Spring Semester 2008

 

 

March 24, 2008

Iraq War Soldier Reflects on Five Years of War

" This March marks the fifth year U.S. soldiers and politics have had influence in Iraq through war. Read More



February 26, 2008

Campus Robbery Case Will Continue

" CSU Monterey Bay University (CSUMB) Police Department (UPD) informed the campus community Feb. 26 that the investigation regarding the strong-arm robbery on Feb. 19, will continue. Read More



February 20, 2008

Robbery Investigation Brings Insight to Student Safety

" Feb. 19, 2008 a CSU Monterey Bay (CSUMB) student was the victim of a strong-arm robbery. Read More



February 20, 2008

Robbery Investigation Brings Insight to Student Safety

" Feb. 19, 2008 a CSU Monterey Bay (CSUMB) student was the victim of a strong-arm robbery. Read More



February 20, 2008

Robbery and Assault on Campus

" A student in Resident Hall 211 was struck Feb. 19 at 6:30 p.m. as three unknown suspects pushed their way into the student’s room and stole a laptop computer. Read More



February 12, 2008

Otters Jazz it Up Downtown

" For just over a year now the CSU Monterey Bay (CSUMB) Jazz Orchestra has been performing weekly at Monterey Live, a small music venue in downtown Monterey. Read More



February 12, 2008

Costly Victory for Otters

" The CSU Monterey Bay Otters increased their winning streak to six games in a row, beating their California Collegiate Athletic Association opponents Chico State 79-67 at the Kelp Bed on Feb 9. Read More



February 11, 2008

Otter Athlete of the week: Augi Johnston

" Augie Johnston, a CSU Monterey Bay junior and business major, has been named the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Men’s Basketball Player of the Week for Jan. 28 to Feb. 3. Read More



February 11, 2008

Chico State Defeats CSUMB

" The Lady Otters were downed by their California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) opponents, Chico State 73-67 on Feb. 9 at the Kelp Bed in Monterey. Read More



February 11, 2008

Otters Receive Successful Clothes and Information

" Now that winter break is over, right around the corner will be graduation and summer. For most students, that means looking for a job or internship is the first thing on their list. Which means there will be many interviews in CSU Monterey Bay’s students near future. Read More



February 11, 2008

Otters Conquer Warriors in Basketball

" The CSU Monterey Bay (CSUMB) Otters beat the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) CSU Stanislaus Warriors 90-83 in the Kelp Bed on Feb. 8. Read More



February 11, 2008

Another Struggle for Lady Otters

" The Lady Otters lost to their California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) rivals 74-67 in the Kelp Bed on Feb. 8. Read More



February 3, 2008

Primary Election Information

"The following is information found at the California Secretary of State's website, http://voterguide.sos.ca.gov/title_sum/prop_91_title_sum.html, regarding the upcoming primary election. Read More



February 3, 2008

Cirque du Soleil in San Jose

"The Cirque du Soleil has just opened in San Jose with their new performance entitled KOOZA. Read More



February 3, 2008

San Bernardino downs the Lady Otters

"The Lady Otters were not able to pull together and fell to CSU San Bernardino 74-50 on Feb. 2. Read More



February 3, 2008

Lady Otters Defeated at Home

"The Otters continued their winless streak, losing to Cal Poly Pomona 75-67 at the Kelp Bed on Feb. 1. Read More



February 3, 2008

Circus shot grants Otters Victory

"It came down to the wire, but the Otters were able to steal a victory away from the California Collegiate Athletic Association leading CSU San Bernardino Coyotes 73-71 on Feb. 2. Read More



February 3, 2008

Joe Mitchell Slams Pomona in Home Win

"The ninth ranked CSU Monterey Bay Otters pulled off a stunning victory, vanquishing the second ranked team in the California Collegiate Athletic Association, Cal Poly Pomona 69-52 on Feb. 1, increasing their wining streak to three games.  Read More



January 23, 2008

Otters Have Overtime Thriller

"The otters came out strong against CSU Los Angeles (CSULA) and forced the game into three overtimes; however, in the end they fell to the golden eagles 122 to 118.  Read More



January 23, 2008

Another Loss for Lady Otters

After a week of intense practice the lady otters came back to the Kelp Bed to try to gain a win against CSULA, although they were denied in the end losing 61 to 59.  Read More



