https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/88f10b9cc4ab602f0cb7c3c7a3bd7553.pdf 61b9a05edff7c5058e0c53c2f43b02ac PDF Text Text CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS www.csusm.edu/pride TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 4,2006 Photo by Christine Vaughan / The Pride VOL. XV NO. 5 BY CHRISTINE VAUGHAN AND LISA LANDERS Pride Staff Writers A barricade was erected by the University Police Department in the main entrance to the faculty/ staff parking lot, in response to increased vehicle and pedestrian traffic traveling through Lot E to LotH. With the addition of Lot H, more traffic has been speeding through Lot E in hopes of snagging a close parking spot in Lot H, located between the Foundation Classroom Building and MarksteinHall. Originally, no signs were posted and no measures were taken to reduce speed or alert drivers to be cautious while traveling through these lots. However, with increased driving speeds, the University Police Department installed two sets of speed-bumps directly in front of the Parking and Transportation Services office, where pedestrian traffic is high- Photo by Christine Vaughan / The Pride est in this area of campus. Yet, the Police Department didn't see the change they wanted by utilizing the speed-bumps. Therefore, approximately two weeks ago, a barricade was fixed in the main lane to slow down traffic and increase safety. Lieutenant Douglass Miller See BARRICADE, page 3 BSU Documentary: No! Chamber Champions promote campus Film exposes sexual violence and rape in the African-American community BY JENNY NGUYEN Pride Staff Writer BY ANTOINETTE JOHNSON Pride Staff Writer The Black Student Union presents award-winning African-American feminist and documentary filmmaker Aishah Simmons on Feb. 15. Simmons' documentary, NO!: Confronting Rape in the African-American Community, will be shown at The Clarke Field House from 6 to 8:30 p.m. as part of the CSUSM Black History Month observance. NO! encompasses the problems of rape through the testimonies of African-American women who are survivors of rape and sexual violence, See NO!, page 2 Through the implementation of the Chamber Champions program, Cal State San Marcos's administration focuses on President Haynes' theme of "Building Our Legacy" by expanding community partnerships and aiming to strengthen the role of the campus in North County. "If you threw a dart at a [San Diego] map, you would hit a graduate of SDSU, and if you shot a canon at that map, you would miss a graduate of CSUSM by far," said Dennis Guseman, Dean of the College of Business Administration. "In our plan to nurture, sustain, increase, and coordinate our community partnerships, we developed a program called Chamber Champions," said President Karen Haynes during her second annual Community Report. According to the Chamber Champions proposal, the program is designed to strengthen existing community partnerships, increase new partnerships, and increase the level of awareness and interest in California State University San Marcos's programs and activities within the business community. The program provides opportunities See CHAMPIONS, page 2 Caai O" Ì l i i * X l l V I M Vdll l/llw A l l • l ^ l U l V Graduate student offered screening of the Invisible Children documentary and inspires some students BY RACHEL WANN Pride Staff Writer A public screening of the nationallyrenowned documentary, Invisible Children, captured the attention of many Cal State San Marcos students, exposing the true, untold stories of Northern Ugandan children escaping the horrific reality of war. Invisible Children, documented by three young filmmakers: Jason Russell, Laren Poole and Bobby Bailey, exposes the horrific consequences of a 20-year civil war in Uganda and discovers how the war has left much of the nation's population displaced, with children seeking refuge to avoid being kidnapped by the rebel group known as the Lord's Resistance Army, LRA. "They didn't know what they would find," said Alisa Wells, sociology gradu- and taken into the 'bush' where they are instantly desensitized to pain, blood and killing. Young enough to carry a gun and ideal for brainwashing, approximately 50,000 children have been abducted by the LRA. Yet despite the startling numbers, prior to the documentary, this tragedy was getting no international attention. The documentary has since expanded to a non-profit organization, with a mission to educate the public, empower viewers, and provide over 20 million dollars in aid for these Invisible Children. "Our dream is to inspire the young and young at heart, to challenge their thinking, and empower them to 'be the change they wish to see in the world' ate at CSUSM and presenter of the film screening. The young men inadvertently stumbled upon a civil war in Uganda containing horrors that proved to be so disgustingly astonishing it would be difficult for the rest of the world to comprehend, added Wells. ^ -Each night, thousands of children flee from their homes to sleep in bus depots and under hospital verandas out of fear that they will be captured by the LRA and forced into becoming child soldiers. These children, aged anywhere from