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November 15, 2017

Vol. LVI, No. 6

San Bernardino County Veterans Day Gov. Jer-

ry Brown Speaks at COP 23

By Rodney E Schmidt Editor in Chief

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Sheriff Rangers marched in the Rancho Cucamonga Founders Day Parade honoring our veterans and local heros.

By Daniel Padilla Contributing Writer

The 17th annual Veterans Day Parade and Car Show, held on November 11 in downtown San Bernardino.

Sidewalks were lined with people, as a variety of classic cars, all waxed and shiny, drove alongside military jeeps on historic Route 66, ending in La Plaza Park with car engines and sirens, as loud as ever.

Various R.O.T.C organizations also participated in the parade. One group from Arroyo Valley High School, marched carrying American flags and wood rifles.

The Girl Scouts of America also participated in the parade, marching in uniform, with red, white, and blue butterfly wings on their backs. The leader of Troop 33, Carmal Row, along with one girl scout, handed out small American flags to people along the sidewalks.

President of San Bernardino’s First Cavalry Division Association and Veteran Robert E. Keith, only needed his mobility scooter to participate in the parade, driving down the middle of the road in a file with the other cars.

Keith, who started the division, says that its purpose is to bring first cavalry men together, to learn from each other, and pass that on to other people.

When asked about life after the military, Keith described it as

“a booger”.

“In other words, it was hard to keep a job”, he said.

Another Veteran, Otis Gilbert, recalled Vietnam Veterans being spat on by fellow Americans, for participating in the war.

“I didn’t even wear my uniform when I be in transitioning back into the United States, cause I wasn’t gonna go through that” says Mr. Gilbert.

After the parade, all classic

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Students Grade Their Professors with SOTEs

By Crystal Harrell Copy Editor

For Fall 2017, SOTE (Student Opinion of Teaching Effectiveness) evaluation forms were distributed to the different CSUSB colleges and departments on Nov. 1. The SOTEs will be administered to students between Nov. 9 and Dec. 4.

Administered every academic quarter, SOTE surveys allow CSUSB students to give feedback on their professors anonymously.

The structure of the SOTE form consists of five questions, three of which focus on the interest, attendance, and reason for the student taking the class while the remaining two questions ask their opinion about the instructors’ teaching strategies.

According to the university website, SOTEs are designed to give faculty members infor-

mation about the effectiveness of their instruction so they can continue to improve their teaching methods. SOTEs also inform evaluators about how certain faculty members are performing through student input.

“CSUSB values feedback from students. SOTEs provide a process whereby students can provide feedback on a faculty members’ teaching, provide instructors with feedback to improve their teaching and provide evaluators with adequate data for the retention, promotion and tenure recommendations and decisions,” stated Assistant Director for Diversity Initiatives Dr. Lori Collins.

Collins operates in the Academic Personnel office, which works to ensure the implementation of the SOTE policy. Printing services then handle the distribution of the SOTEs to the various colleges and departments on campus.

Governor Jerry Brown of California spoke on various panels during the Conference of the Parties Serving or COP 23 conference in Germany about the country’s desire to combat climate change.

Brown spoke about America’s support for the Paris Climate agreement, regardless of Trumps position on climate change.

He was faced with many hecklers and boos from various activists demanding that the United States do more to fight the rise of greenhouse gasses and the rise of pollution.

Even though the Governor has praised the state of California for their high amount of motivation and activism for a cleaner environment, he acknowledges that there is a lot the state needs to do.

Currently, Jerry Brown, along with Andrew Cuomo of New York, Jay Inslee of Washington, and former Secretary of State John Kerry, are leading the U.S. Climate Alliance. The group stands for a non-partisan organization that is dedicated to stopping climate change.

The alliance represents 14 U.S. states, and Puerto Rico.

The summit comes after President Trump demanded that the United States withdraw in 2020, when allowed, from the Paris Climate Agreement. The President claims the agreement is a hindrance to American businesses and progress.

The Paris Climate Agreement was signed in 2005 by President Barack Obama. The agreement was designed to push developed countries towards creating and maintaining clean environment standards.

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SOTEs allow students to give valuable feedback to professors.

Although SOTEs are meant to benefit the professors, students can also get some helpful insight of their own from the evaluation forms.

“To my understanding, the

SOTE surveys assists the campus by letting an overall perspective on how their educators are coming across to their students

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Monument of a Vietnam War veteran honoring his fallen friend at the parade in Victorville.

...Continued from Pg 1 and military vehicles filled La Plaza Park, in preparation for the ceremony honoring veterans.

Food tents were set up in the park, along with other organizations such as Red Cross and CalState San Bernardino’s Veteran’s Success Center.

William Louis, who works at the Veteran’s Success Center, says the center provides veterans with resources they qualify for.

The center is also equipped with computer workstations and a silent room which helps veterans prepare for midterms and finals.

The ceremony began with performances by Voci Soli, a cappella group from San Bernardino Valley College. Throughout the day, they sang songs such as Star Spangled Banner, and God Bless America.

Master of Ceremony Mitch

Cochran, made his opening remarks, joking that no one would trust a word he says, as he is part of a recruiting unit.

Support for veterans was strong, as family and friends cheered when the military division of veterans they know were named.

The ceremony was in part, made to honor Veterans Billy Mitchell, Daniel Gordillo, and Daniel Flores. Each of their bios was read on stage, but a Crape Myrtle tree was also planted in Flores’ honor.

Guest speakers included State Senators Connie Leyva and Mike Morrell, along with others such as Mayor of San Bernardino R. Carey Davis, who shared a personal story about his father, who was in a battle in France in 1944.

Towards the end of the ceremony, veterans were asked

to go on stage and introduce themselves to the crowd. Veterans who fought as far back as World War Two, to the more recent Iraq War, participated on stage. Though some did go up to represent veterans who could not attend.

Daniel Flores’s wife, Angelina Flores, went on stage to represent her deceased husband, along with other members of her family. She said she is “happy to see the event has grown” since her and her passed husband had started it.

“We are here today because we want every veteran, and we want every family, that has supported a veteran to experience the feeling of gratitude, of appreciation,” said San Bernardino County Supervisor of the fifth district Josie Gonzales.

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The parade in Rancho Cucamonga was filled with entertaining performances.

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Racial Slur “Red Skin” Still in Use Today

By Daniel Padilla Contributing Writer

The screening of More Than a Word on Nov. 8 in the Pfau Library, examined the modern-day racial slur, “red skin”. The film notes that many dictionaries refer to the word as “disparaging and offensive.” It then references an 1863 article from The Winona Daily Republican in Minnesota which stated that “the state reward for dead Indians has been increased to 200 dollars for every red-skin sent to purgatory.”

Though a bloody history does not necessarily make the word derogatory to Native Americans, one Native American, Tara Houska, regards it as a racial slur. Houska looks at it in a “modern context”, meaning “if you call someone a Redskin, you know that’s a racial slur.”

Like the origins of the N-word, the meaning of “red skin” has changed over time according to Joe D. Horse Capture, who is the director of Native American Initiatives at the Minnesota Historical Society.

The film presented opinions of Washington Red Skins fans as well. One adorned with feathers on his head, said the name should not be changed, as it is not doing any harm. Others said

that the term was never intended to be racist, and that protests for a name change are the result of political correctness. “It was all in honor of them,” says one fan.

Despite conflicting opinions, some Red Skins fans have come to see the name as racist. One, Ian Washburn, is still a fan of the Washington Red Skins. However, Washburn now excludes the name and imagery from his fandom. Several clips of his home show that he has put black tape over the name and images which disparage Native Americans.

Fans like Washburn received opinion changing information from movements against disparaging mascots. Washburn was not taught about Native American history in his public education, raising questions as to what is being taught in public schools.

After the film, Professor of Sociology James Fenelon opened the Q & A session by briefly addressing the issue. In response to the idea that a symbol is just a symbol, he questioned why a society would hold on to a symbol for so long.

“The symbol represents an inferior so-called race of people associated with savagery and barbarism and so on, and it’s dismissive not only of the histories of native nations, but the beauty of societies and the people,” said

Native American Heritage Month

By James Ramos

Third District Supervisor County of San Bernardino The month of November is federally recognized as Native American Heritage Month. First People across the nation are provided a platform to share their culture and traditions in their communities.

Growing up on the San Manuel Indian Reservation in the early 1970’s was a challenging experience due to its state of great poverty and lack of basic infrastructure. Nonetheless, my people - the Serrano and Cahuilla - lived with great pride in cultural values, regardless of the situation around us.

For centuries, the way of life of our people was limitless - spanning from the valley floor to the mountaintop and beyond.

Around 1866, great battles against our people disrupted our way of life and drastically changed it.

