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May 3, 2012 02:50 PM
A 1 Percent We Like to Hear About
Nora Faith
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On April 17, the Center for Student Success (CSS) honored the top 1 percent of freshmen who earned a 4.0 Grade Point Average in at least 15 units their first semester here at Cal State Monterey Bay (CSUMB). The event was held at the University Center Living Room.

On April 17, the Center for Student Success (CSS) honored the top 1 percent of freshmen who earned a 4.0 Grade Point Average in at least 15 units their first semester here at Cal State Monterey Bay (CSUMB). The event was held at the University Center Living Room.
 
May 3, 2012 12:13 AM
A Diverse Step Into the Future
Andrew Hines
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Of the roughly 5,000 students who currently attend Cal State Monterey Bay full-time, about 20 percent of those will be graduating in May 2012. They will be representing the 22 majors and the 8 graduate programs offered at CSUMB.
Of the roughly 5,000 students who currently attend Cal State Monterey Bay full-time, about 20 percent of those will be graduating in May 2012. They will be representing the 22 majors and the 8 graduate programs offered at CSUMB.
 
May 3, 2012 12:05 PM
A Presidential Musing
Kent Wellington
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With the news that President Dianne Harrison will be leaving Cal State Monterey Bay (CSUMB) for Cal State Northridge, students and faculty are reflecting on the work she has done on campus and pondering what the new President could and should do for the school. When Harrison’s departure was announced in March, there were all ranges of reactions to the news.
With the news that President Dianne Harrison will be leaving Cal State Monterey Bay (CSUMB) for Cal State Northridge, students and faculty are reflecting on the work she has done on campus and pondering what the new President could and should do for the school. When Harrison’s departure was announced in March, there were all ranges of reactions to the news.
May 3, 2012 12:51 AM
Consumerism? Or a Revolution in Education?
John David Flores
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There are two things which can be considered ubiquitous on the Internet: porn and opinions. Social networking, review-based sites like Yelp.com and Epinions.com have exploded in recent years to include industries like entertainment with RottenTomatoes.com and even education with RateMyProfessors.com (RMP).
There are two things which can be considered ubiquitous on the Internet: porn and opinions. Social networking, review-based sites like Yelp.com and Epinions.com have exploded in recent years to include industries like entertainment with RottenTomatoes.com and even education with RateMyProfessors.com (RMP).
 
May 3, 2012 01:23 PM
Economist Dr. Alice Rivlin Set to Speak at Commencement
Robyn Simpson
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With the end of another spring semester looming in the air, and with an entire class of soon-to-be-graduating seniors spending all of their waking moments in the library in a mad scramble to finish off their capstone projects, it’ll soon be time to say goodbye to a great deal of our classmates as they graduate.

May 3, 2012 12:47 AM
Extended Education
Madison Gassner
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For those who need to continue hitting the books or those looking for an activity to fill the time during the summer break, Cal State Monterey Bay (CSUMB) does offer a few summer courses from the Extended Education program, but a few students may find they have more luck with finding relevant courses during the Winter Break instead.
For those who need to continue hitting the books or those looking for an activity to fill the time during the summer break, Cal State Monterey Bay (CSUMB) does offer a few summer courses from the Extended Education program, but a few students may find they have more luck with finding relevant courses during the Winter Break instead.
 
May 3, 2012 12:08 AM
For Those with the Blues
Jerennina Angeles Piguing
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At the Cal State Monterey Bay (CSUMB) campus,. students deal with their everyday lives both physically and mentally.
At the Cal State Monterey Bay (CSUMB) campus,. students deal with their everyday lives both physically and mentally.
 
May 3, 2012 07:04 PM
Gay and Greek
Barra McKenzie
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When members of the LGBT community consider getting more involved in campus events at Cal State Monterey Bay (CSUMB), joining a fraternity or sorority is probably not the first option that comes to mind. Because the intersection of Greek life and LGBT culture is seldom discussed, members of each community may be uninformed about the other.

When members of the LGBT community consider getting more involved in campus events at Cal State Monterey Bay (CSUMB), joining a fraternity or sorority is probably not the first option that comes to mind. Because the intersection of Greek life and LGBT culture is seldom discussed, members of each community may be uninformed about the other.
 
