Coyote Chronicles Vol. 69, No2 (Fall 2022)

Coyote Chronicle

Armed Forces Hold Students Hostage in Sharif University During Peaceful Protest

IN THIS ISSUE:

Page 2: 14 Hours of Pain for Love

Page 3:

Missing Couple Case Controversy

Are Minorities Paying

Higher Interest Rates to Become Homeowners?

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Santos Manuel Student Union closed down after recently being opened due to flooding

Page 5: Not Four, Six! Yes, it took me six years to get my bachelor’s degree

Page 6 & 7: Arts and Entertainment Spread

Page 8:

CDC warns of the dangers of fentanyl and doses surge among teens in Southern California Massive Warehouse Fire in San Bernardino

Page 9:

Jennette Mccurdy opens up about the hardships of child stardom.

Filters and Photoshop

Impact on Body Image

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Depression and Anxiety continue to dominate student’s lives

Homelessness a major issue among Students at Universities

Can Emotional Maturity Be Learned?

Page 11:

Is BeReal a Break From the Matrix?

Streaming Threatens Future of Animation

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From Boston to San Bernardino: A CSUSB baseball player recounts the obstacles he encountered to become successful in collegiate sports CSUSB Men’s Basketball player highlights his comeback on the court since the COVID-19 Pandemic

by Valerie Garcia

On October 2nd, police forces in Iran began to detain and use violence against groups of students at Sharif University who gathered in protest of Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme leader.

As the protest continued, the Revolutionary Guard, a branch of Iran’s military, would surround the university. Additionally, armed forces were seen using tear gas and shooting rubber bullets at students.

Protests formed outside of the university as parents and those who are aware of the situation call for the release of the students who remain trapped. Police and military forces were also reported to shoot at windows of dormitories with people still occupying their rooms.

Witnesses have posted videos of the situation that has unraveled at Sharif University’s campus. Detained protestors can be seen being put in vans, possibly being transported to jail or holding facilities; a confirmed location has not been verified.

Information and witness testimonies are being shared on Twitter as users are pleading for aid and awareness brought to this siege that took place on Sunday. Those who attempt to leave the campus are reportedly being arrested or killed.

Demonstrations are calling for the end to Khamenei and his unjust regime. Khamenei has held the position of Supreme Leader since 1989, and is the longest running head of state in the Middle East.

Protests have permeated throughout the country follow ing the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year old woman who was detained for violating laws that require women to wear hijab. The demonstrations are being led mainly by students and women who believe Amini died while in a state of coma after enduring injuries sustained from beatings by the morality police. The youth of Iran are heading much of the resistance that has been displayed thus far. This includes by passing government internet blockages, damaging transportation used by armed forces, and organizing and executing the many protests that have resulted in clashes with the police/military.

Joyce Karam, a Senior Correspondent for The National, shares on Twitter footage taken by a witness in Tehran. The video shows a hooded person being transported by armed agents on a motorbike. Karam’s tweets also recognize that this latest clash between protestors and the police was especially vi olent, and was a more severe incident that has taken place in the three weeks since demonstrations have begun.

The events that have occurred since Amini’s death are reminiscent of July 1999. A student-led move ment came to a climax as the undercover members of the Revolutionary Guard and a paramilitary group known as Basij would invade a dormitory in the middle of the night.

Similar to the resistance that Iran is presently experiencing, the movement against an oppressive and conservative government would be headed by students who wished to express their discontent with leadership. In an article recounting some of the events that took place in Iran in 1999, an anonymous correspondent for the Middle East Eye writes, “The attack, swift and ruthless, felt like a blitzkrieg. Rooms were scorched and several students were griev ously wounded after being thrown from the rooftop. One student was killed that night.”

would result would be a mass sit-in at Tehran University’s steps that would put the city center to a halt. If history repeats itself, which it has thus far, then the response to the siege of Sharif University may be radical and powerful.

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14 Hours of Pain for Love

By Michelle Razo

Celeste Santarrosa Valerie Garcia

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Staff Writers are comprised of students enrolled in COMM2391 Practicum: Print & Online Journalism taught by Dr. Gregory Gondwe.

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“Are you ready to meet your baby girl?” The doctor asked me. I was still laying in the hospital bed with my legs propped up, covered in sweat and tears. “Yes, please.” I begged, eager to hold my baby in my arms. After the doctors, nurses and my family members had their turn, now it was finally mine. I reached out as the doctor placed her in my arms and I felt this new rush of warmth spread across my tired body. “Hi, baby Maya.” The name left my lips so naturally, as I hoped it would. My cheeks were damp with tears as I admired her little face. The 14 hours prior of intensive labor and emotions had definitely been worth it. It’s hard to believe that this was eight years ago.

It was June third, right before midnight and I was on my way to the Community Hospital of San Bernardino with my mom and my teenage sister. I was about to be induced that night because my baby was a week late. I was anxious about the process, but very excited to get it over with. I was finally going to meet the baby I had been brewing for 41 weeks. Little did I know how intensive and long this whole process would truly be. I was prepared for the emotion, seeing as I was no longer with the father of my child, which meant I was already a single mother. I didn’t care about that detail though- not that night. The events to come would show me the strong support system I had in place regardless of being single. Maya’s birth story, like many others out there, is definitely one for the books.

After checking into the hospital that night, the nurse led us to the room where we would be spending the next several hours. My mom and my sister used the chairs in the room to try to get comfortable for sleep, while I had the “glorious” hospital bed to myself. “You’re lucky, dude.” Jasmine, my sister, sighed out as she tried to get comfortable in her makeshift bed. I just laughed while I tried to adjust my body to a comfortable position. “I’m about to give birth to a human. You’re the lucky one.”

A few hours went by and while I did try to get some rest, my racing thoughts got the best of me. I was about to become a mother at the age of 19. I was anxious about the labor I was about to go through, but I was most anxious about what was to come afterward. I laid there with my eyes wide open, staring up at the ceiling. I could hear the gentle snoring of my mother which brought me some comfort. I turned on my side to face her and quietly wondered if she had been this nervous when she was pregnant with me, her first child. At some point I had finally exhausted myself and I fell asleep.

