizzes are easy to forget when you have a full load of classes to worry about.

Investing in a planner can be great, particularly for transfer students focusing on their major.

Take some time to go through your class syllabi and fill in important dates and class assignments far in advance.

This not only helps you see what you have coming up each week, but it also gives you an idea of how tough or relaxed of a quarter you have ahead of you.

When it is time to study for midterms and finals, distractions can be hard to avoid.

A great place to escape and study is on the 4th floor of the John M. Pfau Library, located northwest of Santos Manuel Student Union.

This floor is a designated quiet study area and ideal for students who need

Ayumi Yoshihama | Chronicle Photo

silence to concentrate.

Another problem many students may encounter is finding scantrons the morning of a big test.

There are a variety of places to get them on campus.

The Coyote Market, located next to Starbucks in the Student Union, sells them for 25 cents each.

Packs of scantrons are also available in the Coyote Bookstore.

If you’re closer to the Student Union, and in a crunch with no coins to be found, there are places where you may receive scantrons for free.

Many of the departments located in

the Student Union will gladly give you one free of charge.

Don’t take advantage of these resources, just know they are there for you in a time of need.

Last, but definitely not least, is to make sure to find friends here.

Try to not be shy and be open to communicating with your classmates, professors, and on-campus organizations.

These people will be helpful down the road in various areas of your education experience.

It’s always nice to see a friendly face, have someone to vent with about an exam, and to study with during finals week.

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Exchange student adapts to American college culture

By AYUMI YOSHIHAMA Staff Writer I am an international student from Japan, born and raised in Okinawa.

I came to the United States to attend community college in Northern California and earn my Associate’s degree.

I transferred to CSUSB to earn my Bachelor’s degree in Communication, and this is my last quarter in the U.S. Before I came to the states, I did not like to study much, so my English was not that great.

I could read and write one sentence and speak in broken English, but struggled with comprehension.

Since I have been listening to American and British music, I started looking to improve my English skills, and I became more serious about studying English.

After graduating from high school in Okinawa, I decided to attend an English language school in Tokyo for a year in order to get into college in the U.S. It was not easy, as I started from the lowest English level class.

I studied diligently, averaging only three or four hours of sleep every night.

After all the effort I put in, I passed a test to enter college a year later.

In July 2010, I finally started going to Butte College, a community college in Oroville, while living in Chico, a little town in Northern California.

Before coming to the states, I thought I had studied English enough to hold a brief conversation, but since I only knew academic English, the slang that the students at Butte College spoke became another language barrier.

I also had difficulty with pronunciation. I was totally lost and had no confidence with speaking conversational English.

The cultural difference between Japan

Ayumi Yoshihama | Chronicle Photo

Ayumi Yoshihama (left) in her native country Japan, adorning traditional kimono and ornamental, festive headdress. She is now completing her BA in communications at CSUSB. and America really threw me off.

Communication and lifestyle differences made the transition especially difficult.

It seems normal for Americans to have similar conversational patterns, no matter who they are talking to.

However, Japanese people change the grammar structure and how they behave depending on the person they are speaking with.

For example, Japanese uses honorific suffixes of speech when addressing strangers, store staff, professors, employ-

ers, and people who are older than them.

It was awkward at first to adapt to the new culture, but now I feel comfortable here.

After taking a class in Intercultural Communication, I began to understand the subtle differences that I was experiencing.

I took the class and then decided to major in Communication, as I was compelled to learn how our culture affects us.

After graduating from Butte College, I transferred to CSUSB as a Communication major.

I chose CSUSB because I found this campus is more diverse than where I

lived, and there is a larger variety of Intercultural Communication classes available.

After four years of studying abroad in the U.S., I learned to look at the world with a broader view while establishing my own identity.

Studying abroad is not always easy, as your family and friends cannot be around you all the time, and you might feel lonely and have setbacks.

However, all these experiences will make you stronger, more confident, and live a more fulfilled life if you learn from them.

Wallet-friendly beauty suggestions to Coyotettes

By DALETH QUINTANILLA Staff Writer There are seven inexpensive ways to look and feel good that college students need to know.

Beauty regimens at a salon or spa can be pretty pricey and let’s face it, as college students we cannot afford to go to the salon every week.

