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Bright lights, big hair, tight tucks and lots of laughs—The Pride Center brings CSUSB its yearly dose of

Fierce!

By JOUNGHUN KIM

Photo courtesy of LAPD

Dorner is the prime suspect in a slew of deadly crimes.

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Ex-LAPD officer prime suspect in local killings

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eautiful queens and even a handsome king took the stage for “Fierce! A Night of Drag” in the Santos Manuel Student Union.

On Wed. Feb. 6 the SMSU’s Pride Center held their annual fiery event that has attracted many professionals to CSUSB. The professional performers were dancing and the lights where brilliantly shining.

Before the big event, amateur performers took the stage, including Iva Fetish, Kawaii Katastrophe and Miss Ogyny. In full make-up and with all their talents on display, they showed the audience that they can give a great performance as much as the professional performers.

“It was a great show. I’m interested in gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender community, so I came here to enjoy the show. I was so confused whether the performer was man or women which made this so much fun!” said student Anthony Jones.

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By MATTHEW BRAMLETT Managing Editor A former LAPD officer is suspected of going on an unprecedented killing spree across multiple southern California counties as retaliation for what he sees as unlawful activity and corruption within the department.

Christopher Jordan Dorner’s spree began when he killed a young couple in Irvine and has continued with a shootout with police in Corona and a deadly ambush on two police officers in Riverside.

On Thurs. afternoon, the charred remains of a vehicle matching the description of his truck were found in Big Bear.

Dorner, 33, who was discharged from the force in 2008 for filing a false report against a fellow officer, left an 11-page manifesto detailing the reasons why he decided to go on his rampage.

“I know most of you who personally know me are in disbelief to hear from media reports that I am suspected of committing such horrendous murders and have taken drastic and shocking acContinued on Pg. 2

Jounghun Kim | Chronicle Photo

CSU chancellor ready to make change

By LUZ HERNANDEZ Staff Writer

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In recent a press conference, CSU Chancellor Timothy White proposed solutions to issues that affect the CSU community.

In a recent press conference held Feb. 6 in Long Beach, the California State University system introduced incoming Chancellor Timothy P. White as he discussed issues and proposed solutions that affect the CSU community.

At the conference, White revealed how he intends to use proposed budget money on new technology that will lead students effectively through problematic courses across all 23 CSU campuses.

The budget money was proposed by Governor Jerry Brown after Californians voted yes on Proposition 30.

White said he plans to use the million dollar investment on online education

which will help get rid of what he called “bottleneck” courses.

His plan will begin by utilizing technology to redesign courses with a high failure rate.

He thinks this idea will ultimately help students pass their courses and lead them to a timelier graduation date.

White believes that the redesign will be a more effective way to help students rather than adding more courses to the approximate 13,000 online courses that already exist.

CSUSB student Angel Beltran agreed with White. “Redesigning courses is a lot more beneficial than opening more because it would cost more money to open more rather than restructuring the class Continued on Pg. 3

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reasons as to why he decided to embark on his crime spree. He mentions an incitions in the last couple of days,” Dorner’s dent involving a fellow officer, Sgt. Teresa letter begins.

Evans, using excessive force on a suspect, “Unfortunately, this is a necessary evil Christopher Gettler. that I do not enjoy but must partake and According to the manifesto, Dorner complete for substantial change to occur was terminated after a LAPD Board of within the LAPD and reclaim my name.”

Review hearing determined that he filed a Dorner is suspected of killing a young false report in regards to the incident.

Irvine couple, Monica Quan and Keith “Evans, you are a [piece of s---] and Lawrence, in the parking lot of their up- you lied right to the [Board of Review] scale apartment complex. panel when Randy Quan asked you if you In the manifesto, Dorner implicates kicked Christopher Gettler,” Dorner wrote. himself in the couples’ deaths by referenc- “You destroyed my life and name because ing Quan’s father, former LAPD Captain of your actions. Time is up. The time is Randy Quan, who represented Dorner in a now to confess to Chief Beck.”

LAPD Board of Review hearing and was The LAPD has taken unprecedented allegedly instrumenprecautions to protal in his firing. tect its officers in “I never had the wake of Dorner’s the opportunity to killing spree. All mohave a family of my torcycle officers have own, I’m terminating been assigned to poyours,” Dorner wrote. lice cruisers and the “Quan ... look your ... officers mentioned surviving children diby name in Dorner’s rectly in the face and manifesto are under tell them the truth as round-the-clock surto why your children veillance. are dead.”

In Torrance, loDorner is also cal police officers the main suspect in opened fire on a two other violent inblue Toyota Tacoma, cidents, one in Cobelieving it to be rona and another in Dorner’s truck. Two Riverside. women in the vehiDorner’s Manifesto In Corona, two cle, who were delivLAPD officers who ering newspapers at were following the time, were both Dorner on I-15 came shot and, at press under fire when Dorner pulled over and time, were in stable condition at a nearby fired at them. One officer was injured when hospital. a bullet grazed his forehead.

Dorner’s manifesto outlines his apparIn Riverside, one officer was killed ent desperation over what he sees as his and another seriously wounded when ruined reputation.

Dorner allegedly ambushed their police “I have exhausted all available means cruiser while at a stop light. at obtaining my name back. I have attemptAn all-points bulletin encompassing ed all legal court efforts within appeals at all of southern California was immediately the Superior Courts and California Appelissued by LAPD Chief Charlie Beck. late courts,” Dorner wrote. “This is my Information regarding Dorner’s ve- last resort. The LAPD has suppressed the hicle - a grey 2005 Nissan Titan - was plas- truth and it has now lead to deadly consetered on electronic billboards and news quences” bulletins across southern California.

At press time, Dorner still remains at Dorner’s manifesto outlined various large.

“I never had the

opportunity to have a family of my own, I’m terminating yours. Quan ... look your surviving children directly in the face and tell them the truth as to why your children are dead.”

Debt ceiling closes in President Obama offers alternative options to the fiscal plan to stop the sequester from substantially weakening the economy and slowing recovery.

By MARYSOL GUZMAN Staff Writer With only a few weeks before automatic federal spending cuts occur, President Barack Obama presented alternative ways to innovate the fiscal plan.

The fiscal plan was scheduled to take effect on Jan. 1 but was extended to March 1 of this year.

At a press conference last Tuesday, Obama proposed a new package that included different spending cuts, tax increases and tax reforms.

Obama said the sequester (larger cuts) will only weaken the economy and possibly even slow down the attempt to recover the country.

“We can’t just cut our way up to prosperity. It hasn’t worked in the past and it Continued on Pg. 3

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President Obama offers alternative options for fiscal plan.

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Sequester on the horizon White plans to close graduation gap Continued from Pg. 1

trillion worth of cuts is reached.

The current fiscal plan will enforce wont work today,” said Obama. furloughs to Defense Department civilian Obama made it clear that the country employees as early as spring and will conshould invest on things we can’t afford to tinue for the next six months. live without: “Investments on education, This will eventually accumulate to a infrastructure, research and development,” 20 percent pay cut for these individuals said Obama. since one work day will be cut per week.

Once the sequesDefense Secretary ter takes effect, the Leon E. Panetta claimed National Institutes of the cuts that will take Health to the Departplace will reduce operament of Education will tions from the American be affected immensely, Naval. causing the spending of Prior to March 2012, financial aid to be cut there were two aircraft up to 8.2 percent. carriers in the Persian Student, Frank Gulf, but such cuts will Ram, receives financial now delay the deployStudent Frank Ram aid to attend school, ment of a second aircraft however his view on carrier leaving only one the issue has a different standpoint. near the coastline of Iran.

“As much as I love financial aid, Up to 350,000 jobs in the military side [since] it makes it possible for me to come would also be directly eliminated. to school, we can’t just tax our way out of On NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Panetta this problem. I think its kind of naive to said that if the sequester happens, then the think that taxing and spending our way out readiness of the United States will be badly of a deficit is going to work,” said Ram. damaged.

“Sooner or later our debt will catch up to “We have the most powerful military us.” force on the face of the earth right now,” Ram stated that cuts are necessary be- said Panetta. “If sequester goes into effect, cause intelligent cuts can be made by look- we would have to do the kind of cuts that ing at the budget. would go right at readiness, right at mainIf Congress does not act, the seques- tenance, right at training, we are going ter will automatically cut $89 billion from to weaken the United States and make it federal budgets in 2013 alone. much more difficult for us to respond to the These automatic federal spending cuts crises [of] the world.” will continue for the next decade until $1.2 Congress has yet to reach a consensus.

