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                  <text>TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 03, 2 009

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VOL. XXI N O. 3

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BYÉBONIHARVÈY A
Pride Staff Writer ^

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For the e ntire month of February, The Pride will
f eature articles ^pertaining to the acknowledgement
of Black History Month in relation t o 2 the campus
community.
This w eek's issue highlights the strides made by
h istorical black f igures in bringing awareness to
r acial equality and laid the foundation for the country t o elect its f irst black president, Barack Obama.
February, also known as Black History Month,
seems extra special this year. Electing Barack Obama
as the f irst black president is, for this generation, as
important and unforgettable as the long list of events
and people in black history.
Year a fter year, black people continue making
strides towards a progressive f uture. Nonetheless,
there are several individuals who are precursors to
the history made January 20th. President Obama
j oins the r anks of these individuals that continue to
inspire the cultural experience of a changing world.
The premise of Black History Month originated in
1916, when Dr. Carter G. Woodson and Rev. Jesse
E. Moorland, co-founders of the Association for
the Study of Negro Life and History, published The
Journal of Negro History. The j ournal was a compilation of research the two men conducted to help
create awareness of the impact black people played
in America. Woodson also published the j ournal in
hopes that it would instill pride among the black
community.
Woodson, himself, was the son of a former slave
and the second black person to graduate f rom Harvard University. Woodson advocated for the f raternity Omega Psi Phi to create Negro History and Lit-

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erature Week in 1920. Woodson later changed the
Thet&amp;gwas nothing anyone could do to separate a
name t crNegp History^Veiek in 1926.
man f rom h j^bat, despite societal prejudice views
Black History Month occurs in the month o j Feb- during 1940's. Born to a family of sharecroppers,
ruary to honor the b irths of twp men. who played sig- Robinson grew up to become the f irst black t o share
nificant roles in bringing awareness to c ivi^rights. the field with his white c ounterparts in more t han f ifty
Abraham Lincoln, who was born on February 12, |yea#s. In 1947, Robinson ended the approximately 60
was, responsible for the Emancipation Proclamation years of segregation when he made his debut in the
while abolitionist Frederick Douglass was born FebMajor Leagues playing
ruary 14. 1
for the Brooklyn DodgIn 1976, the ASNLH stretched Black History Week
ers. In 1962, Robinson
to take place for the entire month. Today, Americans
subsequentially became
celebrate and honor the month of February as Black
the f irst A frican AmeriHistory Month.
can inducted in the BaseThe celebration of Black History Month is not
ball Hall of Fame.
without criticism. Though its originators intended
Rosa Parks
to create an awareness of the significant contribu"I have learned over
tions black people made in America, some critics
the years that when one's
including Morgan Freeman, believe it is a ridiculous
mind is made up, this
concept that undermines black history. "I don't want
diminishes fear; knowBlack History Month," Freeman said in an interview
ing what must be done
on 60 Minutes in December 2005. "Black history is
does away with fear."
Image courtesy ofPrinceton
American history."
On December 1, 1955,
Though there are many
while on the bus, Parks r efused to give up her seat
memorable f igures worth
to a white passenger. In a simple but profound act
noting for Black History
of defiance, Rosa Parks shaped the early workings
Month, The Pride selected
of the Civil Rights Movement. The U.S. Congress
some individuals reprewould later call Parks the "Mother of the Modernsenting the arts, politics,
Day Civil Rights Movement."
sports, and entertainment
Sidney Poitier
to kick off this month of
"I never had an occasion to question color, thererecognition.
fore, I only saw myself as what I w as...a human
Jackie Robinson
being."
" There's not an AmeriDetermined, charming, and a diplomat: these are
can in this country f ree
characteristics of leading men. Poitier broke down
until every one of us is
f ree."
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If anyone is like me in
any way, then chances
are that we don't like
some of the same things.
For example, I can't stand
it when I'm trying to eat
some colonel at a certain
fried chicken franchise
with friends, all the while, little
baby loud mouth is screaming his/
her head off and throwing his/her
cheaply made plastic toy he/she got
with his/her meal.. .at me! We've
all been in that situation before,
and if you haven't, feel sorry for
me and send me a basket offruitto
console my terrible fast food experiences. Now, why am I discussing a topic that might have nothing
to do with sex? Well, keep reading
and I'll tell you! (Jeez, chill out.)
Ironically enough, this situation paints a, somewhat, accurate
description to what some may have
gone through during sex. First,
everything is great: you're enjoying
yourself and taking part in something that you personally enjoy.
Then, all it takes is one fateful
action to turn what was once a delicious grilled cheese sandwich into
a damp square of cold mush. (Yes,
a sandwich filled with cheese...
and sex!) So, what is it that causes
t hese s udden outbursts of moment

destroyers? Is it involuntary? Have
you just always wanted to try it? Or

are you just misreading your partner?
Let's be serious for
a bit, sex is a serious
and beautiful thing.
It is a union that is
shared with you and
your partner, and
hopefully, it is something that you do out
of love. That being
said, there is nothing at all wrong
with enjoying the experience of
sharing an intimate moment with
your significant other and tailoring to suit your (and your partner's) needs. The only downfall is
that you have to know what your
partner likes before you try it. For
example, "talking dirty" is quite
the popular way to spice up one's
sex life. But sometimes, you'll find
some people out there that don't
much care for it, personally, I think
it's a little cliché, and preferably,
only best suited for Steve Carell's
portrayal of a 40-year old virgin.
But there are many ways that one
can help to give his/her partner
"what they like" and receive it in
return as well. Whether it be something as adventurous as different
positions, to something as simple
as the way your partner dresses or
expresses themselves.
That being said, let's get to know
some of our fellow cougar's interests when it comes to sex and relationships. Anonymously, of course.
To get a broad sense of what some