five to 12 years old, leave their homes before dusk to sleep, in what they consider to be safer locations, protected by only one armed guard for the thousands of children. The fear is real for these young children. Those that are unable to seek refuge are often captured by the LRA History of Debt See INVISIBLE, page 3 Questioning Valentine's Day See News PAGE 6 Invisible Children Documentary See Features PAGE 3 Courtesy ofInvisibleChildren.com Cupid's Corner See Features /\ See A & E PAGE 10 PAGE 12 �Career Center presents Major and Internship Fair Collaborative event unites advising and internship programs to save students time and hassle Editorial Editor in Chief Patrick B. Long Stair Writers Summer Connery * David Gatley j A Natasha Hecken- ¿ .l^mmpBk^ Antdnette Johnson Uyû^De^&è I AmaudaKeeley IpkstoBáitor Jason Sauitiur làmKelkgg B dÉessM^p: LisaJüaisá©rs I àm I Hew» Editor - JfessyNgt^i ImMr Vaughaa J Features Editor 5 Zmhmrfi. líatía Reyes IrifiVowig iCatie R,owe AaàrewRuiseiïor dents choose a major, and providing career-oriented students with the opportunity to meet with an For the first time ever, the actual employer about getting an Career Center is assembling internship. nearly 30 advisors and employ"We're finding that two thirds ers into one combined event to of students everywhere, not just save students time and energy by at San Marcos, will participate attending the Major and Intern- in an internship program at some ship Fair on Feb. 21. point," said Event Coordinator Students can stop by the Clark and Career Counselor, Monica Field House any time between Dejpcho. 11a.m. to 2 p.m. to peruse the The event next Tuesday will various booths at their leisure, host more than 12 employers, rather that driving to internship mostly non-profit and government opportunities or running around organizations that rarely appear campus to talk to faculty advisors. at job fairs. The focus of the event will be on "This is a great opportunity helping commitment-phobic stu- for students who are interested in interning, but aren't sure how to tive majors and answer any questions. go about it," said Demcho. "It gives students a great Students looking for an internship should bring a resume and opportunity to experience all the dress in business casual. There different majors and talk to adviwill also be a resume and inter- sors about these majors," Demcho viewing strategies workshop added. An extreme indecision workavailable from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. shop will also be offered from 11 for last minute advice. The other half of the event will a.m. to 1 p.m. for students with be for students who are unsure severe commitment issues. Stuof their major, students who are dents don't need to sign up ahead thinking of switching majors, or of time and the event is comstudents who are torn between pletely free. Students attending the event for three or four possible majors. More than 17 faculty advisors major advice only need to bring from various departments will be their questions, but students lookavailable to give students more ing for an internship should bring information about their respec- a resume and dress to impress. CHAMPIONSfrompage 1 i r-oSt^ffill these chambers include Carlsbad, Escondido, Oceanside, Poway, Rancho Bernardo, San Marcos, Temecula, and Vista. Today, there are about 40 people involved in the Chamber Champions. Under the coordination of the champions, team volunteers attend chamber events and participate on committees and generally become active members of the area chamber. Chamber Champions and volunteers spend approximately three to six hours a month attending city chamber meetings and events "Over time, we are going to reach out to the Hispanic Chamber, Encinitas Chamber, and also the Solana Beach Chamber," said Dean Guseman. According to Guseman, the Chamber Champions program is a very concentrated way to reach over 200,000 people in the community. With many people involved in "Building Our Legacy", students will have great opportunities in the business community. One such example is the Senior Experience and internship programs. Many of these chambers offer scholarship programs. As a student, becoming familiar with your area's chamber events is crucial. It is the goal of this program to have the business community hire graduates of its community. By doing so, this creates an identity for Cal State San Marcos, mentioned Guseman. Students and graduates of CSUSM become more desirable and prestigious. "We have a great product, and we are marketing it as a Win-Win to a large number or people," said Dean Guseman. "Everyone has something to gain from this." writer, international lecturer, and works on activist projects in as well as offering solutions for Philadelphia. She is the founder healing through commentaries of AfroLez, a production organifrom African-American commu- zation geared toward perpetuatnity leaders and scholars. ing positive and holistic images Aside from film productions, of African women with lesbian Aishah Simmons is a published or bisexual orientation. As a sur- vivor of rape and incest, Simmons' documentaries are dedicated to the exposure of such issues. Her