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Vol. LIII, No. 3

MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2015

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By MARCO MONTOYA Staff Writer Trump Republican chump (Oct. 22)

California’s field of employment becomes more barren as the years pass.

By 2030, there will be 1.1 million fewer bachelor degree holding Californians in the state’s workforce, according to the Campaign for College Opportunity.

The job skills gap continues to grow and become disproportionate as retiring baby boomers leave their cubicles in a great exodus.

Newer generations who step foot into the workforce now find fewer positions to fill, and more demands to meet, but do not hold the education level equivalent of employees who came before them.

In 2013, it was estimated that fouryear college degree holders earned, on av-

erage, 70 percent more than those who did not hold a college degree.

The cause for the widening gap in the incoming versus outgoing educated workforce can be attributed to a number of factors. Outsourcing may be a notable loss for many occupations that value the power of a four-year degree.

India currently holds 65% of all outsourced IT jobs, and an estimated 564,000 California jobs have been transferred offshore to China since 2001, according to the Economic Policy Institute.

The average systems engineer in India makes 329,434 rupees, which averages out to about $4,942, while the average systems engineer in the United States earns about $66,337, according to payscale.com.

Similarly, according to glassdoor. com, a systems engineer in China earns

about 10,560 yuan, which equals to aboutt $1,689.60.

The growing cost of college education n is another factor in the decrease of quali-fied job applicants in California.

Between 2007 and 2012, $2 billion n was cut from the Cal State budgets, accord-ing to the Press-Telegram.

Students struggling to earn their four-year degree now face higher tuition fees,, more crowded campuses, and an overalll greater cost of living.

With many well-paying jobs demand-ing a four-year degree, college studentss often find themselves living on minimum m wage, and low-budget means, just to makee ends meet.

Family structure can be yet anotherr facet to the shortage of bachelor degrees.

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Billionaire presidential candidate Donald Trump reported to People magazine in 1998 that if he were to ever run for president, he would campaign as a republican.

He stated in the magazine, “If I were to run, I’d run as a Republican. They’re the dumbest group of voters in the country. They believe anything on Fox News.

I could lie and they’d still eat it up. I bet my numbers would be terrific.”

Trump is a candidate for the Republican party for the 2016 election.

Nike to the Future (Oct. 21) In honor of “Back to the Future” day, Michael J. Fox was the first person to wear self-lacing shoes which his character wore in the 1989 sequel.

According to dailymail.com, Nike designer Tinker Hatfield had the futuristic sneakers ready for Michael to try on in New York on Wednesday morning which was the actual date his character, Marty McFly time-traveled to.

These white Nike Air Mags resemble those with “power laces” that McFly wore in the film which also predicted other futuristic technology we have today such as video chatting.

Sesame St. &Autism Ln. (Oct. 22) Sesame Street introduced a new character named Julia who has autism. They hoped to offer a character that would be relatable to some of their young fans.

According to today.com, Dr. Jeanette Betancourt stated, “kids with autism are five times more likely to get bullied, and with one in 68 children being autistic, that’s a lot of bullying.”

Through Julia, they aspire to bring awareness to the fact that children with autism enjoy playing and laughing just as much as kids who don’t.

GTA the toddler way (Oct. 22) According to The Associated Press, an intoxicated Oklahoma woman fell out of her pick-up truck while driving leaving her three-year-old son to take control of the wheel.

The woman reported to officials that her son unfastened his seat belt and she tried to buckle it again when she fell out.

Witnesses say they saw her fall out of the moving vehicle and the boy stand on the seat, take over the wheel and steer the truck across four lanes until it came to a stop. The AP stated, “no injuries were reported but Pontotoc County District Attorney Chris Ross says his office is preparing drunk driving charges against the child’s mother.”

Sexting can be dangerous, pg. 5

Social media on the loo, pg. 7

Movies you regret watching, pg. 13

CSUSB athletes’ health tips, pg. 14

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CSUSB’s big winners show off one of their awards at the IE Media Awards (starting left) Jesse Perez, Amanda Fernandez, Lacey Kendall, Arnold Robles, Cesar Perez, and Aimee Alvarez.

CSUSB students win media awards

By MANUEL SANDOVAL Staff Writer CSUSB students and staff won big at the Inland Empire Media Awards.

Coyote Radio won Best College Media Outlet of The Year.

Lacey Kendall of Coyote Radio and KCAL FM also took home the award for Media Talent of the Year.

Amanda Fernandez took

home the award for Best Student Representative of The Year.

“I was really shocked that I won. I gave a short speech and got a little emotional because I was just so blown away and grateful,” said Fernandez, Coyote Radio Student Operations Manager.

The awards ceremony recognizes media professionals in the Inland Empire. Winners are selected based on their service

to the industry and community.

In all, CSUSB students, staff, and programs were nominated in a total of 18 different categories.

“We have such impressive media talent among our students and staff, but even more so, that service and community are so important to them,” said Dr. Terry Ballman, dean of the College of Arts and Letters “I was so nervous when I was waiting to hear who the

winner of my category was,” said Fernandez.

“It was the very first award announced, so I was extra nervous,” continued Fernandez.

Fernandez, 22, started at CSUSB as a freshman. While trying to gain exposure as a DJ she volunteered at Coyote Radio during her first quarter back in 2011.

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Job skills gap continues to grow

By CHERIE BROWER Staff Writer

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CFA votes underway on CSU campuses

By ALDON STILES Staff Writer The California Faculty Association (CFA) strike authorization vote began Monday, Oct. 19.

The vote was held on California State University (CSU) campuses last week and will continue online until Oct. 28.

Professor Leslie Bryan, CFA Associate Vice President-Lecturers, explained that the vote is a cautionary measure in case CSU management chooses to impose a final offer of a two percent General Salary Increase (GSI).

Faculty cannot strike without membership agreement.

“The best way to not go on strike is to prepare for a strike and let the chancellor’s office know that we are ready to stand up and fight for what we think is fair,” Bryan said. “Five percent is fair.”

Dr. Marcia Marx, CSU San Bernardino Chapter President, explained that there is a ten day period after the factfinding reports are reviewed in which both the CFA and CSU management can come to an agreement.

“I voted yes for strike authorization because I feel as if I have no other alternative,” stated Dr. Tiffany Jones, Associate Professor of African History at CSUSB. “Unfortunately the CSU administration refuses to even discuss our request for five percent, and I want them to know that I believe that students deserve quality educators and we deserve fair wages,” Jones continued.

“The few percentage increase we received last year wasn’t enough to help correct this unfair situation. Many of us of having difficulty making ends meet, taking on second jobs, cutting back on childcare or taking on more debt, which means we have less time to spend with our students and in turn students’ education suffers,” added Jones.

Toni Molle, CSU Director of Public Affairs, gave an opposing view to Bryan and Jones.

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Many CSUSB faculty voted on Oct. 19 for the beginning of the CFA fight for fairness. The vote is an attempt to achieve a five percent general salary increase.

“I’ll let the numbers speak for themselves. CSU’s proposal for faculty is two percent. Total proposal $32.8 million. CFA’s proposal is five percent. General Salary Increase totaling $82 million. Plus a 1.2 percent Service Salary Increase costing $19.7 million. Total proposal $101.7 million. The gap is $68.9 million but when you add in ‘me too’ clauses for other bargaining groups ($39.1 million) that gap grows to $108 million,” stated Molle.

Molle stated that the university has a responsibility to address a number of priorities deemed as “mission central.”

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Employee compensation, according to Molle, is among them.

Molle stated, “compensation remains a top priority.

That’s why faculty were the only group of employees to receive salary increases and tenure-track salary promotions during the recession years. Over the last two years alone, CSU has invested $129.6 million in compensation with $65.5 million dollars of that going to faculty.”

Joe Gutierrez, Assistant Director and Communications Coordinator at CSUSB, said that President Dr. Tomás Morales was unavailable for comment on the vote.

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Treasury department reports decrease in US deficit

By LAUREN PRATT Staff Writer The US deficit was reported the lowest since 2007, recorded by the Treasury Department according to CNN Money.

Sept. 30. marks the end of the US government’s fiscal year (FY), a period used for calculating yearly financial statements in business affairs around the world.

Though a positive outcome, reports show government outlays (an amount of money spent on an item) had increased.

The US deficit is the amount by which the government’s total budget outlays exceeds the quantity set to spend that fiscal year.

In 2007, the federal deficit was only $161 billion, a considerably good year opposed to those following when it increased to the highest peek of $1,400 billion.

The deficit in FY 2015, according to The Treasury Department, totaled $439 billion a positive for the country. However, the problem lies in government spending totaling $3.69 trillion and revenue at $3.25

Lauren Pratt | Chronicle Photo

The US deficit is the lowest since 2007, but government spending has only continued to increase, according to reports.

trillion.

The total is greater than 2014’s revenue percentage, though the US debt continues to increase.

Reinforced by an improving job market, the increase in revenue and decrease in deficit is largely due to individual income taxes rising nearly 11 percent, payroll taxes up six percent, and corporate taxes up by seven percent.

The government also cut spending in homeland security, transportation, agriculture, and interest payments on the country’s debt, as reported by the website for the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.

CSUSB Economics Professor Dr. Thomas Pierce stated that “you can have a situation where the US budget deficit gets smaller but the government is actually spending more money.”

To illustrate this point, Pierce used a hypothetical situation. His example stated, in 2014 the revenue (taxes) can be $600 billion, while spending (receipts) is $800 billion.

This leaves the federal budget deficit (the difference) for that year totaling $200 billion.

For 2015, the revenue was $775 billion, spending at $900 billion, and budget

deficit at $125 billion.

From 2014 to 2015, the revenue and spending had increased, which lead to the deficit decreasing, but the lower deficit still adds to the overall debt of the country.

