Vol. XLIII, No. 18 Monday, April 26, 2010
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Fukuzawa, Plemons vie for ASI top spot By MARYRONE SHELL Staff Writer
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Campaign signs for ASI presidential candidate and incumbent James Fukazawa have popped up all around campus. Fukazawa says one of his top concerns would be furthering his initiative of student advocacy. Election polls will be open Wednesday and Thursday.
The Associated Students Incorporated (ASI) elections are coming up on April 28 and 29 but only one executive position is in contention – ASI President. The battle royale will be held between the incumbent James Fukazawa and Justine Plemons. An interview with fifteen students indicates that there is a general lack of information students have on the candidates but this has not hindered their will to vote. “My vote can make a difference as to who wins or loses,” said Enrique Ramirez, a CSUSB freshman. A proud Fukazawa supporter, he intends to cast his vote in the upcoming elections. When it comes to voter turnout, “For the past two years it has been at a very good rate,” said Christian Martinez, the coordinator for ASI Student Elections. “Students have taken interest in ASI Elections, and it’s only looking to imSee Elections, Pg. 2
Students Save the Pub By ALLISON UPSTILL Staff Writer A student driven campaign hoping to improve and restore the campus pub has accomplished some of it's goals, as changes are being made to the establishment. “The Pub” is a bar/eatery located on the second floor of the San Manuel Student Union (SMSU), its purpose is to be a comfortable place for students to meet and hangout on campus. The overall student feedback has been that The Pub is has a great potential, but needs a lot of improvements. “[The Pub] is a spoiled piece of potential,” said student Kyle Richardson, who serves as Controller on the Board of Directors for the SMSU. Richardson has been a strong activist for changes in The Pub and was the first person on the Board of Directors to bring attention to the topic. He was unaware that there were other students that were organizing and petitioning for the same goal at the same time. “I was totally unaware that there was a concurrent movement going on,” Richardson said. “We have been working towards the same goal and not even aware of it.” Those other students were Troy Mondragon and Robert Gomez, who found other concerned students and formed an informal organization
called “Save the Pub.” In winter 2010 they handed out surveys to students to evaluate the overall student opinion of The Pub, and possible areas of improvement. The survey addressed a broad number of things like décor, advertising and student representation and entertainment. The questionnaire was given to students inside The Pub and throughout the rest of the SMSU, approximately 170 students surveyed total. Some of the results depicted overall were that students want more entertainment in the pub, an expanded menu, and wanted the beer taps to be brought back. On the other hand Mondragon noted that many students are happy with the employees, and believe that they contribute to the environment and make it personable and enjoyable experience. At the April 15 board meeting, Mondragon and Gomez presented to the board their findings from the student surveys conducted during winter quarter. This meeting was when Richardson met Mondragon, Gomez and the other students. The board has invited Mondragon to the “Pub Remodel Committee.” The active students will now be working together towards the same goal. See The Pub, Pg. 3
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Concerned students organized to form “Save the Pub.” The group rallied and has been successful in restoring the on-campus pub. Their efforts include enhancing décor and getting the selection of beers back on tap.
Summer courses still on, but with changes By MARISOL BOTELLO Staff Writer CSUSB summer session will begin June 23 with some changes to the usual format. The difference this year is that summer sessions will be offered through The College of Extended Learning. With 500 course sections from all five colleges at the San Bernardino and Palm desert campuses summer school is still on for the 2010 academic school year.
According to Tim Gahrethy, who works at The College of Extended Learning, this summer session will be “similar to other quarters” in the sense that about the same number of classes will be offered. CSUSB offers summer classes for those students who want to get ahead or stay on track with their requirements. Since classes will be held through this college, one difference is that it will be on a “self support system,” according to Gahrethy. This basically means that the state is not providing any
funds towards the cost of funding summer school. According to Gahrethy, this is not the first time this has happened. There was a similar situation in 2004. As for tuition, since summer school will be held through a “self support” system, pricing will occur differently. Fees will be based on a per-unit cost as opposed to a price for several units. See Summer school, Pg. 13
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Presidential spot up for grabs prove in years to come.” James Fukazawa, 20, a senior is ready for the occasion. He has been involved with ASI for the past four years and says he hasn’t forgotten that he is “a student first and foremost, speaking on behalf of all students.” He said he’d like to further his initiative of student advocacy. In his last term, he helped create two unprecedented school-sponsored state legislatures; one was the expansion of Cal Grant B to accommodate the mounting fees students are facing. Justine Plemons, 21, a junior has also spent the majority of her time here at CSUSB involved with ASI, most recently as the vice president of finance for the spring quarter while serving on other boards and committees. Plemons has a strong sense of what is on the minds of students and she stated that she is “aware of the low morale students are experiencing," due to the direct impact of the financial crisis. She says one of her goals is to reinvigorate the Coyote spirit and enrich the college experience with more campus activities. “She excels at everything she does and I think it would be refreshing to see a woman in office,” said Jennifer Hough, a CSUSB junior. If elected, Plemons would be the first female ASI President in 10 years. What these two candidates have in common is their desire for students to vote regardless of who they choose. Fukazawa summed it up best when he said that “because ASI is a nonprofit student organization, students are its investors and therefore should exert control.”
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Candidate Justine Plemons hopes to nab the ASI presidential position for next year. If she succeeds, she will be the first female CSUSB ASI president in over 10 years. To vote for Plemons, you must write in her name on the election ballot this Wednesday or Thursday.
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Bill could cap student fees UPDATE: After a hearing in hopes of combining four bills that would cap student fees into a single piece of legislature, The Senate education committee will meet on April 21 to make a decision on these bills according to Senator of California Dean Florez.
