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Gas hazard in Aliso Canyon
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CSUSB ranked No. 20 in earning potential By Joel Cruz Staff Writer
Photo courtesy of Mark Ralston (left) and Dean Musgrave (right)
Aliso Canyon developed a leak of methane gas from their storage units. Residents in the area have experienced symptoms like headaches, stomach pain, and nausea.
Methane gas leak in Aliso Canyon caused people to evacuate; story on page 3
Marijuana bans in California C By Crystal Norman Staff Writer
alifornia cities and counties are in the process of enacting a list of bans and regulations on medical marijuana before the state government provides restrictions in March 2016. The reason counties are in a rush is because they’re "paranoid" about how to govern pot, according to sacbee.com. “If you have a medical card for health purposes I don’t see why the state would come in and regulate or ban your usage,” said CSUSB criminal justice major Astrid Grandls. A 70-page framework was created in September 2015, allowing the state to step in and have authority over licensed growers if these counties didn’t have their own regulations in the books by March 1, according to Al Jazeera America, a
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media outlet. If certain cities are against medical marijuana or for it, then they can ban or legalize business within their borders, according to abovethelaw.com. Many long time growers are concerned the state is trying to regulate an industry that has been unregulated since 1996, according to ibtimes.com. Calnorml.org stated that this bill is specifically concerned about people who store, manufacture, or transport cannabis for their own personal use, or for a primary caregiver. “It’s so easy to get a medical card in 2016 even if you don’t have any medical history, and then people with these cards sell for recreational use,” said psychology major Jessica Continued on Pg. 2
Leading presidential candidates, pg. 7
CSUSB was ranked 20th in the U.S. for highest student earnings potential, according to a report by Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce. However, the data comes at a cost. The list marks CSUSB as third highest in earnings potential, behind Cal State Stanislaus at No.19 and Cal State Bakersfield at No. six. James Estes, a professor of finance at CSUSB, said there are many factors that contribute for such a high placement on the list and why this campus is different from the rest. “I believe that the student work ethic and dedication is higher,” he stated in an email. “I think there is more family support to do well and this translates to higher graduation rates and transition to employment of choice or graduate school.” The full list was compiled of more than 1,400 colleges and universities and sorted by three different sets of data, containing differences in earnings based on majors, student’s academic preparation, and the likelihood of graduate degree attainment. The median earnings for students at CSUSB ten years after beginning their studies was $45,000, which was $11,900 more than the expected earnings of $33,600 for that year, according to the Georgetown University Report. The report used data from a September 2015 web tool designed by the U.S. Department of Education, called the College Scorecard, where prospective college students can access information about the quality of colleges and universities throughout the country. However, students who attended four-year colleges also faced large amounts of debt, according to the College Scorecard Data. Students at private, for-profit two-year and four-year institutions have high rates of borrowing with graduates having large amounts of debt, according to the U.S. Department of Education web tool. Loan payment rates were also accounted for in the data provided. Of the overall three-year repayment rate for all undergraduate institutions, 37 percent of
Interview with cast of “Race,” pg. 12
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Basketball sweeps at home, pg. 15
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Hernandez. The number of medical marijuana users in California is reaching up to 572,762, according to medicalmarijuana.procon.org, and 13 percent of people in California in general smoke marijuana regularly, according to CBS News. “ I don’t think that these regulations will stop people from smoking because the laws never have,” said student Lizabeth Mora. Criminal Justice Department Chair Dr. Larry Gaines talked about why he finds it important for the state to step in even if it has almost been two decades since medical marijuana has been legalized. “Marijuana has always been a political issue, we’ve demonized it for so many years. I think it was necessary for the state to come in and tell California counties that they need to get it together,” said Gaines. Legalization of recreational marijuana will be on the ballot in March of 2016. These regulations are deemed as serious situations since the government will most likely be more involved in the marijuana industry both recreationally and medically, according to reformca.com. “The state is being smart to decriminalize it, regulate it, sell it and tax the hell out of it,” said Gaines.
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Individual cities in California will determine the bans on legal and illegal marijuana use beginning in March of this year. And that’s exactly what they plan to do, with the industry estimating to be $8 billion in revenue by 2018, according to Forbes magazine. Although some of the growers are upset of the state’s push to make decisions, there are positives to this regulation process. “I think it is fair, because you can’t just grow weed. There are specifications in order to make it potent, if you do it the wrong way then you will be wasting weed,” said Mora.
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alifornia State University representatives met with the State Legislator in Sacramento to discuss the need to continue improving graduation rates at Impact Day on Jan. 19. As reported in The Sun, 13 percent of the CSUSB 2008 freshmen class graduated in four years while 48 percent received their degree in six years. “The average time to a degree now is 4.7 years,” stated Laurie Weidner, spokeswoman for the CSU Chancellor’s office in The Sun. Representatives from 20 of the 23 CSUs were in attendance at the meeting along with both Cal Poly Pomona and San Luis Obispo. CSUSB President Tomás Morales, accompanied by two CSUSB representatives, an alumnus and a student, spoke with 10 local legislators. “It was a blessing and great chance to go up and represent the school and myself,” said Damarea Parker, CSUSB Alumnus and Educational Opportunity Program Renaissance Scholar. The goal was to emphasize the strides this campus made to increase graduation rates and provide student testimonials. “The majority of CSUSB students are first generation college students, meaning that neither parent holds a bachelors degree. Fully 84 percent of the recently admitted class (the class of 2019) are first-generation college students,” stated Mark Edwards, Vice Chair of the CSUSB Philanthropic Foundation Board and donor to the Renaissance Scholars program. According to the Long Beach Press Telegram, CSUs are at their peak with 57 percent of first time freshman graduating within six years and 19 percent of freshman from 2011 graduating in four years. Although, Chancellor White noted that this only counted first-time and full-time students. “This approach can lead to inappropriate conclusions as it leaves out the grit and successes of over half our students today,” stated White in the Long Beach Press-Telegram. So many of our students have work, family, and community obligations who cannot take 15 credits per semester,” continued White. The “Coyote First Step” and “Early Start” programs were implemented to assist incoming student graduation rates by providing a summer college resident experience, while also taking remedial math and english courses, according to earlystart.csusb.edu. By participating, students no longer need to take remedial courses during the academic year that do not count towards graduation requirements. “We know that, given adequate support, students will succeed, and we know what programs will help them,” stated Pam Langford, director of executive affairs at CSUSB in The Sun. To continue providing students with opportunities to get on the path of a four year graduation, the CSU Board of Trustees requested an extra $102 million from Gov. Brown. Chancellor White has a goal to increase graduation rates of first-time freshmen to 60 percent and cut the achievement gap for minority and low-income first-time freshman in half with the CSU Graduation Initiative 2025, according to the Long Beach PressTelegram, “Nationally, fewer than 5 percent of young people in foster care will attain a bachelors degree. The Renaissance Scholars at CSUSB currently have a graduation rate of approximately 51 percent,” stated Edwards. “That speaks to the success (and importance) of the EOP Renaissance Scholars program, and to the fact that the graduation initiatives at CSUSB can have significant and positive effects on graduation rates for the larger student population,” added Edwards. “Much of my success was due to support from CSUSB and the EOP,” said Parker, after describing CSUSB as “a gem in the community” with “genuine staff.” “If I could to do it all over again, I’d choose to come here,” concluded Parker.