“I think its kind of naive to think that taxing and spending our way out of a deficit is going to work”

Continued from Pg. 1 plan, that way less students would have to retake a class and it would be open to more students the following quarter.” said Beltran.

Graduation gaps from students with less privileged backgrounds are another problem that he plans to tackle.

He believes that anyone who has the intelligence to earn a degree and the willingness to do so should be able to acquire it.

“There is no reason why your background should get in the way of your getting a degree,” said White.

Another important change that he would like to bring to the CSU campuses is the conversion of the quarter system to the semester system.

He went on to say that in the past, the semester system has proved to be more of a success.

White claims that it allows students to learn better, rather than just throwing a student into courses which is what he says

the quarter system does.

White also believes that the semester system will be less of a financial burden on students.

The quarter system requires students to make payments per quarter, whereas the semester system requires students to make a payment twice a year.

These are both excluding possible summer courses which are not a part of regular enrollment.

White believes it is more beneficial to have a semester system set for students who are coming in from a community college which is ran on semesters.

“It just makes sense to me,” stated White.

In 2008 he served as chancellor of UC Riverside where he saw student enrollment increase to 21,000.

White, who is the seventh CSU chancellor, plans to stay connected to students.

His goal is to reach out to students by visiting all 23 CSU campuses and speaking to students regarding any goals and concerns.

Bill suggests teachers use firearms

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AB 202 is a new proposed bill that would allow educational funds to be directed towards training teachers to use firearms.

By ANGELA RODRIGUEZ Staff Writer Assemblyman Tom Donnelly is in support of Assembly Bill 202 (AB 202), which would allow educational funds to be directed for training teachers in proper firearm use.

This bill would permit teachers to carry firearms on campus and was introduced on Jan. 30.

“We have a moral obligation that the next Vicki Soto, who is faced with inexplicable evil, that she not be left defenseless,” said to Donnelly, referring to one of the Sandy Hook elementary school teachers killed.

AB 202 would permit teachers who are trained in the proper use of a firearm to carry hidden weapons without having to put their names on a list of those licensed to do so. The new bill is also known as the “School Marshal Plan” and would allow teachers to keep weapons hidden at all times only if students are under threat of a school shooting like last December’s Sandy Hook Elementary attack.

According to ivn.us, Donnelly said, “Your child is going to be locked in a school, and the only one with a gun is the person who came there to kill more kids than got killed in the last tragedy so he can get his name on television and go down in history in his own mind.”

Many CSUSB students are not on the same side as Assemblyman Donnelly, be-

lieving that it would put more people in danger.

“Training teachers to use fire arms would only bring more danger to the students,” said student Rachel Mitchell.

“Firearms should not be on campus and if they think firearms would protect students why not bring full-time security guards onto school campuses,” The recent proposed bill would not make it necessary for all teachers to carry guns, but only those who volunteer.

AB 202 is open to all educators, including school administrators and janitors to participate as well.

“This is not about trying to bring more guns into schools,” said Donnelly in an interview. “This is about saying that when a teacher is faced with that moment of inexplicable evil, she can defend her life and the lives of the kids that she loves.”

The state would pay for all the training funds invested into this new bill. CSUSB students believe those funds should be directed towards education, not guns.

“I feel like this new bill is a risky thing; it is possible that teachers can take advantage of this privilege,” said student Kayla Snipes. “Or even worse, go postal one day and bring harm to everyone.”

According to the Gun Free Zone Act of 1995, school staff such as administrators and teachers are allowed to carry concealed firearms if the school permits.

Currently, the proposed bill is still under construction.

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By ERIN LEACH Staff Writer

California State Student Association (CSSA) President and CSUSB student David Allison is an active leader on campus.

Aside working for CSSA, he also tackles several extra curricular activities on campus.

“On top of my responsibilities as CSSA President, I serve as Chairman of the SMSU Board of Directors, a member of the CSUSB Debate team, and a brother of Sigma Chi Fraternity here on campus,” said Allison.

CSSA represents the student voice of all 450,000 students within the CSU system, comprised of a board of directors, an executive committee and four full-time staff.

The California State Student Association (CSSA) compiles all 23 Cal State campuses into one meeting, once a month, to tackle state and federal issues regarding tuition, admissions and student life.

“This week we are primarily watching the federal government and staying in contact with relevant elected officials and their staff to ensure that we keep up with issues such as sequestration in the CSU, Pell grants, and Accreditation,” says Allison.

He continues, “On the state side we are just starting to get conversations going regarding changes in the California Education Code.”

According to Allison, the position of president is an all inclusive position.

“By that I mean that I have oversight into every aspect of the organization. As-

pects ranging from University Affairs policy issues such as CSU fee increases or implementation, making budgetary decisions, and dealing with governmental issues that affect students such as transfer requirements and the California Education Code.”

While he juggles multiple activities, Allison’s education is most important to him.

“I have been a CSU student for four years, and in my tenure as a student I have been involved in multiple student groups ranging from Lubos Paso all the way to intramural basketball.”

“When you have the opportunity to get to know such a variety of individuals, you inevitably develop a pulse for the feelings and thoughts of your fellow students,” said Allison.

Through his ability to relate to the student body, he continues to look for new issues that pertain to both him and his constituency.

“Important issues that I have had to face in the duration of my term include ensuring the passage of and advocacy of Proposition 30, halting and advocating against the three fees that Chancellor Charles Reed tried to pass on his way out, as well as lobbying within the California State Legislature to make Higher Education a priority,” said Allison.

“Currently, however, we are watching to see how our lobbying efforts in Washington D.C. pan out,” he added.

Allison reflects on his time in CSSA, saying it’s been a humbling experience.

Not only will this title add to his resume, but he believes that the benefits

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CSUSB student and CSSA President David Allison is an active leader on campus, in the local community and in the state. gained through experience will prove most rewarding in the end.

“The personal benefits far outweigh the professional ... I get to form such great relationships with so many amazing people, and on top of that I get to learn so much that I otherwise wouldn’t have had the opportunity to do,” he says.

Allison is the president of a group responsible for an estimated half a million people.

He notes that his greatest challenge

comes from leading such a smart task force.

“It has been a blessing to get to work with such smart individuals but sometimes — having so many great minds in one place can be challenging,” he says.

Allison takes pride in his university.

“No matter if I’m meeting with the governor in California, or lobbying in Sacramento, I always wear my CSUSB pin with pride, hoping everyone will know that David Allison was made at CSUSB.”

Black History Month Parade and Expo dazzles San Bernardino

By TIFFINY GASTON Staff Writer The 44th annual Black History Month parade and expo was held Feb. 2 at the National Orange Show in San Bernardino.

The parade, sponsored by the Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce (SCBCC), marks the official start of Black History Month.

SCBCC is a nonprofit business organization dedicated to improving the economic environment for minority businesses.

According to the blackchamberofcommerce.org, “The SCBCC has served member businesses since 1993, enabling them to prosper through mutual cooperation and support.”

The SCBCC dedicates their time to raising awareness about the importance of Black History Month.

Black History Month was founded

by Carter Godwin Woodson, an African American historian, author and journalist.

According to historyking.com, “Initially called Black History Week in the year 1926, the celebrations were extended for the entire month of February from 1976 onward. This was to honor and pay tribute to the Blacks who helped shape America’s history, culture, tradition and society.”

Woodson created Black History Month to educate people about the contributions African Americans made to American society.

Kandyce Hall, Associated Students Inc. (ASI) Vice President said, “I think it’s important for everyone, not just black people, to learn about important people, who happen to be amusing, who came up with useful tools we use in everyday life.”

Photo courtesy of the San Bernardino Sun

Young female dancers show off their moves at the 44 annual Black History Month parade and expo held on February 2.

Photo courtesy of the San Bernardino Sun

A young boy sits on the side of the Black History Month parade and expo and watches the entertainment pass by his spot.

SCBCC partnered with San Bernardino and the National Orange Show for the first time this year.

This year’s parade theme celebrated the 50th year anniversary of the “I Have a Dream” speech by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. According to blackchamberofcommerce.org, “Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech can be considered one of the greatest speeches in American history. Over 200,000 Americans gathered in Washington D.C. on August 28, 1963 to hear Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. deliver this groundbreaking speech.”

