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President Donald J. Trump walks up to the podium to deliver his Inaugural Address to the nation at the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. before being sworn in as the 45th President at the 58th Presidential Inauguration on Jan. 20, 2017.

Trump’s first week as President

By Arturo Brooks Staff Writer President Donald J. Trump and former President Barack H. Obama carried out a peaceful transfer of power, which was witnessed by not only America but the entire world during the Inaugural Address on Jan. 20.

Throughout Trump’s speech many things were said. Trump mentioned how Americans must come together, how we bleed the same blood, how color doesn’t matter and that we are all patriots.

“This is your day. This is your celebration,” stated Trump.

Trump even mentioned how he is going to rebuild our infrastructure using his two simple plans.

“Buy American and Hire American,” said Trump, simply.

In his plan to make America great again, Trump explained that we would rebuild our infrastructure by restoring things such as schools, roads, railways, etc in order to relieve people from welfare and back to work.

Trump criticized politicians during his

speech, stating that they are all talk and no action, and saying that they are constantly complaining.

Even though Trump took a shot at politicians, Rep. Aguilar of the 31st district has some concerns about our Commander in Chief.

“While I respect the office of the presidency, I harbor deep concerns about the man who has assumed the position. Donald Trump spent eighteen months normalizing racism and sexism,” stated Aguilar.

“He called Mexicans rapists and criminals, proposed unconstitutional bans and

registries for Muslim Americans, bragged about sexually assaulting women, mocked Americans with disabilities, and the list goes on,” added Aguilar.

In the closing statements of Trump’s Inaugural Address he stated, “Together we will make America strong again. We will make America wealthy again. We will make America proud again. We will make America safe again. And yes, we will make America great again.”

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Sex trafficking in the Inland Empire

By Noe Ramos Staff Writer

Opinion

The topic of sex trafficking makes its way in a event at the San Manuel Student Union (SMSU).

The Osher Adult Re-entry Center (OARC) hosted an event for staff and students regarding the issues of domestic violence and sex trafficking on Jan. 24.

The event consisted of several guest speakers regarding to the topic of sex trafficking and domestic violence in the Inland Empire with the intention of building awareness of the growing issue of sex traf-

ficking.

“I’ve had a lot of conversations with faculty and staff who are very unaware of how prolific sex trafficking is and want more information,” said Asia Pham, one of the organizers of the event.

Pham is a fourth year student and one of the faculty members of the OARC. “Also being a college student, one’s schedule is very limited, and to get the chance to go out to an event is very improbable, but if we bring it here then it increases the likelihood that people are going to come,” continued Pham.

Other organizers of the event included

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Performers spreading awareness of sex trafficking and domestic violence through spoken word and dance.

people from the Women’s Resource Center and the Title IX office.

The event featured speakers that were CEOs of different organizations dedicated to spreading awareness, performers expressing and illustrating messages people don’t see at first glance and a survivor telling their own firsthand experiences.

Throughout the event, each speaker discussed various ways of spreading awareness.

“There are different kinds of trafficking and different ways that they are reputed. A lot of it has to do with grooming, that is the reason I wrote the book “The Grooming of America’s Teenagers,’” said Opal Singleton. Opal is the CEO of Millions Kids and serves on the Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force for Riverside County.

A guest speaker who is survivor and advocate for domestic violence, told her story.

“I told myself I couldn’t do this anymore, I needed to fill a hole that was inside of me [...] I felt that I could fill this hole by being here today,” said the survivor.

Among the guest speakers at the event were two performers that had gone on stage to spread awareness through art, such as

interpretive dance and spoken word poetry.

Updates in the community were announced by Debbie Martis, another speaker at the event, who mentioned the opening of a home in Riverside for those that have fell victim to sex trafficking and domestic violence.

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Poster of the event, “Sex Trafficking Here at Home.”

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Politics

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Betsy DeVos Secretary of Education nominee

By Jarrod Walley Staff Writer

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Protestors at the beginning of the march, waiting in front of the International Jewelry Plaza near Pershing Square.

Women’s March paticipants in front of the Los Angeles Times building, holding up their signs of protest.

By Brittanie Gutierrez

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been until recently that I’ve finally realized that retweeting and sharing liberal content on social media, as well as the occasional Activists and protesters gathered in donation to Planned Parenthood, just isn’t the streets of Downtown Los Angeles to enough anymore. I have to actually demtake part in the historic Women’s March on onstrate what I believe in. This is why I Jan. 21. Los Angeles was just one of many marched,” continued Loera. cities that held the march, which originated Women, men and children of all ages in Washington D.C. shouted “My body, my choice; her body, The march started from Pershing her choice,” and signs with similar slogans Square and would have lead up to City were held up and placed around the city.

Hall but due to the amount of protesters, “Despite the advances that women the march split up and took over many have made, we still have a long way to go blocks in the City of Angels. to reach equality and I worry that we are According to the in a delicate place. We Women’s March LA are being faced with the Twitter page, an estipossibility of moving mated 750,000 people backwards instead of attended. forward,” said march atWomen’s reprotendee Gabriela Denice, ductive rights, immigra39. tion, LGBTQ support The unprecedented Protestor Rose Gutierrez and human rights were amount of protesters some of the motives bepresent broke up into hind thousands of people walking. smaller groups and marched on different “I’ve always been passionate about streets, closing down many of them. women’s rights and more so immigration The march officially began at 9 a.m. in reform because that was and is something the morning and went on until 4 p.m. in the that affects my family and me directly,” afternoon, but many continued to march said protester Rebeca Loera, 21, who like for the cause after 4 p.m. many other Latinos in the United States, “It is imperative that women send a has family that immigrated to this country. loud, clear, and unmistakable message,” “But the funny thing is that it hasn’t said participant Rose Gutierrez.

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“It is imperative that women send a loud, clear, and unmistakable message.”

“IKEA HAS BETTER CABINET CHOICES,” reads one sign.

Main crowd of march, breaking off into smaller protests.

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Jan. 23

Man bites off his roommate’s ear from fear of Trump deporting him.

Jan. 26

Shia LaBeouf arrested at antiTrump rally after allegedly attacking Neo-Nazis in New York city.

Jan. 25

Texarkana’s Hits 105 radio bans Madonna due to Women’s March on Washington speech.

Jan. 26

Flint drinking water meets federal standards for lead.

Jan. 25

Kylie Jenner dodged lawsuit regarding plagiarism due to Instagram post.

Jan. 27

John Hurt, Oscar-nominated star of “The Elephant Man,” died at age 77.

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The Senate committee decision for Betsy DeVos’s nomination for Secretary of Education was postponed to Jan. 31, after troublesome hearing for her confirmation.

The hearing for DeVos took place last Tuesday, Jan. 17, before the Senate committee regarding her nomination for Secretary of Education. It was televised and also made available online by Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network (C-SPAN).

The Secretary of Education is responsible for—among with other duties—overseeing educational policies, managing Federal Aid banks and distributing millions in Pell Grants. All of these are directly related to federally-funded schools, including CSUSB. There is some concern in the Senate about whether DeVos is qualified for the position based on how she answered the questions from the committee members.

The concern is being notably directed from the Democrat side.

“Should we make public colleges and universities tuition free?” Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders asked DeVos. “So, that every family in America, regardless of income, will have the ability to have their kids get a higher education?”

DeVos did not directly respond to the question; she instead replied, “We can work together, and we can work hard, to make sure higher education is more affordable for young people. And I would look

right away,” said Martis.

According to student Tasha Tanner, the event opened her eyes to a new perspective of the world. “[...] Especially what’s happening in our own city, it’s a shame of what other human beings are doing to other human beings because they feel like they can,” said Tanner.

“It’s not right and I wish people would have a better understanding of what to do in a situation like this, whether they know

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focus on private/charter [schools] will leave out students experiencing poverty.”

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forward to that opportunity if confirmed.”

Many of the other committee members’ questions were met with similar answers from DeVos. Virginia Senator Tim Kaine was given unsatisfactory answers to his question regarding equal accountability for federally-funded schools.

“If confirmed, will you insist on equal accountability in any K-12 school or educational program that receives federal funding?” asked Senator Kaine.

“I support accountability,” responded DeVos, to which Senator Kaine responded again, emphasizing the word equal. However, DeVos’ answer had not changed.