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The Aliso Canyon Gas Leak at Porter Ranch, California, is spewing thousands of kilograms of methane gas into Southern California’s air. By Kyle Richardson
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hen asking around campus, most students had no idea where Aliso Canyon or Porter Ranch was. Also, many didn’t know what methane gas was. “Methane is a gas that is found in the earth and rises with pressure from the atmosphere,” said student Cooper Jameson. That is exactly what is happening at Southern California’s Gas Co. Aliso Canyon gas storage, where at 3,600 acres, it is Southern California’s largest gas reserve, according to U.S. News. The gas storage, located just north of Northridge, has been leaking gas since
Nov. 26, according to the Los Angeles Times. In the beginning, 58,000 kilograms of methane gas was leaking per hour, back on Nov. 28. Recently, on Jan. 22, that number was reduced to 18,400 kilograms per hour, according to the Los Angeles Times. The leak has caused thousands of Porter Ranch residents to evacuate the surrounding area. “My understanding is that the smell (and therefore overall toxicity of the gas) is bad. I don’t know what the concentrations are, but if any build up occurs to high enough concentrations in pockets or areas, you also have an explosion or fire hazard,”
No more encrypted phones acknowledged that the use of smartphone information could help convict traffickers and save victims from the trauma of testialifornia may face a potenfying against them. tial ban on all encrypted “The phone holds the evidence to her smartphone devices. abuse, the phone holds the evidence of Assembly member her being sold as a commodity and if our Jim Cooper (D-Elk Grove) introduced law enforcement partners, if our law enBill 1680 on Jan. 20 to the state legislaforcement teams have that evidence then ture. maybe, just maybe we wouldn’t have to According to Cooper, the bill was put her on the stand,” said Williamson. created in response to the high number While Cooper and Williamson beof human trafficking cases in Saclieve in the potential benefits of the ramento and the difficulty ofbill, members of the general ficers faced when collecting public remain skeptical. case evidence. If passed, the “If the law passes, I bill will force manufacturthink it will have a negative ers to produce smartphones affect because public perwithout encryption codes, ception is that the governmaking it easier for computment will always watch us, Jim Cooper er savvy people to obtain data such as it was stated in George Assembly member and information. Orwell’s 1984,” stated former “In 2014, the operating system on criminal justice student Nick Fernandez. cellphones changed to make it inaccesIn a recent press conference, Cooper sible to law enforcement. So unless the addressed such concerns. owner of that phone had the passcode, “Really, the big thing about this is it’s law enforcement couldn’t even access not the boogeyman, it’s not NSA, it’s not it with a court order from a judge,” said Edward Snowden. Ninety-nine percent Cooper. of the public will never have their phone Jenny Williamson, founder and CEO searched with a court order. We’re talking of Courage Worldwide, a non-profit orgafolks that are involved in human trafficknization for victims of human trafficking, ing. It is an issue right now,” said Cooper.
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“The big thing about this is it’s not the boogeyman, it’s not NSA, it’s not Edward Snowden.”
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Cellphone encryptions allow the government to go through personal information on your cellphone without consent.
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Evacuations were made with methane gas leak in Alison Canyon, causing people to leave their homes and businesses. stated Chemistry Department Chair Brett Stanley. The methane leak is more of a hazard risk to the residents than a health risk. “The methane isn’t particularly toxic, but other gases such as hydrogen sulfide or methyl mercaptan that may be present are (these are the ones that smell and can actually make you feel sick after a while). Some tests have also detected benzene in the gas, which is a carcinogen,” added Stanley. Residents have complained of headaches, nausea and other health maladies. A cause of the gas leak has not been determined yet, as there will not be an answer until the leak is stopped. There has been efforts to stop the leak, as the Southern California Gas Co. initially planned to light the leak and burn off the methane, according to the Los Angeles Times. This plan was done away with when scientists revealed that this would be unsafe and could cause an explosion in well.
Crews have been drilling a relief well next to the damaged well to seal off the leak. Although, it will not be completed until late February, according to the Los Angeles Times. While the gas leak has been ongoing since late November, levels of methane gas have permeated down the coast to Orange County and the San Clemente Islands. In the United States, natural gas leaks from thousands of locations, daily. The Aliso Canyon gas leak is 1 percent of natural gas contribution to the national emissions, according to U.S. News. The California Public Utilities Commission is looking to possibly shut down the Aliso Canyon gas storage. The commission is looking to the Southern California Gas Co. to look for other storage fields to supply the Southern California areas. Though, the 3,600 acre gas storage shutting down would press other smaller gas storages to make up for the loss, according to the Los Angeles Times.
SoCal bullet train By Jordan Mitchell
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tate rail authority has reconsidered initial plans to begin construction of Southern California’s bullet train in Burbank and may start in the Bay Area. A recent article published by the Los Angeles Times accused rail planners of underestimating project deadlines, as well as their $68.4 billion budget to build the bullet train. “The very fact that they’re thinking of going 180 degrees from all of the planning they’ve been making so far, to me is an indication that the very issues that the Los Angeles Times brought up are the kinds of issues that I think they have to deal with,” said assembly member Jim Patterson (RFresno) in an interview with KCRA News in Sacramento. Originally, the first segment of construction was to begin in Burbank and then extend to Palmdale, later connecting to a future bullet train in Las Vegas, Nev., ac-
cording to the Los Angeles Times article. While starting the first segment of the bullet train in Burbank would have proved beneficial for individuals who commute daily. Others argue their tax dollars should be spent elsewhere. “Personally, I don’t think we should use our tax dollars. I don’t go to Vegas, so I think the people who would use it can donate their tax dollars to make it. It’s a cool idea, but I wouldn’t use it so I don’t want my tax dollars to go to it,” said student Angelica Gaubatz. At an assembly hearing Dan Richard, Board Chairman of the high-speed rail authority, addressed the financial concern. “There are a range of uncertainties here, so I can’t look you in the eye and tell you it will be $68 billion. I will tell you this: When you see our new business plan, the number’s going to be less than $68 billion,” said Richard.
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Zika Virus threatens new life Jan. 28 The Zika Virus has been spreading “explosively” in over 20 Latin American countries and could possibly affect 4 million individuals by the end of 2016, according to the New York Times. According to health authorities in Brazil, the spreading of Zika could possibly be linked to microcephaly, a serious birth defect affecting the brain. The first case of Zika has been confirmed in L.A. County after a girl returned from a trip to El Salvador. The risk of Zika spreading in the U.S. is extremely low due to effective mosquito control, according to the Los Angeles Times.
A new side of Lego Jan. 27 Danish toy maker of Lego released its first ever disabled mini figures with wheelchairs that will also be part of a new Lego City releasing in June, according to CNN. An online campaign called #ToyLikeMe collected over 20,000 signatures requesting Lego to produce figures that represent disabled children. The toys were first spotted in Germany at the Nuremberg International Toy Fair.
Winnings washed away Jan. 28 Susanne Hinte of Worcester, Mass. claimed to have won the $33 million jackpot; however, she put her ticket in the wash by accident, according to telegraph.co.uk. She submitted her crumpled and torn lottery ticket to Camelot for verification, however, she will have to wait up to 180 days for a decision due to the damage. A valid claim was recently made on the $33 million jackpot prize, leaving Hinte and many others out of luck.
Kangaroo to kangaBOOM Jan. 28 A teenager in Australia named Sevdet Besim has been accused of preparing a major Islamic State (IS) inspired terror attack in Melbourne, according to news.sky.com. He revealed his plan was to stuff a kangaroo with explosives and use it to attack police. Besim pleaded not guilty to four charges and could face a potential life sentence if convicted.
Monkeys with autism studied to find cure Jan. 25 The first monkeys with autism have been created in China by Neuroscientist Zilong Qiu, according to CNN. More than a dozen monkeys were generated with a genetic error that causes a rare syndrome in human children. These symptoms include mental retardation and autistic features. Scientists tested potential treatments in the monkeys in hopes of developing a possible cure for autism.
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High earning potential for CSUSB students Continued from Pg. 1 students were not meeting the repayment metric because they were either in default or were making monthly payments that were not reducing their loan balance, according to the College Scorecard Data. Despite these numbers, students attending CSUSB should not be discouraged as professors can help to prepare for life after graduation. “Specifically in Finance, I am able to help most students find work in the industry and my feedback from employers is one of success and a desire for more of our students both because of their success and their work ethic,” stated Estes. “We do a good job in Accounting and Finance...We are one of the few schools at which Goldman Sachs recruits and the only CSU school.” Student Erika Flores also believes that her professors have prepared her for life after graduation. “I feel like they have helped me attain the skills I need to succeed in both educational and professional environments,” said Flores. “I think our professors do what they can in preparing us for the field, as well as the reality of how difficult finding a job for recent graduates,” said student Kevin Miller.
