Kiara Jerez

journalist, graphic designer + audience engagement director ✏️✨

I'm a first gen undergraduate at California State University, San Bernardino and I specialize in journalism, graphic design and social media marketing. This is where I keep all of my work in the recent years, so please check it out below! For inquiries, my contact information can be located all over my website :)

Media manager for @coyotechronicle as well as graphic designer & social media manager for @coyoteadvertising. Formerly @thebreezepaper Editor-in-Chief, managing editor, features reporter & audience engagement director. 

From Editing Homemade Music Videos to Becoming Production Leader – Coyote Radio’s Alexis Rios Shares Her Journey on Finding Her Passion

Student assistant production leader Alexis Rios started at twelve years old making and editing music videos with her sister. Since then, her creative journey sparked, and her passion continued to grow throughout the years. Inspired by her high school teacher, Rios resonated working with audio and film production to being a ‘jack of all trades’. Rios is currently working as a student assistant production leader for Coyote Radio at California State University (CSUSB), San Bernardino. She is coming

Inspiration From Backyard Shows Helped Set Off Performances Together As One: DFYH The Band Story From Beginning To Present

Photo Courtesy of Kiara Jerez-Navarrete – Left to right, Ryan, David and Phil. Members of DFYH posing in front of their instruments getting ready to perform at the Coyote Experience 2023.

DFYH are the band that blew away their audiences as they performed during the recent lunchtime live event hosted by Coyote Radio. DFYH consists of band mates, David as the lead guitarist, Ryan playing bass, and last but not least, Phil playing the drums. What they all have in common is they are all singers as

HOMECOMING 2023: Stellar Event Creates Community Bonding

CSUSB started off the Fall 2023 semester with one of the most anticipated events of the entire year. The Homecoming festival was on Oct. 28 and it took place next to the Coyote Commons of the California State University, San Bernardino’s (CSUSB) campus.

Each CSUSB attendee was greeted by faculty and received a memorable CSUSB Homecoming 2023 t-shirt as well as an exclusive bag to fill items that participants received from the resource tables they visited. Free food such as hot dogs, pulled pork

Five Nights At Freddy’s: Movie Review

Five Nights at Freddy’s (FNAF) was released on Oct. 27 at local theaters and on the streaming service Peacock. Viewers wanting to watch the movie on Peacock need to pay a monthly subscription, but it was a film that dedicated gamers of the franchise enjoyed. According to Box Office Mojo, the film brought in over $80 million on its release day, bringing the title for best horror film in October, surpassing Halloween (2018).

The film is based on a video game franchise revolving around nine Five N

Exploring the Impact of Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT: How Are Students Using AI In Their Educational Journey?

In an era dominated by technological advancements, artificial intelligence (AI) stands at the forefront, revolutionizing various aspects of our daily lives. One prominent manifestation of AI is ChatGPT, a language model developed by OpenAI. As students navigating the intersection of education and technology, we find ourselves reflecting on the profound implications of AI, especially in the context of ChatGPT.

A colleague and I were given the opportunity to dig deeper into the realm of AI and re

Inland Empire’s Local Bands Rock the Stage at ‘Lunchtime Live’ Hosted by Coyote Radio

San Bernardino, CA – On September 7th, the campus of Cal State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB), was alive with musical fervor as Coyote Radio hosted their monthly Lunchtime Live event, featuring the talents of Velcro Wallets and Good Greef. Against the backdrop of the College of Education building, this event became an essential experience for CSUSB students.

The afternoon was orchestrated by students from the Coyote Radio practicum, who not only facilitated the event but also distributed ex
The Breeze •

Breezing through Washington, DC — The Breeze

On Oct. 30, nine writers from The Breeze traveled across the country to Washington, DC. to attend the College Media Association (CMA) and the Associated Collegiate Press (ACP) convention.

The convention was bigger than previous years, and students from all across the country came together to compete in Best of Show awards and learn more about journalism in different aspects. From sports broadcasting, to maintaining a well working workplace, to re-branding workshops, there were many things to le
The Breeze •

Breezing Through NYC — The Breeze

The College Media Association (CMA) is an organization dedicated to serving student media programs across the nation. Journalism students from different states gathered to attend the conference. For students within this field, access to resources, mentors and networking opportunities is invaluable. The CMA's Spring Nationals were held at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square, a three-day event focused on guiding students success and showcasing exceptional work produced in some of the institutes i

From Editing Homemade Music Videos to Becoming Production Leader – Coyote Radio’s Alexis Rios Shares Her Journey on Finding Her Passion

Student assistant production leader Alexis Rios started at twelve years old making and editing music videos with her sister. Since then, her creative journey sparked, and her passion continued to grow throughout the years. Inspired by her high school teacher, Rios resonated working with audio and film production to being a ‘jack of all trades’. Rios is currently working as a student assistant production leader for Coyote Radio at California State University (CSUSB), San Bernardino. She is coming

Inspiration From Backyard Shows Helped Set Off Performances Together As One: DFYH The Band Story From Beginning To Present

Photo Courtesy of Kiara Jerez-Navarrete – Left to right, Ryan, David and Phil. Members of DFYH posing in front of their instruments getting ready to perform at the Coyote Experience 2023.