In addition to the unfavorable responsJarrod Walley | Chronicle Photo es DeVos gave, her background is also in Jack H. Brown Hall, the College of Business and Public Administration, one of the institutions that DeVos could impact. question. DeVos’ resumé in higher education includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in vate institutions, and having been an advo- the public school systems could hinder her Business Administration and Political Sci- cate for the charter school systems, DeVos confirmation. ence from Calvin has not develCSUSB and other state institutions are College—a prioped adequate impacted by the decisions and policies the vate institution. knowledge of Secretary of Education makes; therefore “While I the public-school the nominee needs to be well informed. don’t follow polisystem which her The hearings for secretary positions tics, I’ve heard a nominated posi- are for the nominees to win the votes of lot of controversy tion focuses on. the committee members in order to be conregarding if she is When asked firmed for the position. DeVos’ hearing has qualified or not,” about what poli- generated more questions than it satisfied, Student Matt Soliz said student Amcies he would causing the committee to postpone their ber Canchola. like to see implemented if DeVos was decision.

“Personally, I feel like if you are go- confirmed, student Matt Soliz responded, Chairman Lamar Alexander gave the ing to be the Secretary of Education, you “None of the policies she’s been proposing committee an extra week to submit written should have a minimum of a master’s de- in Michigan.” questions to DeVos, and for her responses. gree. If a college professor is required to “Her focus on private/charter [schools] The day for the committee’s decision for have one, why not the Secretary of Educa- will leave out students experiencing pov- the confirmation or denial of DeVos as Section?” added Canchola. erty,” continued Soliz. retary of Education has been extended to Having been educated solely in priDeVos’ lack of sufficient knowledge in Jan. 31.

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President Donald J. Trump signs Presidential Memorandum Regarding Construction of Keystone XL Pipeline. the person or if they are just a bystander.

No one should ever have to go through this alone,” continued Tanner.

Pham mentioned that it is important for people here at school to have tangible ways of connecting with the community.

She invites everyone to assist in spreading awareness for sex trafficking and domestic violence; there is no need to specialize in subjects such as psychology or criminal justice.

controversy, stated that “I keep in mind that the highest office held in the United States needs a element of respect.”

Another student, Matthew Miller, stated their concerns about Trump regarding his ego.

“If Trump can step out of his own comfort zone and ego, that of itself can make America Great Again,” said Miller.

During our commander in chief’s first week he’s been quite busy signing memorandum after memorandum, putting his pens to work.

Some are controversial and others might be better for America.

The first was the Executive Order Minimizing the Economic Burden of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Pending Repeal.

This memorandum allows states to have more flexibility and to control and allow more opportunities for a free and open healthcare market.

Trump signed a memorandum, the Presidential Memorandum Regarding Withdrawal of the United States from the

Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations and Agreement. This memorandum would represent American people and make sure our financial well-being would be in all negotiations.

A memorandum for Construction of American Pipelines was signed, as well as the very controversial Dakota Access Pipeline.

The memorandum stated that, “(i) with regard to iron or steel products, that all manufacturing processes for such iron or steel products, from the initial melting stage through the application of coatings, occurred in the United States.”

This memorandum affects the Dakota Access Pipeline. They must submit another “Pipeline Approval Review” that must be approved by the Assistant Secretary of the Army or Civil Works and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).

This means that they must be approved again.

As stated before in the prior memorandum Construction of American Pipelines, it must be American made steel and iron nothing from a foreign country. This will potentially create more jobs here in America.

Trump’s campaign heavily relied on immigration.

Keeping his promise, the Executive Order: Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Improvements has been enforced.

This allows “the immediate construction of a physical wall on the southern border, monitored and supported by adequate personnel so as to prevent illegal immigra-

tion, drug and human trafficking, and acts of terrorism.”

Rep. Pete Aguilar had a few things to say about Trump’s memorandums.

“President Trump should focus on creating good-paying jobs, supporting veterans and protecting Social Security and Medicare. Instead, he’s prioritized building a wall that will cost taxpayers billions of dollars, cutting federal funds for cities throughout the nation, stripping Americans of affordable health care and green-lighting environmentally dangerous pipelines,” said Aguilar. If you are curious about Trump’s recent actions, visit whitehouse. gov/blog.

Memorandums Discussed Jan. 20

Executive Order Minimizing t h e Economic Burden of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Pending Repeal

Jan. 23

Presidential Memorandum Regarding Withdrawal of the United States from the Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations and Agreement

Jan. 24

Presidential Memorandum Regarding Construction of American Pipelines; Keystone XL Pipeline; Dakota Access Pipeline

Jan. 25

Executive Order: Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Improvements

Visit whitehouse.gov/blog for more info.

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Community Students discuss graduation plans

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Amber Childress | Chronicle Photo

Although college is supposed to be a four year plan intended for all students, not every student agrees.

Some students see college as a process that every student has to go through at their own pace in order to advance.

“The process of graduating is everything you’ve done to get you to finish,” stated student Jackie Barajas.

“It’s the hard work you put in for years, the long hours of studying, the stress, and everything else that comes with it,” added Barajas.

Other students consider requirements that must be fulfilled as a determining factor in one’s graduation plan.

“Before you start taking classes for

your major you have to go through a process of taking the general education classes,” said student Joshua Flores.

“There are a lot of classes that you have to take before you can even start to think about graduating,” added Flores.

At a four year university, students have a set time frame to graduate in. Some students see this time frame easy to achieve.

“Four years is a perfect time to graduate in. Especially since I already had my major picked out before I started taking classes. I just had it figure out my concentration,” stated student Marin Cachu.

“College is a process [...] it’s a doable process in four years if you take it year by year, not four years at a time,” stated Marin Cachu.

For instance, some students may change their major to suit what fits them

best in order to graduate in the term they desire.

“If I wouldn’t have changed my major I would have finished in four years or sooner,” stated student Susana Alcaraz.

“It all just depends on if you have your major picked out before you start college and if you stick with it throughout the year,” added Alcaraz.

There is also the case students are unsure of their graduation time frame because of non-academic reasons.

“There are seasons where I need to focus more time on other responsibilities and can only take the minimum amount of units,” stated student Jackie Barajas.

“Then there are other seasons when I can take the max amount of units and still perform well,” continued Barajas.

As students set goals to graduate

within 4 years, there is also a degree of societal pressure placed on them to graduate within what can be considered an ideal time frame.

“If there wasn’t this big amount of social pressure to graduate in four years then I wouldn’t have pushed myself as hard to finish in four years. The bad thing about it is the attitude towards exceeding the four years,” stated student Jackie Barajas.

“When society has these goals set for people and you go outside those goals it is socially unacceptable, but if you push yourself to exceed those goals you are socially acceptable,” said student Joshua Flores.

The fact of the matter is each student determines their own graduation timeline.

By Stanisha Parker Staff Writer

Winokur added that he was part of a music group in Redlands for a year.

“I looked around and said ‘How come we don’t have a big band? There’s enough of us here that play those type of instruments that we should have a jazz big band.’ then everybody was like, ‘Yeah, that’s a great idea-you should make it happen.’ So here I am,” said Winokur.

“This is our fourth year [...]. We started off as an offshoot of that group, but now, we’ve become our own thing,” he continued.

If you are wondering how the band created their name, Winokur explained that “we named ourselves after our lovely mountain that catches fire.”

Fun fact: Winokur has a running joke that goes,”Little Mountain Big Band— we’re on fire!” which his fellow band

Big band brings jazz Little Mountain Big Band rippled the air with funk and Chicago tunes during their free concert this past Saturday at the Bing Wong Auditorium Feldheym Central Library in San Bernardino.

Dr. Robert Winokur, band director, explained in detail about the types of genre the band covers and how their style sets them apart from other musical groups.

Their covers range from jazz composer and bassist Charles Mingus to singer and multi-instrumentalist Stevie Wonder and play some original music.

“We’ve concentrated on music that’s not typical of a big band [...] No one has that particular arrangement we do,” explained Winokur.

members playfully hates.

The band kicks off the show with “Mercy Mercy Mercy” by Joe Zawinul.

Linda Yeh, the program coordinator answers why Little Mountain Big Band were contacted to perform.

“Well, I know the head of this band, Robert Winokur, and he suggested performing here and I thought it was a great idea. I’m always on the lookout for different programs,” said Linda Yeh. “Well, so many [concerts] are so expensive[...] our mission at the library is to have entertainment and education for people [...]. To bring the community together, to get people to come to the library who might not normally would not come to see that we have all kinds of things happening and the people who are regulars to the library- to give them something extra,” continued Yeh.

