Vol. XLIII, No. 16Monday, March 15, 2010

Coyote ChronicleTHE INDEPENDENT STUDENT VOICEOF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN BERNARDINO FOR 43 YEARS

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Seven San Bernardino schools are

among the lowest 5 percent in the state for

academic performance, as named by Cali-

fornia education officials, according to the

San Bernardino Sun.

"We were aware there would be some

schools on the list," said Linda Bardere, a

spokeswoman for San Bernardino City

Unified School District. "We had no idea as

to the actual number. Of course, one is too

many."

Among the preliminary list of the low-

est performing public schools in San

Bernardino is Pacific High School, Barton

Elementary, Davidson Elementary, Hunt

Elementary, Marshall Elementary, Rio

Vista Elementary and Wilson Elementary.

Three of Fontana's high schools in-

cluding A.B. Miller, Summit and Kaiser

and Carter High in Rialto also made the list.

Trying to make the state more compet-

itive for a federal grant program, The Cali-

fornia Department of Education started

compiling the list after state lawmakers

passed a law requiring California’s lowest-

performing schools to either close or go

through one of three processes aimed at

boosting student achievement, stated the In-

land Valley Daily Bulletin.

According to the new state law,

schools on the list have three options:

“Restart” and turn in to a charter

school, “turnaround” and fire the principal

and at least half the teaching staff or "trans-

form," which would include firing the prin-

By PAUL DUDLEYStaff Writer

Local schools rank among nation’s worst

Curtis J. Moore | Special to the Chronicle PhotoCSUSB student Raychel Price poses for the Pride Center’s participation in AdamBouska’s NO H8 campaign, in support of marriage equality and social justice.

Advocates of marriage equality and social

justice took center stage, as CSUSB's Pride

Center held a viewing of their participation

in the NO H8 Campaign Photo Gallery last

Wednesday, during the campus' Pride Spirit Week.

The Pride Center organized six photoshoots through-

out the winter quarter, each attended by around 45 partici-

pants. The photos, taken by CSUSB student and

photographer Curtis J. Moore, will be submitted to be part

of the large collection of No H8 photos at www.nohate-

campaign.com.

“The NO H8 campaign began when Prop 8 passed and

the LGBT community were stripped of their rights,” said

student and Pride Center program assistant Nick Caballero.

“It was important for us to participate because we

wanted to do something about it, we wanted to make peo-

ple aware,” Caballero continued.

Many students participated during the photo shoot;

those pictures can be found on the Pride center’s Facebook

page.

“We had all kinds of people show up. Students, teach-

ers, people from the counseling center, religious organiza-

tions, both gay and straight couples; it was very diverse, it

was truly great,” Caballero said.

The NO H8 Campaign was created by Hollywood-

based American fashion photographer Adam Bouska and

his partner Jeff Parshley after Proposition 8 was passed in

November of 2008; amending the state constitution to ban

same-sex marriage.

Since the NO H8 campaign is based in Los Angeles,

Caballero said that the Pride Center wanted to do what they

could to help bring the message closer to home.

NO H8, which has received overwhelming support

from around the world, is a silent photographic protest that

presents its subjects with duct tape over their mouths, sym-

bolizing their voices being silenced by Prop 8 and related

legislation around the world, and the words NO H8 printed

on one cheek.

“The campaign began with portraits of everyday Cal-

ifornians from all walks of life and soon rose to include

politicians, military personnel, newlyweds, law enforce-

ment, artists, celebrities and many more,” according to the

By AMBER DOUGLASStaff Writer

Students preach NO H8

Nearly 30 years and 40 classes later, Information and Decision Sciences founder Dr.

C.E. Rhom has been recognized as CSUSB’s most outstanding professor of 2009. Presi-

dent Dr. Albert K. Karnig made the announcement in the award's traditional in-class am-

bush on Wednesday, March 10, with past award recipients, colleagues and administrators

in tow.

"Seeing President Karnig come in the doors, I wondered what was going on," Rhom

said. "Then he made his announcement and as the others came in the door I recognized

many of them as former winners of the Outstand Professor award. I thought, 'Wow.' It was

a very humbling experience for me."

"I have been honored many a number of different institutions, even as a Senior Ful-

bright Scholar on the national and international level, but having your own recognize you

is the best," Rhom continued. "You are very seldom recognized or honored in your own

back yard. You never know what is going to happen in your life."

Throughout his teaching career at CSUSB, Rhom taught many undergraduate and

graduate level classes. He also created new technology in classrooms and has been

awarded a grant to create electronic classrooms in Jack Brown Hall.

Rhom also authored many journal articles as well as five book chapters and more,

establishing himself as a solid scholastic representative. He has also been involved in

many committees on campus from administrative council to chair of the Faculty Senate.

Rhom graduated from Orange High School in Orange, Calif. and earned his Bache-

lor’s in psychology and masters in communications from BYU in Utah. He earned a Ph.D.

in communication management from Ohio University.

Since President Karnig took office in 1999, teachers have been recognized every year,

for their outstanding performances and contributions to the students and the university.

In addition to the ambush, Rhom will be honored at the 16th annual Mayor’s Golden

Apple Awards dinner by San Bernardino Mayor Pat Morris.

The dinner will be held April 14 at the San Bernardino Hilton Hotel. Eleven other

teachers and staff members from the San Bernardino area will be honored at the annual

event.

By JUSTIN UDENZEAssistant News Editor

See SB schools, pg. 3Pacific High School is just one of the seven San Bernardino County schools recognized as some of the nation’s worst.Richard Bowie | Chronicle Photo

See H8, pg. 3

CE Rhom wins 2010 Golden Apple

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Going the Distance is a student-led event set on motivating middle-school students

to make the decision to get to college, no matter where it is. The concept of this event

came from CSUSB President Dr. Albert K. Karnig.

The event is to be held on campus, March 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Com-

mons.

With the current economic standing of our nation, many are assuming that higher

education is unaffordable. In 2000, the per capita income of San Bernardino was $12,925

compared to $21,587 nationally, according to that year's Census. This level of poverty

adds to the challenges that parents and middle school students face. The event looks to

discourage this kind of thinking by letting parents and students know that college is an

obtainable option.

“Our goal is to open up San Bernardino residents to the idea of college. Many peo-

ple believe that it is an impossible goal to reach and we want to let the kids and their par-

ents know that they can reach college regardless of their background, race, or economic

status,” said Priscilla Gutierrez, one of the event's student leaders.

Among those representatives attending to provide information are admissions, cam-

pus organizations, financial aid, fraternities/sororities and the athletics department, as well

as prominent San Bernardino County government officials.

There will also be officials from CSUSB, University of Riverside, both private and

community colleges in San Bernardino County.

One of the objectives of this event was to guide about 35 students to plan this event.

Under the direction of CSUSB communications professor Dr. Astrid Sheil, and two gradu-

ate students, this class made the concept a reality.

“That goal was to plan an event that would bring middle school students and their par-

ents to CSUSB and show them how to get to college,” Gutierrez said. “There was no budget,

no name, no contacts, no donations, no location, no set date/time, no logo, nothing. We had

to decide on these things as a class as we went along.”

So far, Going the Distance representatives have visited Curtis and Golden Valley Mid-

dle School to spread the word about the event and answer any questions students may have

had about college and the event.

Even after being denied permission to speak with students at many schools, the event

leaders were able to speak to some in small classrooms and in assemblies. Along with invit-

ing schools, event leaders visited churches in San Bernardino county, inviting youth groups

and their parents to come out.

Gutierrez stated they would be happy to have even 20 kids come out, even after pass-

ing out thousands of flyers.

"It's pretty difficult to make an educational event seem cool and to get them here in

general,” Gutierrez said.