Student Aunjolay Lambert believes that Black History Month is not only important for the African American community, but is important for Americans as a whole.

“Black History Month is important because it tells a story about our history as Americans whether your African-American, Caucasian-American, Asian-American or Hispanic-American,” said Lambert.

“The importance of Black History Month is about remembering where we came from and where we’re going as Americans,” continued Lambert.

According to the San Bernardino Sun, the Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce honors the deceased civil-rights leader’s dream by celebrating his legacy in one of the longest running Black History parades in the U.S. The parade featured Jim Pickens Jr. of the ABC drama “Grey’s Anatomy” as grand marshall.

Other parade participants included former NFL official Al Jury and former Assemblywoman Wilmer Amina Carter.

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Employers refuse to provide aspect of health care

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By ANGELICE ROMERO Staff Writer Full time employees, no matter what company they work for, should get free contraception from their health insurance providers.

It is less harmful to use contraception than it is to spread diseases and have unwanted pregnancies.

President Barack Obama has proposed that all employers should provide contraception to their employees through their

medical insurance.

This became an issue for employers who do not believe in contraception for religious, conservative or moral reasons.

They fought against this issue, believing Obama should not force them to give medical insurance for something they do not believe in.

Recently, Obama and his administration have decided to provide a waiver for employers who have religious or moral beliefs against contraception.

The problem is, it costs much less

for an employer to provide contraception through insurance than providing medical care for an employee who has an unwanted pregnancy.

Obama and his administration, no matter what their beliefs are, should not allow an exception for religious employers, Nor should there be any religious influence on anything that has to do with contraception.

No matter what your religious affiliation is, as an employer there needs to be a separation of church and state.

Hobby Lobby is owned by David Green, a famed follower of the Christian faith, had filed a lawsuit against the Health and Human Services because they are opposed to giving their employees contraception.

Apparently, unbeknownst to these employers is the fact that birth control pills are actually for more than just keeping women from getting pregnant.

They are also prescribed for controlling menstrual pain, regulation and acne.

Giving contraception through medical insurance would help low income women to obtain birth control without having to worry about paying $50 or $60 dollars ev-

ery month.

Although birth control pills are one of the cheapest contraceptives available, the pills themselves can cost a great deal depending on brand and quality, especially if you’re paying out of pocket.

The pill needs to be taken every day and each month you are suppose to buy a new pack of pills.

Why shouldn’t women be allowed to protect themselves as they please?

In reality, companies aren’t losing any money by adding free contraceptives to their employees’ health insurance.

The separation of church and state must maintain an attitude of neutrality toward religion, it also prevents the government from officially recognizing or favoring any religion.

This debate has become a debate between religious beliefs and women’s rights.

Companies that are arguing against free birth control through their health care insurance aren’t seeing the big picture.

They are ignoring the fact that people should have the right to do whatever they want with their body and that imposing their personal views on their entire company is a violation of our freedoms.

Joining clubs on campus leads to opportunity

By SUU ELEN MANZANO Staff Writer Joining a club on campus can get you more connected.

Too often, students just come in for class and fail to get involved with campus activities, such as clubs.

For my first three years here I floated from class to class, focusing on trying to get the good grade.

I never stayed on campus much longer than the time it took for me to walk from class to the parking lot.

College is about making connections and boosting your resume, all things you can do by getting involved in a club on campus “I regret not having been more involved on campus, I wish I would have joined a club and gotten to network and socialize,” said former student Juan Gonzalez These past couple of years, five other brave individuals and I have decided to charter a club, the International Business Association (IBA).

The IBA strives to provide business students with opportunities to meet, interact and learn through events focused on International Business.

So far it’s been a challenge but the reward will be very valuable in the long run.

I’ve had the opportunity to meet five like-minded individuals within my same field of study who are sure to make great connections in my near future.

I have been able to interact more with various faculty members such as our club adviser and student alliance coordinator who guide and inspire us as individuals.

Yet clubs encompass more than academics, most of them host events and services for their community.

Suu Elen Manzano | Chronicle Photo

During tabling, clubs set up in the quad at the beginning of the quarter and welcome students to come ask questions, get some free stuff and hopefully join their prospective club.

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) is a club on campus dedicated to increasing the number of Hispanic college graduates.

“The HSF has helped me throughout college and has guided me to a path of success and has helped me outreach to the community more,” said student Josue Rodriguez.

He fully realizes that joining a club has its advantages both inside and outside of an academic setting.

Not all students feel they have the ability or time to join a school club.

This campus is often referred to as a

commuter school.

This was part of the reason I did not participate or join any clubs during my first three years on campus.

I commuted to school only two days out of the week, and worked a full-time job.

I thought I couldn’t afford to spend more time at school especially if it meant driving out an extra day.

“I commute plus I work full time so I don’t have the extra time,” said student Kayla Snipes.

This isn’t an isolated case.

The thing is, most students commute here, most students work at or close to home and don’t see how they can squeeze more hours out of the day.

These days I work slightly less so I can spend more time on campus getting involved in clubs and attending events.

My attitude has changed.

I realize that the opportunities I get to meet and network with industry professionals is amazing.

It allows me to wedge my foot in the door of opportunity and hopefully a better chance at future employment.

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What makes a good professor?

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Professors are a major part of our college experience and their teaching style can be a deciding factor when choosing classes, changing your major or follow a new career path. A poor quality professor can also implement these kinds of changes.

By JAZMIN JETT Staff Writer As students, we enter college with an ideal experience in mind and are often disappointed that attending school slowly but surely becomes a mechanical attempt at a degree.

Our only relief is found in our friends, extra-curricular activities, memories created and most importantly our professors.

I personally enjoy learning. I wouldn’t be consciously putting myself in debt if I didn’t.

I find it refreshing to first walk into a class and be greeted by a professor with at least a sense of humor. It not only makes taking the class more enjoyable but in turn makes the subject matter that much more retainable.

Aside from a welcoming personal-

ity, I believe a good professor isn’t afraid to challenge their students. Not with aggression and disrespect but by daring their students to push themselves to their full potential and not staying comfortable with what’s going to get them by.

Often, I feel as if professors diminish their role in our college-going experience.

Perhaps they deemed their influence insignificant and figured they’d just stick to what’s expected.

I’m sure many students can attest that the classes they have taken were only bearable because of the professor who taught them.

Who knows, a professor could be the determinant factor in one choosing their major and eventually their career path.

So what is it about these professors that makes them so extraordinary?

For starters, their willingness to meet

The Weekly Chuckle Gun control has been a hot topic lately, with President Obama addressing the nation regarding recent disasters and the attempt to implement new policies.

Main concerns include law enforcement, availability of firearms and ammunition, school safety, and mental health.

Mental health being the most vague and disconcerting topic due to the fact that deciding what constitutes mental health is subjective.

you halfway means more than anything.

They were once in our shoes so the least they can do is apply empathy within their teaching methods.

Also, professors that leave an imprint and go the extra mile to enlighten us is appreciated. Not just forcing information into our brains, but rather take it upon themselves to make sure every student they encounter is given a lesson that they can utilize throughout their life.

I spoke with several students around campus on what they deem to be a good professor and who they felt demonstrates those attributes. As a result, there was a unanimous vote for Professor Judi Cruz possessing all of these qualities and more.

Jimmy Ohiri, a student, applauds Cruz as, “an advocate for helping students adapt to the university experience.”

Another CSUSB student, Chris John-

son agrees, “She often puts others before herself and is never too busy for her current/former students. I met her my freshman year and she treated me like I actually mattered. She cared enough to check on me and see if I was keeping up with my schoolwork and in good spirits,” said Johnson.

Of all the testimonies I received in regards to Judi, the most captivating comment came from Damarea Parker who claimed Judi is, “in tune with the Universe.”

I too had the pleasure of taking Judi as a professor and can account for the above testimonies.

Though other professors may not have the notoriety that Judi’s gained, there are many like her that have touched the minds and hearts of former students and those who currently attend.

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A Coyote’s guide to Valentine’s Day

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Steven Mencos and Katie Morrow eagerly wait for V-day.

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Cupid scored the jackpot as students Eva Padilla and Josh Flores fall for each other while making beautiful melodies that run through the halls of the Santos Manuel Student Union.

Isabel Tejada | Chronicle Photo

This lovely couple will be spend the whole day together.

