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Vol. LIII, No. 7

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2015

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CFA rally “gives them hell”

By ALDON STILES Staff Writer Over 1,000 California State University (CSU) faculty members, students and sympathizers gathered and marched through the streets of Long Beach to Chancellor Timothy White’s office on Nov. 17 to demonstrate their displeasure with the proposed 2 percent salary bump.

On the heels of a 94 percent “yes” vote on the strike authorization, the California Faculty Association (CFA) along with their supporters took their “Fight for Five” campaign to the chancellor’s office during the CSU Board of Trustees’ meeting.

Representatives of all 23 CSU campuses were present at the rally, all wearing their “We don’t want to strike but we

will” red t-shirts in what Dr. Marcia Marx, San Bernardino CFA chapter president, described as a “sea of red.”

Over 75 students and faculty from CSUSB attended the rally.

The rally included student performances, chanting and several speakers who led the crowd in chants as the office staff looked on from their windows overhead.

Vice President of Lecturers and CSUSB Professor Leslie Bryan was among the speakers.

Bryan spoke about her many years in the CSU system and how the CSU faculty tends to have more responsibilities than other institutions.

Bryan also commented on the recent visit White paid to CSUSB.

“He actually said we all need to live within our means,” Bryan said about White’s speech. “Whose means are we talking about?”

Art Pulaski, Chief Officer and Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the California Labor Federation, expressed support and solidarity with the CFA. “If worse comes to worst, if you have to put down your books and pencils, know that we [California Labor Federation] stand with you,” Pulaski said.

Pulaski then led the crowd in chanting “all in to win” before finishing his speech with, “give them hell.”

Dr. Kevin Wehr, CFA capitol chapter president, explained the purpose of the rally and the intention of those participating.

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Student debt cause for living at home

By LAUREN PRATT Staff Writer Three in four college students with loans believe the debt will impact their postgraduation goals, according to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

Due to the inflationary increases in health care, energy, salaries and pensions, colleges, according to College Board, average cost of tuition and fees for the 2015-2016 school year

was $32,405 at private colleges, $9,410 for state residents at public colleges, and $23,893 for out-of-state residents.

Now, about two-thirds of full time students are paying for college through financial aid in the form of grants and scholarships, and 59 percent in loans, reported Business Wire.

Students loan debt continues to pile up on America’s college graduates, averaging $29,000 per student, according to the Institute for College Access and Success on Student

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Debt.

Though a college degree is often an aid in financial security, the high cost of individual student loans may be forcing many students to postpone major decisions, such as marriage, having children, purchasing a home, and saving for retirement.

Many students also said their loans mean they would likely be living with their parents after graduation.

With 37 percent having to take a job outside their field of

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study, according to an online study conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of the AIPCA. “While a college education is increasingly essential in today’s economy, student loans take years to pay off and can cause individuals to put their life ambitions on hold,” said Greg Anton, Chair of AIPCA National CPA Financial Literacy Commission.

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Beer bust bummer (Nov. 13) A man attempted to smuggle 48,000 cans of Heineken into Saudi Arabia. A man was detained by Saudi border patrol agents during a routine check of cargo crossing into the alcohol-free country.

According to Al Batha border General Manager Abdulrahman al-Mahna, "a truck carrying what first seemed to be normal cans of the soft drink Pepsi was stopped, and after the standard process of searching the products, it became clear that the alcoholic beers were covered with Pepsi's sticker logos."

CSULB student killed in Paris (Nov. 14) A Cal State Long Beach student killed in Paris terrorist attacks. Nohemi Gonzalez was dining in a Paris restaurant when gunmen opened fire on patrons.

Gonzalez was carried out of the restaurant on a stretcher.

Friends and family describe Gonzalez as “buoyant and extremely energetic.” Gonzalez, 23, was a senior studying abroad at Strate College of Design in France.

Worms fight pollution (Nov. 15) Worms join the fight against pollution. Scientists have discovered that larvae from the yellow mealworm can digest non-biodegradable plastics, such as Styrofoam.

According to Wei-Min Wu, senior research engineer in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Stanford University, "our findings have opened a new door to solve the global plastic pollution problem."

Flippin’ over pancakes (Nov. 16) Oak Lawn, Illinois resident Natasha West was arrested on charges of assault, after she was told that she could not share her Denny's all-you-can-eat pancakes.

West assaulted a waitress and damaged a door before skipping out on the bill with her friends.

Police later found the pancake protestors, and brought them back to the diner to be positively identified.

Bodies found under train (Nov. 17) A total of 227 bodies were found under a British tram line. The mass burial site, believed to date back to the 18th century, was discovered during the Metrolink expansion in Manchester.

"This is the most amazing piece of history," Manchester City Council spokesman Pat Karney told the Manchester Evening News.

Exhumed remains are currently being analyzed by specialists in the city of York.

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CFA shows strength at rally Continued from Pg. 1 “If today has shown us anything it is that we have the power, if necessary, to shut down the system,” Wehr said.

In a letter to White, Wehr stated, “how can we expect them [faculty] to inspire students to achieve the American Dream when they can’t even attain it for themselves?”

Wehr, along with most of the speakers, agreed that a strike would not be in the best interest of the students.

They did, however, assert that it is within their rights to strike.

Near the end of the rally, protesters formed what they referred to as a “preview picket line” outside of the chancellor’s office in order to demonstrate what a strike would look like.

Dr. Mary Texeira, professor of sociology at CSUSB, brought over

20 students from CSUSB to attend the event. Texeira said that her students were the most enthusiastic of the protesters.

“If the CSU does not meet our demands of 5 percent, then [the CFA will] strike,” Texeira said. “And I think we’re all prepared to do that.”

Speaker Tony Atkins, who is a CSU trustee, also spoke to protesters.

Atkins expressed her solidarity along with suggesting that instead of striking if the CFA’s demands aren’t met, they should take their fight to the government and “hold the governor accountable.”

In a press release, Atkins stated, “there is still time to fix things, and I urge the CSU administration to go back to the bargaining table and find a reasonable resolution that properly values faculty and addresses the fact that faculty need to be better paid.”

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DREAMers Center provides help to students

By RAEQUAN HARRIS Staff Writer

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DREAMers Center provides help and support to undocumented CSUSB students.

CSUSB DREAMers Resource and Success Center opened on Nov. 5.

The DREAMers Resource Center will provide educational and financial resources to undocumented students at CSUSB. “Modeled after successful programs on four other campuses, the innovative DREAMers Resource and Success Center will provide a valuable service to students and will highlight all of the assets that the university has to offer,” said President Morales, to the Fontana Herald News.

“The center will focus on bringing awareness to the California Dream Act (financial aid), employment opportunities, scholarships, internships, immigration services, information about graduate school and other resources that will help achieve student success,” according to CSUSB admissions.

“I am an undocumented student on campus. I volunteer at the DREAMers Resource and Success Center because I want to be a part of the campus movement to make CSUSB a more undocumented friendly campus. The goal of the center is to

create a safe haven for undocumented students as well as their allies. In addition to that, the center will be a hub of resources and information specific to the undocumented experience,” said student Veronica Velasquez.

According to Educators for Fair Change, “The California Dream Act is the name given to Assembly Bills 130 & 131, which allow some undocumented students to apply for and receive state-based financial aid and institutional scholarships.”

“In the past, due to a lack of resources, undocumented students and family members may have been hesitant to apply for college, believing that their immigration status could jeopardize their stay in the U.S., as well as make their college experience more challenging,” said Olivia Rosas, associate Vice President for Enrollment Management in an interview with the Fontana Herald News.

Students believe the center will be a great addition to the campus.

“I don’t know anyone who is undocumented, but I do think it is a great idea. We can’t help where we come from or where we’re born. I believe that everyone should have an equal opportunity to get an education,” said student Kenya Johnson.

California has 2.6 million undocumented immigrants, the largest number in the country.

They represent 25 percent of all undocumented immigrants nationwide and 6.8 percent of the total California population. About 553,000 undocumented students would be eligible for the most recently proposed DREAM Act in California, according to the Educators for Fair Change.

“Education isn’t just about professors or the classroom, we need programs, counselors. With DREAMers it’s going to be beneficial for everyone, even me. I teach media and culture, I won’t be just tugging from one side, I feel like its more of a collaboration between educators and counselors. These undocumented students are going to be more open.

It will show we’re more interested in their education as an institution, not just me as an individual,” said professor Dr. Liliana Gallegos.

“They will be more likely to participate as students. We can use that.

It will enrich our classroom, and its not just Latinos who are going to benefit from this, even though that is a large percentage. All undocumented students are going to benefit,” continued Gallegos.

Students protest debt and minimum wage

By MANUEL SANDOVAL Staff Writer Students nationwide protested as part of the Million Student March on Nov. 12 in hopes of a $15 minimum wage for all campus workers, free college tuition, and cancellation of all student debt.