May 3, 2012 07:16 PM
Housing Changes
Melanie Graham
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Starting next semester, Cal State Monterey Bay (CSUMB) will start seeing changes in on-campus housing and East Campus. One of the larger changes to on-campus housing is the placement of new furniture in the dorms. The new furniture options were on display in a Furniture Showcase in the University Ballroom lobby from April 17 to 19 for students to give their input.
Starting next semester, Cal State Monterey Bay (CSUMB) will start seeing changes in on-campus housing and East Campus. One of the larger changes to on-campus housing is the placement of new furniture in the dorms. The new furniture options were on display in a Furniture Showcase in the University Ballroom lobby from April 17 to 19 for students to give their input.
May 3, 2012 07:18 PM
It’s Play Time!
Melanie Graham
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Summer is fast approaching, and Monterey County is host to a several summer programs to fill the free time.
Summer is fast approaching, and Monterey County is host to a several summer programs to fill the free time.
 
May 3, 2012 12:55 AM
Lights, Camera, Action!
Erika Murillo
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A group of four teenage boys sits around a computer fixated on the monitor. A sudden burst of laughter ensues as they move away from the computer revealing at a stuffed animal squirrel and the terrified face of one of the teenaged boys on the screen.
A group of four teenage boys sits around a computer fixated on the monitor. A sudden burst of laughter ensues as they move away from the computer revealing at a stuffed animal squirrel and the terrified face of one of the teenaged boys on the screen.
 
May 3, 2012 07:11 PM
One for the History Books
Oscar Peña
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On April 20 President Obama signed the proclamation to make Fort Ord a National Monument under the Antiquities Act. The former military base will remain open to the public with restricted no trespassing areas for research and safety reasons. Fort Ord offers over 80 miles of hiking, biking, and horseback-riding trails.

May 3, 2012 12:22 PM
Otter Alumni: Where Are They Now?
Emilie Rodrigues
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As graduation nears, students in all classes are probably wondering what this generation of graduates will accomplish. After talking to fifteen Cal State Monterey Bay (CSUMB) graduates, we have found that students coming from our campus have had a plethora of experiences, and many of them have valuable advice for current CSUMB students.

As graduation nears, students in all classes are probably wondering what this generation of graduates will accomplish. After talking to fifteen Cal State Monterey Bay (CSUMB) graduates, we have found that students coming from our campus have had a plethora of experiences, and many of them have valuable advice for current CSUMB students.
 
May 3, 2012 12:00 AM
Science Matters
Jared Roberts
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Science offers ways of advancing technology in Marine Science, medical treatment and communication as well as the answers for students with disabilities to succeed in school.
Science offers ways of advancing technology in Marine Science, medical treatment and communication as well as the answers for students with disabilities to succeed in school.
 
May 3, 2012 01:51 PM
The Best and the Brighest
Nicholas Ferreira
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After years of grueling course work and intense preparation, top seniors at Cal State Monterey Bay (CSUMB) received recognition for their efforts at the Honors Convocation on April 20. Seniors with the highest Grade Point Averages (GPA) are put into three different categories of academic honors. These categories are Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, and Summa Cum Laude.
After years of grueling course work and intense preparation, top seniors at Cal State Monterey Bay (CSUMB) received recognition for their efforts at the Honors Convocation on April 20.
 
May 3, 2012 12:45 AM
United Front for Education
Miles Stallions
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The strike vote rolling across California State University (CSU) campuses brings with it a possibility for change early in the game.
The strike vote rolling across California State University (CSU) campuses brings with it a possibility for change early in the game.
 
May 3, 2012 07:09 PM
When Dreams Come True
Henry Houston
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Now that Duane Lindsay’s, Senior, SBS, dream of becoming AS President has come true, he plans to implement his platform to reality. The policies he proposed during the AS race is to involve the student body. This is going to be initiated through increased electronic use of officers to Cal State Monterey Bay (CSUMB) students.
Now that Duane Lindsay’s, Senior, SBS, dream of becoming AS President has come true, he plans to implement his platform to reality.
 