Many economist claim that the lower deficit can be a negative effect on the country.

Pierce thinks “that for the federal government this size budget deficit relative to GDP, is a range that is considered good and not a problem for the economy.”

With deficits decreasing and debt rising, the feeling of uncertainty about the US’s economic future has echoed among US citizens and government officials.

As Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernake said, “to achieve economic and financial stability, US fiscal policy must be placed on a sustainable path that ensures that debt relative to national income is at least stable, or preferably declining overtime.”

“Although the deficit has decreased during Obama’s presidency, more must be done to ensure that our country remains financially stable...our economic future is bleak because the government would chose not to make interest payments on the national debt,” said CSUSB student Jessica Williams.

CSU campuses to increase research programs

By EMILY ANNE ESPINOSA Staff Writer Research programs are expected to expand across the CSU system.

The CSU took in $539 million in research funds for the 2013-2014 academic year, according to the Los Angeles Daily News. As a result of that funding, 15,300 publications and 51,500 research journal citations were made.

“Every campus is continuing to grow their research programs. We expect from 10 percent to 50 percent growth at various campuses within 5 to 10 years,” said Dr. Jeffrey Thompson, chair of the CSU Council of Research Officers, Associate Provost for Research, Dean of Graduate Studies, and a professor of biology at CSUSB, in a recent article published in the Los Angeles Daily News.

“Engagement in research activities connects students to their field of study, allows them to develop critical thinking skills, oral and written communication skills, and provides experiences that will support admission to advanced graduate programs or job applications,” continued Thompson.

At CSUSB, the different research programs include stem cell biology, drug abuse, Arts-in-Corrections, cyber-

security, water quality, earthquakes, materials science, neurofeedback, influenza, robotics, app development, creative writing, and music.

CSUSB’s Dr. Renwu Zhang, associate professor from the department of chemistry and biochemistry, and Dr. Robert Phalen, former associate professor of the department of health science and human ecology, recently were accepted in a publication in the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy.

The study was a collaboration with undergraduate chemistry and biochemistry students Aristeo Cataquis Jr., Mahlet Desta and Michael Kloesel, on highly porous polymers for hydrogen fuel storage using positron annihilation lifetime spectroscopy.

Zhang and Phalen will be presenting the findings of their study at the 17th International Conference of Positron Annihilation in Wuhan, China this September. Research funding was provided through the Office of Student Research (OSR).

“Student research is important because it teaches you to think outside the box. In research, you have to come up with your ideas, find your own solutions to problems. It’s not a structured process like a laboratory class you take at school; you have to figure out how to make things work

yourself for the most part,” said Cataquis.

Earlier this May, CSUSB hosted the 29th Annual Research Competition.

Two students from CSUSB placed at the competition.

Jason Alipio won first place in the Social and Behavioral Sciences undergraduate division, and Pamela Buchanan won second place in the Education graduate student division.

Funding for research programs is obtained from student success initiatives from the CSU system to support the OSR. These programs include Summer Faculty/Student Research Teams, Student Grants, Faculty/Student Grants, funds from the ASI Student Research and Travel program, and small grants from the OSR. In addition, there are research projects that faculty members conduct themselves, in which students can participate. Some of these projects are supported by external grants from agencies such as the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

“My experiences in student research ultimately propelled me into getting the job that I really want,” said Cataquis.

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and this fall quarter she was promoted to student Operations Manager.

“I feel extremely proud that we won Best College Media Outlet of The Year! It has definitely been an honor to work with such an awesome team,” said Cesar Perez, who is the Coyote Radio Production Director.

Perez is the production director of Coyote Radio, where he shows students how to use the Adobe Audition software, how to record, edit, and manipulate audio.

He also helps Lacey Kendall with interviewing people around the community for her show, My Awesome Empire.

m CSUSBs Local Matters news program was also a finalists in the category of Bestt College Media Outlet, but lost to Coyotee Radio.

CSUSB staff member Jacob Poore off Corona was also named a finalists in thee Media Professional of The Year category.

Poore is a former president of thee American Advertising Federation and he iss currently the manager of Coyote Advertis-ing.

The Inland Empire Media Awards wass held in Riverside on Thursday Oct. 15.

To view the full list of winners or forr more information regarding the Inland Em-pire Media Awards visit aaf-inlandempire. com

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of 2014, there were about 12 million single parent families in the United States. With the high cost of time, effort, and finances, and the high demands faced in parenthood, many single mothers and fathers may find it difficult to earn their degree.

Recently, Gov. Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 1228, aimed to assist homeless and struggling college students with proper housing. In a statement released by Sam Alavi, Director of the ASUCD Office of Advocacy and Student Representation, to the California Aggie

newspaper, “the signing of AB 1228 is definitely an important step to making sure that homeless students have the opportunity to both survive and thrive in higher education.”

As observed by CSUSB student Patricia Lopez, “in California, we have many counties that are considered [to be] of a low socioeconomic status, San Bernardino being one of them. I think that this skill gap contributes to this because they don’t have the education or skills that are required.”With harsher bottom lines and more aggressive strides from American companies to save money, California students struggle to stay afloat in an everchanging ocean of economic change.

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Prescription drug usage rate on the rise across the nation

By RAEQUAN HARRIS Staff Writer

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eventy percent of Americans are now on at least one prescription drug, according to the NY Daily News.

Mayo Clinic and Olmsted Medical Center research center conducted a study and found that seven out of 10 Americans are inclined to use prescription drugs, and over 50 percent of the population use more than one drug.

“Often when people talk about health conditions they’re talking about chronic conditions such as heart disease or diabetes,” Dr. Jennifer St. Sauver Ph.D. of the Mayo Clinic.

“However, the second most common prescription was for antidepressants—that suggests mental health is a huge issue and is something we should focus on. And the third most common drugs were opioids, which is a bit concerning considering their addicting nature,” continued Sauver.

According to the study by the Mayo Clinic, the most common drugs used were antibiotics, antidepressants and painkillers.

According to the National Institution on drug abuse, “opioids are medications that relieve pain. They reduce the intensity of pain signals reaching the brain and affect those brain areas controlling emotion, which diminishes the effects of a painful stimulus.”

“I use prescription medication for mental health purposes and sleeping pills. It makes me uncomfortable to know that so many people abuse them because I’m constantly worried about whether I’m taking too much,” said student Jessica Patalano.

“I have a good doctor and all, but it makes me wonder whether I’m really myself and whether I’m really getting any better or not. I feel like medication is used to treat symptoms but often doesn’t actually fix the problem behind it,” continued Patalano.

According to the Center for Lawful Access and Abuse Deterrence, over 1.2 million emergency room visits involved non-medical use of prescription medication in 2011.

In 29 percent of these medical emergencies, opioids were involved.

“As you get older you tend to get more prescriptions, and women tend to get more prescriptions than men,”

said Sauver.

According to the study, prescription drug spending was $250 billion in 2009.

It accounted for 12 percent of total personal health care expenditures.

“To think that $250 billion is spent each year on prescription drugs is ludicrous! There are so many positive things we could do with that kind of money. I understand that some people have an actual need for this kind of treatment, but surely it could not be $250 billion dollars worth of need,” said CSUSB student Robert Treen.

“There must be some sort of addiction setting in for it to be that high,” continued Treen.

Assistant Professor Susan McGee-Stehsel of the Nursing Department at CSUSB said, “chronic disease is on the rise, as well as obesity. The healthier we are, the less we are likely to have to subscribe ourselves to prescription drugs.

“We have to take care of ourselves. I myself am very busy and have to make good choices when it comes to what I eat. What we eat and how often exercise will reduce obesity, chronic disease and the use of prescription drugs,” continued McGee-Stehsel.

West Nile Virus increases in San Bernardino County

By FRANCISCO VILLEGAS Staff Writer West Nile Virus (WNV) has increased in San Bernardino county.

Recently cases of people being tested positive for the virus have been from cities around the same area, such as Chino and Yucaipa.

“The viral disease-transmitting, non-

native Aedes albopictus, native to tropical and subtropical Southeast Asia, was identified in the San Bernardino County city of Upland on Oct. 15 and confirmed that same day by the state’s insect-borne disease specialists,” said San Bernardino County Public Health Department spokeswoman Claudia Doyle.

Health officials said there are no signs of the virus in most cases; however, the

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Correction to “CSUSB alum becomes CSU almuni president”: Dia Poole did not start the Class of 3 Million campaign.

The campaign—as noted—was from October 2014 to May 2015. Poole didn’t start her term until July 2015.

The previous Alumni Council president helped spearhead the campaign along side the CSU system.

“As part of the Class of 3 Million celebration, Dia Poole and the CSU created the Class of 3 Million online yearbook where alumni can connect, share their stories and network with one another.”

Stephanie Thara, CSU Public Affairs Communications Specialist

virus can have a bigger effect on elderly people and those with diabetes and hypertension .

The rain San Bernardino county received as of late was a factor of in the increase of the virus.

The increase of the West Nile virus has also affected local counties.

“Vector control is working with different types of mosquitoes, there are different

types of mosquitoes and a big population,” said Maria from the Riverside County mosquito control.

Mosquitoes tend to breed in containers such as car tires and buckets humans leave outdoors after it rains, according to the Daily Bulletin.

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Sexting may destroy your reputation

By ALANA ROCHE’ Staff Writer

Graphic courtesy of Loydie Burmah

I think sexting is an acceptable method of communication to maintain an intimate relationship, but could potentially become dangerous if sending nude photos of yourself is involved.

Your reputation could be ruined and potential job opportunities may be compromised if those images are the first search results listed when your name is Googled by job employers.

Sexting is defined as “the sending of sexually explicit photos, images, text messages, or e-mails by using a cell phone or other mobile device,” according to dictionary.com.