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CSUSB’s tech team takes three
CSUSBS’s Web design team places in all three categories of annual competition
By CHRISTOPHER HANLEY Staff Writer CSUSB’s Web design team took first place and placed third in two other categories in the 14th Annual Information Technology Competition (ITC), April 17, at the Cal Poly Pomona. The annual competition gives college students of all majors in opportunity to provide solutions that occur in one of the following categories: Business systems, computer programming, web applications development, and telecommunications. The solutions that are expected to be answered by the college students are assigned to them by high level professions in the fields listed above. “The Information Technology Competition introduces computer information systems, computer science, and computer engineering students to their future em-
ployers." Christina Wade, Web Development Case Director of ITC said. "Students who choose to compete in ITC receive industry recognition and many are offered internships and jobs because of their performances.” The competition awards cash prizes to the top three respective teams in each of the five categories listed above. The first place prize is $1000, second place is $500, and third place receives $250. The schools that competed in the ITC were CSUSB, CSU Fullerton, Cal Poly Pomona, CSU Northridge, UC Riverside, and Fresno State. CSUSB won the first place prize in the web applications development category, which focuses on the aspect of aesthetic appeal in web design as well as the applications of computer programming. The third place prize was awarded to CSUSB in both the computer forensics and
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business systems analysis team; the participants in this category were expected to provide a technology solution related to finance and sell it. The forensics field in information technology specializes in investigating crime scenes and work on internet security. “It is astounding the quality of work these motivated individuals were able to develop in just two short weeks, while balancing their academic course loads, work, and other extracurricular responsibilities,” said Wade. “Each student should be extremely proud of themselves by just choosing to compete.” The ITC is a place where students can begin networking with other students and companies across California. The event brings a wide range of companies from all over the information technology industry to meet and give students the opportunity to see what the IT industry is all about. The
ITC gives college students a chance to apply their technical skills in an environment which IT experts can examine and critique their work. The sponsors, judges, and representatives of the ITC consisted of numerous organizations and companies from Southern California Edition, CIE Studios, Hitachi Consulting, ISACA, KPMG, Raytheon, Google, Newegg, Blizzard, Toyota, and much more. The work of (MISSA) the management information systems student association hosted the ITC event. Melody Ho, Missa’s ITC Chair of 2010 said, “The IT competition is an excellent way for organizations to become involved with the educational system, business, and IT Fields.” “Their support is an encouragement to the hard-working, motivated, talented, and active students looking to follow their path to success,” she continued.
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Students fight for The Pub As of recently, there have been some changes to The Pub, including the acoustics on the ceiling, a new paint job, and CSUSB jerseys on the wall. Mark Day, Executive Director of SMSU said the next round of changes will be minor enhancements in entertainment. By the end of next month a new game system called Buzztime will be installed into The Pub, in addition to more TVs. According to Buzztime.com; “Buzztime has been engaging trivia, card and sports fans in their favorite restaurant or bar for over 25 years. When people play Buzztime games, they’re eager to stay at their Buzztime bar or restaurant as long as it takes to unwind from a hectic day or enjoy an evening of fun and competition with friends and family.” Richardson said that in addition to the physical changes within the pub, the students want better marketing and advertising for the pub. Many students do not know that it’s there, or where to find it. “Are we doing a satisfactory job in marketing? No,” Richardson continued. Day noted that if changes progress over summer 2010 and more changes are made, there is an idea of a Grand-Re-Opening of The Pub in fall 2010, but that it is contingent on student interest and support of the project. “Student interest makes things happen, I don’t know if students realize that, “Richardson said. Gomez, commented on the direct results seen from his efforts. “I’m proud of the changes that have been made to The Pub and hope that the incoming class of 2010 will be able to enjoy it even more than Troy and I.”
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On-campus fitness options offer variety, fun By JOEY MONZON Staff Writer It can seem really hard to find time and activities to stay fit when you're a college student. Luckily, our campus has lots of options to help you stay, (or get) fit. The Recreation Center, CSUSB Outdoors and intramural sports can all be fun and help students keep in shape. “I like the free weights the most,” said student Vidans Castro when discussing the Recreation Center. “I mainly go for cardio," student Ryan Morley said. For those who are not happy with lifting free weights, using weight machines, and doing routine cardio, the center offers more. It hosts the Ironcoyote Triathlon Challenge. The challenge consists of 2.4 miles of swimming, 112 miles of biking, and 26.2 miles of running. The center also offers Aqua Aerobics classes, a climbing wall, a personal trainer preparation course, and much more. All of these can help keep you fit, or even start you on the process of getting fit. Slack Line lessons are also offered by the center and take place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3 to 5 p.m. Slack Line is like tight rope walking
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Slack line instructor Heather Dugas balances as she walks the line. Students have numerous fitness options on campus. but more difficult because the slack line is more flexible, making it much harder to balance. “It's great for legs, core, and balance,” said Heather Dugas, a slack line instructor. She also said that once a person can keep their balance the rest is not very hard at all. Maybe you don’t want to be commit-
ted to anything or you just want to try something out once. The Recreation Center also offers equipment rentals to use on the fields for various sports. If none of this interests you then there is still much more you can do. Maybe you are the type of person that wants some structure and sets out to win and be the best.
If so, you may like intramural sports. Intramural sports are sports teams and competitions that stay within the school. Thus, a single person can sign up and so can a group of friends to compete against classmates. The intramural sports program offers team sports such as basketball, flag football, dodge ball, and many more. If you are more interested in working out alone, solo sports are also offered. There is a badminton tournament, ping pong, and intramural tennis, just to name a few. CSUSB Outdoors also offers activities which can help anyone stay active and fit. The program offers an intro to climbing weekend, kayaking, hiking, and snorkeling. “I'm actually looking forward to the rock climbing," said student Stephen Leon, who said he was also anticipating the surfing and SCUBA programs. If you believe working out is mundane and there is no way to keep fit that suits your busy college schedule, you'll soon find that there are plenty of fun ways to work out right here on campus. And the variety of activities on campus make it impossible to say that working out is boring or mundane. Our campus offers you little excuse to not get involved and get fit!
Meat-free Coyotes: A vegetarian’s guide to eating on campus By CALI CARTER Staff Writer It can be a challenge to be a vegetarian, especially while running between classes at CSUSB. I should know because I am an animal lover and vegetarian and have personal experience in sifting through all of the foods out there and finding vegetarian-friendly options. Many food service outlets on campus actually provide a decent variety of vegetarian options. My personal favorite is the veggie burger and fries from the Denny’s counter in the Union. There are many advantages of having a vegetarian diet, though at times it is challenging finding the foods that support a healthy vegetarian diet. According to Dr. Dorothy Chen-Maynard, director of the Nutrition and Food Sciences Program at CSUSB, vegetarians can be healthy with the options provided to them on campus. Chen-Maynard said that vegetarians, especially in California, now have a wider variety of choices when it comes to not eating meat. “The Commons has daily vegetarian options," she said. "There are more options out there and places are more accommodating.” Any vegetarian who wishes to take a bite out of CSUSB’s cuisine may want to try the Commons. Daily vegetarian soups, garden burgers, pastas and pizzas are all available.