These battles became known as a 32-day campaign to rid the mountains of the indigenous population, as referred in the San Bernardino Museum Association Quarterly dated spring 1958, ti-

tled “The San Bernardino Indian Massacre 1866-1867.”

During these battles, my great great-grandfather, Santos Manuel led the remaining clan of the Yuhaviatam People, a Serrano clan known as the People of the Pines, down to the San Bernardino Valley floor. They never returned to the traditional way of life. These genocide battles claimed the lives of many of our people. Similar atrocities were taking place throughout the State of California during this time.

If it was not for the strength of my ancestors who held onto our traditions over the years, I would not have been able to learn and teach our cultural ways. Our elders show us that we must continue to protect our cultural resources. Our future looks bright as we sore toward new horizons, carrying with us the traditions of our ancestors and never forgetting who we are as a people.

I hope the month of November can be an educational opportunity for the entire community to learn more about the history of our First People.

Happy Native American Heritage Month.

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The film brought up many issues regarding racial titles like the Red Skins team.

Fenelon.

Event Organizer Robie Madrigal had a question of his own, regarding the film’s failure to talk about institutional racism.

Professor Fenelon responded by giving his thoughts on what racism does. He says disparaging images of Native Americans have a negative impact on the them, while having a positive one on others.

“Racism makes people feel better by giving them a sense of superiority,” stated Fenelon.

For Madrigal, this issue is not just about football. “[The issue is] about a racist caricature that continues to be perpetuated in society. The notion of the “red skin”, the “savage”, is a caricature rooted in racist stereotypes, and it clearly does not at all represent

who native Americans are. They are more than a mascot,” said Madrigal.

Though Daniel Snyder has been quoted multiple times as saying he will not change the name of his team, Professor Fenelon remains hopeful that the name will be changed. However, it may take time considering today’s political climate.

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regarding course material and likeability,” said CSUSB senior Feliciano Ayon. “SOTEs lead to the possibility of searching for recommendations. There is a chance that students may converse with each other after the survey to acquire a different perspective on their course and professor.”

Students have participated in the evaluation of teacher effectiveness for over 35 years. The current SOTE form used today was first implemented in the 2006-2007 academic year.

A new SOTE policy approved last month states that colleges and departments must prepare and distribute SOTE packets to the faculty members

during the seventh week of the quarter. Faculty members are then responsible for administering the SOTEs to their students sometime between the eighth and tenth week of classes.

Written or electronic SOTE evaluation is required for all classes that faculty teach, with

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some exceptions to this rule.

Classes with less than five students enrolled and team-taught classes do not utilize the SOTE. Field experiences, thesis research, distance learning classes, independent study, recitations, and internships are also exempt from the evaluation.

Student responses are confidential and are not to be discussed while filling out the actual SOTE form. Even faculty members cannot connect a response or comment to individual students.

Results of the SOTE are given to faculty only after their evaluation grades have been submitted. In the effort to accommodate a productive learning environment, the SOTEs grant students, and faculty the chance to better CSUSB class curriculum.

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RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE CANCELLATION OF THE DACA PROGRAM AND SUPPORTING UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS AND EMPLOYEES RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE CANCELLATION OF THE DACA PROGRAM AND SUPPORTING UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS AND EMPLOYEES

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On September 5, 2017, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the Trump Administration’s to terminate for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) On September 5, intention 2017, Attorney Generalthe JeffDeferred SessionsAction announced the Trump program; and intention to terminate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Administration’s program; and The DACA program has provided relief from the fear of deportation, as well as the ability to workDACA and contribute to provided the economy, an the estimated CSUSB students The program has relieffor from fear of 1200 deportation, as well asand theemployees, ability to and many thousands of others across the CSU; and work and contribute to the economy, for an estimated 1200 CSUSB students and employees, and many thousands of others across the CSU; and The people of California and our elected representatives, via the passage of AB 540, AB 130 and people AB 131 of (the California DREAM Act), have made it clearvia that supports The California and our elected representatives, theCalifornia passage of AB 540,access AB 130to higher for qualified undocumented students; andthat California supports access to and ABeducation 131 (the California DREAM Act), have made it clear higher education for qualified undocumented students; and Federal law protects the privacy of student records under FERPA; and

Federal law protects the privacy of student records under FERPA; and The ability to pursue a university education successfully requires both a means of financial support and safe and welcomingeducation living andsuccessfully learning environment; and The ability toapursue a university requires both a means of financial

support and a safe and welcoming living and learning environment; and CSU faculty, staff, and administrators have a moral obligation to provide all of our students, regardless immigration status, withhave a quality education andto a supportive learning CSU faculty,ofstaff, and administrators a moral obligation provide all of our students, environment; therefore be it regardless of immigration status, with a quality education and a supportive learning

environment; therefore be it That the CSUSB Faculty Senate affirms that no human being is illegal, and stands in solidarity with the DACA recipients, and other undocumented and be That CSUSB FacultyDREAMers Senate affirms that no human being students is illegal, and and employees; stands in solidarity it further with DACA recipients, DREAMers and other undocumented students and employees; and be it further That the Faculty Senate condemns the decision to end DACA, and urges the US Senate and House ofFaculty Representatives to promptly legislation supports qualified That the Senate condemns the pass decision to end that DACA, and urges the USundocumented Senate and students and employees in attaining their educational goals and improving their lives, and House of Representatives to promptly pass legislation that supports qualified undocumented provides and a pathway to citizenship; and be it further goals and improving their lives, and students employees in attaining their educational provides a pathway to citizenship; and be it further That the Faculty Senate calls on both the CSUSB and CSU administrations to reassure students and employees clearly and unambiguously university will release any That the Faculty Senate calls on both the CSUSB and that CSU the administrations tonot reassure information the immigration status of students and thatwill no university students andon employees clearly and unambiguously thatemployees, the university not release any personnel will cooperate with ICE agents on deportations or raids, and that ICE agents will information on the immigration status of students and employees, that no university not have physical access to anyICE CSU property; and be it further personnel will cooperate with agents on deportations or raids, and that ICE agents will not have physical access to any CSU property; and be it further That the Faculty Senate calls on the CSU and CSUSB administrations to provide legal assistance and financial aid toonundocumented students and employees, including free That the Faculty Senate calls the CSU and CSUSB administrations to provide legal campus housing over breaks to students who cannot leave due to fear of deportation; and be assistance and financial aid to undocumented students and employees, including free FSD 17-01 it furtherhousing over breaks to students who cannot leave due to fear of deportation; and be campus it further That the Faculty Senate urges all CSUSB faculty to become acquainted with the services provided by the CSUSB DREAMers Resource and Success Center, and to refer students and employees there whenever needed; and be it further

RESOLVED:

That the Faculty Senate will cooperate with all campus stakeholders in any way possible to support our undocumented students and employees; and be it further

RESOLVED:

That the Faculty Senate send copies of this resolution to the President of CSUSB, the Chancellor of the CSU, the Board of Trustees, the Academic Senate of the CSU, the Chairs of all CSU campus Senates, the CFA statewide president, the CSUSB CFA chapter president, the CSSA, the CSUSB ASI chapter, the CSUSB DREAMers Resource and Success Center, both US Senators from California, and US Representatives from the region served by CSUSB.

Approved by the CSUSB Faculty Senate

Karen Kolehmainen, Chair

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_ ____ October 10, 2017, unanimously Date

Trump’s First Year

By Adam Vilas Staff Writer

It’s been one year since the election of Donald Trump as the 45th president of the United States.

So the question on everyone’s mind is just how much success has Trump had in fulfilling the promises he made during his campaign since his election into office last year?

During Trump’s presidential campaign,he made many promises to build his political platform.

Some of the most notable of these promises included building a wall along the southern U.S. border that Mexico will pay for, the deportation of all illegal immigrants, and to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as Obamacare, with something that is “so much better, so much better, so much better.”

Let’s start with the wall.

“I will build a great wall, and nobody builds walls better than me, believe me, and I’ll build them very inexpensively,” said Trump during his candidacy announcement speech in June of 2015. “I will build a great, great wall on our southern border and I will make Mexico pay for that wall. Mark my words.”

Trump recently posted videos via Twitter which show eight different prototypes of the wall he plans to build along the Mexican border. Mexico has made it clear that they will not pay for the wall and Congress has yet to show major support for building the estimated 21.6 billion dollar wall, which has raised many questions on how exactly the wall will be built.

“When Mexico sends its people, they’re not sending the best,” said Trump in that same candidacy announcement speech.

“They’re sending people that have lots of problems and they’re bringing those problems. They’re bringing drugs, they’re bringing crime.”

Trump has made some progress with his war on immigration. Arrests of undocumented immigrants have increased, especially among those with no prior criminal record, and border crossing rates have gone down significantly.