Sexting has become extremely popular within the millennial generation (ages 18 to 34) and according to Time magazine,”4 out of 5 college kids sext.”

“Sexting can be a good thing if it’s done in a responsible way but it also has the potential to be a very bad thing if privacy is invaded,” stated a male CSUSB student who asked to remain anonymous.

Many people use sexting as a way to maintain a long distance relationship. This can be beneficial to your relationship by keeping a sexual relationship even though you live far away from each other and can’t physically maintain a sex life.

Both mic.com, an entertainment news website, and Cosmopolitan magazine recommend sexting to keep your long distance relationship alive.

When Snapchat came out, it seemed to be a new mobile sexting phenomena because it allowed users to send pictures or video (Snaps) to a person for up to 10 seconds, which can only be viewed once.

Now, however, a picture may be viewed more than once, but after twice there is a 99 cent fee.

I believe sexting is becoming popular within our society because of growing social media.

Snapchat made users feel reassured that their Snaps were only going to their intimate partner.

Unfortunately, people found methods around it, and began capturing screenshots of pictures and keep-

ing them. There are many websites that have been created for people to go and leak Snaps of women.

Cellphones have evolved from simply using them for calling or sending a message to sexting and even sex video chatting.

This has become so popular that there is even a new app that has sexually explicit emojis to use while sexting, called Flirtmoji.

Former “Jersey Shore” reality TV star Vinny Guadagnino shared a funny video on Facebook depicting what would happen if someone was sexting with a nice guy.

In the video, a young woman tries sexting with Guadagnino, but he modestly denies her sexual advances.

But not everyone is as nice as Guadagnino, and these pictures can get to the wrong people who may use them for “revenge porn.” Revenge porn is when someone tries to get back at you by exposing your “sexy” photos that you trusted the person with.

“I feel like there’s a gray area to this subject. Personally I don’t see anything wrong with being flirty with your significant other.

But I wouldn’t go sending pictures that I wouldn’t be okay with other people seeing,” stated CSUSB student Jessica (who prefers to keep her last name anonymous).

I agree with Jessica in that you shouldn’t send pictures to your partner that you wouldn’t be okay with other people seeing because you are at risk of potentially being exposed.

Truth be told, you could be happy and in love with someone and think your relationship will never end, but unfortunately some relationships deteriorate and that person may not be as loyal as you thought they were.

People get upset for whatever reasons and can be evil if you had a nasty breakup and the most hurtful thing to do is expose your ex, by sharing sexually explicit messages or pictures that the person sent you.

My advice is to be careful while sexting, especially with naked pictures of yourself because your peers can never un-see sexually explicit pictures posted of you.

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By CHERAE HUNT Asst. News Editor I was raped by my ex-boyfriend two years ago when we were still together.

I never felt so used and disgusted with myself in my life, and it still affects me today.

I think the importance of sexual consent should be taught nationwide from middle school to undergraduate college students.

“Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a bill into law that makes California the first in the nation to have a clear definition of when people agree to sex. The law goes further than the common “no means no” standard, which has been blamed for bringing ambiguity into investigations of sexual assault cases. The law will be taught at the high school and college level,” according to National Public Radio (NPR).

Under a “yes means yes” standard, sexual activity is considered consensual

only when both partners clearly state their willingness to participate through “affirmative, conscious and voluntary agreement” at every stage according to The New York Times.

According to pact5.org 1 in 5 women are victims or attempted victims of sexual assault and 95 percent of campus sexual assaults go unreported.

The “yes means yes” law would help warn about the dangers of sexual assault.

CSUSB created the first step in informing students about sexual assault with the Agent of Change.

“I just thought the Agent of Change was just about the recent sexual assaults at our school, but I am glad it is nationwide.

Students need to feel safe at school. We have enough stress already,” said student Stephanie Holmes.

The Agent of Change was mandatory to students to teach students about the importance of sexual assault and an overview of the Title IX law.

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According to notalone.gov, a school must respond promptly and effectively to sexual harassment, including sexual violence, that creates a hostile environment.

I think students, especially incoming freshmen would be more cautious if this information was displayed on campus or easily accessible on the school website.

There were several counts of attempted kidnapping and sexual assault on the CSUSB this year and I question how safe I feel walking by myself on campus, especially at night.

Eighty percent of rape victims suffer chronic physical and psychological problems overtime according to pact5.org.

“Not only is it a haunting experience but you feel disgusted with yourself and you feel as if it’s your fault. No one should ever feel that way,” said student Penni Livingston.

The Clery Act, which was implemented in 1990, promotes campus safety by ensuring that students, employees, par-

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ents and the broader community are wellinformed about important public safety and crime prevention matters according to clerycenter.org.

Schools must also disclose campus safety policies and procedures that specifically address topics such as sexual assault prevention, drug and alcohol abuse prevention, and emergency response and evacuation.

Along with the “yes means yes” law, the bill also requires colleges and universities to adopt “victim-centered” sexualassault response policies and implement comprehensive programs to prevent assault, according to USA Today.

With all of these laws put into place and students being more knowledgeable about sexual consent the campus would be a safer environment.

With so many sexual assaults going unreported it is better to have the information known to many because it could save someone from a life changing nightmare.

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Depression should be taken more seriously

By CARLOS SOLIS Staff Writer Depression is so much more than a feeling, a mood or a chemical reaction. It breaks down who you are as life slowly loses meaning—and depression should never be considered lightly.

Depression is defined as an illness that involves the body, mood and thoughts that affect how a person feels about himself or herself, according to MedicineNet.com Major depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States. In 2013, an estimated 15.7 million adults aged 18 or older had at least one major depressive episode in the past year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.

I think depression occurs because of external factors, like the death of a relative, academic/work related pressures, failed relationships or a reaction to an illness.

Research completed on mice have shown the dysfunction of mitochondria (an organelle in charge of supplying energy for cellular activity) can result in spontaneous episodes of depression similar to depressive behavior in humans, according to a study by the RIKEN Brain Science Institute in Japan.

The published study “Regional variation in mitochondrial DNA copy number in mouse brain,” was led by Molecular Dynamics of Mental Disorders Senior Team Leader Dr. Tadafumi Kato.

The results discovered that depression was associated with the periventricular thalamus, a region of the brain previously thought to have no relation with depression.

If researchers can further show that

depression is caused by irregularities in the mitochondria, they could treat depression as a brain disease rather than a psychiatric disease, according to the study.

“During the episodes, which began without reason and recurrently, the mice would run on their running wheels less extensively, showing they had a lack of pleasure-seeking behavior, a core feature of depression,” stated Dr. Takaoki Kasahara, an expert in molecular biology who works at RIKEN in an interview.

I think it’s good that researchers are studying depression and I hope that they can find a cure for it.

I’ve dealt with depressive episodes and felt like I wasn’t good enough or that if I stopped existing, there would be no difference.

It is hard to admit that I have had suicidal thoughts, especially as a man, because society’s version of an ideal “man” is to be strong, confident and emotionless.

Once you break the status quo by sharing your feelings, or even crying, you are deemed less of a man. However, I don’t believe men are weak by doing so; we are simply human.

Men are less likely to talk about depression as well as receive proper diagnoses or treatment because they are overlooked and untreated. Men also commit suicide four times more likely than women, according to a study completed by menshealthnetwork.org.

I believe that men shouldn’t care about stereotypes. Life is worth more than what society thinks of you.

This is a call to action for those that have stopped enjoying the little moments in life. Life doesn’t have to be depressive.

I know I can make it through my dark-

est days. I’m still here, because I believe suicide is not the only solution.

If you ever feel like you are dealing with depression or anxiety, don’t hesitate to call the CSUSB Student Health Center at (909) 537-5040 or make a walk-in appointment.

The Health Center has individual therapy, groups sessions, workshops and events so that you don’t have to deal with depression alone.

We should smile at the bad moments, because the moment you let go of the pain of depression, you start living again.

I’ve dealt with depressive episodes and felt like I wasn’t good enough or that if I stopped existing, there would be no difference.

Photo courtesy of healthination.com

Seeking professional psychiatric or holistic therapeutic care can help those dealing with severe depression.

Honesty has more value than you think

By ERENDY TORRES Staff Writer

H

onesty is dead. It’s not valued anymore.

We are hypocrites when we say we value honesty and are bigger hypocrites when we say we don’t lie.

We are selfish to expect honesty from others, since we normally don’t think twice about lying.

We hide the truth from others because we find it convenient.

However, after every lie told, we confuse ourselves trying to remember what versions of “the truth” we told to those we’ve interacted with. “[And] that’s the point. We are all liars, and we all make excuses for our ignorance of the unconscious,” stated licensed California psychologist Dr. Raymond Lloyd Richmond.

Even important people that are considered to have a respectable status, like politicians and doctors, lie.

Richmond shares a story on his website, “A Guide to Psychology and its Practice,” of a time he admitted to lying during jury duty, claiming that “even lawyers will lie to further their careers. Even judges will lie if it serves them interest.”

Richmond stated that the court fell silent with his declarations. A defense attor-

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People claim to value honesty, but fail to rid themselves of compulsive, deceitful habits in order to protect their image. ney asked him if ‘even he was lying,’ and he replied, “Yes, even I am lying.” Richmond was suspended from the case. “’Truth is nothing more than what we choose to believe in the moment. Our culture is all a fraud. But hardly anyone wants to admit it,” stated Richmond.

As a culture, we have imposed the idea that honesty brings harmony in any kind of relationship.

However, if that idea was true, why is

it hard for people to handle the truth?

It’s simple. Truth hurts. No one actually wants to know they look fat in certain shirts.

No one wants to hear their significant other fell out of love.