other documentaries include Silence ... Broken, a film that explores issues of rape and family violence, and In My Father's House, which examines race, gender, homophobia, and misogyny. "I believe rape is an important topic that we need to continually explore," said Jonathan Poullard, Dean of Students. Poullard explained on the importance of the presentation of NO! and Simmons' visit as not just for Black History Month, but for campus benefit. Presentations such as NO! are a reminder of the true nature of Black History Month as not only celebrations of blackness, but also celebrations of cultural diversity. For more information regarding the BSU presentation of NO! refer to http://tracks. c susm.edu/in-the-loop/students. php. To learn more about NO! or Aishah Simmons, visit www. notherapedocumentary.org. BY NATASHA HECKENDORN Pride Staff Writer Piyamas Sabían lifters to the editor, published in The represent the State IMvectity S&n: $&éos» Unsigned^ ^ toiiiils represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial board, Letters t o the editors should include an address* telephone number, e-mail and identification, Letters may be edited for g rammar and length. L etters should be under 380 words and submitted via electronic mail to pride@csusm.edu, r ather than to the individual ^ editors. 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Performance pieces should involve aspects of Filipino culture, such as history, religion, interracial dating, and stereotypes, One does not have to be Filipino to participate, and anyone interested in performing is encouraged to audition. All talent levels are welcome, ranging from amateur to professional. The judges will be critiquing auditions based on presentation, vocal projection and energy on stage. Individuals selected to perform in the Culture Night will be required to participate in rehearsals that will help refine their talents/strengths and explore their performance piece. Prospective students do not have to audition alone. Duets and group skits are encouraged, as well as solo acts. Filipino Culture Night will be structured like a variety show with several different acts pieced together. The audition judges will be selecting enough performances to fill an hour and a half. "It's a great learning experience going through a production," said Diana Wong, ASI director of Cultural Programming and Kamalayan Alliance treasurer. "You learn a lot about yourself and others." The focus of Filipino Culture Night is to "break stereotypes and to show that we have a very diverse culture within the community," added Wong. It is an opportunity for CSUSM student voices to be heard. Also, the event hopes to make others aware how Filipinos have contributed to history and social institutions. According to Wong, attènding Filipino Culture Night will allow the audience to "see through the eyes of Filipinos" and understand that all racial groups struggle and BARRICADE,frompage 1 explained that the reason the barricade was implemented to slow down the speed of the vehicles proceeding to the back lot. The blocker is being used to channel people into more turns in hopes of slowing them down, added Miller. "The barricade is strictly for safety, to prevent accidents for vehicle-vehicle collisions and vehicle-pedestrian incidents," said Sergeant Dan Koehler. "Our mission at the University Police Department is safety, and we prefer to head things off before incidents happen." INVISIBLE,frompage 1 through action," according to the organization's website. Over 70 students congregated in Arts 240 to view the 90-minute screening of Invisible Children, followed by a question and answer discussion. Eileen Reyes, a senior at CSUSM, described the film as "heart-wrenching," claiming that "it really makes you want to actively put time and effort in to help these children." Melissa Fanning, a freshman, who had seen the documentary prior to the campus-screening, was once again moved by the film. "It was completely intense," she said, "and it made me want to do even more." Many students, clearly shaken by the film, had questions as to how they could help. As with many documentaries, Invisible Children was made for a clearly defined purpose. Among their key aspirations, the filmmakers of Invisible Children seek to raise $20 million to provide relief and sponsor 100,000 children to attend school. Wells offered additional ways to help share commonalities. Students interested in volunteering for stage crew and production design are encouraged to fill out ah application and should plan on attending the auditions and get acquainted with the event coordinators and the performers. Filipino Culture Night will be held in The Clark Field House in April. It is free to all students and staff/Tentatively, guest tickets will befivedollars each. Kamalayan Alliance is a Filipino-American organization on campus that focuses on inequality, social change, generational gaps and Filipino identity. It is non-exclusive and everyone is welcome to join. Kamalayan Alliance is working on becoming involved with other clubs on campus. Currently, members meet bi-weekly in various rooms around campus. A general board meeting will be held on