Covering up a culture Jan. 26 Iranian President Hassan Rounhani visited Rome, Italy where famous nude statues in Capitoline Museums were covered, according to cnn.com The statues were covered to show respect to the Iranian culture and sensitivity. Many Italians were infuriated and accused the government of betraying Italian history. Joel Cruz | Chronicle Photo
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Earning a degree is valuable Oscars need By STEFFANIE MARTINEZ Staff Writer
A college diploma seems useless when all you need is one viral video to earn you millions of dollars, right? Not so much. Media influences our lives now more than ever, whether we choose to accept it or not. It has introduced us to a world where being successful doesn’t always begin or finish with a college education. The term “internet celebrity” denotes any YouTube, Vine, and Instagram star who makes a living out of posting content on social networks—jobs that require no sort of diploma. They make it seem simple, when the reality is that fame is not easily accessible to anyone who has a social media account. People like Steve Jobs, Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg created memorable legacies with no help of a college degree. Media influence has provoked an ongoing debate within [us] students, provoking doubts about whether or not all our time and money spent here is going to be worth it once we attempt to enter the workforce. People are making millions with no
degree under their belt, so why is obtaining a degree stressed? This was a question Gates responded to in a recent blog post. “Although I dropped out of college and got lucky pursuing a career in software, getting a degree is a much surer path to success,” stated Gates. “College graduates are more likely to find a rewarding job, earn higher income, and even, evidence shows, live healthier lives than if they didn’t have degrees. They also bring training and skills into America’s work force, helping our economy grow and stay competitive,” continued Gates. Rather than thinking about the time and money it takes to earn our diploma, we have to take into consideration that our education is something that can never be taken away from us. There are limitless opportunities that open up to those who choose to pursue a higher education. Although obtaining a degree does not necessarily guarantee anything, it takes character, persistence and motivation to reach your career goals, which makes having a degree valuable. Ultimately, the college experience is what each individual chooses to take from
it, and there’s no “easy way out.” The mission of CSUSB is to “cultivate the professional, ethical, and intellectual development” of its students. This should reassure students that a higher education diploma earned from a university signifies more than just a piece of paper given to help you obtain a job. Obtaining an education is an experience that will allow you to meet diverse people, develop skillsets, confront challenging ideas, and even offer a gateway into self-exploration that you will not receive anywhere else. Choosing to pursue a higher education is a personal choice, just like chasing fame. However, pursuing an education yields better results in more ways than just financially. As a first-generation college student, it’s hard to see education in terms of just money and time, because it is indispensable. It is an opportunity to experience what my parents were not able to. The media will continue influencing our way of living, so it is up to us to differentiate reality from the superficial world they’re trying to create for us.
Privacy is underrated By RACHEL RUNDENGAN Staff Writer
Long ago, in a place so impossible to imagine, lived a world without the Internet. A world where people can go through their day without feeling the need to share what they ate for lunch and what inappropriate things they did on the weekend after taking countless shots of tequila. This is a world where privacy—dramatic pause—isn’t considered a glittering luxury. “Today we seem to enjoy self exposure, giving away our most intimate information and whereabouts so willingly and passionately—so voluntarily,” stated Bernard Harcourt, author of “Exposed: Desire and Disobedience in the Digital Age.” Harcourt uses the term self-exposure, meaning the unveiling of our psychic, emotional and private lives. Life before the invention of the Internet is completely different from the life we live today. For instance, social media like Instagram, YouTube, Vine and Twitter, have been successfully utilized by many to gain fame and recognition. Many users rise to fame as a result of self-exposure. Revealing to the public what they like, what their exercise regimen is, what makes their protein shake digestible, what they eat, what kind of air they breath, what they see when they blink—the tiring list of irrelevancy goes on. As strange and insignificant these things might sound, they not only sell but sell tremendously. But what compels us to disclose to the world what we would hesitate to express in a room full of loved ones? “When we’re looking at the screen we’re not face-to-face with someone who can immediately respond to us—so it’s easier to let it all out— it’s almost like we’re
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Although expressing oneself is typically encouraged, those who expose themselves online compromise their privacy. invisible,” said Russell W. Belk, chair in marketing at York University in Toronto. Sharing personal information on social media is akin to a psychoanalyst’s couch or a Catholic confessional booth, according to Paul Hiebert of Slate magazine. They each function as platforms to reveal oneself—one’s innermost secrets, in a cathartic approach. However, many people “abuse” this approach as they have become enamored with self-exposure. There’s something about getting feedback from family, friends and strangers that gives us a sense of validity and importance but is it worth sacrificing our privacy? I understand that we are living in a time where we are basically forced into this lifestyle of constant divulgence with the Internet always asking us who we are
and what we have to offer. Although, we should be more cautious in what we reveal and share online because the moment we submit that one piece of harmless information on the Internet, we cannot, even if it meant saving a life, take it back. As we are undergoing a culture of surveillance, we should cherish the little privacy we have before it becomes a thing we long for in the future.
Life before the invention of the Internet is completely different from the life we live today.
diversity By NICHOLAS WHITT Staff Writer
Only white actors are worthy of acknowledgement, according to the Oscars. A total of 20 actors were nominated for this year’s Oscars award ceremony and all of them were white. A Los Angeles Times study found that academy voters are nearly 94 percent Caucasian and 77 percent male. Blacks are about 2 percent of the academy, and Latinos are less than 2 percent. When you have this type of ratio, there is no way to stray from allowing only white actors to be nominated, an excuse that shouldn’t exist. In fact, to become an academy member, two academy members have to sponsor you, as well as including other requirements that must be passed first, which makes the Academy seem like a cult. “For Too Many Years When The Oscars Nominations Are Revealed, My Office Phone Rings Off The Hook With The Media Asking Me My Opinion About The Lack Of African-Americans And This Year Was No Different,” African-American film director Spike Lee wrote in an Instagram post. Every year is just a new year for the older generation of voters to make sure only certain individuals are given credit where credit is due—just look at Leonardo DiCaprio. “The Academy has the right to acknowledge whomever they choose, to invite whomever they choose, and now I think that it’s our responsibility now to make the change,” said actress Jada Pinkett Smith, known for her role in “Gotham” on Fox. Even presidential candidate Hillary Clinton took a swing at the Academy. “The Academy has to catch up with our reality,” said Clinton in an interview with Aol on the campaign trail in Iowa. Clinton is correct; they need to upgrade on how they vote or run the Oscars. However, some individuals disagree with Smith. “I find it ironic that somebody who has made their living and has made millions and millions of dollars from the very people that you’re talking about boycotting just because you didn’t get a nomination, just because you didn’t win?” said Janet Hubert, who played the original Vivian Banks (“Aunt Viv”) on “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.” Hubert might be correct in a sense, but in reality, it’s not the idea of them gaining more money for what they have created. It is the fact that a minority group is finally speaking out, irritated at how the Academy diminishes the power of their work by ignoring their presence and achievements. Only white actors being awarded for their hard work can cause aspiring artists or younger generations to lose ambition if they are not white.
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Arts are imperative for growth By MICHAEL ISBERTO Staff Writer
Art is essential to a well-rounded education, but for some reason, it’s always the first thing that general consumers and educators cut from their budgets when money is tight. The lack of funding for art programs has taken its toll on schools across the U.S., including one of the main art organizations in the West Coast. The Music Center in Los Angeles is one of the leading performing arts and music education centers in California. Their mission statement is “to make quality arts education part of the core curriculum for all schools in Los Angeles County,” as well as “to establish The Music Center as a welcoming and inclusive venue for children, families, and the larger community where they come to develop deeper appreciation and understanding of the arts,” as stated on their website. Unfortunately, due to budget cuts and lack of financial support, The Music Center is having a hard time staying afloat. “After decades of sending artists to work with students in Los Angeles County schools, the Music Center has cut its education department’s staff amid fundraising shortfalls,” reported the Los Angles Times. We cannot let art programs disappear. It is important to give children and adults a creative outlet. Expressing oneself creatively can relieve stress and help prevent depression. “When something’s on your mind,
chances are you’ll feel better when you get it out,” according to WebMD in an article about relieving depression. “That can be especially true for people recovering from depression. Art, writing, music, or other creative hobbies can help you process your emotions. The act of expressing yourself, of creating something original that comes out of your feelings or mood, can be satisfying in itself,” according to WebMD. Not only do the arts help people feel better emotionally, but studies have shown that it also makes people stronger by exercising their brain in a different way. “A study by Virginia Penhune at Concordia University shows that musical training, particularly instrumental training, produces long lasting changes in motor abilities and brain structure,” according to U.S. News. “The earlier a child starts instrumental training, the stronger the connection between the right and left hemispheres of the brain. These changes last into adulthood and are proven to affect the ability to listen and communicate as an adult,” according to U.S. News. Art is indispensable. There are many reasons why the arts should be a part of every educational core curriculum. People are healthier, happier, and even smarter because of the arts. Most of all, the entire world is a more beautiful place when filled with art. Art doesn’t only make people happy and feel good. For years, activists including the late
legendary musician Pete Seeger and street artist Banksy have been using their different modes of art to spark social change. “A good song reminds us what we’re fighting for,” said Pete Seeger. Upcoming artists are also planning on using their craft to inspire social change as well. “Art and music serves as a universal agent to allow anyone from any walk of life, any creed, and any community to see into the window of how we are all connected,” stated Krystle Tugadi, a Masters of Fine Arts student at Cal Arts University and Human rights activist. “Through our singular experiences, we can all still relate to the many different stories told on screen, onstage and in music because we all ultimately come from the same fabric of the human experience. And it also allows us to know and believe in our authority of having a voice and letting it be heard,” continued Tugadi. Art is powerful. It has the capacity to change our perspectives; it can help us evolve, and with our collective internal metamorphoses, it can change the world.