January 15, 2008

Otters Win Big at Home

"I went back to my lucky spandex," said Stephen Becker, an human communications (HCOM) senior and a guard on the CSU Monterey Bay (CSUMB) basketball team.  Read More



January 15, 2008

A Double Loss for Otter Basketball

Along with over 200 people in attendance, the Humbolt State band chose to make an appearance to lend support to their team on Jan. 12. The added support was enough to push both the women's and the men's teams of Humbolt state to victory over CSU Monterey Bay.  Read More



December 17, 2007

Finding an Internship

Whether it is a full time job, part time or an internship, many students must start thinking how they are going to spend their winter break.  Read More



December 12, 2007

CSUMB Associated Student Mid-Year Review: New Process Adopted

As CSU Monterey Bay students gear up for finals, Associated Students (AS) are going through finals of their own. Read More


Wildlife on campus  

Monterey is known for its picturesque scenery and unique species of flora and fauna and as CSU Monterey Bay’s (CSUMB) campus and Fort Ord grows and flourishes, some may wonder what will become of nearby forests, plants and other wildlife. Read More



December 5, 2007

Campus Cozy Holiday Events

Monterey County is bringing the holiday season to its residents. Read More


December 3, 2007

CSU Monterey Bay Film Students Rank 21 in the Apple Insomnia Film Festival

The groups “smile” which was composed entirely of students attending CSU Monterey Bay made it into the top 25 in the Apple Insomnia Film Festival. Read More


 

November 28 , 2007

World Films Visit Monterey

The International Monterey Film Festival is at the Golden State Theater in Monterey Read More

 

November 16 , 2007

 


Coheed at the Warfield

Hundreds of people flowed into the architecturally magnificent structure known as The Warfield located on the 900 block of Market Street in San Francisco. Read More


No Trespassing: Parts of Fort Ord will be closing this winter

CSU Monterey Bay mountain bikers and hikers are going to start having to go a little further to reach their playground. Read More

 

 

November 14 , 2007


Men's Basketball Loses Exhibition Against Santa Clara University Broncos

CSU Monterey Bay Men's Basketball team lost their first of two preseason exhibition games to Santa Clara University (SCU), a member of the NCAA Division I West Coast Conference 49-66. Read More


November 13 , 2007


Protecting Against Theft of Credit Cards

On Oct. 30 an unknown female entered building 97, the Alumni Visitors Center with one intention, theft. Read More


Monterey has a BIG Surprise

Monterey is not only known for its beauty, but also for being “the only place where a great white shark is on display,” according to Cesar Guillen, an employee at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Read More


Volleyball on a Roll

It seems that the CSU Monterey Bay women's volleyball team can do no wrong, with three consecutive wins at home, one of which landed on senior night the team looks to end their season strong. Read More




November 8, 2007


Worried Down with the Blues
Juleen Johnson's Photo Journal of B.B. King at Golden State TheatherRead More


The Cultural Norm of Phallic Mutilation

There is one thing the majority of U.S. men lack compared to the rest of the world: foreskin. Read More




November 5, 2007


Et Tu, Steinbeck, Mystery and a Meal

On weekends, going to dinner and then seeing a movie is a social norm. .Read More


Otters Put Up a Fight Against SCU Broncos

California State Monterey Bay Women’s Basketball team looses Exhibition 61-83 to Santa Clara University, a member of the NCAA Division I West Coast Conference.  .Read More




October 25, 2007


Sexual Healing
The Morning After Pill: Myths, Controversy and Misinformation

Manufacturers of Plan B, better know as the “morning-after pill,” have made great strides in making the pill available to the public, including legislation in many states requiring health officials to offer it to sexual assault victims. .Read More


CSU Monterey Bay Downs San Francisco State on Senior Day in a Thrilling Sudden Death Victory

The sun was burning bright in Seaside Wednesday afternoon, and both men’s soccer teams came to play.Read More

 

Playing Golf for All Otter Athletics

It is time once again to lace up your golf shoes, grab your club and hit some balls, for the benefit of CSU Monterey Bay athletics.Read More

 

Tortured and Questioned, Rendition Leaves a Lasting Impression

Imagine walking off a plane after an 18 hour flight from Cape Town, South Africa to Washington D.C.  Imagine being on the way to Customs told of an emergency phone call. Read More