Along with the mass of information to be received, the event will include free prizes,

food, beverages, a raffle give-away and other goodies.

You can find more information and get in touch with the students behind Going the

Distance through their Facebook page.

By JA’HAAN HOWARD-YOUNGStaff Writer

Students help to bringcollege to community

NewsChronicle Page 3 Monday, March 15, 2010

COYOTE CHRONICLE CORRECTIONS◦ In last week’s article, “Prostests rock CSU,” the Chronicle reported that the rallies werestatewide. In fact, the Day of Action was a national event.

◦ In last week’s article, “Campus clubs help with fight for education,” we named NathonasDuro as the president of Students for Quality Education. SQE has no president. The threeleaders of the organization are Duro, Wendy Mendoza and Nina Acosta.

◦ In the March 1 article, “Famed activist speaks at CSUSB,” we reported that attendance ofAngela Davis’ lecture in the Santos Manuel Student Union Events Center was more than 300.In fact, the attendance was closer to 1,200.

The Coyote Chronicle apologizes for any confusion.

President Barack Obama signed a

disaster declaration for San Bernardino,

Los Angeles and four other counties

March 8, freeing up federal funds to help

the areas recover from damage suffered

during storms in January and February.

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger re-

quested the major disaster declaration on

Feb. 11 after a series of preliminary dam-

age assessments conducted by represen-

tatives of the California Emergency

Management Agency, the Federal Emer-

gency Management Agency (FEMA) and

the affected counties identified more than

$59.1 million in estimated costs eligible

for reimbursement by FEMA and more

than $33.3 million in estimated costs eli-

gible for reimbursement through the Fed-

eral Highway Administration.

“This action by President Obama will

get assistance where it’s needed most,”

Schwarzenegger said.

In an effort to help California tax-

payers, the state Franchise Tax Board

(FTB) also announced a special tax relief

to offset costs for damage caused by

flooding, debris and mud flows.

The storms caused approximately

$30 million in damage in San Bernardino

County alone, according to the San

Bernardino Sun. CSUSB avoided any se-

rious damage.

“[CSUSB] had a number of leaks

around campus during the intense rainy

period, and we had some delays to our

construction projects, as expected,” said

Sid Robinson, assistant vice president of

public affairs.

“There were no major losses or costs

as a result of the storms, and therefore, we

do not expect any money coming from the

Federal Disaster Designation."

The declaration makes state and local

agencies as well as certain private non-

profit organizations in the declared coun-

ties eligible to apply for federal

reimbursement for costs related to the im-

plementation of emergency protective

measures, debris removal, and the repair

and restoration of public facilities dam-

aged by the flooding, mudslides and mud-

flows that began on Jan. 17.

“These events have destroyed and

damaged public facilities and private

property throughout the state and con-

tinue to threaten the lives and safety of

many Californians,” Schwarzenegger

said.

Although state agencies, Indian tribes

and private non-profit organizations that

provide emergency medical care, power,

water, wastewater treatment, communica-

tions, education and other critical govern-

ment services to the general public are

eligible to apply for federal assistance,

they are not eligible to apply for Califor-

nia Disaster Assistance Act funds.

By ANNE MARIE TAHRAMANISStaff Writer

California receives federal fundingfor January, February storms

cipal, giving staff ongoing education and reward teachers who prove themselves to be

effective.

However, these options could prove to be expensive. Some lawmakers predict these

implements costing over $500,000 per school.

According to Cali Olsen-Binks, superintendent of the Fontana Unified School Dis-

trict, there are still are a lot of unanswered questions about the new law.

“Summit High, which is on the list of lowest performing schools, has only been

open for four years. Both Kaiser and Miller were taken over by new principals in the past

year and a half,” Binks said. "The three principals I have in there are the three people I

want. Those principals were hand chosen based on their ability to lead and provide in-

structional leadership."

San Bernardino School Board President Danny Tillman feels that action is com-

pletely necessary. "We're going to take action on several administrators and let them

know either they can be moved to a different site, be demoted or be released," Tillman

said. "We have to actually serve notice before March 15."

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Students speak out against H8official NO H8 website.

Over a year since the campaign's start, more than 2,000 official pictures have been

taken and that number is still growing.

Proceeds from this campaign will be used to promote and raise awareness for Mar-

riage Equality and anti-discrimination worldwide, using education and interactive media.

Caballero said the Pride Center was motivated to lend their voices for some very spe-

cific reasons.

“The Pride Center has faced some adversity in the past, we had a hateful note posted

on our door a few months back,” he said.

“So what we wanted to do with the campaign was make our voices heard without

being violent or intimidating. It was a silent protest.”

Visit the Pride Center for more information about the NO H8 campaign and the up-

coming events, located in the student union on the second floor, next to The Pub.

FeaturesChronicle Page 4 Monday, March 15, 2010

Only the best for your Spring BreakThe Chronicle did some research, and we’ve come up with 5

suggestions for how to spend your week off.

Best Cities to Visit

5Shopping centers, tons of beaches, styled restaurants, theme parks and that eternal ocean air welcome

you to the coastal city. Even though San Diego home to Sea World, it offers so many other fun op-

portunities, such as the Gaslamp Quarter downtown and Pacific Beach. Pacific Beach is most known for its taco stands,

surf shops and incredible local life.

Finally, the last on the top five cities to go for spring break is Hollywood. What’s better than walk-

ing on the stars, seeing a movie at the El Capitan and coming across some of the most expensive

stores of your life? With the Grauman’s Chinese Theater, Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum, Madam Tuassauds wax mu-

seum, the Roosevelt Hotel, and the walk of fame, the attractions are endless.

Gearing away from the beach cities, this desert city attracts many college students. The sun al-

ways seems to be shining there according to CSUSB student Curtis Denton. “My friends and I

usually combine our savings so that we can rent out a condo,” Denton said. Palm Springs is a good option for those that

aren’t exactly beach lovers. The setting is still quite exotic.

When asked why Santa Barbara was in their top 5, students answers seemed to be the same:

parties. In addition, “it’s a nice community of people; they have this attitude that they’d give

you the shirt off their back,” said CSUSB student Carla Gonzalez. Or you can scope out the Cabrillo waterfront, Stearns

Wharf or the Mission.

In second place comes Venice Beach in L.A. Popular for its performers along the main walk,

the art and culture encompass the entire location from art galleries such as the Poster Factory,

Lighthouse Stained Glass, and Zeneta Kertisz Art. It’s not just art: the pub variety and night clubs give favor to college

students. CSUSB student Alex Kand recommends the Circle Bar.

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2. Venice Beach.

3. Santa Barbara.

4. Palm Springs.

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away and it offers the complete experience.

Trails allow hikers to come together and

enjoy mother nature. Spring is a great time

to enjoy the park’s gorgeous views. The large

rock formations are something to gaze at

while the sun sets and the stars begin to

brighten. Backpacking allows guests to wit-

ness the wonderful wildflowers and Joshua

Trees. The trees usually sprout cream colored

blooms at the start of spring, which becomes

a contagious event for other plants. Com-

pared to many places, Joshua Tree National

Park is a steal. The breathtaking views and

the calm environment can be something

you can experience at a nominal fee.

1. Joshua Tree National ParkJoshua Trees can also be found at the

Mojave National Preserve, which is the sec-

ond pick. This lovely, yet mysterious desert,

can be an exciting place to go discovering.

Wildflowers cover the 1.6 million acre park

along with wildlife. This place is perfect for

a walk along a trail during sunset, and once

the sun goes down, stargazing begins. Vol-

canic cinder cones and sand dunes are found

among the other fascinating, natural monu-

ments. With lots of sights to see, resting

your eyes will be important. Thankfully

camping is available. There are no fees for

entry, but the cost to stay is $25 a night, de-

pending on which site you choose.