CSUSB’s ladies speak out about their wishes for this day filled with love

By SARA GUTIERREZ Staff Writer

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lowers, chocolate and teddy bears, oh my. Valentine’s Day is upon us once again!

The onslaught of Valentine’s promotions and ideas can be overwhelming and confusing. No worries though, I have the ladies’ guide to the perfect Valentine’s Day thanks to the ladies of CSUSB. First, we need to be realistic but bold!

Odds are you and your significant other both have hectic schedules and let’s face it, limited resources. Don’t plan for a

mini adventure in the second week of February. We have midterms, ladies.

Instead, think of something local, affordable and enjoyable for both of you.

This could range from dinner to paint ball shooting. Try something new together, have an open mind and a good attitude.

“Something different, just not boring movies,” said student Amanda Mendoza about planning her Valentine’s Day. Need some suggestions?

CSUSB’s Wellness 2U Medical Associates & The Body Shoppe are offering free gifts for pre-scheduled Valentine’s Day chair massages at a $1 per minute.

This is quite a deal!

Rock ‘n’ Roll Sushi, located on University Parkway, has a new “Lover’s Connection” roll that has been created especially for Valentine’s Day. The roll consists of spicy tuna, crab, shrimp tempura, cream cheese and is topped off with spicy mayo, eel sauce, green onions and masago, which is definitely a must try. Just a few minutes away from school, it is ideal for students with only a few hours free on Valentine’s Day. Many couples have Valentine’s Day traditions. “Each year we alternate between who picks the restaurant,” said student Chante Pagan. She said this adds an element of surprise to the day and they

have the opportunity to try new tastes.

Second, be sweet.

The biggest terror of Valentine’s Day can be picking out the perfect gift.

“Don’t put too much pressure or money into one day,” said student Valerie Rodriguez.

Rodriguez continues by saying gifts should really be heart-felt and thoughtful.

“I’ve been working on a journal for the past year, I write letters to my boyfriend,” said student Briana Sedano.

A nice home-cooked meal or dessert can be just the right gift also.

Third, what do us girls want?

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CSUSB’s gentlemen give Valentine’s tips for their significant others

By KEVIN SCHAEFER Staff Writer Birds chirping, bees buzzing, flowers blooming, love is in the air and Valentine’s Day is right around the corner!

But what should us guys do for our significant other?

Don’t worry! I have your Valentine’s Day guide covered, Coyote style.

The first step to creating those wonderful Valentine’s Day memories is through careful planning.

Student Eloy Carlin has his day already planned out.

“First I have a midterm, then after I’m taking off to go see my lady, thinking about the usual--chocolate, flowers, ros-

es. Then take her out to a nice dinner,” said Carlin.

Student Michael Moody said, “Flowers. You can never go wrong with flowers.”

Even if your Valentine is far away, Va l e n t i n e ’s Day is still doable.

“My only plan this Valentine’s Day is to send a letter to a friend of mine who is going to school in Fullerton. I hope to attend there maybe next year and be with her,” said student Anthony Certa.

So what advice do we have

for guys out there this V-Day? Student Robert Villaescusa said, “You have to do something corny, because if you do something corny, they always fall for it.” “ Yo u have to step out of your comfort zone because that’s the only way anything is ever going to happen,” said Certa.

Go out of your way this Valentine’s Day, do something corny and make sure it comes from your heart. If you can’t do that, just try to spend time with

each other.

Valentine’s Day is not just for couples, too. Single guys can take the initiative and get that extra push from St. Valentine.

“A tip I would give is just to not be afraid. A lot of guys say ‘Man, I don’t have a Valentine. I don’t even know what to do, should I even ask her?’

Go for it. The worst that can happen is she says no and just move on,” said student Jose Quintero.

So what do men want from their Valentine?

“Actually, I would like to receive movie passes or something! Let’s go to the movies.

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This smiling couple are glad to have each other for V-day.

Kevin Schaefer | Chronicle Photo

This couple is excited to spend Valentine’s day together.

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e v i g s t t o n h e s d a u t r S all fo e r m i a e h t dance f at Photo courtesy of Nancy Matias

The Santos Manuel Student Union’s Osher Adult Re-Entry center hosts dance auditions for students to showcase their talent at the “You Down To Dance?” event. Students can expect a variety of dances such as jazz, hip-hop, break dance and lyrical.

By MICHAEL A. UMAÑA Staff Writer

B

ody tingling, heart racing, body filled with energy, one's mind begins exploding with ideas, the rush of adrenaline shooting through every inch of the body.

Those are the feelings dancers such as Raven Taylor say they feel this every time they perform their dance routines.

The Santos Manuel Student Union's Osher Adult Re-Entry Center (OARC) here at CSUSB is hosting auditions for a dance showcase that will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 26 from 6-8 p.m. in the SMSU Event Center.

Chris Johnson, OARC lead student assistant, explained the purpose behind the showcase here and why it has been held for

three consecutive years.

Johnson said that the event is meant to, "showcase the talent that CSUSB students have of dancing."

The event allows for students to be exposed to different arts, cultures, dances, routines and ways of life they would not be normally exposed to.

Students are urged to come to the dance showcase. Every year around 300 students attend.

Students can look forward to many different dances, with influences from all around the world as well as influenced by other dances themselves.

Such dances that are witnessed at the event include jazz, a Caribbean and Latin influenced dance, lyrical, a combination of classical ballet with the flexibility of jazz, hip-hop and break dance, (both that originate here in the United States) and even

Tap, which is a twist from jazz.

Students who attend will witness the talents that other student dancers possess as well as having the opportunity to win free prizes that will be given out throughout the event.

Taylor, a hip-hop dancer who has been dancing for 13 years, is one of the performers dancing at the event.

Taylor has danced for organizations such as "Bre Dance Studio," "Elevate" and "University Dance Company" here at CSUSB. When asked why she dances, Taylor explains that she dances and continues dancing because, "It's my therapy, it's what I love, and what I want to do for the rest of my life. I turn into a different person, something inside takes over. It's my escape."

Taylor, who has hopes of becoming a

backup dancer and travel the world, will be performing with other talented dancers in a group routine for the event.

As of now the event will have seven groups performing as well as one solo performer. Any student who would like the opportunity to perform in the showcase is encouraged to attend the next auditions that will take place on Feb. 21 from 6-9 p.m. in the SMSU Theater.

All types of styles are welcome.

Johnson asks that anyone wishing to audition is encouraged to bring their own music and the performance piece they wish to showcase for the event.

If any student has any question regarding the auditions or the event itself, they are urged to contact Chris Johnson at the OARC in room SMSU 111 Mon. through Thur. 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Fri. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. or call at (909) 537-5253.

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Students Eva Padilla and Josh Flores make the cutest couple, with music and love flowing through the halls of the SMSU.

I’m not really into getting a rose or chocolates. But anything that comes from a girl’s heart is cool, anything that she wants to give any guy would take it,” said Quintero.

“Every guy loves food,” said Villaescusa.

Students like Certa just want to spend time with their Valentine.

Don’t get caught up in what to give, just make sure you do. Guys, don’t forget how much Valentine’s Day means.

Carlin sums it up best. “Don’t forget Valentine’s Day, at all. Make her the priority, spoil her and just be with her if you can’t do anything at all just spend time and be with her.”

All of the roses and chocolate are just expressions of that love. But, it is the love itself that is most important. Don’t forget!

Helpful Valentine tips for CSUSB’s ladies to surprise their significant others Continued from Pg. 7 “I’ve always wanted a blue rose,” said Nanette Sicairos.

A number of the girls I interviewed emphasized the gifts don’t have to be large or expensive.

The ladies mostly want to spend time with their significant others.

Also, remember Valentine’s Day is a single day! Don’t have impossible expectations.

This holiday is a single day in the year. Show the ones you

love how you feel everyday.

“You can do tiny little things all year round. Like getting their favorite Starbucks drink or picking a flower from the garden,” said student Lucia Venegas.

Lastly, what does Valentine’s mean to you?

“Valentine’s Day is a happy day to be with the person you love the most,” said student Janay Palicte.

The day is about “showing your loved one how special and thankful you are for them,” said Mendoza.

If you’re single don’t sweat it. Have a girl’s day, get a manicure and go shopping.

End the night with a nice dinner and dessert with your girls.

Enjoy your day with the person of your choice and have fun!

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Kati Russo wins student film Gold Award

By MEGAN SPENCER Staff Writer

K

ati Russo came to CSUSB and found her passion.