Let’s do some simple math: a particularly high-maintenance person such as myself needs to have manicured hands every week, and that’s $25 a week for a simple gel manicure.

Weekly manicures mean every month we are spending one hundred dollars solely on nails, $100 equates to $1,200 a year, and that’s the cost of just a manicure.

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These thrifty products can work wonders and save you walking-around money.

What about a pedicure or facial?

When you look good, you feel good, and even though money may be tight we want to look our best.

Here are a few tips that will bring the salon to you and save you money.

Tip 1: Water.

For glowing skin, drink plenty of water.

Not only does water make skin glow, but it flushes out fluids and toxins, all while controlling calories.

So, take your mother’s advice and drink those eight glasses per day.

Tip 2: Witch Hazel.

For smooth skin, pour some Witch Hazel on a cotton ball and rub it on a freshly washed face.

Witch Hazel is a shrub that can be found in the first aid aisle of most stores.

Witch Hazel can be used as an astringent to tighten the skin and fight acne; it can shrink pores and eliminate blemishes.

Additionally, it can decrease swelling and soreness for bruises and cuts.

It can also heal and soothe burns. In rare cases, Witch Hazel can even lessen the symptoms of irritations like eczema and psoriasis.

Tip 3: A facial mask.

Spend a few dollars on a mint facial mask.

Your face will feel fresh and rejuvenated, and it will also last months.

Tip 4: Hydrogen Peroxide.

For a bright, white smile use Hydrogen Peroxide.

Take a cotton ball, soak it in peroxide and rub it on

freshly brushed teeth.

The trick is to not eat or drink anything for at least thirty minutes afterwards.

Peroxide was originally created to treat mouth sores such as blisters, so it is perfectly safe to use on teeth, but make sure you do not swallow it, and rinse your mouth with water afterwards.

Like the other items listed, this is also an inexpensive product that can be found in the first aid aisle of most stores.

Tip 5: YouTube.

For manicures and pedicures use YouTube.

Learn to perform an at-home manicure or pedicure by watching a tutorial from your favorite beauty blogger, such as Julia Graf.

Tip 6: Sunless tanner.

For sexy glowing skin all year round, pour a bit of sunless tanner into the palm of your hand and mix with your usual lotion.

You will get that sexy glow you enjoy so much over summer without any of the streaking.

Tip 7: Petroleum Jelly.

Stop what you’re doing and buy Petroleum Jelly.

Petroleum Jelly can be used for a number of things: chapped lips, cracked skin on the heals, cuticle softener, lash growth, and even more.

These are just a few beauty tricks and tips that could fit into anyone’s budget, but there are plenty more out there.

Try a quick search through beauty blogs or even popular websites such as Pinterest to discover more.

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The Mojalet Dance Company gracefully and dauntlessly performs one of their many dances. “Pursuit” is a type of dance that demonstrates the encroachment and driving force of pursuing something, that often exposes our undeniable potential.

Mojalet Dance Company bodies do the talking

By EMMANUEL GUTIERREZ Asst. Features Editor

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he Mojalet Dance Company expressed heartfelt emotion through movement in conjunction with Rhythm Talk Music’s heart-pounding jam sessions on Oct. 8.

The percussion trio and their instruments were bathed in a surreal light fusion of orange and yellow, much like a gorgeous sunset.

A male and female dancer swayed on stage, reminiscent of the ancient martial art of the praying mantis.

“It was an interplay between dance and music. It was lovely,” said student Nicole Lopez.

The dancers spouted grand epics with wordless dialogue.

The snare and base drums composed the backdrops to their graceful fables.

Their twisting, spiraling bodies, com-

bined with flailing ponytails and raised hands conveyed the image of meditative prayer that shaped the words they dared not speak.

Each dance sequence expressed an individual, self-contained story and theme.

A standout performance was between a shirtless man in black slacks and a sable leather belt plunging onto the arms of a woman in a nude, hued nightgown.

“The dancing was so passionate. They, themselves, were instruments with the music,” stated student Brian Lundaverde.

The dancers crashed to the floor, ever so elegantly, like wilting roses, slipping and falling into the open arms of their partners.