2. Mojave Preserve

Monterey is an ideal vacation

spot for ocean and land lovers com-

bined. It is also known for Big Sur.

Big Sur offers outdoor activities

like hiking in the Ventana Wilder-

ness or in Los Padres National For-

est. After hiking, you may want to

soak your sore muscles in one of

the many hot springs available at

Sykes Hot Springs, Esalen Institute

or the Ventana Wilderness. Big Sur

allows tours at Point Sur Light-

house where you can witness the

landscape from a higher place. The

Post Ranch Inn and the Bernardus

Lodge are just two of the many ho-

tels available in the area.

3. MontereyThe fourth best place is the Se-

quoia National Park. This place is a

nature lovers dream. With monu-

mental Sequoia trees towering over

all and greenery as far as the eyes

can see, your environment senses

won’t get enough.

“I’ve been to the Sequoia Na-

tional Park when I was younger,

and one thing I can remember is the

huge trees,” student Rebecca

Wheeler said.

Overflowing with history, this

national park will take tourists back

in time. Camping, hiking, sight-

seeing tours, and horseback riding

are all recommended there to re-

ceive the full, outdoors experience.

4. Sequoia Redwoods

For the beach lover in you, Carlsbad offers cliffside

camping overlooking the beach. At night, while cozy in

your tent or RV, the sound of the

crashing waves relaxes you. It’s

also perfect for stargazing

and long walks, letting the

sand slip through your

toes. Large fire pits are

located at every camp

site, so roasting marsh-

mallows will be an easy

treat. For nature lovers, spring

break may be the best time to get

your outdoor fix, with lots of choices

on what to do out in the open air.

5. Carlsbad

Joshua Tree National Park

By SHELBY SWANK

By ERICA JAMES

Less than fifteen minutes on the freeway, conveniently located next to

the Ontario Mills Mall, is “The Place Where Comedy Begins.” Sunday

through Thursday the shows are “mild” for the 18 and up crowd. While

Friday and Saturday shows are “raunchier” and exclusively made for

the 21 and over crowd. The lineup for Spring Break includes the Inland

Empire Comedy Bash on the 27th, which will feature the best comedi-

ans in Hollywood hand picked from HBO, Comedy Central and Last Comic Standing.

Rick Martinez will be having a Spicy Latino Night on the 31st. DL Hughley will be per-

forming his stand up act on April 2 and 3. You get the best of both worlds in this place,

great laughs and food.

FeaturesChronicle Page 5 Monday, March 15, 2010

BEST WAYSTO GET ALAUGH

1. ONTARIO IMPROV

Rancho Cucamonga is the place to find this entertainment trio. Known commonly

as a dueling piano bar and nightclub it provides a magic show first by “Phil the Fac-

tor.” Then a comedy show with pianos where the shows are never scripted so anything

can happen. The musicians can play anything on their pianos including Elvis, Snoop

Dogg and Sublime. Lastly, there is a nightclub in the same building. So clap, sing along,

and then put your dancing shoes to work! Shows run Thursday through Saturday.

2. ROCK THE KEYS

Whether it takes a couple of shots or just pure guts, you are sure to have a great time

in this Nebraska theme setting. The menu is very diverse from steaks to seafood.

Karaoke nights invade this brewery every Wednesday and Sunday from 10 p.m. to 2

a.m. Ever wanted those five minutes of fame? Well you sure get them here! It is just you,

the mic, the scrolling screen, and your audience. If you get a bit shy while singing along

to Taylor Swift the crowd is sure to amp you up. They have a huge song list, with all the

best hits from way back in the day to what is “hip” now.

3. OMAHA JACK’S GRILLHOUSERESTAURANT KARAOKE

This movie, out in theaters March 12, makes a young couple discover that when

you marry someone, you marry their entire family. Comedians galore are present in

this film, including America Ferrera, Carlos Mencia, Forest Whitaker, and Regina King.

Lucia (America) and Marcus (Lance Gross) return from college to announce their wed-

ding plans to their families of different backgrounds.

Both families have alpha dads (Carlos Mencia and Forest Whitaker) that will stop

at nothing to change their children’s minds on walking down that aisle.

4. OUR FAMILY WEDDING

. . . It’s Me, Chelsea. Everywhere carries this bestseller book by Chelsea Handler that

is satirically titled after Judy Blume’s novel. A successful comedian that has her own

show, “Chelsea Lately,” this book talks about her crazy life experiences. In one incident

she is arrested for drunk driving, ends up in prison and is forced to sleep across from a

murderer. In another, she is invited to London where her friend makes reservations at a

restaurant where you dine completely in the dark. Bad idea, but funny to read about!

5. ARE YOU OUT THERE, VODKA?

GREATIDEAS FOR

UNDER $20A game of miniature golf should only cost you between $7.50 and

$9.95. The rates at most locations are for unlimited games. This is a fun

game that you and a group of friends can enjoy for however long as you

want. Most attractions that have a miniature golf course also have other

fun and cheap things to do such as go-carts, batting cages and laser tag.

1. MINIATURE GOLF 5This is a really fun activity that you can enjoy with your friends or family. Person-

ally, my favorite is cosmic bowling, which usually starts later in the evening and goes

until about midnight. I found that cosmic bowling is about $8 a game plus anywhere

from $3-4 for rental shoes. Normal bowling games are about $5 plus the cost of shoes.

If you go onto different bowling alley websites you will find the weekly specials they

run and some even have coupons you can print out for games, shoes, food and drinks!

2. BOWLING

Movies aren’t cheap these days. If you're on a date, two movie tickets can cost you

$20.00 or more and then you have nothing leftover to buy the candy and popcorn. To

save some money I would recommend finding $6 movie theaters in your area or pur-

chasing your tickets in advance online.

Many theaters give discounts for students and for pre-purchased tickets from their

websites, so don’t leave that ID at home!

3. MOVIES

Something different you can do is visit museums. The local San Bernardino County

Museum has a variety of exhibits. It is usually $8 for admission but if you show your stu-

dent ID it’s only $5. If you can find some friends to carpool with, Los Angeles has tons

of museums. The Getty Museum is free and if you go at 5 p.m. or later the parking is free.

During the day parking is $15 but if you split it between a couple people it’s not that bad.

I personally want to visit the Hollywood Wax Museum and tickets are only $12.95.

The Palm Springs Art Museum is another one that isn’t too far. The cost is usually

$12.50 for an adult admission but if you show your student ID it is only $5. On Thurs-

day from 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. admission is free!

4. MUSEUMS

Last but not least, happy hour is a fun and cheap thing to do with your friends.

There are seriously some amazing happy hour specials that restaurants offer.

“Kabuki at Victoria Gardens has an awesome happy hour. My boyfriend and I

walked out one night spending only $15,” student Sheena Martin said. Sheena was

right! Kabuki offers cocktails from $3.75 to $5.95, $1.95 hot house saki, $1.95 draft

beers, a variety of appetizers ranging from $3.95 to $4.95, sushi rolls from $2.95 to

$5.95 and much more.

The Yardhouse also has great happy hour deals. They offer half-priced select piz-

zas and appetizers. Also, their beer, wine, and cocktails are discounted. Most happy

hours are Monday-Friday from about 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., but your best bet is to check on

the restaurant’s website. They may even have coupons you can print out!

5. HAPPY HOUR

Writers:Best Cities: Shelby SwankNature Lovers: Erica JamesUnder $20: Natalie MorrisonGet a Laugh: Jeannette Monroy

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Ever wondered what your favorite childhood

story would be like mixed in with the quirky

and ingenious talents of Tim Burton and

Johnny Depp?

Lucky for you, the wait is over; Burton and Depp have

teamed up to bring audiences a slightly different rendition

of the Disney classic.