Students from more than 100 campuses including the UC system and some private colleges on the east coast showed their support during the march.

On the Twitter account for the march, students were given chants to recite and advised to walk out of class.

The march was organized through social media and the goals were inspired by a comment U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders made, insisting that it would take a million students marching to make elected officials care about higher education.

“If a million young people march on Washington they [say] to the Republican Leadership, we know what’s going on, and you better vote to deal with student debt,” said U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders.

“You better vote to make public universities and colleges’ tuition free, that’s when it will happen,” said Sanders.

“I understand that more progressive, humane and worldly European countries have cost-free tuition. But their education is not free. Taxes pay for free education,” said student Michael Beato.

“More specifically, a 56 percent income tax, a 25 percent sales tax, and up to 180 percent tax on cars pays for their free education. No American would support taxes this high. As always, free things aren’t always free,” continued Beato. A recent study by Kaplan Test Prep, an educational counseling leadership program, found that more than 40 million Americans carry student debt.

A nationwide $15 minimum wage for campus employees and free tuition at public colleges are lofty goals.

Abolishing the country’s more than $1.2 trillion in student debt is an even bolder demand, according to Time.com.

“I don’t think minimum wage should be increased because then to compensate for that we would probably have to raise tuition once again,” said student Elizabeth

Chacon.

“I truly feel that individuals using their first amendment right to voice their opinion about an issue as far as a $15 an hour minimum wage increase should not be allowed for many reasons,” said student Timothy Tyler.

“It’s horrible seeing students being left in thousands of dollars of debt after graduation and there is no explanation from legislators or the Board of Education on how we are going to clearly handle this,” continued Tyler.

According to Time.com, there are advocates pushing to make student debt easier to discharge in bankruptcy court.

There is currently a group of students, from the now shut down, for-profit Corinthian College, who are refusing to pay their debt, according to Time.com.

The average debt load for undergraduate borrowers is $27,670, according to the U.S. News Data.

“I think this is an issue that needs to be taken care of very fast before we have millions of graduates that cannot get a job, therefore they cannot pay off their loans; and that’s bad for the future of California,” said Tyler.

Loans leave graduates on mom’s couch Continued from Pg. 1 less than a decade to pay off. In actuality the standard repayment plan for federal student loans, according to the US News and World Report 2014, takes 21 years to pay off.

Under federal income-based repayment options, however, remaining debt is forgiven after 20 years, according to CNN Money.

“Not only do students feel like they may have to [stay at home] most need to.

Most careers do not begin the day after graduation. Going home, for most, is a time to get back on your feet,” said student Jessica Williams.

With 45 percent of college graduates back at home, the National CPA Financial

Literacy Commission encourages students to learn how to manage the cost of a college education to avoid staying at home.

Factors that the commission encourages, according to American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) member Marc Eiger include: -Do not take out more in total student loan debt that you can reasonably expect to earn in your first year in the field of your major.

-Exhaust every available source of “free” money before getting any type of loan.

-Meet with a financial advisor at school to discuss available scholarships.

-Be aware of the difference in pay-off options between Federal and private student loans.

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Students leave college with delayed dreams, more debt, and less opportunities to get out from under parents’ roofs.

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Pay tickets off a dollar a month

By MARCO MONTOYA Staff Writer A traffic ticket amnesty program is now available and allows Californians to pay off certain traffic tickets by offering monthly payments.

The amnesty program began on Oct. 1, 2015.

According to the Department of Motor Vehicles' (DMV) website, Gov. Jerry Brown signed the Statewide Traffic Ticket/ Infractions Amnesty Program into law on June 24, 2015 and will allow California citizens to give payments on unpaid traffic tickets and possibly even reduce their debt by 50-80 percent.

To qualify, individuals must have an unpaid traffic ticket that was due by Jan. 1, 2013. However, this does not apply to parking tickets, Driving Under the Influence offenses or reckless driving. The individual must also not have any other misdemeanors or felonies in the county where the violation occurred, according to the DMV website. Speeding, unsafe lane changes and seat belt violations all qualify under the program guidelines.

The amnesty will allow suspended licenses to be reinstated with a fee of $55, according to the DMV website.

The DMV will be notified by the court if the individual appears in court and has paid the fine in full or has agreed to the amnesty payment program, but it is up to the individual to call the court in the county where the violation took place to make sure the procedure of license reinstatement takes place.

The program was proposed after two law enforcement training programs were

aimed at helping drivers pay citation debts.

It is intended to lower the $10 million debt in uncollected, court-ordered fines, according to the LA Times.

According to the LA Times, in the first month, 128,000 phone calls were made to the private debt collector who manages this program in the Los Angeles County to pay fines.

Over 50,000 citation related applications were reported and over 12,000 were either fully or partially paid.

The city collected $1.3 million, according to Mary Eckhardt Hearn, the Los Angeles Superior Court spokeswoman.

However, there have been some problems already with debt collection agencies that are under contract to the amnesty.

They have failed to inform people about the program and told qualifying individuals that they are not eligible. Some agencies have also failed to notify DMVs about consumers who were granted the okay to be given their driver license back, according to a consumer alert from state Atty. Gen. Kamala Harris.

"I feel like this is a really positive law that will end up benefiting a lot of people.

Many of us make mistakes or are involved in accidents and we have to face the consequences but its completely understandable if not everyone has hundreds of dollars saved up just to pay traffic fines," said student Jared Thorpe.

"Getting your license suspended just adds on to misfortune, so the reinstatement clause just helps that much more people get back on the road to be able to pay of their fines," continued Thorpe.

The "one-time" amnesty program will be available until March 31, 2017.

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Traffic ticket amnesty program created to help drivers pay off fines and lower the debt of unpaid traffic violations.

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CSUSB great for vets

By FRANCISCO VILLEGAS Staff Writer CSUSB ranked eight out of the top 25 universities for veterans in the Veterans Benefits Administration bill.

“There are many things that the ranking takes into consideration, some of the things are student population, members, number of veterans, dependents and how we [CSUSB] participate in the GI bill,” said Reuben Perales from the Veterans Success Center at CSUSB. “CSUSB was named a ‘Military Friendly School’ by GI Jobs and given a spot on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with distinction,” according to bestvalueschools. com.

“Military culture, financial assistance, flexibility, general support and online/on campus support are also important factors that affect the ranking,” continued Perales.

“Priority registration indicates how well the colleges accommodate veterans in getting into the courses they need.

That’s important because vets have only 36 months of GI Bill benefits, and at some colleges, especially large public ones, classes can fill up quickly,” according to time.com.

CSUSB provides military students with priority registration to help veterans avoid losing their financial assistance.

CSUSB also provides veteran friendly programs for students and faculty.

“CSUSB has a wide variety of useful programs that value my life experience,” said veteran and student Kenneth Jacobs.

“CSUSB provides veterans and active duty dependents the Veteran success center, which includes a private computer lab, a lunch room and a study room with a

tutor,” added Perales.

Every university in the CSU system helps veterans and their families reach their educational goals by offering services such as priority registration and opportunities to apply to other Veterans Affairs benefits.

“CSUSB has added programs and benefits to streamline the admissions process, attendance and costs, and the ability for dependents, National Guard members, Armed Forces members, and veterans who are stationed or live in California to commence new career paths, develop new skills, or resume an interrupted education,” states veterans.csusb.edu.

CSUSB is working on helping veteran students and faculty as well by informing the campus community on military issues to help students understand common obstacles or issues veterans may face.

“A TED talk is being created to help understand issues that service members may face. The Veteran Success Center serves as an information/training center not only for students but for staff and faculty as well,” said Perales “The California State University system (CSU) offers unlimited opportunities to help veterans, active-duty service members and their families meet their personal and professional goals,” states calvet.ca.gov.

“CSUSB was also listed among 158 colleges and universities in U.S. Veterans Magazine’s 2015 evaluation of the nation’s Best of the Best top veteran-friendly companies, top supplier diversity programs, top Veterans Magazine VBOs and Veteran Resource library SDVBOs, top government and law enforcement agencies, top veteran-friendly franchises and top veteran-friendly schools,” according to the San Bernardino Sun.

Immigrant deportation protection blocked

By EMILY ANNE ESPINOSA Staff Writer President Barack Obama’s executive actions to protect immigrants from deportation has been blocked by the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, causing a setback in the administration’s agenda before the end of Obama’s second term.

The three judge panel of the Court of Appeals voted 2-1 in Texas v. United States, upholding a lower court injunction and temporarily blocking implementation from the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA), two immigration reform programs that play a key role in Obama’s second-term initiative on reforming immigration, according to the National Immigration Law Center.

The judges of the Fifth Circuit were Carolyn King, Jerry Smith, and Jennifer Elrod. Elrod and Smith ruled against the executive action, while King ruled for it, according to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals files.

Smith stated, “the INA (Immigration and Naturalization Act) flatly does not permit the reclassification of millions of illegal aliens as lawfully present and thereby make them newly eligible for a host of federal and state benefits, including work authorization,” according to The Atlantic.

