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Meet the Editors Spring 2010

   The Coyote Chronicle is Published every Friday for distribution on Monday during the academic session by the Communications department.
     The opinions expressed in the Chronicle are those of the student writers and editors and do not reflect the views of the university, its faculty, or any other person or institution unless expressly noted.
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     The Chronicle is proud to remain as "The independent student voice of California State University, San Bernardino for 43 years."

Management:

Ken Dillard-Editor-in-Chief-
coyoteexecutiveeditor@gmail.com

Melanie Hunter-Managing Editor-
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News Section:

Richard Bowie-News Editor-
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Justin Udenze-Assistant News Editor

Features Section:

Elena Martinez-Features Editor-
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Entertainment Section:

Justin Ivey-Entertainment Editor-
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Opinions Section:

Eric Brown-Opinions and Online Editor-
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Jeannette Monroy-Assistant Opinions Editor

Sports Section:

Chris Baker-Sports Editor-
coyotesportseditor@gmail.com

Jesus Romero-Assistant Sports Editor

Production:

Monique McKinley-Photo Editor-
coyotephotoeditor@gmail.com

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News Stories

SOAR 2 Success at CSUSB

CSUSB's freshman orientation program, entitled SOAR 2 Success began on July 12, 2010 as many new students experienced life on campus for the first time. SOAR, stands for student orientation, advising and registration and has evolved as a program to be more than just a how to for new students to a unique and indulging experience.

Further Fall Fees

CSU Board of Trustees votes to raise fees again to help aid budget

Crucial primaries unnocticed by CSUSB students

Many CSUSB students are unaware and unprepared for the state primaries to be held tomorrow, June 8. Students are not the only ones that have voter apathy when it comes to the primaries. Citizens as a whole are more likely to vote in the general elections in November than in the primaries.

University philanthropists honored with doctorates

Together Betty M. Barker and James R. Watson have contributed over $38 million to various educational programs at CSUSB and both will receive an Honorary Doctorate Letters degree at two separate commencements this year.

Crude Methods

Update on the BP oil spill

New problems for British Petroleum (BP) arise while efforts to contain the oil spill continue. The Gulf spill has officially been declared “the worst environmental disaster in American history,” according to csmonitor.com. This spill has already killed 11 and the total cost of loss continues to rise despite efforts to stop the leak.

Project Reverberate echoes hope

Students and local foundation partner up to raise awareness

Mahatma Gandhi said, “You must be the change you wish to see in the world,” and for a public relations class at CSUSB the students did just that. Project Reverberates goal was to spread awareness about the Andre Sobel River of Life (ASRL) Foundation, a nonprofit organization designed to help single parents with ill family members, and to influence our generation to help those in need.

Student performers ‘Wiz’ straight for the spotlight

The CSUSB Theatre Department closes out the academic year with their production of the Tony Award winning musical “The Wiz.”

CSUSB gives pink slipped teachers a second chance

Pink-slipped general education teachers in Inland districts are finding work through the California Teachers Corps, which is recruiting pink-slipped teachers into a special education program for an opportunity to earn credentials.

Feature Stories

Coloring by night

If you have grown up in Sothern California, it’s more than likely you have either been or had the opportunity to go to Disneyland. Now if for whatever reason you have decided that you don’t need to revisit or trek out to the happiest place on Earth, think again.

“World of Color” Disney’s newest and dazzling display of creative ingenuity is a show you can’t afford to miss.

Coyote Feature: Summer Break 2010

Whether its fun in the sun or back behind the desk, the Chronicle explores the 2010 summer for CSUSB students.

Grad style

Tradition and creativity mark commencement ceremonies

Graduation days are here again. Caps and gowns have been purchased, portraits and invitations sent out.

Summer software: The case for learning new skills on your break

This summer the last thing you may want to do is devote your time to anything but the beach, friends, family, and other summer fun.

Tumultuous time graduating

It’s a rat race trying to graduate, but with the constant budget cuts and the financial situation here on the campus, the struggle to get to the finish line may seem further and further away for some.

Coyote Feature: Who are you?

What do you desire? Who are you? What do you want to find out about yourself? During the summer break, many CSUSB students may find themselves sitting in summer school classes, going to work, traveling, visiting relatives, or just relaxing and enjoying some much needed rest and relaxation (along with a cocktail or beer).

Entertainment

Still playing with toys

Coyote Review: "Toy Story 3"

It's been over a decade since Disney and Pixar brought us back into the bedroom for the original "Toy Story" and with the third film in the series releasing last night, the magic of toys coming to lifewasn't lost on this college student.

“Sex and the City 2”

Coyote Review

“Sex and The City 2” writer and director Michael Patrick King gave fans more reason to love those four New York fashionistas, who graced the screen over a decade ago.

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“Prince of Persia” thrills audiences

“Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time,” is the second film in this year’s list of summer blockbuster movies.

Sports Articles

Coyotes, a year in review

Closing out the 2009-2010 season, ‘Yotes athletes, coaches and fans can enjoy what was accomplished

CSUSB athletics did exceptionally well this school year.

Athletes of the year

All-Americans Gene Webster Jr. and Sara Hoffman as male and female honors.

Hoffman and Webster have both proved their worth at CSUSB time and time again. They now recieve honors from the university for their commitment.

Opinion Stories

Forward slash get digital

As technology progresses, journalism faces a new era of communication

This school year might be coming to an end, and the next time you see a publication of the Chronicle will be next fall when the majority of us return, but whether or not this will remain your grandfather’s paper is something we will all have to wait to see.

No confidence in Whitman’s democracy

And the top five reasons why you should vote

I’m going to try to convince you in the next 500 words or so why you should not even cast your primary vote for Meg Whitman, but I honestly think I could make my case in less than 10.

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Saving the quarter system saves students

There has been speculation by some faculty and staff about changing the 10 week quarter system to the s16 week semester system that most of the other CSU's have.

Green lessons from the Gulf

The recent oil spill in The Gulf of Mexico creates questions as to why politicians had to cut funding for oil companies and why the former Bush administration ignored necessary safety precautions at oil rigs. It is known that British Petroleum representatives made some of their workers engage in tasks that were unsafe to speed up projects even if it were hazardous, as reported by CNN.

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