I was really surprised to learn of all that the Commons had to offer, and its a great place to eat for a vegetarian looking for a little variety. The Pub offers a toasted sandwich on their menu that has melted cheese, tomato and basil. It comes with orange slices on the side. The Pub has nachos, quesadillas, and salads that can be made without the chicken or steak. The Coyote Bookstore and other carts offer fruit cups, yogurt, chips, protein bars, and other vegetarian-friendly items. You can always order a cheese pizza from Pizza Hut or snack on their breadsticks. Taco Bell has options too, but vegetarians beware. While a lot of Mexican food chains and restaurants have switched from cooking with animal fats to vegetable oils, this is not a guarantee that all have made the change. Remember to ask before you buy! While campus food outlets have quite a few vegetarian options, it can still be difficult finding food on campus if you eat a vegan diet. “Eating a vegan diet can still be healthy but a little tricky because of the amount of protein intake. It all depends on the degree of what type of diet someone is going for,” explained Chen-Maynard. The difference between vegetarians and vegans is that vegetarians generally still eat dairy and use products that may contain
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Vegetarian students have a variety of options they may not be aware of when looking for a meal on campus. animal by-products. Following a vegan diet can make it much more difficult to find appropriate food. Being a vegan is a lifestyle in which the individual does not consume animal products at all or use any products that are tested on animals or made out of animals. There is still a shortage of vegan options offered on campus. It would be really nice to be able to purchase a vegan-friendly teriyaki tofu and veggie bowl at the Union or Commons. However, maybe if more students decide trying out these healthy lifestyle choices, campus food services will see a spike in demand and offer even more options. When students realize that, for the most part, eating vegetarian on campus is
really easy, they may consider making the change to a vegetarian or vegan diet. “I would consider going vegetarian because of all the hormones in the meat nowadays. It grosses me out,” said Kelli Kourkos, a junior in the Liberal Studies program. Chen-Maynard explained the many advantages of eating vegetarian. “Vegetarian diets, planned well, can be beneficial," she said. Chen-Maynard went on to explain the many health perks of eating vegetarian: "Vegetarian diets are lower in fat and cholesterol. They are also high in fiber and people that choose to eat a vegetarian diet have lower risks of heart disease.” With all of those benefits and the yummy foods to be found on campus, being a vegetarian ‘Yote just got a little easier.
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Human trafficking exposed By JEANNETTE MONROY Asst. Opinion Editor Slavery never disappeared. Even though it was considered officially abolished in 1865 with the passing of the 13th amendment, slavery is an institution that lives on. Modern day slavery, also known as human trafficking, continues to grow tremendously at a very alarming rate, but it's kept under the radar. On Tuesday April 20, the San Manuel Student Union (SMSU) Theatre brought awareness to this issue by hosting a guest speaker from the Bilateral Safety Corridor Coalition. Marisa Ugarte opened up with a very powerful statement. “Human trafficking is profitable on an international level and destructive on a personal level,” Ugarte said. For more than 20 years Ugarte has been an advocate for the exploited. Human trafficking has two definitions listed in the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000. Sex trafficking is defined as a commercial sex act induced by force, fraud, or coercion. Second, it is defined as a place where the person induced to perform such an act has not attained 18 years of age.
According to the bscccoalition.org, “After drug dealing, human trafficking is tied with the illegal arms industry as the second largest criminal industry in the world today.” Ugarta made sure to point out that we need to keep our eyes wide open because it is happening not only in our own backyard but also in our neighboring cities. “Locations with human trafficking victims would include truck stops, massage parlors, malls, newspaper ads, yellow pages, and even outside the Ontario Convention Center,” Ugarta said. Approximately 600,000 to 800,000 victims annually are trafficked across international borders worldwide, and between 14,500 and 17,500 of those victims are trafficked into the U.S., according to the U.S. Department of State. Sophomore Felipe Aguilar was shocked by the huge numbers of victims and the ways they are exploited. “I wasn’t aware that they get sold into pornography, as mail-order brides, or into sex tourism,” Aguilar said. Commercial sex is not the only way that victims can be trafficked; this also includes domestic servitude and labor exploitation. Student Felipe Aguilar Many of these victims are sadly recruited by kidnappings, relatives, and boyfriends. Even parents sometimes sell their children to relieve the poverty of the family without knowing the true intentions of the buyers. Often, victims do not seek assistance because of the barriers that they face such as language, fear of law enforcement, lack of money and trust. Also, most people forced into slavery are undocumented and therefore fear deportation, making them frightened of authorities who could help them. Sometimes, a death threat has been made upon their family members. Ugarta concluded by saying that her monthly case load has jumped from five victims a month to thirty. The victims that she tries to help have difficulty adjusting to independent life, have physical and psychological damage, and can most likely fall into criminal activity. “There is a need to have a political will to make changes,” Ugarte stated with great emphasis to the students. To learn about Marisa Ugarte and the Coalition, log onto bscccoalition.org. To learn more about human trafficking visit humantrafficking.org. To find recent news and updates about this topic visit the Department of Justice at justice.org.
“I wasn’t aware that [sex slaves] get sold into pornography, as mail-order brides, or into sex tourism.”
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Students find their calling with Women’s Studies minor By JENNIFER THOMPSON Staff Writer To some, picturing a Women’s Studies student may conjure up a stereotypical image of a man-hating, radical feminist. However, many students, from a variety of different disciplines, are finding that a minor in women’s studies is enhancing their educational experience and adding a little something extra to their college experience. “A lot of people are interested in women’s studies, they just don’t know it,” said Women’s Studies minor Kacie Phillips. “Once that spark catches, Women’s Studies gives them a place to go.” Women’s Studies means something different to everybody who studies the discipline, men and women alike. The program, offered as a minor at CSUSB, touches on many issues such as reproductive rights, equal pay, and equal opportunities for women. The overall theme is equality among all people. “Having classes available gives me greater insight into where gender inequalities stem from,” psychology student and Women’s Studies minor Annie Emerson said. “It means everything to me to have these classes.” For me, Women’s Studies offers a place in academia to learn about the issues that are of importance to me. It made me realize that to combat one oppression we have to do away with all of them. ‘There are many different women entering CSUSB with many different situations such as being single mothers or maybe they are in an abusive relationship...any of the problems affecting women. Women Studies offers a place for them,” said Dr. Marsha Marx of the Sociology department.
“The viability of the program is important to young women students” Dr. Marx went on. “Women entering CSUSB who enter the Women’s Studies program have a chance to grow and develop individually and holistically. It is a program that nourishes their spirits.” Taking Women’s Studies classes gives a different, more comprehensive look at women’s place in history. Women’s Studies is a program not often recognized for its importance in academia, but it is of utmost importance to those taking the classes. “Everything that interests me ties into Women’s Studies: equality, reproductive rights, women in history,” said Phillips. The core classes that Women’s Studies students take are an intro to Women’s Studies course, feminist theory, and "women as agents of social change." These three classes show the students an overview of the discipline, a general understanding of the theories that women have developed, and what women can physically do to make change in the world. The CSUSB Women’s Studies minor offers four concentrations focusing on different aspects of Women’s Studies. There is the general women’s studies emphasis; lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) studies; society and social justice emphasis; and literature, media and the arts. Soon there will be a change in the Women’s Studies program. The paperwork has been put in to change the name to gender and sexuality studies. Dr. Todd Jennings will be the coordinator. Whatever the name of the program, those involved with it feel the importance of the discipline. “As long as there are still crimes against women these classes are needed,” Emerson said.