Texas and 25 other states are challenging the immigration initiative. The chance of the administration’s executive actions being implemented now depends on an appeal to the Supreme Court, according to CNBC. The Justice Department said that it disagreed with the court’s ruling and will

seek review from the Supreme Court, but if the Supreme Court declines to hear the case, final resolution could come under a new president, according to The Atlantic.

The states argued that the federal government exceeded its authority in demanding whole categories of immigrants be protected, according to CNBC. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton stated, “throughout this process, the Obama Administration has aggressively disregarded the constitutional limits on executive power, and Texas, leading a charge of 26 states, has secured an important victory to put a halt to the president’s lawlessness.”

There are others who want an appeal to the Supreme Court against the Court of Appeal’s decision.“The most directly impacted are the five million U.S. citizen children whose parents would be eligible

for temporary relief from deportation,” stated Marielena Hincapie of the National Immigration Law Center in a press release.

The Justice Department said that Obama’s action would, “allow DHS to bring greater accountability to our immigration system by prioritizing the removal of the worst offenders, not people who have long ties to the United States and who are raising American children,” according to Fox News.

The program’s DAPA, created by the administration, would enable about 4.3 million otherwise removable undocumented immigrants to be eligible for work authorization and associated benefits, and DACA, expanded by the administration, would allow non-citizens who were brought here as children to apply for work authorization and protection from deportation for three years, according to CNN.

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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2015

War on terror preserves national interests

By CARLOS SOLIS Staff Writer The war on terror is a war not worth fighting for.

Millions of innocent people are dying as the whole world watches—and the governments allow it to happen while nothing is done to stop the chaos.

The war on terror is defined as “the name given to the actions and other measures taken by the U.S., Britain, and other countries to destroy international terrorist groups, especially al-Qaeda after the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001. The actions taken include the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq,” according to www.ldoceonline.com.

War is just a snowball effect; one country attacks another and ongoing retaliation ensues.

The evening of Nov. 13, terrorist attacks occurred in Paris, which left at least 120 dead, and more than 300 wounded, according to CNN. France declared a state of emergency for the first time since 1946, after World War II, according to Time.

“Cette fois, c’est la guerre”—“This time, it’s war,” as the French news paper Le Parisien declared after the Nov. 13 events.

The Nov. 13 date now has a meaning for France, similar to that of Sept. 11 for the U.S. The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) claims full responsibility for the Paris attacks, stating that this is only the first of many upcoming assaults.

ISIS is a jihadist extremist military group, who maintain religious, political, and military authority, self-proclaiming that they have control over all the Muslims in the world.

Not all Muslims are terrorists, which is why I don’t believe they have control

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The US government is an intimidating force that invades other foreign countries in order to protect its own interests. over the Muslim people. ISIS does not represent Islam.

ISIS’ mission is all about projecting fear, but we shouldn’t be afraid. They only succeed when a reaction is solicited.

I know it’s a frightening organization, threatening to destroy beliefs that don’t match their own, but as a world we need to stay united.

Radical terrorist groups like ISIS are the face of intimidation. No matter what your religious beliefs or political views are, it is never justifiable to take people’s lives.

“Whoever kills a person [innocent person]… it is as though he has killed all mankind. And whoever saves a life, it is as though he had saved all mankind,” as found in the Quran 5:32.

The Quran is the sacred text that the Islamic practitioners live by.

If ISIS claims they are acting in the name of Islam, then they are doing it completely wrong.

It only took two days for the French Air Force to execute retaliatory airstrikes over Raqqa, ISIS’ stronghold in Syria, according to CNN. There were more than 30 bombs dropped by Monday, according to CNN. Thirty-three ISIS military were killed in the airstrikes, according to the independent.co.uk.

I couldn’t believe what was going on in Paris.

I was shocked and angry to see all those people dying.

Imagine attending a friendly soccer

match and bombs explode outside the stadium, or going to a concert, and gunmen starting to shoot without reason.

This world has so much cruelty that I don’t want to be a part of it.

I believe the war on terror is extremely ridiculous, and there truly is no winner.

It’s foolish that countries bomb each other until there are no more innocent lives to take.

The convoluted process of the U.S. entering the Syrian civil war resulted in the formation of ISIS. Ironically, Western forces inadvertently created the biggest problem they face today.

Western countries’ interests in the Middle East further complicated an already difficult war, and in the process, the world has forgotten about the innocent people involved.

Western nations send weapons to Middle Eastern countries so that they can defend themselves, simply so they can control their resources.

Troops invading the Middle East have killed innocent humans in Syria and Iraq, and in the process, have been killed by retaliating forces.

As a result, some Syrians are immigrating to European countries, as well as the U.S. to seek refuge.

Although I don’t have a solution to stop the conflicts between Western and Middle Eastern countries, I think going to war was never the solution.

It is deplorable that those involved in war are only doing so, to maintain their resourceful interests.

Last time I checked we were all human—it doesn’t make sense to keep destroying ourselves.

The war on terror must stop if we are to unite as a society, as humans, as one planet, to stop it from falling into chaos.

Safe space could cause trouble

By CHERAE HUNT Asst. News Editor Is there a place at CSUSB where students can come together and can speak their own mind about controversies?

Apparently not, but other colleges are creating “safe spaces” where students can come together to speak their mind about differences on and off campus.

“Feminism is largely responsible for introducing safe space into our cultural vernacular as a means of fostering open, productive dialogue,” according to Roxane Gay, a contributing op-ed writer for the The New York Times in an editorial.

Soon a safe space could be beneficial to students and faculty at CSUSB; but there has to be guidelines put into practices that create an environment where people feel safe to speak openly.

“In the late 1980s, queer groups began safe space programs that have since flourished on college campuses,” stated Gay. “When a faculty member puts the safe space symbol on her door, L.G.B.T. students know they have a place on campus where they will not be judged or persecuted for their sexuality or gender identity,” added Gay. Yes, it could give people an outlet to express what they believe is wrong in the community, but when is such speech going too far?

“During a demonstration at California’s Claremont McKenna College, students silenced and embarrassed an Asian student who suggested that people should be viewed

as individuals, and yes, even black people can be racist,” according to an article by Michael Dorstewiz for BizPac Review.

Would I be able to express my personal fears, hopes and dreams in a safe space without backlash?

I think not.

“This could go very wrong very quickly in my opinion. All it takes is one person to get offended then all hell can break loose,” said student Daniella Pena.

We are all college students and should be mature, but there is always a student who ruins uins valuable op opportunity for everyone.

What if a student takes something mething offensively, and issues discussed become personal?

A fight may occur as a resultt of a possible misunderstanding.

However, there is good in it. t.

There can be discussionss about real issues, not only whatt is happening on campus, but what is occurring nationwide.

Faculty can also express the frustrations they are experiencing.

“I think this might actually be a good idea. Having a place where students can express their issues on campus and the community may help get things actually done,” said d

student Jason Whitter.

The safe space is supposed to allow anyone to speak openly.

Regardless, boundaries should be established so that it can be a welcoming place for all people on campus.

There are numerous benefits to constructing a safe space, ultimately however, I think it can be problematic.

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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2015

College grads unprepared for workforce

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College grads face a harsh job market that will not accommodate those who are unprepared or under skilled to work in a professional field. Students should thoroughly prepare themselves by enhancing their technical, critical, and creative skills.

By ALANA ROCHE’ Staff Writer Students are not prepared for life after college—having a degree is not enough.

If you’re like me, you were told that as long as you go to college you will be able to get an amazing job. Well unfortunately that is turning out to be not true.

When my parents went to school 30 years ago, they knew as long as they received a college degree they would be guaranteed a job, but times have changed.

Seventy-three percent of employers don’t feel college is preparing students for the workforce, according to Millennial Branding, a Gen-Y research and consulting firm.

The survey was conducted nationally among 2,978 respondents.

“31 percent of student respondents say a degree isn’t worth the cost, and 53 percent say colleges should be responsible for helping students get jobs,” according to the same survey.

Students are going to college to obtain degrees in hopes that there are jobs waiting

for them in the field that they studied.

Maria Zubiate, a psychology graduate from San Diego State University, works for Blue Shield in marketing—which is completely different from what she studied.

“I wanted to be a high school counselor but because of my necessity to work I had to go into the health insurance/life insurance industry as an account manager because that was the job that I found available to me,” said Zubiate. “[Graduating in 2007] did prepare me for the workforce... not for a particular job, but how to strive overall, it was a learning experience I gained from it,” added Zubiate.

If high school is supposed to prepare you for college, shouldn’t college prepare you for a job of your choosing?

A survey by the Workforce Solutions Group at St. Louis Community College found that more than 60 percent of employers say applicants lack “communication and interpersonal skills,” — an increase of about 10 percent in just two years.

“A wide margin of managers also say today’s applicants can’t think critically and

creatively, solve problems or write well,” according to Time magazine.