They contorted their bodies in swanlike stretches, only to clash neck to neck— literally—with one another.

This violent exchange of blows, like

Emmanuel Gutierrez | Chronicle Photos

It is really captivating the way these dancers can portray primal darkness that exist within each of us through dance. deer or other horned beasts colliding, signaled a struggle for dominance.

The art of interpretive dance conveys emotion, often telling a story.

This dance seemed to portray the primal darkness that exists within each of us, and displayed how we may be overwhelmed with conflicting thoughts that contradict our even more powerful sentiments.

These feelings elude our comprehension— perhaps making them even more dangerous.

Between the dances, three masterful percussionists from Switzerland performed groovy, psychedelic pieces with exotic instruments.

These percussion instruments, such as a horizontal harp struck with metallic sticks, rang like the first droplets of a spontaneous drizzle.

When struck, the tortoise shell-shaped metal, echoed in tinny, yet heavenly tintinnabulations. The percussionists were perhaps the most entrancing element of the performance.

They breathed life into the collaboration, imbuing an imaginary environment exclusive to the temporal setting.

One percussionist, in particular, stole the show by showcasing his talent on the bongos.

I have always been overly critical of percussionists, often making condescending remarks to my fellow woodwind members in school jazz and symphonic ensembles.

As a multi-instrumental student—having played clarinet, alto sax, piano, and the occasional Guitar Hero—I constantly devalued percussionist’s contributions, equating their technical prowess to that of over-glorified whack-a-mole-aholics.

This musician proved me wrong and as a result I found a new appreciation for their contributions.

Utilizing his hands and palms, each individual finger became its own instrument in one of the most technical applications I have ever witnessed.

For the final performance, a dancer catwalked across the stage before rows of twisted bodies in stilettos of Dorothy’s ruby red hue.

She was soon accompanied by another stiletto aficionado, prowling on stage in rhythmic precision with the percussive drums rumbling.

It was fierce, and full of confidence, but still graceful.

On that high note, I couldn’t help but agree with fellow student Mary Bucayu, “The performance was unique. I’d invite all my friends to see it.”

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Seaside Audio & The Fathomless Feel rock Back to the Grind “Annabelle,”

not for kids

By CHELSEA FALER Staff Writer

By NADIA AHMAD Staff Writer Back to The Grind, a venue known for its open mics and local gigs, featured two charming bands: Seaside Audio and The Fathomless Feel.

Seaside Audio is a band that will cause you to get lost in the moment, and The Fathomless Feel will have you dancing around your room or rocking out in your car.

The intimate crowd consisted of loyal Seaside Audio and The Fathomless Feel fans who heard about the show through the grapevine.

The rest of the crowd seemed to be a few coffee lovers who were there to catch up on some homework on a Saturday night.

As soon as Seaside Audio took the stage everyone immediately looked up from their screens and never looked back down.

Seaside Audio is a group of four guys from San Bernardino whose floating

rhythm and effortless harmonizing is reminiscent of Young the Giant.

Lead singer, Rolando Garcia, and fellow guitarist, Roland Garcia, harmonized with each other perfectly.

When seeing a band like Seaside Audio live, it’s easy to get lost in the music and forget everything else.

Their insanely talented keyboardist, David Ajoku, definitely set them apart from the norm.

It can be a challenge to put a keyboard into the mix when you’re not a techno or pop group, but Ajoku was an ideal fit and gave the band an upbeat kick.

The energy of the band was continuously thriving and engaged well with the audience.

Most importantly, they looked like they were genuinely having a great time, which kept the audience pumped.

The band had about an hour set, and then introduced their good friends, The Fathomless Feel.

The Fathomless Feel, formerly known

as Naive Children, define themselves as an indie-pop group, and will instantly remind you of many European indie bands such as Two Door Cinema Club or Phoenix.

Their guitar driven hooks will initially draw you in, and they will lure you in deeper with their passionate lyrics.

The lead singer, aside from having Bastille-like hair, had an enchanting voice that had a romantic air and had all the couples snuggling up to each other by the end of the first song.

Other members of the audience were tapping their feet and bobbing their heads, clearly feeling the music.

