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The number of identity frauds occurring in the United States is rising. According to the 2010 Identity Fraud Survey Report by Javelin Strategy and Research, "More than 11 million adult consumers became victims of identity fraud in 2009, up from nearly 10 million in 2008."

The folks over as Sodexo, Cal State Monterey Bay's (CSUMB) food provider, have noticed the dissatisfactions amongst customers and are taking necessary steps to ensure a higher level of satisfaction. In an effort to better serve the diverse campus, the Food Service Committee (FSC) was developed. Made up of CSUMB students, the FSC met with Sodexo representatives to provide insight on the campus' dining needs.

The Center of Student Success hosted the 2nd Annual Distinguished Freshman Celebration in the University Ballroom at Cal State Monterey Bay (CSUMB). Thirteen freshmen were awarded $1,000 scholarships during the event for achieving 4.0 GPAs in their first semester of college.

Carrie LaPonza is a midfielder on the women's soccer team at Cal State Monterey Bay (CSUMB) and is also the President of the Student Athletic Advisory Committee. She is a hard working student when she is not practicing her sport on the field.

Awarded annually since the 2000/2001 academic year, the Provost's Award for Exemplary Academic Achievement is awarded to a student who has a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5, has positively contributed to the Cal State Monterey Bay (CSUMB) learning community, and who academically and personally stands out.

A "leap of faith" is what it took for Cal State Monterey Bay (CSUMB) first semester student, James Lewis to produce his own publishing company and become an author. The 'Pantheon Collective' is an independent publishing company created in December 2009 by Lewis and two friends, Stephanie Casher and Omar Luqmaan-Harris.

Have you ever wondered how solar panels work? And can drinking canned sodas and even beer help save Mother Earth? Researching these questions reveals a surprising new trend for do-it-yourselfers when it comes to renewable energy. Normal, marginally handy people are creating solar panels and heating systems from scratch with every day materials (including that empty can of Bud on your dresser).

With the recession still in full force, cuts in spending are affecting everyone. Pink slips are affecting teachers of all calibers; even teachers with tenure which supposedly secures their teaching positions are getting the infamous pink papers. According to Governor Jerry Brown's budget plan, $6.3 billion could be cut from education. That includes the $1.6 billion for higher education and $5.2 billion from K-14 education. Education is going to receive the biggest hit from the Governor's proposed budget plan, education does get the most federal funding which is why government feel this be the smartest choice for fund reduction.