“What makes it worthwhile is that there are musical moments on stage and [in the] rehearsal room where everything sounds right and feels good [...] this really warm feeling [...],” said saxophonist Dr. Marcus Willshure.

“Like euphoria-all of your problems are melted away. You’re with the bandin the moment. Just happy[...] happy and free,” continued Willshure.

Willshure further explained that coordinating meet times and rehearsals are challenging, but ultimately, the finished project is worth it.

They will be performing on campus April 26, 2017 at 6:00 pm on exact location still in the works.

Learn more about Little Mountain Big Band on their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/littlemountainbigband.

Generation Now helps SB

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make the youth aware of all the different facets available Staff Writer to them,” added Flores.

It is our moral obligation as citizens of Flores organizes San Bernardino to help guide the younger “Smash Bros.” tournaments generation to become more involved with at a local brewery, Brew Repolitical activism and civic engagement. bellion, encouraging comThis is just what San Bernardino’s petitive gamers to become Generation Now group is about. involved.

Once small but now expanding, GenPlus, there is financial eration Now has taken it upon itself to help incentive. improve the quality of life in the city by This group originally mixing its members’ love of the arts with started in 2012 and after the their love of politics. city declared bankruptcy “We want to empower people from more people from the comthe community, we saw hope in the city munity wanted to get inand wanted to restore hope in others,” said volved to help rebuild their Christian Flores, a member from Genera- city. tion Now. Flores noted that they “When you get involved with what is currently have 10 to 15 achappening in the community that’s when tive members and about half Photo courtesy of Fabian Torres you really learn and make the most dif- actively take on projects and Painting murals empowers the community to positively influence each other by encouraging them to work together. ference, our goal is to shift the culture and the others members play supportive roles. and decided to model their programs after Not only does this group stress the im- Generation Now. portance of voting to youth, they host poOne major characteristic that sets litical cartoonist drawing nights for art lov- Generation Now apart from other groups, ers. They also help feed the homeless and is that they focus on getting the youth intake part in cleaning up our local parks. volved with political engagement locally One of the parks they cleaned up, where they can make a difference, rather Seccombe Park, now has over 20 murals than on a global scale. painted on the walls thanks to Generation “I have lived here my whole life and Now’s co-founder Michael Segura. thought this is definitely something I want “I am starting to see more updates to be a part of,” said student Fabian Torres. with them recently, they are expanding fast “Generation Now had leeway with and I think they are making a better effort CSUSB and they came into one of my then the city government is,” said student classes and talked to us about what they Rudy Gamez. were doing,” continued Torres.

It is because this group has had such Join Generation Now for their upcomsuccess with getting the younger genera- ing Farmers Market Event, taking place on tion involved that similar groups in Wash- Feb. 2 at 11:00 a.m. at Court Street Square Photo courtesy of Fabian Torres ington in particular have become inspired for some tasty Mexican food.

Generation Now create murals meant to inspire others to take care of their communities.

By Kathleen Ramirez

Students discuss wether a four year program is adequate amount of time to graduate and receive their degrees or if it is a goal that is unachievable by most students and is only a standard set by societal pressures gor generations.

By Amber Childress Staff Writer

Community

Trump signs executive order

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President Donald J. Trump signing executive orders for improvements in the current immigration policy, by banning visas from people arriving from one of seven countries: Syria, Iraq, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen.

By Alexander Douglas Community Editor

Stanisha Parker | Staff Writer

Little Mounatain Big Band posing for a picture after playing a concert at Bing Wong Auditorium Feldheym central library.

Trump is set to sign an executive order titled “Protecting the Nation from Terrorist Attacks by Foreign Nationals” that will ban visas from seven different countries that include Syria, Iraq, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen.

These countries are explicitly listed In

Division 0, Title II, Section 203 of the 2016 Consolidated Appropriations Act. Iraq and Syria are said to be sponsors of terrorism while Libya, Somalia, and Yemen are “areas of concern,” according to the Department of Homeland Security.

With this order there may be temporary bans on visas that would last 30 days.

This could affect the various people of the community that come from these various countries who have family in these sev-

en countries.

Family members would not be able to enter the country to visit due to the order.

Professors and staff were sent a warning to tell their students from these countries not to leave the country or they might not be able to re-enter the country.

They would also grant exceptions on visa freeze of refugees entering the country to Christians and other minorities that are running away from their countries.

The government would also stop protecting illegal immigrants who have been in the US since childhood.

Community Section of the Coyote Chronicle is made possible in part by a grant from the Los Angeles Times.

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Community

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Let it snow in CSUSB

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By Brittanie Gutierrez Staff Writer

By Nylles Vernon Multimedia Editor

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Poster of Princess Leia held by a protestor.

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Women belong in the resistance I have always been passionate about women’s rights; I’ve always wanted to let people know that my rights were not for negotiation.

I never imagined marching next to others with the same emotions, fears and hopes. So when Women’s March Los Angeles was formulating, I knew I wanted to take part of it.

The campus was a bit chilly last week during the annual Winter Snow Day, presented by ASI and the Recreation and Wellness Center (Rec Center).

Snow was spread out in front of Pfau library for visitors to play, with sled and snowboard.

Many vendors were in attendance during the event such as Carl’s Jr., Mountain High and Active Rideshop, who were giving away prizes for hitting cutouts of celebrities with snowballs.

Medical student Diana Aguas heard about the event this morning and brought her son out to the Snow Day. “This is really cool that they put all this snow out here for people to play on. My son is having a lot of fun,” said Aguas.

The event was open to the public and encouraged parents to bring their families out to come enjoy the snow day filled with music, food and prizes.

The event was a great way for everyone to forget about the bad weather that we experienced and to have some fun while the sun was out.

Snowball fights, snowmen builds and event a few falls from guests were all welcomed during this year’s Snow Day. “I love the snow so this was really fun that the school would put this together. I fell a few times but hey, the snow was there to catch me,” said freshmen Cassandra Vargas.

“I really liked the environment but it’s getting a lot colder out here now that the sun just went down,” said Biology major Justin Castro.

“It might be time to head home before I end up getting sick,” continued Castro.

Opinions Being a woman devastated and afraid of the future of my rights, I deemed it vital that I went to this march; it was not an option—I had to go.

The morning of the march, I knew nothing but good things were going to happen.

After the first stop on the Metrolink, I knew this movement was going to be big; the train had reached maximum capacity with excited activists filling every seat and standing area.

Once we were in Los Angeles, adrenaline kicked in. Masses of protesters walked to Pershing Square, where the march was said to begin, but that soon changed when more and more people began show up.

I thought that the street I was on was the only street being utilized for the march, but I was so wrong.

Due to the massive crowd of supporters, the streets of LA surrounding City Hall and Pershing Square were shut down; entire streets and sidewalks were filled with people marching in solidarity.

People shouted: “My body, my choice.”

As well as, “No justice, no peace.”

“No hate, no fear, immigrants are welcome here,” too.

Signs of all kinds were held up with pride.

One sign read, “women belong in the resistance,” with a picture of Princess Leia

(played by Carrie Fisher) behind the words.

Pictures featuring women of different ethnicities were displayed, which was served as an example of how diverse the United States is.

Signs that supported immigration, the LGBTQ community and Planned Parenthood floated throughout the crowd.

“I was feeling disheartened that we were fighting the same battle 50 years later but hopeful because of the incredible diversity standing in solidarity,” said attendee Rose Gutierrez.

Having our voices heard and progression were our goals; not retreating back to when human rights were limited to a select few. It was, is and will continue to be a battle.

This is what made this march so special. At its core, it was a feminist movement and human rights were being protested for.

Women, men, children, grandparents, wives, husbands—everyone had a reason to march, whether it was for Planned Parenthood, women’s right or immigration.

It was peaceful and gave me hope I thought I would never have.

The energy radiating from person to person just inspired me that much more.

I felt empowered as a women and as a human to fight for myself and everyone around me. I was doing this for my family, for the women in my life who taught me to be strong.

I marched for my people who came and formed a life better than they ever imagined.

I marched because keeping my voice silent would be a mistake I would regret.

“During the march I was lucky enough to find myself next to a pro-immigration group that was chanting in Spanish and I honestly felt this sense of unity that I’ve never felt before in my life. I felt blessed,” said protester Rebeca Loera.