October 22, 2007

Governor Orders Pheromone Spraying to Resume

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger ordered the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to resume aerial spraying immediately for eradication of the Light Brown Apple Moth.   Read More

 

 


Octoberr 13, 2007

Vegas Feud: Alumni Reunion Theme Not Welcomed By All

There is a debate raging within the ranks of faculty at CSU Monterey Bay.  Read More

 

 

Octoberr 11, 2007

 

Arial Spraying of The Light Brown Apple Moth Put to a Halt

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced that aerial spraying for the Light Brown Apple Moth (LBAM) in Monterey County has been halted until further notice. Read More



Octoberr 10, 2007

 

Spraying of Light Brown Apple Moth Postponed By California Department of Food and Agriculture

Aerial spraying for the Light Brown Apple Moth (LBAM) in Monterey County has been temporarily postponed due to poor weather, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announced Tuesday night. Read More



October 3, 2007


Halo 3, The Biggest Video Release in History

One by one, they lined up. Read More


An Unattractive Nuisance is Finally Removed

There will be a bit more hustle and bustle around campus as building 209 is torn down and way is made for a bit more green at CSUMB. Read More



Septermber 27, 2007

 

CSUMB Cross Country Prepares for Stanford Invitational

Teams from all over the country will join CSU Monterey Bay and meet to compete in the Stanford Invitational Cross Country races on Sept. 29, 2007. Read More


Soulful Vocals and Hard Guitar Riffs, MiGGs Rocks The Black Box Cabaret

Alternative rockers MiGGs are playing at the Black Box Cabaret on Thursday Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. complements of the CSU Monterey Bay Business Club. Read More



Septem,ber 17, 2007

 


ACLU Stand Up for Freedom Contest

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is holding the third annual “Stand Up for Freedom Contest,” but this year, contestants can turn in their work in one of two mediums.Read More



September 13, 2007

Who Will Be The Next United States Leader?
The 2008 election is looking to be just as controversial as the two that succeeded it.  Read More

September 10, 2007

A Big Price For A Little Bug
Monterey County has a big problem from a little bug.Read More


Spring Semester 2007


May 11, 2007

Controversy with Annual Chicano Graduation
All clubs on the CSU-Monterey Bay campus serve a purpose that the student body could appreciate and recognize. Read More


May 15, 2007

President Speaker Series begins
Under the leadership of Dean Renee Curry of the HCOM department, a speaker series was brought to campus that will feature various philosophers and intellectuals to offer academic insight and views extending beyond CSUMB. Read More

 

Spring Break for Cheap
Some students just don’t have the money or the permission from work to take a weeklong trip to an exotic beach or foreign country. Read More



February 13,, 2007
Visitors from Brussels Belgium come to CSUMB
Representatives from a Brussels Belgium Sodhexo visited the OBC on Jan. 25.  Dan Kaupie, the head manager of Sodhexo at CSUMB gave Brussels a presentation focusing on the healthy and sustainable food served on campus, sparking the Brussels group’s interest in updating their food line. Read More

 

December 14, 2007

The Otter RAVE

Next semester, CSU Monterey Bay will begin hosting Rave. This Rave has nothing to do with taking ex and dancing; it is a mobile phone based communications system, Rave Wireless enables students to do nearly everything from their cell phones they’d normally do on a computer. Read More



Magic Johnson still has million dollar smile
Nov. 7, 1991 was the day that Ervin “Magic” Johnson, the face of the Los Angeles Lakers, a three-time MVP and five-time NBA Champion, announced that not only was he retiring from the game of basketball but he had tested positive for the HIV virus by having unprotected sex with women. Read


Winter on campus
This winter, the holiday season will cause a little less stress for campus residents. For the first time ever, students on campus will not have to pay additional fees to remain in their residences over the winter break. Read More

December 6, 2007

Help our local charities

United Way of Monterey
2511 Garden Road, Suite
C-100 Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 372-8026

Food Bank for Monterey County
815 West Market Street
#5 Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 758-1523

Omega Delta Phi Fraternity Inc.
100 Campus Center, Bldg 8
Seaside, CA 93955
Aghahowa_ Eki-Edo@csumb.edu


Dorothy's Place
30 Soledad Street
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 757-3838

Goodwill Industries Retail Stores
708 East Alisal Street
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 424-5346


Goodwill Industries Retail Stores
1258 North Main Street
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 449-6361