Trump also ordered an end to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), a program put in place by the Obama administration to protect young undocumented immigrants from being deported.

Trump has attempted to assert more control over who is allowed into the country by issuing a travel ban that prevents

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A Look at the CSUSB Film Club

By Paola Magana Staff Writer

Film Club of CSUSB is designed to give students and aspiring filmmakers an opportunity to learn about cameras, lighting, script writing, and digital video editing.

Their first meeting was held on Oct. 4, in UH-042 at 3 p.m.

Future club meetings will be held at the same time and place for the rest of fall quarter.

The club was formally known as “Society for Student Filmmakers” but it has been recently changed to “Film Club of CSUSB.” “I really want to pursue a film career and I felt this was a decent start given what’s provided here at the college,” said club member Damion Mora.

The club began in 2011, which is sponsored by SLATE, a non-profit organization founded

by Lucas Cuny in Redlands.

“This is where you get experience and where you come to be educated. Where the rules are taken off, the grading system is removed and you’re just making a film for film’s sake. I think that is the main inspiration for filmmaking, is making the film. We

don’t have too many places that you can do that and we wanted to make that available,” explained the president of the film club, Scott Romo.

Though they are a small bunch, consisting of 15 members, the club still manages to work on major projects such as a piece for the LA 48 Hour Film Holiday Project.

The 48 Hour Film Holiday Project is the world’s largest timed filmmaking competition, where each team is to write, shoot and edit a five-minute short film in only 48 hours.

Once the 48 hours is up, teams submit their film to be shown on the big screen to compete against other teams.

Registered teams attend the Kickoff Event in their city; each team receives a specific genre, character, a prop, a line of dialogue, and a holiday which must appear in their film.

Production began Saturday morning on Oct. 29 and was due on Sunday, Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m.

The Film Club of CSUSB was given the genre of superhero and Thanksgiving was their holiday.

“This is actually my first experience doing any kind of film.

So far I have been listening to other people and observing what

they say because they have more experience. I am using this as a learning process,” stated club member Taylor Adams.

For their short film, they came up with the idea, “Turkey Man,” which will be shown at the Regal Cinemas at LA Live, Nov. 12.

The film is about a science experiment gone wrong, what was supposed to make a mansized turkey ended up turning a man into a turkey with powers of a turkey who fights crime.

“As of right now, the club is working on an untitled short film. It is a comedy about these two girls who are trying to change their grade after a really bad final. We are bringing in all our resources from cameras to drones, which we use on our projects daily so that we’re going to be using the best equipment,” said club treasurer Anthony Camello.

As of right now, all positions for this short film are locked, but the club is always in need of people to help create many more projects.

There is no fee to join the club. Those interested just have to come with an open mind and be ready to create.

If you’re a fan of movies

Photo Courtesy of Scott Romo

Film Club continues to impress CSUSB students. and/or filmmaking, this is the place for you.

“We are always looking for new members. You don’t have to have any experience; you can

just be interested in film. We will work with you from the bottom to the top, that’s what we’re here for,” stated film club vice president Alyen Jauregui.

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Top 15 Pumpkin Good ies

By Hanna Gruntz Staff Writer

The time has come, one and all, for the most basic season of the year. Not only are gals dusting off their UGG boots and pulling out their beanies, but they are losing their minds for the pumpkin pandemonium this fall.

Luckily, for your basic addiction, someone is here to guide

you down this orange-bricked road.

The top fifteen pumpkin goodies that everyone should get their hands on are, spoiler alert, all going to reside in the one and only, Trader Joe’s.

Not only does Trader Joe’s carry pumpkin chocolate brownies and pumpkin cream cheese to put on your pumpkin bagel, but they also have, hold on to your seats, pumpkin cinnamon rolls.

Photos courtesy of Hanna Gruntz

A blend of pumpkin, spice, and caramel flavors.

These flaky little clouds have just the right amount of pumpkin flavor with the smooth cream cheese frosting to make you wanna have a 2007 Brittney Spears melt down. You may be thinking, “that must be it, right?”

That’s wrong, my friend.

Trader Joe’s also carries pumpkin chocolate cheesecake bites, for every cheesecake lover.

Pumpkin Pepito cookies and pumpkin caramel popcorn with pumpkin seeds in them are a tasty fall treat.

Now, they did step it up with their famous Joe-Joe cookies by coming out with a pumpkin flavor. Let’s just say, if an Oreo got triple stuffed with a creamier filling, that’s what a Joe-Joe cookie is comparable to. Basically a pumpkin party in your mouth.

The pumpkin madness doesn’t just stop with sweet treats. Oh no! Pumpkin spice creamer and pumpkin spice seasoning is there to add to your TJ pumpkin-flavored coffee. Watch out Starbucks, you have some competition on your hands.

You name it, they have it.

Pumpkin puffin cereal for your breakfast, pumpkin dog treats for the fluffs in your life, pumpkin ginger ice cream cones that put Drumsticks to shame, and pumpkin RX protein bars that’ll

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You can find these rolls at your local Trader joe’s. make your muscles and taste buds happy.

After stumbling upon pumpkin pop tarts, all your white girl dreams will be fulfilled.

On a more disappointing note, the pumpkin pop tarts had zero pumpkin filling and the pastry itself was dry.

Don’t fret my pumpkin fanatics, you are about to find out the best kept pumpkin treat of the season. Are you ready?The Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Caramel Kringle will have you singing

with joy this Thanksgiving.

It is by far the best pumpkin treat this season with its creamy pumpkin filling, cream cheese frosting and croissant like texture, sprinkled with candy pecans. Bring this to any holiday event and you’ll be worshiped by your peers. By the end of Fall, you will be thanking Trader Joe’s and all your pumpkin crazed, basic friends for the crave-satisfying treat suggestions.

Big Appetite for Mini Pecan Tarts

By Brittany Stiner Staff Writer

Thanksgiving is the time to bring your family and friends together, watch football, and consume unhealthy amounts of turkey. Yet, the best part about Thanksgiving has to be the dessert!

Throw on those sweatpants and dive in to these mini pecan pie tarts that your whole family will be asking you to make for years to come.

This recipe will make 18 mini pecan pie tarts.

First and foremost, preheat the oven to 375 degrees, then grab all your ingredients.

Ingredients needed include sugar, unsalted butter, pecans, vanilla extract, cream cheese, and flour.

You will also need a hand mixer or a stand mixer, which I find easier to mix the ingredients together, and a mini muffin pan.

You can even purchase a mini muffin pan at Big Lots for five dollars!

The first thing you want to do is start with the tart shell.

I find this easier, so when you finish the filling, the shell will already be created and ready to

go. Using the hand mixer, mix three ounces of cream cheese, and five and a half tablespoons of unsalted butter.

Once that is mixed, add the flour and continue to mix until the dough looks the color of popcorn. After you stop the mixer, it’s time to get your hands dirty and knead the dough. This is my favorite part because it’s up to you to get the perfect shape for your tart. Roll each piece by hand and into a ball and flatten within the mini muffin pan.

Next, it’s time for the filling!

Using the hand mixer, mix half a cup of sugar, and two and a half tablespoons of unsalted butter and put on medium. Now for the star of the show! Grabbing your bag of chopped pecans, add threefourth cups into the mix. I add a little extra because I like mine extra crunchy, but it’s definitely up to you! Finally, add the one teaspoon of vanilla extract and blend the mix all together

Now with the filling done, you can add it to the tart shell but try not to fill all the way up because you may burn the sides of your tart and no one likes the taste of burnt Thanks-

giving dessert.

Bake the tarts for 20-25 minutes.

Once they are done, remove from the oven and let

them cool in the mini muffin pan for five minutes. Remove from the pan and serve them warm!

I like to add a little vanilla ice cream, or steal some

cool whip from the pumpkin pie.

Now you’re ready to enjoy your mini pecan tarts!

Photos courtesy of Wikimedia

The tastiest treat your tongue should ever meet this Thanksgiving holiday.

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November 15, 2017

From the United Kingdom to California

By Kieron Coleman Staff Writer

A country that speaks the same language, has similar personalities and enjoys a local beer might not be as identical as you would first imagine.

School-wise, the university process is completely different, as well as the younger education.

One of the first major differences is the fact that in the UK, you pursue a three-year degree, which consists of three exams, one at the end of each year.

The final year is a dissertation that is cumulative from the whole three years.

The style of education is

something that is beneficial to America. The U.S. covers areas away from your major, which increases your overall education.

“I really enjoyed the two years at Santa Barbara Community College,” said Jamie Mitchell, an American University Student from England. “It allowed me to take different classes and see which ones I found the most interesting before deciding my degree.”