look for in a partner, I asked variety of people with differing gender
identifications and sexual orientations.
Name one turn on and one turn
off when it comes torelationships:
Male, 21, heterosexual: "I love
confident girls who are comfortable with themselves and who they
are. And I'm definitely not into
girls that worry about what they
eat."
Female, 19, heterosexual: "Plain
jealousy is just horrible. I like the
"little things," like just calling just,
because and visiting me at work. It
lets me know that they care."
Male, 22, homosexual: "I like
someone who can hold a good conversation and is open to trying new
things. And I don't like someone
who has no "drive" or life goals.
They would rather stay home all
the time then go out every once in
awhile."
Name one turn on and one turn
off when it comes to sex (if sexually active):
Male, 21, heterosexual: "I definitely love girls in heels, because it
accentuates their legs and their buttocks. I really don't like girls that
are into weird stuff, like role-playing as sexy ninjas or astronauts.
Female, 19, heterosexual: "I hate
when they only think about pleasing themselves, I'm like, "Hey!
What happened to my needs!?" I
like constant touching, like cud-

dling or just
holding each
other. The
love just keeps
coming.
Male,
22,
homosexual:
like when the other
gets really "into it" by not holding
back their moans and is somewhat
aggressive but not overt. I don't
like if the other person does not
reciprocate or "give back" during
sex and is unadventurous when it
comes to new sexual positions or
techniques."
Obviously, these are all individual
preferences and are all respected.
While anonymous, I applaud this
diverse group of people for sharing their experiences with such a
sensitive topic. But just remember,
whatever you and your sexual partner may enjoy doing, make sure
you do it (pun intended) safely and
mutually. And never let anyone get
you down about what you enjoy
doing and talking about, everyone
is different and each have their own
preferences. Just remember to keep
communication with your partner
open and free of discomfort. So
if your significant other decides
to utilize the dreaded whips and
chains in your next encounter, talk
to them. You are just not into that
kind of thing*right?So make sure
you tell them that, for the sake of
your bum.

I love Wikipedia
BY BILL RHEIN
Senior Staff Writer
Wikipedia is the
infamous database of
information that any
Internet user can edit.
Society has given the
online
encyclopedia
reputation of misinformation and unreliability. Found at wikipedia.org, this
free encyclopedia boasts 2,718,
815 articles for any user to edit.
Despite all this, I love Wikipedia.
Many professors tell me to
ignore Wikipedia because it is
unreliable and not a valid source
for information. As I progress
in college, I find more and more
ways to use Wikipedia.
It is time to embrace Wikipedia for the potential it has as a

resource. It is a great
place to find pictures
and movie posters in
high resolution. It is the
best place tofindquick
information about just
about anything from
spiders to restaurants.
Anyone can edit
the website, but that
does not mean it is
not monitored. For fun, I found
the entry for my favorite sports
team. I clicked to edit the page
and spouted my theories on why
they were the greatest team ever.
Withinfiveminutes, my additions
disappeared.
Sure, Wikipedia should not be
used as a source for a term paper,
but it can provide a great deal of
information to gain an understanding of the topic and has web

links to other sites to find more clicking on the links that appear
information.
in the page. With nine clicks, I
In addition, there are several was once able to move from the
ways to have fun while learning. CSUSM page to the history of
On the front page, users can read Pepsi Blue.
snippets random articles and learn
Wikipedia has been a positive
something new. I sometimes lose influence on my life. It is time
myself clicking on various links to embrace the site for the good
and reading about random people things it does and the ease of findand places. The hyperlinks make
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color barriers in theatre and
f ilm becoming the f irst to
receive the 1963 Academy
Award for Best Actor in
for his part in Lilies of the
Field. Poitier purposefully
rejected racial stereotyping
in Hollywood, making way
for other black actors to
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develop successful careers
of their own.
Maya Angelou
"I've learned that people will
forget what you said, people
will forget what you did, but
people will never forget how
you made them feel."
Maya Angelou is one of
the foremost black female
autobiogr apher s.
Angelou
made way for other female
African-American writers.
I Know Why the Caged Bird
Sings set new ground for the
im
Image courtesy ofLIFE marginalized voices A frican-Americans and women.
Oprah Winfrey
"Excellence is the best deterrent to racism or
sexism."
She was one of Obama's
biggest supporters. Some
would say that she brought
in a lot of votes for him.
Growing up they both had to
deal with adversity to get to
where they find themselves
today. Time magazine says
Obama shows, "the steady
march of seemingly impossible
accomplishments."
Winfrey and Obama are
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ever be a beacon of influence for Blacks many years
to come.
Elizabeth "Bessie" Coleman
"The air is the only place f ree from prejudices."
Believe it or not Blacks in
America are reaching new
heights. Bessie Coleman, in
1921, became the first black
female pilot and the first to
hold an international pilot
license. There is courageousness about someone who
defies the laws of gravity or
to come face to face with personal and cultural hardships.
Nelson Mandela
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"The greatest glory in
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living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall."
Anti-apartheid activist, Nobel Peace Prize winner,
and the first president
of South Africa elected
in a fully representative democratic election,
Nelson Mandela serves as
a universal figure of racial
equality and peace.
Bill Cosby
"It isn't a matter of black
is beautiful as much as it
is white is not all that's

his family. Bill Cosby displayed black family culture
in a way that had never been done before. He became
TV's favorite dad for the same reasons why Malia and
Sasha probably feel about their dad.
Martin
Luther
King
Jr.
"I have a dream that my four little children will one day
live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color
of their skin, but by the content of their character.
History proved that if someone is a gifted orator then
some serious things can get done.
The audience is the one to capture. Martin Luther
King Jr. used the power of his voice to blow dirt into
the air about racial inequality. King led confidently and
with the intention to implant words into the minds of
those who dreamed for change and those who see it
happening now.