It was around 5:30 in the morning when the nurse walked in and gently woke me up. “It’s time, honey. I’m going to give you this pill called Pitocin, it’ll get your labor going.” After she administered the hormone, it wasn’t long before I started to feel the tearing and burning in my uteritis. It was a pain that I had never felt in my entire life. It was as if I was experiencing period cramps at level one thousand. My mom and sister didn’t really know what to do or how to comfort me as I cried out in pain. The worse part was that these weren’t normal contractions either that would come and go after a certain amount of time. This was a pain that was literally non stop for what felt like hours. Finally the nurse came back and administered a medication that was actually supposed to give me that pause between contractions. Now the pain would come and go. At 11 in the morning, they were finally ready to administer the epidural. My SOS had been heard. The long needle came out and the specialist injected about two to three shots to my lower spine. Just as quickly as the pain began, it was suddenly gone. My lower body was numb and I could finally breathe.

The next several hours were spent playing the waiting game. I was dilating very slowly apparently. In the meantime, I had friends come to visit me and chat for a while which made the time go by faster. Finally at 7 that evening, I began to feel part of my lower body. My baby was shifted on the left side of my belly and I could feel her. Suddenly I began to feel contractions again, but only on that side of my body. “Can I have some more epidural?” I asked the doctor, who was preparing to deliver my baby. “No, you’re at 10 centimeters now which means you’re ready to push. Since you’re not completely numb anymore this means you’ll know when to push with each contraction.” I was terrified. After a long day, the real show was about to start.

It only took about 30 minutes to push before she came into the world, but for me it felt like 30 hours. I had my mom holding one hand while my cousin, Lupe, held the other. Jasmine was standing close by with a look of terror on her face as she bore witness. I was exhausted and ready to give up, but Lupe’s words kept me going. “You got this, mija. You can do it! She’s almost here. One more push.” So I kept going until I finally heard the doctor say. “Congrats mommy. It’s a beautiful girl.” I turned to look over at my mom and I cried. “I did it.” A second later, she helped me cut the umbilical cord. I thought that they’d hand her to me then, but they took her over to a station to get her cleaned up. The doctor wasn’t done with me though and he immediately proceeded to stitch me up. By the time the nurses were done with the baby, I was still occupied. So they let my mom, cousin and sister hold her before I got the chance. I remember feeling so upset over this. But it wasn’t long before it was my turn. When they finally handed her to me, it was as if I had forgotten the events of the day that led to this moment. “Baby Maya.”

Maya Victoria Razo was born on June 4th, 2014 weighing seven pounds and 14 ounces at 20 in a half inches long. Today she is eight years old and in third grade. She is smart, passionate, kind, generous and hilarious.

Missing Couple Case Controversy

By Miguel Ayala Staff Writer

Jonathan Reynoso and Audrey Moran mysteriously disappeared on May 10, 2017. It was believed that Audrey was on route to pick up Jonathan in Brawley where he said he would be with some friends. A few days later, Audrey’s GMC Terrain SUV was spotted abandoned off the I-10 in Beaumont. Police found the vehicle in perfect working condition and ruled out any foul play. After weeks of no leads, police got a call from a man Audrey used to date reporting his car missing. Eventually the car was set ablaze and police issued a search warrant for the man’s home. Nothing significant was found and police were back to figuring out any possible clues as to where they could have gone. In 2019, almost 2 years after their disappearance, police still believed they were able to solve the case. They hadn’t kept contact with anyone since the day they went missing so police didn’t know whether they were dead or alive. Police were out of leads and resorted to the general public for information on Jonathan and Audrey. The hashtag #findaudreymoranandjonreynoso was used in order to receive

updates via the public. After 3 years, police made 3 arrests, following the disappearance of Jonathan and Audrey. According to police, jailhouse statements admitting to the murder of both Jonathan and Audrey were used in the conviction process. According to these statements, the cause of the deaths was a drug deal gone wrong. Jonathan was killed which made Audrey hysterical claiming she will turn them into the police. For fear of being outed by Audrey, one of the suspects strangled her to death. The bodies were later dug in the backyard of one of the suspects’ home. After confessions made in connection to the murders, it was revealed that the remains of the couple were spread along multiple locations. Five years later, in March 2022, 4 of the 6 suspects were ordered to stand trial for the murders

rings are still ongoing for this case 5 years later. However, a number of people are still skeptical about the efforts put in by the police and question

whether the case would have been treated differently if it were a different race, particularly white, that went missing. These questions have emerged after a new documentary that narrates the story of a young Navajo woman that had gone missing for two years without any media attention. Jamie Yazzy, a Navajo woman, was subject of a murder commited around November 2021. Her remains were recently discovered by police almost a year after her death. There was very minimal coverage in the media which could be a result of her race. To this day, police efforts seem to be very minimal to find who is responsible for her death. Police have resorted to a tip line to find answers. This criticism is linked to the attention that the media and FBI across the US gave to Gabby Petito’s story. Amidst COVID-19, the media stood still to iterate Gabby’s story, and within a short period of time, she was found, unfortunately dead. Media coverage was at an all time high for the disappearance of a young white woman and every detail of her family’s and her boyfriend’s family’s life was placed in a magnifying glass for the country to see as events unfolded.Gabby Petito was found three to four weeks after her death with the help of social media and police

Are Minorities Paying Higher Interest Rates to Become Homeowners?

By Warren Flowers Staff Writer

Imagine you are a 1st time homeowner; you have bought your family their dream 1st home. There are many new families in the community, as this is an all-new housing community development.

You end up building a strong bond over time with one of your neighbors. Through conversation over time, you realize your income is the same, your credit is the same, and you own the same exact model home, but there’s one huge difference here. Your interest rate is higher than there’s which means you are paying more for the exact same thing over the course of the home loan, for no common reason.

How many ask?

This harsh disparity is what certain minorities in the US are dealing with, and they want answers as to why?

This is life for many minorities looking to purchase a home as reported by CBS news black and Latino borrowers have an interest rate of nearly 0.08% interest rate. To put this into perspective a loan for 429,000 would cost a minority homeowner $640 more dollars over the life of the loan.

This equates to an extra 765 million that minority borrowers have paid.

Although this practice may come as a surprise to many Americans, history shows that unfair practices in housing market have been around for quite some time.