Millennials need more ambition By SERENA GOMEZ Staff Writer
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Millennials: the egotistical generation that lives off technology and are content with
“[...] Sometimes called Generation Y. Because of their dependence on technology, they are said to be entitled and narcissistic,” stated KPCC’s Evie Liu. Most of the other generations will look at millennials as the diverse, narcissistic, ignorant generation. However, their way of living is understandable, as they constantly try to keep up with the latest technology to stay in touch with peers. Millennials want social changes like gay rights, immigration, and equality, but no one is willing to actually do anything because they are content with how easy life is for them. Who wouldn’t be? There’s no need to know how to do much, really. There’s spell check and uncle Google in their pockets a click away, hoverboards that thwart the need to walk anywhere, and apps for almost everything possible. Millennials should be called the I-Generation because they are are so reliant on iPhones, iPods, iPads, and iWatches. Millennials say they want change, posting on their various social media accounts about how wrong certain societal is-
sues are, but that’s where it ends—on social media. They want everyone to see that they care enough to voice their opinion but most people only do so to make themselves sound caring. Millennials are too self-centered to do anything for anyone else. Most egotistical millennials were told they were a “winner” growing up in sports, which boosted their self-esteem, but in reality, all they did was throw a ball once. “They were raised by doting parents who told them they are special, played in little leagues with no winners or losers, or all winners,” stated CBS News. Millennials are so obsessed with how they look, showing the world through social media what they’re doing and who they’re doing it with. “A recent survey from Luster Premium White, a teeth whitening brand based in Boston, calculated that the average millennial could take up to about 25,700 selfies in his or her lifetime,” stated International Business Times writer Julia Glum. What have you done that is so impressive that everyone needs to know your every move on the Internet? There’s applications like Facebook/Instagram check-ins, Snapchat filters tagging you in a city, and Twitter/Yik Yak to share your random thoughts, at that moment, to everyone. “Snapchat has captured the millennial mindset...more than three quarters (76 percent) of the apps users in the United States are between the ages of 18-34,” stated Business Insider’s Matt Rosoff. Millennials have a fairy tale mindset, thinking that they will live the “American Dream” with a bachelor’s degree after college; however, they are wrong. “Millennials believe that they will attain the American Dream more than any other age group,” stated CNN’s Ahiza Garcia. However, in reality, after four to five years in college all they receive is a stressful job search and a whole lot of debt. “Millennials come out as very confident with perhaps sharper elbows than we thought,” stated Mark Penn, author of a survey sponsored by The Atlantic magazine and the Aspen Institute. “They’re a bit more of a ‘me generation’ than expected,” Penn also stated. I’m sorry millennials, but this world doesn’t revolve around you. Do not be ignorant by limiting yourself. Stop being content with being the lazy generation and actually fight for what truly matters.
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Brief look at leading presidential candidates By CHRIS CAUHAPÉ Staff Writer
Bernard “Bernie” Sanders: Self described “democratic socialist.” New York born U.S. Senator from Vermont (2007-present). Longtime (1991-2007) Vermont congressman. Supports free college tuition for all public colleges and universities. Favors investment in infrastructure, campaign finance reform, stricter regulations on Wall Street and end to U.S. involvement in Middle East wars. Supports legalization of cannabis.
Rafael Edward “Ted” Cruz: Conservative Republican. Canadian-born son of Cuban pastor and Delaware-born mother. U.S. Senator from Texas (2013-present). Extreme critic of President Barack Obama and The Affordable Care Act. Opposes all abortion except when life of mother is threatened. Opposes same-sex unions and legalization of cannabis and comprehensive immigration reform. Supports gun rights and death penalty and the “carpet bombing of ISIS.”
Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton: Moderate Democrat. Illinois-born former First Lady (19932001), U.S. Senator for New York (2001-2009), and U.S. Secretary of State (2009-2013). Wants to follow up on Bill Clinton and Barack Obama policies. Would tweak Obamacare. Wants to wait and see about cannabis legalization.
Donald John Trump: Republican. New York-born multi-billionaire real estate developer and TV personality. Wants Mexico to build and pay for impenetrable wall at U.S./Mexico frontier. Wants to deport all undocumented residents. Wants to “bomb the hell” out of ISIS. Wants to ban immigration for anyone of the Islamic faith. Opposes Obamacare and cannabis legalization.
Rolling Along
The art and evolution of sushi By HAECHEOL JANG Staff Writer
Sushi is one of the most famous Japanese foods and it is very popular in the world. There are lots of famous Japanese foods: udon, yakisoba, tacoyaki, soba and sushi. Sushi is a food from rice with sliced fish. Sliced fish or other sliced seafood and covered rice with added vinegar, is called nigiri. Some sushi has added wasabi between the rice and fish. Originally people made sushi to preserve fish for long periods of time, according to Sushi Notebook. People salted the fish and buried them into the rice. The fish would ferment anywhere from a few days to a few months. Traditionally, fish was eaten without the rice but nowadays, we eat nigiri sushi, which is common sushi everywhere. Like every food, sushi has its own consumption etiquette, it is really helpful for one to know about the proper manners of eating sushi. It is recommended that when you eat sushi, start from plain fish and work your way up to the stronger flavored fish, according to Sushi Notebook’s writer Sakamoto. The flavors of each ingredient can be tasted better when eaten like this. There are two ways to enjoy sushi; using hands or chopsticks. Hands can be used to eat sushi at a sushi bar. However, shaking a chef’s hand is not sanitary. If you want to look for a place to eat sushi near CSUSB, there are three places: The Commons, Rock N Roll Sushi and Sushi Tomo. The Commons is the student restaurant in CSUSB. You can find this place next to the SMSU.
There are various rolls and sushi options, however, all of the sushi in The Commons is prepackaged and the price is not cheap. I purchased a pack for almost $11 that had three kinds of sushi: salmon sushi, tuna sushi and tuna roll. The taste was not bad, but also was nothing special. If you really want to eat fresh sushi but are pressed for time, you can go to the Commons, but I don’t recommend this place. Rock N Roll Sushi is one of my favorite restaurants near CSUSB, located on University Parkway. I have been going to the restaurant since 2012. The restaurant has a clean interior, kind staff, decent pricing, and overall the food tastes great. Also, you can enjoy happy hour from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. to close. During happy hour, some menu items are discounted by 20 percent, and their beer and sake are discounted by 50 percent. I tried the Nigiri Special Combo, which includes 10 pieces of sushi chosen by the chef. This combo was fresh and delicious for only $14.95. Rock N Roll Sushi also has many single dishes, so you can try what you want to eat. There are many menu items that I recommend, like the Korean Chirashi Bowl. Sushi is now a globalized familiar food; various kinds of sushi can be eaten, according to personal preference. Sushi can be enjoyed near CSUSB or on the campus. Try sushi for dinner today! Haecheol Jang | Chronicle Photo
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#OscarsSoWhite By CAROLYN SOLAR Staff Writer
lack of award recognition has some people scratching their heads. “I definitely expected that movie to get more recognition and awards than it did. It seems pretty unfair to me,” said student Paja Yang. With so much backlash, the Board of Governors for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science have decided to restructure the Academy, add more governor seats, and limit voting rights to create diversity. “The Board’s goal is to commit to doubling the number of women and diverse members of the Academy by 2020,” stated Oscars.org. With changes being made, viewers are hoping their voice is enough to make a positive impact on the diversity amongst the award winners.