I know because I’ve been there. No, I wasn’t the victim, and I wasn’t the one being lied to. I was the liar.

I was dishonest to a person that loved me no matter what.

I fell out of love and I failed to tell him. My thought was, “if I tell him, I will hurt him.”

Instead, I carried that lie around with me, making the situation worse. All I did was hurt him.

But I was a hypocrite, I didn’t want him lying to me.

When we lie, we don’t only do it to appease others and avoid disagreements, we also do it for our own benefit.

We lie because we don’t want to show the world our mistakes.

“Not telling the truth is associated with fear of showing the world who you are,” said CSUSB psychology professor, Dr. Kelly Campbell. “[Lying] comes from a place of not being accepting of yourself—not feeling valuable just the way you are. You’re scared people are going to judge you if they know the truth,” continued Campbell.

During my past personal encounter, all I thought about was how I was going to be perceived by others.

However, no matter how much we try, there will never be complete honesty. We will always conceal some truths for our own advantage.

It’s not about whose feelings are hurt, it’s about protecting our image.

But whose image is there to protect when everyone is already a hypocrite claiming to value honesty?

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The Phone Throne Awaits You Students use social media on the John

About 75 percent of Americans admit to using their cellphones while in the restroom, according to the survey “IT in the Toilet.”

While it’s quite obvious just how attached we are to our cellphones in public, our attachment behind closed doors may not be as apparent.

Ninety-two percent of people said they mainly go on social media, and 49 percent read and reply to text messages—all while sitting upon the porcelain throne.

Although some are quick to say how gross this is, it’s not really a new phenomenon if you think about it.

People have been reading newspapers, magazines, and books on the John for an immeasurable amount of time.

The difference here that sets the stage for the gross factor is that the reading material that’s so close to your poo is usually left in the restroom, whereas our cellphones are carried around in our pockets, purses, constantly in our hands, and often pushed up against our faces.

Ok, now queue the “eww’s.”

“Any place where people are touching their bodies, then an inanimate object, with their hands without washing—they are potentially transferring bacteria or viruses...that cause gastroenteritis—vomiting and diarrhea,” stated Dr. Martyn Kirk, an expert from the National Centre for Epidemiology and Public Health.

The vast majority of us have to know that this is unsanitary, so why do we do this? I hate to say it, but this

By SARAH JOHNSON Staff Writer

all goes back to our need to be amused and entertained at every stinking minute of the day—pun intended.

Why is it that we’re so lonely without our phones?

During what tends to be the most private moments of our days, we still feel the need to “socialize,” play games, or watch cat videos.

Student Jason Heron said, “it’s my morning ritual. I wake up, roll over, grab my phone, and head to the head.

And if I forget my phone, I almost always turn back to get it.”

“I use it as my time to catch up on things,” said student Jessica Riley, “whether it’s wishing a Facebook friend a happy birthday, replying to my boss’ e-mail, or checking in on my Instagram feed, it’s just my time to relax.”

“Just the other day I congratulated a friend on her wedding from the night prior,” stated student Stacey Aguire. “I don’t feel weird about it, she doesn’t know I was using the restroom when I posted it.”

Student Teresa Caster said, “it’s embarrassing but, often times when I see an article or funny video that I think I would enjoy, instead of stepping away and watching it right then I’ll save it in my phone for my trip to the restroom later.”

Caster went on to say, “it’s like my little get away from work and a time for just myself to enjoy. It’s what I look forward to.”

Bringing your phone to the restroom is like bringing an entertainment buddy, someone to hold your hand— err—hands. I personally think it’s not a big deal, just remember to wash both your hands, and your “buddies.”

Virtual Reality more than fantasy Virtual Reality (VR) is here, giving the option to live life beyond the means of reality.

By NICHOLAS WHITT Staff Writer VR machines are a way for people to become more immersed in video games rather than just playing them.

Every student interviewed was consistent in their knowledge of the technology available for virtual reality: none.

“I have heard about VR machines but honestly never seen one nor how to acquire one,” said student Travis Gamboa.

Many students are either unaware about VR machines and how they operate, or are just uninterested due to it being an unknown tech to many people.

VR machines allow for a more indepth gaming culture, allowing developers to branch out into other avenues.

“Dropping the controller or keyboard would be amazing, allowing for the idea of the couch potato to vanish leading to healthier gamers,” said student Christian

May, PC enthusiast.

There are currently four common machines that give you a VR experience: HTC VIVE, Virtuix OMNI, PlayStation VR, and the soon to release Oculus Rift.

The HTC VIVE comes with an audio jack so you may use your favorite set of headphones in place of the set provided in the box.

It also has the ability to read movement within a 15-by-15 foot room, allowing for wide-moving video games to be played.

The VIVE also provides enough space to have a healthier alternative for gamers, allowing for more immersive games that may simulate going to the gym or maybe running in landscapes of your choosing.

The Virtuix OMNI does not resemble the look of other VR devices.

Instead of being placed over your eyes, it is placed on the floor, and the player moves his or her feet to move around in the virtual world.

This can give players the ability to have 360 degrees of free movement while playing various shooter titles, if the developer allows for it.

“The Virtuix OMNI, a sort of virtual reality treadmill,” stated Ben Kuchera, of Polygon.com Sony’s PlayStation VR, using the PS4, is their new VR device that uses the Dual Shock 4 controllers for movement.

According to Richard Marks from Sony R&D, PlayStation VR goes further than gaming with promised partnership with NASA. The Oculus Rift is to be released in 2016.

“This is the beginning of VR gaming,” said Oculus CEO Brendan Iribe.

Oculus Rift is not out for consumers, but has been given to developers and prominent social media figures who specialize in the video game industry.

When using the machine, picking things up or throwing them was natural, according to Gus Sarola, Co-founder of Rooster teeth, in ThePatch episode #120.

Later on, when using the VR machine, Ryan Haywood, an Employee for Achievement Hunter, said in ThePatch episode #126, the connection between virtual reality and reality was “amazing,” as if they both coexist with each other.

VR machines are tomorrow’s games, allowing for more than a hands on experience. You’ll never have to leave the house again.

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Staff Writer

By MIREYA RODRIGUEZ

Big Girls Don’t Cry C

rying is a universal expression for conveying feelings, but it is not accepted by all.

“Crying is a natural emotional response to certain feelings, usually sadness and hurt.

But then people cry under other circumstances and occasions,” said Doctor Stephen Sideroff, a psychologist at Santa Monica-University of California Los Angeles Orthopaedic Hospital.

Sideroff also said, “people cry in response to something of beauty. There, I use the word ‘melting’. They are letting go of their guard, their defenses, tapping into a place deep inside themselves.”

While we normally have basal tears in our eyes to keep them lubricated, we also create three other types of tears according to Diane Meriwether from Quora.com. Reflex tears are created to protect the eye from wind, smoke, or onions, among other things states Laura Schocker form Huffingtonpost. com.

The most popular tears are of course the ‘emotional tears.’

These ‘psychogenic tears’ caused by

different emotions are unique to human beings.

“It’s a release, there is a buildup of energy with feelings,” said Sideroff. Lauren Bylsma, a PhD student at the University of South Florida in Tampa, said it is believed to release stress hormones or toxins from the body.

Student David Propster said he “doesn’t mind if people cry in public,” but “people might look at you funny.”

According to WebMD, when someone cries, they show their vulnerability and that can make people feel uneasy or hopeless.

“I think in general, people are uncomfortable with vulnerability,” said Sideroff.

WebMD also stated that experts find that women are more likely to cry than men are. Sideroff said, “ Women have more permission to cry. To some degree, it’s changing.” Sideroff said but not completely, “It’s still viewed by many, particularly men, as a sign of weakness.”

In the Mexican culture, I have found that men are expected to be tough and not to cry compared to women, who are socially allowed access to the full spectrum of emo-

tions.

Propster also agreed, “I think it is OK, but it’s not widely accepted. Men seen in public crying are looked at as weak.”

A great example of these negative views towards men crying was back when Pop singer Justin Bieber became emotional, and cried after performing his new single live at the Video Music Awards.

“Justin Bieber fake crying at the end of his performance made me so uncomfortable,” stated Sierra Marquina of USMagazine.com.

While crying anywhere at any time might not be appropriate, it is necessary in certain situations.

Propster said, “It is necessary when you are going through something tragic,” also adding that people need to “cry it out” at times.

Nursing student, Arlyn Marquez said,”Crying is the only way to express the pain my heart feels.”

Crying can be seen in several different lights, but at the end of the day both humans and animals cry, with tears or without—from within or without.

Basic,Salty,Thirsty

Dissecting everyday language in the world

By CHRISTINA RANEY

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Staff Writer

asic, salty, thirsty, extra, bye Felicia: To most people, these are just words, but to students, these words become weapons in the social battlefield.

“Salty” means to be upset or angry if something doesn’t go your way, according to Reddit. It originally meant “racy” or “sexy” in the 1860s.

“Salty” first appeared in the U.S. in 1938, regarding sailors and how they were tough and aggressive.

The phrase “jump salty” was associated with sailors who would unexpectedly become enraged.

“Basic” or “basic bitch,” or “basic bro,” is used to describe people who like popular or mainstream items, according to Wikipedia.

The term “basic” [bitch] was coined by comedian Lil’ Duval. Over the years,

“basic” started popping up in rap songs, from Lil’ Wayne’s “I’m Not A Human Being” to Tyga’s “Hard in the Print,” where the rappers claim that they aren’t “basic.”

Another rapper, The Game, released a song titled “Basic Bitch,” which warns listeners to stay away from “basic bitches” because they are perceived as “fake.”

Being basic is a horrible medical condition, according to College Humor.

In 2014, they released a parody video of a women being “diagnosed” as a “Basic Bitch.”