In the UK, you only take a class for your major. This is the primary difference for the reasoning behind the length of education.

“In England, I had no idea what I was doing, so I was about to just take an internship to try

and progress up the ranks in the industry I started in,” said Mitchell.

Travelling abroad was interesting in the sense of personalities that you are normally used to.

In the UK there is more of a culture to go and celebrate in bars and clubs every week. There is a student night four nights out of the week where drinks are super cheap, so everyone goes to hang out and socialize.

In the U.S. many people follow their local University football team and this is where people get together and enjoy tailgating with family and friends before watching the game.

This is very similar to home,

although in the U.K., we change the tailgate to bar crawling.

Bar crawling is where you have a few drinks at each bar you walk past until you reach the stadium. The reason for the word crawling is because the idea is that you are drunk by the time you get to the destination.

A positive in the U.S. education is the flexibility to change majors during the first two years of studies.

In the U.K., you go to university at the same age as the U.S., but you start studying your major right away.

When the first year is up, you have to make sure that the degree is exactly what you want.

If not, the best idea is to start

again from year one with a completely different subject.

The week before the year starts in the U.K. is called fresher week. This is where all freshmen go out every night and get to know people within their university.

In the U.S., most students do a student orientation week to get to know each other and the school.

While both countries provide a great education, you can clearly see that the mindset of pupils and the education systems differ.

There are advantages and disadvantages of both, but it is up to you to decide which one would be best for you.

Couples fall in love this season

By Brittany Stiner Staff Writer

If bowling, pumpkin patches, and watching scary movies weren’t your thing, then this

follow-up with fun winter date ideas will make you and your significant other want to stand underneath that mistletoe.

December is such a romantic time of year, not only because it’s “cuffing season,” but because

who doesn’t like to walk handin-hand with their special somebody while looking at Christmas lights or spinning around on an ice skating rink?

Sports games may not be for everybody, but this time of

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year is perfect for the hockey and basketball fans. Step out of your comfort zone, and head down to Anaheim or even Los Angeles if you are up for the drive. While you’re there, fill up on popcorn, beer, and cheer for the winning team.

While you’re out in Los Angeles, right across the street from the Staples center, LA Live is beaming with Christmas lights, and the most popular attraction is the ice skating rink. The rink is open from Nov. 25 through Dec.15, so make sure you head down as soon as you can.

Every year The Mission Inn, in downtown Riverside, throws on the biggest holiday event of the season. Not only do they have Christmas lights, but they have fun antique shops you can walk through and so many different treats that you and your date can enjoy. Stroll through the hotel’s front doors and don’t forget to look up because there is a giant mistletoe waiting for you.

Even though we don’t get a lot of rain in Southern California, that doesn’t mean our mountains

don’t get any snow. Drive up to Big Bear, or Arrowhead and rent out an Airbnb for the two of you. Play in the snow and build a snowman, or maybe even have a snowball fight.

For some thrills, rent or bring up your own snow gear and travel down the slopes on that snowboard, skis, or a sled if you want to do something cute and less strenuous. At night, look at the stars, and for once enjoy the crystal-clear skies with hot chocolate in one hand and your babe in the other.

Alright, some people were not made for the cold and staying inside is where it’s at. Tell your baby it’s cold outside and go down to the local grocery store, or even Target, to get some gingerbread houses so that you can sit inside and build them together while binge watching your favorite holiday classics. Just like with the pumpkin carvings, turn it into a competition and see who has the most holiday cheer.

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Latin Night is Here!

By Erika Aguilar Staff Writer

Latin Night is just around the corner, as it will be taking place on Friday, Nov. 17 at the Santos Manuel Student Union (SMSU) Lobby and Events Center, where everyone is invited to dance the night away to Latin music.

“It brings the Latino culture and a lot of people get excited about it,” said Programming Student Assistant for Program Board Destiny Lara Benzor.

Program Board works with different organizations on campus and is dedicated to promote a sense of community at CSUSB through free, exciting, and entertaining events.

It is well known for their annually dances they host such Latin Night, sponsered by the Latinx Center and Sigma Lamba Beta.

“Latin Night started about five years ago when a group of students working for Program Board wanted to host a type of dance that had never been hosted on campus before, therefore Latin Night came to be,” stated Program Board Coordinator Monica McMahon.

Before, the entertainment only consisted of a DJ playing at the event but soon they added a new component to the dance.

“We wanted something other than a DJ, so it was pitched to

bring a live group to entertain the crowds,” said McMahon.

Since then, every year Program Board has brought both a DJ and a group to Latin Night.

This year, DJ High Sky will be performing for the first time with live music ranging from cumbia to salsa to merengue to bachata and more.

Panteras de California is the name of the group that will also be playing corridos, banda, norteñas and cumbias.

“I think it’s great that every year we’re trying to bring a new DJ or a new group for this event,” said McMahon.

Both the DJ and the band will be playing at the same time, one in the Events Center and the other in the Lobby.

“I encourage students to come so they can get involved on campus because I know so many students just come to school and go home,” said Programming Student Assistant for Program Board Alejandra Ortiz.

Ortiz said many people look forward to this event as it is fun and people have enjoyed it in the past.

“Every year, the event gets bigger and bigger,” said Student Assistant for Cross Cultural Center Itzel Olguin. “It’s because a’lot of people have a Latino background, although you don’t have to be Latino to enjoy it too.”

Olguin has attended the event in the previous years and

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Not only was there live music but there was also a DJ playing at Latin Night.

Photo Courtesy of Santos Manuel Student Union Events Photos

Students dancing to “El Caballo Dorado,” at Latin Night 2016. said it was a great experience because there was music being played from different Latin culture.

“The university is so diverse and this event would be a great opportunity for other people to experience Latino culture,” said Olguin.

The event also serves students to take a break from school, enjoy a night of dancing, and meet new people.

“The timing of the event is a great stress reliever [with] finals coming up,” said McMahon.

Last year’s Latin Night saw more than 1,000 attendees, and

Corridos, Zapateados, Norteñas and Cumbias played at the event.

this year the coordinators hope to see more people attend the event.

“It is great to have an annual event that people continue to come back to year after year,” said McMahon.

McMahan said that Program Board continues to host this event every year because students highly enjoy it.

“During our past Latin Nights, students have invited their friends with different ethnicities and have had an enjoyable night,” said McMahon.

Erin Duckens is an African American student and plans to attend the event for her first time.

“You can get exposed to a different culture in a fun environment,” said Duckens.

Duckens encourages students to attend the event as it sounds fun and lively to her.

“Even if it’s not what I’m exposed to all the time, I still want to be part of the event and be surrounded by fun people,” said Duckens.

“All ethnicities are welcome to attend Latin Night,” said McMahon.

The event, lasting from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., is free and anyone can attend with their valid California ID.

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To Vegan or Not to Vegan: That is the Question

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Vegetables, tofu and even oreo cookies are vegan.

By Hannah Gruntz Staff Writer

2017 has been the year of drinking green kale smoothies, taking the stairs instead of the elevator and buying waist trainers to obtain that hourglass shape even if you can’t breathe.

To continue with the healthy trend this year, most Americans have said nay to animal products and hello to veggies, nuts, tofu, and anything that comes from an animal: vegan.

Most people do not know what becoming a vegan entails.

“Vegan refers to anything that’s free of animal products: no meat, milk, eggs, wool, leather,

honey and so forth,” according to the website Vegan.

Now many people usually “like the idea” of becoming vegan, but it takes a strong willed person to convert their diet to A Land Before Time lifestyle.

Most people claim to convert to a vegan lifestyle for one of the two reasons: they don’t like the idea of how animals used for consumption die (slaughterhouse) or they want to lead a healthier life.

Automatically hearing the word, you may assume vegan is the healthier option. Although, surprise surprise, there are some pros and cons to becoming vegan if you are thinking of converting over to the green side.

Importance of training

By Evelyn Carmona Staff Writer

Preparing the mind and body for an athletic event is very important.

Like anything in life without preparation, there’s no potential for success. Especially, when it comes to athletic conditioning.

Athletes need to train before any athletic event by preparing their mind and body while also developing tactics to manifest it into success.

Physical preparation involves mobility, flexibility, strength, speed, power, acceleration, deceleration, dynamic vision, reaction time and sports nutrition. All of these skills help to prepare an athlete.

Mobility and flexibility help the athlete prevent injuries and makes it easier for the athlete to move during an event.

Strength helps the athlete maintain their stamina for more than a couple hours during a sporting event.

Speed, acceleration and deceleration are beneficial to out-compete other opponents. A very good athlete is fast and can control their speed.

An athlete’s reaction time is essential during an event because there is usually a time limit.

Apart from physically training, an athlete needs to nourish their body.