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Coachella Music Festival
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The Coyote Chronicle takes an in-depth look at one of the world’s greatest festivals By JUSTIN IVEY Entertainment Editor
oachella 2010 was a festival to remember. With one of the best lineups in the last few festivals, myself and 75,000 other people travelled to the desert for sun, suds and sounds. With bands like Muse, Them Crooked Vultures, MGMT, Thom Yorke and hip-hop king, Jay-Z, you better get your ticket because the rest of the world will want to be there. It was no surprise to me that the three-day festival sold out faster than you can say Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros. Still, there were people scattered all over the desert trying to find tickets and not just at the polo grounds. I had a man come up to me in Palm Desert Thursday night asking if I had anything extra to sell. Surprised by his question, I told him to try tomorrow at the festival. Getting to the festival on Friday was hard, but literally the last two miles of the stretch was almost impossible. It took me and countless others hours to get in to park.
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If that wasn’t bad enough, let’s hope you chose the line where the wristbands didn’t run out, unfortunately I wasn’t so lucky. After waiting in the hot sun for two hours with no explanation of why we weren’t moving people began to get unruly. Screaming, shouting, cursing was more common than getting dirt in your eyes. People started to pass out while waiting in line and security didn’t do anything. No announcement and no water for anyone waiting. Hopefully next year the heads of the festival will learn from their mistakes and be prepared to handle a problem of this magnitude if it should happen again. Once in, things began to look a bit brighter. There is a feeling when you walk around the Indio Empire Polo Grounds of pure amazement and excitement. Anticipating seeing your new favorite band is well worth the hefty price tag of $216.
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DAY 1 The first stop for me was seeing the band Passion Pit. I hadn’t heard much of them, but their name was extremely familiar to me. I was looking forward to seeing them, but I kind of wished I would have stayed in the beer garden. Honestly, I wasn’t impressed at all. They did nothing to really keep my interest and they weren’t good live. They had weak vocals and just an overall “blah” feeling to their set. Let’s hope the rest of the festival won’t be so bland. The next band I made sure to see was Them Crooked Vultures. This supergroup has everything a music fan could ever wish for. Stocked up with the best bass player and multi-instrumentalist in John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin fame, Josh Homme on guitar and vocals from the band Queens of the Stone Age, and Dave Grohl from the Foo Fighters and Nirvana on drums.
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As soon as they hit the first note on opening song “No one loves me and neither do I,” the crowd went ballistic. They gave the crowd their all pumping through song after song without catching a breath and Coachella loved every minute of it. The first night closed out by JayZ taking the stage. I feel that most people were a bit skeptical of a hiphop artist closing out an overall indie festival, but that didn’t stop the masses from taking in his set and being blown away by the king of hip-hop. Jay-Z and his band brought the tired crowd to their feet with songs through his entire catalog. I was really impressed with how his set flowed and how much better he sounded with a backing band as opposed to with just a DJ. The highlight of the set had to be when Beyonce came on stage to sing the classic 80s song, “Forever Young” with Jay-Z. With fans screaming and fireworks going off in the sky, Jay-Z made this a memorable first night and a show that people will talk about for a long time.
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With only one day left to the festival, I w Coachella outdid themselves with two words, Yorke, the lead man from the band Radiohe formances I have ever seen. He played tracks from his solo album, The most impressive part of his set is when he ditch songs solo. The highlight is when he got on his p diohead’s hit song, “Everything In Its Right Pl As York played, the crowd’s silence was erupted with cheers and applause. What a way Other highlights of the day included Maye played a smooth set with an energetic vibe. T and rock combo that many of us here in Calif their traditional sophisticated garb, these boys back and forth on their feet throughout the wh
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was unsure on how it would end, but Thom Yorke. ead, had one of the most magical per-
e Eraser and a few new ones, but the hed the band to play a few Radiohead piano for a beautiful rendition of Ralace.” deafening until the last note when it y to end the festival. er Hawthorne and the Country. They his group brought the tell-tale jazzy fornia have long forgotten. Donning from Detroit had their tent swaying ole set.
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DAY 2 The second day was equally as good with bands scattered throughout the day. The bands that I had to see were playing early, so I made sure to get there to beat the crowds I had encountered the day before. The first band I went to see was the band Girls from San Francisco. As I was expecting, Girls played an electric set and the Gobi tent was packed full of fans eager to watch this up and coming band. Not only is their record amazing, but their show was way better than I expected. Lead singer Christopher Owens is an intriguing performer and the rest of the band is solid as a rock. Another act that I was able to catch was Beach House. This band from Baltimore, fronted by vocalist Victoria Legrand and guitarist Alex Scally, has been getting well deserved media attention for their latest record, Teen Dream. As expected, Beach
House played great to a crowd eager to see them. The one disappointment of the day was when I caught the English band, The xx. Their record is really good, but seeing them live was another experience that didn’t meet to the standards that I was expecting. The crowd didn’t seem very in to it because of the low energy of their overall sound and performance, but maybe the outdoor setting wasn’t meant for this band. Highlighting the second day of the festival was Muse by far. They came out with blasting guitars, heavy bass and heart pounding drums. Vocalist Matthew Bellamy poured his heart and soul into each lyric as the band played songs from their impressive catalog. What was so great about their performance was how visually and sonically stunning their set was. Their light show was the perfect accompaniment to what the band wanted to get across. They wanted the audience to remember how amazing Muse is and will continue to be.
“Coachella is something that I circle on my calendar every year.” Music Fan Corey Irwin Tokyo Police Club
Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros
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Club 75 was not what you would usually expect, if you thought that this show was all about some guy rapping or a band playing guitars and drums, Club 75 confidently strode up to their turntables and mixers and started an energetic beat that swept their tent into the frenzied atmosphere of a nightlife club within seconds. If you into smooth grooves and pulsing beats, then Club 75 is a group you should check out. Julian Casablancas has an unmistakable voice and demeanor, which he used to woo the crowd with his soothing yet grungy set. Spoon was another highlight of the day, with the sun setting in the distance, Spoon rocked through fan favorites to set the stage for a relaxed and mellow evening. As festivals go, Coachella is unique. It brings together an amazing mix of bands both new and successful. Also unique are the mix of people that come together for the common interest of being die hard music fans. I can’t wait to see what is in store for us next year.