My only disappointment was that neither band performed any covers; it would have been pretty cool to hear a rendition of a contemporary song that we could share with our friends or our Instagram followers.

Both these bands seem to be hardhitters on the local scene, and have gained quite the following. It will be interesting to see how far they go.

Colin Kane cracks up Ontario scene

By EZEQUIEL RAMOS Staff Writer From weight jokes to race jokes, Kane had it all when he was on stage at the Ontario Improv on Saturday, Oct. 4.

“Comedy is my way of making people forget they had problems for about an hour,” comedian Colin Kane states.

Kane is an up-and-coming comedian out of Los Angeles who has a lot to offer in the community of comedy.

He will be starring in a film with wellknown comedian Kevin Hart that is set to be released some time next year.

“If anyone gets offended, please get the f*** out of here,” Kane blatantly stated.

As he walked onto the dimly lit stage for the first time that night, he played the song, “Turn Down For What,” dancing as if he was in a classical dance movie, then shamelessly saying, “Turn that shit off, I’m too white for that.”

There were only a few empty seats out of the estimated 150 people there. Kane greeted the front row of his audience by shaking their hands ecstatically and making jokes about their appearances.

The Ontario Improv had a good vibe and comfortable setting.

As soon as you walk in, it’s hard to miss the walls plastered with posters of

Photo Courtesy of Colin Kane

Kane is seen making his audience laugh with his variety of jokes, making them forget about their problems and worries . different comedians that have previously performed in Ontario.

Walking through the hallways, you are lead to the back of the room where the audience is seated.

There was never a dull or silent moment while Kane was on stage and the energy of the audience seemed to match his own.

There was a moment when Kane forgot one of the punch lines, but played it off seamlessly while still maintaining good contact with his audience.

Another part of Kane’s act was when he borrowed a phone from a member of the audience and prank-called a random num-

ber.

After calling a few times, the person answered but hung up after realizing it was a prank call.

He then re-dialed the number and reached her voice mail, to which Kane said, “Hey, I was only trying to play, now that I have this phone, I’m going to make you my b**** and annoy the hell out of you,” which made the audience cry of laughter.

The Improv is a universal setting that would work well with a casual date, a guys/ girls night out or just to go out and have a fun and comical evening.

Audiences will definitely not be disappointed.

“Anabelle,” the highly anticipated spin-off of “The Conjuring,” keeps the viewer on the edge of their seat for the entire film.

John R. Leonetti, the director of “Annabelle,”is also known for his work on other horror films such as “The Conjuring” (2013) and “Insidious” (2010).

As someone who thoroughly enjoys this genre of film, I found this production to be one of the best horror films that has hit the big screen in quite some time.

Leonetti continues to display wonderful work as he utilizes everything from suspenseful music, creepy props, and camera angles to keep your heart racing.

The frightening film is allegedly based on a true story, and centers on a young couple, John (Ward Horton) and Mia Gordon (Annabelle Wallis), who are expecting their first child in 1970.

The story begins as the couple spends their Sunday at a Catholic church, mingling with their neighbors the Higgins’ family (whose daughter, Annabelle, had recently run away).

That evening John surprises his wife with another collectors doll that she has had her eye on.

John goes to the Higgins’ home later that night after Mia wakes him claiming she heard a scream coming from next door.

Mia frantically calls the police, and shortly after she learns that their home has been invaded by a couple of crazed strangers.

The police fend off the male intruder first, and then the woman, who is in the nursery cradling Mia’s new collectors doll, who is now covered in blood.

The woman they soon discover is Annabelle Higgins.

Mia realizes after the incident and more frightening and unexplainable occurrences, that she cannot move on from what happened while living in that house.

After the Gordon’s welcome their first child and move somewhere new hoping for a fresh start, Mia learns that she cannot move away from her fearful past nor get rid of the doll as easily as she had thought.

Although there were not many well known actors in this film, the entire cast did a superb job.

The actors performance was convincing and made the audience feel as if what they were watching was real.

In comparison to “The Conjuring”, it was indeed scary, but not nearly as intense.

There are definitely moments during the film where the two stories connected however, they each served as separate tales.

The idea of being scared of the doll’s demonic character was a much different than the fear of a demonic spirit.