“1.3 million credit worthy black and Latino applications were rejected between 2008 and 2015” as reported by a study conducted by UC Berkeley.

The study shows that not only are certain minorities paying higher interest rates, but also being denied for no reason at a higher clip as well.

Although now you no longer must do a person-to-person loan like historically, it can now all be done online. Through companies like Rocket Mortgage or Lending Tree. Researchers believe these systems too are flawed from onset.

“Machine learning systems are

developed when programmers load in large data sets to teach the system how to respond to new information. The system identifies Patters within the data and uses those historical patterns to make predictions about future data” says Sarah Meyers West who studies artificial intelligence bias at New York university.

She fears that’s if the information put into the system was bias then the predictions will come as bias.

With minorities paying higher interest rates Sarah fears have become a reality. The system as well had formed a bias toward certain minority home buyers.

The online process was supposed to make the process seamless and take the prejudice out the traditional home buying process, but certain minorities still feel the burn.

Some minority homeowners are oblivious to it and feel as though

nothing went wrong and there was no bias in their home buying process.

“We shopped around for a while and got with different lenders; it took a long time. For us when we did buy, we ended up getting a better deal then what we proposed in our offer. So, I am not too sure maybe we just got lucky”

Says Lebron Shipp and his wife who recently purchased a home and went through the entire home buying process.

The reality is minorities should take a step back when going through the home buying process, consider all options prior to making a purchase, and not take the first proposed deal.

For minority home buyers be aware, shop around, get to know your neighbors, ask those tough questions.

of Jonathan Reynoso and Audrey Moran. Aaron Bernal, Audrey’s ex, Abraham Fregoso, Adil

“Many minority home buyers dreams come true when they make their home purchase. Many are learning that although it was a beautiful dream, there may be a dark side behind the buying process”

Santos Manuel Student Union closed down after recently being opened due to flooding

By Esteban Hernandez Staff Writer

Every year California State University of San Bernardino receives an incredible amount of rainfall, but on September 10th and 11th, intense rainfall caused many buildings on campus to flood. Over the weekend of September 10th our campus was overwhelmed with heavy rainfall causing the new Santos Manuel Student Union to flood and eventually stay closed up until this day. The Santos Manuel Student Union was recently opened for the Fall semester of 2022. Even though the building was recently built, measures were not taken to prevent future floods. Now, if CSUSB has had many floods in the past, why did the architects of the building not think of ways to prevent possible future flooding?

There are many ways to prevent a building from flooding and perhaps more measures will be taken for future construction buildings to avoid a situation like this.

The city of San Bernardino is known to have floods due to the mountain range that is very close by. One major flooding that occurred in the city of San Bernardino that affected the

residents greatly, was the flood of 1938 that destroyed much of the city infrastructure. Huge amounts of rain flooded the streets of San Bernardino causing damage to streets, businesses, and homes of many residents, leaving many people homeless due to their homes being destroyed. Architects should have kept in mind this past disaster that affected the San Bernardino community and applied it to the SMSU building.

A major problem with having the CSUSB campus located near the mountains is that it is very prone to flooding. In the past our campus has had multiple floods that have impacted the college lifestyle for many students, such as power outages and flooding in dorm rooms.

Over the years, during the months of October 30 to April 15, CSUSB

receives incredible amounts of rain. As a student representative for the Santos Manuel Student Union, this flooding has caused many interruptions in my daily life as well for many other students. Many of the meetings that I attend are held in the Santos Manuel Building, but ever since the flooding occured, many of the meetings have been canceled or rescheduled. I enjoy working at the Santos Manuel Student Union and also studying there, but ever since the flood many issues have developed it makes me wonder how can a new building which was recently opened flood so quickly and cause parts of the structure to shut down. The new SMSU building was just recently opened up to the students on March 17, 2022. After just 7 months of being open to

the students, the building had to be shut down on September 10 due to major damages caused by flooding. Intense rainfall caused multiple drainages to clog and eventually this led to water entering the new building. Now do you believe the architects of this new building had in mind that perhaps these drainages would fail and cause the student union to flood?

As a student and also student representative for the Santos Manuel Student Union, I believe that more measures could have been taken to prevent this newly built student union from flooding.

According to a recent study conducted by the United States FEMA organization there are many ways to prevent a building from flooding. Some of the examples

which were provided by FEMA to prevent the possibility of a flood were, “Close any foundation cracks with mortar and masonry caulk or hydraulic cement, which expands and fills gaps completely. Seal walls in your basements with waterproofing compounds to avoid seepage. Make Sure any floor drains are clear of obstructions. Install flood vents.”

Floods are a natural part of the ecosystem and therefore if we continue to construct buildings in flood prone areas without taking precautions to prevent future floods the same problem will continue to occur. I hope that future architects in the San Bernardino area will take more measures to prevent future buildings from being flooded.

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Heavy rainfall has caused many damages in the Santos Manuel Student Union including many areas where students normally go to relax

Not Four, Six! Yes, it took me six years to getmy bachelor’s degree

By Breana Owens Staff Writer

Most people graduate with their bachelor’s degree in 4 years. Sadly, that was not the case for me. After 6 long years

a freshman in college thinking this was going to be a start of a great journey when in hindsight this was the worst time of my

enjoyable but an extra thing to do. I was living uncomfortably and going through life without my family. And then the

next year with a low GPA of 1.0. Sad…right? I have always been a good student and never obtained an F in class. I was ashamed of

complete their courses online. I always felt like I couldn’t go back to school because I worked full time 8-5 Monday – Friday and wasn’t able to enroll into the necessary classes because of my work schedule. However, the pandemic isolated me in the house with my thoughts, fears, and beliefs. I realized in that moment it was time for me to enroll again and take school seriously. This opportunity allowed me to enroll back into school and complete my courses online. I found myself in the process of getting remotivated. Many nights I cried because I was stressed from working all day and then coming home to write and study for exams. But I continued to remind myself of my purpose in life. And I knew my purpose was not aligned with me working for a company that doesn’t align with my career

homework. During this time, I was told that I had to move from my family home leaving me without a place to go. So, I packed my car up; drove to campus and was approved for on campus housing. Here I am as

in Rancho Cucamonga. I would get off at 5 PM causing me to rush back to campus to make it to my night class at 5:30 PM.