“More than 2,000 college students and 1,000 hiring managers (were surveyed) and more than 80% of employers want new grads they hire to have completed a formal internship, but only 8 percent of students say interning in a field related to their major is something they spend a lot of time doing,” according to a survey done by Harris Interactive.

This shows that having an internship can make a difference in the hiring process.

There seems to be a disconnect from what type of employee an employer wants to hire as opposed to what a hopeful hire thinks the employer wants.

A study done by Association of American Colleges and Universities (AACU) says that students are well-prepared “in their own eyes” but not in the employer’s eyes.

Young employees “are very good at finding information, but not as good at putting that information into context,” said Jaime S. Fall, Vice President for Workforce and Talent Development at the HR Policy

Association, to The New York Times.

“They’re really good at technology, but not at how to take those skills and resolve specific business problems,” Fall added.

The job market is going to get better for the class of 2016, according to USA Today.

According to a survey published by the National Association of Colleges and Employees, 42 percent of employers ranked the job market for students as very good or excellent, up from 18 percent just two years ago.

“NACE also found that the 201 employers surveyed plan to hire 11 percent more new college graduates from the class of 2016 for their U.S. operations than they did from the class of 2015,” according to writer Brook Fox for USA Today.

Students now live in a time where obtaining a college degree simply isn’t enough.

Students need to be better prepared, focus on internships, gaining experience, and better job skills to ensure them a job after graduation.

Beauty is about status, not appearance

By ERENDY TORRES Staff Writer Beauty most often is not measured by physical appearances, but measured by status and wealth.

A woman’s beauty is measured by the amount of Photoshop edits, makeup, and wealth she portrays on her published social media pictures.

Heavily contoured and highlighted faces, bodysuits, long and voluptuous eyelashes, 22-inch hair extensions, tinyteeny waists manufactured by waist-trainers, and wide hips are what makes women beautiful nowadays... apparently.

Oh, and don’t leave home without your Michael Kors rose gold watch, Cartier bracelet, Louis Vuitton stilettos, and Chanel purse before driving

off in your matte grey G-Class Mercedes.

Now you are considered beautiful. Unlike other women with bad acne, fat rolls, and overly damaged hair who are too broke to even invest in Taco Bell—this is considered ugly.

However, cake this woman’s face with some makeup and give her some Louis Vuittons to step in and voila, she’s gorgeous.

It is ironic that some women are constantly bullied for being heavy or not having clear skin, when they are naturally themselves.

But other women receive millions of compliments for the fake appearance they present.

Women that portray wealth in their pictures are constantly praised for their “beauty.” But I wouldn’t consider it “beauty.”

It is status.

Would this type of woman be considered beautiful wearing peasant clothes and no makeup? Probably not.

All the makeup, clothes and accessories that these women wear are costly. By owning these materialistic items, it’s obvious they have money.

Also, most people don’t realize it, but praising these women (the “beautiful” ones) only feeds their self-absorbed egos.

They obviously know they are attractive—or so they like to think. Why else would they upload 10 pictures in one day?

That’s right, because they are showing off their status, or maybe they just have really high self-esteem.

Amra Olević, better known as Amrezy, an Instagram celebrity known for her “good looks”

(looks that she bought with money), put a 16-year-old girl down.

“Amrezy, you are so beautiful. I am so jealous. I wish I looked like you,” said the 16-year-old.

“Thank you Love. It will take you a while to look like me. xoxo,” said Olević.

Her response to the 16-year-old shocked millions of followers. Although she tried excusing her comment by saying that she didn’t mean it negatively, people were not having it, especially the young girl.

Olević began as a makeup artist and utilized social media to enhance her popularity.

Today, she has more that 3.5 million followers on Instagram.

“Seeing all these women with flawless makeup and ex-

pensive clothes puts pressure on the rest of us,” said CSUSB student Josune Martinez.

“Then you see their awesome curvaceous bodies and you think, ‘dang, how do they look so good?’ ‘Where can I get those shoes?,’” continued Martinez.

There are hundreds of young women out there thinking that they must look a certain way and own certain items to be considered beautiful.

Look, all this “beauty” is fake, and if you buy into it, you are only following the steps of those self-absorbed, egotistical people who use their “beauty” to appear glamorous.

People are not truly praised for their actual beauty, their “beauty” gets confused with the amount of wealth and status they hold.

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Some students found meaning in changing their Facebook profile pictures to show support of France, while others found it pointless--others went as far to say it was an act of vanity.

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#PRAYFORPARIS

Coyotes have mixed feelings

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SUSB students voiced their opinions about the attacks on Paris, the #prayforparis movement as well as the Facebook profile picture change, and CSUSB students and faculty in Paris at the time.

“My opinion stems from fear that we, America, will be

I do not want our nation attacked again by terrorist, however, I’m not closed-minded to the threat of fear and the possibility that America will be attacked by terrorists,” stated an anonymous student. next.

Castellano added, “Why are people only praying for Paris and not any other countries? We should be praying for all the countries in the world and not just Paris. We should be praying for Mexico and Africa, amongst others. If we pray for one country, we should pray for all countries.”

“Pray for the whole world,” stated student Hanna Varga.

Student Mario Castellano said “I’m for the #prayforparis movement, I did see people change their profile picture on Facebook, I

changed my profile picture. I did see opposition from my friends on Facebook because they have a different perspective on what happened.”

“ISIS needs to be stopped. Nuke them, don’t over think it,” stated Kenneth Jacobs.

“Many of the people who changed their profile picture to the French flag probably did it for vanity reasons. Like saying, ‘look at me, I care!’ But

I know people who actually give a damn about other people. Bless their hearts,” stated student Rachel Black.

“I am not praying for Paris. No one prays for Beirut. No one prays for Palestine. No one prays for Syria. No one prays for Libya. #DONTprayforparis, #PRAYFORBEIRUT,” stated Heidi Inte.

“I think it is a wonderful gesture to change your profile picture to the French flag, or any other flag of a state effected by the influx of terror. The hashtag is a gesture to send support for a terrible situation,” stated Anonymous.

“Perhaps, most people do not truly understand the gravity of the situation, and a hash-tag is a way to demonstrate support. The movement on social media is no different than any other ‘social movement,’ just a different premise. It is a positive gesture to show support and contribution to those attacked in Paris,” continued anonymous.

“I don’t really use social media, I mainly use it to keep in touch with my

I believe that the #prayforparis and the Facebook profile change is to show people that you are symbolically showing your support for Paris,” said Gofas.

family, but

“I have no opinion on the #prayforparis movement,” said student Stephanie Pereyra. “I believe that people are posting that because they want attention, it’s not really supporting them.”

Arroyo said “I

believe that it’s redundant, there are other situations that we should be supporting.

People are jumping on the bandwagon. They are doing it for the likes and the attention, it’s not heartfelt.”

“I believe it’s a good thing, people need to be aware of what’s going on in the world, I

don’t even know why people changed their profile picture to the French flag, maybe to be supportive of them,” said Destiny Chavez.

“No, I didn’t know about CSUSB students and faculty, I knew about the CSULB girl, I didn’t know that there was more,” said Walter Arroyo.

Gofas said, “I heard about it.”

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No Shave November

By SANDY RODRIGUEZ Staff Writer

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ovember, “Noshember,” “No Shave November.”

If you have any form of social media, chances are, you have heard of it.

Perhaps you have seen a superabundance of men growing beards, maybe you have witnessed more women who decided to go au naturale.

Many people are unaware that Movember was originally meant to bring the mustache back but the movement grew to raise prostate cancer awareness.

Some do it for the cause, others for competition or to make a statement, and the rest do it for fun.

“Grow your hair out, express yourself, and just have fun with it,” and to the ladies, “go organic,” said No Shave November participant Andy.

The earliest report of Movember was found in 2003 in Melbourne, Australia.

Two guys met up for beers and realized the mustache was out of style; they found 30 guys that were willing to bring the mustache back, according to movember.com.

Travis Garone and Luke Slattery, the two original “Mo Bros,” were inspired by the mustaches’ ability to spark a conversation.

Garone decided to step it up a notch and created the Movember Foundation to help raise funds for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, according to movember.com. About $40,851 was raised between 2003 to 2004.

The US officially launched the Movember partnership with Prostate Cancer Foundation in 2007 along with countries like Canada, the United Kingdom, and Spain, according to movember.com.

From 2003 to 2007, $27,149,041 were raised for the movement and 73 men’s health projects were funded, according to movember.com.

We are also informed of the “significant research break-

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No Shave November brings the hairy out of everyone involved, literally.

B lack Friday Thanksgiving’s death

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lack Friday. Into the black we go.

The ominous Black Friday is almost upon us, but few know how it all started and how it has evolved.

According to the Huffington Post, the term “Black Friday” originated from the Philadelphia Police Department back in the 1960s.