Feb. 22, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in ACD 404. For more information regarding the Filipino Culture Night auditions or the Kamalayan Alliance, contact Diana Wong at 760-750-6012. Drivers are encoilraged to follow the 25 mph speed limit on campus streets, and the 10 mph speed limit in parking lots. Drivers should not swerve or j.et around the barricade, noted Koehler. This lane is essentially a one-way lane with the newly placed barricade in position. While the department does not plan on writing citations to violators disregarding the one-way traffic, if a driver were to get into an accident traveling eastbound i n the lane, the driver would be at fault for all collision damages, mentioned Koehler. So far, the Police department has "• Tuesday, February 14, 2006 In debt for HOW long? A lecture on the historical link between American debt and spending habits BY CHRISTINE VAUGHAN Pride Staff Writer Exposing the history of the American debt, Phi Alpha Theta will host an intriguing lecture presented by respected Economic Historian, Danny Vickers, highlighting the nation's tendencies to borrow money and accrue debt. In collaboration with the History Department, the History Club, and the CSUSM Arts and Lectures series, the History of Debt lecture will be held on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 4:00 p.m. in University Hall, room 100. This free-admission lecture wonlt hurt budgets, but can assist in a better understanding of financial options and being debt-free. "Professor Vickers will be talking about the history of debt and borrowing in America, going back to the colonial period," expláined Dr. Anne Lombard, assistant professor of History. "He will argue that Americans' fondness for bor- received one complaint regarding how the barricade is too big and awkward. However, Miller reported that there have rowing, which is not only a personal, but also a national issue for us, is not new and that it is historically rooted in a particular set of economic circumstances faced by Americans." "This lecture should be very interesting, as it is a topic that applies to almost everyone, not only on campus but throughout the world," said Stephanie Schott, president of Phi Alpha Theta, a national history honor society. "Learning the roots of debt helps create a better understanding and can allow the individual to master it in his or her own life." "The event is a chance to talk to an expert about a pressing national issue that most of us don't really understand: what difference the growing level of borrowing in America, both consumer and government borrowing, make to our economy, our society, and our future," said Lombard. "Professor Vickers' talk should give all students a stimulating new perspective on something they probably all have a mountain of: DEBT!" been numerous praises for its existence as well. For the time being, this blocker will be permanent. Courtesy ofInvisibleChildren.com the Invisible Children crusade which involved purchasing the DVD or bracelets made by refugees in Uganda who. would be otherwise unemployed if it were not for the bracelet campaign assembled by the Invisible Children team. Other options to raise awareness include participation in the Global Night Commute, a national event that will be held on April 29. The Global Night Commute is an overnight sleepover in which participates are encouraged to walk downtown and sleep in the streets, just like the children of Uganda. The impact of the screening is one that will last with students, according to Valerie Taylor. CSUSM junior, Valerie Taylor, plans on getting involved right away. ''It really inspired me," she said, "I really want to attend the sleepover event in San Diego on April 29." For more information on future documentary screenings, the relief campaign, or to purchase the film, visit the website at www.invisiblechildren.com. SAN MARCOS 1 003 W. San Marcos (M Via Vera Out across from the Restaurant Rov 752-1826 mit our new website wwwÁamtthmümú^com 3 �On Campus: Soul Food Luncheon BY JASON ROBBINS Pride Staff Writer Small crowds begin to spill into The Clark Field House. Some follow the scent of barbequed chicken; others follow the loud hip-hop music that hovers overhead. "Got me looking so crazy right now" sings Beyonce. "Your love got me looking so crazy right now." A woman named Anise from payroll greets me. Another staff member thanks me for joining their celebration. In every corner of the large luncheon area, colleagues and friends laugh, hug and add to a bubbling energy that even a stone-hearted journalist like me can feel. The African American Faculty and Staff Association (A AFSA) served up this bubbling energy at their 3rd Annual Soul Food Luncheon, held last Friday at The Clarke Field House. The luncheon is designed to raise money for future A AFSA initiatives. It was clear that funding was not their only objective, though. Karen Francisco-Butler of Admissions and Recruitment, along with Virgian Hughes of Registration and Records, explained that the purpose of the luncheon is to show others what African-Americans are like as people in their culture. Shortly after the staff opened the lunch line, the