She has been rewarded for her dedication to film-

making.

Russo was recently granted the Gold Award for her student film “23 Hours.”

The Gold Award, presented by California Film Awards, is a nationally recognized award that provides a forum for talented filmmakers to be recognized for their work, creativity and achievements.

The California Film Awards held a red carpet dinner event this year on Jan. 26 at Bahia Resort Hotel in San Diego.

The event was marked by red carpets and speeches, “All of the winners got to walk the red carpet and the press asked about our film,” said Russo, “during dinner, people were giving speeches and the winners got to go up and accept their award.”

Although Russo maintains the credit for the project, she did not work alone.

To create this film, Russo worked with a group of five other students--Carissa Constantine, Paul Lopez, Shannon Luster and Daniel Ladd.

“23 Hours” won its award for being categorized as a dark comedy/ interrogation.

The premise is about a girl who gets interrogated for being a compulsive shoplifter.

When I watched it for the first time, I was surprised to see the quality that came from students. I definitely give this short film two thumbs up!

Despite the film’s genre, the competition is no laughing matter, Russo reflects on the underlying process by stating, “Our group had to submit our film and fill out paperwork listing everyone who worked on it and how they participated.”

The California Film Awards jury panel watched all the submissions and chose who won. There were hundreds and hundreds of submissions, making the competition pretty tough.

“We were all competing for the most prestigious title you can receive for a film, so it was a challenge to say the least,” said Russo.

As challenging and fierce as the competition was, this project relied heavily on the direction of Russo and her abilities to lead.

“Before I came to CSUSB I didn’t see myself as a filmmaker. It wasn’t until I started taking basic film courses my freshman year that I fell in love with it.

Never would I have thought I could come this far with film making. It is crazy how something you do in a college class could allow you to win such an amazing title,”

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With some hard work and the help of her companions, Kati Russo made CSUSB proud by bringing home the Gold Award. said Russo.

She expresses how it does not matter where you receive the education but how you apply what you have learned. You can receive education from anywhere, but it is how you put it in to action that makes the difference.

Russo gives her advice for students who are interested in pursuing film-making as a career.

“Even if you have the smallest interest in film-making, pursue it! It was the best decision I ever made and it has taken me so much farther then I ever imagined.

Don’t be afraid to do something different and if you give it one hundred percent, your work will pay off.”

If you’re interested in watching this short film you can view it under “23 Hours” on YouTube.

Photo courtesy of Nancy Matias

Drag queens Pandora Boxx and Morgan McMichaels, along side Drag king Landon Cider were just a few of the superstars of the Pride Center’s “Fierce! A Night of Drag.” The crowd went wild as each took the stage and put on an unforgettable show.

Dramatic makeup and big personalities take over CSUSB Continued from Pg. 1 For any drag newcomers, the shows are usually flashy and loud, with performers lip-synching to songs that goes along with their drag persona. Some are sultry and sexy, others are high energy and acrobatic, and many are humorous and side-splitting.

Drag performer and emcee Morgan McMichaels started the show with an awesome Gwen Stefani impersonation. She sashayed down the catwalk to the tune of “Just a Girl,” and “Spiderwebs.”

The other queens included Pandora Boxx, who did a hilarious performance based on the movie “Bridesmaids;” Mayhem Miller, who seemed to be made of glitter; Sonique, who expertly exhibited her acrobatic skills; Landon Cider, the only drag king, who did a great Pitbull imper-

sonation and a side-splitting IE Cholo routine; and Raven, the “RuPaul’s Drag Race” superstar who looked beautiful in her outfits.

One of Raven’s outfits was particularly stunning; she pranced around the room in a massive brown afro and a Missoni one-piece swimsuit that was reminiscent of the 1970s.

It was also Mayhem’s birthday, so she was showered by students with ones, fives and the occasional ten or twenty.

Being an international student from Korea, I did not know what the drag show was about. When I arrived at the SMSU to watch the show, I said to my friend, “She is so beautiful,” and wondered what the drag show part of the event was.

It was a little weird at first, but as time went by, it became fun and I began to enjoy the show.

After doing a little research once I got back to my dorm my friend and I were shocked. My first reaction was that “She is not a woman, she is a man. They are all men or transgenders.”

I thought drag shows where only in Thailand since transgenders and gays are very popular there.

The Pride Center provides a platform for social justice as it is related to the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual, where they provide a safe, comfortable and open academic environment for all persons on campus.

They serve to the greater campus community, through education, advocacy and social justice. As well as educating and advocating on issues such as homophobia, heterosexism, inclusive language, and other sexual or gender identity issues.

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By MEGAN DAVIS Copy Editor

I

n the past few years indie folk bands have exploded on the music scene. But now there is a new group on the scene who is steadily gaining a large fan base and hopes to join the ranks of their indie folk icons.

The Riverside band joined together in 2010 and is comprised of college students all with extensive musical backgrounds.

The band is led by vocalist/guitarist Jaron Paschke and is backed by lead guitar Michael Perez as well as drummer/backup vocalist and CSUSB student Jake Reece.

While the band has only been together for a few years, each of its members has an impressive musical history.

Paschke, now 20, has been singing and playing guitar since he was 12 years old, and is the lyricist for the band, coming up with their innovative and creative songs.

Perez has been playing guitar for about ten years now and is proficient on the piano as well, having been familiarized with that for about 17 years.

Reece has been no stranger to the drums for his entire life. His father, also a drum enthusiast, taught him to play when he was just nine years old.

Reece went on to perfect his skills with Martin Luther King High School’s drum line throughout his high school career and has also become an instructor for drum line at a local high school in addition to playing with That Art Thou.

When asked how they came up with their name, Paschke revealed that it was actually a concept taken from a college world religions course where the class focused on Hinduism.

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Photos courtesy of Ryan Scott Welsh

Riverside based band That Art Thou joined in 2010 is motivated and inspired by singer Dallas Green from City and Colour.

The particular meaning for the phrase means to look within one’s self and be identifiable with ultimate reality. While none of the band members are particularly religious they have revealed that they all grew up in Christian households and many of their songs have religious references, including their songs “Without Me Around” and “Devil.”

When asked what the bands hopes and goals were for themselves they were quite straightforward.

Paschke stated, “If I could spend my life playing music for a living I would be totally fine with that.” Perez agreed but also stated, “It doesn’t have to be big.”

We enjoy playing and we enjoy doing it even just for ourselves.” Reece agreed wholeheartedly, stating that, “Even if we only ever play for smaller venues, it has been amazing to share these experiences with our fans.”

I myself have been to a handful of their shows and in addition to sounding great live, it was amazing to see their devoted fans standing in the audience singing along to the songs that they have memorized.

“It means the world to us to see these people come out to these small venues and support us and our music,” said Reece.

So what can you expect from That Art Thou? Apart from the amazing musical capabilities, relatable songs and swoon -worthy vocals, the band has a sense of authenticity and maturity that is hard to find.

These guys play their hearts out and by the end of their first song you feel like you have a real connection with them.

That Art Thou is currently booking shows for the upcoming months and their schedule and seven songs off their album To Say the Least are available on their Facebook.

Student Spotlight: Greenland, stand up!

By MARTIN SOLANO Staff Writer

Martin Solano | Chronicle Photos

We may not always get to do what we desire, but when you find your passion, it’s only right to chase it.

This week, I was privileged enough to interview Art major, Lena Augusta Olsen, as she took me inside the CSUSB ceramic studio.

Olsen recalls her youth growing up in Greenland, and how she began doing art.

“As long as I remember, I have always been playing, and trying to be creative. I was usually just home in my room, so I had to do something to entertain myself,” said Olsen.

However, art was not something that she thought she could find a long term career in.

After high school, she decided to study social work, hoping she could at least help people that way.

Still in Greenland and studying social work, Olsen got the opportunity to be a theater assistant for a local production company making props and sewing costumes.

It was working in theater that made her realize her true calling.

She gave up social work, applied to University of Wyoming as a Theater major and began her journey as an artist.

Olsen continued that as she got older, she began to lose interest in subjects that weren’t art related.

For her, art is, “just the most easiest, fun thing to do.”

Since the education level in Greenland is so low, Olsen left home because she felt that if she got an education, it would be

easier for her to get hired. “I wanted to get more experience and learn more.”

This is her second quarter at CSUSB and she is currently taking her fourth ceramics class as a student.