“Thirsty” describes someone who is desperate for a relationship, according to onlineslangdictionary.com.

Someone who’s “thirsty” is trying way too hard to get the attention of the person they are attracted to. There is no real origin of “thirsty”, but it has been traced back to the dorms of an Illinois college campus.

“Extra” is someone or something that is over the top, excessive, or displays dramatic behavior, according to Urban Dictionary.

They tend to be dramatic, showy, and have an over the top personality or attitude towards something.

My research did not find an origin for the term.

Last, but certainly not least, everyone’s favorite: “bye Felicia.”

“Bye Felicia” means to tell someone to, essentially, get out of my face, leave me alone, stop bothering me, or to simply dismiss someone, according to Urban Dictionary.

Ice Cube said the origin of “Bye Felicia” was a throw-away line in his 1995 movie “Friday.”

In the scene, Chris Tucker and Ice Cube’s characters sat outside when a girl from their neighborhood, named Felicia, asked Tucker’s character if she could borrow his car, and later his joint.

“These words come into our everyday language because people like to jump on the bandwagon,” stated student Kailee Ruff.

Student Vanessa Sanchez stated,

“these words, to me, are meant to be used in a negative and harmful way towards the people around us, especially for the ones who are not liked.”

Some students do not use slang because they want to maintain professionalism with classmates and colleagues, whereas others use slang, but only around family and friends.

“For me, I say ‘Bye Felicia’ a lot because my family and I joke around with that term and tell each other that on a daily basis,” stated Sanchez.

Whether or not these words are used more in real life or online, it depends.

“I feel they are used when people are joking around with a group of friends, or when referring to people, which to me is sad that our society belittles others,” stated Ruff.

“To me, it depends on what we are talking about and how it is all being said,” stated Sanchez.

With all that said, bye Felicia, with yo extra thirsty, salty, basic self. Mhmm.

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A Culture, Not a Costume

By ERICA WONG

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Copy Editor

ultural appropriation is already a problem in fashion and pop culture at large. However, each year on Halloween, people find it acceptable to imitate and ridicule cultural symbols that aren’t theirs.

Cultural appropriation happens when elements from a minority culture are copied by members of the dominant culture and used outside of their original cultural context – “sometimes even against the expressed, stated wishes of representatives of the originating culture,” according to Wikipedia.

The term cultural appropriation is frequently confused with cultural assimilation.

“Cultural assimilation is the process by which a person or a group’s language and/or culture come to resemble those of another group,” according to Wikipedia.

The difference between appropriation and assimilation is privilege and power. In a society where white culture is dominant, anyone who is not white is under massive pressure to adopt various facets of it in order to fit in and/or survive.

Appropriation occurs when the appropriator is not aware of the deep significance of the culture they’re partaking in. So, why is dressing up as a geisha doll or as “Pocahottie” racist?

Racism is the prejudice and discrimination that reinforces a hierarchy that has been developed on race.

Historically and even today, white people hold the lion’s share of power and resources, and there are a broad range of institutions to maintain this system of white supremacy.

Therefore, racist behavior is one which contributes to preserving and reinforcing this white supremacist status and turning someone’s culture into a trend when the same people of said culture are shamed for it does exactly this.

“Cultural appropriation also adds to this idea of white colonialism in which culture becomes a commodity,” said

Liana Weeks, founder of The Youth culture blog.

“Culture thus becomes a part of capitalist ideology in which white people prosper from something that is not even theirs while other cultures are ridiculed for these practices.

Stereotypical visual shorthands such as “Kung Fool,” “Indian Warrior” or even “Pashtun Papa” are offensive and culturally demeaning.

Recently, rapper Nicki Minaj had a small spat with singer Miley Cyrus in regards to Cyrus’ cultural appropriation and her lack of regard for black women and the issues concerning them.

“Come on, you can’t want the good without the bad.

If you want to enjoy our culture and our lifestyle, bond with us, dance with us, have fun with us, twerk with us, rap with us, then you should also want to know what affects us, what is bothering us, what we feel is unfair to us.

You shouldn’t not want to know that,” Minaj told the New York Times in an interview.

Using common depictions of stereotypes support and maintain white standards of beauty and racial fetishization perpetuates the idea that historically marginalized groups exist for people to manipulate for their own benefit or amusement.

There are ways to appreciate another culture by using the thing in question in the correct cultural context (note – not for a costume) and alongside people of the culture who invited you to do so or are okay with you doing it.

For example, Rihanna showed up to this year’s Met Gala in a fur-trimmed robe designed by Guo Pei, a Beijing-based Chinese couturier.

Rihanna’s gown was a brilliant shade of imperial yellow, a shade traditionally reserved for members at the very top of the social hierarchy in ancient Chinese dynasties and remained appropriate for her superstar status.

She carefully navigated what could have been taken as accidental racism but instead, shone a spotlight on where it rightfully belonged – the Chinese design and culture.

Cultural appropriation promotes the idea that the people of color do not control representations of themselves, their ancestors, or their cultures, but rather that Halloween costume companies and their customers control it.

“By wearing our culture as a costume, you solidify the idea that we don’t exist anymore, that we’re a comical or lighthearted memory in U.S. history only existing in Disney films and Halloween stores,” said Tumblr user mackydraws.

Photo courtesy of mackeydraws

Dating Violence Does Not Equal Love

By SANDY RODRIGUEZ

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n campus, there have been 6 sexual assaults, 3 sexual harassments, 9 dating/domestic violence, and 3 stalking cases reported from July 6, 2015 to Oct. 15, 2015.

Nineteen reported victims are women and two are men. Emotional, mental, verbal and social abuse are forms of abuse aside from physical.

The Women’s Resource Center (WRC) held an event, Dating Violence Does Not Equal Love, that taught about the warning signs of dating violence. Some of the signs are extreme/unreasonable jealousy, possessiveness, and/or controlling behavior.

Hickies may be a sign of possessiveness, by marking one’s territory. Abusive relationships are about power and control.

One person has all the power, the other has none.

Physical abuse can be pushing, punching, hair pulling, burning, choking, biting, holding, restraining, ditching, drunk driving; anything that puts your life in danger is abuse.

If you are choked, seek immediate medical attention. There can be internal

Staff Writer injuries, which can cause death within 72 hours.

Emotional, mental, and verbal abuse can be, but is not limited to: •extreme jealousy •control of what you wear or who you’re with •threats or intimidation •destruction of the victims personal property •manipulation •violent threats to self •yelling or screaming •name-calling •belittling accomplishments or goals •telling you that you are worthless on your own •frequently making you cry •saying that no one but him/her will love you There is an online hashtag campaign, #ThatsNotLove, spreading awareness of the issue.

Survivor Sharquel McCoy said the hardest part of being in an abusive relationship was not knowing where to turn; she said she loved him so much she wasn’t sure

what the right decision would be.

“I was more or less conflicted about leaving him and leaving someone who was good to me at some point and time, someone I know who can be good to me,” continued McCoy. “I would advise anyone going through this situation to not give up and find what you loved or love about [yourself] and hold on to that love. Hold on... Hold on to the thing that made you, or that made you happy,” said McCoy. “Hold on to who you are as a person and continuously remind yourself that you are NOT the person you see yourself in the situation now. You are not weak. You are not selfish. You are supported,” added McCoy. The WRC is available for any type of necessary resources for students. It is located in the Student Union, Room 223.

They are available even if you simply need to talk. McCoy said most victims don’t see the signs of an abusive relationship.

“It is hard to be strong-minded and say ‘I’m getting out of this, I refuse’ because emotions are involved,” said McCoy. For those who have loved ones who

are abuse victims, be patient. It is frustrating to see the victim going through the cycle over and over again.

It is statistically proven that it takes victims approximately seven times to come to terms with the abuser, according to McCoy. “Don’t push them to report, don’t push them to do a restraining order. All you can do is suggest and they will make their choice accordingly. Never give up on your friend and let them know you have their back no matter what they do, what they say, no matter what happens,” continued McCoy. For help on campus, contact Maria Woods by e-mail at maria.wood@csusb. edu or by phone at 909-273-7872. She is located in the Health Center, Room 165.

Walk-ins and appointments are welcome.

Woods can help anyone affected by dating/domestic violence, sexual violence, and/or stalking. It is 100 percent confidential and her help is available to all students, faculty, and staff.

A 24-hour National Domestic Violence Hotline is also available for everyone at 800-799-7233.

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Arts & Entertainment

MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2015

ALBUM REVIEW

The Game bridges bicoastal rap Compton rapper delivers double disc sequel to honor 10 year anniversary of

“The Documentary” Photo courtesy of Blood Money

By VIVIAN GURROLA-AMISSAH Staff Writer The born and raised Compton rapper Jayceon Taylor, also known as The Game, has just released his second album “The Documentary 2,” almost a decade after his last original album “The Documentary” that debuted in 2005.

Fans are raving over the new comeback following 2011’s “The R.E.D” album and 2012’s “Jesus Piece.”

Not only are fans considering it a comeback for the Compton rapper, but the album also brings legendary guests that deliver and make the original so memorable.

In the album, The Game brings back a lot of reinvented old hits, Dr. Dre and Ice Cube bring things back even further on “Don’t Trip” and The Notorious B.I.G.’s “Life After Death” diss track.

According to The Game, Dr. Dre had plenty of input and has had his blessing of releasing this debut.

The Game came back with a new focus, telling his west side story with more meaning and detail than ever. He has brought back highlights of the hood struggles but also celebrating being out and living a better life as an artist, father and individual.

According to The Game, his children were his motivation for this new track. He stated his confidence of his growth as a rapper over the years.

The Game stated, “I listened to my first album and everybody thinks it is so amazing, but I think I am better than that.