During this time, I saw myself losing sight of my goals. Going to school no longer became

house and finish the next year and half at school while living at home. However, here I am again losing focus on school. I found myself no longer interested in finishing school and gave up. I ended my Fall semester of the

how I gave up on school and the feeling of failure came over me. And then a blessing in disguise happened. Our world was affected by a Global Pandemic causing all essential workers to work from home and students to

Finally, after 6 long years of stress, anxiety, and perseverance I will be graduating Fall semester of 2022 at Cal State San Bernardino. My journey to graduation has not been easy but I’m thankful for the life lessons I learned along the way. I learned to not lose sight on my goals and not to give up on myself. This moment in my life will always be memorable to me because I accomplished this goal for me. I taught my self how to stay focused, preserve in hard times, and not give up. I hope my story will encourage others to continue to reach for their dreams.

While four years is the standard for college graduate, the reality is that a little more does not hurt. You gain more experience and expertise.

Arts

The angel number 333 reminds us that even when we are faced with difficulties and obstacles, you are not alone. You have support, and will be guided onto the path that is meant for you. What is important now is that despite any fears or worries you have, persist and move for ward with what is calling to you. Take a chance, be bold, and seize the day.

“Many eyes go through the meadows, but few see the flowers in it.”

-Ralph Waldo Emerson

Art by Valerie Garcia

“THE WORST ENEMY TO CREATIVITY IS SELF-DOUBT.”

- Sylvia Plath

Sylvia Plath is an author who became very popular in the 20th cen tury. She unfortunately took her life at age 30, but would be remembered as a powerful writer and poet. Plath was somewhat controversial as much of her work revolves around themes such as death, mental illness, and the personal anguish the author experienced. The late writer is best known for The Bell Jar, The Colossus and Other Poems, and Ariel. All were published works that gained Plath recognition in her career. 19 years af ter her passing she would go on to receive a Pulitzer Prize in poetry.

Community

CDC warns of the dangers of fentanyl and doses surge among teens in Southern California

By Anissa Torres Staff Writer

The increase of drug overdoses, like fentanyl, have significantly increased within the past few years. Many young adults are unaware of the symptoms of a fentanyl overdose before it is too late.

According to the CDC “Most of the increases in fentanyl deaths over the last three years do not involve prescription fentanyl but are related to illicitly-made fentanyl that is being mixed with or sold as heroin—with or without the users’ knowledge[i] and increasing as counterfeit pills.”

Many young adults are buying pills to have some fun with their friends and without their knowledge they are being sold pills that are laced with fentanyl. A few hours of fun can be deadly without being aware that your pills were in fact laced with fentanyl. It’s crucial that you are aware of the overdose symptoms because it could potentially save your life or someone else’s life.

Young adults are always going to find a way to get their hands on these substances. The problem isn’t with getting rid of the pills all together, but it’s making those who are using these types of substances

aware that an overdose is occurring. According to the American Addiction center the symptoms of a fentanyl overdose are: “Constricted (very small) pupils.

Severe respiratory depression, such as slow or shallow breathing. Cold, clammy skin. Gray, blue, or pale skin. Blue or purple lips and nails. Respiratory

arrest, or altogether stopped breathing. Extreme decreases in the level of consciousness. Limp or flimsy arms and legs. Slurred speech or inability to

speak. Loss of consciousness. Unresponsiveness. Vomiting. Making choking or gurgling sounds.”

Now what do you do if you think someone is experiencing an overdose? You are able to administer Narcan (Naloxone) if you have it on hand, to the person that may be having an overdose. If you are unsure if they are experiencing an overdose you can still administer the Narcan because it would not cause any harm if opioids, like fentanyl, were not found in their system. If they are unresponsive or not breathing then you should call 911.

It is important to be aware of the symptoms of an overdose before it is too late. Being aware that the substances you are buying could be laced with fentanyl and you have no idea. Drugs are always going to be available to illegally purchase, but it’s a matter of being aware of its deadly symptoms. Drug overdoses are going to continue to increase if young adults are unaware of the symptoms of an overdose. It’s important to be informed of the information ahead before the consequences turn deadly.

Massive Warehouse Fire in San Bernardino

By Davina Ruvulo Staff Writer

A massive fire spread throughout acres near March Air Base in Riverside County while alerting firefighters through the five alarms that were set off. The fire was on September 12,2022 and it was located in the 22,000 block of Opportunity Way according to the Riverside County Fire Department. There was a lot of black smoke spread out across the sky when firefighters reported to the scene.

This fire made headlines on multiple outlets like ABC7, Twitter, Instagram etc. According to the source posted on the ABC7 website https://abc7. com/amp/fire-riverside-countywarehouse-structure/12224937/ it was discovered that there were no reports of any injuries among civilians or firefighters which is the best case scenario.

This fire had me thinking a lot of my dad since he is a firefighter.

My dad, Daniel Ruvolo is a firefighter for March Air Base. He mainly works for airplane fires

but he was sent out to the scene to help stop the spread of this fire. I interviewed him about his thought process of this fire. He talked a lot about his feelings with adrenaline, nervousness and a lot of stress combined but he really made it known that being able to help others is one of his top priorities and making a difference in the community is worth everything. With all of the training he’s learned throughout his life it has showed how determined and skilled he is in his profession.

Rainbow fentanyl one dose can be deadly. Photo credits to: DEA.gov

Photo credit Los Angeles Times

Perspectives

Jennette Mccurdy opens up about the hardships of child stardom.

By Anissa Torres Staff Writer

Jennette McCurdy opens about the negative impact of being in show business as a child in her memoir and in interviews with news channels. Child stardom led her to develop anxiety, eating disorders, and over all mental illnesses. According to Jennette McCurdy, no child is ready even with the best family and peers to be a star in the spotlight at such a young age.

On August 9, 2022 child star actress Jennette Mccurdy released her memoir titled ``I’m Glad My Mom Died”. “No child is psychologically, emotionally, mentally equipped for the obstacles of child stardom” Jennette Mccurdy states in her memoir.