A well-balanced meal is very beneficial, as well as, drinking a lot of fluids. It is important to drink a lot of water to keep the body functioning properly.

Mentally training an athlete is also essential for a good outcome.

Remaining positive throughout the training, creating goals, and finding time for relaxation are a huge part of building mental endurance.

These techniques are developed by practicing consistently, as well as participating in scrimmages.

Being able to practice and scrimmage creates a better understanding of the game both physically and mentally.

Sleeping properly is a big factor when training before an event. Not enough sleep makes the body fatigued during training and ultimately fatigued during the upcoming event.

It is important for an athlete’s diet to consist of protein, carbohydrates and healthy fats.

Protein builds muscle and can be found in foods like nuts, almonds, eggs, milk, meat, fish and protein shakes. found in the brain, blood, liver and muscles. Examples are fruits and vegetables and starchy foods like potatoes and pasta.

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Lastly, some people may assume that avoiding animal products will make them healthier, but watching what you consume is still important to live a healthy lifestyle. Some popular snacks are vegan, but you should not excessively eat unhealthy snacks. The same applies to other forms of carbs, for example rice and bread. ”You should still limit your simple carb consumption.

Instead, replace it with complex carbs like wheat bread, brown rice, ezekiel bread or even spaghetti squash. Just because you are vegan doesn’t mean you have super powers to not gain weight from carbs,” explained vegan of two years and personal trainer Jessica Lankin.

If I’m losing you on this voyage to consider the vegan lifestyle, let’s shine some light in your life real quick. Oreos are in fact vegan! So you can still enjoy a healthy serving of this yummy snack.

This lifestyle is great for your skin due to the amount of nutrients you will be getting from these plant based foods and also your health longevity.

The number one cause of

The first misconception that many people automatically think is, “I wont be getting enough calcium or protein for my muscles!”

False.

Calcium is not only found in milk products, but also spinach, carrots, oranges, almonds, broccoli, and several more.

Protein is not just found in meat, but in so much other foods like, black beans, protein powder drinks, hummus, nuts, asparagus, quinoa, lentils, and broccoli. Some of these protein and calcium sources actually have a higher amount of protein or calcium in them than actual meat with a significantly less amount of fat and cholesterol.

Discontinuing the use and consumption of animal products means that you will no longer get to enjoy convenient, fast-made foods that are generally lower in cost. It is fairly cheap to eat off of the McDonald’s dollar menu, and more expensive to buy a full salad.

It is also sometimes difficult to narrow down options at a restaurant and it can be a slight inconvenience.

Preparing and packing meals can be a hassel for some people, but for others it is worth the

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Volleyball honors four Coyotes on senior night Lauren Jennings | Chronicle Photos

Seniors Amanda Reifer, Kelsey Osgood, Lauren Nicholson and Morgan Lyneis are honored in a walk-out ceremony, accompanied by their families and friends.

By Kieron Coleman Staff Writer

The Coyotes honored and thanked their four senior volleyball players on Nov. 4 before the team played their final home game at Coussoulis Arena.

The first Coyote senior is Morgan Lyneis. She played in nine sets and recorded five digs for the Coyotes this season.

She transferred to CSUSB for her senior season, having played her first three years at Western New Mexico University (WNM). During her time at WNM, Lyneis played in 75 matches and recorded 383 kills.

She was also named a Lone Star Conference all-academic.

Before Lyneis attended WNM, she played for Apple Valley High School where she helped the team win back-toback championships.

The next senior in line is Kelsey Osgood. She played in 11 sets this season.

“Sweeping Dominguez in our last game was a great feeling because playing at home with such support really lightens the mood,” said Osgood.

Osgood recorded 108 digs for the CCAA Champion Coyotes in 2016. She had a season-high of 14 in the home opener against Humboldt State.

Before playing with the Coyotes, she played a season at Golden West College. In 2014, Osgood played at Dayton.

Osgood played in high school as well while attending Los Alamitos. She helped the team to a runner-up CIF Division 1 spot in her last year.

Senior number three is Amanda Reifer who played in 21 sets in 2017, earning seven kills and 25 digs.

Reifer appeared in 18 sets for the CCAA title-winning squad in 2016. Not only did she show talent on the court, but she also was impeccable in the classroom, becoming a 2016-17 CCAA All-Academic.

She played in five matches in 2015 and was named a CCAA All-Academic. Reifer redshirted in 2014 after graduating from Jurupa Valley high school.

At Jurupa Valley, Reifer

played soccer, softball, and volleyball, earning letters in all three. Each year, she helped the volleyball team reach the CIF playoffs.

The fourth and final Coyote senior is Lauren Nicholson. She was named CCAA player of the week three times this season.

Nicholson led the Coyotes with 402 kills this season while also recording career kill number 1,000.

“Each and every season is different but I can say that I have thoroughly enjoyed my last season here at CSUSB,” said Nicholson.

In 2016 she recorded 481 kills and scored 524 points, earning her multiple spots in the record books.She was named the

CCAA Tournament’s most outstanding player as the Coyotes won the CCAA Championship.

Nicholson transferred to CSUSB in 2015 and appeared in 117 sets. She was named a CCAA ALL-Academic choice and NCAA West Regional All-Tournament.

Nicholson played her first collegiate year at Portland State, playing in 72 sets.She played for Upland High School where she lettered every year.

Although her time at CSUSB is done, that does not mean that she will stray away from the sport.

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Volleyball heads to playoffs

By Lauren Jennings Sports Editor

The Coyote volleyball regular season ended on Nov. 10 as the team beat the Humboldt State Jacks in three sets.

The Coyotes took set one (25-11), taking an early lead of 8-4. Humboldt got back into the game, their comeback did not last long.

When the score showed 16-11, they went on a nine-point streak to take the set.

They scored their final two game-winning points on back-to-back kills by Sascha Dominique.

The Coyotes scored three straight to start set 2 (25-18), but the win required a bit more of a fight than the first set had.

They led 7-6 before breaking away from the Jacks, scoring eight points in a row.

The Jacks slowly but surely got back in the game, closing the gap to 20-16.

The Coyotes scored two before the Jacks scored again, starting a brief back and forth battle between the teams.

Ultimately, CSUSB would come out on top over Humboldt as a kill from Jayann Dehoog to Amanda Reifer earned the winning point.

Set three ended with the same score as set one (25-11), but it started off a bit differently.

The Coyotes started off by scoring four in a row before allowing

Humboldt to score. Once Humboldt scored their first, CSUSB picked up right where they left off, scoring five more in a row.

The Jacks were not going to go down without a fight as they went on to score six in a row before the Coyotes would score again. With a 10-7 score, the Jacks scored four to tie it up at 10.

The Coyotes tore away and would not look back, scoring nine in a row.

The Jacks scored once more, but would not score again.

CSUSB scored six unanswered points to win set three and take their final match of the regular season. A kill by Alexis Cardoza scored point number 25.

They won five straight matches at home before ending the season with the road win.

They also won the road game before their five-game home stretch, which gives them a seven-game win streak.

They look to extend the win streak in the CCAA playoffs.

The CCAA playoffs begin Nov. 16 at San Francisco State.

Last season, the playoffs took place on campus at the Coussoulis Arena. The Coyotes walked away as the CCAA champions after defeating the Chico Wildcats in a five set match.

The title was the twelfth in Coyote volleyball history.

The Coyotes are the No. 1 seed in the south, so they will play the No. 4 seed in the north, Cal State Monterey Bay at 7:30 p.m.

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Figg, Ortiz & Lo earn All-CCAA honors Lauren Jennings | Chronicle Photos

Coyote soccer players Rachael Figg, Danny Ortiz and Tony Lo all took home All-CCAA honors for their impressive work on the field during the 2017 season.

By Breeze Rivers Staff Writer

Three Coyotes earned California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) conference honors after bringing their soccer season to a close. From women’s soccer, Rachael Figg was named All-CCAA first-team. On men’s soccer, Tony Lo and Danny Ortiz were awarded All-CCAA second-team honors.

All-CCAA awards are prestigious because it means that these players were selected by coaches as some of the best players in the conference.

“To be recognized for something you worked hard to succeed at is such an honor,” said Figg. “I feel incredibly thankful to my coaches, teammates and family for always pushing me to new limits.”

Last year, Figg earned CCAA Newcomer of the Year, All-CCAA first-team and thirdteam for NSCAA All-West Region.

“If it weren’t for those who continuously believed in me, I don’t think I would have had the same success,” said Figg.

Figg was the starting forward for the Coyotes this season, scoring a total of six goals. Her stats were the highest of the team with 35 shots and 24 shots on goal. She scored two goals against California Baptist University, and one goal each in the games against Central Washington, Monterey Bay, East Bay and Humboldt State.