event featured AAFSA Vice President Gezai Berhane's power point presenta• tion entitled, "They came, they made a way." Profiling numerous African-American political and social leaders, the presentation served as an expression of culture from a historical perspective. As unimportant as rich food might be relative to figures like Rosa Parks and Shirley Chisholm (both part of the presentation), the luncheon's fare (provided by Southern Spice Catering of Temecula) deserved its own praise. The macaroni and cheese was chunky, super-rich, and so very pleasing. The tender barbequed chicken was sealed away from the world by a smoky red sauce, and it too struck ecstasy. The corn bread was corn bread. As for the collard greeas; well, they were vegetables, so let's just say that others enjoyed them. One person who looked to be enjoying himself was ASI President and CEO Marc DeGuzman. When asked about what the Soul Food Luncheon means for CSUSM, DeGuzman commented that "it's one of the ways we cel- Classifieds E GG D ONORS Healthy Eemales ages 18-30. Donate infertile couples some of the many eggs your body disposes monthly. COMPENSATION $5,000.00 starting. Call Reproductive Solutions: (818) 8324494 D ELIVERY D RIVER . . NEEDED Eaffi|lO0^$3#every week end, DeEvenng iTOfìfa . Call : Photo by Zachary J. Simon / The Pride ebrate diversity on campus." "When community can come together, that's what Cal State San Marcos is all about," said Jonathan Poullard (Chair of the AAFSA Fundraising Committee, Dean of Students, and the man who directed the proceedings) about the event. "It warms my heart." The room's heart-warming energy and spirit of expression were quickly sucked u p,, enriched, and re-distributed by the luncheon'sfinalact. Anthony Blacksher, a CSUSM graduate and graduate student, captivated the crowd with a moving slam poetry performance. "This poem is for Tookie" shouted Blacksher in a willing voice,"the Tookie that is redemptive!" "This poem is for Ossie." "This poem is for Rosa ... Life is civil rights." Blafcksher finished, the 100-150 attendees erupted in applause, and the energy was restored. The 3rd Annual Soul Food Luncheon served up culture, community, rich food, and an energy related to the three. I think that all of us left with bigger bellies, and possibly bigger souls. : up f ' V < RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER Only one airline is Hawaiian. We fly daily across the Pacific non-stop from 9 Western U.S. cities featuring i sland-style cuisine, hospitality and entertainment. Visit our web site to find our lowest unadvertised fares. H AWAIIAN — r i mines.«— H awaiianAirlines , c o m H AWAII S T A R T S HERE �THE PRIDE FEATURES O n Campus: Casino Night, a sure bet BY RACHEL REYES Pride Staff Writer and food this year. Shortly after 6 p.m., the parking lot in front of the Clark Field House was full. The night wasn't about winning or Inside the building was a different story, losing, but every attendee had their eyes though. This reporter was only the fifth on the prize. person to sign in and enter with $500 in On Friday, Feb. 10, ASI hosted ^ s e m i - play-money. had filled up in the process. After the long annual "Casino Night" at The Clark Field Of the seven tables inside, the middle one-on-one session with Chavez, another House. Hold'em table immediately concentrated student finally joined the table. "We want to promote a community feel- the most testosterone. The dealer hollered Although Daniel Stephenson, a freshing. Students can hang out and gamble me over, but Blackjack had a luckier feel. man, was new to the event, he definitely without spending their own money," said Nomatter how casually one turns the wasn't new to the game. "I like to gamble Liz Sheets, ASI's Director of Social Pro- bills into chips, a first-timer at casino-style and go to casinos a lot," he smiled. gramming. "And win cool prizes," she Blackjack will make himself or herself Apparently, attending Casino Night was added. obvious. Michael Chavez, a Casino Magic a welcome change. "It's nice to play for For the last two years, ASI has hosted dealer, clearly smelled "newbie," but was free once in a while," said Stephenson. this event with the help of Casino Magic, nice enough to share a secret or two about By 7:30 p.m. it seemed best not to spend who provided the games and dealers. This the game. the whole night on one game, but it took semester, however, ASI also collaborated After about twenty minutes, it all became some nerve to approach the Hold'em table, with the University Student Union Advi- clearer. A fter learning how to "double your even with only a small group there. sory Board. Returning students com- b et" this reporter ended up $200 richer by The game was seriously intense, one mented that there were more decorations 7 p.m. and hardly noticed that the room hand can quickly become a big win or a big loss. Likewise, it is also extremely f un, and soon enough the table was f ull again. No one wanted to leave. Not by choice, anyway. In fact, if a player left the table for just a few seconds, another player gladly took his or her seat. Linda Nutting, the managing 'pit boss', was happy to see the tables filled, noting