They started to refer to the day after Thanksgiving as “Black Friday” hoping to scare off consumers from participating in the madness.

Black Friday meant traffic jams, and public pandemonium, according to the Huffington Post.

After two centuries, the term slowly evolved into the post-Thanksgiving sales “going into the black” for retailers, with the hopes of producing a profit.

With a negative origin, Black Friday maintains it’s notorious reputation with reported injuries and deaths.

So many accidents and tragedies have occurred on Black Friday, a website was created in 2006 to track these disasters.

There has been seven Black Friday-related deaths and 98 injuries since 2006 according to blackfridaycount.com.

The bottom of the site states, “not affiliated with a certain site, with

Seven Black Friday-related deaths and 98 injuries have occurred since 2006.

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through” in the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center which Movember helped fund. The study identified over 25 different kinds of prostate cancer. At this time, $87,132,200 were raised since the year it began.

“Through Movember funding, the world’s first Prostate Cancer Genome Mapping Project is completed expanding the understanding of how prostate cancer works,” according to movember.com.

Since 2003, over $649 million have been raised, 832 men’s health projects have been funded, 21 countries participate, and there are over 5 million Mo Bros and Mo Sistas, according to movember.com.

People participate in No Shave November for different reasons.

Different foundations, such as No Shave November, have started to raise cancer awareness and raise funds for cancer research, education and prevention.

Some people go all out and decide to die their body hair different colors such as pink or blue.

I’ve had male friends who compete on who could grow the longest beard or girlfriends who compete on who could go the longest without shaving.

“About one man in seven will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime,” according to cancer.org.

We are also informed that one man in 38 with prostate cancer will die.

Forget about the stigma surrounding digital rectal exams.

IT CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE! Make a commitment.

Let it grow.

Spread awareness.

Donate.

Save a life.

Don’t overthink it.

Just do it.

a strikingly similar layout, touting Cyber Monday death counts. Spoiler: there aren’t any!”

This is one of the many reasons why many people prefer to shop online for these sales.

Student Mary Castro said, “I personally prefer to shop online for Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.”

“I hate to wait in those crazy long lines, and definitely prefer shopping from the comfort of my own home in my pajamas whenever I feel like it,” continued Castro.

Several students agreed with Castro’s viewpoint, favoring online shopping, especially because so many students work on Black Friday.

“I feel like Thanksgiving is about getting together with your family and friends, not spending it in line waiting to shop,” said student Briana Mesa.

“Black Friday should not be about heading to the streets to spend their money on dumb sales, it should be about spending time with their family, especially after a Thanksgiving dinner, that is supposed to be all about being thankful,” added Mesa.

REI, a sports gear retailer, is closing all 143 of their stores on Black Friday, according to forbes.com.

REI instead encouraged their customers and will pay their employees to #OptOutside on Black Friday by heading outdoors.

“I love the idea that REI is closing their doors on Black Friday when everyone else seems to be opening early or worse, opening on Thanksgiving,” stated Heather Stinnett, REI customer.

“And while I hadn’t necessarily planned to shop at REI this holiday season, their message to #OptOutside has motivated me to not only get outside on Black Friday, but also to support REI this holiday season as a customer,” added Stinnett.

REI may inspire other retailers and people to do the same, by spending their time with family, instead of standing in lines and traffic jams.

This Black Friday remember, Thanksgiving is about giving thanks, not about skipping dinner or leaving early to shop cheap sales.

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Empathy gap between Paris & Beirut

By ERICA WONG Copy Editor

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hy did the Paris attacks get significantly more news coverage when the Beirut bombings went largely ignored?

On Nov. 12, two suicide bombers detonated outside a suburb of Beirut, Lebanon. A day later, there were multiple attacks in Paris. With the two cities still reeling, world leaders lined up to express their condolences and show solidarity–but there was overwhelming silence regarding the tragedy in Lebanon.

“When my people died, they did not send the

The implication of this, some argue is that Arab lives matter less, but the answer isn’t as simple as just racism.

world into mourning. Their death was but an irrelevant fleck among the international news cycle, something that happens in THOSE parts of the world,” stated Elie Fares, a Lebanese doctor lamenting the tragedy on his blog, “A Separate State of Mind.”

Terrorism is the same, whether it happens to Lebanese or Parisians. If the international community is really suffering from all this terrorism, they should react to terrorism with the same kind of condemnation and rigor in Lebanon as it has been shown in France.

The implication of this, some argue, is that Arab lives matter less, but the answer isn’t as simple as just racism.

But why was there such a large empathy gap in media coverage and support from around the world?

Is it the frequency of horrific events that desensitizes us, or the familiarity of one place over another?

Facebook received backlash for failing to introduce their Safety Check feature for the Beirut bombings.

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people to confirm the safety status of loved ones during a crisis.

It was introduced to Facebook by Mark Zuckerberg little over a year ago, however, it wasn’t until the Paris attacks that many people started noticing the notification on their page: “[Name] was marked safe during Paris Terror Attacks.”

Vice President of Growth Alex Schultz addressed the issue in a recent status post, stating that, “During an ongoing crisis, like war or epidemic, Safety Check in its current form is not that useful for people: because there isn’t a clear start or end point and, unfortunately, it’s impossible to know when someone is truly ‘safe.’”

Although Beirut was once synonymous with violence, it’s important to note that this is the worst incidence of violence in the country since their civil war ended in 1990, with the death toll at 43 and 239 more injured, according to CNN. While that idea is outdated, “Beirut was once considered the Paris of the

Middle East,” after World War II with it’s heavy French influence, turning it into a glamorous tourist destination, according to Business Insider.

However, the attacks in Paris seemed more shocking because France is an unusual, unexpected target. More than 2,000 miles from the current ISIS war zone in Syria, Paris is a top tourist destination.

This attack “suggests a new outward turn for the Islamic State,” according to The Washington Post. It’s concerning because an attack so far from ISIS headquarters potentially represents a “… more dangerous stage in the world’s war against ISIS as the terrorist group continues to mount increasingly sophisticated and deadly strikes around the globe,” according to Jon Levine of mic.com.

If politicians do not come forward and make a statement similar to those they made to show solidarity with Beirut as they did with Paris, it may show a huge clash between civilizations, creating a larger gap which feeds into the idea of us versus them.

Communication Club launches at Palm Desert Campus

By SARAH JOHNSON

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SUSB Palm Desert Campus (PDC) Communication Club officially began on Nov 4.

With a goal to “Connect, Contribute, Collaborate, and Communicate with the Community,” the club is striving to reach out and contribute to the surrounding community.

Professor Basemeh Rihan at CSUSB, Club Advisor, started the Communication Club in efforts to give the students a club revolving around communication.

Henry Panait, president of the Communication Club, stated “we are focusing on helping the community and giving the

Staff Writer club members guidance and professional experience to use in their future careers.”

The club has 35 members thus far, but is open to many more students of any major.

In an effort to reach out to the community, the Communication Club will be going to Martha’s Village & Kitchen.

Martha’s Kitchen is a homeless shelter located in Indio that reaches out to the needy with food, healthcare, and housing.

The Communication Club will be serving food for the needy from 12-2 p.m. on Wednesday Nov. 25.

With Thanksgiving coming up quickly this week on Nov. 26, the Communication

Club is also collecting canned foods and non-perishable items all week to be donated to the Delivering Emergency Nourishment (DEN) at PDC. The DEN strives to deliver nourishing food for CSUSB students who face food scarcity on both the Palm Desert and San Bernardino campus.

The club is also currently raising funds so they can invite guest speakers to promote public relations work and prepare for a speech tournament on Feb. 19, 2016.

The first guest speaker the club is hosting is CSUSB Professor Jim Smart.

Smart will speak about his professional career in media and news writing, Mon-

day, Nov. 23 at 3:40 p.m. at PDC in Mary Rogers Gateway Room 309.

This event is free of charge and open to all students. Regular club meetings are held Monday nights at 4 p.m., in the Mary Rogers Gateway Room 309.

If you’re looking to get involved with your community or just more involved with a club at the PDC, Communication Club is a great option.

President: Henry P Panait P id t H it Vice President: Kaylin Murphy Treasurer: Lane Huffman Secretary: Alexandra Winner

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Homophobia in Hip-Hop! Staff Writer

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Bisexual R&B Singer Frank Ocean

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Openly Bisexual Rapper Azealia Banks

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Music is a form of art, and no one should ever be told which direction they can take their art. But rappers are known for their ‘tough guy’ image and of course, their love for women.

But what happens when a rapper expresses his love for another man? He gets the black sheep treatment.

Even though it’s 2015 where being gay is becoming less of a taboo, not everyone has warmed up to the idea yet. Recently on the reality TV show, “Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood,” viewers got an inside look into lives of up and coming gay rap artists Miles and Malan.

During the time of filming, neither of them came out and both expressed their fear of coming out because they had an image to uphold, and if they came out about their sexuality they felt they wouldn’t be taken seriously.