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Taking the initiative on state recovery By KEVIN DOWNES Staff Writer he San Bernardino Board of Supervisors has adopted a resolution supporting the California Jobs Initiative, which is proposed to be on the November 2010 ballot. If passed, the initiative will suspend Assembly Bill 32 until the unemployment rate in California drops to 5.5 percent or less for four consecutive calendar quarters. In 2006 California's Legislature passed AB 32, a law designed to combat global warming by putting a cap on carbon dioxide emissions. It directs the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to begin developing discrete early actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to what they were back in 1990, by the year 2020. I urge everyone to petition for the California Jobs Initiative, a measure that will suspend the implementation of AB 32 and put it on hold until our struggling economy becomes more stable. I'm all for improving our environment and especially making our state as green as can be, but when there are peoples' lives on the line we need to take a step back and realize just how much it can hurt us.
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At the time the AB 32 bill was passed, the unemployment rate in California was 4.8 percent. Since the global recession the unemployment rate has skyrocketed to 12 percent with 15 percent in San Bernardino County alone. The state has buried itself under a $42 billion debt in a report by CBC News. Several studies have indicated that AB 32 will cost small businesses billions of dollars with massive increases in cost to gasoline, electricity, food, and water. Thus slowing the economic recovery of the state. A non-partisan Legislative Analyst’s Office in March 2010 issued a report highlighting flaws in CARB’s analysis, but found that the (greenhouse gas) mitigation measures that raise costs for certain forms of energy in California, can especially in the near term, reduce the rates of return for certain business enterprises, impairing their profitability and at the extreme even inducing them to relocate elsewhere. The report also states: Implementing AB 32 will involve various labor force dislocations, including temporary job loss and unemployment for some people, and permanent unemployment and income disruption for others. Due to the enormous costs to achieve AB 32’s required level of carbon dioxide
Here we are trying to combat global warming all by ourselves when it’s a national and international issue.
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California remains in a serious economic downturn whilst implementing costly green programs, but for how much longer? reduction experts predict the financial aspect will be 1.1 million jobs lost statewide; an annual increase of $3,857 a year in expenses for the average family a year, higher gasoline and diesel costs, and massive losses in tax revenue for the state. Within AB 32 there is in fact a provision that would allow the Governor to delay implementing this bill in the “events of extraordinary circumstances” including “significant economic harm.” The Governor has yet to suspend the bill.
The state of California is in bad shape. Even though we stand at the forefront of the environmental movement in the U.S. we need to step down and see first hand what this will cost us. Here we are trying to combat global warming all by ourselves when it’s a national and international issue. I urge everyone to petition for the California Jobs Initiative, so that we can stabilize our economy to a point where in the future we can keep green movements going and help change the world for the better.
Church carelessness costs Catholics By KATI SMITH Staff Writer
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Pope Benedict XVI, head of the Catholic Church, has come under scrutiny over recent revelations and accusations concerning an abuse scandal. These criticisms reflect upon all Catholics, despite the involvement of a select few clergy.
The Vatican is sorely misrepresenting the Catholic Church, and is effectively giving Catholics around the world an undeserved bad reputation. The mission, heart and faith behind the work and service of many Catholics have been repeatedly undermined in the wake of the ongoing abuse scandal. The failure of the Vatican to address the issues in a matter satisfactory to the victims of abuse has caused a near schism. Still, Catholic churches persist in their work. Father Luis A. Guido, a priest at San Bernardino’s Our Lady of the Assumption, told me that their different ministries to the community are numerous. “We have a kitchen pantry. It's food for the poor,” Guido said, "At Sunday Mass we receive food from people who bring it. Every Mass we collect that and share it with those who come.” Guido also told me that there are many youth programs, including services in both Spanish and English. The church also works with the San Bernardino Pregnancy Support Center, providing economic support for single moms. Other services include counseling from within the church, for a variety of things such as marital problems. That’s just the beginning of the wide variety of services offered by the church, without even approaching the subject of the individuals around the world who give their life in service of others. There’s a different Catholic church out there full of people working in the trenches to see change happen. The work of this church is being maligned by the poignant carelessness of the Vatican’s handling of endless abuse cases. The Catholic Church is the church that gets involved in making a difference in the community and in the world.
This is the church of the Catholic Relief Services, an organization providing relief in the world’s neediest places. This is the church of Catholic Charities USA, which works to reduce poverty in America. This is the church of Father Luis A. Guido and his parishioners. This is the church that operates 221 Catholic colleges and universities in the United States. They run over 600 Catholic hospitals, and over 2,000 other health care facilities. Catholic health care is represented in every single state in the U.S., and they account for over 20 percent of all hospital admissions. This church is impacting the world in incredible ways. Instead of being properly recognized for their work, they are now suffering from the Vatican’s neglect in handling cases of abuse from within. The Catholic Church as an institution, with Pope Benedict XVI as its struggling leader, should not be a representation of the individuals who form the real church. I’m not a Catholic, so it could be easily argued that I don’t understand the sensitive nature of criticizing the Pope and the Vatican. Even in my conversation with San Bernardino’s Father Guido, it seemed only natural for him defend the Vatican and refer any criticism to the diocese. It’s a tough position to be in, and I respect his loyalty. Yet, criticizing the Pope shouldn’t be at the top of our list of sensitive issues. His failure to address the scandal and its cover up should be. Still, I can’t allow sensitivity towards the Pope to get in the way of the real issue at hand. The Vatican’s failure to address the scandal and its cover up is tearing down the real church and stripping it of its purpose. All Catholics answer to the Pope and the Pope speaks for the church, but the Vatican doesn't represent the whole, merely influence policy. We should learn to recognize them separately.
Opinion
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Coyote Contribution
The ins and outs Earth Day more blue than green of CSUSB academics By LAWRENCE HOLZHAUSER CSUSB Student
Earth Day is a day of celebration in which we humans come back to our roots and appreciate all that is around us, Mother Earth. It is a day dedicated to raising awareness that we humans make an impact on the Earth and that our impact can be lessened by taking preventative “green” measures. On the days leading up to Earth Day, posters could be seen advertising the event on campus with fliers being passed out everywhere. These posters displayed vibrant pictures of Earth calling for students to attend the event that was to be held on the lawn in front of the library. Today seems to be void of the usual Earth Day celebration on the campus of CSUSB. The lawn in front of the library was a graveyard, and the Santos Manuel Student Union, being the main hub for events, was just as lacking in the Earth Day festivities reported by the posters. It took me twenty minutes and lots of calories burnt walking, to find the Earth Day event publicized by all these posters spread out all over campus. It was in the SMSU all right, but in the smallest gathering room, with no signs or posters directing students to it. The only noticeable green anything were the balloons right outside the door to the event. Once inside, a sense of sadness rolled over, and the thought of “this is it?” screamed loudly. A few tables were set up with little activities but nothing spectacular like the fliers suggested. A few students that were participating in the event were able to comment but they all wished to
remain anonymous. They were split into two groups, those who had attended previous Earth Day celebrations at CSUSB and those who had not. Those who had not attended previous Earth Days agreed that the event was lacking in the ability to bring awareness to the problems plaguing the planet and could have been greatly expanded on. The weather and budget cuts were thrown out there as possible excuses to the low attendance and participation. Those that had attended the event in the past agreed with those that had not on most issues but were able to bring extra insight into how much smaller this Earth Day celebration was compared to previous years. The fact that there was nothing directing foot traffic to the event and that the previous events had been held either outside or in the Coussoulis Arena was thought to be a big factor in the low attendance. One student described it as, “Not even feeling like Earth Day... its dead.” Previous years had many organizations from the community that came out in support of Earth Day, with lots of interactive things, many companies promoting awareness, and the event was a huge community service. This year seemed to be all but that. I discovered that the person who previously threw these once huge events has since left the university, and no one has yet taken up the task of bringing back this once great event to CSUSB. Earth Day was once a community gathering on campus, but now is just a gathering of a few die hard environmentalists.