If you love a hair-raising scary movie at Halloween or are just in the mood to watch something with a good, frightful storyline, then I recommend grabbing some tickets and going to check this one out.

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ALBUM REVIEW

The Ex Hex get some recognition Ultra glam punk band’s latest album proves that rock ‘n’ roll lives

By DALAL MUSEITEF Staff Writer The ultra glam punk rock band, Ex Hex, have earned their name as the modern-day Ramones.

Their latest album, Rips has assured the punk rockers of our generation that rock ‘n’ roll is still a valuable genre in modern music.

Mary Timony, lead vocalist and guitarist, is known for her short tenures with a variety of bands, in addition to creating her own content.

Her exemplary song writing skills are highlighted in three albums, “Autoclave,” “Helium,” and “Mind Science of the Mind.”

After her most recent solo album, “Ex Hex,” she was inspired to form a band.

Her new collaboration, Ex Hex, has caused a stir in the punk rock community.

Guitarist Betsy Wright contributed her clean cut bass guitar solos, and drummer Laura Harris provided a solid rhythm section.

Their dominant guitar riffs, harmonies, and hardcore tones transport you back to the 1970s.

Rips was recorded in two weeks in Timony’s basement, then signed to Merge Records this month.

“Don’t Wanna Lose,” their latest single, conveys deep emotions one feels when in a failing relationship.

“My perception is growing dim. There’s no way to lose, no way to win. I’m not gonna stay down.

Goodbye the dark days, bets are down.”

She expresses her feelings that men can easily

manipulate a woman and put his needs before hers.

This catchy tune will have you singing and playing along.

Ex Hex has a small fan base, but has slayed performances in dozens of festivals, including South by South West.

Their second single, “Hot and Cold,” describes the male role as a childish, yet a mysterious character.

“You’re acting like the foolish kind...tryna talk to me through your mind...you look at me with snakelike eyes...I cannot see through your disguise.”

“Ex Hex are maybe the most fun live band I’ve seen all year and finally their album is out,” wrote blogger, James Covey.

Rips sounds like the album that you would play on Guitar Hero or Dance Dance Revolution.

Within the album there are some tracks that are all similar to each other.

“Everywhere” and “Warpaint” have these similar styles and pauses between lyrics.

“Outro” is one of the songs that stands out, as it carries a mellow tone.

Rips is being released into stores this week, and if you’re looking for a classic rock sound, you should definitely give it a listen.

Ex Hex will be on tour from September till November.

If their live performances sound anything like their album, audiences are guaranteed to have an awesome time.

Students can see what all the rage is about when Ex Hex comes to Los Angeles on Sunday, Oct. 12.

TV SHOW OW REVIEW

“The Flash” outruns critics faster than the speed of light

By CESAR PEREZ Staff Writer

W

hen it comes to superhero speed, no one is faster than “The Flash.

Warner Bros.

Television and DC Entertainment have paired up to bring the story of Barry Allen to life in the new television series “The Flash,” airing on The CW this Fall.

The new series is a spin-off from the show “Arrow,” and stars Grant Gustin, Rick Cosnett, and Danielle Panabaker.

The first pilot episode premiered on Oct. on The CW, and has received generally positive reviews from critics.

The series is written and produced by Greg Berlanti and Andrew Kreisberg, who were also the co-creators of “Arrow.”

The pilot episode focuses on the origin story of Allen (Gustin), and his traumatic childhood experience of witnessing his mother being murdered by an mysterious force, and having his father wrongly accused of her death.

This experience followed Allen into his adulthood, because he always believed his father was innocent.

After a radioactive explosion occurs in the city and Allen is struck by lightning, he wakes up after nine months in a coma to discover he possesses an unusual power: superhuman speed.

Allen soon discovers that many other people were affected by this explosion and realizes these “meta-humans” pose a threat to the city.

Now it is up to Allen, now called “The Flash”, to stop these villains and discover who or what murdered his mother.

In what seems to be the golden age for superhero origin stories, the pilot episode for “The Flash” does not disappoint.

It is grounded in reality like “The Dark Knight” films, but also has a fun and entertaining quality, similar to Marvel superhero movies.