The film takes a quirky twist from the original story

line, placing Alice once again in Wonderland, but this time

she has returned to fight the Jabberwocky.

The film also includes a few movie stars in its closing

credits. Johnny Depp plays the delusional mad hatter, and

Helena Bonham Carter takes on the role of the Queen of

Hearts.

This is not the first time Depp and Carter has worked

together, they also did a previous film entitled ‘Sweeney

Todd: The Demon Barber’ which

Burton directed a couple of years ago.

While audiences will be pleased

with this version overall, nobody should ex-

pect anything above the usual Burton films.

Anne Hathaway plays the White Queen,

who is at odds with her evil big-headed sister

the Queen of Hearts over control of Wonder-

land, which the latter is presently overseeing.

Alice wanders through Wonderland believing that it is

all a dream, not remembering her previous experience

there.

Along the way, similar to the first story, she meets sev-

eral strange characters that desperately try to help her re-

member her first trip.

Burton’s Alice differs slighty from Lewis Carroll’s ver-

sion; one such instance is that the 2010 Alice is portrayed

as being a bit mad herself, whereas the original Alice

seemed quite innocent.

EntertainmentChronicle Page 7 Monday, March 15, 2010

Down the rabbit Hole Burton goes...

By ANGELICA STEWART assistant Entertainment Editor

Johnny Depp and director Tim Burton team up again, this time for Disney’s re-make of ‘Alice in Wonderland.’ Depp takes on the role of the Mad Hatter.

Courtesy of Disney Studios

Tim Burton supporters, Johnny

Depp die-hards, pop-culture fanat-

ics, teenagers and music lovers in

general will be pleased with the out-

standing assortment of amazing tal-

ent on the soundtrack, Almost Alice,

the companion album to Danny Elf-

man’s score on the ‘Alice in Won-

derland’ soundtrack.

The record was released on

March 2, three days before the

movie’s opening.

Fans will find that this album

has much more than what they may

have been expecting, and it’s also

very different from the movie’s first

soundtrack by Elfman. The 16-track

soundtrack ranges from electronic

to pop singles.

Each track relates specifically

to the story of a young girl’s explo-

ration and realization of who she

truly is. Alice returns to Wonder-

land and helps a charismatic,

chaotic and colorful community de-

fend themselves and protect their

home and lives from an evil queen.

Fans of the Cure will be stoked

to find out that a true legend pro-

vides a song on Almost Alice.

Robert Smith cover's “Very Good

Advice” from the classic Disney

cartoon. Despite Smith’s raw, emo-

tional and unforgettable voice, the

arrangement is a bit odd.

All American Rejects, Avril

Lavigne, Blink 182’s Mark Hoppus

and Fall Out Boy’s Pete Wentz

paired together, Franz Ferdinand,

Plain White T’s, Wolfmother,

3Oh!3, Owl City and Estonian pop

star Kerli are more artists that con-

tribute to Burton’s masterpiece.

A song that may be a favorite

is All Time Low's, “Painting Flow-

ers.” It’s a pop rock song that is

sweet and fun.

Avril Lavigne's “Alice (Under-

ground)” is another top cut. The

song is an inspiring, strength-moti-

vating, pop hit. Lavigne balances

smooth melodies with strong bursts

of emotion that will capture the

hearts of young girls.

Another fun track is, “Tea

Party,” performed by an actual

Alice look-alike, Kerli. The song

may be geared more towards high-

school kids and teeny boppers, but

it has a fun vibe that makes a great

dance party song.

Other tracks on the follow-up

soundtrack are, “Where’s My

Angel?” performed by Metro Sta-

tion, “Welcome to Mystery,” per-

formed by the Plain White T’s, and

“White Rabbit,” performed by

Grace Potter and the Nocturnals.

Overall, the album has poten-

tial in drawing a number of fans in

with its wide array of musical tal-

ent. Most of the album is enjoy-

able, fun, energetic and wacky as

the maddest hatter, but haunts the

listeners with joy and entertain-

ment.

By CALI CARTER Staff Writer

Soundtrack Spotlight:

Almost Alice

INSIDE...

The end of the film features a hilarious dance sequence

by Johnny Depp, who performs for the White Queen.

Overall, the film gets three out of five stars, good for

visuals and laughs, bad for actual plot.

Kudos to Burton and Depp though, audiences will get

what they expected, and nothing more.

Pg. 8 Artist Profile: Matt Morris

Pg. 8 Spotlight on Pomona Glasshouse

Spacious, simple, great acoustics and open to all-ages

usually can’t be said for most music venues in Southern

California.

That is why the Glasshouse in Pomona is so special

and one of the best places to see a concert.

The Glasshouse is located in downtown Pomona, nes-

tled between vintage clothing stores, art spaces, restaurants

and a brand new bar next door.

It’s worth it to come and enjoy the atmosphere, even

from the Inland Empire or LA.

Historic bands have played behind its doors and you

get great shows there all the time.

To name a few, bands like The White Stripes, The

Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Queens of the Stone Age, The Blood

Brothers, The Faint and Conor Oberst have all come

through town and given us nights to remember.

I’ve spent many nights throughout my life hanging

around the neighborhood seeing countless shows.

Some of the best memories have spawned from catch-

ing great acts and having the time of my life with friends.

I still get the chance to head that way and catch great

Chronicle Page 8 Monday, March 15, 2010Entertainment

Pomona Pit Stop: The GlasshouseA fixture in the downtown Pomona arts district, the Glasshouse plays host to thousands of musicians yearly

By JUSTIN IVEYStaff Writer

Photo Courtesy of Justin Ivey

Meet Matt MorrisBy MELANIE HUNTER

Managing Editor

acts. The latest for me was seeing Jack White’s project,

The Dead Weather, play a few months ago.

Like everything Jack White does, The Dead Weather

was amazing and the show was fantastic. To see the band

play was thrilling enough, but to see them at the

Glasshouse was extra special.

The Glasshouse is relatively small compared to clubs

that come to mind like the House of Blues, or the Wiltern

in Hollywood.

It has an 800-person capacity and I think that is one of

the reasons why it’s so special. You get to have an intimate

experience that you normally wouldn’t get at a show. It

feels like you’re on stage.

For me, one of the biggest thrills was the first time I

played the historical venue a few years ago. I remember

when I got there in the afternoon, for a sound check, I was

extremely excited.

We all had huge smiles on our faces when we were set-

ting up our gear and running through a song before the

show started.

I don’t get very nervous before shows, but playing the

Glasshouse made me feel like I was going to be sick.

I was thinking about how many shows I had seen there,

how great of a venue it is and how I was now going to share

the same stage with artists I admire.

Finally, the time came to get up and play.

It honestly was one of the best shows we had played as a

band and I remember feeling like I was dreaming during

the set.

Since then, I’ve been lucky enough to play there about

a dozen times and it honestly never stops being exciting. I

still get those same butterfly feelings before I take the stage.

Even today, I think about the Glasshouse’s extensive

history before every show and feel lucky enough that I get

to add my name to the list.

If you’ve never been, I highly recommend you go. It

will be a night that you won’t forget.

Photo Courtesy of Music Allies

This singer/songwriter has paid his dues and is now hoping to make it big under Justin Timberlake’s record label

Matt Morris is finally taking his

long-overdue spot in the limelight.

He’s written an array of hits for

Christina Aguilera, Kelly Clarkson

and Justin Timberlake.

His 2003 album Unwritten went

virtually unnoticed and wasn’t re-

leased with the backing of a huge

record label.

His patience has finally paid off

and his album When EverythingBreaks Open was released at the be-

ginning of this year under Tennman

Records, Timberlake’s start-up indie

label.