As I sat on the train back home and though back at the last couple of hours, a sudden rush of emotions overcame my entire being and I began to cry.

The march fueled the flame in me to fight harder for my rights, my mother’s rights, for my sister, aunts, nieces and nephews. I marched for the rights of my friends, for women not only in the United States but around the world.

It made me realize that even with all the negativity around us every day, hope was a force that united everyone, determination for change and progression.

My rights are not for the taking—my rights are my own. Women’s rights are in fact human rights.

As I sit and think about what I took part in, my grandfather’s words keep running through my mind: “With will and determination, you can accomplish anything.”

Features

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Monday, janruary 30, 2017

Truth, lies and bullshit A panel disussing the many events that have taken place throughtout the election

Features

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Restaurants of yesteryear

Pancakes, steaks and seafood are not the only things found at this vintage resturant

By Genely Barajas

By Clairissa Gonzalez Staff Writer

Genely Barajas | Chronicle Photos

Staff Writer A heated panel discussion, “Truth, Lies and Bullshit,” led by faculty members took place on Jan. 25 in an effort to seek out fraught topics and current events.

The panel consisted of psychology professors Dr. Matthew Davidson, Dr. Chris Naticchia and Chairman of Philosophy Dr. Tony Roy. The Pine Room in the lower Commons, served as a safe place where many members of the Inland Empire voiced their concerns about President Donald Trump.

The panel began with Roy defining the meanings of truth, lies and the differentiation between lying and “bullshitting.”

“It started out with really simple explanations which is great because there is a difference between bullshit and falsehood, so it quickly turned political and I thought that was very interesting,” voiced Michelle Terrazas.

Dr. Matthew Davidson discussed some facts regarding Trump and Clinton.

Davidson mentioned that according to PolitiFact, Clinton lied 26 percent of the time during her campaign.

PolitiFact also reported that Trump lied about 70 percent, yet some in the public still chose to believe that Clinton was the bigger liar.

“Donald Trump lies a lot—even things he doesn’t need to lie about,” joked Davidson. Under Trump’s presidency, our nation is becoming divided and many communities are distraught about what the next four years will bring.

Time has been spent, blood has been shed and walls have been torn down in order for groups such as those who support women’s rights, the LGBTQIA community and Dreamers to have equal rights.

Now that one man threatens to reverse all hard earned efforts, marches and protests have taken place all throughout the united states.

“Trump is nothing like we’ve ever seen before. He has grabbed power by completely going outside of democratic norms and I don’t know what that means coming forward,” said Dr. Davidson.

“Donald is losing supporters since he’s been elected and I’m speculating it’s Left to right, professors Matthew Davidson, Chris Naticchia and Tony Roy.

Audience members came flooding the event, almost causing the room to fill to its capacity. because of all the bullshitting he’s done to the media,” added Naticchia.

One audience member shared that his friend who voted for Trump, became frightened after realizing the implications of Trump’s presidency and quickly regretted his decision.

“Truth, Lies and Bullshit” ended with an open-ended discussion for students to vocalize any questions, comments or concerns they had.

“I was happy, I thought there were good discussion and questions. We were mainly concerned with we being clear about what’s going on,” said Roy. There were many participants, each with very different opinions. No disrespectful or judgemental comments were shared.

“I thought it was interesting that we could come together as Coyotes to discuss something that people are very opinionated about and do it without people getting upset,” said Wesley LockHart.

Especially now when everyone is strictly affiliated this is a proud moment for our campus to know they can have events like this that do not end in altercations.

Everyone is entitled to their opinion and should be encouraged to share them.

“In two years I would hope you all vote because if you were upset with the election, but you are a citizen who did not vote you don’t really have a voice,” continued LockHart.

“I definitely recommend another one of these, it’d be great for students to really engage in political discussions,” mentioned Terrazas.

“I feel like a lot of students are afraid of engaging in these things,” added Terrazas.

The panel discussion created a safe and respectful atmosphere for those to gain insight about politics and learn resourceful information.

“There’s nothing to be afraid of, just getting yourself out there and expressing your opinion makes all the difference,” said Terrazas.

Coyotes should continue to do their part as spokespeople and supporters so that we as a nation can voice and stand up for what the students want.

World wide knowledge

By Monica Rosales

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Contributing Writer The study abroad program at CSUSB offers countless opportunities for students to travel the world.

Imagine a world where traveling and getting an education is a combo deal. The Center of Global Managem e n t (CGM) is in Jack H. Brown Hall and the Study Abroad department is located in College of Education.

Countless programs are offered every quarter for students who want to expand their cultural knowledge.

While exploring, one can earn the educa-

tion they need in order to become wellrounded graduates.

According to studies completed within the U.S. and U.K., it was noted that students who took advantage of studying abroad were able to obtain 25% higher starting salaries compared to those who did not.That can average about $7,000 annually.

“I believe that it can give you a once in a lifetime experience,” said Ericka Zeron.

“I would experience living in a foreign country and experience different cultures. Living in the United States, I only understand how this country works and how people live here,” continued Zeron.

There is a long-term impact in students’ lives when they take advantage of studying abroad.

In fact, 98% state that it helped them better understand cultural values and biases, allowing them to view the world in a more sophisticated standpoint.

“I find education to be the most important step in anyone’s life. The environment and other aspects would make studying abroad different and great,” said Alex Rosales, student, in regards to his thoughts about applying to study abroad this year.

With international education on the rise, the number of students that have be-

gun to study abroad within the last two decades has nearly tripled.

Research has shown that these students have managed to gain better career prospective due to their new found confidence and social awareness.

“I was so excited and went through the process, I even got accepted into the program! Then I started thinking ‘is this worth it,’” said Erica Reyes, student.

Although the number of students interested in the programs is increasing, so is the cost of traveling. Many students feel that the cost of traveling is going to put them in more debt than it is worth.

CSUSB and CGM seek to inform more students of other educational options the school can provide them.

Tuition may be applied towards payment, allowing students to make payment plans through the Bursar’s Office, if necessary.

There are also multiple internships offered on the CGM website allowing students to win scholarships up to $10,000 to apply towards their international education.

Recently student Secada Combs traveled to China through a financing program.

“Even though it’s frightening to be away from home and be taken out of your comfort zone,” said Combs.

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Photo courtesy of Anne Marie

Enjoiyng a meal while sitting at a counter with music playing in the background can transport you to another time—possibly another life.

It can almost feel as if you are in a movie, waiting for a stranger in a trench coat or a troubled person with a carton of cigarettes to walk in and twist the plot of the story you are currently living. Located at 265 East 40th street in San Bernardino, California is a little place called DJ Coffee Shop, currently owned

by Terry Tahramanis.

DJ resides across the street from a McDonald’s and is located next door to Walgreens. The diner runs from 5:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday.

This diner opened in 1965 and has seen many types of people in its 52 years. The staff is friendly, and they treat everyone who enters like a friend, which in most cases they most likely are. Saturdays at 5 p.m. you might see a group of friends like Frank Abril and his, enjoying a meal together.

This cozy “sit yourself anywhere darlin’” coffee shop is 10 minutes away from CSUSB, which makes it a convenient place for students who want a quick bite off-campus.

DJ Coffee Shop has been family owned since

it opened, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner to all who take a seat at the counter or slide into a booth.

DJ has an old time feel to it and it is obvious from the moment one walks through the door that this place has a lot of charm, from the menu board with the specials written daily, to those who simply come and exchange stories with other patrons.

“The service is really good, I never have to wait longer than 10 minutes,” said Katharine Jones, who ventures to the diner every few weeks when she’s in town.

Of the recommended dishes, some personal favorites were the BLT with avocado (even though they are currently out of season) and the Greek Village Spaghetti.

I myself have been there on several occasions, grabbing a golden brown Belgian waffle for breakfast or a perfectly grilled Bacon Swiss burger for lunch.

Most of the regulars have been going to the place for years, loving its charm and of course its food.

“I go as often as I can, ever since I found the place in ‘71,” said regular patron Frank Abril.

Brittany Riley, who has worked at DJ for six years, said the summer and winter get the busiest.

If you tend to be a pickyeater the menu has many choices, from omelettes to steak dinners.

At DJ Coffee Shop the atmosphere is comfortable, and the food delicious!