I listened to it and I heard all the flaws of the young me.”

In this album, The Game has a lot to rap about. “The Documentary 2,” a week

after dropping the 19 tracks on Oct. 9, The Game released a debut that he called “The Documentary 2.5,” which he’s calling the second installment of a double-disc set, totaling in 36 tracks.

Student Albert Londres was asked for his thoughts on the new album and said, “The record was impressive, especially bringing all the rappers that he [featured made] the whole album come to life.”

“The Documentary 2” features Original Gangster’s hip-hop artists from Snoop Dogg, Diddy, Q-Tip, Drake, Kendrick Lamar and many more.

The Game has never lacked in selfconfidence when it comes to rapping, but is “The Documentary 2” better than “The Documentary?”

“I feel like The Game tried too hard, he features too many people and I feel that he brings back old music because he’s fresh out of ideas,” said student Jason Gomez.

This new album deals with The Game looking back on his career and how far he’s made it going into the second decade of his career.

It’s safe to say The Game has and will always stay confident when it comes to his rapping skills.

According to Pitchfork media, the biggest lie The Game keeps telling us is that any album he makes is definitely going to be his last.

His follow-up to his 2005 debut “The Documentary,” is hoping to continue the legacy of his hometown Compton. Ten years later “The Documentary 2,” has marked new expectations for West Coast rap and has left an impression The Game knew he would always encounter with his fans.

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Burned into my retina for years

By ESSENCE DENNIS Asst. A&E Editor Oct. 15, 2015 was something I was definitely not mentally prepared for. From the glitter, to the musical, to the costume contest and the topless dancer. This was something that will be burned into my retina for years.

From the American Director and screenwriter who brought us the “Saw” trilogy as well as the American actor and writer Terrance Zdunich, comes “Alleluia!

The Devil’s Carnival.”

These filmmakers brought to life a living nutcracker, introduced a God that in turn was a dictator and a Devil that was surprisingly loving, and opened the show by shouting “HAIL SATAN!” The film was 1 hour and 30 minutes of excessive glitter, caked on makeup as if it were meant to be set on stage live and too many corsets to count, with lots of objectification of women’s bodies throughout.

When I arrived I was ambushed with a live dancing woman that was stripping with a bright red wig and pasties over her nipples in short red shorts.

She held balloons in front of her chest for a few minutes until the last note of a

song ended and she released them into the air of the theater.

I was in for a wild ride as I struggled to find a seat; Bright pink and purple wigs, lacy fishnets and tons of face paint to look like the characters in the film began to flood the theater.

Once the film started my ears were on fire from the screaming/singing that greeted me with a ton of people on a ship with the devil and a white woman bloody and whipped.

Within minutes of the film starting the audience was screaming words at the screen as if the actors could hear them.

They clapped for nearly every character that they knew (which I had no clue about).

At one point, nearly the entire audience stood up and began dancing when a song about driving a ship came on.

The jokes were of those that if you didn’t watch the first movie you were lost on why the audience was cackling so loud and for so long.

The film deals with the Devil, played

by Terrance Zdunich, trying to start a war with God, played by Paul Sorvino.

The cast is full of interesting characters and actors you’d be surprised were a part of the production, like David Hassel-

hoff who was “the designer,” and rapper Tech N9ne, who studded a gold encrusted headband over a bald head and a goatee full of golden glitter.

The film is set to seem as if it’s in the 40s, besides the fact that one of the character gets caught trying to read a book that has an apple on it, which an audience member screamed was “THE MAC BOOK.” She’s eventually beaten and sent to Hell (because this book was banned by God) and Hell just so happens to be a carnival run by the Devil.

Alleluia! failed to hold my attention, but I thought the movie was coming to a climax. A huge war was going to break out, when everyone was singing and one of the “angels” who was called an agent was being tortured by a demon ex-angel that was on his back. But nothing happened. There was a ton of loud exciting singing and then the credits rolled. Overall, the film was aesthetically interesting, with flashy colors and so much GLITTER was everywhere y o u couldn’t help but feel like you were in a different world watching the film. But it is definitely one for people who enjoy ‘cult’ films. They’re made for a particular kind

of audience and it will most likely not meet the masses. But if you like that sort of wacky acting, with lots of singing then Alleluia! The Devil’s Carnival is totally the film for you!

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Top 5 albums that rocked their way to Coyotes’ hearts

By ABEL ARRIOLA Staff Writer Rock ‘N’ Roll is hitting us with a comeback.

Here is a description of the top rock n roll albums of 2015.

With a band like Bring Me the Horizon you never know what’s in store.

Known for their hardcore and heavy metal sound from their first studio album until now, they have committed to their fifth studio album “That’s The Spirit.”

They’ve been so successful over the years that they now hold the title as having one of the top albums of 2015, according to rock ‘n’ roll website Loudwire.com From their walls of death to massive mosh pits, Bring Me the Horizon brings out a different form of adrenaline out of their fans.

“It was pretty sick attending one of their live shows, I got beat up pretty bad in the pits, but f*** it, it’s rock!” said student Christian Garza.

With that being said, they continue to bring out destruction with “That’s The Spirit,” so make sure to grab a copy. Rock n roll legends Iron Maiden embody a spirit of fearless creative independence, and yet do it again with their album “The Book of Souls.” They

were founded in the mid 70s, and over the past 40 years, they have come a long way and continue to provide us with quality music and consistently hold top albums.

“Unerring quality and power to their name Iron Maiden have more than earned their proudly held status as one of the most influential and revered bands of all time.” according to IronMaiden.com.

Legendary Iron Maiden does it again with their album “The Book of Souls.”

Fall Out Boy, one of the biggest bands in emo-pop according to The Rolling Stones, attracts teenagers from all parts of the world.

After taking a break and doing solo projects, they made a comeback and composed their sixth studio album “American Beauty/American Psycho” Since it’s been two years since releasing an album, the “fan-girling” begins all over again.

“Fall Out Boy is unique and cool, from their videos to their music. They make it enjoyable to both listen and watch their videos since they are an entertaining band,” said student Fabiola De Casas.

If De Casas feels this way about them, then their album “American Beauty/American Psycho” would bring the same reaction to all their fans.

“This might not be the Fall Out Boy we want, but it’s the only Fall Out Boy we’ve got. And when

it’s this thrilling, it’s hard to care much where the distortion’s gone,” said Paste Magazine.

It is safe to say that they still have it in them to keep creating top albums.

Muse, the power trio from England, has become one of the most popular bands in the world after finally breaking through to the United States.

“Drones’ is truly a guilty pleasure, like watching The Daily Show and knowing Jon Stewarts best jokes start with someone else’s colossal error or hurt. Their concept here is even darker,” as said in The Rolling Stones.

“Drones” brings out terrifying sounds that will give you frightening chills as if you were walking alone in a dark alley at midnight.

Lastly, the head banging, heavy metal band Five Finger Death Punch.

“One thing 5FDP [has] always done is persevere, becoming one of the most successful bands in heavy music without a lot of love from critics and downright hostility from certain music fans,” according to the Loudwire.

Similar to Bring Me the Horizon, their music is heavy and creates disaster in the crowds, a beautiful disaster people enjoy.

These five bands have some of the top rock albums of 2015.

You can get their albums on iTunes and see what they are about.

Photo courtesy of Fanart.tv, heavymag.com.au, nerdophiles.com, mychordbook.com, and maddogradiolive.com.

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Students project their interest in movies What makes a good film nowadays?

By MELANIE LIMON Staff Writer CSUSB students reveal their true love for odd-ball sci-fi horror movies and thought provoking romance films.

When it comes down to it, what makes us want to go see a movie? Is it the plot? Is it the actors or is it all the hype that is correlated with the movie?

“When I go watch a movie, I look for depth. I don’t like movies that are super predictable or that want to just entertain. They have to be thought provoking and just different.” said fourth year Kinesiology major, Celina Delgado.

She continues, “My favorite movie is “500 Days of Summer” because it doesn’t sugarcoat anything.

That’s how I like movies to be. They have to be realistic.”

When asked about what makes her want to watch a movie student, Jessica Magaña said, “Engagement, it needs to capture my attention from beginning to end, I prefer to watch a movie that has a message to give, if it’s based on a real life story situation that’s even better.”

Some students look for the message and the meaning that a movie is trying to portray in order to capti-

vate their mind, keep them interested while others can agree that suspense, excitement and the gorgeous actors is what captivates the audience.

“What makes me want to watch a movie is the action, excitement and thrill. What grabs my attention are the sexy actresses such as Emma Stone, Cameron Diaz and Lucy Lu,” said movie enthusiast, Jorge Valletiera.

But what is it about the actors that makes us want to go see a film?

Perhaps it’s the high celebrity status that an actor/actress has or their actual performance in the movies.

Maybe it is a deep desire of envisioning ourselves within the story line or it can be us simply falling in love with the idea of an actor portraying a certain character. Delgado said, “A lot of people only pay attention to actors they are familiar with and based on that, they will decide whether or not to watch a movie,” she continued, “I don’t pay attention to the actors because every actor has a good role and a bad role, so I choose [not] to watch a movie because a well-known actor is in it.”

She also mentions how good movies such as independent films, don’t get that much recognition because they are not promoted as mainstream movies are.

Student, Alejandro Lazo agrees

that the reason some movies get more attention than others is due to how much popularity their production company has.

Do directors and producers have anything to do with why certain movies get more recognition than others?

I think most of us can agree that if a famous director or producer has made hit films that have topped the box office charts that we’ve loved, then we are more likely to watch another film by them just because they directed/produced it.

From personal experience I can say that I saw “The Purge” mainly because Jason Blum was one of the producers. He had previously produced some of my favorite horror movies such as “Insidious” and “Sinister.”