that "Texas Hold'em seems to be the big Dr. Marlene Thompson, D.D.S. draw these days." A fter breaking even, the Roulette table Specializing in Children, Family, Cosmetic Dentistry, and fnterceptive seemed appealing. Unfortunately, after Orthodontics, being so caught up with the other games, there was only 20 minutes left to learn how to play. Fortunately, the game was fairly • IDD % Financing, D A C . simple, even if the table was crowded. I placed a $5 chip on a spot marked 1 to 18, • We accept Medical Healthy the ball landed on 11 black, and won this Families, and Most Insurances! reporter her first game of Roulette as the last bet of the evening. • Laughing Gas B Sedation available Clearly Casino Night was a big hit, with f or your comfort. many of the students convinced that four • Credit Available Upon Approval. hours of play simply wasn't enough. F AMILY D ENTISTRY Photo by Rachel Reyes / The Pride Marlena Clayton, a graduating senior and ASI member, has attended this event four times and always enjoys herself. "It gives me something to do with no money and keeps me local," said Clayton. "I can also bring my underage friends with me. Even with the tables closed, there was still the raffle to play and win for real. Every $100 in play money bought attendees a raffle ticket. These tickets are then placed in a brown bag labeled vfrth the desired prize. This year the five prizes included a trip to Laughlin, an X-Box, two 512 MB flash drives, "Family Guy" and "South Park" DVDs, a g ift certificate for Pat and Oscar's, and an iPod shuffle. I ended the night empty handed. But junior Jonathan Hall left with the trip to Laughlin. Casino Night has been such a great hit that ASI is planning a poker tournament this semester and hopes to draw the same crowd. "There are a lot of events going on campus but students just don't go the extra step," said Sheets, "go to the events and have a good time." New Year Student Specials! • Z OOM! I h our I n-Office Teeth Whitening $ 299 • Child Cleaning, E xem. & X -Rays $ 39.99 i7vmm&M I days unlmited. Newclents • A dult Cleaning, E xam, & X -Rays $ 49.99 "Cash patients only" • E mergency E xam & X -Rays Included $ 49.99 I w ^ ^ s ^ t J D . j l ^ l . -ffcMf tanningWsalons 9 8 8 W. El N o r t e P k w y . 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According to legend, he outlawed marriage between young couples because he felt that young unmarried men would Photo Courtesy of virtualmuseum.ca Valentine, sainted by Pope Gelasius, who wrote extensively against the "lover's lottery" of old make better soldiers. Valentine, a local Christian activist, defied Claudias, and secretly married young lovers until discovered and sentenced to death. Sites such as TheHolidaySpot.com often maintain the legend that Claudias tried to convert Valentine, who refused and then tried to convert Claudias, going on to suggest that the priest sent the first valentine to the Prison guard's daughter, who befriended him while he was incarcerated, the note reading "From Your Valentine". There are also stories claiming that the daughter's blindness was cured by Valentine's faith. Although these legends are somewhat unclear, it is easy to see how Valentine could be made into the patron saint of lovers. As there are two main stories explaining who Valentine was, there are also two theories as to why Valentine's Day is celebrated on Feb. 14. The first acknowledges only that this date Commemorates the death or burial of St. Valentine, the other points to another effort to Christianize a pagan festival, in this case, Lupercalia. In Rome, February marked the beginning of spring and the time of purification with Lupercalia celebrated on February 15 as a fertility festival. The day would start with sacrifices to the wolf goddess Lupa of a goat for fer- tat if tility and a dog for purification. Their hides were cut into strips and covered in holy blood. Youths were also covered in this blood but washed with milk before carrying the strips through the street, slapping playfullyfleeingwomen to bring fertility or easy birth. Moreso, on the eve of this festival, in honor of the Queen Goddess Juno, the names of young women were collected and put into a lottery for single men to draw. These couples would be paired for the year and this pairing often ended in marriage. Pope Gelasius outlawed the pagan "lovers' lottery" for being unchristian and declared February 14 St. Valentine's Day around 494 A.D. People began exchanging Valentines, but it wasn't until the 17th century that Valentine's Day became a popular holiday in Great Britain. It is estimated that both Americans and people from all social classes were exchanging valentines in the 1700s, even if printed cards did not become available till the end of that century. Esther Howland is remembered as the Mother of Valentines in the US for creating the first commercially produced Valentine's Day cards in the 1840s, as well as for her elaborate hand made Valentines. Cupid's association with the holiday can be attributed to his mother Venus, goddess of love I'm Juno, Godess of marriage and beauty. He himself was known as a mischievous child who flew around piercing people's hearts, causing