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beautiful"
The face of the traditional American family
changed
dramatically
since the Civil Rights
era. Just as The Cosby
Show
helped
revive
NBC's ratings, they also
gave a glimpse into the
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all the neweomep J During 3iis
sophomore year, li\png in the
Graduating senior,10-Team University Village%partments
dyector, field training com- (UVA), he was inspired to join
munity service officer a nC Q-Team, a student run orgaresident advisor;. .For 5th year nization that coordinates new
student, John Hall, it's a ll^ist student orientation: activities.
a part of Ms daily life here at Now, Hall is an O-Team student
CSLFSM. John graduates this director.
p ring majoring in History with ; This past year, Hall decided to
a minor in Social Science. He become a resident advisor (RA)
tiopes to f urther his education at the UVA and is now disapby getting his Master's Degree pointed that it is almost ovif/He
in Educational Leadership and will miSs being an RA because
Student Affairs.
of his "phenomenalresidents" i
Hall has been a comniunity and the ability to meet and help
Service officer for his five y ear^ so many p eople./

With a heavy academic load
of 17 units, Hall
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manages to keep
up with meet- j
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every Friday and
the many responsibilities being
an RA entails.
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fu»?Hall does his best to hang
o u| with friends and family
whenever possible.
During his ' free time,
you might catch him
on the; courts playing
tennis, in his room playing his favorite video game,
Supef Smash Brothers,
or even just lounging around enjoying his favorite
comic
series,
"Avengers" and
"Thunderbolts."
If anything, the
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iiot being able to do everything
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Hall shows monumental commitment to his work here at
"Take a risk and get involved,"
Hall says. "If it doesn't work
out, then there's always a way
out."
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College's' inherent stress and
uncertainties have yet to faze
Hall.
"College is a time to figure
dut who you are," Hall offers.
"If you come in with Plan A
and realize Plan B might work
better, go for i t"

Business closures' affect on C oug a rs

Jobs are shriveling up across the Nation
BY JONATHAN THOMPSON
Senior Staff Writer
Entire businesses are going
under. Numerous companies
are letting hundreds to thousands of employees go. The
downward spiraling economy
is not only hurting industries
across the board but also career
possibilities for students at California State University of San
Marcos.
Recently, Home Depot cut
7,000 jobs, Nextel cut 8,000
jobs, and Caterpillar cut over
20,000 jobs. Students' beloved

Starbucks is also cutting some
According to the Bureau of
6,000 jobs. Job losses primarily Labor Statistics, the fourth quaroccur below headquarter levels ter of 2008 brought the unemin most organizations. How- ployment rate up to 7.2 percent
ever, the ever-worsening econ- meaning that roughly 11 million
omy forces companies to fire citizens were jobless.
headquarter employees as well.
Statistics for the first quarter
It seems that all jobs, regardless of 2009 will not be available
of rank or importance, are sus- until the quarter is over. Howceptible to the current crisis.
ever, since December, more
"My dad recently lost his job. companies announced massive
It has me worried. You never layoffs. The massive layoffs
know when the ax is going to will most likely increase the
fall, it could be the guy next to unemployment rate when actual
you, or it could be you," said statistics become available in a
Senior Business Major Bryan few months.
Spangenberg.
According to the Bureau

of Economic Analysis, the
real Gross Domestic Product decreased by 3.8 percent
in the fourth quarter of 2008.
The current number is based
on estimates. The actual GDP
is set for release on February
27. The BEA states that the
real GDP decreased mainly to
a decline in exports, equipment,
and software. In order for the
United States to officially be in
a recession, the real GDP must
decrease two quarters in a row.
A slumping GDP and a rising
unemployment rate are all negative signs for Cougars. Current

students must compete with
those that were laid off, and
even some who seek a second
job for additional income.
Future graduates might experience difficulty in finding career
opportunities.
"I lost a lot of money in my
stocks, around 3,000 to 4,000
dollars. It was supposed to be
money for my graduate school
tuition. Also, my company
recently reduced everyone's
pay by 20 percent until April.
Honestly, I feel helpless," said
Senior Business Major Kyle
McClellan.

dents from Paloma Elementary
School come and study fractions.
DuPont believes that the math lab's
real goal is to refine students' basic
math skills.
"They learn terminology, mixed
numbers, improper fractions, and
how to add, subtract, multiply,
and
divide,"
says DuPont.
"The
big
thing," DuPont
believes,
"is
they get excited
about college."
The math lab is
open Monday
and Thursday

from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesdays
and Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to
7:30 p.m., and Fridays from 8 a.m.
to 2 p.m. No appointments are necessary. If there are any questions,
however, students may call the
center at (760) 750-4101.

Math L ab a dds up
BY GABI MARTINEZ
Pride Staff Writer

Though there are students that
do not utilize the math lab, DuPont
has hope that things will turn for the
Numbers, equations, and formu- better. She believes thatthisyearthey
las are known causes of headaches will receive well over 10,000 hits.
for students. The Math Lab is here "Our counts for the fall were just
to make them go away. Located in over 6,500," says DuPont With 20
Kellogg Library 1109, the Math tutors on staff and four receptionists
Lab offers tutoring services in all there will always be someone ready
B4 requirements and GEM100.
to assist.
Director of the Math Center
Although, the option is out
Maureen DuPont understands the there to get a private tutor, DuPont
stereotypes the math lab carries.
advises that the math lab offers
"Some people have a perception guaranteed reliability warning
that either it's only for the people that a private tutor may not have
that are really dumb [or] only the the qualifications that a tutor from
smart people hang out here, and the lab has. DuPont explains that
it's actually everything across the the College of Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) certifies
board," says DuPont.