In an interview with, Huffington Post, rapper Snoop Dogg, who is not against the gay community, spoke on the coming out of R&B artist Frank Ocean saying, “he’s a singer; it’s acceptable in the singing world, but in the rap world I don’t know if it will ever be acceptable because rap [is seen as] masculine.”

CSUSB student Jonathan Aquino believes that rap has nothing against the gay community but because “rap is still dominated by males and most of their rap songs are about dominance or being macho, a song with a ‘gay’ theme wouldn’t do well.” Rapper, Ice-T, weighed in on the topic explaining that if a hardcore rapper such as himself or Ice Cube came out

about being gay their fans would not understand it and question who they were as rappers. CSUSB Student, Felipe Montana, believes that rap and being gay are two different worlds and mainstream is generalizing the two, which is why the two worlds can’t collide.

Being gay is “problematic in the rap world since their lyrics are about getting a bunch of women and a guy is not gonna rap about a bunch of dudes,” continued Montana. This genre of music has been known for gang banging, guns, partying with promiscuous women, etc; you never hear soft lyrics speaking of love or ones sexuality, because that is not the image rappers want to portray.

If the topic of being gay ever does come up in the lyrics, it’s not praising it, it’s bashing the idea of men liking other men or giving it a negative connotation.

For example, in Ice Cube’s diss track, “No Vaseline,” the message of the song was to portray crew members of N.W.A as homosexuals and added that Eazy-E was a “f--got.”

Eminem is another rapper who has poked fun at the gay community, with hateful lyrics he has shown the world that he is openly homophobic.

Because of this influence people have begun to judge rapper Young Thug because of his choice of feminine-esque clothing, including tight pants and dresses, along with his choice of wearing nail polish. 50 Cent has also been rumored to liking other males after an interview released with “Watch What Happens: Live” of his ex-girlfriend Vivica A. Fox claimed 50 Cent’s homophobic remarks on the show “Empire” was “like the pot calling

the kettle black,” as if to suggest he was gay.

Calling a rapper gay seems to be one of the biggest insults, and from the judgment they receive from their fellow artists it is no wonder why a gay male rapper wouldn’t feel confident coming out.

CSUSB student Kimberly Mesen shared her thoughts saying, “People are barley becoming comfortable with the fact [that people are] gay and coming out to the world,” which is why she believes no well known rapper has announced they are gay, yet. But it is time the industry gets shaken up a bit and has some serious changes.

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Rapper 50 Cent accused of being homosexual by ex-girlfriend Vivica A. Fox

Don Vito dies at 59

By ABEL ARRIOLA Staff Writer Vincent Roy Margera, also known as Don Vito, passed away Nov. 15, at 6:45 a.m. at Chester County Hospital in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

Vito suffered from kidney and liver failure, and because of that the “Jackass” crew lost another member, since the death of Ryan Dunn.

Vito was the uncle of professional skateboarder and member of “Jackass,” Bam Margera. He was famous for his mumbling and alcoholism in Bam’s show “Viva La Bam.” The show centered around Bam doing foolish things with his friends as well as pranking his uncle Don Vito.

Vito was not only known as a reality TV star but also as a criminal.

“Following the end of Viva La Bam in 2006, Vincent Margera faced legal issues stemming from an incident at a Colorado autograph session in August 2006 where he was charged with groping two 12-year-old girls,” according to Rolling Stones.

“Margera was ultimately found guilty of two counts of sexual assault on a minor and sentenced to 10 years of ‘serious’ probation, which banned him from further portraying ‘Don Vito’ in any capacity. He was also sentenced to register as a sex offender in Colorado and his native Pennsylvania. Since then, Margera remained largely out of the spotlight,” continued Rolling Stone.

I grew up watching “Viva La Bam” and it was one of the funniest shows that ever premiered on MTV, followed by “Jackass.”

From his obnoxious reactions

when pranked to the obviously intoxicated slurred speech, and immaturity, Vito being charged as a sex offender does not surprise me.

If you watched “Viva la Bam,” you could see how creepy he was towards women and how uncomfortable he made them. “[Vito] was a character. He was the center of attention in ‘Viva La Bam’ and the reason why I watched the show. The fact that he was a criminal doesn’t affect me at all, [it] doesn’t change my view [of] him. He will always be remembered as the fat, funny uncle,” said student Joseph Esparza.

“Margera’s attorney had argued that the reality star took on the persona of the outrageous Don Vito character during the [court] appearance as an explanation for his actions...[he collapsed] violently in the courtroom

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and [yelled] ‘just kill me now,’” according to MTV News.

“Don Vito was a grown man who acted like a child, some would take it wrong but I find it hilarious,” said student Joshua Lennick.

As for me, watching these famous characters, it seems like they never go through troubles, and as if their lives are perfect based off the cool things they do.

When these TV stars commit crimes or fail to follow the law, it seems like their character committed the crime and it was all just an act. They don’t face real consequences - almost as if they were untouched.

Vito sexually assaulted minors and was only charged with 10 years of probation, which is seen as a slap on the wrist for this atrocious crime.

Whatever the case may be, it is wrong to treat them like unblemished stars, especially when they commit crimes. For a civilian to commit a crime like that, they would be sent to prison.

It is unfair for someone to get a lighter sentence because of their celebrity status.

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The Purpose behind The Incredible True Story

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Friday the 13th doesn’t disappoint Bieber & Logic fwans!

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His latest album includes 18-tracks and features artists like Big Lendo on the track “Young Jesus,” which brings a ‘90s feel to the album.

Unlike ordinary albums, Logic refers to his latest project as an “audio cinematic experience that takes place mainly in sonic form.”

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With this in mind, he’s been on a road to redemption for a while now, and his latest album, “The Purpose,” definitely evokes emotions of regret, vulnerability, courage, passion and a positive outlook on new things to come.

I believe this album is his most personal project to date. He opens up about his childhood, his past relationships and losing himself and his purpose along the road.

He confessed in an interview with Ellen DeGeneres, that at least three songs were written for ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez: “What Do You Mean,” “Sorry,” and “Mark My Words.”

His album took the lead over One Direction’s “Made in the A.M.” album on iTunes and Billboards Top 200

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It seems like “Beliebers” made a connection almost immediately with Beiber’s new album.

Some of the artists and producers featured on this album include: Big Sean, Ed Sheeran, and Diplo.

Strategically enough, Justin pulled a “Beyoncé” and dropped 13 dance videos, in addition to the 18-track list, which he calls “Purpose: The Movement.”

Overall, I loved this album not just because he is gorgeous, but because it’s a relatable album. He brings a great variety of slow jams and up tempo music, and versatility always works.

You can play his album while you’re at home bawling your eyes out during a breakup or on a night out with your friends.

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November’s Friday the 13th seemed to be a popular day for album releases.

Although Friday the 13th is considered an unlucky day in Western superstitions, that didn’t stop artists like Justin Bieber and up-and-coming artist Logic from dropping their latest albums.

It’s no secret that Justin Bieber has had a troubling past two years. He’s been involved in a slew of controversial situations, from being arrested for allegedly drunk racing, assault, to lashing out at fans and people around him. He seemed to be heading in a downward spiral and turning into another former teen celebrity going off the deep end. Nobody liked a cocky, violent Justin and his album sales proved it.

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Although it might not necessarily be something I listen to on the regular, I can respect the fact that he is staying true to his delivery.

Style-wise, I do believe he has his own sound, but at times it may sound like he’s simulating other artists’ beats but then again who doesn’t? He has so much potential musically, but I’m not sure he’s proved himself just yet.

I can’t say this album will be on repeat, for me, but I’m interested on what projects he’ll have in the future.

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Clothing line, 2BeastMovement, brings fashion to fitness

By VIVIAN GURROLA-AMISSAH Staff Writer

Photos courtesy of ycfilms

“Find something you are truly passionate of,” said Jorge Llamas when discussing his recent launch of his new gym clothing line called 2BeastMovement, with his business partner Fernandez Rios.

Being the CEO of 2BeastMovement, Llamas has come a long way of achieving success of his brand new line for fitness.

Llamas found himself working with Rios and launching the release of their new urban fitness wear for men and women in March 2015.

Raised in the Moreno Valley area, failure was not an option growing up. Llamas always felt he needed to make something out of his life.

Llamas and his business partner Rios, also known as “Audiobot,” both promoted raves for massive amounts of people, Audiobot eventually got signed to LMFAO to produce the hit “Sexy and I Know It.” After going their separate ways Llamas worked at Ross Dress for Less warehouse for a couple years

where he realized his talents were not being put to use.

Wanting a better life, Llamas focused on inventing a better lifestyle of chasing his dreams for fitness and design.

While things moved quickly Llamas and Rios found themselves meeting with a lawyer about trademark names, both agreed to include the word “Beast,” shortly after came the idea of 2BeastMovement.

Today, at 25, Llamas and Rios sell their fitness clothing online that ranges between $15 to $30, perfect for college students to afford.