Others however, agree that the trailer has a lot to do with gaining viewers and that if a friend recommends a movie then they’ll definitely watch it.

“As long as the trailer catches my attention I’ll watch it, or if someone recommends a particular movie than I’ll watch it.” said Magana.

With millions of movies out there for us to see, we hold the ability to watch any solely based on others’ recommendations or even dig into a creepy sci-fi horror film, because our options are endless.

Photo courtesy of pamelasalzman.com

Plus-size is beautiful too

By JUSTINE LOPEZ Staff Writer

The image of what a perfect women is suppose to look like is revamping itself and the thick, curvy girls are in.

Actresses such as Amy Schumer, Lena Dunham and Mindy Kaling have come along and made beautiful ladies of their size feel comfortable in their own skin.

The media has instilled in our minds what a beautiful woman is one who is thin.

Plus sized women were made to feel as if they didn’t exist or they could not be successful because of their appearance and often discriminated against, especially in the work industry.

These three successful women, Schumer, Dunham, and Kaling have all dealt with weight issues and have opened the doors for the thick ladies out there trying to make a name for themselves.

Actress/Comedian Amy Schumer explained in an interview with Today, “Sometimes I would just want to throw in the towel and be like, ‘I’m not going to do stand-up tonight.’ ” If the pressure of the media made one of the most famous comedians and feminists feel less of a woman, imagine how they can make inspiring actresses feel.

Talk about a great introduction to the entertainment industry. Schumer also shared that at one of her first auditions, she was told to either lose weight or gain enough weight to have the role of the fat friend.

However that was not the case when

Photos courtesy of Flare, Elle and Glamour Magazine

Mindy Kaling, Amy Schumer and Lena Dunham (left to right) flaunt on the cover of high end fashion magazines. she landed the leading role in the multimillion dollar movie, “Trainwreck.”

Feminist activist Dunham has also expressed her thoughts on women worrying about their appearance.

In an interview on buzzfeed.com, she talked about her weekly newsletter for young women, Lenny. She stated, “women

spend so much time trying to align themselves with an image in the media that they can’t match. Their hostility towards themselves and others becomes overwhelming.”

Those emotions of feeling hostile and overwhelmed effects a women’s confidence more than many would think, thus effecting her ability to try to get a job or in-

teract with others, breaking her confidence even more. It then continues as a never ending cycle.

Dunham was a victim of these feelings, as she says to People Magazine,” When i got out of college i thought, ‘what am i gonna do? No one’s gonna hire me, I’m a fat girl.’ ” She shares that her eating was so restricted she landed herself in the hospital.

“It’s a sad world we live in when a women stresses about her physical appearance that they will risk their own life to be up to par with someone else “expectations,” CSUSB student, Angela Gomez, expressed.

Actress and writer Kaling has also joined the group of ladies who are content with their figure. One of her first experiences in the entertainment industry was no walk in the park.

Kaling was once offered her own network show as a writer, however she needed to audition first.

She was quickly denied and told she wasn’t attractive enough. The unnamed TV network must be laughing now since Kaling has her own sitcom show, “The Mindy Project” and numerous books to add to her name.

Plenty of companies can lose out on opportunity due to not hiring a woman because of her physical appearance not knowing the strong work ethic they have to offer.

These “fat” restrictions have to end.

Women of all sizes need to feel empowered and go conquer their dreams.

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The only good thing was the popcorn

By JAMEY JOHNSON Staff Writer While some films triumphed this year, unfortunately some films will soon be forgotten.

2015 was a huge year for film and many new movies came out with high expectations The five movies, “Hot Pursuit,” “We Are Your Friends,” “Fantastic Four,” and “Tomorrowland” flopped not only with movie fans but with sales as well.

The movie “Hot Pursuit” was more of like a hot mess.

According to Forbes Magazine, the movie bombed because it was “terrible, plain, and simple.”

With actresses like Reese Witherspoon and Sofia Vergara, you would think it would be a pretty good film considering their films in the past like the “Legally Blonde series and Madea Goes To Jail.”

The police comedy earned just an estimated $13.3 million with a budget of $35 million.

Some would say it is a pale copy of “The Heat.”

“Tomorrowland” is a Walt Disney film featuring the iconic George Clooney.

This just goes to show that no matter how big of a star or how much the ladies love your good looks, it is not a good predictor of success.

It was meant to be a kid friendly movie and seem original, but that did not happen with the marketing sales only turning up $92 million and having a $190 million budget.

“Fantastic Four” is a more popular movie so one would assume it would not be such a big disappointment.

Being such a hyped-up movie, one would assume that “Fantastic Four” would not disappoint. Wrong.

The film sold $52 million after having a $120 million budget.

People were not interested in this remake. Rarely are the remakes as good as the original because of the different characters that do not live up to the authenticity of the first characters.

This one in particular seemed generic after watching the trailer.

Photos courtesy of cdn.faveable.com

“I would rather wait for it to come out online than waste my time watching what I already know (for people who have seen the first one) with little to no action scenes,” said student Andi Jackson.

Despite all the social media activity geared towards promoting the movie “We Are Your Friends,” it still did not live up to its expectations.

“The film earned the title of worst opening of all time from a Hollywood studio title released in 2,000 or more theaters,” according to Cinema Blend.

The reasons why these movies flopped is because “they have no originality and they’re basically the same ideas with different actors and slightly different plots,” said student Lucca Delaney.

Hopefully 2016 will be better when it comes to movie popularity and success, but of course, there will never be a perfect year. Although these films were quite disappointing we continue to learn from them.

We need the rotten tomatoes to remember what it is about the good ones that we love so much.

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CSUSB athletes: What they eat and how they exercise Many athletes follow a high carbohydrate diet because they are continuously fueling their body with the essentials they need to perform to the best of their abilities.

SIERRA MARRERO Staff Writer

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owever, many athletes also just eat whatever they want.

“I don’t really have a certain diet. I can just eat anything because I have a fast metabolism,” said freshmen sprinter Sinclair Watson.

In Watson’s diet she includes mainly fish and chicken, and says that she has to “eat meat on a daily basis”.

“I eat everything grilled, not fried,” said Watson.

Hand in hand with her healthy diet, Watson likes to stay in tip top shape to develop more core and maintain endurance in her running to enhance her sprinting abilities.

“I usually run two miles in the morning and then after that I do ab workouts for five minutes. It’s this program I do,” said Watson.

Soccer players Tiffany Lange and Denae Verdine said that they don’t have a set diet routine either.

Lange said, “I eat a lot of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and snack on protein bars during the day.”

Denae said, “I usually eat whatever my mom cooks for dinner.

Anything from chicken to pasta.”

As for their exercise routine outside of practice, they do abs “maybe once a month”.

Other athletes stay focused on a

very high carbohydrate diet. For them, a disciplined routine during the season and off season is essential.

Senior baseball pitcher Parks Smithey said, “I wake up around 6 am. I eat four eggs, and have either oatmeal or yogurt, and if its yogurt I put granola in it.”

After Smithey lifts weights, he drinks half a gallon of chocolate milk. But his routine does not stop there.

Smithey said, “for snacks I eat beef jerky, turkey sandwhiches, and

veggies about two times a day. After practice I make ravioli and later for dinner fix chicken or steak.”

With a high carbohydrate diet, Smithey believes that hes able to “rebuild” after his body has broken down and create energy.

Smithey mentioned his daily diet ends by consuming a peanut butter and jelly sandwhich with one cup of chocolate milk before bed.

Similarly, the diet routine of basketball players is just as disciplined as baseball.

Junior basketball power forward Taj Adams explains that he starts his diet routine early in the morning.

“Breakfast is the most important meal of the day because it gets the day started and gives me the energy to get through my activities. I make pancakes, eggs,bacon, and toast,” said Adams.

Adams said, “quite often I eat everything from cheeseburgers,ice cream,and pizza.”

“I choose a high carbohydrate diet so I can replace all of the energy my body used to perform at a high level. Being as active as I am I need to make sure my body has the fuel it needs to be successful,” said Adams.

The idea of having to refuel the body of lost carbs seems to be persistent throughout all of the athletes. If they did not eat as much carbohydrates as they consume,their body would not perform to optimum ability.

Pitcher Josh Murtha, said that his diet is very important.

“My diet affects my life in a positive way. I feel like I have more energy, I’m more focused and I’m not getting as tired throughout the day,” said Murtha.

Murtha explained that, “ the more you exercise the better you feel mentally and physically.”

Adams recommends non-athletes to work out at least five days a week and to eat three solid meals a day.

“Any exercise that gets blood flowing is helpful to the body,” said Adams.

Photo courtesy of the USDA

Coyotes fall short against Wildcats KIARA PAUL Staff Writer The men’s soccer team put up an exceptional fight against the Chico State Wildcats during last Sunday’s game on Oct. 18.

Although the Coyotes hustled and gave every ounce of effort they had, they fell short, with the Wildcats winning 2-1.

The Wildcats’ aggression and attack on the Coyotes was the main factor in the win.

The Coyotes started the game strong, defending their goal from any Wildcat attempts to get the ball close enough for a shot.

Twenty-three minutes into the game, the Wildcats’ Omar Nuno and Coyotes’ Erik Gustaffson and Diego Mendoza had all kicked corners, none resulting in a goal.

The tension thickened on the field as the Wildcats headed for the Coyotes’ goal, a shot from Wildcats’ Esten Schroder brought uneasiness, but a save by Coyotes’ goalie Ivan Sanchez had all Coyote fans cheering.

With the last save lingering, the Coyotes kept up the fight, holding off the Wildcats for as long as they could.

Coyote defense on edge, the Wildcats pushed forward. Wildcat Jesus Ramos made his way toward the Coyote goal.