Wait, but first coffee... know that whatever I order will be great quality and something that I have never tried before,” explained Synthia Vasquez, a local costumer and business owner.

At Combine you can expect speedy service, fresh coffee and dishes that will leave you wanting more.

Dishes at Combine are nothing short of exceptional, the food is freshly made and the coffee is just as exceptional as the food.

pepper and lime on sour dough garlic toast, it’s definitely a winner,” added Ricardo.

Contributing Writer Not only are the dishes remarkable so beautifully disThe Combine Kitchen (Combine) in Rancho Cuplayed—you would think its art and not food. camonga, a place where coffee lovers, meat eaters, vegans Combine is known for serving coffee on a different and vegetarians can come together as one. caliber.

The goal at Combine is simple, “introduce the comThus being unable to find at any similar premium munity to great coffee and great food at the same time, in coffee choices sim your local coffee chain, they provide the same place,” and an exclusive menu they do just that. filled with differThe Combine ent kinds of lattes.

Kitchen may be its When ordering cofown restaurant now; fee, you cannot go however it used to wrong ordering a be divided into two black coffee or a different businesses. sweetened latte.

“Half of the Besides the space was a yogurt menu, Combine shop and the other is sure to draw in half was a specialty customers with its coffee joint owned unique culture and by the same guy,” ambiance. said Ricardo, the The quiet atshift lead. mosphere makes it An exquisite way to pour a customer’s coffee, very desirable.

Chennel Booker | Chronicle Photos “The owner’s a perfect place to sister, a professional study or hang out chef, came by and with a group of suggested a food friends. menu to sell, so “It’s a perfect they tore down the place to bring my dividing wall and clients or get some combined the space, work done,” said hence creating The Emanuel Vasquez, Combine Kitchen,” local business owncontinued Ricardo. er and costumer.

Not only does The exquithe Combine have site culture of The over 30 menu items, Combine Kitchen but they have vegis an inviting place etarian, vegan, glu- The kitchen has plenty of seats for all whom wish to enjoy themeselves. that allows for a lot ten free and seasonal of creativity. options, along with quality coffee that cannot be found at “Our most popular dish would be our Avocado Toast,” “There is no end to the growth and adaptability of The your local coffee chain. exclaimed Ricardo.

Combine Kitchen,” said Ricardo, the barista and shift lead “What draws me to The Combine is the quality,I “Smashed avocado with feta cheese, cilantro, Serrano at the Combine.

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Features s r e t Let from s u o m y n o n a

By Kiara Perez Staff Writer

Students have an opportunity to create anonymous love letters in the Santos Manuel Student Union (SMSU).

The Osher Adult Re-Entry Center (OARC) started collecting letters from students on Jan. 23rd and are to be dispersed all over the campus after Valentine’s Day. “There are two ways you can get involved with the Love Letters campaign,” said OARC employee Asia La Pham.

The first way is you can nominate someone, either a student or faculty employer at CSUSB, who could use an extra dose of encouragement.

The love letters will be scattered across campus locations; ranging from classrooms to even rented out library rooms.

So far, the OARC has received more than 40 letters but there are only two weeks left.

“We have a cute stationary, pens and papers. You’ll just basically write positive messages and what we do throughout the week is take the bundles of letters and we hide them around campus,” added Pham.

Student Bethany Wattimena discussed her thoughts to me in a simple question.

“Why not make a love letter?” asked Wattimena.

When one visits the OARC, it offers an opportunity to finally create a positive impact in someone’s life through a loving act of kindness.

“Everyone in the world, at some point in their life, goes through something tough. There is really no escaping it—so it’s just to let people know there’s someone giving them a positive thought to remember that they have a choice in how they go about that situation,” said student Donnie Edison.

“Compassion and empathy [...] People I don’t think often enough put themselves in another person’s shoes, you know instead of wondering how they are getting through what they’re going through, they’re just condemning them or they’re criticizing them,” added Edison.

Savannah Whitehead, whose studying to become an elementary school teacher said, “Everyone gets caught up with their own issues all the time and we don’t really stop to see what other people are going through.”

Alondra Muñoz, a theater student, expressed what she believes to be her idea of love.

“Love is from God, and God is love.

Once you have God in your life then you have love,” said Muñoz.

OARC can be a bit tricky to find so if you go to the SMSU. It is across from the Starbucks, located in a little hallway.

The OARC will provide art supplies for anyone interested in crafting an anonymous love letter.

Also, a love letter tree will be created on displayed in the OARC for anyone who wants more encouragement to come in and pick a love letter from the tree.

Anyone is more than welcome to visit OARC throughout the week.

Kiara Perez | Chronicle Photos

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Smashing the competition

By Robert Klimper Staff Writer

CSUSB gamers competed in a biweekly test of skills through a Super Smash Bros. tournament hosted by the Santos Manuel Student Union (SMSU) on Jan. 25.

The tournament is set up into a two bracket system. As matches are played the winner of each match are kept in the winners bracket and those who have lost get moved to the loser bracket.

“It’s kind of surreal for me [winning], I’m pretty happy,” said Ian Hicks, winner of the tournament.

Anyone worried about losing in the first round will still have an opportunity to play again, as the winner of the winner bracket and the losers bracket have one final match to decide the winner.

A main point of the tournament is that with each tournament participants are given points for their rank, so if you want to participate in the grand tournament at the end of the quarter you should show up soon to have a better chance.

For each tournament the winner is given a twenty-five dollar Visa gift card, yet participants must be a CSUSB student to claim the prize.

“I’m here mostly for fun and a chance to win,” said Thys Feenstra, a participant with two years of previous Super Smash Bros. tournament experience.

The Super Smash Bros. series is a unique fighting game where traditional Mario

lifebars are replaced by damage percentage that increase with every hit the player takes, with the higher the percentage of damage equaling getting hit (smashed) a farther distance.

The series has two known game modes; Time and Stock.

For every ring out game the player is given two points and for every time they are knocked out they are subtracted a point. The player with the most points at the end of the set time limit wins.

“Each player has two stocks and a six minute time limit [to win the match],” said Salvador Ayala, one of the participants of the tournament. Ayala assisted in determining the rules for the tournament.

The first Super Smash Bros. game was released on January 21, 1999 for the Nintendo 64 as the brainchild from development company HAL Laboratory and Japanese game developer Masahiro Sakurai.

One of the main appeals of the franchise is the inclusion of well known Nintendo characters like Mario, Kirby, Luigi, Pikachu and several more.

Later guest characters include Sonic the Hedgehog from Sega and Mega Man from Capcom, increasing the roster past Nintendo characters.

The franchise has five games, yet only two are used for competitive play; Super Smash Bros. Melee and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

For those interested in attending the tournament in the Gamers Lounge, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is used.

The tournament had a couple of participants, with the final match being between Salvador Ayala and Ian Hicks. After a “best of five” matches, Hicks won.

Hicks was surprised and happy with his victory because he did not expect to win. If you would like to experience victory, come to the Gamers Lounge on February 8th at noon to try your hand.

“This is something so people can know about [the Gamers Lounge] more, it’s a good place for people to hangout between classes,” said Cristina Menchaca, a Information Desk student assistant, and tournament officiator.

Mega Man

Robert Klimper |Chronicle Photo

Winner Ian Hicks victoriously destroyed the competition.

Pikachu

Kirby

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Viral video about Trump The song begins with a hook mentioning a more liberal side of viewpoint explaining how there are claims that the election was rigged with help from Putin “cooking up votes.”

It then mentions that if Donald Trump cheated, then we need a round two for elections.

Because Nwosu’s lyrics seem to side with those against Trump, he said many have made comments about him being a “stupid liberal,” but in reality the video simply showcases differentiating viewpoints.

“In other videos I’ve done, I’ve always told people how we should just accept Trump as our president. At one point in the song, I even talk about how the media is never neutral and is always one sided,” said Nwosu.

The lyrics he is referring to are: just done so many crazy things,” said “Praying I’m losing all hope bruh, Nwosu Watched the news I bet they fooled ya.

Nwosu believes that Donald Trump Picking sides they never neutral, is one of the most “interesting” presidents What they feeding is us crucial, we’ve ever had.

And we eating on the usual, Others have told Nwosu that regardForce fed like a bad kid, less of viewpoints, the video is “lit.”

Brainwashed like a student.

The video captivates some of its viewMy prezi bad and plus he boujee, ers due to the visual elements that flow coThe system April but can’t fool me, herently with the words.