learning centers.
"We all are certified centers, so
we are allowed to in turn certify
our tutors," says DuPont. No tutors
may work unless they are certified
first. This includes a minimum of
10 hours of training per semester.
The math lab does not restrict
its services to only getting help
in person, help is also available
online. Students can e-mail their
questions to emath@csusm.edu for
help.
In the event of transportation or
childcare issues, the center advises
students to call in. DuPont, along
with the rest of the center, are also
reaching out to students outside
CSUSM. Every other Friday, stu-

to CSUSM mainly due to some
of the extreme activities it conducts," said James Stanfield,
Students can get proactive the current president of Army
Cougars. "We conduct a wide
with Army Cougars
Army Cougars is an exclusive range of activities, such as land
club at CSUSM that features rec- navigation, self-defense classes,
reational activities for the brave first aid, rock climbing, and confidence courses, and the Army
and the bold.
Army Cougars is a club cen- Cougars do unwind by hosting
tered on some of the most adven- parties and other outings," Stanturous U.S Army activities made field continued.
Though Army Cougars is
for students to enjoy. Rappelling
off buildings, martial arts and based on U.S Army activities, it
camping are some of the many has no direct connection to the
activities that Army Cougars military. Students participating
in activities or becoming memtake part in.
"The Army Cougars is unique bers of the club have no obli-

gation to join the military, nor
is there any recruiting at any
events that Army Cougars is
involved with
Army Cougars was founded
in the fall of 2008 and currently
has about ten members.
According to the Army Cougar's website, every activity is
conducted in a stimulating and
fun atmosphere. Instructors, that
are experts in their respective
fields, are provided for activities
and have real life experience.
Sometimes even members of the
military participate by helping to
demonstrate certain activities.
"There are no skills or prior

Photo by Gabi Martinez

Club spotlight: Army Cougars

BY SANDRA CHALMERS
Senior Staff Writer

knowledge needed to partici- Leukemia &amp; Lymphoma Socipate in the activities. There will ety, that offers marathons and
be instructions given prior to various other physical activities
all activities in order to ensure to benefit blood cancer research.
safety, understanding, and fun,"
Students who are interested in
said Stanfield.
joining Army Cougars or look"Another feature that may be ing for more information about
distinct to Army Cougars is that the club, can visit the Army Couthe majority of the activities are gars website at www.armycoufree to members. We pay for gars.com or can contact James
most of our activities through Stanfield by e-mail, stanf005@
our fundraising events," he con- csusm.edu.
tinued.
"If a student was to join the
Army Cougars is also in the Army Cougars then he or she
process of getting involved with should expect to develop conTeam in Training, one of the larg- fidence in him or herself, make
est sports training programs that friends, and to have fun," said
works in conjunction with the Stanfield.

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RecycleMania 2 009

Campus wide event garners strength
BY JAMES SEBRING
Pride Staff Writer
CSUSM is positively influencing the community and the
environment by participating
in Recyclemania. Recyclemania is a nation wide competition between over 500 colleges
and universities for the national
Recycling and Waste diversion
title. CSUSM proudly continues
to hold the title it first obtained
in 2005.
"We got a random e-mail
asking if we wanted to join.
We didn't know what it was but
thought, 'what the heck, let's
give it a t ry!'" said Carl Hanson,
Department Manager of Custodial Services at CSUSM. "At
that point, there were only 43
colleges and universities competing. We won it hands down
from start to finish. It astounded
us."
Recyclemania began in 2001
as a small competition between
two Ohio colleges. It contin-

ued to spread and gain popularity. This year, Recyclemania
includes about 510 colleges and
universities.
Hanson urges everyone to
keep on recycling. Contributions may include plastic bottles
number 1-7, cans, glass bottles
and jars, cardboard, paper, and
pre and post consumer food.
The competition runs from
January 18 through March 28.
Recyclemania consists of
different subcategories: gross
weight, per capita, and recycle
percentage of total refuse.
Hanson
believes
that
CSUSM's secret success is due
in part to the already established social climate in regards
to recycling, adding that, "we
didn't have to create something
new or try to change attitudes."
Carl also offers credit to the
cafeteria personnel and the
Foundation for the job they do
at the beginning of the waste
stream. It begins with choosing
packaging materials. Years ago,

the choice material was Styro- year.
foam, which cannot be recycled. • "They have been very enthuRegardless of the downstream siastic and we look forward to
effort, if the start is wrong, their contributions," Hanson
the end product will ultimately said, adding that Faculty Services Director Ed Johnson also
fail.
Hanson acknowledges Brian deserved credit for his interDawson and the University Vil- est and steadfast support in the
lage Apartments as they join waste diversion efforts throughin the competition for the first out the year.
CSUSM's Risk Management
and Safety department is sponsoring its first Electronic Waste
Recycling event on Feb 7, 2009.
They are extending the opportunity to CSUSM staff and students, and to the local community. It is a chance to get rid of
a wide spectrum of electronic
Photo by James Sebring equipment
like computers,

monitors, phones, faxes, printer/
copiers, TV's, keyboards and
stereos. The Electronic Waste
Recycling event will take place
in Parking Lot B. For more
information on the event, visit
www.csusm.edu/rms or call
(760) 750-4502.

Image courtesy of CSUSM.edu

H eroes
BY BILL RHEIN
Senior Staff Writer

This may seem like a departure from life as an RA, but the
maintenance crew does more
Every August, the incom- to help to the community and
ing RA's go through a rigorous us than I could ever imagine.
training. These weeks prepare Though I can speak highly of
us for just about every situa- every staff member who works
tion and crisis we may face. Yet, in the office, the maintenance
there are a few things beyond my crew deserves much praise.
grasp. In these moments, I know They work extraordinarily hard
I can count on the hard working to ensure the facilities appear
nice and working.
maintenance staff of UVA.