Jennette Mccurdy recalls in her ABC news interview, “ You are playing an adult game, you are in an adult world...it stunts personal development” according to Jennette Mccurdy. Like many other child stars, she had a gift for the performing arts but ultimately it was her moms doing that got her into show business. Child stardom wasn’t her dream at all, it was more so her mom’s dream she recalls in her ABC news interview. Just like many other child stars Jenette Mccrudy was pushed by her mother to act. This will ultimately make her the breadwinner of her family which

was common with other child stars.

Just at the age 10 she began having body dysmorphia, she began calorie counting which was supported by her mom. Her mom encouraged her calorie counting to ensure she looked a certain figure to help in landing acting gigs. Soon her calorie counting led to anorexia, binging, purging, and bulimia. In one of her tv shows i carly she recalls her eating scenes to be hard to look at while having an eating disorder. It would affect and lead to her ongoing body dysmorphia, which was triggered by her mom and being in the spotlight. Jenette

McCurdy recalls comparing herself to her peers and her co-stars. Going through adolescences for the regular kid can be hard enough but she felt an extreme pressure of having to look a certain size for television.

biggest targets as well with body dysmorphia in the new age of social apps.

Constantly living in the spot lights and having your everyday move being published in the pa per can lead to paranoia and depres sion among child stars.

The ongo ing pres sures of be ing in the spotlight can lead to men tal health problems.

Jenette McCurdy was not the first child star to come out and talk about how neg atively it has im pacted her life and most

importantly her childhood. It is almost in a sense that these child stars skip their childhood and go straight into the adult world. As she states in her ABC interview she is a child playing in an adult game. There are a lot of precious moments in her life that she had to sacrifice for the price of fame and stardom. Fame and stardom in which she was not sure she wanted but was pressured and ran by her mom. One of her moments as a child actor she recalls being disappointing in her life is having her first kiss with her co-star. A first kiss can be seen as a memorable event sometimes that can occur in your adolescence years. Jenette McCurdy did not want to have her first kiss with her co-star. Although she has expressed her concerns to the director of the show, they did not listen to her feelings.

Losing out on normal day to day activities for these child stars can later lead to melt downs, and self destruction. Child stardom has proven to have a negative impact on these kids as they grow up. Jenette McCurdy, now 30 years old, reflects back to help her healing. She has chosen to not act anymore but to focus on other aspects in her life that were neglected. Jenette McCurdy is now on a healing path hoping that she can help others out and inspire anyone that is dealing with mental illnesses.

Body dysmorphia can happen to both young kids and even adults. Teenagers are one of the

Filters and Photoshop Impact on Body Image

Social media has proven to have a decline in self esteem, especially more now with photo altering to make people look like somebody they are not.

By Mariel Gonzalez Staff Writer

In the world of social media, people might find themselves comparing themselves to celebrities. The truth is that some of people’s favorite celebrities use photo altering aka photoshop on their photos. They can make themselves look thinner, have colored eyes, and whiten their teeth. etc which can harm society, especially the youth. Everything on social media is not always real. Social media apps such as Snapchat and Instagram have a

variety of filter options. Filters are when a photo is being altered in different ways. There are filters that change the lighting or add different images but there are also filters that can completely change the appearance of someone’s face. Filters can put freckles or add makeup to faces which can oftentimes look very realistic. It also can make lips look bigger as well as nose and face look smaller. It has become so common for people to use filters when taking pictures of themselves. This can be harmful to people’s

self esteem because they can start questioning why they can’t look the way they do with the filter on. There are also photo editing apps such as facetune which can alter pictures just how filters do.

Society has a bad habit of comparing themselves to different people on the internet. These people might be celebrities, influencers, or instagram models. The sad truth is that oftentimes we are not looking at reality. Many of these celebrities use photoshop on their published pictures. Photoshop

can make their body look different than it actually does. It can alter someone’s body to look skinnier or thicker than it actually is. A good example of someone who uses photoshop on their pictures are the Kardashians. Recently, Kim Kardashian was called out for photoshopping her shoulders and neck to make herself appear thinner. What can we do?

Never compare yourself to somebody on the internet. Just keep in mind that things that we see on social media aren’t always what

they seem. Society should learn to love their bodies just the way they are. Parents should be cautious with their young children and remind them that they don’t have to look like the people on the internet. Also, celebrities need to be more mindful of the damages they are causing to people’s self esteem and bring awareness to body positivity as well as admit they use photo altering. YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL JUST THE WAY YOU ARE!

Depression and Anxiety continue to dominate student’s lives

By Julian Gutierrez Staff Writer

Feelings of sadness, hopelessness, loss of interest, and thoughts of suicide. These are all symptoms of depression. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, rates of anxiety and depression among college students have increased substantially. A recent study found that 1 in 3 college students experiences significant depression and anxiety. So why are college students struggling? College students feel under pressure to succeed and graduate. Being a college student isn’t cheap either. You need money for food and of course, you need money for gas.

A lot of pressure can be placed by your family or sometimes it’s even placed by yourself. Comparing yourself to others is not healthy as well and can add more unnecessary

Anxiety and Depression among College Students.

pressure and stress on yourself. Unfortunately, as many as 75% of students who struggle with depression and anxiety are reluctant to seek help. This increases the risk of harmful outcomes such as dropping out of college, poor academic performance, suicide and substance abuse. Anxiety to me feels like everyone is watching you and they all have expectations for you or maybe they’re judging you. Still to this day, I’m working on improving myself because I struggle with this as well. After looking at the suicide warning signs, I felt that it was very alarming to me because I do some of those things. If you are ever feeling the same way, help is available. The suicide hotline number is 988.

Homelessness a major issueamong Students atUniversities

By Elijah Quiroz Branscum Staff Writer

Thousands of students attend college every year and among them are homeless students due to financial reasons. Some students are living in their cars or tents while finishing their degrees. The cost of tuition, rent and inflation are reasons why some college

students are homeless. This is crucial because it can happen to anyone.

Can Emotional Maturity Be Learned?