Like most talented players, Figg started playing soccer when she was only four–years–old.

She is now a senior who just played out her last competitive season.

“I love soccer with all my heart and it genuinely hurts to know that I’ll never play another competitive game,” said Figg.

“This is by far the hardest thing for me to move on from.”

This season, she faced the challenge and frustration of being injured in the latter half of the season, but still managed to

do what she could to contribute to the team’s success.

Honorable mentions for the women’s team were goalkeeper Destiny Collins, Nicki Argentieri, Alyssa Campa and Bianca Scodellaro.

With Collins in goal, Argenteri, Campa and Scodellaro made up the starting defensive line for the team.

For the men’s team, in their 3-1 victory against Humboldt State University, it was apparent that Lo and Ortiz were key players in the team’s attacking play. In that game, Lo scored two goals and Ortiz put away a penalty kick, helping the team secure the win over the Lumberjacks.

Lo has been playing soccer for 13 years and is now a senior who just played out his last season here at CSUSB. “It’s sad my time as a ‘Yotie is done after been given so much here at this school,” said Lo. Originally from Sydney, Australia, he came to California to take advantage of the opportunity to study and play soccer.

“It was tough picking between a school here or back home, but I am thankful that the U.S. has a system in place to accommodate people like me who want options,” said Lo. Lo also earned second-team in 2015.

“It’s always nice to be recognized for the hard work I put in before and during the season,” said Lo. “But I honestly owe it to my teammates for giving me the opportunity to be successful and stand out.”

Lo scored five goals this season. He also scored the game-winning goal against Sonoma State University, a conference game that was vital to their chances of making it to post-season play.

Ortiz proved to be a crucial player to the team’s offensive attack, leading the team stats with a total of six goals throughout the season. Originally from Mexico, Ortiz came to California to keep growing athletically and academically. He also wanted to learn another language and set himself

up for new and more challenging goals.

“Getting second-team means I must’ve done something right during the season,” said Ortiz.

“At the same time, it means I wasn’t good enough to get firstteam. I need to work harder to achieve that next year.”

Although faced with the challenge of not being cleared to play early on in the season due to paperwork, Ortiz still managed to make a difference as soon as he was able to step on the field.

Ortiz will play another season for the Coyotes next year and continue to be an impact player as his tough mentality does not allow him to underachieve.

Kevin Aguilar was a noted honorable mention, leading the team with five assists. Aguilar scored a total of four goals, which were against Montana State University Billings, Monterey Bay, San Marcos and Stanislaus State.

After a season of hard work, the Coyotes received the honors they deserved.

Getting out of bed and to the gym

By Lucero Roman Staff Writer

Finding motivation to workout at times can be hard for anyone, whether the motive is to be healthier or to enhance one’s performance in sports.

Body goals and an upbeat playlist can help one get out of bed and into workout mode.

Everyone has different reasons why they are motivated to continue a set of reps.

“The fact that I play baseball is my main motivation,” said Ricardo Rodriguez a player for the Pericios de Puebla, a baseball organization in the Mexican league. “I’ll become stronger and it’ll help me with my career.”

A plus to working out is the health benefits and the energy one obtains after each workout.

“Diligence and trusting that what you are doing every day is the right thing and it is going to work. It’s a long season with ups and downs,” stated Rodriguez.

Winning rookie of the year for in the Mexican League,

Rodriguez believes his success is due to his consistent workouts.

Rodriguez does not listen to music while working out but finds motivation with reminding himself it is “lightweight” to push through a workout. Rodriguez self-talks and hypes himself up.

Not listening to music while working out might be tedious for some, but it removes the hassle of dealing with earphone strings.

Roxana Cazares, a student at CSUSB, finds the motivation to workout because it makes her stronger and healthier.

Cazares gets a better workout at night after class instead of waking early for a workout.

As life gets busier one must find what time best suits them to slide into their workout clothes and hit the gym.

One can find the motivation to workout by having a specific goal in mind.

Reaching a certain mile time or lifting a certain weight is a great way to start.

Motivation can be found in different ways, whether it is

a playlist or different types of workout methods.

Cazares finds the motivation to workout by having a good playlist that pumps her up to start her reps. Seeing the results helps her push through workouts and long days.

Apple Music has playlists ready to go for workouts with upbeat music to keep the momentum going.

Pandora and Spotify can also be used to keep the workout going.

Cazares uses all these music outlets to always have something to listen. Making your own playlist with specific songs is also a great way to get motivated.

Another great gym motivation can be found with the help of a gym partner. A gym partner can help one keep track of workouts and eating healthy.

To get out of the normal routine these are a few ways to keep the workouts rolling without doing the same routine over and over again.

Most gyms offer Zumba, Cycling and Yoga classes for

upbeat ways to stay active.

Zumba adds music and fast-paced dance moves to sweat it out. This alternative makes it hard not to keep those feet moving.

Cycling comes with high intensity and a mandatory sweat towel for each session. The burning of the thighs means the results are coming.

Another option is yoga,

which is a calming method to reach one’s goal and get out of an everyday routine. Whether it is the downward dog or the warrior pose, each position helps with balance and posture.

Noticing progression can also further one’s motivation to workout. Consistency is key in order to make something a habit.

Find what moves you to keep moving.

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Having options for different classes can be a great motivator.

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November 15, 2017

Small Forward rocks in LA

By Isaac Cardenas Staff Writer

Small Forward is a band from Los Angeles that creates breezy psychedelic rock and is the perfect soundtrack to your fall season. The group consists of Michael Stevenson, Rounak Maiti, Campbell Scott and Nick Waldram.

The band started in 2013 when all four of the members met at Occidental College in LA and shared a fondness for music. Elaborating on their start, Stevenson said, “Rounak was the only one who had an ‘established’ SoundCloud presence of his original music that we all were really into, so I was itching to collaborate with him in some capacity. We all ended up living together at some point and the rest is written in the wind.”

The band has been gaining momentum over the years playing shows around LA, and their song, “Afternoon Takeoff,” was featured on the hit NBC show, The Blacklist, this year.

Like popular indie bands such as Real Estate, Beach Fossils, and Mac Demarco, Small Forward has a preference for creating lush and easygoing music that sounds beautiful and

melancholic.

“I think we have an affinity for a sweet spot between Psych Rock and 70s AM Pop,” stated Stevenson.

While Small Forward has an affection for the psychedelic pop sound from the past, their music, however, is unmistakably modern and is not a retread of the past.

As a band, the members find influence from a variety of music genres outside of their sound.

“There’s so much variety in music we like and listen to. Part of that comes from our different backgrounds--whether that’s jazz, more acoustic folk, or electronic, there’s plenty that creeps in apart from our usual ‘sound’ when we’re playing and recording together,” stated Stevenson.

Lyrically, Small Forward writes songs about the growing pains of young adulthood.

However, they do not do this in a visible or direct manner. Like the lead singer’s reverb-heavy vocals, the lyrics are subdued and reflective and capture a specific melancholic mood.

“We like to pontificate quite a bit. I think we like keeping things intentionally open-ended, so that whoever’s listening can find a little bit of themselves in the words, or apply their own

lives to them. Usually we write things in a very stream-of-consciousness manner, without ruminating for too long on the inherent ‘meaning’ of things,” added Stevenson.

When it comes to songwriting, Small Forward is a collaborative project. “Typically, Rounak and I, will come to each other with a verse / chorus idea and then we’ll sit down together and flush out the arrangements and piece together all these different sections we’ve written,” stated Stevenson. “Since Rounak sort of plays drums we’ll often throw a demo together to show the band as a whole.”

From there, Rounak and Michael will show Campbell (bass) and Nick (drums) their demo and will develop the track as a full band to figure out how the song moves dynamically and transitionally.

“Outside, the Leaves” from their, The Moon You Stand On album is an example of what the band does, creating a laidback, downtempo sound but lyrically contrasting to how the song sounds. The track is about the anxiety of adulthood and it was a track that Rounak originally wrote as an acoustic piece, but the song expanded when the band decided to add more instru-

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Band performing with Rounak Maiti on lead-vocals. mentation.

Their new mini-album, Affections, which was released this year, is a continuation of their sound with some slight variations. Stevenson adds that “there’s a bit more experimentation with structure and sonic texture on this one” Being in the studio and playing live are two aspects that the band enjoys and they treat the recording process somewhat

independently from how they play songs live.

“We’re definitely not hesitant to add a sonic layer in the recording that we know may not be able to be performed live. Some bands will think that’s sacrilege, but I think the live arrangements should be able to have a mind of their own and not necessarily be tied to the recording,” said Stevenson.