Morris’ album only received an

online release at first, but due to re-

cent success is seeing a retail release

under Tennman /Interscope Records.

Here’s why he’s deserving:

Morris is more than just another

guy who plays guitar and sings.

Morris is a poet.

Case in point, “Somewhere in

my gut, beneath my heart, behind

my lungs, entwined with veins filled

tight with blood, is something pure

and hot and good: is something ripe

and real and full of superhuman

stuff; heaven dust; it’s like an angel

kissed my lips and then held me

close and said, 'This is love'.”

That song, “Love,” can turn the

coldest of hearts warm with curios-

ity of what Morris expresses. Ironi-

cally, underneath the multiple

adjectives and metaphors used to the

describe the four letter word, Morris

simplifies love’s meaning concisely

and with playful abruptness. The

chorus repeats, “Love is perfect and

plenty enough.”

Morris is quite apt to accept the

title of “Mr. Wordplay” that fellow

singer-songwriter Jason Mraz holds.

Mraz is good, but When EverythingBreaks Open sounds and reads like

an open diary of Morris’ life. But,

not in an invasive way, as if he were

just plain indulgent. It’s all relatable.

“The Un-American” is a satiri-

cal twist of the knife to the extremi-

ties of capitalism. Musically,

however, the song would’ve done

just fine as an acoustic version.

The rest of the album however,

doesn’t disappoint. In fact, midway

through When Everything BreaksOpen, Morris loosens up with the

amazingly funky “You do it for Me.”

It’s a fun detour from some of the

heavier songs on the album.

A song all college students

being trampled by rising costs of tu-

ition, will love and 100 percent iden-

tify with “Money.” If not for content,

then just because the song’s flat out

cool. R&B hasn’t sounded as good

as “Money” in a while. Live horns

open the song and once the drop hits,

it’s purely genuine from start to fin-

ish.

There are few artists that are

just as good live, if not better than,

as on their respective albums. Mor-

ris is better.

He doesn’t dance, he doesn’t

have flash lights. It’s just him, an

amazing band and his words, a per-

sonification of what musical genius

looks like when it breaks open.

Chronicle Page 9 Monday, March 15, 2010Entertainment

Ticket vendors price college students out

I like to catch the hottest artists

in concert, but like most college stu-

dents, I have a hard time affording

good seats.

Last July, I was one of the mil-

lions of Beyoncé fans who couldn’t

wait to purchase a ticket to her "I

Am . . ." concert. However, my ex-

citement abruptly changed to disap-

pointment when I found out how

expensive the tickets were.

I had a choice of either buying

nose-bleed seats and still being able

to pay my bills that month, or pay-

ing $100 or more for a decent seat,

or close to $1,000 for a ticket in the

front row and not paying all of my

bills.

Ultimately, I chose to forgo the

show, not only due to the cost but

also because most of today’s con-

certs are such big productions that

they have a lack of intimacy between

artist and audience.

If I pay top dollar to see an

artist, I expect for them to be able to

connect with me and not just dazzle

me with an over-the-top impersonal

special effect show with no intimacy.

Some artists, like Justin Tim-

berlake, still perform in front of

thousands in big elaborate shows,

By RENETTA CLOUDStaff Writer

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COMMENTARY

but also recognize the importance of

having an intimate connection with

their audiences and affordable tickets.

Thus, they choose to also perform at

small venues.

The small venue’s major expense

is actually only paying the artist and

the lighting. Heating, air-condition-

ing, cleaning and other maintenance

fees are usually already plugged into

the daily operating costs of the place.

In comparison, at a 10,000 person

capacity coliseum the overhead is

huge and the electricity, water, heating

and air-conditioning are not part of the

day-to-day operating costs, but are

plugged into special events.

In addition, extra people are hired

during special events and these costs

have to be considered.

Thus, whatever overhead costs

there are, it is included in the ticket

price. Since it costs more to hold an

event at a coliseum, the public will be

paying more.

As for the performer, their cost

varies. So whatever type of event you

go to, the public always ends up pay-

ing for the “privilege” of watching the

latest and hottest artist.

OpinionChronicle Page 10 Monday, March 15, 2010

Varying views on SMSU’s ARC

To the Editor of the Coyote Chronicle,

In response to the article entitled, “Maturity required to be an adult at CSUSB” written by Mary

Martinez, I would like to offer this response. As Coordinator of the Osher Adult Re-Entry Center, I

believe that I have one of the most professional, polite, and attentive staff on campus. We spend a

great deal of time training, sending our students to conferences, seminars, and workshops to develop

their customer service skills, bring awareness to diversity and inclusion, and to develop our students

as young professionals.

The ARC opens one hour before all the other in the student union to provide coffee, computer

use, test supplies, and a place to catch the morning news and prepare for classes. In addition, adult

students and Veterans returning to school can find the resources they need to help in their educational

success.

We offer the Osher Foundation Scholarship annually to students age 25-50 years old who have

had a break in their education, are working on the their first undergraduate degree, and have finan-

cial need.

My center also offers snacks, microwave use, refrigerator, paper plates, etc. Almost every indi-

vidual who comes into the center gets a hug and a friendly greeting. We consider visitors to the cen-

ter as “ARC Family.”

My student staff is gracious and accommodating to all who come into the center, regardless of

age, gender, sexual preference, ethnicity, group affiliation, or status on campus.

The Adult Re-Entry Center is small and often filled to capacity. With over 100 persons visiting

the center each day, it is difficult to monitor every conversation. We often remind persons using pro-

fanity that the center is a “safe zone,” and we encourage appropriate language and behavior.

However, due to the close proximity that people are sitting and having conversations, debates,

exchange of ideas, thoughts, opinions, and even arguments, (yes, we do allow for consciousness-

raising and thought-provoking verbal exchanges) it is probably not the best place to do quiet study.

On a daily basis, students come into the ARC asking for resources, referrals, and other infor-

mation about programs, services, campus events, scholarships, etc.

At all times it is the intention of the center to preserve the intended use of the center, as well as

provide programs, events and resources to all fee-paying students of this campus. We do not exclude

any student, nor do we provide an “exclusive hang-out” to our friends. Our center values the inclu-

sion of all individuals.

Finally, I apologize the Adult Re-Entry Center was not as comfortable and welcoming as Ms.

Martinez expected on that one visit. I would like to invite her back to the center. Perhaps she would

like to attend one of the many diverse and entertaining events and programs that we offer.

Sincerely,

Judi Cruz

Coordinator, Adult Re-Entry Center

The Chronicle relieved over 40 letters, e-mails and online comments in response to last week’s article “Maturity required to be an adult at CSUSB,” showcasing the immense campus-wide concern over this issue

An excerpt from student Nicole Hershey’s letter to the Chronicle

“I am almost always greeted when I enter, sometimes even with hugs... I enjoy the free coffee, and I can even get a snack sometimes. It is amazing how much the little things really

make you feel at home”

An excerpt from student Sandra Byne’s letter to the Chronicle

“I love to converse with the different students that visit the ARC and I find this center to

be a lovely place to be. Sometimes there can be a little noise... but that is what makes this

center such a lively place.”

America placed Iraqi freedom on layaway for many

years now, with a rising cost of $1.5 billion a week in

American tax dollars, along with countless American lives.

However, it looks like we finally may be able to pay off

our purchase in the near future.

Maybe.

After the March 7 election in Iraq some analysts be-

lieve that the democratic government in Iraq may actually

work.

“It’s clear that the future of Iraq belongs to the people

of Iraq,” stated President Barack Obama during the Rose

Garden address later that same day.

Despite his predecessor's "mission accomplished"

statement in 2003, Obama's words convey the message

we've all been waiting to hear, and the facts don't lie.