By Keiorra Nabonne Staff Writer

David had a rough childhood. He was the oldest of 3 and was forced to be responsible for his siblings at an early age. His parents were not attentive and often blamed him for the mishaps his younger siblings caused. He was treated as a third parent rather than a child. Studies have shown, when a child is developing, their emotional well-being should be one of the most important things to his or her parents, but in David’s situation this was not the case. He was forced to grow up at a rapid pace and bared a lot of the emotional baggage from his parents. However, they are not necessarily the ones to blame. It is most likely that they endured this same burden when they were children, but never healed from it. Emotional Immaturity can turn into a generational cycle if not recognized. Because this behavior was the norm for David’s parents when they were kids, they then did the same to their children thinking it was okay, but it was not. In order to break this cycle, one must take accountability for their actions and take the steps that lead to growth as an individual. Emotional maturity is not something that comes naturally, it is learned. This is the lesson that David had to learn as he stepped into adulthood. David decided to take his life into his own hands and stop allowing the trauma from his past to affect his relationships in the future. He started with a few simple steps that ultimately changed the course of his life for the better.

To begin, I would like to make it clear that the steps I am going to provide are in no particular order nor are they the absolute path to becoming emotionally mature.

you are wrong, admit it, and apologize for it. With every mess up comes growth. Have patience

Sometimes situations can be overwhelming, so it is important to be patient with yourself and the people around you. Growth does not happen overnight or in a week or a month. It takes time. Your journey may not be the same as others. There is no perfect timeline to reaching emotional maturity, you just have to take it one day at a time. Set healthy boundaries / Self Care

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Attending universities is an amazing opportunity, especially for students who want to expand their thinking or receive a degree to help their career, however, the cost of attending a university is expensive and not everyone can afford the “correct lifestyle.”

Once these steps are achieved, it does not suddenly make you

a better person. Emotional growth is a process; it takes time; however, these steps are a good way to begin your journey if you do not know how. Listen According to research, listening is an essential part of emotional maturity. You need to first be able to listen to yourself. Allow yourself time to feel your emotions, understand them, and identify them. It is important to listen to the people in your life when they bring a problem they are having to your attention. It is not fair to lash out on others when they are trying to communicate their feelings to you. Listen so that you can get a clear understanding. Take accountability We are not perfect. We all make mistakes. You may say something that you did not mean to say or maybe you did mean to say it but later you realized that you should not have. Remember, it is okay to mess up, but we must also hold ourselves accountable for the mistakes we make. It takes maturity, to recognize when

Each person may be able to obtain a scholarship, financial aid, grants, loans, or a work-study. It usually depends on the student and if they get accepted. Unfortunately, not everyone is able to afford to house. Housing is expensive and depending on the city it may be over someone’s budget.

Students who attend a four-year university or a community college have to decide if they want to pull out of student loans or figure out a way to pay the cost of living.

Financial aid helps students with tuition, but it may not be enough to cover living expenses.

For instance, some students may be able to afford rent, but not food or textbooks. Also, it might be the other way around. Some students may be able to afford food, but not a place to stay. Henceforth, if some students are not able to afford housing they turn to shelters or potentially living in their cars or living with friends.

It is important to set boundaries so that others know what your limit is. If you never tell anyone what bothers you, how will they know not to do it. This step is an important part of managing your emotions because if you let others know what things you will not tolerate it minimizes the likelihood of emotional outbursts. Research has shown that a key component of self-care is prioritizing your mental state. Imagine your mental health as a car. If you do not take the time to tune up your car, it will break down.

Forethought / Compassion

You should be conscious of what you say to others because words can hurt especially when they are coming from a place of anger. It has been said that “honesty without compassion is brutality”. You should be honest with the people in your life but not without showing compassion and empathy to them as well. These 5 steps are what helped bring David out of the dark place he once was. He did not let his circumstances dictate his future. His desire to become emotionally mature was all the motivation he needed to make a change. If you can relate to David’s situation, take it upon yourself to fix it because at the end of the day “you are in control of you”.

This is troublesome because students now have to focus on surviving while attending school.

According to the article, “Students for Students,” Tina H. Feiger states that “Being homeless has now become a more common struggle for California college students.”

She also states, “An estimated one in ten University of California students and California State University students struggle with housing. The number of community college students who describe themselves as housing insecure show a similar but even more dramatic trend.

The Los Angeles Times reported that 19% of students in the Los Angeles community college district were recently homeless and 65% could not afford balanced meals. From these statistics, this is troublesome because students should be focused on their education instead of worrying about surviving the next day.

“Emotional” courtesy of Keiorra Nabonne

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Is BeReal a Break From the Matrix?

In our current digital age where all information is found on social media, BeReal’s authentic approach is refreshing and a break from this digital matrix.

By Kevin Palma Staff Writer

Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook have long held a monopoly on the average person’s screen time.

Every time you open the app, a wave of glorified life is shoved in your face. BeReal is a new platform challenging the “norms” of influencer-driven social media.

Social media mega-platforms have only been around for about a decade, however, it is reported that 82% of the U.S. population uses social media. While you can make the argument that social media has connected the world in unprecedented ways, studies show that there is a correlation between the amount of time you spend on your phone relates to feelings of anxiety and depression.

In a paper published in 2022 by HelpGuide, a nonprofit that offers resources and services regarding mental health and wellness, they discuss the negative aspects that comes from using social media. This may include depression, FOMO (fear of missing out), and

triggering feelings of inadequacy with your users’ current lifestyle. It is easy to see why these feelings are so widespread when you take a closer look at the most popular accounts on social media. For example, the most followed accounts on TikTok and Instagram are social media personalities who only flaunt their exuberant lifestyles while implicitly disregarding the average human experience. The blame, however, is not entirely shifted onto these content creators.

Social media indeed enforces and incentivizes attention-grabbing, boastful content. Seeing how this kind of content is the most promoted, the trickle-down effect is heavily seen in people who use social media the most.

Respectively, 44% and 49% of Gen Z and Millennials report spending more money on certain experiences because of something they saw on social media.

With this in mind, we can now see how often we use social media and what content we’re watching that affects our mental health. This top-down influencer model then impacts how we see our reality and

even ourselves creating a matrix effect. However, this is not the only design model to use in social media, and a recent pushback from this mode of content has risen in the form of a brand-new app. BeReal is a social media app that is breaking all the traditional norms of networking applications. It recalls a simpler time on the internet. Before all the MrBeast and Charlie D’Amelios of the world started monopolizing our attention spans. “Captures our nostalgia for a time when social media was boring,” said The New York Times. Gone are all the gimmicks which made social media stars gain prominence. Gone are all the instant psychological gratification of likes and clicks. Instead, BeReal gives a break from all the trivial noise and instead focuses on the authentic real lives of users.