She came to CSUSB from Wyoming because she wanted the opportunity to explore more of the country.

She enjoys California’s warm weather and feels that San Bernardino is the best option for her to be in California.

As a foreign exchange student from the National Student Exchange Program, she found it hard to get accepted by a lot of other universities.

CSUSB gave her the opportunity to explore its great art program.

Currently she is focusing on ceramic projects due to her class schedule.

However, she is versatile and enjoys all forms of art.

“I enjoy working with ceramics, painting and drawing. [But] right now I mostly work with ceramics,” said Olsen.

“I can’t really see myself doing anything else” she says, “I’ve grown so much and so fast in just these two years since I’ve been here than I’ve ever been in one isolated spot,” said Olsen.

After graduating, she plans to go back home to Greenland and put everything she has learned into action.

In a country that lacks “diversity and inspiration,” Lena plans to bring her art out and work for, or start up her own production company.

Greenland is a big country with a small population of 57,000, but Olsen is skilled, passionate and determined to be noticed, reach her goals and make a difference in her homeland.

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Students express love for music outside of the classroom

By YEANA KIM Staff Writer

T

he Coyote Music Society organized the Small Ensemble Monday, Feb. 4 where students from the music department were welcome to perform any kind of music regardless of their major. It is a concert of total musical freedom.

There was no set theme but the purpose of it is just to give students a chance to express themselves in a way they may not be able to in their classes.

Also, it is a good chance for the student composers to play their own songs so

people can hear it.

Normally the hardest part for the Small Ensemble team is setting up the entire performance, such as getting all the sounds up together, but the team said they have a structure that they usually formulate with.

The program lasted one hour straight with many songs covered by multiple students.

“Baby, One More Time” by Britney Spears was performed by guitar and vocalist Mathew Zemanek.

Other songs like “His Eye On The Sparrow” by Lauryn Hill & Tanya Blount was covered by vocalist Abir Naim, Denise Tillman and piano player Peter Roeleveld.

A few students decided to create an original song performed by themselves.

Isaias Sifuentes was the guitar and vocalist in her own song, “One More Time.”

The concert occurs every quarter and it is open to the whole school. It is not just for people in the music department.

If people are interested and want to bring their own band from outside the music department they would have to fill out forms outside the office or with the Coyote Music Society, in their office in PA 219.

Auditions are held at the beginning of every quarter where aspiring artists can turn in their forms and audition.

Normally everyone who signs up plays in the concert, however prior hearings are held to make sure it is appropriate.

The money that they receive from the concert goes to scholarships for music department students.

For people who do not have experience of playing music, Zemanek said, “You don’t really have to read a textbook or read an article to know good music when you hear it.

You will see some of the students on stage that will sing, play or perform with passion for the love of the music.”

He goes on to say that audiences

should be open to whatever they hear, this way they can get a different perception of how the musicians act towards music.

Moreover, they will also have an idea of the music department and what the students are about.

Sophomore Hyun Chu enjoyed the concert very much. He mentioned, “I could see passion and love of the performers for the music through the concert.

Zemanek encourages that everyone comes to the concert and support the music department next time around. They will have a Small Ensemble Night again on May 13.

Yeana Kim | Chronicle Photos

The Coyote Music Society organizes a Small Ensemble for students to express their love for music outside of the classroom, which included covers of songs from Lauryn Hill and Britney Spears along with original songs performed by the students.

COYOTE WATCH: WATCH What do you have to say?

What if one day you woke up and you had the chance to record an album with any artist you wanted?

By ADAM GHOSSEIN Staff Writer

Brenda Luis

This week for Coyote Watch, we asked several students on campus if they were a singer, which established singer or artist would they want to be featured on their debut album.

Erick Mota

Junior

Junior

“Probably Selena Gomez. She’s the same age as me. She has a Hispanic background like me. She makes really good music like “A Year Without Rain.”

Her songs don’t have dumb lines like some of the newer ones have.”

“Miguel or Eminem. He has a really good voice and he has made a lot of good songs like ‘Adorn’ and ‘Do You’. My next choice would be Eminem, he’s the best rapper alive and it’d be an honor to have him on my album.”

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Emmanuel Rodriguez

Nancy Castillo

Senior

Freshman

“Julian Casablancas and then Bob Dylan.

Julian cause he’s modern and he writes lyrics for a band he started called The Strokes.

He opened the door for other bands and he was a big inspiration for me growing up.

He brings back classic rock music. Bob Dylan cause he’s the man. He writes so much enlightening lyrics. His music really makes you think.”

“Phora or Kendrick Lamar. Kendrick Lamar’s songs have different meanings to different people. Phora is really good and I like the fact that he’s hood but the way he talks and what he talks about in his rap is surprising. He has a good mentality.

I like Miguel’s voice and his music is enjoyable to listen to when I’m relaxing.

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Zombies can find true love too

By MARIA PERRY Staff Writer

“Warm Bodies” is not just another zombie movie.

The film’s main focus isn’t always on zombies attacking humans or getting their head shot off, but the importance love has in a person’s or monster’s (if that is an accurate term) life.

It shows the power love has through the ever-growing bond between zombie and human and how sometimes the most gruesome monsters lie inside of us.

“Warm Bodies” is number one in the box office. The film is also based on a novel by Isaac Marion, with a screenplay written by Jonathan Levine.

The cast includes John Malkovich as Grigio, Julie’s zombie-killing father; Nicholas Hoult as R, a zombie that is not like the other zombies; and Teresa Palmer as

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Zombie movies and TV shows still show popularity in 2013 with box office hit “Warm Bodies” featuring Nicholas Hoult.

Teresa Palmer (left) and Nicholas Hoult (right) show the power of love between zombie and human in Warm Bodies.

Julie, a girl who is fed up with her father Grigio’s need to protect her in a zombieridden world “Warm Bodies” gives us a new perspective on a monster that is usually seen from one side, since most wouldn’t view zombies as sentient creatures because they are too busy maintaining their hunger for human brains or flesh. This new perspective is further emphasized by the fact that the story is narrated by a zombie.

They humanize the zombies even more when they start to have them show emotions that humans would normally have, such as guilt when, in the past, zombies have usually been portrayed as creatures, which only really have one focus: survival.

The movie emphasizes that it takes more than just food to keep people going.

Humans are very social creatures that seek to be understood by others.

“Warm Bodies” doesn’t just associate this necessity to the humans hunting the zombies but also to the zombies themselves.

The zombies also experience prejudice like many people do in their lives, it is just a different type of prejudice. They were commonly thought to only be able to grunt but when the humans made contact, they learned they can also talk.

They are also associated with the monsters that are completely apathetic to the world and only want one thing, they also have a sense of how things were and how things could be and form relationships with other zombies and humans, protecting them from harm or keeping them out of danger.

Although R was not able to understand why he was protecting a human, he was able to understand she was in danger. In doing this, he showed that he cared for the enemy enough to protect them and never wanted to actually hurt anyone.

Before meeting R, Julie had only one opinion about zombies. Her father had expressed that they were dangerous creatures that will kill no matter what. When R didn’t eat her right away, she probably thought he was saving her for later. However, she gradually realized that he was protecting her.

“Warm Bodies” further emphasizes the idea that though we all look different, speak different and have different ideas, we all experience the same emotions.

Production students proving that “Local Matters”

By SHANNON LUSTER Staff Writer CSUSB’s student-produced TV show, “Local Matters,” provides students with the opportunity to gain real-world knowledge of the entertainment industry while attending college.

The first show is scheduled to air on Feb. 12 and 14 at the top of each hour from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Inland Empire Media Group’s channel 3, according to James Trotter, video production coordinator at Academic Computer and Media.

A story showcasing famous comedian Gabriel Iglesias’ recent performance at Coussoulis Arena hits the “Local Matters” channel on YouTube Feb. 21, according to student producer Taylor Ruthford.

Students write, produce, film and edit a minimum of three stories by the end of the quarter.

Rehearsals occur before filming in the production lab here on campus, providing students with the chance to familiarize themselves with different roles like the director, news-anchors, switcher and others.

Filming often takes place in the lab on and off campus in locations like Saturation Fest, which is an annual art and music festival in downtown Riverside.

Students have the chance to edit their stories in the production lab on campus.

Every computer has the editing software such as Final Cut Pro 7 and 10 installed.

The story topics have ranged from gold panning in the California desert, to the steps on how coffee is made in a factory, as well as other stories currently in

the works.