Roughly 62 percent of the Iraqi people came out to

vote in this recent election. This number is down from the

massive 76 percent voter turnout in 2005. However, it's

staggering the determination of the Iraqi people to vote.

That’s embarrassing to the United States, considering

our most recent presidential elections drew just over 50 per-

cent in voter turnout, a high point in recent years.

This ambition truly makes me believe that Iraq will

succeed under its new found democracy.

However, skepticism remains present with many.

”The real test of a democracy is not so much the be-

havior of the winners; it will be the behavior of the losers,"

said Christopher Hill, U.S. Ambassador to Baghdad to

Newsweek.

We’ll have to wait and see what kind of activity hap-

pens in the next few weeks once the winner is determined.

In fact, even though this current election is being celebrated

as a success, 36 people were confirmed dead due to bomb-

ings on election day.

If things continue as they are Obama might even be

able to keep to his scheduled troop withdrawals in Iraq.

The biggest problem I can see in the future of this

newly democratic Iraqi government is the old custom of

not compromising.

As Mowaffaq al-Rubaie, a current national security ad-

viser, running for parliament, told Newsweek, "the word

'compromise' in Arabic—mosawama—is a dirty word. You

don't compromise on your concept, your ideology, your re-

ligion—or if you do, then you're a traitor."

Unfortunately, this kind of thinking has no place in

democracy. Imagine if our congress practiced this ideol-

ogy? They would be even less productive that they already

are, and one could argue nothing would ever get done.

Although the political system still needs quite a lot of

work in Iraq, the social institutions are doing just fine.

According to economist Douglass North’s book, "Vi-

olence and Social Orders," the country now has more than

800 newspapers, television and radio stations, which are

being used as a vital tool in shedding light on corrupt busi-

ness and other graft. To accompany this new social order,

the country now has more than 1,200 trained judges.

Even more shocking is the progress for women’s

rights, including modifications to the Iraqi government that

mandate 25 percent female seats in provincial councils.

Although Iraq still has a lot of work to do, it’s clear

they’re making fantastic strides in becoming their own truly

independent nation. Hopefully, now we can just sit back

and watch them become as lazy as us. Long live democ-

racy!

Reaching the endof the road in Iraq

“Though they have sponsored some great speakersand programs in the past, the atmosphere in the ARC isnot only unwelcoming to older students, it's not a great

representation of college life/students in general.”

A comment from an anonymous user at coyotechronicle.com

Join the discussion at coyotechronicle.com

Here’s a sample of the varied opinionswe’ve heard on the ARC’s environment

By BRIAN SAUDEStaff Writer

A letter to the editor

OpinionChronicle Page 11 Monday, March 15, 2010

America faces an educational crisis in

which the students that pass through our el-

ementary and high schools leave less edu-

cated than those in other countries.

At one time America led the world in

education, recently, however, the future

isn't so clear.

Many educational institutions over the

years have tried anything and everything to

remedy the relative decline of US education

in the K-12 category.

According to CBS News, 20 years ago

the US ranked first among industrialized

nations with adults 25-34 years old holding

a high school degree. The US is currently

ranked ninth.

One major cause of this rapid decline

is the lack of quality teachers and their in-

structing of our nation’s youth.

Many researchers believe that this fact

alone is more important than new curricu-

lum, smaller class sizes and any other quick

fixes we use to try to mend the situation.

The ability to teach is something that

can’t be taught, either you have it or don’t.

It doesn’t take much to recite facts, admin-

ister tests and hand back the grades. That’s

really nothing but a glorified babysitter,

which sadly is how a lot of America’s youth

are taught today.

A big contributor to poor teachers in

the classroom are the teacher unions.

In many states, a teacher can be fully

tenured within three years, making it nearly

impossible to fire them. Which, at that

point, involves multiple bad reports from

students and parents, repeated assessment

and legal action to make getting rid of a bad

apple a reality.

I asked my ten year old cousin how he

likes his fourth grade teacher.

“He’s nice, we watch movies on Fri-

days and I get to read comic books for read-

ing time,” my cousin said.

That doesn’t exactly sound like some-

thing a parent would want to hear when

asking their kid, “how was school today?”

I can look back over my younger years

and still remember the names of all the

teachers that really inspired me to learn.

I remember when I was in fourth

grade, I had a really tough time with long-

division. I can still recall that Friday before

the weekend when Mrs. Burke literally

stayed three hours after class to make sure

I understood it for the test. I remember

thinking “man, doesn’t she have anything

better to do than help me with this?”

But that’s how you can tell who a qual-

ity teacher is when you see one. A good

teacher sees what you can and cannot do,

but a great teacher sees what you’re capable

of doing and shows you how to get there.

As cliche as it sounds, it’s true that the

younger generation are the future. We need

them to be better and smarter.

If all the budget cutting hasn't yet

solved our education problems, then we

need to move past looking at the socio-eco-

nomic factors and reassess the education in

this country, starting with the teachers.

While it seems the educational system

as we know it is perilously suspended

above a gaping deficit of funds and learn-

ing, from the kinder grades to the graduate

level, all is not lost.

In fact, here at CSUSB we have it bet-

ter off than most universities in California.

Recently our campus was recognized

in the 2009 President's Higher Education

Community Service Honor Roll With Dis-

tinction, the highest federal honor that can

be bestowed upon a university.

Apart from that, our campus might

have grumbling in the halls and jokes

made about the situation, but there are no

massively enraged students and staff com-

parable to other universities such as

UCLA or CSU Fullerton.

What is it that makes us so unique?

What is it that is softening the blows for

us, so to say?

The answer is a who, not a what:

CSUSB President Dr. Albert K. Karnig.

As an “impacted” campus that lies in

a county with an unemployment rate of

around 14 percent, according to the Bu-

reau of Labor Statistics, Karnig has

steered this university through the trou-

blesome furloughs and cuts with a steady

hand.

Its not an easy job playing father to

over19,000 students and staff and not hav-

ing enough resources for all the kids to get

along; but somehow Karnig gets the job

done.

Going into the 2009-2010 school

year, Karnig outlined exactly how tough

this year would be at his 2009 Convoca-

tion speech.

The Chronicle has been covering the

future of higher education for some time

now, offering our comments and what

should and shouldn’t be done.

In turn, our articles speak with the

voice of the students, and not once have

we mentioned Karnig’s name among the

likes of the governor or other state and

CSU officials.

It is clear that Karnig is here for us --

students and staff -- and better yet, he is

here because he believes in education.

Take a look around campus this quar-

ter. On almost any given day there are a

few school buses of local kids pulling up

and touring the campus.

Karnig knows that education begins

at a young age.

Sure Karnig hasn’t picked up a sword

and slain the dragon, we have lost far too

many professors, students and applicants

to our ailing CSU system, but at least for

now, Karnig has dug up a shield to defend

us.

Only by continuing to support our

tireless leader and working together can

we make things better here at CSUSB.

We might even be able to create

change that moves beyond our tiny alcove

of success.

Chronicle Editorial

By KEVIN DOWNESStaff Writer

Take a lookin the mirror

Hail to the chiefSaving the future from

the bad apples

Read more about the 2009 President's HigherEducation Community Service Honor Roll With Distinction at coyotechronicle.com

Chronicle Page 12 Monday, March 15, 2010Coyote Chronicle.com

TechSpot By KEN DILLARDEditor in Chief

Welcome to the Chronicle’s peek into all things tech. Check this space for weeklynews and views on the wide world of phones, computers, TVs, games and the

Internet. We’ll do the browsing so you don’t have to! Enjoy!

Whispers of multitasking

PS(Wii?)

It’s a trap!

Perhaps the chief complaint against Apple’s game-changing iPhone has come from

those who swear by multitasking. Currently, iPhone users can only run certain, Apple-

provided apps at the same time (like the iPod and Safari).