But How Does it Work?

BeReal is a social media app that allows users to post one snapshot per day using the front and back camera. The one post you get per day is random and can only be taken in the prescribed time the app gives you which is two minutes.

The result is an app filled with photos of people at random times throughout the day. Ranging from work selfies to dinner tables, to even photos at the Queen’s funeral - the app gives a snapshot of the ordinary non-glamorous lives of the average human. BeReal encourages authenticity while rejecting the brainless scroll in

a quest for entertaining content. The goal, instead, is to connect more people through realtime and real-life experiences without all the traditional formulas of likes, comments, and followers that keep users in a trance, mindlessly scrolling.

BeReal breaks the matrix and forces people to, well, be real.

Streaming Threatens Future of Animation

By Alexis Gonzalez Staff Writer

Lindsay Katai was with her new baby in the hospital’s postpartum room when she was informed by her fiancé that the series she had been writing for had been unceremoniously pulled from HBO Max. Ian Jones-Quartey discovered that his series was being pulled from the streaming service from the news. Stephen P Neary discovered that his series was being pulled from HBO Max during a figure drawing class.

Katai, Jones-Quartey, and Neary are a few of many in the animation industry to have their work taken off HBO Max following the merger between HBO Max and Discovery earlier this year. While a considerable portion of the

former platform’s content was taken off the streaming service, often with little to no notice to creators, HBO Max’s animation catalog was hit especially hard.

Popular series including Infinity train, Summer Camp Island, Victor and Valentino, and more notable titles were removed, leaving many to question the handling of their animated content and how this might set a precedent for the industry going forward.

In April 2022, it was announced that Warner Media and Discovery had made a deal worth billions, and HBO Max and Discovery+ would be merging into a single, new streaming service under the company Warner Bros. Discovery. The newly formed company would be headed by WarnerMedia’s CEO David Zaslav.

This required changes to

be made to both former streaming services, with three objectives, according to CNN: cutting costs, moving towards more adult-oriented content and improving the efficiency of their content. What this translates to is a majority of HBO Max’s kids and family content being taken off the service. The second objective especially posed a threat to HBO Max’s animated content.

Animation has a long and storied history of fighting for legitimacy within the entertainment industry.

Animated content, and especially series, have long had to fight against the stigma that animation is an industry that is for and only produces children’s entertainment.

Fortunately, public perception of animation has improved following the popularity of adult cartoons such as The Simpsons and Family Guy. The landscape of animation is dynamic, however, and in recent years, the lines between children’s and adult’s animation have become blurred.

Steven Universe depicted a boy finding his way in the world with an eclectic group of gems. The show explores themes involving complex parent-child relationships, political conflict, and the effects of trauma.

Shows like Gravity Falls and The Owl House have managed to amass a fanbase of majority young adults while technically being classified as a children’s show and airing

on the Disney Channel. The same can be said for many of the animated series that was taken off HBO Max following the merger.

This move by Warner Bros. Discovery demonstrates an inherent disconnect between fans of animation and the corporations that produce it. The article by CNN specifically cites that the content removed from HBO Max was content that was infrequently watched compared to other offerings on the service. The service’s animated content did not draw enough viewership to warrant the cost of its production.

Such thought brings us to an important truth underlying the entire affair: corporations value profit above all else.

Animation is among the most expensive and time-consuming mediums in the entertainment industry. Between the cost of hiring animators, writers, and voice actors, as well as the time it takes to produce a single episode of an animated series, reaching the point where profits outweigh the cost of production can be difficult. Traditionally, this discrepancy would be remedied by merchandising and, specifically, toy sales. With many shows nowadays aimed at older audiences, however, merchandising those series has become more complicated. Additionally, Streaming services like HBO Max, and eventually the combined service of HBO Max and

Discovery, have fundamentally changed the way that we consume content. Streaming has become the primary way that we watch our favorite movies and TV shows, and the market has quickly become oversaturated, with each streaming service vying for attention with its specific library of content. Thus, more attention must be paid to the appeal of that library of content and its profitability. Within this changing landscape, the standing of animation is under question and those in the animation industry have been speaking out about the issue. Matt Braly, creator of the series Amphibia, took to Twitter, stating, “We are not business people. Our responsibility as creators/artists was to make great content, the responsibility of the studio/network is to monetize it.” Braly continued, explaining that because of the competitive nature of streaming, “you can’t just do well anymore, or good. You have to do EXCEPTIONAL… hard to do when you are a new IP going up against Star Wars!”

Braly’s complaints reflect those of many in the industry. With the future of streaming seeming more promising than ever, one can only wonder: How many more animators like Katai, Jones-Quartey, and Neary are going to get the call that the show that they poured countless hours of passion into is canceled? How many more fans are going to lose access to their favorite shows?

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From Boston to San Bernardino: A CSUSB baseball player recounts the obstacles he encountered to become successful in collegiate sports

By Alexis Rios Staff Writer

Growing up, Helleberg’s Christmas and birthday gifts were getting All-stars or baseball paid for by his family. Flash forward to his 6th year playing college baseball and now the sport that he loves pays for his education: a long-time goal for him. This was only achievable due to a great amount of dedication and trusting the process along the way.

CSUSB baseball player #29, Leighton Helleberg, tells all about his baseball journey and the steps that brought him from East coast to West coast to the college ranked #3 in the CCAA conference. Starting at CSUSB in the 2019 season, he had to overcome Covid-19 cutting short and canceling two of his seasons. He is entering his final year of eligibility for CSUSB baseball as a red-shirt senior completing his Master’s in Finance. Born and raised in Boston,

Massachusetts up until the age of 18, Helleberg wanted to find another way to compete at the next level for baseball.

He formulated a goal around playing baseball in California because of the difference in competitive nature in the players.

“I have some family from San Jose and took a big chance, packed up all my things and had my mind set on Sierra College in Rocklin , California because of their record,” Helleberg said.

Moving to Sierra College as a potential walk-on player was a giant leap of faith, but a risk he was willing to take. He knew he had to work really hard to prove himself among the local, recruited players.