The policies he proposed during the AS race is to involve the student body. This is going to be initiated through increased electronic use of officers to Cal State Monterey Bay (CSUMB) students.
May 3, 2012 08:56 AM
[Capstone] Business
Allison Gonzales
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The business capstone festival for the graduating class of 2012 will take place on May 17 and May 18 in the University Center Conference room. Students have been working on their final capstone project all semester and are eager to showcase all their hard work and dedication.

The business capstone festival for the graduating class of 2012 will take place on May 17 and May 18 in the University Center Conference room. Students have been working on their final capstone project all semester and are eager to showcase all their hard work and dedication.

May 3, 2012 08:07 AM
[Capstone] Collaborative Health & Human Services
Jerennina Angeles Piguing
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Cal State Monterey Bay’s Capstone Festival for the Collaborative Health and Human Services (CHHS) major will take place at the Tanimura and Antle Library in room 1180 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on May 18. Capstones for CHHS students are field-based.

May 3, 2012 08:16 AM
[Capstone] Communication Design
Nicole A. Onuska
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Who would have thought to combine horror and psychology? That is exactly what Holly Roth, Lauren Ledbetter, and Barry White had in mind. Mire Manifestations “is a third-person psychological horror game that will be a learning module for Jennifer Dyer-Seymour of the Psychology Department to fulfill her major learning outcome of critical thinking combined with ambiguity.”

Who would have thought to combine horror and psychology? That is exactly what Holly Roth, Lauren Ledbetter, and Barry White had in mind.

May 3, 2012 07:54 AM
[Capstone] Computer Science & Information Technology
Nicole A. Onuska
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In the summer of 2011, Aaron Felt started an internship at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) through the Monterey Bay Regional Academy of Computing Education, or MBRACE. Today, his Capstone project involves the programming of satellite software which will lead to the launch of an experimental cube-shaped satellite.

In the summer of 2011, Aaron Felt started an internship at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) through the Monterey Bay Regional Academy of Computing Education, or MBRACE. Today, his Capstone project involves the programming of satellite software which will lead to the launch of an experimental cube-shaped satellite.

May 3, 2012 08:57 AM
[Capstone] HCOM
Miles Stallions
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This year, the Human Communication (HCOM) capstone festival will be focusing on the three capstone classes offered this semester and their individual themes. The sections included Diaspora, Youth, and Community. Cameron McFadden, senior, HCOM, integrated youth into his capstone by interning at the Resource Center for Non-Violence in Santa Cruz. 

This year, the Human Communication (HCOM) capstone festival will be focusing on the three capstone classes offered this semester and their individual themes. The sections included Diaspora, Youth, and Community. Cameron McFadden, senior, HCOM, integrated youth into his capstone by interning at the Resource Center for Non-Violence in Santa Cruz.

May 3, 2012 11:46 AM
[Capstone] ISSM
John David Flores
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As an Integrated Studies (ISSM) major at Cal State Monterey Bay (CSUMB) Brenna Farrell has developed a focus of study that she hopes will position her for success in a career in the music industry, “I really want to work…as a tour manager.

May 3, 2012 11:50 AM
[Capstone] Japanese
Kent Wellington
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Joseph Ostrowski, Japanese Major, said “In the study I explore what university students think about such topics as police effectiveness, comfort while around the police in a variety of situations, the willingness to cooperate with the police, student perceptions toward police arms, and specifically whether students feel firearms give police their authority and whether local, koban, or campus police should be carrying these potentially lethal weapons.

Joseph Ostrowski, Japanese Major, said “In the study I explore what university students think about such topics as police effectiveness, comfort while around the police in a variety of situations, the willingness to cooperate with the police, student perceptions toward police arms, and specifically whether students feel firearms give police their authority and whether local, koban, or cam

May 3, 2012 08:24 AM
[Capstone] Kinesiology
Patrick Kelley
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The department of Kinesiology at Cal State Monterey Bay states that “the fitness, health and wellbeing of individuals creates the foundation for the success of our society and economy.” It is a major that many student-athletes study here at CSUMB and nationwide.