Brody Salazar

Curious, passionate, and persistent. When I take interest in something I invest in it entirely. Writer and artist.

Worked on 370 assignments, created 110, named on 20 bylines for The Chaffey Breeze.

By (Brody as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for The Chaffey Breeze - 4 min read

Happy Holidays?

Amidst the holiday season, knowing how to properly handle trauma can be an important skill to have. This past month I had the opportunity to attend an informational seminar hosted by Jamie R. Nelson LMFT from Equilibrium Counseling Services in Rancho Cucamonga. During the seminar I learned that there are two types of trauma an individual can experience; big trauma...

By (Brody as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for The Chaffey Breeze - 3 min read

News Roundup 12/4/19

Rockets' protest denied after missed dunk game; refs disciplinedIn today's day and age of televised sports many fans have always had feelings that referees have never been truly watching the game in a sense. That feeling was strengthened when James Harden from the Houston Rockets had his dunk not counted for two because referees believed it didn't go in the...

By (Brody as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for The Chaffey Breeze - 3 min read

RateMyProfessor Useful? Or Harmful?

It is no secret that RateMyProfessor is a commonly used tool by college students. It is a chance to pick the best professors with a system that has categories such as overall easiness and helpfulness. This website is an opportunity to create a favorable schedule, however, it is also an opportunity to bash and discredit certain professors. Students that post...

By (Brody as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for The Chaffey Breeze - 9 min read

News Roundup 12/11/19

Halo: Master Chief Collection Release On PC Helps Set New RecordsFor all those who had an Xbox growing up around 2007, hopefully you will remember the joy you felt when booting up Halo 3 and having a grand time online with your friends just having the times of your lives. After talking to many people that feeling of levity those...

By (Brody as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for The Chaffey Breeze - 4 min read

News Roundup 12/11/19 Cont

More Americans are dying at home rather than in hospitalsSince the early 1900s, more Americans have been passing away in their homes rather than in a hospital. According to a report written on Wednesday by New England Journal of Medicine, deaths in nursing homes also have declined. Deaths in homes rose from 24% to 31%. The percentage of deaths that...

By (Brody as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for The Chaffey Breeze - 2 min read

These Boots are made for Walking

For all my fashionistas out there, it is boot season. This is the time of year when the choice of layering is fun. Fashion brands like Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Alexander Wang and other creative designers are coming out with a new collection of cute boots, jackets and raincoats to keep you warm and cozy for winter. This time of...

By (Brody as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for The Chaffey Breeze - 3 min read

My Unexpected Passion

Journalism is a passion of mine. It began with the journalism class I signed up for in high school. I was in the eighth grade and attended an orientation that was meant for freshman elective sign-ups. The school had various clubs perform and when it was over, students could finally sign up for their preferred electives. I originally gravitated towards...

By (Brody as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for The Chaffey Breeze - 3 min read

What Journalism Means to Me

When the word “journalism” comes to mind my first thought is expression. Journalism has allowed me to express myself in ways that I never knew were possible such as growing a bigger sense of confidence within myself. My journey with journalism has been going for about five years now. When I first joined journalism I was not sure what exactly...

By (Brody as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for The Chaffey Breeze - 4 min read

Job Interviews Made Easier

By now I might have interviewed over 300 or 400 times throughout my freelance career. I have done single, group and even face-to-face. One of the techniques that helped my success was having a strategy at the outset and sticking to it. Things to remember before you interviewFirst, make sure your contact info on your resume is correct. You do...

By (Brody as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for The Chaffey Breeze - 2 min read

Zine Fest, In Photos

Chaffey College students gathered in The Breeze newsroom to learn about zines, and how to create one of their own. Led by Chaffey Librarian Annette Young, Zine Fest was a fun and informative experience for students to try their hand at creating a zine themselves. The event, held Wednesday, December 11th, opened with a slide show presentation and quick lecture...