“I just decided to call up the coach one day and basically asked if he was willing to hold a try-out to see what I could do on the mound. I got a walkon position from the tryout but found it really difficult to mesh well with the players because it was a town and college where everyone knew each other,” Helleberg recounted.

By pushing himself to improve

at something small everyday, he worked his way up to being a starter and helping his team to a postseason push never done before in the program’s history. “My next big step was in summer ball when I was getting looks from a bunch of Division 2 schools located in California. But, CSUSB always stuck out to me because of my close relationship with the starting catcher that I befriended that summer during our season. I had to prove myself to him first to even get the word out to the coach for him to come see me play for himself,” Helleberg says. He had to use his networking skills and talent to really blow away the coach when he came to recruit him at a summer ball game. Cameron Selik, pitching coach of the 2019 CSUSB baseball team, was at first, brutally honest with Helleberg in terms of his playing time.

“He told me straight up that if you compete and earn your spot, you will play. Nothing is given in life and this program isn’t any exception. You’re going to have to work hard to

see the field,” says Helleberg, reflecting on how intense it felt to hear that message at first. The 2021-2022 season marked a historic point for the CSUSB baseball team. It was the first time that the Yotes made it to the CCAA post-season tournament since 2002. “This last season just felt so different from the rest; even down to the team chemistry. I feel like you could’ve picked any one of my teammates from the roster and just seen it in their demeanor that they wanted to win and were bought in,” he explained. This change in mindset for the Yotes was important to really shift the culture of their team and place them in the winning mentality they needed in order to achieve this level of success. Head coach, Mike Nadeau, instilled a lot of trust in his players and their abilities and he got the trust and respect in return from his players. “It was a good group of guys that just dominated the field everytime we stepped on it.

We were hungry for success and found it within ourselves to push past the sore muscles, injuries and other obstacles we faced to win,” Helleberg describes the grit and bond between his teammates. Helleberg has played baseball for 20 years and found it nearly impossible to ever fully step away from the game. “I don’t think I’ll ever just drop this game entirely. From the moment I started playing Little League, my love for the game has remained the same and just seeing the progress of your hard work paying off in this game of failure is the greatest reward of all time. It’s something that never changes,” notes Helleberg. Since playing the sports he loved at age three, Helleberg is proud of not only his personal progress but how the comradeship of his teammates has made such a lasting impact on him. “This past year and future season are going to be a huge turning point for us as a program. I can just feel it changing us as players and as people,” Helleberg said.

CSUSB Men’s Basketball player highlights his comeback on the court since the COVID-19 Pandemic

By Alexis Aguado Staff Writer

After three years of not competing on the court from the 2019 pandemic, athletic junior LeAndrew Knight, looks forward to hitting the court in 2022-2023 season at the division II level.

Coming from Santa Barbara City College to California State University, San Bernardino, there is intense changes transferring into one of the top division II schools for Men’s Basketball. Coming into the 2022-2023 season, LeAndrew Knight, has been training for this moment the past three years preparing to be the best on the court when the time comes. Knight has put in the work on the court in practice and on his own time, which gives him the advantage to be the best.

Knight states, “I’ve been preparing for this opportunity the moment the COVID-19 pandemic hit and now I’m on a bigger stage being at a top division II program.”

As Knight came to CSUSB in the fall of 2020, this program attracted him because of the atmosphere of winning that Head Coach Andy Newman not only talked about but showed in his stats and records. Head Coach Newman landed here at CSUSB in 2018, and from the jump he

got the Yotes to the CCAA tournament while also producing All Americans. Newman has continued to produce wins and All Americans up to present day.

With Newman’s high performing

training and work ethic, which Knight shows day in and day out. That is the reason how he got here and continues to get 1% better each day, not only at practice but on his own. Just as he

because of the level of play and expectations. But now I’ve never been more ready or sure that this will be my season as well as my teams.”, Knight explains.

Coming into a top division II in the nation, comes with high expectations and almost perfect play, which Knight wanted to ensure he achieved for his team, his coaches, and himself. The past year he spent with the Yotes as a redshirt junior, gave him the experience he needed to perfect his craft. He had the best competition the CCAA conference on his very own team, that prepares him to become the best in the CCAA conference this coming season.

when I competed against the most competitive players, and I could still perform better than them.” As fall season started for Knight, he could feel he made the right decision based on his performance. Ensuring this, was Head Coach Andy Newman telling Knight his roll on the team and he sees his potential on the court to be a top player in the CCAA.

teams and stats, he draws in some of the best recruits that benefit the team into winning, which is how LeAndrew ended up at CSUSB.

Knight explains what brought him to CSUSB under Newman’s coaching, “I could tell when I came on my visit that Coach Newman runs a winning program, not just from his record but the way he runs his practices when I watched on my visit in 2019.

He expects the best from his players, and I believe that’s what produces the winning teams, which I wanted to be a part of.”

Being at a top program in the nation comes with an intense

stated, he knows Coach Newman holds the team at a high standard to produce the best of the best, so Knight makes sure he’s able that to meet his expectations and more. As Knight is heading into the 2022-2023 season, he feels more prepared than ever to be in that eight-man rotation on the court. He insured his preparation not only by his hard work but by redshirting last season so he can be the best for himself and for the team as well.

“Redshirting was a hard decision for me, but I knew it would be the best for the team. Coming from Santa Barbara City College to CSUSB was a change

Knights teammates consisted of All Americans, first team allregion winners, CCAA defensive players, and CCAA offensive players. As he competed with the best players on the CCAA conference in practice, he knew he would be ready when his time came in the next season.

LeAndrew explains how he trusted the process of redshirting for the next season, “After redshirting, I knew it was the best thing I could have done because I still got to get better every practice as I completed against the best the CCAA, which consisted in my own team. I think also I just knew I would be the best

“Hearing my coach’s reassurance on my performance in practice, let’s me know my potential this season and that I made the right decision redshirting because I can make this season better than last by taking us to the elite eight.”, Knight explains.

“I’ve never been more ready or sure that this will be my season...”

LeAndrew Knight as Pictured Above

Helleberg came in as a reliever in the bottom of the 7th inning to shut out theopposing team, keeping the Honkers ahead in the score.