Gustin, the title actor, comes off as a very likable guy.

His role as Allen is similar to that of Peter Parker’s character in the Spider-Man franchise, and his nerdy and humorous personality is fitting to the role.

There is good chemistry between Gustin and his fellow co-stars, which creates a fun and entertaining atmosphere between the characters.

There is a small amount of action in the pilot episode, which can be a little

graphic for young kids to watch.

The pacing is well done since ce it allows for character introduction, and creates some opportunity for developopment.

The musical score for the pilot ilot episode has many cinematic elements nts to it, sounding emotional and raw w during scenes between Allen and his father.

The main action sequences feature thrilling and epic fastpaced music. While the episode had many strengths, there were some me weak elements.

There is some cheesy dialogue gue and some of the acting in the dramaticc scenes is a little unconvincing. The speciall effects are a little unimpressive, which make it seem less believable.

However, it is pretty cool seeing eing the Flash in his full suit running around und the city at super speed.

In the pilot episode, the strengths hs seem to greatly outweigh the weaknesses, es, and the overall quality of the episode did not suffer.

“The Flash” is entertaining and has you on the edge of your seat.

The series definitely has some me great potential to continue on to more seasons. asons.

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Spports

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Men’s soccer 4 up, 4 down

By LOYDIE BURMAH Staff Writer

Photo courtesy of Dan Graziano

Commissioner of the NFL makes a statement at a press conference to address the recently exposed violence in the NFL.

NFL turns black eye on domestic violence

By JAVIER RODRIGUEZ Staff Writer

T

he NFL’s most recent cases of domestic violence seem to be getting pushed to the back burner and resulting in a slap

on the wrist.

Former Baltimore Ravens Running Back Ray Rice was suspended for two games, after rendering his then fiancée unconscious in an elevator before leaving a hotel in Atlantic City, NJ earlier this year.

Since Rice’s alleged assault with his then fiancée Janay Palmer, Rice said, “his actions were ‘inexcusable’ and that he and his wife were in counseling,” according to CNN reporter Jill Martin.

Rice is just one of many alleged abusers within the NFL along with Ray McDonald, Greg Hardy, A. J. Jefferson, Robert Reynolds, Dez Bryant, and Rod Smith.

Originally, Jefferson was suspended for four games, but the NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell lifted Jefferson’s suspension.

“Sometimes players were suspended for a game or two. Sometimes charges were reduced, which also reduced the severity of the NFL punishment.

Sometimes, charges were dropped and players’ names were cleared,” said CNN reporter Michael Martinez.

According to the Huffington Post reporter Debbie Hines, “Many young boys and youth mimic what they see their sports role models do on and off the field.”

These cases of domestic violence haven’t stopped families from watching football together on Sunday’s or Monday nights.

This is shocking in the eyes of many because the families are disregarding bad behaviors that players are doing off the field.

“My job is to lead my family. My job is to lead my wife. My job is to lead in

whatever I do. If I’m not being the example, then my family crumbles,” stated Rice in CNN article.

Since the year 2000 there have been over 713 domestic violence-related arrests in the NFL. “In the eyes of some viewers the NFL protects their players and the due-process is left to the NFL,” said CNN reporter Michael Martinez, in article, “NFL’s Past Penalties For Domestic Violence: A Different Story.”

Since Rice’s domestic violence incident Goodell created a new policy against domestic violence.

Martinez stated, “The new policy imposes a six-game unpaid ban for first-time offenders and up to a lifetime ban for second-time offenders.”

What upsets many people is the fact that Goodell has enforced stronger punishments for illegal tattoos, DUI’s, substance abuse and dog-fighting.

However, Goodell slaps players on the wrist by suspending members for a game or two as a result of a domestic violence case.

“The NFL is sending a strong message by issuing such a weak suspension; it’s about as meaningful as a yellow card in a soccer game,” said ESPNW reporter Jane McManus.

The problem that the NFL faces is the fact that their policies against domestic violence aren’t strongly enforced.

Although this might not be the first case of domestic violence within major league sports, especially the NFL, commissioners and league members are taking the steps to acknowledge that these actions are not to be tolerated within the league or even in general.