Movie Review: Thor Ragnarok

By Spencer Reifel Staff Writer

Released on Nov. 3, Thor: Ragnarok is the newest addition to the Marvel Universe that follows Thor in saving the universe once again with a splash of humor and action.

This movie has a little for everyone, Thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe and finds himself in a race against time to get back to his home Asgard to stop Ragnarok from ruining his world. The end of Asgardian civilization is also threatened at the hands of an all-powerful new foe, the ruthless Hela.

The original cast including,

Tom Hiddleston (Loki) and Anthony Hopkins (Odin), returned to the screen and new people, including a scene with Benedict Cumberbatch (Doctor Strange) and Mark Ruffalo as the Hulk.

With a 93 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes, the third Thor movie made an estimated $121 million in its first weekend domestically on 4,080 screens.

This was a success due to a great balance of humor and action, this film brings in more characters from other marvel films including the Hulk.

“The best part of this movie was when Thor met with the Hulk and seeing the interactions Hulk has with Thor,” said Anissa Cooper, a big Marvel films fan.

“It keeps everyone’s story grow-

ing and connects the whole saga together.”

After meeting Hulk, Thor finds a way back to his home world of Asgard to try and stop Hela for ruining it all.

Chris Hemsworth in his sixth film and third stand alone portraying the Asgardian god is better than ever with even more humor.

“I enjoyed the Guardians of the Galaxy-style that Thor: Ragnorak had with sense of humor throughout the movie,” said Cooper. “I was told before I was going to see the film that this was going to be the case and that was one of the main reason I went to see this movie”.

People are enjoying the style of the movie and the difference from the previous Thor films.

“It has great humor, story, characters, and action, etc.,” said Marvel enthusiast Josh Paat, “But even so, this movie does suffer from issues such as the development of the villain, which is not a new issue for the Marvel films. The film did not make the villain as important and did not go in-depth as I much as I would’ve liked.”

The style direction of the film is , courtesy of director Taika Waititi, who has made a name

Photos courtesy of IMDB

Join Thor and Valkyrie in their adventure in Thor: Ragnarok. for himself with Thor: Ragnorak being his first large, successful movie. He also makes a cameo appearance as a character in the film.

This film is great for the family and everyone will just

have to go see for themselves how the movie compares to the rest of the Marvel Universe collection.

Always stay until the end to see the two clips to keep the Marvel Universe going.

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When Wine Mixes with Animals

By Patricia Delatorre Staff Writer

The Malibu Wine Safari in Malibu, California is a family owned business where people can enjoy the Saddlerock ranch and Malibu vineyard.

Ron Semler is the owner and founder of the Malibu Wine Safari. The land was originally purchased in the 1970s after wildfires hit the city. Semler first grew avocado trees until he decided to start growing grapes.

The winery started up in the 1980s. Most animals are rescued and brought to the ranch as well as animals that have been featured in movies, including a horse that was in the production of Lord of the Rings.

The open topped tour bus leads visitors through the 1,000 acres of the ranch with several stops along the way where people can interact with the animals up close and personal. From zebras, horses, camels, alpacas, and the great giraffe Stanley, visitors are able to feed and pet these animals one-on-one.

Wine tasting stations are along each stop with white and red wines available to taste while enjoying the views of green scenery and animals.

Our tour guide, Wes Wright, had an upbeat attitude, which made the experience welcoming

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The best part of the explorer tour, is hand feeding all the different animals. and enjoyable. He was knowledgeable about the history of the Saddlerock Ranch and Malibu vineyard.

The Semler family lives on the ranch, which can be seen along the tour. A house is also available for guests to book through Airbnb on the ranch.

“We don’t know how much longer it will be available to stay in, so I would try soon if you are

interested,” explained Wright.

The Saddlerock ranch is also a venue where weddings have been held, with housing options for the wedding parties to stay close to if needed.

There are five different tours to choose from: explorer, giraffe, mimosa, vintner, and vineyard lunch. Each tour varies in time, wine tasting options, food, and sights.

The tour that I was on was the explorer tour, which included the sight seeing of the ranch, feeding the exotic animals, cheese and crackers, and 6 tastings of red and white wines.

Explorer tour is 90 minutes long and the end of the tour visitors are able to relax at a specific location on the ranch.

Our stop on the ranch was at the top where we can see a

beautiful city view and enjoy the hors d’oeuvres with your wine tasting.

If visitors want a longer tour they can experience the other 4 different tour options(if available) on their visit. Along, with extras including meeting the famous Stanley the giraffe, exploring the canvas paintings on the ranch, and different hors d’oeuvres options to pair with the wine tasting.

The old water towers are empty and currently in the process of being converted into a wine bar.

Both water towers were hand painted by the owner’s wife.

Each tour bus can seat 20 passengers and gives visitors a chance to mingle and connect with other people.

“I brought my girlfriend here and the experience with the animals and wine tasting paired perfectly, especially with the amazing scenery throughout the tour,” visitor Raul Andaya.

After the tour, attendees are still able to enjoy the Malibu wine bar down the road. Shuttles are able to take guests from the parking area, allowing a chance for people to purchase or try more wines while enjoying a laid-back picnic area.

“It was a perfect way to end the tour”, said visitor Raul Andaya.

Spire 73 Bar and Lounge

By Michael Embry Staff Writer

1100 feet above the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles rests the highest rooftop bar in the Western Hemisphere, Spire 73.

This sky-high bar is located on the 73rd floor of Los Angeles’ Intercontinental Hotel, which opened to the public in June of this year.

Upon arriving, it is wise to pay the 15 dollars for the valet parking, as other parking is far away and more expensive.

There are two ways to get up to the bar.

One can either go up the stairs from the lobby and wait in line to ride the elevator, or find the secret elevator that takes you directly to the top (no spoilers!).

The elevator ride was smooth, however, people were so eager to get to the bar they shoved their way in, disregarding the security guard’s instructions.

After the slightly uncomfortable elevator ride, I was graced by the stunning view of Golden hour above Los Angeles.

It was extremely cold up there (about ten degrees cooler

than ground level) so the hostess gave us blankets.

“My favorite part about working here at the restaurant is watching people and their reactions as they are astounded by the skyline of Los Angeles,” stated head hostess of the restaurant, Julissa Weinecker.

Though the head hostess was perfectly friendly, I found many issues with this bar.

The bar does not accept reservations unless the party is ten people or more, which is a bit concerning, especially if you were part of a small group with time constraints.

As we walked into the bar, we had to seat ourselves, which for a bar as expensive as this one is quite ridiculous and unheard of.

The décor was nice and neoage chic, but we had to request that our chairs be wiped clean as there was a spill from the previous party.

“If you’re gonna come here, come for the view and good company. In fact, bring the good company,” urged frequent visitor Jessica Cabral.

To sum our service up, we ordered two drinks, which took

40 minutes to arrive at our table and were mediocre at best.

We saw our hostess a total of two times, which made me ask for the manager.

“I believe that Spire is still new and has a long way to go, but our goal is to bring all of L.A. together through the view of the city skyline and to create a safe space for anyone who wishes to join,” stated bar manager Karen Cheng.

When it comes to restaurants, this generation craves a place with a five-star vibe on a two-star budget.

This bar failed to do all of the above. In fact, it was so exclusive, only social media influencers with 5,000 followers and above were invited to a private event the hotel was having that night.

Although the view was stunning, there was nothing about the bar that would make me want to return.

Spire 73 currently has no social media and is not open to reservations on Opentable.com.

There is no networking or advertising from the restaurant, so the only way to hear about the restaurant is to be invited to one

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The city view from Spire 73 is never a disappointment. of their exclusive events.

Aside from the mediocre service and lack of inclusion, the restaurant’s views were nothing less than spectacular.

Whether it be on a date or a special night out with friends, this rooftop bar is worth visiting at least once for your bucket list; a solid three stars from me.

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A letter to the exes: left on read

By Brittany Stiner Staff Writer

To our exes,

We thank you for the endless nights of sitting up and wondering where you were. We thank you for never returning our texts, or leaving us on read.

We thank you for making us cry, and making us feel like we were not important. We thank you for making yourself seem more important than we were to you.

We thank you for flirting with our friends in front of our faces.

We thank you for never being excited for us when something big happened in our lives. We thank you for putting our needs on the back burner to your world.

We thank you for making us pay for your meals when you say “you’re on a budget,” we thank you for being so cheap.

We thank you for putting us on blast in front of your friends, and making us seem like we were the burden in your life. We thank you for silencing your phone when you go out with your friends. We thank you for liking that girl's picture on Instagram,

Courtesy of Brittany Stiner

So much wasted time on moments that could have been used more wisely. and then denying it later. We thank you for never taking us on dates. We thank you for telling us to lose a little weight to look like the girls you see on Instagram.