DFYH are the band that blew away their audiences as they performed during the recent lunchtime live event hosted by Coyote Radio. DFYH consists of band mates, David as the lead guitarist, Ryan playing bass, and last but not least, Phil playing the drums. What they all have in common is they are all singers as

HOMECOMING 2023: Stellar Event Creates Community Bonding

CSUSB started off the Fall 2023 semester with one of the most anticipated events of the entire year. The Homecoming festival was on Oct. 28 and it took place next to the Coyote Commons of the California State University, San Bernardino’s (CSUSB) campus.

Each CSUSB attendee was greeted by faculty and received a memorable CSUSB Homecoming 2023 t-shirt as well as an exclusive bag to fill items that participants received from the resource tables they visited. Free food such as hot dogs, pulled pork

Five Nights At Freddy’s: Movie Review

Five Nights at Freddy’s (FNAF) was released on Oct. 27 at local theaters and on the streaming service Peacock. Viewers wanting to watch the movie on Peacock need to pay a monthly subscription, but it was a film that dedicated gamers of the franchise enjoyed. According to Box Office Mojo, the film brought in over $80 million on its release day, bringing the title for best horror film in October, surpassing Halloween (2018).

The film is based on a video game franchise revolving around nine Five N

Exploring the Impact of Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT: How Are Students Using AI In Their Educational Journey?

In an era dominated by technological advancements, artificial intelligence (AI) stands at the forefront, revolutionizing various aspects of our daily lives. One prominent manifestation of AI is ChatGPT, a language model developed by OpenAI. As students navigating the intersection of education and technology, we find ourselves reflecting on the profound implications of AI, especially in the context of ChatGPT.

A colleague and I were given the opportunity to dig deeper into the realm of AI and re

Inland Empire’s Local Bands Rock the Stage at ‘Lunchtime Live’ Hosted by Coyote Radio

San Bernardino, CA – On September 7th, the campus of Cal State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB), was alive with musical fervor as Coyote Radio hosted their monthly Lunchtime Live event, featuring the talents of Velcro Wallets and Good Greef. Against the backdrop of the College of Education building, this event became an essential experience for CSUSB students.

The afternoon was orchestrated by students from the Coyote Radio practicum, who not only facilitated the event but also distributed ex
The Breeze •

Breezing Through NYC — The Breeze

The College Media Association (CMA) is an organization dedicated to serving student media programs across the nation. Journalism students from different states gathered to attend the conference. For students within this field, access to resources, mentors and networking opportunities is invaluable. The CMA's Spring Nationals were held at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square, a three-day event focused on guiding students success and showcasing exceptional work produced in some of the institutes i
The Breeze •

Breezing through Washington, DC — The Breeze

On Oct. 30, nine writers from The Breeze traveled across the country to Washington, DC. to attend the College Media Association (CMA) and the Associated Collegiate Press (ACP) convention.

The convention was bigger than previous years, and students from all across the country came together to compete in Best of Show awards and learn more about journalism in different aspects. From sports broadcasting, to maintaining a well working workplace, to re-branding workshops, there were many things to le
The Breeze •

Chaffey College Debuts Invention Internship Program — The Breeze

This summer Chaffey is introducing the Invention and Inclusion Innovation Initiative, also known as the I3 program, to its students for the first time. I3 was introduced to Chaffey through the Lemelson MIT program. Lemelson MIT’s InvenTeams have tackled issues such as laundry machines for homeless people, litter on beaches and clean water in Kenya. The goal of the program is for the students to create an invention based on community needs.

The following 10 students were selected out of 65 appli
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Prioritizing Inventions by Community Needs — The Breeze

Interns in the I3 program at Chaffey College have entered into the third week of the invention internship developed in conjunction with Lemelson-MIT. The I3 Internship is funded by a USDOE Title III Grant and is intended to foster innovation and the spirit of invention.

The interns are in the development stage of the program, investigating "problems" or issues and finding meaningful and impactful solutions that could encourage growth in the community.

They are tackling problems such as safety

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