Coyote Chronicle

Ultimate Uno scores

Fri, 30 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It was a simple card game and yet it turned into a social success.

"Considering that this was our first Uno tournament, which wasn't something everybody knew about, it was very successful," said Vanessa Greenwood, the Santos Manuel Student Union's main desk representative.

The boys and girls of summer

Fri, 30 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Finals are right around the corner and with summer approaching, CSUSB students are already making plans for the summer.

Because of the recent increases in travel costs, many students will be looking to relax over the summer break closer to home.

"This summer I will be very busy with my two jobs," said Hilary Juedes.

Take time to deal with stress

Fri, 30 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Finals are approaching and CSUSB students need to learn how to cope with stress.

A study shows that there are five major stressors for college students and two major stressors within each category, according to the College Student Journal's student stress survey.

NASA searches for signs of life once upon a time

Fri, 30 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Geometric shapes covered Mars' terrain as NASA's Phoenix Lander set down on Sunday May 25, 2008.

The Phoenix spacecraft lifted off from Kennedy Space Center in August 2007 for a 422 million-mile journey.

The three-legged lander spent its first full day in the Martian arctic plains checking its instruments in preparation for a digging mission to study whether the site could have once been habitable, according to the Associated Press (AP).

A celebration of Hip Hop

Fri, 30 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Adidas jump suits, spandex and leg warmers adorned some of the guests who attended an all hip-hop classic event on Tuesday night.

The Commencing Poetic Revelation (CPR) held a "Good Listening Hip-Hop Classic" event in the Student Union.

The night began with a full house.

"Brown and Proud"

Fri, 30 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Nicely dressed in a sports jacket and tie, Sal Castro, longtime Chicano activist, spoke to a full house at the events center in the Student Union, Tuesday, May 26.

The lecture was part of an Ethnic Studies Round-table event entitled "Brown and Proud, 40 Years of Chicano Activism.

Spotlight on Native American culture

Fri, 30 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Cross Cultural Center and the San Manuel Tribal Unity and Cultural Awareness Program will celebrate the yearly California Indian Cultural Awareness Conference for the Commemoration of the state Native American Day on Sep. 22-26.

"The goal of the conference is to provide the kids with an educational experience and an opportunity to learn about the Native American Culture," said Mario Garcia, a graduate assistant at the Cross Cultural Center.

Parking costs a pretty penny

Fri, 30 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

CSUSB's monthly parking rates will increase from $24 per month to $28, while daily rates will go up from $4 to $5 effective July 1.

Parking fees are used exclusively for the construction, operation and maintenance of parking facilities.

The final phase of CSUSB's planned parking fee program will complete funding for a new campus loop road and for two new campus parking structures.

The next step

Fri, 30 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Now that you've spent countless nights studying and thousands of dollars in education, here's a list of the hottest careers, according to a student and teacher website.

Physician's assistants and network system analysts topped the list of the "Ten Hottest Careers for College Graduates," according to College Board.

Water efficiency comes to the forefront

Fri, 30 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Forget about long showers, sprinkler systems and bathing the dog. By Jan. 1, 2009, Assembly Bill 1881 will require the State Department of Water Resources (DWR) to update the model of efficient landscape water usage for the entire state of California.

According to the bill, by Jan.

Student leaders honored

Fri, 30 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The winning awards went to students and advisors who best represented their organizations exceptionally throughout the year on May 29.

Student leadership and development (SLD) hosted their annual awards and appreciation reception honoring CSUSB student leaders, advisers and student organizations Thursday night.

Student athletes at CSUSB not the stereotypical blockheads

Fri, 30 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

There is a myth on college campuses that student-athletes receive a free pass when it comes to academics.

That myth doesn't apply at CSUSB.

Over 50 percent of CSUSB's student athletes earned a 3.0 GPA or above this year, according to CSUSB athletics compliance coordinator Cita Jones.

The Lakers are back in action

Fri, 30 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Lakers are back and Kobe Bryant becomes the brightest star in a city full of them.

Was there anything better for a Laker fan than hearing the loud MVP chants for Kobe ring through the Staples Center as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the San Antonio Spurs, Thursday, 100-92.

One 'Yote says goodbye to golf

Fri, 30 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As Dane Bagnell swung his club and stepped off the green for the last time as a Coyote, he realized he would not change a thing about his final season.

The team made it where they needed to be. It was a struggle, but the Coyote's made it to the NCAA National Championship in Houston, TX.

Elements and evolution

Fri, 30 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Some rock bands exist to make money. For others, the ego-inflating rush of seeing your face on a magazine is the true motivation. For Orange County's Thrice, the only thrill that matters is the joy of creation and performance. Over the last seven years, Dustin Kensrue, Teppei Teranishi and Eddie and Riley Breckinridge have proven several times over that they are capable of the sacrifice and skin-shedding versatility that only true artists possess.

Film legend lost

Fri, 30 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Director and actor Sydney Pollack left a significant mark on the Hollywood Hall of Fame with his countless performances and accomplishments in the film industry. Pollack died of cancer May 26, 2008 at his home in Pacific Palisades, Calif.

Pollack, 73, was an Academy-Award-winning director, producer, actor and writer who directed and produced over 40 films.

Never too old for adventure

Fri, 30 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

After a 19-year hiatus, Indiana Jones whipped the box office competition with "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull." In it's opening weekend, the film went to number one and made $311 million world wide in box office sales according to the Associated Press.

Ball and chain weighs down Usher's new album

Fri, 30 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Multi-platinum artist Usher was a 14-year-old boy singing about grown folks' business when he burst onto the scene in 1994 with his self-titled debut album.

Then, Sean "Diddy" Combs co-produced album spawned Usher's first hit, "Think of You," and launched the baby faced singer into super stardom.

Helen Hunt steps into a new role

Fri, 30 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

"Then She Found Me" marks the directorial debut of actress Helen Hunt. Unlike most actors who become self-indulgent when they helm their first feature, Helen delivers a well-crafted romantic comedy. The film is charming with moments that warm the heart, a great go at the romantic comedy genre.

Not as bad as all that

Fri, 30 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Writing essays can often seem overwhelming and time-consuming.

Most communications majors make a huge mistake when deciding their elective classes and automatically rule out writing for the Coyote Chronicle.

Communications majors have to fulfill practicum requirements, giving them the option of doing internships, community service, working for Coyote Radio, or writing for the Chronicle.

And the world spins madly on

Fri, 30 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As I say goodbye to another school year, I realize that when the quarter ends the
world never stops. It keeps on turning and turning.

As the world turns, I stop to think about our lives today. Everything is out of control,nothing is as it seems.

Just last week President Bush's former press secretary Scott McClellan stated that the administration's justification for the war in Iraq relied on "propaganda.