The two hope to inspire individuals to join the movement that want to create a better lifestyle for themselves.

With business running, 2BeastMovement’s year of release is right around the corner. Llamas plans to never have to live with the doubt of “what if” and hope to one day take the company worldwide.

I asked Llamas what tips he would give someone trying to start a new clothing line. He said, “Know who your consumer is, and never be afraid of change, anything has potential.”

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Arts & Entertainment

Cool show, shady

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2015

rees POPPIN NEWZ

By JAMEY JOHNSON

Photos courtesy of Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

Staff Writer

One Direction puts on great show at terrible location

By MELANIE LIMON Staff Writer One Direction took the stage at Warner Bros. Studios, once again on Ellen after three years, in celebration of their new album, “Made in the A.M.” It was great to see them live since they are going on a break and won’t be touring again until 2017.

Tickets for Ellen are free, but it’s pretty hard to get them. I was lucky enough to scalp myself a ticket for less than $20 (CD and tote included).

The tickets sold out in a matter of minutes and I was happy that I was going to be a part of something that my 18-year-old self wished had attended back in 2012.

Once I arrived at the Universal Studios designated parking lot, there was a swarm of people trying to get past security and into the venue. Over 5,000 people ended up attending the event.

After waiting for what seemed like ages, we were transported from out of the parking lot and onto charter buses that took us to the Warner Bros. Studios.

We passed time by singing the new One Direction songs and discussing our expectations for the show.

Once we exited the bus and were inside the venue, we were extremely disappointed when the security placed us in a section that had a huge tree that blocked our view of the whole stage!

The reason for this confusion was because the buses were numbered in a way that the first people who arrived were supposed to be seated closest to the stage, but since some of the staff were unaware of that, the people on the buses behind us were given better

seats with no trees obstructing their view.

“I was very disappointed in the venue.

The trees were blocking mine and other peoples view. For waiting as long as we did only to see them through the leaves was really sad,” said a fan, Savannah Pena.

The venue was beautiful and it was the set used for the show “Pretty Little Liars,” but it was not suited for a concert.

Although the view of the stage wasn’t ideal, the performance that the boys gave was amazing! I hadn’t seen them perform in over a year and it was well worth the wait.

They sang five songs in total - one of their old hits “Story of my Life,” and “Drag Me Down” and “Perfect,” from their new album.

We were the first to hear them perform their most anticipated song which they sang twice, “Love You Goodbye.” This song was the first one that captured my attention off their new album, so once they started singing it I was overjoyed.

“The tree was the only downfall, I thought the show was amazing. They sang well, [and] the crowd was electric!” said fellow One Directioner, Melody Delrio.

“Even though we weren’t able to see them as well as others, I still wouldn’t change a thing because we were still fortunate enough to hear them live,” said fan Jasmine Ramirez.

Although the show had its setbacks, I still managed to have an amazing time. Even though I couldn’t see the band very well and had to resort to seeing them on the screen, I was grateful I got to be a part of this experience.

SMSU Pride Center releases lineup for Q-Fest.

Rock out with your favorite, local queer bands Dec. 1. Q-Fest will feature bands like WASI, Storeetellers, and Statues of Cats. There will be vendors, raffles, crafts and henna!

There will also be free HIV testing provided by the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health.

Jake Gyllenhaal and Drake are painting the city with 50 shades of lipsticks.

Tom Ford is coming out with a second collection of the “Lips & Boys” line, with 50 shades named after people who are important in his life. Rapper Drake and actor Jake Gyllenhaal made the cut!

The collection will be out just in time for Black Friday for those who are excited to have these heartthrobs on their lips!

Women are putting sweaters on their nails?

This new 3D design is becoming popular for the winter. With as many cable knit sweaters as you desire, this three step design is easy to create.

All you need is a nail polish of your choice and 3D sculpting gel. Mix the two together and voila! You’ll have all you need to create a cozy sweater design for your manicure.

Justin Timberlake and Timbaland are switching over to country music.

Justin Timberlake and Timbaland performed on the Country Music Awards (CMAs) and fans are questioning whether this is the genre they were going to dive into next instead of sticking to hip hop and R&B. Timbaland explained that they will be working on an all country album together for the upcoming year and stated that it’s no surprise, because they are both from the South--it’s in their roots.

“There’s still so much that can happen in Nashville, and I look to the future and I want to be a part of it,” Timberlake told the Tennesseean, and with hopes that it will be “a new generation of country.”

Adele’s new album won’t be available for streaming.

With Adele’s new album soon to hit shelves, the public will have to spend some bucks to get the full thrill that is “25.” The singer wants the public to buy her new album “25” that releases Nov. 20 and claims she will not be releasing the album to streaming services like Apple and Spotify.

This shouldn’t get in the way of album sales for the singer because I’m sure the album will live up to the price, since she has yet to disappoint us.

Rihanna x STANCE socks collaboration.

Along with the many other fall collections, the Rihanna & Stance collection is coming just in time to shop for the holidays. These new socks are a must-have this time of year. You can expect a lot of sheer with bright greens and reds along with Christmas lights and Santa Claus outfits to decorate the sock, topping it off with a marabou fur trim.

The socks have just been released and are available for purchase, also be on the look out for her Puma creepers that will be re-available with new colors and now in men’s sizes Nov. 20.

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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Cross-country runs into CSUSB history books

By SIERRA MARRERO Staff Writer The Coyote Cross-Country team has been successful at CSUSB as well as in the state. From the beginning, the Coyotes started their season with a mindset to dominate, and came in fully prepared.

“They came in with an attitude that they knew how good they could possibly be, so they came in shape, ready to go,” said 24-year head cross-country coach Tom Burleson.

The Coyotes opened the season by finishing second at the UC Irvine Invitational, and finishing fourth in the Aztec Invitational at UC San Diego, with Soleil Hall leading the Coyotes in both races. By the third meet, the Coyotes secured top 20-finishes at their first ever “Coyote Challenge Meet” hosted on campus.

The results came back with Hall, placing third with a time of 22:31.20, Patricia Cortez placing sixth with a time of 22:44.70, Laura Aceves placing 10th with a time of 23:33.30, following Alice Zayer placing 12th, and Taylore Cantu placing 20th.

The Coyotes continued to make significant strides for the program, as they broke records every meet.

During the 2015 California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) crosscountry championship meet in Speedway Meadows at Golden Gate Park, Hall was able to lead her teammates to a third-place

finish, running the second-fastest time in CSUSB history for the 6k, placing 11th with a time of 21:56.5.

The Coyotes then advanced on to the NCAA West Regional in Monmouth Oregon, where over 192 girls from 28 schools competed.

The results were outstanding, as Cortez placed 17th with the time of 21:42.44, and earned all-region honors, the first time a Coyote has earned one since 2005.

Cortez’s time marked the second fastest time in school history for the 6000 meters, barely missing Rebekah Frazier’s time of 21:42.3 back in 2011.

The Coyotes finished their season placing ninth overall at regionals, ending with 265 points.

Following Cortez, Jessica Steinhoff placed 45th at 22:16.5, which registered her as the seventh fastest Coyote for 6000 meters in school history.

Junior Laura Aceves placed 60th at 22:30.35, Hall placed 64th at 22.33.67, and Cynthia Rivera placed 83rd at 22:47.55, which completed the Coyotes’ top five.

Cantu placed 91st at 22:56.68 and Evelyn De La Luz placed 97th.

“This was the best

season in school history by far,” said Burleson.

Burleson believes that the hard work and outstanding student athletes enabled the team to get as far as they did.

“We had some top recruits from junior colleges come in, we had our number one runner who just came in to us from soccer, an all conference runner from last year, and we had another standout come in from Polymar Junior College who was 13th in the state last year, along with a mixture of girls who were on the team last year all contributing to the success of this year’s team,” said Burleson.

Other notable achievements from this

year’s cross-country season include the team appearing in the National Top 25, and ending the season with 10 of the best individual finishes in CSUSB history, along with two of the best 5000-meter efforts.

“We expect Cal State San Bernardino Cross-Country to follow the footsteps of this years team, and continue with the success we have now,” said Burleson.

As the top two Coyotes will be graduating, Burleson said it’s hard to predict what next season will be like, but he expects the team to have higher standards.

However, with the amount of talent the Coyotes have now, it seems as if the team is set for success.

Photo courtesy of Robert Whitehead

Men’s basketball splits opener

By YESICA CHAVEZ Staff Writer Coyote men’s basketball lost their season opener 6585 against the Azusa Pacific University (APU) Cougars on Nov. 13.

“Some teams start a season without having the ability to get much better and that’s not the case with us, we have a ton of room to get a lot better,” said Coyote guard Zeke DeBlase.

The Cougars gained control over the ball in the beginning of the first half and scored two consecutive baskets making it a 4-0 lead for APU. Tension was rising for the Cougars, when Coyote Keith Smith flew past the defense and converted on a lay up. The Coyotes started to struggle as the Cougars retook control over the ball.