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For the second year in a row, the acting category of the Oscars consisted of all white nominations. This alone has raised questions about the diversity of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. “The Academy members, also known as the “Oscar voters,” range in age from early 40s to late 60s and are all white and male,” according to BET.com. This has people wondering whether this is a test of talent or another case of blatant discrimination. Actress Jada Pinkett Smith decided to take to social media to note her disapproval. She posted a video saying that she refused to support an award show that lacked diversity and that she would boycott. Actors like Jada Pinkett Smith, George Clooney, Mark Ruffalo and Matt Damon have all jumped on board in siding with Pinkett Smith on acknowledging that this a problem that needs to be fixed. “It certainly doesn’t give hope to other children of color that they will be able to accomplish getting an Oscar if people today can’t get a nomination,” said student Danielle Eriksen. “It is disappointing that there is a lack of diversity in an event that is as popular and prestigious as this one,” said Eriksen. Other celebrities have opposed this position, including actor Will Smith’s former costar Janet Hubert, who played Aunt Viv from “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air.” Hubert posted a video to her Facebook directed at Jada Pinkett Smith calling her out, saying that she was only boycotting because her husband did not get a nomination. Other actors, such as Niecy Nash and rapper Snoop Dogg, have taken to Instagram to post videos about how they feel about the situation, taking a comical side. This created a social media uproar with the hashtags #OscarsStillSoWhite and #WhiteOut. Under these hashtags, social media users can see a wide range of positions on this situation. Other actors, such as Michael Caine, have stated that the lack of diversity was based on the fact that these nominees are simply just better at what they do. One movie in particular, “Straight Outta Compton,” made $60.2 million in the box office in its opening weekend and was the largest R-rated August opening in box office history, according to Entertainment Weekly. Even with its box office success, “Straight Outta Compton” did not get a single acting nomination, although it did receive a nomination for best original screenplay. Despite the public’s stance on the situation, actor Ice Cube had a different reaction to this nomination, or lack of one. “It’s like crying about not having enough icing on your cake. It’s just ridiculous,” said Ice Cube. The massive success of the movie was enough for Ice Cube to be proud of, but the
“The Board’s goal is to commit to doubling the number of women and diverse members of the Academy by 2020.” Oscars.org
Scrub-a-dub, plastic in the tub Microbeads vs. the environment By JAEYEON KIM
D
o personal care products, such as face washes, body scrubs, hand sanitizers and toothpastes only have positive effects? Or, do they have negative effects as well? Many people use personal care products, which have little plastic beads in them called microbeads. These beads are promised to make skin look healthier, brighter and softer. The government banned these plastic microbeads from the personal care products in 2007, according to slate.com, because these tiny beads have huge environmental concerns. The concern is that once out in the wild, the pellets absorb toxins such as pesticides. The pellets then migrate into the food chain after being consumed by fish and other marine organisms that mistake them for eggs or plankton, according to activist group, 5 Gyres. The contaminated fish and other marine organisms can be cooked into food. The Microbead-Free Waters Act of 2015 sailed
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through Congress because of the environmental concerns over the plastic microbeads. In the United States, California has microbead-free acts currently wending through their legislatures. Timelines for the proposed pieces of legislation range from now to Jan. 1, 2019, according to CBC News. The negative effects of the plastic microbeads have people concerned. “I have used a blackhead removal product, which has the plastic microbeads, for a long time. It can easily remove the blackheads because of the plastic microbeads, but it can also be harmful because it can make the skin rough,” said student Gayoung Jang. Much like Jang, other students have thought about how these products can have negative effects on their skin, but not of the environmental concerns. “I have thought that the plastic microbeads can be harmful to our skin, but I have not thought about the environmental problems of the microbeads. I didn’t realize that,” said student Kiyoung Bae. Many people didn’t realize the environmental con-
cerns of the plastic microbeads from the personal care products. On the other hand, other types of the personal care products can be more environmentally friendly. The other types of the personal care products are made with harmless components, such as sugar, or flower extracts. Among these alternative environmentally friendly products, a sugar scrub is the one of the most famous and popular care products. The sugar scrub is also a famous method of keratin removal and is eco-friendly. People can also make a sugar scrub at home. Here is a sugar scrub recipe: People only need white or brown organic sugar and olive or coconut oil, and just mix of both organic sugar and oil. The proportion of the organic sugar and oil is 1-to-1. This homemade sugar scrub is a skin care alternative that is less abrasive to the environment. People can make skin healthier, softer and brighter by using the sugar scrub.
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Ghetto-ization of word “Ghetto” By ERENDY TORRES Staff Writer
Ghetto. The multipurpose word utilized to describe a variety of settings, characters, and actions. However, it has not always been “multi-meaningful.” The term “ghetto” originated during the Holocaust era in the 1930s, used to describe a segregated area in a city. “A section of a city, especially a thickly populated slum area, inhabited predominantly by members of an ethnic or other minority group, often as a result of social or economic restrictions, pressures, or hardships,” as defined by dictionary.com. Ghettos were a mix of organized insanity and brutality built to separate Jews from the rest of Europe. The history behind the word “ghetto” holds tears, hardships, and injustices. Fast forward 80 years later, its meaning has shifted completely. Today, some people still use the word “ghetto” to refer to the projects or suburban areas; however, it’s recent “popculture” definition has dominated over the original meaning among teenagers and young adults. “People, who may not always be black or lower class, who act unnecessarily uncivilized. Someone who acts like they grew up poor and in the hood,” according to UrbanDictionary.com. Badgering and classifying someone for living poorly and “being black” is extremely insulting and denigrating for people of color. It seems silly, but people have actually established certain characteristics and actions that make someone “ghetto.” “Yelling at your boo in the middle of the street, using the walkie-talkie feature on your cell to discuss personal drama in order to save minutes, dressing for work like you are going to the club, and wearing house slippers outside the house,” are a few examples of “ghetto” tendencies provided by UrbanDictionary.com. Though the word “ghetto” is mainly used in the black community, it is not limited to skin color, place of origin, or historical background—today’s significance goes beyond that. “I automatically think of an unnecessary loud, attention-seeking person when I hear the word ‘ghetto.’ It does not matter the race,” said student Patricia Moreno. You can be: White, Hispanic, Asian, Black, rich, poor and still be considered “ghetto,” all depending on your actions and how others portray you. However, there are strong connections between the meaning, the culture and the origin. Pushing it can result in indignation from many. Amethyst Amelia Kelly, better known by her stage name Iggy Azalea, is an Australian rapper who has received loads of backlash for “pretending” to be black and being “ghetto.” “You are not only disrespecting the culture of the black American South. You are also accessorizing yourself with it for profit. It is wrong (and often racist) to play the part of a marginalized person without having experienced their version of marginalization,” stated Lauren Duca, author of the article directed at Azalea titled, “Dear Iggy Azalea, Can You Not?” “You are basically treating black American culture like it is a Claire’s in a local mall, and you are a bored 12-year-old with sticky fingers,” continued Duca. Colleagues of Azalea have accused her of cultural appropriation—adopting elements of a different culture into your own—using the word “nigga,” wearing cornrows, and attributing her social background to “the ghetto South.” Though most people find the appropriation of cultures and the meaning of the word “ghetto” offensive, there are others who simply brush it off. “I do not think Iggy Azalea should be criticized for acting ‘ghetto.’ If she’s from the the ghetto, then she’s from the ghetto,” said an anonymous student.
Breastfeed: nuisance or nourishment? By MARIA DE LOURDES CAMPOS Staff Writer
We live in a time where everything and everyone is under a microscope which makes us accessible to public scrutiny. When we see a mother breastfeeding in public daylight we look at her with disgust. The initial reaction is disbelief and confusion, simply because she’s doing something that doesn’t comply with normative standards. Why should she be judged for simply exercising her biological rights as a woman to tend to her child? Breastfeeding is now viewed as a double edged sword. Companies like Target and Walmart
do not feel comfortable seeing female customers pull out their breast as a means to feed their hungry child. These two major retailers have begun to enforce a new policy, stating that anyone who is, or wants to, breastfeed can no longer do it in the bathroom. They must now breastfeed in a designated area or room, where they are away from other customers. This is an attempt for retailers to provide their customers with a comfortable environment where they can breastfeed.
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“I could live in the richest neighborhood and a white person can live in the ghetto. Yet stereotypes will always say otherwise. It’s all about perception and our own judgement,” said the student. Whether you are using the word “ghetto” to describe a place, a person, a type of behavior, or simply saying it in a joking way, be conscientious of the people who make part of its history.
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Boarded buildings stand in various states of disrepair along the dirty streets of inner-city ghettos.
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2016
POPPIN NEWZ By ARTHUR MEDRANO Staff Writer
Our childhood returns 2016 revives classic animations
By CASSIE COUGHLIN Staff Writer
It seems 2016 will be the year Hollywood grants us with the gift of revisiting some of our childhood films. The most stand out classics making their presence this year is “Tarzan,” “The Jungle Book,” “Finding Dory,” and “Alice Through the Looking Glass.” Seeing a film that was so dear to our childhood hearts, remade or made into a sequel, might cause some to reminisce on simpler times. Although these remakes are similar, they are not the same as the classics. “These remakes allow you to enjoy them differently, because the action is emphasized more and they seem more real life, rather than cartoon version,” said student Lydia Delgado. These latest films are different than their older animated counterparts because they present real humans and computergenerated imagery-based looking animals playing the roles of our beloved characters. For some, it might be strange to watch “The Jungle Book,” releasing April 15,
and see the character Baloo not be a bubbly animated bear, but actually appear as a grizzly bear that could realistically hurt Mowgli with one wrong swing of his paw. “It makes me feel deeply saddened for the new generation that doesn’t get to watch ‘The Jungle Book’ in cartoon, and instead they get this weird real life version with no singing or dancing, which is why ‘The Jungle Book’ was originally so appealing to kids,” said student and marketing major John Orta. Not all films are remaking these classics into real life looking illustrations. “Finding Dory,” which is releasing June 17 and is the sequel to “Finding Nemo,” is sticking to its roots and staying animated. In the “Finding Dory” trailer, the audience gets a glimpse into the familiar animated underwater world they saw in “Finding Nemo,” and even see some reoccurring characters from the first film, like Marvin and Nemo. After viewing the trailers and seeing some of the iconic characters such as the apes from “Tarzan,” the black panther Bagheera from “The Jungle Book,” and the Mad Hatter from “Alice in Wonderland,”
it’s hard not to compare the upcoming films to the classics. Although some characters are still making a presence in the film remakes, not all story lines are staying the same. “The Legend of Tarzan,” releasing July 1, will be centered around Tarzan’s journey as an adult and after he met Jane, rather than the Disney animated version which features Tarzan growing up and experiencing love for a human for the first time. The trailers might take you back to the films you viewed as a child, but this nostalgia might not be enough to guarantee these remakes successful among their audience. “Remakes and sequels are a hit or miss, especially when animated series turn into human type movies, either it’s spot on or going to be way off,” said student Tomas Solis. “When it is spot on it’s definitely an amazing entertainment movie, and if it’s not spot on it’s definitely a huge disappointment.” This year will be the year we are reunited with some of our beloved characters and get the chance to see them in a way we never have before.