them to fall madly in love. Today, this lover's holiday is celebrated in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France, and Australia. The Greeting Card Association P h o to courtesy oftimeIessmyths.com claims that about one billion Valentine's Day cards are sent each year throughout the world and that women purchase about 85% of all Valentines. As for the Christian Nature of this holiday, the response about its roots and historical significance will all depend on who you ask. pregna •«•••is make i nformed. h ealth c onfident choice 700.74 277 S. Rancho Santa Fe R i San Marco m ore i nfo? b irthchoice .net ALL sERvicEsmm ¡ gflf^''' ' ri feat a n s w e r s , realh e lp. �On Campus: Bringing Poetri to Black History Month A n evening of laughter, love, a nd faith with a T oni award w inner BY ZACHARY J. SIMON Pride Staff Writers Recall those evenings of free entertainment that deserved an admission, of attending extra credit events worth skipping class for. Pity those students who find none, for it is not the tendency, but the obligation of Colleges to provide them. Do not, for the sake of maintaining academic numbness, discard the opportunity to see and share the application of education. Do not miss another chance to hear a professional express that soon to be post-universal perception: "My-space? They should call it MY-CRACK!" Not 'his' crack, he would quickly yet casually clarify, but that substance now used to identify anything addictive.. .like Krispy Kreme doughnuts. Among the events scheduled to honor Black History Month at CSUSM was an evening of poetry by the artist Poetri on Feb. 9 in the Arts 111 theatre. 6pm on a school night is an easy place to claim that better things had claimed your time, but the dozens of students who did attend would be unlikely to believe you the next day. A large group had already gath- ered by the doors before final Myspace.com. I had the chance crispy crème croissants! Ah ha! preparations were finished, chat- to talk to Poetri and his manager. KKK, I knew it!" ting and glancing about nothing, It was very intimidating, this was In addition to humor, the perdetermined not to look too eager the first time I had ever worked former recited works of lonelior out of place. with someone as professional as ness and faith, all woven together And yet, only moments after Poetri, but his manager was very through frank and clear interPoetri took the stage, the airs and patient with me.'* action with his audience. Blunt cares of the crowd were diary entries bloomed natulaughed away. rally into profound and truly In a joint effort between poetic observations. The the Black Student Union 'poet's eye,' it would seem, is and the Kamalayan Allihardly hindered by the foodance with the held of the addict's belly. African-American FacBetween incorporating his ulty/StaffAssociation, the wife, sitting front and center, Arts and Lectures Series meeting him pride for pride and Office of the Dean of with scarcely more than a Students, CSUSM was gesture, and his exaggerated fortunate enough to book goodbyes to any who dared this Nationally renowned, step outside, every person, Toni Award-winning with every relationship to poet. his art, ended up applauding even better than he'd taught Patricia Guevarra, them to. President of Kamalayan Alliance, was kind Perhaps they also wanted a enough to share her perchance to come up and comspective of the process. pete for some Poetri mer"It all started when Photo courtesy of PoeticVoices.com / The Pride chandise. Alexis Montevirgen, Not surprisingly, in the Associate Director of MulticulMs Guevarra notes primarily last few minutes left for Q&A, tural Programming, told me that that "I really owe this to Anthony his creative process neither held Arts and Lectures were looking Blacksher. If it wasn't for him I nor kept any secrets beyond faith for new events/speakers/guest wouldn't in an external source and a love lecturers. I figured that it was have known about Poetri." of the art. Being restricted from about time we had some spoken And indeed, had it not been for entertainment as a punishment, word artists on campus...I met Poetri, attendees might not have thus left with little to do but create, up with Ant (Anthony Blacksher) known that the afore mentioned might well have lent an additional who told me about Poetri through Krispe Kreme "used to be called hand to his growing talent. CLASS RING SALE F EBRUARY 1 4,15,16 T UES, W ED. T HÜRS. 10AM - 3 PM B OOKSTORE ORDER NOW FOR GRADUATION DELIVERY S ee R epresentative l or additional promotional r equirements. As the crowdfilledaway to buy Poetri's cds (and perhaps compose their own works while still inspired) junior biology major, Jean Schenueman remarked of her first poetry event; "I didn't know what to expect, but I thought it was awesome." Another attendant, Chris Wilson, a graduate of USD, had heard about the event through friends and left saying, "his poetry wasn't done to impress, it was done to be real, and that was impressive." Poetri himself brings the bulk of his performances and workshops to either high schools or college campuses, but is fortunate enough to say that "There's no different format