Jailbreakers have been doing third-party multitasking for years, but rumors have

been swirling about the possibility of Steve-Jobs-approved multitasking in the just-re-

leased SDK for iPhone OS 3.2, the version of software that powers the iPad.

Take this with your ever-ready grain of salt, though. iPhone multi-tasking rumors

have a tendency to pop up only to dissolve at Apple’s next keynote presentation.

Palm Pre Plus and Nexus One users can keep running their bazillion apps at once

like they’ve always done, of course.

The motion control wars are in full-tilt. Nintendo’s Wii console has been a shock-

ing success, forcing competitors Sony and Microsoft to scramble for a share of the new

casual market. Xbox 360’s Project Natal is on the way, and Sony just revealed details on

PlayStation Move, their foray into Wii-style motion controls.

For our money, it’s too little too late. Casual gamers aren’t going to buy a PS3, and

hardcore gamers aren’t likely to embrace waving their arms around to control an FPS.

Let’s face it, we all love the Internet. It’s where we get the bulk of our news, our so-

cial activities and our fun. When the good ol’ net is at its best, however, is when regular

people harness its tremendous power to get important things done.

What the heck are we talking about? Getting Star Wars’ Rebel Admiral Ackbar voted

in as the new mascot of Ole Miss University, of course. Yes, we’re serious. Colonel Reb

is out, thanks to his terminal association with slavery and the civil war.

The Admiral is facing some stiff competition, but he’s still seriously in the running

as of the first of March. Check out notatrap.org if you don’t believe us.

Chronicle Page 13 Monday, March 15, 2010Coyote Chronicle.com

“A Closer Look”Tuesdays at 10 a.m.

“The Agony of Defeat” By Julie Wasiuk

Angela Davis ScreeningTues., 3.16.10, 2 p.m. & Wed., 3.17.10, 11:30 a.m.

SMSU TheaterThe Women’s Resource Center will be screening the Angela Davis Lecture for

anyone who is interested in seeing the lecture again, and those who missed it the first time.

St. Patrick's Day Bagpipes & BoxingWed., 3.17.10, 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.

SMSU Events CenterJoin us for festivities to celebrate the most beloved Patron Saint of all of Ireland.

Live bagpipe music and inflatable boxing.

Upcoming Events

March Madness is finally here!

The field is set and it’s time to fill out your bracket.

Don’t forget the sleepers and to do your research because

the Coyote Chronicle is having its own bracket challenge

(see coyotechronicle.com for more details).

Now, time for 'bracketology'.

Of course the one-seeds will be favorites, but don’t get

so antsy on sending them straight to the final four.

Let's look at four of the top teams in the field, Duke,

Syracuse, Kansas, and Kentucky.

Kansas started out hot, ranked number one for the first

eight weeks. But they dropped a few games and their rank-

ing fell. They have the talent to win it all for the second

time in three years, but they've looked disinterested at times

this year.

Kentucky has been a steady team throughout the sea-

son, but three of their five starters are freshmen.

Although the youngsters have been exceptional for the

Wildcats, the inexperience may hurt them in the big dance

when veteran laden mid-majors are rampant.

Duke has had some rocky patches this season, and de-

spite their five losses they remain near the top of the rank-

ings. But they are a team that moves the ball fast and can

grind out close games.

Their three scoring leaders (Jon Scheyer, Nolan Smith

and Kyle Singler) are explosive and can take over a game

in a hurry.

Plus the Dukies have one of the best coaches in col-

lege basketball, Mike Krzyzewski.

They have a lot of experience and I think they are play-

ing with something to prove since they haven’t gotten a lot

of recognition this year ( except from Dick Vitale).

Syracuse is a different story. They have beaten some

good teams but their losses have been brutal. They lost

twice to an unranked Louisville squad, and dropped a pre-

season game to Le Moyne University, (a small school from

New York that failed to make the Division II tournament).

Every year there are Cinderella stories. One of my

sleeper picks to make noise in the big dance is Louisville.

They beat Syracuse twice during the regular season

(once while Syracuse was ranked number one.)

Another team flying under the radar is Notre Dame.

They beat teams like Marquette, Pitt (twice), and George-

town. Don’t be surprised if Harangody gets them to the

Elite Eight or even the Final Four.

The tournament is up for grabs and one loss will send

your bags packing.

SportsChronicle Page 14 Monday, March 15, 2010

Coyote Coverage

Upcoming ScheduleBaseball

March 18th @ CSU Dominguez Hills

March 19th @ CSU Dominguez Hills

March 20 vs CSU Dominguez Hills-- 11 a.m.

SoftballMarch 16th @ CSU Dominguez Hills

March 19th @ CSU Stanislaus

March 20th @ CSU Stanislaus

Water PoloMarch 19-20th @ LMU Tournament

Women’s TennisMarch 20th vs Dominican University

Men’s GolfMarch 21-23rd: So Cal Intercollegiate

CCAA StandingsBaseball(As of 3-11)

Softball

UC San DiegoCSUSBChico StateCSU Dominguez HillsCal Poly-Pomona CSU StanislausCal State L.A. Sonoma StateSan Francisco St.CSU East BayCSU Monterey Bay

10-2, 19-312-4, 12-59-3, 13-38-4, 13-76-6, 12-96-6, 9-116-6, 8-102-6, 9-92-6, 8-112-10, 5-13-11-11, 5-16

Sonoma StateCSU Monterey BaySan Francisco St.UC San DiegoCSU Dominguez HillsChico StateCSUSBCSU East BayHumboldt St.CSU Stanislaus

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Standing just 15 inches tall and weighing a measly 11

pounds, it’s easy to down play the significance of sport’s

most prestigious honor, especially if you’ve never won it.

The FIFA World Cup Trophy is widely regarded as the

pinnacle of sporting achievements.

This summer the USA will participate in the FIFA

World Cup held in South Africa looking to move beyond

the quarterfinals, their best ever finish.

Every four years, 32 nations from around the world

compete for the World Cup Trophy in a tournament that is

watched by 2.2 billion people worldwide.

The USA has never won the Cup.

The closest they have ever come was in 2002, reach-

ing the quarterfinals before losing out to Germany, 1-0.

This summer they’ve been drawn in group C with Eng-

land, Algeria and Slovenia. Two teams progress from each

group.

Many see the game against England as good as lost,

but the games versus Algeria and Slovenia are winnable.

Despite the tough group, CSUSB junior Edmundo

Reyes is confident the USA can progress.

“I am almost 100 percent positive that they’ll get

through the group," Reyes said.

"England will be tough but I’m pretty sure they won’t

have too many problems.”

One player essential to USA success is the captain,

Landon Donovan. Donovan, a San Bernardino County na-

tive, is currently on-loan from the LA Galaxy to Everton

FC of England’s top league.

“If I had to pick out a single US player that I expect to

stand out at the World Cup I’d have to say [Landon] Dono-

van. He’s done really well with Everton and he looks like

he’ll continue to get better,” student Marcia Hughes said.

USA’s first game against the English is already built

up as a potential classic.

The last time the teams met in the World Cup was in

1950. The USA upset England 1-0 in what is widely con-

sidered one of the greatest upsets in soccer history.

“I think they’ll tie the first game against England. The

first game of the tournament neither team will want to lose

so a tie is the most likely result,” Reyes said.

“I think they’ll win the next two and advance.”

One of the benefits Team USA has is the number of

Americans that are now playing abroad, particularly in

England.

In their recent exhibition game against Holland, 13 of

their 18 man roster were European based with 10 currently

in English or Scottish clubs.

“I think that soccer in Europe is played at a different

level. There’s a higher intensity and it demands more phys-

ically. They’ve learned to play at that standard,” Hughes

said.