Hacking on hackings, the safety is In one scene, there is a close up of the lacking.”

Trump Towers, and in another a WashingNwosu is questioning the media and ton Post news article about a CIA assesstheir intentions. ment on Russia helping Trump win.

For those wondering what the term Since the video was first posted, it has bad and boujee means, Urban Diction- received over 33,000 views on Instagram ary defined it as “An abbreviation of the and as well as over 100,000 views on YouFrench “bourgeois,” a critical term used to Tube. describe people, things, and places that are Nwosu hopes to open the eyes of the definitively high-class.” public, but overall he says that “It’s really It also describes someone who is “flos- just a parody. It’s not meant to be inspirasin’, ballin’ [and] one who possesses swag; tional, but it’s definitely a creative way to elite, rich.” show a neutral side to all of this.”

“Our president is bad and boujee because of some of the slip ups he’s had in the media while still wanting what’s best for the country. He has also said childish things in the media and doesn’t care. I think he’s pretty Photo courtesy of YouTube dope as a president, he’s Trying to stay neutral Nwosu explained he is simply aknowledging different views.

conducted a lot of promotion for the event because of his affiliate team Hollywood Supreme.

“This is the first big event that I had a part in getting major artists, DJing and promoting,” said Christian.

“We will have bigger and better events than this Migos event [...] the overall expe-

DJ Durel, official DJ for Migos, set the proper tone for the group before they hit the stage.

Camera lights came alive immediately as the Migos graced the stage with their presence asking for cheers and applause.

They opened their act by performing recent singles like “Call Casting” and “T-

By Sierra Marrero Asst. Community Editor

Since President Donald Trump has come into office, social media usage concerning political content has skyrocketed.

Many have used social media as a way to express their opinions about the Nov. 8 election, ranging from rants to support.

Not only have differentiating opinions cost relationships, it has also led to the inundation of fake news online, leading some people to become infuriated and distrustful of certain media outlets.

However, throughout such a national upheaval, others have decided to remain neutral and spread humor.

One individual is well-known Instagram personality “Daniel Nwosu Jr.” also known by his username, @iamdanielnwosu.

Nwosu recently created and shared a viral video titled “My President Bad and Boujee.”

The video is a parody to Migos’s song “Bad and Boujee,” and sequel to his previous video “Hilly Hilly Hilly Clinton.”

“I liked Hilly Clinton video, and I thought it’d be a good idea to do a sequel.

If you actually listen to the video it isn’t downing Donald Trump at all. I tried to include everything neutral and show how neutral I was,” said Nwosu.

Photo courtesy of YouTube

Daniel Nwosu in his video parody about Donald Trump.

Migos turns up in LA

The biggest surprise of the night came when Travis Scott appeared from the crowd wearing a red Gucci bandanna, leaving the audience in awe.

The cheering roars of 3,000 fans is Scott and Migos performed “Pick up nothing new to the hip-hop trio Migos, the Phone” off of Scott’s sophomore LP, who performed at the Belasco Theater in Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight.

Los Angeles, CA on Jan. 20.

Their performance came to an end as After a string of successful projects, Scott and the Migos exited backstage Migos released their new album Culture while Durel shouted out the new Culture Jan. 27. album asking the audience to purchase This album will feature their curit. rent number one hit; “Bad and Boujee” Though Migos had some fans excitincluding other hot singles such as “Ted, the aftermath was the total opposite.

Shirt.”

A number of fans were displeased The “Bad and Boujee” track has 30 minutes into performance, leaving held the number one spot on the Billangrily from the club. board Hot 100 Chart for nine weeks “It was alright to be honest but the straight and now holds a spot at numMigos weren’t as good as expected,” ber two behind Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of said concert attendee Sydney HornbuckYou.” le.

The Migos have toured around the “The Migos need to stay in Atlanta Greater Los Angeles area and other and the overall experience sucked,” said places in the United States to promote Migos fan Jyaire Johnson.

Culture, which features well-known art“Honestly the Migos concert wasn’t ists such as, 2 Chainz, Travis Scott and that great and I expected more, but it was DJ Khaled. worth a good experience,” explained In a recent phone interview with venue attendee Timothy Horne.

Fader magazine, group member OffThe Belasco Theater received its set spoke about, “The new album title fair share of criticism as well. is about the culture of hip-hop music.

Photo Courtesy of Pinterest “The club was descent...the atmoIt’s time to let the culture be known. It’s Quavo, Takeoff and Offset were raised in Lawrenceville, Georgia, formed Migos in 2009, and have enjoyed success ever since. sphere was hot, packed and I had no sertime to claim it.” vice on my cellular device,” continued The trio kept this presence in mind rience was great,” continued Christian.

Shirt” which excited the crowd.

Johnson. at their performance on Friday night at the The event began at 9pm introducing They then performed throwback fa“It was stupid packed downstairs and Belasco Theater. local DJ’s and rappers from LA county vorites “Handsome and Wealthy” and needed some air conditioning,” explained This sold-out event featured fans, supthat got the crowd warmed up with EDM “Keys to the Streets” that were well re- Hornbuckle. porters and frequent club attendees from bangers and music from others artists such ceived from the audience.

Hopefully as the Migos continue their Los Angeles, as well as other parts of So as Kodak Black and YG. Once the beat for “Bad and Boujee” promotion for their new fans other fans Cal like the Inland Empire, and other major Migos were scheduled to perform at dropped, fans ended up bombarding each won’t have the same horrible experience as counties.

12:30 a.m. and people flooded the stage other, as group member Quavo threw water many did at Belasco.

This event also featured CSUSB nafloor all the way to the top balcony. in the crowd and the song went underway. tive Tanner Christian (DJ Entay), who

By Yera Nanan Staff Writer

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Upgrading makeup products

By Yesica Gonzalez Staff Writer

Students have upgraded their makeup products for the new year.

Not all students use makeup products, but some share different thoughts on appliances.

Student Denise Bustamante chooses various make up products that she wears on a typical day.

“Well first it’s moisturizer, then primer, color corrector, concealer, foundation, blush, highlight, then goes the eye shadows,” listed Bustamante..

Bustamante shared that what she likes about makeup is that it covers up certain areas that do not appeal to her.

“It is very effective and covers up all the things I don’t like,” said Bustamante.

She loves makeup and has a large collection at home, despite the fact that she agrees that the products are expensive.

“It depends how many products you use,” added Bustamante.

Wearing makeup makes her feel more confident.

Brenda Limon prefers to only wear it on special days, but still loves makeup.

“No, just on special occasions,

Yesica Gonzalez | Chronicle Photo

Despite varying opinions regarding makeup use, mostly all agree that affordable product upgrades are valuable. but not to school because it’s too much work,” said Limon.

Despite not always wearing it, she does have her own favorite brands that she uses on those exceptional occasions.

“I use Nyx for foundation, as well as Sephora and Chanel or sometimes Mac,” said Limon.

The cosmetic stores Sephora and Mac are known to be very costly, and have various types of beauty products in their different departments.

Sephora has it’s own private label which ranges from hair, to skin care, to beauty products in their stores.

Nyx is a small and newfound company that was founded only less than two

decades ago.

This cosmetics company has now made itself expand and prefers to be sold at drugstore prices that make their products more affordable than others.

Nyx powder foundation is around $10 in the nearest drug store, where as the Mac powder foundation is found to be $34.

With this small comparison, there is a difference of how college students tend to lean more towards Nyx products when it comes to affordability.

Though Limon agrees that these brands of makeup are quite expensive, she mentioned that they may be found at a lower cost.

“It just depends where you buy them

[...] like Nyx accessory is very cheap,” said Limon.

Limon finds the appliance of the supplies to be effective as well when it comes to her facial flaws.

“They basically just cover up my pores,” shared Limon with delight.

Though she does not wear it often, she concurred that makeup boosts up her confidence a little more.

Student Mayra Mata prefers only wear one product, and she considers it to be enough for her.

“I just put on mascara because it makes my eyelashes longer,” said Mata.

Mata said this application is her only absolute favorite and she wears it daily.

Makeup can be an enjoyment and has the power to make people feel different about themselves in a better way.

Since college students are always on the go, these products can be applied on easily and have students out the door in no time.

Undead evil return to terrorize

By Robert Klimper Staff Writer Sleepless nights are in store for gamers as the series that created the survival horror genre, “Resident Evil,” returns to its roots.