Failure not an option but second chances should be By EMERALD COLLINS Staff Writer CSUSB has been affected by state budget cuts that result in furloughs, fee increases and curbed enrollment. However, these areas are not the only things being affected by the cuts. According to Raymond Navarro Jr., Director of Advising and Academic Services, CSUSB is forced to dismiss students due to the budget cuts. Navarro added that the university is enforcing their rules and dismissing underperforming students to allow new students to be admitted into the university. If dismissed from the university, students are forced to attend a quarter of open enrollment or a community college. CSUSB’s Advising and Academic Office was forced to dismiss at least 387 students in fall 2009 due to failure of meeting the requirements of their contract. "There were about 1,681 students that had below a 2.0 that quarter and could have been facing dismissal, said Navarro, “they were allowed to redeem themselves after signing a contract with the university.” Should CSUSB continue to dismiss underperforming students? Or should the university revert to the same forgiveness they gave before the budget cuts? "[Dismissals] encourage new students to come in and encourages current students to wake up,” Navarro said. When asked about the budget cuts and dismissals as means to reducing the budget problems, Brandon Allen, a senior at CSUSB, said, “I do think that they dismiss students for budget reasons and I don’t think it helps. I feel the little money they do save isn’t worth halting a student’s future.” Furthermore, Navarro suggested that students talk to advising at the sign of their grades dropping. He explained, “If there is a lot of intervention, we can work on helping students.” In my opinion, there are many circumstances that can cause a student to fall below a 2.0 GPA; economic troubles at home and family issues to name a few. Allen suggested that one of the causes could be “less studentteacher relationships, less knowledge to access, and discouraged students.” According to CSUSB’s website, “Because of unprecedented student demand and decreased capacity as a result of state budget cuts, CSUSB has declared campus-wide impaction for fall 2010." Navarro confirms that the university is limiting the amount of students being admitted into the university due to budget cuts, which is explained as much according to the CSUSB website, where it stated "The CSU system has experienced a $625 million cut in state funding over the past two years.” In this economy, were seemingly everyone is getting some type of bailout or stimulus, what does the struggling college student get? “We were more flexible with students in the past,” said Navarro. Which is unfortunate because the times are so difficult, that the situation demands exceptions so that students may succeed. Perhaps we could work on intervention from the beginning as Navarro suggests, by investing in future programs.
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iPhone 4 debacle All tech broke loose last weekend when some poor, unfortunate Apple engineer (allegedly) lost a late-stage iPhone prototype in a Bay-Area bar. Tech-blog Gizmodo paid $5,000 for the right to get exclusive hands-on coverage, including a detailed teardown. They swear it’s the real deal. Here’s a rundown of the features you can expect to see when Apple releases the next iPhone this summer: • Front facing camera with video-chat features • Larger rear-facing camera with LED flash • New “Micro-SIM” cellular card format (like the iPad) • Super-high res display (John Gruber of Daring Fireball says it may be as much as double the pixels on the current iPhone display) It looks pretty nice, too. . .
Dell joins the smartphone party Dell turned heads last week by finally making a showing in the smartphone rat race. Images and info concerning “Lightning,” a slick-looking Windows Phone 7 portrait slider, and “Thunder,” a high-end Android handset, leaked, along with pictures of mid-level Android duo “Flash” and “Smoke.” We guess it’s better to show up late but well-dressed, than to never show up at all.
3D news galore 3D was the big thing at CES in January, and we’re finally seeing companies roll out the tech. Sony released a firmware upgrade for PS3 that makes 3D gaming possible and Panasonic released pricing info for their 3D TVs. At around $2,600, the price still seems prohibitive for the TVs, and the graphical downgrading required for the PS3 to run 3D leaves us feeling more than just a little skeptical.
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Changes to Summer School structure “Evergreen” with Dr. Darlene Stoner Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 6 p.m.
The average cost of six units on the current spring quarter is $1,048. For the summer session the cost for six units will be $1,324 according to the CSUSB Bursar’s website. The difference between spring and summer quarter is that for the summer there is an additional “Instructional Support Fee” to make up for what the state will not provide for this year. Also according to the Bursar’s website there will be a cap to summer fees at the six-unit mark and also at the nine-unit mark. This is the same amount that was charged during a regular quarter. Financial Aid will remain the same as other years and to apply students will need to fill out a separate application online. Summer sessions will either offer classes on a regular 10-week session or on two accelerated six-week sessions. Priority registration for current CSUSB students will be via “My Coyote” and will begin on May 3 through May 19.
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Sports
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NHL playoffs offer drama Upcoming Schedule
By STEVEN BROWN
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Staff Writer The 2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs has provided the parity missing in other sports. League balance is something the post-lockout NHL has preached to garner more attention in non-traditional hockey markets such as California, Arizona, Dallas, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. Of the aforementioned teams, the Los Angeles Kings, San Jose Sharks, Phoenix Coyotes and Nashville Predators represent a quarter of the Western Conference’s playoff teams. “I don’t think any sport has seen the competitive balance that we’re seeing, which is for our fans,” said NHL commissioner Gary Bettman in an interview with ESPN.com. For a league that missed the entire 2004-05 season due to a labor dispute, the on-ice product is beginning to pay huge dividends in its fifth season since the lockout. "From a competitive standpoint, and an excitement and entertainment perspective, the system is working how we hoped it would," said Bettman. "First and foremost, when you look at the games they have been hugely entertaining, and that, to us (the NHL), is the most important thing about what happens on the ice.” For the first time in the leagues 94-year history, each of the eight first-round series were tied 1-1, negating any first-round sweeps since the lockout began. Bettman said the fact that each series was tied in the history of the best-of-seven series’ signifies the competitiveness hockey promotes. "Everybody gets a number attached to their teams when the playoffs start, but in my opinion it's 16 quality teams playing," said Kings coach Terry Murray in a press conference prior to the Kings’first-round matchup with the third-seeded Vancouver Canucks. “There is sometimes a disparity between teams, or should be, but for the most part, the teams are very close. They're very tight." Murray’s statement is something all too familiar to the
Western Conference’s top team, the San Jose Sharks. The Sharks, one of the best regular season teams in the league post-lockout, have had problems in each of the past four post-seasons, losing to a lower-seeded team each season. Last season, as the NHL’s best team in the regular season, the Sharks lost their first round series to the eighth seeded Anaheim Ducks, something that has only happened five times in the leagues history. This year, the Sharks again gave away their home-ice advantage by losing two of their first three games. "You look at [all the series in the league], nobody's running away with anything," said San Jose coach Todd McLellan in a postgame press conference. “I don't think that's going to change in the first round, I don't think it's going to change in the second and all the way to Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final." While the Sharks struggle for a second straight postseason, they are not the only top-seeded team in the West yet to find their way. The Chicago Blackhawks, the No. 2 seeded team in the West, picked by many to win the Stanley Cup have faltered out of the gate losing their home-ice advantage against a strong defensive team in the Nashville Predators. The Detroit Red Wings, a perennial Stanley Cup contender, split the first four games of their series with the Phoenix Coyotes, the surprise team in the league this season. The Red Wings struggled the first half of the regular season with various injuries to key players, but had the best post-Olympic finish among all teams, 16-3-2, but have failed to carry over their strong play into the playoffs.