Meals on Wheels of the Salinas Valley
Home-Delivered Meal Program
229 Pajaro Street, Suite 303
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 758-6325
From South Monterey County 1 (877) 758-6325
LindaO@mowsalinas.org

Salinas Barrios Unidos
P.O. Box 9441
Salinas, CA 93915

 

Find out more about these charities

 


November 25, 2006

 

Marina Wal-Mart cashes in on black Friday shopping

Hundreds of early risers showed up at the new Marina Wal-Mart with coffee in one hand and a shopping cart in the other, even though there were no door prizes to those who came earliest.The eager holiday shoppers lined the entire parking lot filling every parking space and waited in a peaceful line that took only seven minutes to get through on a 38 degree morning. Read More

Life size pony entices shoppers

As I was awakened by my blaring alarm clock at 4:00 a.m., all I could think was, “What possessed me to volunteer for this assignment?” I quickly rubbed the sleep from my eyes, jumped into something “decent” (a sweatshirt and sweatpants), and headed out the door to get in the longest line of my life. Read More


Provided by Hasbro

"Black Friday" Best Buy blues


Graphic by Adam Joseph
Standing in the glacial 3 a.m. cold on “Black Friday” does not compare to those who had been waiting in line since 4 p.m. Thanksgiving Day. Elisa Kim and her boyfriend Shane Webster were the first to enter the doors of Gilroy’s Best Buy to get a plasma television and HP notebooks. “We’ve been here since yesterday afternoon,” Kim said. “This is a once in a lifetime experience.” Read More



October 31, 2006


New counseling groups offer students a listening ear

The Personal Growth & Counseling Center, a safe space to air concerns and receive support from peers and professionals, is initiating a host of new groups for men and women. Read More

 

 

October 26, 2006


Late Night with the Otters: a fun tradition

The excitement of the clock striking midnight on a 21st birthday is a feeling similar to CSUMB athletes participating in Late Night with the Otters. The annual tradition is an occasion for the athletes to show the school their appreciation for continuous support and it also is a chance to thank the students who come out to support the teams. Read More

October 6, 2007


Re-opens

For the second time in 15 months, the roof of the Superdome in New Orleans almost came off. This time, though, it was because the New Orleans Saints’ defense blocked the Atlanta Falcons punt on their opening drive, 90 seconds into the game and fell on the ball in the end zone for a touchdown in the Saints first game back inside the Superdome since the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The party was on and the Saints would make sure the party lasted all night. Read More

 


Son de Madera

Music filled the World Theater on the evening of Sept. 21. Three-stringed instruments and three pairs of feet belonging to the members of Son de Madera, melted together to create a melodically enchanting sound. Read More

 

Breaking ground for a better tomorrow
The sky was clear in Monterey for a groundbreaking ceremony that begins, what will be the heart of California State University Monterey Bay. The Tanimura & Antle Family Memorial Library “has been a five year project that is going to be crucial to the CSUMB campus, and the entire design concept has been student and library staff oriented,” Library Director, Bill Robnett said. Read More

 

 

Imani Winds…and a whole lotta’ swing
The Imani Wand's performance promises to be a "unique exerience with dancing, singing and a whol lot of swing!" Read More

 

Putting the Globe in Global Studies
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Celeb duo bring their vaudevillian act to the BBC
On Thur. Oct. 12 at 9 p.m. CSUMB students can look forward to a multimedia extravaganza that will “kick their fucking teeth in and then slowly nurse them back to health” when the musical comedy duo, Hard 'n Phirm take the stage at the Black Box Cabaret. Read More

 

Monterey Peninsula's hospitality workers may strike
One third of all employed people living on the Monterey Peninsula work in the hospitality industry; UNITE HERE! Local 483, their union is on the brink of a strike. Read More

 

Disney classic comes to Carmel
The timeless folktale and Broadway hit "Beauty and the Beast" returns to Carmel's Forest Theatre for a second time in two years. Read More

The multi-tasking student: work and school
With students financial responsibilities piling up along with the overwhelming daily tasks of homework and classes, there is little time left for work. There are many jobs in Monterey County, but very few offer flexible hours to work around school and homework schedules. Read More

l Grito: the real Cinco de Mayo
Many people celebrate Cinco de Mayo without realizing that May 5 is not Mexican Independence Day. Read More

 

Fields of business
CSUMB strives to prepare students for careers applicable to this particular region of the country. Read More