Zayn Malik goes his own direction With an increasingly amount of over 5 million views on his new single and video in less than a day, we are introduced to the new Zayn Malik. “Pillowtalk” was released exclusively on VEVO, featuring his supermodel girlfriend Gigi Hadid. Audiences are exposed to Malik’s individualistic creative side which he did not have an opportunity to show with former band One Direction. Malik took to twitter to share his love and excitement of the release stating, “This s**t is crazy ... I can’t believe it...Blown away...Love you all.” This is only the beginning for the Zayniacs. Rihanna ups the “Anti” Rihanna’s “Anti” album was released on Jan. 27, following a leak earlier in the day. The pop force of nature aims to come out with a hot, new single to top her “American Oxygen” last April with the first song “Work.” Tickets are on sale for her world tour, which begins with her first stop, next month in San Diego, CA. Macklemore’s “White Privilege II” song under fire The singer’s new nine minute song speaks about his position in the music industry, receiving much praise and controversy. Macklemore discusses racism and describes his position as a successful white rapper. As a follow up to his 2005 single “White Privilege,” Macklemore scrutinizes his works in an effort to inform listeners about the “Black Lives Matter” movement, and the privileges he gains as a white artist. As well as his view on wanting to change the judicial system. Green Day pro “American Idiot” Green Day’s lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong responded to a Connecticut high school’s to cancellation of the album-based musical due to censorship and the nature it might impose on the audience. The New York Times stated that Enfield High School had drugs, sex and foul language as reasons to cancel the production. Armstrong responded, “I believe the kids should be heard and most of all be creative in telling a story about our story.” The decision came down to the parents of the actors not wanting them involved in the play. Instead, they will perform “Little Shop of Horrors” in its place. Jackson promotes growth & positivity O’Shea Jackson Jr. has joined the L.A. Works, a non-profit and volunteer service agent, as a guest speaker during their 11th Annual MLK Day of Service. He discussed the film “Straight Outta Compton’s” social impact and how he hopes it will leave a lasting legacy to inspire young kids to make a change, particularly people of color. During the event Jackson recounted the many accomplishments achieved by people of color, and that the new generation needs to act by paying it forward towards their future.
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ALBUM REVIEW
Sia shares her struggles in:
“This Is Acting” Sia performs “Elastic Heart,” her last single off of her last album “1000 Forms of Fear” on The Voice, Feb. 14, 2015. She rocks her classic platinum blonde wig that has become symbolic of who Sia is and how she is committed to rejecting fame.
By ESTEFANIA TORRES Staff Writer
Once again Sia got into our brains and wrote an entire album based on the thoughts that wander our minds. Sia’s seventh studio album, “This is Acting,” was set for release on Jan. 29, but was leaked 5 days prior. A black back drop and Sia wearing her all white wig, now in black and white, is the album cover of the 40-yearold Australian artist. Before listening to any of her new songs, this album cover gave me a strong feeling she might have something different for her audience and I was relieved. I’ve never been a fan of Sia so I was nervous about listening through 46 minutes of her singing, but I was pleasantly surprised. Sia is best known for working and writing songs for mainstream artists like Katy Perry, Beyonce and Rihanna, to name a few. She is also known for her wide range in vocals that she exercised in her first single titled “Alive,”
and that’s how you feel after hearing this track. “Alive,” written by Sia, Adele and Tobias Jesso Jr., was originally for Adele’s album “25,” according to Radio TV Sovenija, but Sia knew she was meant to sing. It begins with a solo of a soft piano playing, but quickly changes to the sounds of an electric guitar overlapping the piano. “I was born in a thunderstorm/ I grew up overnight/ I played alone/ I played on my own/ and I survived,” are the beginning lyrics and it definitely set the tone for the rest of the song and the rest of the empowering album. This track talks about how despite all the hardships that she has been through, she has managed to survive. With a catchy beat that will have your head bouncing, Sia keeps us on her emotional rollercoaster with her second song off the album “Unstoppable.” “Unstoppable” is similar to the single “Alive” because it sets a vibe that makes the listener feel empowered. “I’m unstoppable/ I’m a Porche with no breaks/ I’m invincible/ Yeah, I win every single game/ I’m so pow-
erful/ I don’t need no batteries to play/ I’m so confident, yeah, I’m unstoppable today,” make up the chorus of this single. In this song, Sia makes it easy for her audience to see what they can expect in this 14 track record. Most of the tracks on this album talk about hardships and overcoming them in a way that makes the listener feel good and CSUSB students agreed. “I really like her as an artist because her music is usually always uplifting and motivational. She’s just different from other artists,” said student Cynthia Rojas This album seemed like the perfect anthem for the person with a broken heart. Not only was the beat addicting but the lyrics made me feel empowered. I was skeptical of Sia and her new album, but after playing her first song on “This is Acting,” I was mesmerized by her captivating and addicting lyrics. I wasn’t so much of a Sia fan before, but after listening to this album I understand why she has become the successful go-to singer/songwriter.
Artists you’re missing out on! By JAYNENE MORENO Staff Writer
Notable artists are joining the ranks of the music industry yet they are not always given the recognition they deserve. Such artists include Roy Woods, Troye Sivan, Toro Y Moi, Tory Lanez, and SZA. “I think there’s a lot of artists people are sleeping on,” said student Aimee Alvarez, “mainly because they don’t fit mainstream culture or the ideology of what music should sound like.” Media is constantly raving about Drake’s trendsetting skills but not enough about the talents within his own signed artists, such as Roy Woods. Woods is a passionate Canadian rapper and R&B singer who is currently signed to OVO Sound. Although the singer did write his top track “Drama” with rapper Drake, Woods has more original, creative songs to offer, some of which you will surely find yourself vibing to. In his music video
“Get You Good,” Woods incorporates the color red to express his lyric, “Who else is gonna be a man to yah?” which embodies a sense of anger and dominance over the woman he is lusting for. “I wouldn’t be able to compare Roy Woods to someone else,” said student Fernando Buenrostro, “He has a unique voice that I really enjoy listening to.” Tory Lanez is an upcoming artist from Toronto who has collaborated with talents such as Meek Mill, Kirko Bangz, G-Eazy and Chris Brown. Lanez’s talents include being a songwriter, singer, producer, and fashion designer. The multi-talented artist is now getting recognized for his song “Say It,” with lyrics like, “You’re going to have to do more than just (say it)...and you gon’ have to do less when you (do it),” hooking the listener instantaneously. Many musicians have a different sound than the current radio praised artists. They’re more playful and upbeat, giving them a funky edge that differentiates them from ev-
eryday music genres we listen to on air. Toro Y Moi fits into the chill-wave music genre which includes songs that are concentrated on sampling, looping, and other sound effects with a simple melody behind it. His songs are stylistic and full of rhythm and once you listen to them you won’t be able to get enough. “I hadn’t listened to Toro Y Moi before,” said student Erick Pateyro, “but now that I have I can say that I would definitely listen to him again on my own.” SZA, who’s signed to Top Dawg Entertainment, is a passionate soul singer from New Jersey. Her songs are seductive, emotionally rich, and most importantly, heartfelt. “I know SZA is in a rap crew with Kendrick Lamar but I haven’t listened to her,” said student Kevin Rivera, “but I do feel like I should because I do enjoy listening to artists she has collaborated with.” SZA has collaborated with rappers AbSoul, Kendrick Lamar and Schoolboy Q. The singer’s most notable work is her EP “Z,” which released April 2014.