“Resident Evil 7: Biohazard” will be the newest addition to the series which last year celebrated its 20th year anniversary.

The game was announced at the 2016 Electronic Entertainment Expo and was meet with a mixed acclaimed from fans of the series.

Some praise the game which looked to be a return to the creepy and unsettling atmosphere of the original games, with others condemning the change of perspective for the game to first person from the traditional third person the series is known for.

For a time fans questioned whether or not the game would have any combat like previous “Resident Evil” games or a run and hide style of horror that is present in games like “Amnesia” and “Outlast.”

This standpoint stood until trailers of the game began to show the main character using weapons and combating threats.

“When I first played beginning hour, I thought maybe Capcom was just cashing in on the leftover hype that the “Silent Hills PT” demo started,” said Austin Turner, an Azusa Pacific student.

When the game was announced a demo

was also released on the Playstation 4 titled “Resident Evil: Beginning Hour,” which fans took a liking to due to the demo having hidden clues instead of just game play from the final product.

“Resident Evil 7: Biohazard” will mark the third change in perspective for the main franchise which started with a fixed camera angle third person perspective in the first few games, with the last few games being an over the shoulder third person perspective.

This is not the first time Resident Evil has had first person elements in one of its games but it has been compared to side games to the series like the “Resident Evil Survivor” side series and “Resident Evil Dead Aim.” Despite this new change in perspective, Capcom assures fans that the game will play in a similar style to the

original “Resident Evil” with a focus on conserving items with a limited inventory and puzzles, something that has been diminished in recent entries to the series.

On the topic of whether this return to form would be interesting Victor Garcia, 22 year-old fan of the series since the “Resident Evil 2” re-release on the Nintendo GameCube said, “I like that survival horror element because it really gets me, I’m not [really] into action anymore.”

Capcom has stated unlike most games in the franchise, “Resident Evil 7: Biohazard” will not have any returning characters and feature an entire new cast.

“If I play in VR it is going to be more personal because the VR makes it more realistic,” said Kalib Putnam, an employee for six years at the GameStop at the Redlands Pavilion in Redlands, CA. A feature that will be available exclusively to PS4 users for a year will be the ability to use VR to experience the horrors of the Baker Estate.

“As I started to hear more info about [“Resident Evil 7: Biohazard”], I started to realize that Capcom really were making something unique,” said Turner.

“Resident Evil 7: Biohazard” promises to be a return to form to the way that the original games handled item management, the amount of ammo and the way puzzles will be handled.

The world of survival horror will once again welcome fans new and old on. Jan. 24th.

Robert Klimper | Chronicle Photo

“Resident Evil” was released in 1996, there are now features over 20 different installments.

Sports

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From soccer to bodybuilding

Coyotes give thanks to military

following an extremely strict diet that reBy Breeze Rivers quires her to measure all the food she eats Staff Writer on a scale.

With a healthy, statuesque frame, “She’s the most dedicated person to Amanda Lopez, former women’s soccer fitness that I know,” said Paige Kang, a player will compete in the John Lindsay close friend of Lopez. body physique bikini competition.

“She always makes sure to take time On April 8, out of her day to hit the CSUSB’s very own gym no matter how busy undergraduate kinesiher days are,” continued ology major will travel Kang. to Culver City to face “Even when we go some of the most physout to eat, she won’t ically fit and muscular give into getting an unwomen from all over healthy item no matter the world. how good it may sound After retiring from to her,” added Kang. her soccer career at Meal preparation, CSUSB, Lopez was often referred to as determined to keep a fit “meal prepping,” is the lifestyle. process of planning and “I enjoy lifting and preparing meals for a I like to be active, so I period of time usually just thought— Why not longer than two days. do an individual sport Lopez meal preps where I can be twice a week to make competitive?” sure she can eat at explained Lopez. least six to seven times In the John a day, while balancing Lindsay body school, homework and physique comgetting hours in at the petition, the gym. competitors are Her diet includes strictly judged things like oatmeal, on appearance. egg whites, ground Student Page Kang The judges turkey, Brussels will look for correct posture, competitor’s sprouts and sweet potatoes. muscular tone and how lean they are.

Every morning at 5:30 a.m. she heads Just 10 weeks out, Lopez is doing all to the Rec Center on campus to get in an she can to prepare. hour long workout. She manages to do this Lopez currently works with coach six times a week.

John Vigil, a Vegas-based mentor who pro“The way I eat, it doesn’t give me vides her with nutrition and workout plans. that much energy so it makes the workouts Vigil is proud of how far Lopez has harder, but it really comes down to mind come thus far. He loves seeing her progress over matter,” said Lopez. as the competition nears.

She has made not only physical but She demonstrates insane discipline by financial sacrifices as well to be able to

Current and former members of the military perform a great service for our country. The CSUSB Athletics and the Veterans Success Center (VSC) teamed up to show our appreciation.

U.S. military service members, including active-duty service, reserves, National Guard members, veterans, ROTC and their families filled the Coussoulis Arena on Jan. 21. Admission was free for military personnel. The festivities began with a tailgate that included food, entertainment, giveaways and raffles.

It continued with more entertainment and different appreciation ceremonies.

There was a wide array of raffle items, including a Mike Scioscia autographed baseball, who is the current Los Angeles Angels Manager, restaurant gift certificates and Los Angeles Chargers tickets.

Before the men’s and women’s teams took on CSU San Marcos (CSUSM), the color guard performed and the national anthem was sung by CSUSB’s Jazz ensemble. For the men’s game, local high school ROTC units rolled out a giant flag covering the entire court while the anthem was sung.

“It was really cool to see everyone come together and show so much support towards the military,” stated attendee Susan Ibarra.

“It really showed when the national anthem was being sung and the flag was being rolled out,” added Ibarra.

While the games were in progress, military personnel were interacting with fans, giving away shirts and different prizes. Fans were able to talk with them and give thanks for all of their service.

At halftime of the women’s basketball game, enlistees were sworn in the Army

Lopez meal preps about twice a week so that she can have about six to seven meals a day. compete.

“It’s not cheap; the coach, the food, the supplements, the protein, gym gear costs hundreds of dollars,” Lopez said.

She compares the financial aspect to when she was playing soccer as a kid. Her parents were willing to make financial sacrifices for her to play in different soccer

tournaments and for club teams.

“It used to cost my parents money to get into those tournaments as a kid, and it’s the same thing for me now,” said Lopez.

Lopez will continue to put in the work necessary to compete in April and have a solid shot at winning the competition.

“Even when we go out to eat,

she won’t give into getting an unhealthy item no matter how good it may sound to her”

By Megan Vina Staff Writer

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The CSUSB Jazz Ensemble sang the national anthem while the color guard flew both the California and American flags.

and gave their oaths to defend the United States Constitution. At the men’s halftime, the Junior ROTC drill team preformed.

“The energy in the arena was crazy,” stated Lindsay Kilgore, a freshman on the women’s team.

“It was a cool atmosphere to be apart of,” added Kilgore.

Overall, the night was a success. The arena was packed with fans for both the basketball teams, as well as in support of the military. Dave Hollingshead, US Army member, stated, “It was awesome to see the school have an event to appreciate the military.”

“It reassures the people who have served or are serving that people still care and thank you for their service,” added Hollinshead.

The VSC is dedicated to supporting those with a military background.

They want service women and men journey to be successful and are more than willing to give them the resources and information needed to do so.

CSUSB Athletics aims to team up with the VSC each year to host an annual Military Appreciation Night.

The Military Appreciation night was a success, and our service women and men deserve to know they have the support of CSUSB behind them.

It really meant a lot that the school had a special night to honor us. It’s good to know our service is still valued,” stated US Army member Caleb Gill.

The men’s team ended the night with a thrilling 106-100 win. The women’s team’s 4th quarter comeback fell just short and CSUSM took the four-point win.

The CSUSB Veterans Success Center teamed up with the Athletics Department to support the members of the military.

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Remaining physically fit is a diffifcult task for anyone but eating a extremely strict diet takes severe dedication.

Superbowl LI predictions

By Tyler Vanderelst Staff Writer

The stage is set for Super Bowl 51 in Houston.

Many students will be watching the Atlanta Falcons face off against the New England Patriots in what will be a battle between two of the best quarterbacks in the National Football League (NFL).