In time we will see how the NFL reacts to future domestic violent issues with their athletes, but as for Rice and others that are accused, the league is making sure that they are punished.

The CSUSB Coyote men’s soccer team started off their nonconference opener season winning four games, but it was short lived. Their victories were followed by four losses in the California Collegiate Athletics Association (CCAA).

On Sept. 4, the Coyotes, led by head coach Steve Ralos defeated the Academy of Arts Urban Knights 4-1 in San Francisco.

Freshman midfielder Tony Lo opened with the Coyotes’ first goal within 11 minutes of the first half, by taking advantage of the Urban Knights’ open net. Lo found his opening when the Urban Knights goalkeeper came out high from the goal box.

Senior midfielder Juan Carlos Gonzalez scored two more goals in the second half at the 47 and 74 minutes, respectively.

Junior defender Alfonso Cano scored an unassisted goal minutes after Gonzalez’s second tally. Coyotes advanced to defeat the Dominican University Penguins 2-1 in San Rafael, Dixie State Red Storms 5-1, and the Bethesda Christian Flames 3-1 at the Coyote Premier Field.

Their four game winning streak came to an end on Sept. 26 when they were defeated by the Cal Poly Broncos 2-1, in the CCAA opener.

In the first half of the match, the Coyotes and Broncos held up strong defenses, as neither team scored a goal.

Fifty-two minutes into the second half, Gonzalez scored on a penalty kick, despite Bronco goalkeeper Fernando Pablo Quevedo’s effort to block, giving the Coyotes a 1-0 lead.

About two minutes later, the Broncos returned with force when junior forward Christian Gonzalez Diaz scored a goal.

Coyotes ended the match with six shots on goal (SOG) and zero corner kicks, while the Broncos had 17 SOGs and five corner kicks. On Sept. 28, Coyotes faced off with the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros at Premier Field, losing 3-1. In the first half, freshman midfielder Lo, assisted by defense midfielder Jose Gonzalez scored with a left side kick that went wide right. Several minutes later Toros freshman forward Ali Nazari scored with a header from the inside assisted by senior defender Santos Romero, tying the teams 1-1 at halftime.

Toros junior forward Pedro Velasquez scored a pair of goals in the second half.

Junior Edson Lemus assisted Velasquez with a give and go, and Velasquez scored past Coyote goalkeeper Ivan Sanchez, one on one. Velasquez earned his second goal by breaking free up the middle and kicking from the left side.

Coyotes received their third loss of the season against the UC San Diego Tritons, 4-0, on Oct. 3 in La Jolla at the Triton Soccer Stadium.

Three of the Tritons’ goals resulted from three headers and one free kick.

Their recent loss on Oct. 5 at Premier Field came when the Cal State Los Angeles Golden Eagles defeated the Coyotes 2-0.

Golden Eagle senior forward Halil Tozar scored a goal in the first half with a kick ten yards out from the left side.

Junior midfielder Eduardo Almaraz scored on a free kick as a result of a yellow card.

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Volleyball hits the net

By LILY PEREZ Staff Writer Coyotes faced off in an intense match against the Cal Poly Pomona Broncos on Oct. 2 at Coussoulis Arena.

The crowd of 502 spectators watched as both teams fought hard to declare a victory.

Coyotes seemed to have a rough start, but came back playing a tough second set against the Broncos.

The players made many kills, a type of spike that cannot be returned, granting the team a point and the game consisted of 32 ties and 15 lead changes.

The Coyotes gave it their all, but the Broncos came out on top, winning the game 3-2.

However, the Coyote volleyball team did not let their unexpected loss to the Broncos slow them down when they went up against the UC San Diego Tritons on Oct. 4.

It was a good game with 17 ties and 6 lead changes.

The intense game ended with the Coyotes reigning over the Tritons 3-2.

This win was an impressive recovery from their previous loss against Cal Poly Pomona.

“I have gone to a few of their games in the past and I’m always so impressed by how they handle themselves on the court, they are so good and play with a lot of intensity,” said CSUSB student Alisha Villalobos.

Head Coach Kim Cherniss, took over the Coyote volleyball team more than two decades ago, and has been building an unstoppable team ever since then.