SoundCloud, BandCamp, and YouTube play a big role in discovering and keeping up with new artists, which is how Troye Sivan gained a bigger fan base. YouTuber, actor, and singer/songwriter Sivan performs with a sense of tranquility, with a beautiful tone that makes his music flow smoothly into the ears of his listeners. Currently Sivan has almost 4 million subscribers on his personal YouTube channel where not only does he create music, but also vlogs (video blogs), sharing bits of his personal day-to-day lifestyle and videos on pop culture. Before gaining success, most lyrical geniuses and producers broadcast their creations in hopes of getting discovered. If you look hard enough, you may run into an artist who you find to be better than your current music obsession.
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Olympian Jesse Owens races against boundaries
Stephan James takes his stance on the original 1936 Olympic Games field in Berlin. The new film “Race” premieres on Feb. 19. Photo courtesy of Focus Features
By JARITZA MENDOZA
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he production company Focus Features invites CSUSB and eight other U.S. colleges to an intimate roundtable interview with the cast and crew of the upcoming film, “Race,” at the Four Season Hotel in Los Angeles on Jan. 24. “Race” tells the inspiring true story of African-American Jesse Owens, who surpassed social and personal barriers and became the first worldwide superstar by conquering the 1936 Berlin Olympics in Germany, during the height of Hitler’s reign. This film brings elements of strength, endurance and success in this biopic focusing on Owens, who despite segregation
and non-believers, showed that individual excellence distinguishes a man rather than race or nation. It focuses on Owens’ life from his arrival at Ohio State University, at the age of 19, and ends with his participation in the games. Director Stephen Hopkins stated, “I don’t think it’s possible to do full justice to Jesse Owens’ life in a two hour movie. By honing in on the years 1934 - 1936, we see him mature from a talented runner into a worldwide champion.” A room was reserved for a total of ten U.S college students to conduct interviews with Stephan James as Jesse Owens; Jason Sudeikis as Owens’ coach Larry Snyder; Hopkins; and Owens’ real life daughters, Marlene and Beverly Owens. While waiting for the film participants to enter, in-
terviewers bonded through discussion of movies and their reaction to this film. “I thought the performances were fine, especially from the two leads. James was charming and showed a lot of range for a relatively unknown actor, and Jason Sudeikis fit right in the mentor role perfectly. The casting was certainly different, but it worked for the movie,” stated Scott Davis, one of the interviewers. When asked by an interviewer how James discovered these historians, especially in an artistically and emotional way, James said, “I try to take sort of an approach where it’s more than just research. It’s about living like these guys.” “I wanted to wake up every single day and look at him in the mirror, and see only him. Talk like only he did, and run like
only he did, so everything I did was what he was doing,” James continued. James is no stranger to portraying historians, having played U.S Congressman John Lewis in the Oscar nominated film “Selma” last year. As Sudeikis’ first dramatic role, he was asked to explain his transition from comedy to drama. “It didn’t feel odd to me when I read the script that I connected with this guy. I played basketball [in school],” said Sudeikis. “I knew the coach-athlete relationship so that resonated with me,” continued Sudeikis. The room filled with laughter as he told stories between takes from having jump contests and getting in trouble by Hopkins while explaining how the atmosphere was not always so dramatic.
Roundtable Interview with the cast of “Race” Real Sisters: Beverly & Marlene Owens
Director: Stephen Hopkins
CC: Do you feel the film honestly depicted your father?
CC: Why, after 80 years, do you think it’s the perfect time to tell the story of your father?
Marlene: Time is right.
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Lead Actor: Stephan James
Supporting Actor: Jason Sudeikis
CC: We’re coming up on a very intense week for race issues in Hollywood and the Oscars. Do you feel in that your career, knowing race is still a major factor in getting the media roles?
Beverly: I think they did a phenomenal job in embracing his character and projecting that because we had script approval we know that the facts are right.
Beverly: They say everything happens for a reason. When this was brought to us and given us the opportunity to read the scrip, because we didn’t have that before, edit the script, and take out, we were just given a free hand so to speak.
CC: What were some of the difficulties in filming in the arena? Hopkins: Some of the shots were completely digital, some of them were the real arena. The arena itself is so different to how it used to be, but yeah, it was a very difficult visual effects film to make.
James: It’s important to raise that discussion and talk about it. It’s healthy, it’s good that people wanna see diverse casting and diversity in itself, but for me, as an artist, I really haven’t felt held back. I hope that a film like this,will help show people why it doesn’t matter what you look like or where you come from, anyone is capable of accomplishing great things.
CC: What were some of the challenges and fun things involved in making a periodic piece like this? Hopkins: In the end you wanna get people to feel what it was like. I wanted to try to give younger people a hero to look up to. I’m not sure who my kids, my grandkids look up to now. He [Jesse] was a very reluctant hero and he just did what he wanted to do and I wanted to do a story about a real hero like that.
Photo courtesy of Stephan James
CC: How did you learn about your character and how did you research his history and mannerism? Sudeikis: There’s not much out there. The biggest gift outside of the script and the story itself, in the fact that they maintained this friendship was from Jesse’s autobiography along the line that [Larry] Snyder was an “accidental nonracist.” That word, to me, meant the world and that’s how I attack the character. CC: What you hope modern audience get from this movie? Sudeikis: If you find something that you love, work really hard, take your natural gift, allow yourself to be open towards being coached, mentored, etc... You can change the world whether that be on a global stage or even within one person.
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Arts & Entertainment
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2016
Calling all directors for short film Contest By DAWNIELLE FLOYD Staff Writer
An opportunity for up and coming filmmakers to make a 60 second film on socially compelling issues of suicide awareness and mental health illness has recently been announced. The chance is being provided by Directing Change Program and Film Contest, part of Each Mind Matters: California’s Mental Health Movement. Three categories that are offered for students to submit are suicide awareness, mental health awareness, and through the lens of culture. Within our society, suicide has appeared to become a scapegoat for many suffering from mental illnesses. Those who suffer from a mental illness may believe that suicide is their last option. It is important for people, especially young adults, to educate themselves about this issue and be provided an opportunity to support and promote mental health and wellness. The contest offers a learning objective on mental health and suicide prevention in the submission categories, allowing students the chance to learn more on these topics. “The students become exceptionally knowledgeable about mental illness and suicide prevention by the end of meeting all of the film requirements because they are applying what they learn to what they
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are doing,” stated Torrey Don Collins on the official website. This organization was built to unite the millions of people facing a stigma related to mental health, or their loved ones who may be facing this challenge. Many people go years before receiving help because they feel alone or isolated. California’s Mental Health movement, Each Mind Matters, is made up of millions of individuals and thousands of organizations working together to advance the studies on mental health. Each Mind Matters’ goal is to lift these voices and put an end to this stigma by creating a community where everyone feels comfortable opening up and asking for support. The program is funded by different counties through Prop 63, the Mental Health Services Act (CalMHSA) and put forth by the California Mental Health services authority. This organization has created an amazing opportunity that is working to improve mental health issues for young adults, their families, and the community. For more information about CalMHSA and Prop 63, students can visit their website at www.calmhsa.org or www. eachmindmatters.org. For more information on the Directing Change film contest and all of the rules, students and parents are encouraged to visit the website at www.directingchange.org. If students haven’t already submitted a piece, the submissions are due March 1.
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Sports Women’s basketball dominates CSULA Chronicle Page 14
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2016
By KIARA PAUL Asst Sports Editor
Coyote women’s basketball dominated in their game against the Cal State Los Angeles Golden Eagles on Jan. 22, winning 70-53. Adriana Brodie and Sophie Bhasin pushed hard in this game. Both ladies played 27 minutes and led their team to victory. Brodie was in the zone on Friday night, scoring 21 points throughout the game, a career-high for her. Bhasin scored 12 points and came through for her teammates with 5 assists. The first quarter started with a threepointer by Chelsea Austin, which ignited the crowd for an entire night of cheering. The Golden Eagles were not about to stay behind for long. Within minutes, they followed with a two point jump shot. Coyote Alexcia Mack completed a layup in the paint, which brought the Coyotes up by three points. The Golden Eagles stayed close behind in the first quarter until Brodie completed two free throws, adding two more points to the scoreboard. Tied with 36 seconds left in the first quarter, Bhasin made her way down the court and completed a three-pointer. This brought the end of the first quarter with the Coyotes in the lead 14-11.
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Adriana Brodie stands at the free-throw line, preparing to shoot one of her 21 points made against the Golden Eagles. “I thought Bhasin played an excellent game,” stated student Donny Roppolo. “She made some really tough shots when the team needed it most.” The second quarter began with a foul by the Golden Eagles’ Rikke Fabricius. Bhasin stepped up to the free-throw line to take her first shot, but missed. Bhasin’s second free throw was completed, giving the Coyotes an extra point.