Quarterback Matt Ryan and the Falcons beat the Green Bay Packers 44-21 in what was an impressive showing for this Atlanta team on Jan. 22.

The Falcons have shown all year that they have one of the most potent offenses, but in this game, the defense stood out by shutting down the red-hot Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

The Patriots and their star quarterback Tom Brady took down the Pittsburgh Steelers 36-17 on Jan. 22, proving why this team has been one of the best teams not only in this year, but in the last decade.

This is new territory for the Falcons, as it is just the second time Atlanta has been in the Super Bowl in the franchise’s 51 year history. If they can win this game, it will be their first Super Bowl victory.

Bowl.

“With Tom Brady at quarterback it is hard to bet against the Patriots because he has been so good in his career,” said Bartley.

Falcons fans have been waiting for another chance to watch their team play in the Super Tyler Vanderlst | Chronicle Photo Bowl since their Students displaying their pride for two of their favorite NFL teams, the Chargers and Patriots. last trip in 1999.

As for the Patriots, it is their ninth Student SteSuper Bowl trip in franchise history. They ven Best has been a Falcon’s fan since he already have four Super Bowl champion- was a little kid, is enthusiastic about watchships and they are now looking to get their ing his favorite team try to win this year’s fifth. game.

With the Patriots track record of re“I am very excited to see my team play cent success, it is hard to bet against them, in the Super Bowl. It is something that a lot which is why they are the favored team to of people don’t get to experience in their win the Super Bowl this year. lifetime,” said Best.

Student Charlie Bartley believes the The Super Bowl is not just for the fans Patriots will beat the Falcons in the Super of the two teams in the game; all football

fans can look forward to watching it.

For football fan Micheal Castonguay, he looks forward to the Super Bowl every year regardless if his favorite team, the 49ers, are playing in it or not.

“The Super Bowl is one of my favorite times of the year,” said Castonguay.

“Not only do you get to watch a great football game, but it brings together friends and family to hang out together and watch the game with great food,” continued Castonguay.

With last year’s Super Bowl having the third largest viewing audience in television history, this game will likely have similar results.

A few fans have a take on who they believe will win the game.

Buffalo Bills fan Tyler Thomas is not very fond of the Patriots and believes the Falcons will win.

“I am tired of watching the Patriots win all the time and I think this year they will lose to the Falcons which makes me happy,” said Thomas who is getting ready to throw his very own Super Bowl party this year.

Super Bowl 51 will take place at NRG Stadium in Houston on Feb. 5.

Army recruits recited the Oath of Enlistment and were officially sworn into the military during halftime of game one.

Two young fans pose with G. I. Johnny the Soldier.

The CSUSB Reserve Officers’ Training Corps held the flag during the national anthem before the men’s basketball game.

The military jr. ROTC drill team dances during halftime.

Coussoulis Arena was decorated with military flags and patriotic decor to celerbate to the veterans in attendance.

Sports

Monday, january 30, 2017

Pack the house everyday

By Kieron Coleman Staff Writer

Supporting athletes on their game days is something that can be a decisive factor between victory or defeat.

Student support so far has been very timid when it comes to game days, which perhaps affects some of the athletes’ performance levels. Men’s and women’s soccer both advanced to the playoffs this past season after both performing better than expected.

Women’s volleyball had another outstanding season, winning the conference and making the regional semifinals.

As a whole, our athletes are trying to get the backing of the students to come down to watch the games and support the ‘Yotes.

“Fans showing up to the game is always a bonus, because not only does it put pressure on the opposition, but it motivates us more throughout the game,” mentioned men’s soccer player Nic Turkington.

Attending men’s soccer games is free for fans who have their Coyote ID. This helps the team with their home advantage.

“It helps create a better playing atmosphere, and it can give the players an extra lift to see games out till the end of the game,” said Ross McGuigan, of men’s soccer.

When the home team has fans supporting them at games, it is intimidating for the away team—it could potentially be the difference of a win or loss.

When it comes to sports, athletes want to play in front of as many people as possible because it makes the game and over-

all atmosphere more exciting.

“It helps the team stay positive and motivated. To know that despite winning or losing, the team has a loyal fan base is vital to a team’s success,” said Alyssa Campa, of women’s soccer.

No matter what is happening in the game, fans help bring passion to the game.

It encourages players to never give up and reminds them that they are not just playing for themselves but the university, too.

Junior women’s soccer captain Nicki Argentieri stated, “it helps the team because it shows we are important also. It also gives us another purpose to win not only for ourselves but the fans too.”

Athletes for CSUSB have all agreed that they want to see more fans supporting all of the sports offered.

They are looking to improve CSUSB’s Athletic Department by increasing their teams win ratio, through an increase of support. Teams playing in the near future include men’s and women’s basketball and baseball.

If you know some of the players on the team and don’t actually attend the school, you are able to speak to them to ask for free tickets to the game.

If one is not a CSUSB student, faculty or staff but would like to attend a game, free tickets may be available.

If you can support any of these games, it’s time to cheer on our Coyote athletes.

Men’s and women’s basketball have their next home game on Feb. 3 and 4.

While baseball will have their opening weekend against Dixie State on Feb. 3, 4 and 5.

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Volleybally finished their season with a record of 25-2 but audience attendance is generally sparse, as shown above.

“Fans showing up to the game is always a bonus, because not only does it put pressure on the opposition, but it motivates us more throughout the game.”

Men’s soccer player nic Turkington

Stands were full at Pack the House night on Jan. 18.

Baseball to start season at home

By Lauren Jennings Sports Editor

The Coyote baseball team, which got its start in 1987, is about to start its 31st season this year.

The team has had its ups and downs throughout the years, as all teams do, but this year’s team is ready to pick up from where they left off last year.

They ended last season by losing two games in the CCAA championships, so the team is looking for redemption and a shot at the CCAA title.

“I truly believe this team can make another appearance in the CCAA conference tournament,” said current head coach David Martinez.

“The top six teams out of 12 make it, so if our team keeps making the strides it is making, we have a chance,” added Martinez.

The first and only time the Coyotes won the CCAA title was in 2002 under

head coach Don Parnell.

Parnell was with the team for an incredible period of 24 years after taking over for Chuck Deagle, the team’s very first coach.

In the 30 years of Coyote baseball there have only been three coaches, the current being Martinez. Martinez joined the team in 2015.

When the team was first introduced, they along with the rest of the school’s athletic teams, were Division III (D3).

During their time in D3, the team was coached by Deagle and had an overall record of 132 wins, 2 ties and just 47 losses.

Deagle led the team to two D3 NCAA tournament appearances in his final two years The school switched to Division II in 1992, which was when Parnell stepped in for Deagle. Parnell led the Coyotes to the CCAA tournament in 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2010 and 2012.

The chase for the next CCAA tournament appearance has already begun as the

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Catcher Dominic Campeau dives back to second base during an exhibition game against Riverside Community College.

team played multiple exhibition games in the fall against Riverside Community College, Cal Baptist and Coyote baseball alumni.

“This fall, we all became very close and we know how good we can be,” said infielder Jordan Simon.

Keeping score wasn’t important for these games, but the team members learned a lot about themselves and the team.

“The future is bright with this team and I am excited to watch them compete everyday,” said former second baseman and new coach, Grant Buchanan.

“The young freshman and older, more mature seniors collaborate very well with one another,” continued Buchanan.

When the team wasn’t playing fall games, they were practicing and have been doing so ever since.

They practice several times a week, with only inclement weather keeping them from the diamond.

With so much practice, the team is bound to look good when they open the season in just a few days.

However, there is always room for improvement.

“I would really like to improve on our pitching,” said Martinez.

Individuals of the team can say the same as well.

“I really want to utilize my speed and play the game to my ability and not get

ahead of myself,” said Simon.

The Coyotes will play nine of their first 13 games at Fiscalini Field in San Bernardino.

“The home schedule will benefit this year’s young club as it is a chance for them to get into a routine, know game day protocols and much more,” said Martinez.

The team has 50 games on it’s schedule, including 13 doubleheaders.

“I believe this team will outshine, outcompete, outplay and win a lot more games than the following season,” said Buchanan.

“I am really looking forward to what’s in store for this 2017 team,” concluded Buchanan.

The 2017 season begins on Feb. 3 with the Coyotes taking on Dixie State in four

Andrew Jurado steps up to bat against CBU in the fall.