The Fall 2014 volleyball roaster consist of seniors Arielle McCullough, Tori May and Junior Brenna McIntosh, to name a few.

These players have set themselves apart as strong competitors and are only a portion of the incredible talent that forms our Coyote Volleyball team.

“It is definitely a cool thing to see a team that is made up of just women be recognized as a nationally ranked team and be the ones who are representing our school,” said Villalobos.

The team has earned prominence throughout the years and seem to have set out to make this season better than their last.

The Coyotes start the first half of the 2014 volleyball season when they compete against Cal State Los Angeles and Cal State Dominguez Hills on Oct. 9 and 10, respectively.

Coming off their incredible last season of 26 wins and six losses, we can see why our Coyote volleyball team is a force to be reckoned with.

Coyotes have shown great sportsmanship and if they remain focused they will continue to be a top-ranked team.

Students can support the Coyote volleyball team by maintaining their faith and attending their next home game on Thursday, Oct. 16 as they face Cal State Monterrey Bay.

Sports

Monday, October 13, 2014

Sports

Monday, October 13, 2014

Winning streak comes to an end

Coyote women’s soccer optimistic after losing two consecutive games

By JASMINE GONZALES Staff Writer

C

oyote Sophomore Goalkeeper Emily Whyte puts up a strong defense against opponents leaving them with a 15 percent chance to score.

The average percentage of scoring on CSUSB’s opposing goalkeepers is about 28 percent, states the CSUSB Athletics website.

In the Coyote’s past two games Whyte blocked a total of 12 goal attempts.

On Oct. 3, CSUSB women’s soccer team was defeated by the University of California San Diego (UCSD) Tritons 2-0.

The Coyotes attempted five shots in the first half while Tritons attempted four but by the end of the second half UCSD had out shot the Coyotes 11-9.

Coyote’s Jasmine Williams attempted the first goal shooting wide, while teammate Jill Wierzbicki scored the first foul. CSUSB’s Jillian Seminara then attempted a shot on target that was blocked by UCSD’s keeper

Kelcie Brodsky resulting in a corner kick by Seminara.

CSUSB forward, Kiana Quarles, attempted a shot that was saved by Brodsky. UCSD Katie O’Laughlin shot but was blocked by the CSUSB defense, another shot was taken by UCSD’s Kiera Bocchino, but was saved by Whyte.

A header by Peyton Nocciolo was saved by Triton’s Bordsky to end the first half.

Whyte blocked back to back headers to start the second half. Seminara was the first Coyote to attempt a shot in the second half but it was blocked by Tritons defense, shortly after another goal attempt was made by Quarles.

Tritons attempted to be more aggressive in the second half but shots by Kylie Hill and Pozurama didn’t find the back of the net.

The game ended with Coyote’s Paige Kang attempting one last shot but was not successful.

The weekend did not end here for the Coyote’s Women’s soccer team. They traveled to Los Angeles, California to take on the Golden Eagles.

On Sunday, Oct. 5, Coyotes women’s soccer had

Photo courtesy of Steve Drimmel

their second game of the week, resulting in a loss to the Golden Eagles 2-0.

Golden Eagles out shot Coyotes 19-7 by the end of the game. Ten of those shots were on target, eight of the ten shots on target were saved by Whyte.

Kang attempted two shots against CSULA along with teammate Melanie Aguayo. Both of Aguayo’s shots were on target.

The Coyote’s had three of their seven shots miss the target, all being saved by Golden Eagles keeper Yi Du. Although the last two games were losses for the Coyotes, the women still have their spirits high for the next few games that they have ahead of them.

Coyote women have made eight consecutive wins.

In starting their on and off season with the wins, the women have faith in each other and themselves.

We should also have faith in our team to bring back their winning streak and make our school proud of our Coyote women’s soccer team.

On Oct. 10 and 12, the Coyotes will be away at Sonoma and Humboldt State Universities to bring home another win.

Photo courtesy of Coyote Atheletics

Photo courtesy of CSUSB Sports

Coyote women’s soccer team begin to train harder to make up for the losses they faced in their last two games. They are making sure to work together to bring back their winning streak and their pride when they return to CSUSB.