The Golden Eagles were bound and determined as they made their way to the other side of the court with a hope to get a shot. A missed three-pointer and a rebound later, the ball ended up back in the hands of Brodie, who made a fast break to the Coyote hoop. Ahead of all the players on the court, Brodie completed a jump shot in the paint,
which put the Coyotes up by six. The end of the second quarter was an all out, back-and-forth battle between both teams. The Coyotes maintained the lead for a portion of the time until Fabricius completed a layup and then stole the ball to assist her teammate, Samantha Lee, to complete a three-pointer. The Golden Eagles kept their lead until the end of the second quarter. Golden Eagles 34, Coyotes 31. The third quarter started with the Coyotes behind by two points In a time of need, Coyote Bisera Peshkova made the three point shot that paved the way for the win. Once the Coyotes’ were in the lead, there was no stopping them. With two jump shots in a row, one completed by Bhasin, the other by Brodie, the Coyotes wrapped up the third quarter ahead by eight points. The ladies racked up points on the scoreboard, one after the next, with jump shots and layups. The defense was focused, they held off the Golden Eagles for the majority of the fourth quarter. The Golden Eagles were stuck at 53 points, while the Coyotes were up by 17 points. The fourth quarter ended with the final score of 70-53 which gave the Coyotes the win.
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Sports
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2016
Coyotes snag win by a point By KAILA MORALES Staff Writer
The Coyote men’s basketball team had high hopes to secure a win against the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros. The Coyotes faced the Toros previously on Dec.19 and played for the best outcome in this rematch after losing to the Toros,72-90. On Jan. 23 the Coyotes got exactly what they hoped at Saturday’s home game. The first half of the game started out a bit rough, as the Coyotes needed more than Everett Turner’s five free throw attempts and Darryl Adigwu’s three-pointer. After being down 11 points, the Coyotes started to pick up the pace at the end of the first half. Both Turner and Adigwu turned the first half around with the help of Keith Smith. Ending the first half, the Coyotes were only down by two points, 31-33. “I think playing hard and playing with confidence is what has been working for me,” said Adigwu. In the second half of the game, the Coyotes kept up with the Toros while the two teams scored back and forth, keeping the score close. With 12 minutes left in the second half the Coyotes lead by seven points. The Coyotes focused to maintain the lead throughout the game. The Toros managed to score but were still down until they gained the lead in the last 10 seconds of the game. At that moment, opponent Vincent Golson took the lead for the Toros with a jump shot, placing the score at 71-69. The ball was rushed up the court by
Jackie Monarrez | Chronicle Photo
In an effort to take the lead, Coyote Zeke DeBlase succesfuly blocks his opponent’s attempt at passing the ball to his teammate. DeBlase earned Coyotes a 9-1 run in the 2nd quarter. Smith who found an open Juan Martinez. Martinez fired a three-pointer giving the Coyotes the lead, with a score of 72-71. The Toros had seconds left to a win, Toro Golson attempted a three point but missed.This marked another win for the Coyotes. The Coyotes have struggled since the beginning of their season with a total of seven losses out of a 10 game season.
Men’s basketball sweeps weekend at home Two points were the key to victory By JACKIE MONARREZ Staff Writer
A three-pointer was all the men’s basketball team needed on Jan. 22 as they took on the Cal State Los Angeles Golden Eagles. The game was the definition of great basketball; it kept you on your toes as both teams went back and forth with no time for either of them to relax. The Coyotes struggled to keep up with the Golden Eagles throughout the game, but didn’t give up. They came out on top with a 58-56 victory over the Golden Eagles, thanks to the Coyotes’ own Darryl Adigwu when he shot the game winning three-pointer with only six seconds left in the game. Even though the Coyotes gained the victory over the Golden Eagles, they see room for improvement.
Senior Keith Smith said the team can improve on “defense and rebounds.” Smith led the team in points, scoring 18 total for a season high. It was no walk in the park for the Coyotes. This was a win that they fought hard for and earned. Right out of the gate, the Golden Eagles were scoring points left and right and the Coyotes could not keep up. After the first half, the Golden Eagles were leading the game 29-27. That was until the second half with 40 seconds left in the game when the Coyotes tied it up 55-55. The crowd was on their feet, holding their breath as Adigwu came to the rescue and scored his three-pointer to win the game for the Coyotes. The Coyotes won by two points with the final score 58-56.
This game gave the Coyotes an overall record of 7-9 and 4-8 in the California Collegiate Athletic Association. “I think we’re starting to apply the concepts our coaches are teaching us—to the court—and we’re playing well as a unit,” said Senior Shawn Joseph. “These last few wins have come from a consistent team effort and it helps that guys are making big shots,” added Joseph.
Smith was the leading scorer with a game high of 19 points against the Toros. The Coyotes’ game scoring leaders included Turner with 18 points, Desi Barmore with 12 points and Adigwu with a total of 10 points. With less than 10 games left in the season, the Coyotes will face the UC San Diego Tritons on Feb. 6 for their next home game.
Women’s basketball lose to Toros By JACKIE MONARREZ Staff Writer
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he Coyote women’s basketball team suffered a 87-73 loss against the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros on Jan. 23. Coyotes’ Senior Brianna Harden and Junior Summer Ramsey lead the team in points with 12 points each. While Coyote Sophomore Loli Gomez lead the team in nine rebounds, a career high for Gomez. Coyotes struggled throughout the game to keep up with the Toros. At the end of the first quarter, Toros were in the lead 21-10 and held that lead throughout the game. In the second quarter the Toros had a 15 point lead with five minutes left in the quarter. Senior Chelsea Barnes and senior Sophia Bhasin scored eight points to help the Coyotes stay in
the game. The third quarter began with the Toros ahead by 20 points. Bhasin made a great layup that helped the Coyotes gain two points. Senior Adriana Brodie followed that layup with her own two pointer. The third quarter ended with the Toros having a 16 point lead over the Coyotes. Coyote Alexcia Mack had a game high of seven assists, scoring a total of 11 points. Mack missed a jump shot but redeemed herself when she stole the ball from the Toros with eight minutes left. With 25 seconds left in the fourth quarter, senior Bisera Peshrova shot a three-pointer to try and absolve the Coyotes. The Coyotes could not make a comeback and lost the game. The Coyotes will return home again on Feb. 6 to play the UC San Diego Tritons at 5:30 p.m.
Sports
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2016
Rec Center snowboarding into winter quarter Students go on outdoor trip to Mountain High and Snow Valley
Staff Writer
Spring is right around the corner, which means the time to get some last minute snowboarding in is rapidly approaching. Thankfully, the staff at the Recreational Center have various snowboarding trips scheduled throughout the month of February. The next scheduled date for snowboarding at Mountain High is Feb. 18 from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. For Snow Valley, the next trip is planned for Feb. 20 from 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. The deadline to sign up for Mt. High is Feb. 16 and Feb. 17 for Snow Valley. The costs for attending either location through the Rec Center varies for students, $40 for Mt. High and $65 for Snow Valley, as the costs cover the snowboarding equipment, transportation, lift tickets, and snowboarding instruction. I sat down with Outdoors Supervisor Alexander Boice to discuss the upcoming snowboarding trips. Boice shared inside information about the trip, “Seats fill up generally fast and the students who do go enjoy themselves.” There are 10 slots open for students for each respective trip. These trips are first come first serve events so be sure to head over to the Rec Center, located on the east side of campus, to sign up. Snow Valley is located in the San Bernardino Mountains and is generally not as busy as its neighboring slopes, Big Bear and Snow Summit.
Mt. High is located in the San Gabriel Mountains and has multiple runs available for all levels of snowboarders. Both trips are scheduled to take place during the evening and each destination has a snack bar and fire pits to help snowboarders stay warm. Both Mt. High and Snow Valley are geared towards accommodating all levels of snowboarders from beginners to the more experienced snowboarders.
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By WILLIS TORRES
For first-time snowboarders, there is no experience required, so be sure to meet with the Rec Center staff for some helpful tips on how to snowboard. I spoke with Melissa Bautista, a graduate student, about what she likes about snowboarding. “I like the wind blowing in my hair and how I can let go in the moment,” said Bautista. Bautista plans on signing up to go on the Mt. High trip during the month of February. “I grew up skateboarding, so snowboarding came very natural to me,” said Bautista. When asked if there was anything about snowboarding she didn’t like, she said, “Having to go to the bathroom while snowboarding can be a pain, so be sure to go before hand.” Students who are interested in going should be sure to check out the Rec Center’s website, csusbrecsports. com in order to get an idea of what attire to wear as well as any other safety precautions to take. I asked Boice if he had any words of advice for any firsttime snowboarders as well as returning snowboarders. “Bring an extra pair of clothes. Keep your head up. Stay focused. Keep going,” said Boice. Students with any further questions or concerns can visit csusbrecsports.com/outdoors or call (909) 537-CAMP.