“When they get together as a national team they’ll

bring that experience with them and that makes other teams

respect them.”

The tournament kicks off June 11 when South Africa

faces Mexico in the opening game-one that many will be

watching, Reyes in particular.

“Personally I’d like to see Mexico win it all but real-

istically the chances are pretty slim,” said Reyes, who is a

kinesiology major.

“I could see Spain or Brazil winning it -- they’ll be up

there for sure.”

This summer’s tournament is the first ever World Cup

to be held in Africa and although the USA might not be fa-

vorites to win it all, upsets do happen.

For many, it wouldn’t be a complete shock to see the

USA get a repeat 1-0 win against England, just like they

did in 1950.

By AARON HUGHESStaff Writer

AP Photo

USA prepares for World Cup

By JESUS ROMEROAssistant Sports Editor

Sifting through the field of 64

The Coyote baseball team isn't concerned about their

recent bump in the road against the Cal State Stanislaus

Warriors.

Though the home team took the first three games in

the series, the Coyotes answered back with a 6-3 win in the

final game.

“We could have easily gave up and let them take four

from us,” senior Cody Madison said.

“We overcame that adversity in the last game and it

gave us a little more confidence to go into the next series.”

The series against the Warriors

left the Coyotes with a 12-5 over-

all record.

“That’s baseball for you. It’s

going to happen,” senior Kyle

Davis said.

“Our pitching was phenomenal but our sticks didn’t

come through.”

The first two games of the series went into extra in-

nings, but the unexpected errors and a Stanislaus grand

slam doomed the Coyotes.

With Stanislaus in the past, the Coyotes look toward

the upcoming games against Chico State and UC San

Diego that will make or break their CCAA season.

“[Chico and San Diego are] going to come out and

compete,” Madison said.

“They want to win. We want to win. It’s going to be a

battle between players and coaches.”

To prepare for the battles the team is focusing on keep-

ing their pitching up while working on their offensive

game.

Much of this season's success and confidence can be

attributed to competitiveness

between the play-

ers.

“[Coach Don

Parnell] could

grab anyone off

the bench and have

just has much confi-

dence in them,” Madison

said.

“This year is more of a compe-

tition to push the guy out of the spot

instead of saying that should have been my

position.”

The success that the Coyotes have had

so far this season isn’t too much of a surprise for the play-

ers, because of their hard work this year and last.

“It kind of boggles me with the ‘prove people wrong’

[approach], and what people think about us to be honest,”

Davis said.

“I don’t care. They don’t see what we’re doing out here

every day. Even last season we were working hard and

things just didn’t go our way.”

The Coyotes will defend their home field in their next

home game against Cal State Dominguez Hills at Perris

Hill Park's Fiscalini Field.

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‘Yotes hit bump, hit backBy MONICA GALLEGOS

Staff Writer

Robert Whitehead | Special to the Chronicle

The Coyote men’s basketball team added

another CCAA conference tournament title to

their legacy, winning 58-52 over Cal Poly

Pomona.

The win gave the 'Yotes their second con-

secutive conference tournament, the only two in

school history.

Oliver’s ‘Yotes came into the tournament

riding a three game winning streak and they con-

tinued their ways.

In the CCAA tournament the Coyotes

started off with San Francisco State, a team they

split their regular season series with losing at San

Francisco and winning at Coussoulis Arena.

The Coyotes had their most dominating all-

around performances beating the Gators impres-

sively 92-80.

Five players, Caston, Tyson, Hill, Davis and

Jefferson scored 15 points in the game.

In the semifinals the Coyotes played tour-

nament host Humboldt State, a team they split

their regular season series with.

Caston picked the right time to have his

fourth 20 point or more game of the season, lead-

ing the ‘Yotes to a 64-55 victory against the

Lumberjacks.

Next in line for the ‘Yotes were the confer-

ence tournament finals where they faced rival

Cal Poly Pomona. Pomona won the CCAA reg-

ular season and was the number one seed in the

conference tournament.

The 'Yotes and Broncos also split their reg-

ular season, as the Broncos were the only CCAA

team to beat the Coyotes in Coussoulis arena.

Leading scorer, Bryan LeDuc, had a solid

game, scoring 17 points.

Aaron Hill also played strong in the cham-

pionship game, scoring 11 points, grabbing five

rebounds and three steals.

Tyson and Davis each scored nine points

and had four rebounds. Caston followed up with

six points and five assists, helping the Coyotes

to a 58-52 win: their second CCAA tournament

championship in school history.

The Coyotes earned a spot in the NCAA di-

vision II tournament in Bellingham, Washington

for the 11th time in 12 years.

CSUSB is the second seed in the West,

where they will again face off against Humboldt

State. The team went 2-1 against their CCAA foe

this season.

To go far in the tournament the Coyotes will

need to play the same way they played in the

conference tournament.

They need to continue to play well on the

road. The ‘Yotes will need star players like

LeDuc, Caston, Hill, Tyson and Davis to shine

and contribute.

They will need to play stout defense like

they did all season and continue hitting shots

from beyond the perimeter.

Also, the 'Yotes inside presence, led by

LeDuc, who was named to the Daktronics All

West Team, needs to take advantage of the oth-

ers teams opposition.

Sports Monday3.15.10

Coyotes win CCAA tournament, head to Washington for NCAA’s

By DEVLIN AMBERSStaff Writer

Polo continues strong runCSUSB women’s water polo team knows the secrets to

success to stay strong.

The team currently sits at 12-5 with half the season left

to play and they already have matched their last season’s

total wins.

“I cannot say enough good things about our team. We

have such great talent, and everyone plays such an impor-

tant role,” senior Kelsey Morino said.

“Whether it’s first or second string, if we were missing

even one of our girls we couldn't be a success."

"The key to the team's success this season is the heart

for the sport and the drive that comes within the

players," head coach Sarah Reneker said.

"They don't settle with mediocre play, the play to their

full potential."

With Reneker running the show, the team is headed for

a successful season, something they strove for last year, but

came up short.

“Reneker is a great motivator for the girls, because she

has been in our shoes before,” junior goalkeeper Bryanna

Burns said.

“She knows all the ins and outs of the game from a

player’s and coach’s view.”

“The biggest change I can see from last year has been

the fact that Coach Reneker has been able to boost the

morale of the team,” Morino said. “After coming out of a

horrible season like last year, it was hard to find the drive

to work hard. She's brought life back into the team, the love

for the game, and the drive to win flows from her to us.”

The ‘Yotes were working on a five game winning

streak until their March 6 loss to Santa Clara cut them short.

“We're definitely still learning and growing as a team

and having such a close loss to a team like Santa Clara mo-

tivates us to work that much harder in practice so we can

dominate,” Morino said.

With half of their season left to play, having these 12

wins already is a testament to the turnaround the team has

made since last season and the things that have changed to

better the team.

The team mentality has been a key factor in driving

the team; believing they can come out strong and proving

their competitiveness immediately in the first quarter of

play is crucial.

“A fight for pride and respect is what’s given us our

12 wins,” Morino said.

“When the seeding came out at the beginning of the

season, no team showed us respect and thought we would

end up last in the league. That has definitely been our drive

for this season—to prove everyone wrong—[and] to show

that we are a team to fear. We have the talent to compete it’s

just a matter of showing it.”

"[We need] to continue to build a strong structure for

our team and play with all we

got. Continue to strive for victories," Reneker said. "We

need to continue to play as a team."

By SARAH MIKKELSONStaff Writer

Robert Whitehead | Special to the ChronicleFreshman Teresa Martinez is one of the young Coyotes to contribute this year.

Crystal Cuyan | Chronicle PhotoForward Devon Davis grabs a rebound in a home game against CCAA season Champion Cal Poly Pomona.