“Local Matters” may team up with KVCR, a TV station owned by San Bernardino Valley College, to collaborate on working together towards producing more shows, which may happen as soon as next year, according to Professor Mike Wichman.

Wichman and the students sometimes have meetings at the beginning of the class time where they all sit down around a table in the production lab to watch and constructively critique each other’s stories in a friendly environment, fostering team growth.

Students can create their reels, a collection of stories they have worked on and take it with them on job interviews to show potential employers, making this class a great stepping stone between the academic world and the workplace, according to Wichman.

Ruthford agrees that “Local Matters” is, “a great jumping point and a bridge from school to the actual business world.”

This class is offered every fall, winter and spring quarter.

“I would recommend taking ‘Local Matters’ to my friends,” said student Mario Orellana.

Spring quarter is just around the corner and many students are signing up for classes or preparing to sign up for them and should take note of the experience they can gain from joining “Local Matters.”

Seize the opportunity to become part of the “Local Matters” team by enrolling in the TV production class this upcoming spring quarter.

Shannon Luster | Chronicle Photos

CSUSB students apply real life production skills to “Local Matters” show filmed on campus and aired on IEMG’s channel.

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Arts & Entertainment My Bloody Valentine follows up decades later with MBV

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My Bloody Valentine released their long anticipated album titled MBV on Feb. 2 that proves that nothing has changed.

By ZYRUS CRUZ Staff Writer Mellow, dark and warm guitar sounds fill the ears of listeners of the new album by the band My Bloody Valentine.

My Bloody Valentine is, "One of the most unique bands of the alt-rock era, introducing a groundbreaking concoction of discordant effects and fragile melodies and kick-starting Britain’s late eighties dreampop scene,” according to Rolling Stone.

The long anticipated album, titled MBV, was released Feb. 2 on the band's website.

According to telegraph.co.UK, it has taken My Bloody Valentine 22 years to make a follow up to their classic 1991 album Loveless. The web also mentions that

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the band has become a mythic rock band in their absence.

My Bloody Valentine has joined the ranks of top artists such as Jay-Z, Kanye West and other chart-toppers with their release this past Saturday.

According to huffingtonpost.com, “The band released the album on their website on Saturday night, and the site promptly crashed under the burden of what must be an impressive amount of traffic.”

I'm surprised the site crashed due to the amount of traffic. Honestly, I can't believe that it received as many visitors as it did.

MBV consists of nine songs all displaying emotions with excessive use of instruments of a guitar rather than words.

The guitars are overpowering and it was hard to hear the lyrics to the song. I was reading the lyrics and trying to follow it in the song, but it still wasn't clear or easy to follow along.

Pitchfork.com states, “The guitar has become synonymous with regression, a symbol used to evoke something from the past. And that might seem at first equally true here, since the tone of Shields' guitar is so clearly connected to the sounds he pioneered two decades ago."

"But no one believes more deeply than Kevin Shields in the expressive power of the processed guitar, and the music here turns out to be more about feeling than style.”

As for the songs on the track, it just depends on your taste.

“After the first track I was hooked. I must have listened to this album over four times already,” said student John Cummings.

I could barely stand listening to this album one time, the thought of a second listen scared me.

Others do not feel the same way for this bands new album and after listening to the first track “She Found Love,” that was enough for student Jacklyn Herpacio.

“It’s kind of dark. I feel scared when I listen to this type of music,” said Herpacio.

It seems that the album did not live up to the hype.

I felt that this was a very dark album and you either have to be on something to understand what the tracks are trying to say or you have to love the sound of blaring guitar strings.

If I was more into emo, gothic or rock genres this would definitely hit, but I'm not.

So if you are looking to get your special someone a gift on Valentine’s one may want to pass on My Bloody Valentine’s MBV, otherwise you may get one bloody valentine.

Sports Women’s basketball dominates at home Chronicle Page 14

By BRENDA ACUNA Asst. News Editor

Guard Eliza Dy’s agility outdid the Bronco’s inherent toughness last Friday as the Coyotes pulled a 65-57 win over Cal Poly Pomona, improving to 8-11 overall and 6-9 in the CCAA. Dy was a threat to the Broncos offense early in the first half, reaching low to grab the ball away from Pomona’s forward Ashley Boggs.

Both teams traded baskets early in the first half with CPP up 7-6 in the first three minutes into the game.

Their slight lead was short lived as the Coyotes had a 7-2 run, capitalizing on the Broncos’ multiple turnovers.

About twenty minutes after the game, Eliza Dy stood outside the locker room with an ice pack pressed heavily against her knee.

“We had a series of travels that shortened our run, but we pulled through,” said Dy. Dy, recovering from ACL surgery, showed no signs of pain on the court as she finished with 11 points, eight of those at the free throw line.

Equally impressive was junior Taylor Gipson, who scored 18 points and had 5 rebounds off the bench.

The Coyotes (8-11), coming off a road loss to Cal State Dominguez Hills, were dominant in the first half, jumping out to leads of 11-7 and 25-18.

They were up 27-20 at halftime.

After struggling in the first half the Broncos, who played without their top scorer Jennifer Judge,

closed the gap by 4 points early in the second 29-25.

The Coyotes acted quickly to strengthen their lead, but Pomona forward Ashley Boggs snapped the 6-0 CSUSB run with a three-pointer from the left corner, cutting the lead to 37-30.

After Gipson knocked down a shot to put the Coyotes’ lead at 47-36 with eight minutes to play, the Broncos used a 10-0 run to make it a one possession game.

But the Pomona defense failed to slow down Gipson who demolished their chances of taking the lead, scoring her second 3-pointer of the game at the 5-minute mark and maintaining the lead to the end.

In the end, the Coyotes finished with a 65-57 win, with four team members in double figures.

They had 24 points in the paint, the Broncos, 26.

Gipson was prolific on offense and defense, averaging 18 points in her last three games.

She downplayed her effort afterward, saying merely, “practice makes me get better when it comes to pressure shooting.”

The triumph was most notable for the Coyotes getting to the line, scoring a season high 20 on 28 attempts.

CSUSB had the largest lead by 11 points in the second half.

“We’re playing better team ball,” said a terse Dy after the game. “We’re playing more of a running game.”

Taylor summed it up more succinctly, saying, “man-to-man defense contributed to our win.”

The victory snapped the Coyotes’ four-game losing streak against the Broncos, who left knowing that the Coyotes are tougher.

About twenty

minutes after the game, Eliza Dy stood outside the locker room with an ice pack pressed heavily against her knee.

“We had a series of travels that shortened our run, but we pulled through,” said Dy.

Brenda Acuna | Chronicle Photo

Freshman Adriana Brodie fights between two of Cal Poly’s Broncos to retrieve the rebound.

Sports

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By INNO SITA

we are hoping to fight even stronger.

Our goal is to learn from our previous performances and figure out how to fix CSUSB Women’s Water Polo team that,” said junior driver Alison Glaser. are diving down a tough season start but “This year, the team is so strong, they are still rising up strong. we have a ton of great players,” said After coming so close to a win dur- junior goalkeeper Kelsey Purkiss. “We ing overtime in their third season game have a different vibe on the team this against Whittier College on Jan. 27, year. We’re extremely motivated and althey still remain positive and ready to ways working towards our goals.” win.

“We decided this year that our main Since they were close to grasping goal is to work on our communication,” their first win, the Coyotes according to Glaser. “As will have another chance long as we keep working to face the same team on on it, we will eventually March 22. get to the next level.”

The Coyotes are lookHead coach and foring forward to proving mer CSUSB water polo themselves and are confiplayer Sarah Reneker bedent they’ll win the rest of lieves that this new team is their games. working hard.

The double header “We have a lot of little weekend against UC San things to work on, which Diego and CSU Northridge is good compared to huge Kelsey Purkiss on Feb. 2 was arguably the things, so [these] little Goalkeeper toughest games they played. things will end up taking As a new team, the care of the big picture,” players are establishing their goal—to said Reneker. provide the best performance for a great “I’m confident that it will allow victory. us to outshine the teams that are on UC San Diego, which has an over- our level or lower ones. It’s a learning all record of 6-1, picked up two wins experience, therefore I use it as a win at Cal Baptist to become the 7th rank even though it’s a loss. We gain a lot team. They came out very strong on the of strength and knowledge from those first half of both games. games.”