I appreciate all the ways that
they better the community.
They bailed me out of situations including flooding sinks,
clogged toilets, and broken beds.
I would not be able to do my
job without the help from these
extraordinary men.
Any RA can list off many more
examples of how the maintenance
people came to his/her assistance
in a dire situation. Even in simple

situations, such as going to check
a fire alarm or replace a light
bulb, it is reassuring to know I
can count on them.
Recently, while still completing their daily task, the maintenance crew worked with an outside crew and put in a fountain.
The new fountain is beautiful
and will be a pleasant sight for
anyone who walks by the UVA.
Everyone responsible for com-

pleting this installation deserves
praise.
As an RA, I am ready to
handle parties, emotional breakdowns, and roommate conflict.
Yet, I cannot fix some things.
They make my job easier when
something goes wrong and a
resident needs my help. That is
why I must give all thanks to the
friendly and hardworking maintenance staff.

UniversityVoice
Photos by Gabi Martinez ¿¡Pride Staff Wrîtër

What does Black History Month mean to you?

"Black History month, big
meaning. It's hope because a lot
of things that were* not possible
in the past have now been
accomplished."

"Bring awareness about what it
means to be an African American
intiieUnited States now. How far
they've come."

"It's a really good thing, everyone
coming together, not being
segregated anymore."

"Its a big step in the world today,
it's not right to me that anyone
should be demoted in status, and
it's nice to see that people are
being recognized for doing right
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recognition ofMLK, it represents
everything going onrightnow,
specially with Obama becoming
President. We are moving
forward, it's a time to reflect on
past events."
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BY DIANA VALDIVIA
Pride Staff Writer

sity intern in the heart and soul
of U.S. government, Washington, D.C.
The Leon and Sylvia Panetta
The highly respected ConInstitute for Public Policy Con- gressional Internship Program
gressional Internship Program offered in the fall semester
offers a once in a lifetime oppor- consists of a two-week traintunity. One student from each ing at California State UniverCSU campus and two additional sity, Monterey Bay where the
students from Dominican Uni- Panetta Institute is located. Folversity and Santa Clara Univer- lowing the training, interns go
to Washington, D.C. for
two and a half months
and experience the legislative process firsthand,
among other things. The
program places each
intern with members of
Congress who represent
California.
The application process has several requirements. Students interested in applying must be
a junior or senior with a
3.00 GPA or above. Other
requirements include a
letter of application, a
school transcript, and at
least two letters of recPhoto courtesy Jenny McDonald ommendation from fac-

ulty. After students apply, there
is an interview process where
CSUSM's committee headed
by Erika Kirst, Coordinator of
Greek Life and Leadership Programs, interviews applicants to
select one student to represent
the campus in Washington.
There are many benefits from
this program.
"It is an honor to be part of
it because it is unique, only
one student is selected from
each campus," said Kirst.
Another great benefit is that the
program pays for the interns'
expenses such as housing and air
travel. Interns also receive stipends to cover other expenses.
"I encourage students to take
advantage of this opportunity,"
Kirst added.
Among other benefits, interns
can earn up to 20 units during
the semester.
Last semester, junior Jennifer McDonald was the student
representative for CSUSM.
McDonald emphasizes that student applicants do not necessarily have to be a specific major.

Photo courtesy Jenny McDonald

"It is something really beneficial for anyone who wants to
work in government, policy, or
the media. It is a one of kind
opportunity," McDonald said.
The Congressional Internship
Program is an excellent opportunity to build connections in
Washington, D.C.
McDonald's
internship
included many unique experiences such as going to the
White House and Congressional hearings.
"I got to meet people who
write our laws, who have
been influential for the past
30 # years," said McDonald.
One of McDonald's most mem-

orable moments was when,
President Bush's Chief of Staff,
Joshua Bolten, talked to other
interns and her for almost an
hour and took questions from
them. Another highlight of her
experience was to be in Washington, D.C. when historical
events such as the 2008 election and the financial bailout
occurred.
For information about this
program visit Panetta Institute's
website at http://www.panettainstitute.org/. Look out for
more information on the application process mid-February in
the Student Life and Leadership
office located in Craven 3400.

A SI offers a n alternative for S pring Break
BY MATT LEWIS
Pride Staff Writer

however, believes that it work
should be.
i,
Gallegos has worked with AssoSpring Break means many ciated Students Incorporated (ASI)
things to college students. It means on campus for the past six years
hanging out with friends, vaca- to put on alternative spring break
tions, drinking, recreation, travel, trips for student volunteers to go
or some combination of these. to places like San Francisco, OakVolunteer work isn't something land, and New Orleans.
that immediately springs to most
"This trip is an alternative
students' minds when a vacation spring break on two levels," said
comes around. Sara Gallegos, Gallegos. "First, we offer community service
and a chance to
do something
constructive.
Also,
these trips are
substanceabuse free, for
people who
would rather
not do that sort
of thing."
Thi
Photo by Sara Gallegos

year, two staff members, Roger
D'andreas and Jennie Goldman,
along with fen CSUSM students
travel to Cleveland, Ohio to volunteer for Habitat for Humanity.
They will work on the deconstruction of older properties to make
way for new ones, and refurbish
older houses for new occupants to
move into.
"It's a whole other level of volunteering," says Jamie Inarda, a
CSUSM senior who went on the
trip to New Orleans last year. "It's
a great way to have fun, make
friends, and do something good for
a community in need."
Another CSUSM student, Kyle
Gregory, also attests to the program's benefits.
"You get a lot more out of it
than you would out of a traditional
spring break. It's a fun experience
and gives you a sense of accomplishment as well," Gregory said.

While the
program
seems more
work oriented than a
usual vacation, they
make time
to have fun
as well. This
year, in addition to volunteering,
the group
will take time to visit the Rock
and Roll Hall of Fame and watch a
Cleveland Cavaliers game.
Typically, there are only ten
spots available for students to go,
and the sign up time is during the
fall semester. Though it is too late
to sign up for this year's alternative spring break, returning students can still sign up for next year
during fall of2009.