With an assist from Wildcat Carter Johnson, Ramos completed a shot giving the Wildcats the first goal of the

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game.

Dissatisfied, the Coyotes continued to give forth all their effort.

With two attempted shots by Luca Falcone, the first half wrapped up. Wildcats lead 1-0.

The start of the second half brought out the Coyotes A-game.

In the first five minutes, Coyotes’ Diego Casillas and Falcone drove forward toward the Wildcats’ goal. With an assist from Falcone, Casillas shot the first goal for the Coyotes.

Coyotes and Wildcats tied 1-1.

As the Coyotes rejoiced, they advanced their attack with two more attempted shots by Casillas and Tony Lo. Then two more attempted shots by Falcone, one wide

and the other saved by Wildcats’ goalie Andrew Matthews.

The Coyotes endure the Wildcats’ drive to their goal with another save by Coyote goalie Ivan Sanchez.

With the game coming down to the wire, the Coyotes and Wildcats struggled to keep the other team from scoring the winning goal.

Unfortunately, Wildcat Dylan Wakefield bypassed Coyote defense’s greatest efforts, scoring a second goal.

Wildcats lead 2-1. The Coyotes devastated by the goal, now begun to push harder than ever.

Real hustle could be seen by every player on the team.

Within the last 10 minutes, four shots were attempted by the Coyotes: A high shot by Casillas, blocked shot by Hieu Ngo, wide shot by Lo, and the last shot by Falcone that was saved by Wildcat goalie Andrew Matthews.

The last hope for the Coyotes was a corner kick by Jose Gonzales.

Despite all efforts, the Coyotes were unable to make a second goal in order to tie the game.

While the Wildcats celebrated their third win, Coyotes were most definitely bummed.

“It’s disappointing,” said Falcone, after all the attempts and the hustle his teammates showed, it’s hard to not come out with a win.

Coyotes’ record in the CCAA is 10 out of 13 schools, with 1 win, 4 loses, and 3 ties.

The Coyotes’ next game is against the San Francisco State Gators, Friday Oct. 23.

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Women’s soccer shutout by Wildcats

Midfielder Amanda Lopez (21) attempts one of fifteen shots between the two teams at Coyote Premiere Field. Wildcats’ forward Brooke Coelho (26) braces to stop the ball on defense.

LUIS ESCOBAR Staff Writer The ladies of Coyote soccer suffered a 3-0 loss against the Chico State Wildcats on Sunday Oct. 12 here at home on the Coyote Premiere Field.

The Wildcats were able to drive three goals into the back of the Coyote’s net within these 90 minutes, leaving the women’s soccer team with their 4th loss in a row, also giving them a record of 4-7-3 overall and 3-4-1 in the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA).

“I think we did very well, we just didn’t capitalize on our chances, but it’s okay because we’re getting better every game and that’s all that matters,” said sophomore left and right back Ebony Squier.

Our Coyotes were able to fire off four shots in the first half, unfortunately none were able to fly past the opposing goal keeper.

The first attempted goal came quick in the fifth minute by senior Midfielder

Melanie Aguayo, rocketing just wide of the Wildcat’s goal post.

Just a few moments later came another Coyote shot from freshman Defender Denae Verdine.

Verdine was able to make perfect contact with the ball, sending it on target towards the Widlcat’s net, but was saved by the opposing keeper Mackenzie Boulton.

The crowd jumped out of their seats in hopes of a goal when a third shot from Aguayo flew to the upper right corner and bounced off of the crossbar.

Junior Goalkeeper Emily Whyte was able to successfully defend her goal post from a total of five shots within the first half, only letting one fly past her at the 37 minute mark of the first half.

It was an intense one-on-one battle between the Wildcat’s Pooja Patel and Whyte, however Whyte was unable to get a touch on the ball which sailed right passed her from 15 yards out.

With a total of seven shots from the Wildcats and four from the Coyotes, the

first half of the game was keeping everybody eager to see what the second half would bring.

“I think we performed fine the first half, but the second half we didn’t come out as strong,” said junior Center Midfielder Paige Kang, “I wish we would have worked hard the whole game.”

It was an eventful second half of the game with a total of 15 shots coming together from the two teams.

Aguayo was once again finding herself in the right position to attempt to fire the ball into the goal, which would have tied the game up.

Two consecutive shots came from Aguayo, both within the 55 minute mark of the game, however both attempts were blocked by the Wildcat’s keeper.

Just a few moments after Aguayo’s shots, Chico State’s Lindsey Dias had a one-on-one breakaway with Whyte.

Dias’ shot rolled just under Whyte’s attempted save, sliding over the bottom right of the goal line.

Midfielder Nicki Argentieri attempts a corner kick.

Luis Escobar | Chronicle Photos

The Yotes huddle to pump each other up for the next play.

A third goal came when Wildcat’s Patel managed to break through the Coyote’s defense, and once again the ball flew just high of Whyte’s reach.

Frat flag football = Friday fun YESICA CHAVEZ Staff Writer Fraternities from the International Fraternity Council (IFC) at CSUSB compete quarterly in the Sports Fraternity League Intramural in an effort to win the IFC Sports Trophy.

“This years IFC league seems to be a little more interesting, there’s a lot new members coming into these organizations, I’m excited to see how it turns out,” said Kevin Kleine of Delta Sigma Phi. The Sports Fraternity League Intramurals includes flag football, softball, dodgeball, soccer, and volleyball. Games are held every Friday in the evening.

Fraternities prepare each quarter to be the best.

Every quarter two different sports are played. The scores are calculated, and at the end of the year the Fraternity with the most points becomes the title holder of

the IFC Trophy.

Organizations involved in the Fraternity League Intramurals include: Delta Sigma Phi, Sigma Chi, Sigma Nu, Sigma Phi Epsilon, and for the first year ever Kappa Sigma.

“We expected it to be competitive, but it’s a little more competitive than we thought, we just need to prepare more. It’s going pretty good for our first time,” said Alex Solorio of Kappa Sigma.

This quarter the fraternities are competing in flag football and volleyball. Flag football playoffs started October 23.

Sigma Nu and Simga Phi Epsilon are tied with records of 3-1.

Last years IFC Sports Trophy winner was Sigma Nu with the most points.

Sigma Chi had the most wins overall.

Come out and support your IFC fraternities on Fridays at the CSUSB Lower field.

Members of Delta Sigma Phi and Kappa Sigma huddle around the referee before the game begins.

Yesica Chavez | Chronicle Photo

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Coyotes defeat Otters to continue streak ANISSA VASQUEZ Staff Writer Coyotes Volleyball continue their winning streak as they move to number 22 in the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA).

The Coyotes headed up north to Seaside, California and defeated the Cal State Monterey (CSUMB) Bay Otters on Saturday Oct. 17.

Coach Kim Cherniss said, “we did a great job with our ball control skills, allowing our offense to be very efficient.

Our serve and receive game allowed us to be in control of the match from beginning to end.”

The Coyotes won all three rounds with a score of 25-15, 25-19, and 25-15.

The Coyotes have now improved their record to 17-3 overall and 10-2 CCAA. The Otters started off with the serve and an attack error by Coyote Alexandra Torline gave the Otters an early lead.

It did not last long.

The Coyotes would take control of the ball and dominate.

Coyotes and Otters tied the match at 1-1 and 2-2 in the opening set.

The Otters had a lead at 2-1.

After a kill from Ashley Solis, the Coyotes never trailed after taking a 3-2 lead in the opening set.

The Coyotes took a 7-2 lead over the Otters quickly in the first half.

The Otters tried to recover and battle, but the damage was already done.

Torline was once again the star player of the night.

She led the Coyotes with 15 kills in their sixth straight victory.

Cherniss is very proud of the performance of Torline in October.

“She is a force to be reckoned with for

the other side of the net,” stated Cherniss.

Junior Abbey Vollkommer pounded four service aces which is a serve that lands in the opponent’s court with or without being touched.

Going into the second round Coyotes were ready to keep their momentum going.

After a few plays, the Coyotes took an early lead over the Otters 3-1.

After a service error by Kaitlyn Christner, it was all downhill for the Otters.

The Otters could not find their rhythm in time to win the round, losing 25-19.

In the second round, Torline again lead in kills, this time with six and Vollkommer had two aces.

Going into the final round Coyotes were looking for a clean sweep over the Otters.

This was the last chance for the Otters.

CSUMB started with the serve, hoping that they could turn things around.

But just like that, the Otters were already trailing the Coyotes.

Both teams battled it out, however the Otters were unable to score.

A few plays later the Otters were able to get points across the board.

However, the Otters were not able to catch up to the Coyotes who were leading 18-5.

As hard as they fought the Otters were not able to overcome the point deficit that they were in and lost the final round 25-15.

CSUMB kill leaders were from Anela Visesio with 13 and Jessica Malcolm with nine.

CSUSB Alum Frank Garcia said, “I am glad to see the volleyball team doing well this season, I hope they continue to do well and bring home another win!”

Coyotes are trying to improve their winning streak and get the 18th win of the season.

Photos courtesy of Ben Delgado

Middle back Brenna McIntosh (22) spikes the ball, placing the Coyotes number 22 in CCAA play.

“[Alexandrea Torline] is a force to be reckoned with for the other side of the net.”

CCSUSB SUS Coach Coac Kim Cherniss C e ss

Upcoming games • Fri, Oct 30 vs Cal State Monterey Bay • Sat, Oct 31 vs Cal Poly Pomona • Fri, Nov 6 @ Chico State • Sat, Nov 7 @ Cal State Stanislaus • Fri, Now 13 @ Cal State L.A. • Sat, Nov 14 @ Cal State guez Hills

Alexandra Torline (17) punches the ball over the opposing player’s hands leading the Coyotes to victory.

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