The Cougars led 10-6, when Coyote forward Aaron Cheatum made a free-throw making the score 7-10.

APU started to dominate the game with several back to back shots making it an 18-7 score.

The Coyotes tried to regain control over the game, but were unsuccessful. The first half ended with a score of 4330 in favor of the Cougars In the first minute of the second half, Coyote center Phil Reed tipped the ball in, making the score 32-43. The Coyotes attempted to come back in the second half, but struggled to keep up. The Cougars then took control and led the game 53-32. The Coyotes continued to struggle, while the Cougars took advantage and led the game 77-61.

APU then retook control over the ball, as Cougar guard Connor Peterson dunked the ball adding to the lead 84-64.

The Coyotes fell short, and lost to the Cougars 85-65.

“After our first loss we came together as a team and talked about what we need to do differently,” explained DeBlase.

Although, the Coyotes had a rough start, they did not leave Azusa undefeated when they dominated against the Norte Dame De Namur (NDDN) Argonauts 81-56 on Nov. 14 at APU. NDDN took control of the ball in the first minute when Argonaut guard Jalen Young scored two points.

The Coyotes then gained control over the ball, but failed to score. Assisted by Coyote forward Dylan Leonard, DeBlase made a three-point field goal making the score 3-7.

The Coyotes began to fight for the win and lead 1211 on a three-point field goal by Coyote forward Brandon Staton. The first half ended with a 40-33 lead for the Coyotes.

Reed gave CSUSB their first point in the second half with a free throw. Coyote guard Juan Martinez made a three-point field goal making the score 48-37.

NDDN then gained control over the ball and Argonaut center Korey Serna made a lay up.

The Argonauts fought a good fight, however the Coyotes dominated the game with more possession over the ball.

The Coyotes won 81-56. “I think we are one of the top teams in the CCAA,” said DeBlase. “We should all anticipate a great year for Coyote basketball.”

Come join the Coyotes Dec. 1 at the Coussoulis Arena as they play against Cal State East Bay.

Volleyball prepared to ba le in playoffs Continued from Pg. 16 first, the Coyotes had 23-14.

A kill by Coyote Lauren Nicholson brought the Coyotes one point away from winning the round.

After another service error by the Toros, the Coyotes were awarded the second round.

The third and final round was crucial to win the game.

As the third round began, the Toros

brought their A-game.

From the start, the Coyotes battled, the two teams played neck and neck the entire game and at one point the Toros were in the lead.

The Coyotes got the first two points, one by a service error and the other a service ace by Nicholson.

Only minutes later, the Toros completed two kills and received points from two attack errors by the Coyotes, which put the Toros in the lead for a brief mo-

ment.

The Coyotes caught up quickly with a kill by O’Brien and a service ace by DeHoog.

Coyotes also received two points from attack errors made by the Toros.

The Coyotes were only one point ahead of the Toros, all the players knew they had to give it their all.

The two teams tied multiple times in the third period.

The Coyotes took the lead with a kill

and a service error, but the Toros continued right on their tail.

A kill by DeHoog and a service ace by Nicholson brought the Coyotes one point away from the win.

O’Brien stepped up and completed a kill, and won the game for the Coyotes 3-0.

The Coyotes were filled with satisfaction after the last game of the Coyote Classic.

We look forward to their next step in the journey to becoming champions.

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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Cross-country sends off nine

By LUIS ESCOBAR Staff Writer

Cindy Balderas • •

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Appeared in four races for the Coyotes Finished 46th in the Coyote Challenge, finishing the 3.7 mile run in only 25:39 Placed 59th in the Triton Classic, beating her 3.7 mile time from the Coyote Challenge with a time of 24:49 Photo courtesy of Dan Evans

The team is all smiles after making CSUSB history by appearing in the National Top 25 poll under coach Tom Burleson.

Patricia Cortez

Cara Bonafede • •

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Made a total of three appearances for the 2015 year Earned 103rd place at the Aztec Invitational with a time of 22:36 in the 5,000 meter run Named team captain her senior year at La Quinta High School.

2014 CCAA All-Academic choice

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Evelyn De La Luz

Krystal Cota • •

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Total of five appearances in the 2015 season Placed 48th in the Coyote Challenge with a time of 26:06 in the 6,000 meter run Earned 53rd place in the Triton Classic with a 24:31 time in the 6,000 meter race Competed in NCAA West Regional, finishing 110th in 2013

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Six appearances for the Coyotes in the 2015 season Sixth in the Triton Classic with a time of 22:20, putting her in the top six best times of CSUSB history Ran 2nd fastest time in CSUSB’s history in the CCAA meet, finishing 9th with a time of 21:5

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Raced a total of four times in the 2015 season Finished 76th the Coyote Challenge with a time of 28:52 in the 6,000 meter race Appeared in the Triton Classic and finished 100th with a time of 27:27 Ran 26:23.9 at UC San Diego in 2014

Appeared in five races in 2015 Finished 26th in the 6,000 meter Coyote Challenge with a time of 24:27 Also finished 26th in the Triton Classic with a time of 23:28 in the 6,000 meter run Finished 30th at CCAA meet in 2014

Elizabeth Hernandez • •

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Competed in four meets throughout the 2015 season Achieved season’s best time in 2014 in the CCAA meet, finishing in 69th place with a time of 25:04 in the 6,000 meter race Earned 59th place in the Coyote Challenge with a time of 26:44 in the 6,000 meter race

Alice Zayer

Monica Vasquez Cano •

Six total appearances in 2015 2014 top runner First Coyote to earn All-CCAA honors in four seasons Fourth best 6,000 meter time in all CSUSB history with a time of 22:17.

Achieved 17th place in the 6,000 meter race at NCAA West Regional

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Made a total of five appearances in her senior season Earned season best in 2014 against UC San Diego, where she ran La Jolla course with a time of 23:50 Finished 11th in the Coyote Challenge with a time of 23:50 Photos courtesy of CSUSB Athletics

Sports

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2015

coyote volleyball Pushing for the title to cap 2015

By KIARA PAUL Staff Writer

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oyote women’s volleyball defeated the Cal State Dominguez Hills’ Toros, in what seemed to be an easy win until the last round.

Coyotes started the game on fire; three kills in the first few minutes gave the Coyotes a lead they would keep the entire game.

Toro Bridget Heins completed the first kill, only to be shot down by two more kills by Coyote Malika O’Brien.

The Toros could not keep up with the Coyotes, especially with the multiple attack errors.

The first period continued with the Coyotes in the lead 2315.

Coyote Jayann DeHoog assisted both plays, two more kills

by Alexandra Torline and O’Brien, resulting in a Coyote win for the first round.

The second period started exactly the same way, the Coyotes with one kill after the other.

The Toros struggled to keep up and fell behind.

With even more mistakes, like a service error by Toro Claire Autry, the Coyotes racked up the points.

The Coyotes led 12-7 when the Toros completed a kill and received a point from a service ace.

The second period came to an end in the same fashion as the Continued on Pg. 14

Photo courtesy of Robert Whitehead

Seniors’ accomplishments

By ANISSA VASQUEZ Staff Writer

Kaitlyn Christner • • • •

Played 28 matches in the regular 2015 season and averaged 1.70 points per set One of two Coyotes named NCAA West Region All-Tourney in 2014 Appeared in 18 matches and 47 sets of the 2013 season Finished 4th on the team with 195 kills and 1.88 kills/set in the 2014 season

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Ciara Richards

Brenna McIntosh • • •

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Played 21 matches of the 2015 regular season and averaged 3.83 points per set Named to the 2015 All-CCAA first-team honors squad Holds all three CSUSB career-blocking records solos, block assists and total blocks Named AVCA 2nd-team All-American in 2014

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Ashley Solis • •

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Played 28 matches in the regular 2015 season and averaged 2.35 points per set Totaled 182 kills in the 2014 season and entered her senior season with 706 career kills Ranked second on the team with a total of 858 attacks in the 2013 season Appeared in 31 matches and 115 sets in the 2012 season

Played 24 matches in the regular season and averaged .11 points per set Named CCAA All Academic Choice in the 2014 season Named Division II Athletics Directors’ Association Academic Achievement award squad in the 2013 season Appeared in 8 matches and 15 sets in the 2012 season

Played 5 matches in the regular 2015 season and averaged .25 points per set A (CCAA) All Academic choice in 2014 Appeared in 25 matches and 85 sets during the 2014 season She led Coyotes with 822 total assists and 9.67 assists/set in 2014 Eight matches with double-digit digs in 2014

Alexandra Torline • • • • •

Played 27 matches in the regular season and averaged 4.36 points per set Named CCAA Player of the Week twice in the 2015 season Named to CoSIDA Academic All-District Eight™ volleyball honors squad Named to the 2015 All-CCAA first-team honors squad Earned all-conference all four seasons