Photo by Sara Gallegos

If you do not have plans for
Spring Break 2010, alternative
spring break may be an option. It
may not seem as fun as a self-indulgent weekend, but it is an opportunity to help others in need. For further information on the Alternative
Spring Break program, visit the
ASI website at www2.csusm.edu/
asi/cab/asb.html or contact Sara *
Gallegos at sgallego@csusm.edu.

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He's Just Not That Into You

A re y ou the exception or the rule?
BY JACKIE CARBAJAL
Editor-In-Cheif
Girls, how many times have people told
you that you are wasting your time with
the guy you always have to call or the
one who only wants to see you when he's
drunk? How often do you listen?
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The best seller-made-into-movie formula seems the best way nowadays to
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The Boston Herald claims the book
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would be wasting their lives waiting by
the phone."
"Sex and the City"firstcoined the phrase
that inspired the book title. In fact, authors
Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo worked as
writers on the popular show. The countless
conversations that took place in the "Sex

and the City" writing room inspired this
self-help book foj: womeri; Written from
the advice of a man, "HJNTIY" "matterof-fact"-ly evaluates the classical scenarios most women go through in the dating
world.
With chapters entitled "He's Just Not
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He's Disappeared On You," Behrendt promotes a bit of tough love to readers while
Tuccillo acts as the voice of understanding,
often relaying the "easier said than done"
mentality most women may encounter
while reading. Though Tuccillo experienced many of the scenarios presented in
the book, she ultimately sides with Behrendt's verdict on the matter, citing her
failed success rate as proof.
At the end of each chapter, Behrendt
backs up his advice with statistics. In the
chapter entitled "He's Just Not That Into
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women the opportunity to have control
over their dating life by setting themselves
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can spare themselves the tears and heartache and take comfort in knowing how
to identify the right guy when he comes
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The book motivates women to consider
themselves the rule and not the exception
when dating. We've all heard the story
about the girl who pursued the guy and
they ended up living happily ever after or
the one where the guy treated the girl he
was sleeping with awful for a few years
and then one day he realized he loved her.
"HJNTIY" commands women to erase
these stories from their memory reminding women that they are exceptional but
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V agina
Monologues
BY EBONI HARVEY
Pride Staff Writer

The drink everyone loves: Yoo-hoo
Double Fudge, and
Lite Chocolate flavors.
Matthew Perry made
the drink even more
popular during the ten
Natale Olivieri began
seasons of "Friends,"
producing
Yoo-hoo
in which he played
in the 1920s. Olivieri
the kind hearted,
originally used the
goofy Chandler Bing.
Yoo-hoo name for his
fruit flavored drinks.
Avid fans of the
He wanted to produce a choco- show knew from behind
late drink that would not spoil the scenes footage that
as fast as chocolate milk. After a the white refrigerator in
little research, he discovered that Monica Geller's aparthe could create a longer lasting ment, played by Courchocolate flavored drink. He also teney Cox Arquette,
accomplished his goals without was actually plugged
using preservatives -- something in and used. The
the Yoo-hioo brands boasts still stored their favortoday.
ite drinks. Often
times,
Matthew
The Yoo-hoo brand switched
Perry could be
ownership throughout the years.
Currently, Cadbury Schweppes seen in different
owns the label. The drink is scenes drinking
found at most gas stations and his favorite drink,
mini-marts ranging from $2-3 a Yoo-hoo.
After a ravishfor a 15.5fluidounce glass bottle.
The beverage is 99% fat free, ing shake up, the
99% caffeine free, and features Yoo-hoo pours
seven vitamins and minerals. rich and" creamy,
The regular Yoo-hoo Chocolate despite the fact
can also be found in Strawberry, that there is ¿10
BY JONATHAN
THOMPSON
Senior Staff Writer

How many vaginas have you
met? The answer will differ
from man to woman, young to
the old, right? Did these vaginas
talk to you? What did they say?
Eve Ensler would agree that
vaginas do indeed talk and they
have a lot to say.
Well who the hell is Eve
Ensler?
Her vagina would say that
she is many things: a playwright, a feminist, an anti-violence activist, and a vagina
advocate. Ensler began writing
monologues based on the interviews of nearly 200 women
about various topics such as
sex, orgasms, and female mutilation centered on what Oprah
Winfrey calls the "Va-jay jay."
The Vagina Monologues
were first shown off-Broadway
in 1996 but since its debut,
it gained popularity, gaining
vagina-friendly fans across
the nation. Oh, and yes there
are some international vagina
advocate proponents as well.
After seeing one performance
the vagina will no longer be
taboo. For Ensler, the vagina
is something to be celebrated,
cherished, and adored; it should
be free from violence and injus-

