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April 18, 2024
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CSUSB President Tomas Morales, Supervisor Joe Baca Jr., and SBCCD Chancellor Diana Z. Rodriguez signing a joint MOU in the Covington Chambers in San Bernardino on April 12, 2024.
By Manny Sandoval
n a landmark move to combat food insecurity among college students, leaders from San Bernardino County have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at expanding access to CalFresh benefits for potentially over 181,000 college students. The agreement was officially signed on Friday, April 12, 2024, at the County Government Center.
The partnership involves the County of San Bernardino, California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB), and the San Bernardino Community College
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CSUSB President Tomas Morales expressing that hungry students cannot learn.
District (SBCCD). A recent survey conducted by the California Student Aid Commission highlighted that a shocking 66% of students experienced food insecurity during the 2022-2023 academic year, a significant rise from 39% in the 2018-2019 period.
Dr. Tomas Morales, President of CSUSB, addressed the critical issue of student hunger affecting learning and their families. “Hungry students cannot learn, they just cannot. Hungry students come from hungry families. This is not just about our students, this is about their families too,” Morales said. He further noted, “As an
anchor institution here in the Inland Empire, we serve the needs of our community so that we can help build its growth and sustainability.”
Angel Rodriguez, Associate Vice Chancellor of SBCCD, highlighted the broader scope of food insecurity, “In San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, over 181,000 college students might go hungry without CalFresh. Across California, that number is 750,000. Today, this shows how committed we are to changing those statistics for the better.” Student Hunger, cont. next pg.
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Seniors cheered and carried students over their heads as they celebrated their final Pep Rally on the court at the Hubbs Gym.
By Daphne Marquez, Pepper Bough Editor
ons of unexpected surprises rocked the Hubbs Gym at the last Pep Rally of the year on Apr. 5.
The theme of the rally was centered around Kanye West with flashing lights and glow in the dark accessories handed out to students. And as love was in the air, the 2023-2024 Prom Court was celebrated. The court included 10 seniors: Anna Bailey, Patrick Angulo,
Lillie Jimenez, Carlos Alberto, Aiden Smith, Natalie Diaz, Uriel Morales, Melanie Bravo, Yolanda Leos and Kassandra Alonzo.
When asked about how she felt about being a part of prom court at the rally, Queen nomi-
nee Natalie Diaz said, “I’ve never ran for anything, especially like Prom or Homecoming.” She continued, “I lost so many good opportunities that could have either helped me or had been fun experiences. So I have to put CHS Pep Rally cont. next pg.