We thank you for showing us what we actually needed in life.

Thank you for being so terrible because it pointed us to what we really wanted in our life. We wanted stability and we wanted strength and guidance.

We wanted to be shown that we were appreciated. We wanted to

be thought of in the morning and at night and we wanted to feel like we were a part of some one’s future. We wanted to be able to sit in sweatpants with no makeup on and feel beautiful, and not judged. We wanted to know that

we were finally becoming the women we were always meant to be and if it wasn’t for you making us feel small, and making us feel like we were never good enough, we would have never found our strength to get through.

Sincerely, US.

Ladies, you need to stop caring about these people that are not good for our souls. I want to let you know that you are loved unconditionally no matter who shows you different. You don’t need to find someone right now.

Continue to grow and strive for the great things in life. Make yourself a better person and give the love you have for ones that deserve it. Blast that Beyonce, go to the gym, pick up a new hobby, find the things in life that make you...you... I sit and thank all those boys that took my heart and stepped on it because without their insecurities I wouldn’t have found my confidence. I stop and breathe better than I ever had before. I was very lost, and then one day when I finally let go, life knocked on my door and I was so happy to finally answer it.

The signs & their most compatible partners

By Ashley Casillas Staff Writer

Aries: Leo is the quintessential partner for the ram. Leos are able to keep Aries’ eyes on the prize. Their conversations tend to be erratic and passionate because they share so many of the same values. Leo also doesn’t mind dealing with Aries’ fiery arguments as Libra is also grounded in their own flame. Both these signs’ stubborn willpower make them great partners for the first sign of the zodiac.

Taurus: Cancer, for Taurus, can provide an almost immediate and dynamic sense of trust for this sign. This trust stems from both of the signs wanting to creating a home and life within their partner. Their ability to adapt to each other as they develop within a relationship will make their bond worthwhile.

Gemini: Sagittarius is an intellectual match for this third sign of the zodiac. The most important bond for Gemini is one of mental connection; without this, Gemini will never be able to commit to a person. These signs bond over their topics of knowledge and tend to find new things to talk about daily, leading them to having many common activities to do together, as well as an emotional support system to keep them going.

Leo: Gemini is a curious sign, always wanting more information and adventure. Gemini will encourage the Lion sign to make more exciting trips, and in return, Leo will challenge them and take them to another level Gemini hadn’t anticipated. This creates a fun and competitive relationship that’s never boring.

Virgo: Pisces, the perfect partner for this Earth sign, gives Virgo the confidence and reassurance they need in order to follow through with life choices, making life feel as if anything is possible. They will also play into Virgo’s need for the hopeless romantic stereotype dates and gifts in order to make them feel appreciated and fulfilled Libra: Aries is an emotional powerhouse, always fiery and passionate: traits that will awaken our Libras into bringing out their innermost qualities and hidden talents. These signs may differ in their interests, but the effort put into finding a middle ground will create a secure and intimate bond.

Cancer: For our devoted water sign, Scorpio is a compatible partner due to both of these signs’ need for devotion. This alone will create an extremely loyal, nearly unbreakable bond.

However, they may oppose each other in many interests, but their need to engage with the other

person may lead to wanting to explore a whole new world through their partner’s passions in life.

Scorpio: Cancer is a solid match for this mysterious water sign. Though Cancer values family and home more than ever-changing and independent Scorpio, they will bond over their unwavering loyalty and desire for their emotional bond to be deeper than any earthly lies or unfaithfulness. Their shared sense of intuition and indirect reassurance of emotions bond these two together.

Sagittarius: For this sign, the balanced sign of Libra is ideal in understanding and supporting this fire sign emotionally. Libra is able to look beyond

Sagittarius’ strong exterior and search their true intentions and give them a new perspective.

They will also provide Sagittarius with the right amount of attention; enough to feel wanted but not suffocating.

Capricorn: When paired with Taurus, their relationship is rooted in the practical essence of Taurus, and the scrutiny of Capricorn. Because they both find lying a waste of time, their communication and levels of trust will be very high. These two may share many interests and creative energies that most others will not understand, as they lie beneath a typically mundane surface.

Aquarius: Sagittarius is the fire being kindled by the air

sign that is Aquarius. This duo's ability to spark conversations about everything from the most intellectual of topics to the latest trends and personal hobbies makes them great in terms of communication and trust. They are excitable spirits and they value having their own lives outside of the relationship, also deepening their trust for one another.

Pisces: Virgo is an attractive sign to Pisces, not only physically, but emotionally, because of their mutual understanding of each other’s want to be better than the current version of themselves. These signs will encourage healthy change and place high value of flexibility in creating a life of compromise together.

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Zodiac signs can offer insight on relationships and compatibility concerns.

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Poets’ Post

Photos and Poetry Provided By Kailie Illman Staff Writer

Expectations

by Jasmine Chan I can only describe the expectation I had for you as..

An expectation designed for children or the handicap. Lowered for convenience.

An expectation drenched in the falsehood of “at leasts” An expectation ringing with broken promises and apologies.

An expectation with a twin that looked a lot like disappointment.

An expectation that doesn’t really look like an expectation at all.

You disguised yourself in “I deserve better’s” and “I can’t prioritize you’s” All so half-assed, effort could dress up in it’s potential and play the golden child for a day.

Only the shoes were too big to fill; causing you to trip over your own short comings.

Yet somehow I ended up with blood on my hands.

Eyes full of tears and bruised knees from falling for you.

Expectations so low I tripped over them.

You see the thing about expectations is when you expect nothing from someone everything they do calls for brownie points.

Nothing you do deserves

brownie points.

I have deluded myself into believing better became equivalent to waiting.

That my worth was defined by want.

Measured specifically by the difference between how much I wanted you and how much you didn’t want me.

I deluded myself into believing a crutch was apart of me; afraid of my own strength.

Allowing myself, to be shackled by my own insecurities.

Picking apart pieces of myself trying to pin exactly which part of me drove you away.

I expect better of myself.

I expect more.

I’ve finally found my expectations.

Lesson learned.

Don’t make them so small you lose them like loose change.

They’re worth more than that.

So am I. Catalyzed

by Brianna Bafford i’ve been tired floating in the clouds hoping to find the reasons to stay alive heaven knows i’m miserable now these gates have been closed, how do i dissipate the frown, upon my face i can’t seem to look beyond the haze

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Southern California is known for beautiful beaches and breathtaking sunsets. of this faze, i’ve been drawn to my mind has been fond of you since the day you left no rest , from my mess so i’ll try to digress, make progress with the bitterness of this depressed guest ingest the regrets, let’s pretend like thursday never happened, let’s abandon the saddened time of our demise let’s catalyze you can reside in my eyes like you once did behind my eyelids is a rebuilt ship for you to sleep in we can sail across my brain light the flame and begin again end in my heart you’ve been my counterpart from the start the next time you need a day come with me, we’ll sail away into the night

we’ll be alright as long as your hands in mine we can confine in time and drift away, with our hearts intertwined What to do when she’s across the room

by Brianna Bafford of the sky and how her eyes hold the stars and how the way her smile twinkles is like when the sun sets along the oceans horizon but also shines as bright as the middle of the day, how the way she speaks carries you like the winds on an early morning when the day is about to begin and how the sound of her voice is like the small pitter patters of rain on gravel, so delicate so calming. how she herself is the night sky and every freckle(if she has any) are the stars and her eyes are the bright and beautiful moon that hold mystery but also comfort. her touch is soft like the clouds, specifically the white fluffy ones on a clear day (bc those look the comfiest n softest) that she is in fact the sky and all the beauty it holds BREATHE

by Tom Lomelle

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The Pier is a romantic place to go and take your significant other.

I sent you off with this.

Showing you my cards and allowing you to win the game.

I let my heart control where

it takes me, from the start of a love game to the beginning of the end.

Now we’re going from the rain to the unknown.

Hoping to see a rainbow again where we don’t know the weather.

I’m moving from the dark and rising in a new land.

Goodbye to the souls of my past loves.

I would pray you get to heaven, but don’t hold the care anymore.

Except for the allies around me during the toughest battles I endured.

I venture with my mind in a game of tug of war.

One side pulling me to back to the world I used to know, the other sending me straight to purgatory.

Finally, we let go, the toxicity of confusion.

Confused with the separation of past and present.

When truly, they were the same time, only fooling me for believing they were different.

This marks the ride to my new temple.

I’ll remain mindful of the inconsistencies of thought.

No more love and anger in the same breathe.

I aspire I can, while I cross the border of these worlds, with my body of love From the corner of the room, who didn’t say much but stole my heart.

I venture with my mind only moving forward.

Gone is the struggle of supporting a world that didn’t support me.

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