cream in the actual ingredients.
A milk chocolate brown radiates
from the glass. Wafts of chocolate bliss fill the surrounding air.
The liquid enters the mouth and
gingerly scrubs the tongue and
taste buds. Small sips turn into
large gulps, eventually resulting in an empty Yoo-hoo glass
bottle.
After purchasing all of
those pricey textbooks,
stroll to the nearest gas
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be told and the stories behind these
entertaining, tearful, hilarious, and
educational monologues tell all
females where her empowerment
lies—in between her legs.
Ensler's coochie-snorcher discourse has been performed at many
campus universities. ASI Women's
center is excited to present another
year of the Vagina Monologues just
in case you ever wondered anything about the vaginafromFebruary 20th and 21st. There is Vagina
Fest before the show with tables
and crafts at 6 p.m.The shows are at
7 p.m. located in ARTS 240. Tickets are available for sale in the ASI
Business Office, FCB 103. $10 for
students, staff, and faculty and $15
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BY CHRIS SHAW
in NBA basketball?
Pride Staff Writer
Although my opinion is comLike many people, I experi- pletely biased, I would declare
ence showers of random thoughts the Lakers as the best team in
throughout the day. Here is some basketball. They have one of the
best winning percentages in the
insight into my daily mind.
league, as well as the best basketball player on the planet with
The Food Battle
Why I like Turkey Bacon more Kobe Bryant. Hyped Lebron
James may be considered the best
than regular bacon (pork).
1. Turkey bacon tastes better by star-gazed fans and I underand pleases my taste buds with stand how Lebron fans feel. I do
not deny that I yell out "ooohh"
savory turkey sass.
2. Turkey bacon is less fatten- in self-pleasing shock whenever
ing. Regular bacon tends to drip he smashes a dunk in midair,
grease over the sports section of like a preying mantis of Jordan
my morning newspaper.
version 2.0. But Kobe makes me
3. My mom cooks Turkey jump up and down like a Nickelbacon for me. She adds the odeon boy in the last seconds of
secret ingredient that makes all a down-to-the-wire game. Some
food taste better. What is the analysts may claim that Lebron
secret ingredient? Love.
is the best because of his explosive offensive ability, but the
Sports Talk
most reliable and versatile basWhat is the current best team ketball player is Kobe Bryant.

BY BILL RHEIN
Senior Staff Writer
In tough economic times, Hollywood can count on
this weekend for
a big haul. This
week's line-up features several big
name films that
will compete for the
top box office spot. All
the films have potential
to be very good and bad.
It is just a matter of how
far they are willing to go
on that spectrum.
0
First on the list is a pair «
that I expect to find in the \
Razzies nominations next ^
year. For some reason, Hollywood is still willing to
give the Wayne's Brothers
money to make movies
They have titled their
latest abomination
"Dance Flick."
This
genre
of lame parodies spawned by
"Scary Movie" and

continued by the Wayne's Brothers and others such as Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer needs to
go away. It makes me sick to see
these
unoriginal
films referencing and exploiting other movies.
I will not subject
myself to this weak
parody of dance
movies, and I urge you
to do the same.
Another waste of
money coming out this
week is "The Pink Panther
2." Steve Martin returns
in this sequel to a remake.
Hollywood should not have
made thefirstSteve Martin
"Pink Panther." The originals are brilliant. The only
way movies like "Dance
Flick" and "Pink
Panther 2" will
stop being made
is if people
stop going to
see them.
If
you're
taking chil-

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The Lakers beat the Cavaliers
and the Celtics at home and have
proven themselves superior to
these giant teams in head-to
head matchups. The Lakers beat
the Cavaliers despite Kobe dislocating his finger. They play
well despite a string of injuries, and continue to improve
their skills (although they need
a stronger defense with reliable
defensive/offensive rebounding). The Celtic romping of the
Lakers in last year's championship series left an indelible
sting on Laker morale. Despite
last year's loss and obsessive
cheers of "Beat LA," the Lakers
have assembled an all-star cast
of players. Let us rejoice in the
fact that our local Lakers team
features an impressive bunch of
collective talent. A mind-boggling array of talent the NBA
has not seen in years, well, at

dren to the cinema
this
weekend,
skip
Panther 2" and go for
"Coraline." Henry
Selick directs this
stop motion animatedfilm.Selick produced a few
stop motion gems including "The
Nightmare before Christmas" and
"James and the Giant Peach."
Dakota Fanning stars in "Coraline," providing the voice for the
main character. The story comes
from Neil Gaiman's best selling
novella of the same name. It follows Coraline, a young girl who
finds a secret door into an alternate reality where fantasy and
adventure ensue. I hope that this
will be more like Selick's other
stop motion films rather than his
other movie, "Monkeybone."
Dakota Fanning also stars in
the slick action film "Push." She

least not from the Lakers.
* My opinion is biased and
does not reflect the views of the
NBA. Do not blame me if the
Lakers perform poorly. Quality of performance is subject to
change.
I am in the process of creating my own original episode of
NBC's hit television series, THE
OFFICE.
The Mouse Trap, Episode #78?
scene 32?
Setting: Michael Scott's office
room. Michael talks to the interview camera, alone in his office.
Michael Scott - At the end of
our Christmas parties on Friday
I always leave a pair of cookies
and milk out on the front desk for
Santa, as I am the last to leave.
On that following Monday, I rush
to the office to see if Santa ate
the cookies and drank the milk.

Every time I come back, the
cookies are always gone, but the
milk is still there. Maybe Santa
is lactose-intolerant. According
to my experience, Santa is lactose-intolerant, which confuses
me, because I always wondered
how Santa got to be so fat.
Side note: for those of you
not acquainted with the Office,
Michael Scott is not exactly the
smartest person in the world.
Great quotes:
"If you must drink and drive,
drink Pepsi." 4 bumper sticker
seen while driving in Oceanside.
What Chargers fans should
have written on their signs
before the playoff game: "Winners never steal, and Steelers
never win" - Ashley Quibilan
"Break dance, not hearts" Oceanside bumper sticker

Image courtesy of Paramount Pictures

plays a girl with unique powers That into You," which I expect
alongside Chris Evans. "Push" to be on top of the box office this
appears to be a hybrid of super- weekend. This romantic comedy
hero and action films. Evans arrives conveniently in time for
stars as a young man with tele- St. Valentine's Day. It boasts
kinetic psychic powers. He must an all-star cast including Jennibattle the government organiza- fer Aniston, Ben Affleck, Justin
tion attempting to use him as a Long, Drew Barrymore, and
many more.
weapon.
It definitely falls under the
As far as action films go, I
category of date movie. Though
expect "Push" to be a nice piece
of entertaining fluff. It will not be the title suggests unhappy relaa revolutionaryfilm,but the trailer tionships, no movie released this
leads me to believe it will be fun close to St. Valentine's Day would
to watch. I expect it will not be as follow the same path as a film
good as "Wanted," but not as bad such as "The Break-Up." Those
who deserve it will get a happy
as "Jumper."
Lastly, there is "He's Just Not conclusion.