Baseball
April 30 vs Grand Canyon-- 2 p.m. May 1 vs Grand Canyon-- 11 a.m. May 6-8 CCAA Tournament
Men’s Golf May 6-8 NCAA West Regional
CCAA Standings Baseball
(As of 4-23) UC San Diego 27-5, 37-6 CSU Dominguez Hills 24-8, 34-11 CSUSB 24-12, 25-13 Chico State 22-14, 27-15 CSU Stanislaus 15-17, 19-22 Cal State L.A. 15-17, 17-24 Cal Poly-Pomona 14-18, 22-23 Sonoma State 13-19, 20-24 San Francisco St. 12-20, 19-27 CSU East Bay 11-21, 18-26-1 CSU Monterey Bay 3-29, 7-34
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Sonoma State CSU Monterey Bay CSU Dominguez Hills UC San Diego Chico State CSUSB Humboldt St. San Francisco St. CSU Stanislaus CSU East Bay
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24-9, 38-12 21-11, 28-16 20-13, 28-19 18-14, 28-18 17-14, 24-17 17-14, 25-25 18-15, 29-23 13-20, 20-30 8-24, 13-32-1 5-27, 14-32
Coyote of the Week: James Kono, Baseball Kono was named Wilson/CCAA player of the week after the Coyotes swept San Francisco St. Kono hit .533 with three homeruns, while knocking in 11 RBI’s. Kono is a senior from Pomona, and transferred from San Francisco St.
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2010 NFL DRAFT First round results and Chronicle comments
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Sam Bradford (Drafted number 1)
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Tim Tebow (Drafted number 25)
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Ndamukong Suh (Drafted number 2)
St. Louis Rams: QB Sam Bradford, OklahomaNo surprise here. Bradford has been tabbed as the top pick since midmarch.
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San Francisco 49ers: OL Mike Iupati, IdahoNot many people got the chance to see Iupati manhandle opponents at Idaho. He needs to work on technique, but has the size to play G or T.
Detroit Lions: DT Ndamukong Suh, NebraskaThere was much debate about which DT would go first. Detroit chose the more ‘sure-fire’ player and hope he can anchor a weak defense.
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Pittsburgh Steelers: C/G Maurkice Pouncey, FloridaThe Steelers look to be going back to their power running game that they’re known for. Pouncey provides depth and versatility.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: DT Gerald McCoy, OklahomaCan be a disruptive force on a traditionally strong defense. The Bucs had no other choice but McCoy.
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Atlanta Falcons: LB Sean Weatherspoon, MissouriThe Falcons need defense to keep up with the Saints in the NFC South, and Weatherspoon can jump right in.
Washington Redskins: OT Trent Williams, OklahomaThe Redskins may have improved more than any other team this offseason. Williams will step into the left tackle role and protect McNabb.
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Houston Texans: CB Kareem Jackson, AlabamaJackson was a huge reason why the Tide were able to win the national championship, and the Texans liked his potential.
Kansas City Chiefs: S Eric Berry, TennesseeScouts loved Berry’s instincts in college, some even had him as the best player in the draft.
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Cincinatti Bengals: TE Jermaine Gresham, OklahomaGresham was the fourth Sooner taken in the draft. It’s hard to believe they weren’t better, even without Bradford.
Seattle Seahawks: OT Russell Okung, Oklahoma StateTalented tackle will be a God-send for Hasselbeck and his brittle bones.
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Denver Broncos: WR Demaryius Thomas, Georgia TechThomas was the first WR taken in the draft. He’ll be in the tough position of replacing Brandon Marshall and catching balls from Kyle Orton.
Cleveland Browns: CB Joe Haden, FloridaHaden was the best corner in college, but some were afraid of his high 40-time at the combine.
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Green Bay Packers: OT Brian Bulaga, IowaAaron Rodgers was sacked 50 times last season despite his quick feet. Bulaga won’t cure their inept O-line, but it’s a start.
Oakland Raiders: LB Rolando McClain, AlabamaShocking that Al Davis didn’t draft the fastest player available. McClain and Morrison will create a top notch tandem at linebacker.
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Dallas Cowboys: WR Dez Bryant, Oklahoma StThis pick doesn’t bode well for the ever-unhappy Roy Williams who could conceivably be the no. 4 receiver on a deep roster.
Buffalo Bills: RB C.J. Spiller, ClemsonMarshawn Lynch has regressed, and Fred Jackson likely isn’t more than a complimentary back. A bit of a reach, but Spiller is a stud.
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Denver Broncos: QB Tim Tebow, FloridaHard to justify this pick. Tebow has all the intangibles, but not many scouts had him rated ahead of Clausen, let alone the first round.
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Arizona Cardinals: DT Dan Williams, TennesseeWilliams slipped a bit, but he landed in a great spot. He and Darnell Dockett will make it difficult to run on the Cards.
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New England Patriots: CB Devin McCourty, Rutgers. Kyle Wilson would have made sense here, but few teams have had more recent draft success than the Pats.
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Miami Dolphins: DT Jared Odrick, Penn StThe Dolphins are putting together a formidable team in the AFC East. Odrick will help Miami against the Jets run game.
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New York Jets: CB Kyle Wilson, Boise StThe rich get richer, or something like that. Wilson will be the nickel behind Cromartie and Revis, creating the toughest backfield in the NFL.
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Detroit Lions: RB Jahvid Best, CaliforniaBest will backup incumbent RB Kevin Smith to give second year QB Matt Stafford a little extra help.