According to junior utility Shelby She added, “their performances McCliman, believes this was the best compared to the first, it’s unreal. they played all year.

They give me their all and efforts “We came out fighting hard, we every single time. They constantly conended up losing, but we will still do tinue to work on everything I asked the best as we always have. Next week, them work on.”

Staff Writer

“We’re

extremely motivated and always working towards our goals.”

Water polo working hard in and out of water

Inno Sita | Chronicle Photo

Men’s basketball powers through weekend

By BRANDON LANDRUM Staff Writer

The CSUSB men’s basketball team is still on fire and continues to play great basketball extending their winning streak to six.

The Coyotes played their last two games on the road in Los Angeles against the Golden Eagles of CSU Los Angeles on Feb. 1, and then headed to Carson to take on the Toros of CSU Dominguez Hills on Feb. 2.

The Coyotes were in for a battle against the Golden Eagles, escaping with a 67-66 win in dramatic fashion.

In the first half, the Coyotes got off to a rusty start but quickly bounced back with the help of junior guard Brian Goins and sophomore Jamari Simmons.

Both Goins and Simmons scored nine points. As a team in the first half, the Coyotes shot 13-31 from the field and 5-10 from the three-point line.

The Coyotes went into halftime trail-

Brandon Landrum | Chronicle Photo

The Coyotes continue to improve and excel during practice.

ing the Golden Eagles 39-42.

In the second half, the Coyotes decided that they have to come out and be aggressive in order to get the win.

Standing in the Coyotes way of winning was the tough defense of the Golden Eagles. The Coyotes shot 30 percent from the field in the second half and managed to shoot 66 percent from the free throw line.

Towards the end of the game, the Coyotes had trailed 66-65 with 10 seconds to go with the ball in their possession.

Junior Joshua Gouch put up a shot attempt and missed but Kwame Alexander was there for the last second tip in as the buzzer sounded that lifted the Coyotes to a 67-66 win.

“It was a good win and I’m glad we were able to extend the winning streak. It was hard to get the momentum going but at the end we came out with the victory,” said Alexander.

The Coyotes traveled to Carson for Saturday’s game to take on the Toros of CSU Dominguez Hills.

In the first half, the Coyotes got off to a slow start but picked up the pace as they went on. Goins started off hot in the first half hitting 3-4 from beyond the threepoint line and 5-8 from the field leading all scores with 15 points in the first half. Alexander was right behind him with six points.

Going into halftime, the Coyotes were trailing 41-43.

In the second half, the Coyotes got back to their winning traits as they gained momentum and kept rolling.

Alexander led the second half with 15 points and grabbed five rebounds, along Continued on Pg. 16

Sports

Monday, February 11 2013

Baseball bats in another win

By KRISTOPHER SARIKAS Staff Writer

The CSUSB Coyotes tamed the Azusa Pacific Cougars with a final score of nine to five on Feb. 7 advancing to a season record of 3-0.

At the end of the first inning the Coyotes had zero runs and one hit by outfielder Aaron Beckley, with one runner left on base.

During the second inning the Coyotes took the lead scoring the first run of the game, with a home run from first basemen Andrew Harrison and ended the inning with three hits and two runners on base.

Later in the fourth inning the Cougars showed their first signs of life, scoring two runs on a triple by Cougar outfielder Domenic Biagini which brought in two RBIs. In ad-

dition, Azusa outfielder Richie Brown doubled down, allowing Biagini to reach home plate, making the score 1-3 in Azusa’s favor.

Coyote Infielder Jake Pilkerton answered and scored a run in the fourth, making the score 2-3 in favor of the Cougars.

During the fifth inning, Coyote infielder Curtis Cassise scored on a sacrifice fly by infielder Trevor McMaster tying up the game 3-3.

The Coyotes regained control during the sixth inning with a score by Pilkerton on a single by shortstop Christian Gomez.

The Cougars were unable to score during the sixth inning after Cougar infielder Joel Belk struck out at the plate.

The Coyotes took a commanding lead during the seventh inning when outfielder Michael Castello brought in two runners with a home run making the score 7-3.

The Cougars answer back in the eighth inning scoring two runs making the score 7-5 in the Coyotes' favor.

Later in the final inning the Coyotes increased their lead to seal the deal, scoring two more runs on a home run by infielder

Billy Hamilton making the final score 9-5.

Before the season started, Head Coach Don Parnell stated the team's most prominent weakness was their youth.

However the young team has proven to be a force to be reckoned with.

Castello led the Coyotes with three RBIs and Hamilton followed close behind with two RBIs. Junior pitchers James Trebus and Kerry Kelley struck out 11 Azusa Cougars, eight for Trebus and three for Kelley.

Seniors Andrew Harrison, Billy Hamilton, and Michael Cas-

tello all hit home runs, contributing to the Coyote victory.

Furthermore, the Cougars were only able to make five hits against the Coyotes leaving the diamond with a 1-3 record for the season.

In addition after that game the all time series between Azusa Pacific and CSUSB stands at 1313.

On the other hand, the Coyotes continue to display their dominance this season increasing their record to 3-0 for the season.

Come out to Fiscalini field this Thursday and Friday at 2 p.m. as the Coyotes take on the Cal Poly Pomona Broncos.

Kristopher Sarikas | Chronicle Photos

The team takes a rest in the dugout during practice while head coach Don Parnell talks to them.

Coyotes unable to keep up with Tritons

By ANTHONY MORALES Staff Writer

This past Wednesday the Coyote softball team lost both of their games against the second ranked team in the nation, UC San Diego Tritons with a disappointing loss of 8-0 in the opener and 8-2 in the second game.

During the first game senior infielders Alyssa Flores and Monica Ferguson and sophomore outfielder Victoria Lievanos were the only players to have base hits in the opener.

Unfortunately their efforts weren’t enough to put the Coyotes on the scoreboard and they were left scoreless at the end of the fifth inning when the game was called to an end.

The Tritons, on the other hand, came in strong since the start and scored four of their eight runs in the second inning.

Commenting on their first official loss against UCSD head coach Tacy Duncan said, “It was a tough game, we didn’t play our best. We made a lot of little mistakes and a lot of inexperience out on the field.”

Freshman pitcher Kacey Cota said, “I think we’re going to do so good [sic] against UCSD, a whole lot better than Saturday.”

In game two, the Coyotes looked for a win but were quickly left behind when the Tritons scored six runs in the first inning.

The Coyotes’ defense stood strong for the next four innings keeping the Tritons scoreless until the sixth inning when they scored their last two runs.

Hopes remained high when Flores managed to hit a solo home run during the second inning that brought in the first run for the Coyotes.

Meanwhile, shortstop Jacqueline Lopez had an RBI that brought home out-

Men’s basketball dominates Continued from Pg. 15 with sixth man Simmons who came off the bench scoring eight points. At the end, the Coyotes beat the Toros 80-71.

The Coyotes had three players in double figures: Alexander had 21 points, Goins had 19 points and off the bench Simmons had 15 points.

“It was a good win against CSU

Dominguez Hills because they were in third place and it knocked them out of their play,” said Simmons.

With their six game winning streak, the CSUSB men’s basketball team is looking to take home two more wins this week.

The Coyote will take on the Wildcats of CSU, Chico Feb. 15 and the Warriors of CSU Stanislaus Feb. 16.

fielder Charlotte Galzote to score the second and last run for the Coyotes.

Unfortunately, the Coyotes were left empty handed at the end of the weekend Battling against a competitive team, Duncan admitted, “I guess if we we’re going to lose to somebody might as well lose to somebody whose ranked second in the nation.”

During Tuesday’s practice the team was working hard on drills to come together as a whole. Pitchers were drilled on hitting their spots and being ahead of the batters.

Duncan said, “We’re working on slot defense, bunk coverage, first and third and our steals. We need to fix a few things and have a different approach.”

Out of nine starters on the team, six of them are freshman and sophomores who have a lot to learn according to Duncan.

“We have a young team and they made little mistakes they haven’t learned from yet.

Playing at this level is a big difference from high school ball to their first college game,” stated Duncan, “They have a lot to learn and improve on.”

Anticipating to come back on the field is senior player Britney Butler, who has suffered from a Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) injury.

She’s currently waiting to get cleared from her doctor to play once again.

The team hoping to improve and comeback even better than before, the Coyotes are ready to take on the Hawks of Chowan University in the Leadoff Classic on Feb. 15.

Anthony Morales | Chronicle Photos