Image courtesy ofNew Line Cinema

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Arts &amp; Entertainment

Artist Showcase
Pauline Benitez

BY KEVIN^HATH&amp;M
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credit forM

T H E P RIDE

Fashion Forward

ments. The silhouette is exaggerated; the garments elongate
and overemphasize the contours of the body, both male
Retro Romance
Spring 2009 is a season and female. Thefloralinspiration
grounded in the romantic aes- is also reflected in the silhouette
thetic. The key elements revolve through volume. The fabrics are
around nature, drama and indi- layered and drape dramatically
viduality. The color palette is yet delicately like petals. This is
very French: it's all about soft a style immersed in romanticism
subtle neutrals. Everything and fantasy.
is relatively muted; the colors
Artistic Architecture
are very soft and have a sun
The inspiration here is postbleached look. Nature is
modern architecture, a fusion
expressed through a resurof old and new to synthesize
gence of the floral print.
something very exciting and
The prints will be
fresh. The style is very conless abstracted then
temporary, with an emphathose seen in recent
sis on clean and crisp lines.
years and are scaled
At first glance the aessmaller to achieve
thetic is very minimalsubtle elegance.
ist, but since the look
Drama is achieved
depends on one or
through fabric and
two choice items, a lot
texture combinaof design is poured into
tions. Fabric choice
each garment. The color
is key in achieving
palette is very nostalgic.
a romantic look.
The inspiration is the late
There is a move80s and early 90s, It's
ment
towards
all about big, bright and
soft, luxurious
bold color choices. Preand lightweight A
pare to see fire engine reds
fabrics. Since
again! The new comes from
everything
is
v ery
bold and strong, almost architecneutral, the interest lies in the tural accents on garments such as
playful proportions of the gar- metallic piping and brass embelBY KEVIN CHATHAM
Pride Staff Writer

lishments. The old comes from
purposeful grooming. Styling
your hair in a manner that evokes
old Hollywood glamour achieves
a feeling of timeless elegance.
New Military Cool
This trend celebrates the fusion
of masculine army surplus gear
with the subtle femininity of soft,
unstructured knitwear. By combining rugged elements such as
army jackets, with soft unstructured knits such as henleys and
polos, the look creates a romantic but utilitarian aesthetic. The
trick is to combine relaxed fabrics like knitted cottons
and
washed out jeans
with strong military
influenced
outwear to create a
soft, yet deconstructed look.
It is all about
b a 1 a n c e,
h ybridingt
soft fabrics;
with hints
of masculine accessories and jackets to create
a
distinctly
postmodern aesthetic.

Latina Dance Project
BY CONSUELO MARTINEZ
Pride Staff Writer
Students will have the
opportunity to participate and
learn about the hybrid work
of the Latina Dance Project.
The Latina Dance Project is
a group of four women who
bring their unique cultural and
social perspectives of Latina
life in the United States. The
3-day residency of the piece
""Coyolxauhqui Remembers,"
will take place at Cal State San
Marcos with their f irst event a
lecture/demonstration on February 4, 7 p.m. in ARTS 111.
"Coyolxauhqui Remembers," a

modern tale of Coyolxauhqui,
the Aztec moon goddess,
"is retold through four stories of victimization, feminization, objectification/dismemberment which are brought
together in the myth of the
moon goddess," according to
the program description.
The f irst event at CSUSM
will be a performance and
lecture where attendees will
get a preview of the f ull performance to take place at
MiraCosta College on February 6. Marilyn Huerta, the
Arts and Lectures Coordinator at CSUSM, says the event
at CSUSM is f ree to students

and the community and all are
welcome to attend. Dr. Arcela
Nunez-Alvarez of the National
Latino Research Center says,
"It is important to support cultural events like the Latina
Dance Project because they
reinforce the need to recognize our cultural traditions
and also remind us how culture is constantly changing.
Hosting the project in North
County will provide an opportunity to share culture and can
serve as a vehicle to bring us
together."
The visit from the Latina
Dance Project is presented
by the North County Higher

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(NCHEA) and is
sponsored by the
National
Latino
Research Center,
Cal
State
San
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College. For more
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Coyolxauhqui
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OUT
Cold Stone

De-stressors
Sex (or a combo of all three in
no paricular order)

Yoga

Smoking

Bottled water
SmartWater

Fiji

Dasani (if it was ever in)

Dogs
Shelter dogs (thank you
Orlando Bloom)

Hybrid dogs (ie: Puggle)

Teacup dogs (thank you Paris
Hilton)

Celebrity babies
Miley Cyrus

Suri Cruise

Britney's kids (we dont know
their names...)

BY JAZMINE LIRA
Pride Staff Writer
In a bowl place all these
ingredients together, then whisk
it so it is properly mixed up.
154 cup olive oil
18 limes
1 cup orange juice
Va cup fresh chopped cilantro
18 cloves of garlic (thinly
minced)
1 lA tbsp. dried oregano
1 tbsp. ground cumin
% tbsp. salt
Vi tbsp. ground black pepper
You want to boil your chicken,
then in a zip lock bag place your
chicken and Mojo mix, and leave
it to marinate overnight in the

fridge. Once ^ ^
you're
ready for
dinner
you put the
chicken
on the grill and just leave it on
long enough so that it has BBQ
charred look. Mojo chicken has
a zesty/ tangy taste, and with it
on the BBQ, you add on a little
smoky taste to it as well. Mojo
chicken tastes really good with
potato salad (that's all I've ever
tried it with) and a cold glass of
coke.

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