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Indianapolis Colts: DE/LB Jerry Hughes, TCUHughes was huge for TCU’s top ranked defense. The Colts get a legitimate end/linebacker at great value.
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New Orleans Saints: CB Patrick Robinson, Florida StThe champs needed to get younger at CB. They picked up McKenzie and McCallister in the middle of last season as a last ditch effort.
Jacksonville Jaguars: DT Tyson Alualu, CaliforniaTalk about a head-scratcher. Alualu wasn’t on anybody’s top-ten radar, and most likely would have fallen to the mid twenties. San Francisco 49ers: OT Anthony Davis, RutgersDavis should see early time blocking for whichever QB Singeltary decides to go with. San Diego Chargers: RB Ryan Mathews, Fresno StThe Chargers gave up a lot to get Mathews. They’re hoping he can help them improve one of the worst running games in the league. Philadelphia Eagles: DE Brandon Graham, MichiganGreat value at 13 for Graham. Whether he sticks at DE or shifts to LB, he’ll make an immediate impact on the Eagles. Seattle Seahawks: S Earl Thomas, TexasJust a redshirt sophomore when he opted to leave Austin, Thomas is still a bit raw. However, his ball skills are solid as is his tackling. New York Giants: DE Jason Pierre Paul, South FloridaHis measurables are spectacular, and it’s hard to question the Giants when it comes to DEs, but he is a long way from a finished product. Tennessee Titans: DE/LB Derrick Morgan Georgia TechMorgan has the size to play DE and the skill set to play OLB. While his upside is limited, he can be a solid contributor off the bat.
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Chapman makes his mark, early By NIC GIBBS Staff Writer
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OF Ethan Chapman has transitioned well from high school to college baseball.
Finding himself deep in a college baseball playoff hunt, Ethan Chapman is exactly where he hoped he would be when he decided to leave his small community for CSUSB. The transition from high school to college can be tough for any incoming freshman, but for Chapman the change couldn’t have been more drastic. “I had 200 students in my entire high school and when I came here I had 200 in my English class alone,” Chapman said. Chapman comes from Upland Christian High School and was a part of the small Christian school system his entire life. He had to find ways to integrate himself into this new and different world. “It’s all about who you chose to surround yourself with,” Chapman said. Chapman was chosen to be around people who helped him adapt and work hard to earn a spot in the Coyote starting lineup as a freshman where he exceeds expectations. He currently leads the team in seven offensive categories, batting .350, with 11 home runs and 13 doubles. But this season’s successes are preceded by one where the coaching staff decided to redshirt Chapman and give him some time to grow on the bench. “We knew we were getting a solid player, but we didn’t think he would contribute so much so quickly and become an integral piece to this team this season,” said Coach Don Parnell. It would have been easy for Chapman (a CIF MVP and three time all-CIF Southern Section player in highschool) to be discouraged after his coaches decision to red-
shirt him during his first collegiate season, but he decided to use it as a learning experience and he is seeing it pay off. “It was a humbling experience to red-shirt and sit on the bench,” Chapman said. However, he expressed that sitting out that first year made his transition easier and he used it to help him mature as a player. “The game is a lot faster here and it is different from high school where there may be one or two good players. Here everyone is good,” Chapman said. Chapman’s maturity continued to show through his first year as he cooperated with a coaching decision to move him from second base to center field where his speed and athleticism could be utilized. The ease in which he made the switch as not gone unnoticed by his coaches or his teammates. “Chapman is a good guy, a hard worker and fits in well with this team,” said junior outfielder Drew Peterson. This feeling seems to resonate among his teammates. Chapman says he owes much of his success to veterans like seniors Cody Madison and James Kono. Despite such instant success, Chapman realizes he still has much to learn, but his passion for winning will keep him moving forward. “I need to keep working hard because my spot wasn’t handed to me this year. I had to work for it, but the high quality of competition has only made me better,” Chapman said. Looking forward to next season when some of the older players move on to other things, it will be players like Chapman who will be charged with filling their shoes. “In the future I want to play pro-ball, but before that I want to work to ensure that this program competes every year for a championship,” Chapman said.
Full steam ahead to WWPA tourney By CONSTANCE DANIELS Staff Writer The lady Coyotes’ hopes of a winning season were destroyed midway through the season. The first half of the year looked promising. The Coyotes however, were unable to continue the season with a winning record. They took 20 losses, 11 against Top 20 nationally ranked teams. “We may have lost a lot of games recently, but we have to take in the caliber that we are playing against,” Head Coach Sarah Reneker said. “We’re playing some of the nation’s top teams and are giving them tough competition…we’re at the same level as most of these teams. We just haven’t been able to capture the win.” The Coyotes first important loss came from UC-Santa Barbara. The Coyotes and Gauchos were tied 9-9 going into the fourth quarter, but were shutout in the last eight minutes to take the 9-11 loss. “I [didn't] take this loss as a disappointment. Yes it would have been nice to win, but we gained a lot of insight on what kind of team we are,” Reneker said. “Our girls saw that they are as good as most nationally ranked teams out there.” “Losing doesn’t mean you’re playing bad, [it] just means you’re not winning,” said team captain Marilyn Doughty. Although the team’s defeats have been disappointing, they have deemed them as learning experiences. “According to the scoreboard we lost, but we still [came] away with little victories from each game,” Jennifer Goetz said.
In the Coyotes most recent play, they matched up against conference teams at the Bronco Invitational at the University of Santa Clara. In the first day of competition the Coyotes matched up with LMU, losing 2-9. However, they were the only team in their conference to hold them from scoring double digits. In the second match of the day they lost to Colorado St. by one goal, after storming back from a four goal deficit. “We have a tendency to dig ourselves in a big hole in the first half and fight to come out of it in the second,” Coach Reneker said. “This is something that we look to change as we approach the finals for our conference.” The Coyotes head out to Bakersfield on April 29 for the Western Water Polo Association conference finals. “We’re seeded eighth in our conference, but have the talent and ability to finish top three,” Reneker said. The team is shaking off their losses and they have high expectations for the playoffs. “At conference, I can see us coming together to upset teams that don’t expect much from us and coming out victorious,” Goetz said. With no clear leaders for shooting or assists, each player has a pivotal role on the team. The lady Coyotes season have been filled with up and downs, both in and out of the pool. “Our season has been filled with the good, the bad, and the ugly,” Goetz said. “Molding together as a team has been one of the highlights, as well as, getting our van stolen while on a tournament.” The women look forward to ending the season on a high, as they will start their conference play against seeded Monterey Bay on Friday April 30.
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The CSUSB Women’s Water Polo team has played well against some of the nations’ top ranked teams this quarter, despite what their record may indicate.