for different crowds because I've been blessed to have work that fits anywhere." Although there can be no doubt that his work would benefit any aspiring writer, when asked about his contribution to Black History Month at CSUSM, Ms. Guevarra affirms that "Poetri has been able to represent a voice not only in the Black community but as a respected poet and performer. I did not choose Poetri only for Black History month, but as a contribution to the lifestyle of a spoken word artist...besides, I don't think it takes designated months to celebrate diversity." �Jock Talk With Josh Uditeli KO's Couture in Two Top 10 movies about sports A look into the world of the UFC BY JOSHUA SANDAVOL Special to The Pride BY MICHELLE HEROLD Pride Staff Writers I finished watching "Mr. 3000" on Starz the other night and I was pissed that I wasted an hour and 45 minutes of my life. To get the bad taste out of my mouth of the worst baseball movie ever made, I watched "Million Dollar Baby" on HBO, and I loved it. A fter viewing those movies, I got to thinking about my top 10 favorite sports movies so here they are, 10 - "Friday Night Lights" surprised me. I didn't think Billy Bob Thornton would be convincing as a high school football coach. It's hard to imagine Billy Bob even graduating from high school. This movie did a great j ob of portraying that there is no greater atmosphere in sports than a high school football game under the lights. 9 - "Happy Gilmore" is without a doubt the funniest sports movie ever made. Adam Sandler and Bob Barker brawling is quite possibly the greatest scene in movie history. It certainly takes an amazing story to make golf interesting. 8 - "Million Dollar Baby" didn't disappoint me one bit. I thought it would because I didn't see it while it was in the theatres, and then after all the hype at the Academy Awards, I thought there was no way it could live up to the hype, but it did. 7 - "Miracle" provided something for me that I wasn't able to experience since I wasn't born when the events took place. The story of the 1980 USA hockey team is something I really only heard stories about, but to see the actual sequence of events was pretty amazing. One reason I don't like seeing sports movies m the theatre is because of movies like this where the audience gets so emotionally wrapped up in the plot and ends up clapping when the team wins a game, as if the game was being played live. However, I really enjoyed this movie because I didn't know the interesting individual stories about all the players on the team. 6 - "Seabiscuit" is a sports movie. Don't think that horse racing is not a sport. I love this movie not only because horse Interested in Grad School? 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The only bad thing about the success of Rocky is that they made about 51 sequels and kind of ruined the mystique. 4 - "8 Men Out" is a movie that many sports fans probably haven't seen. It's about the Black Sox scandal of 1919. I love this movie because I've studied in depth the darkest moment in baseball history and this movie was a flawless representation. The most well known person in this movie is Charlie Sheen and he actually looks like he could play baseball in some of the scenes. 3 - "Rudy" is quite possibly the only movie ever made that makes grown men cry. What's not to love about a small guy who has no business being on a football field and through hard work and dedication actually gets into a game? I love the scene where the crowd is chanting, "Rudy! Rudy!"...sniff sniff. 2 - "The Sandlot" is basically what my summer vacations were like when I was a child. What is rare about this sports movie is that it is enjoyed by even the non-sports fan. I love the scene where Benny outruns the dog chasing him throughout town. Also, who can forget the scene where "Ham" and his enemy on another team get into an argument and "Ham" coins the phrase, "Youuuuuu throw like a girrrrrllll," which is followed by a big gasp. 1 - "White Men Can't Jump" is a movie I could watch over and over again. For anyone that has ever played street ball, he or she knows that the atmosphere shown in the movie was true to form. What's rare about this sports movie is that it doesn't involve an organized sports team. This movie also deals with so many different subjects like racism, violence, poverty, and deception. Also, any time Alex Trebek makes a cameo, you have got to be impressed. Let me know what you think of my list by sending an E-mail to Sando026@csusm.edu. Interested in obtaining yonrPhD? Money for doctoral students!! • The Chancellor's Doctoral Incentive/Forgivable Loan Program Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell once again proves his mettle against Randy "The Natural" Couture in the UFC light heavyweight (185-205 lbs.) division on Saturday at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. In a fight scheduled for five, five-minute rounds, Chuck Liddell knocked Randy Couture down with his signature straight right hand punch in the second round. As Couture went down, Liddell leaped to the ground attack, pounding Couture against the canvas for several seconds before the referee, Big John McCarthy pulled him off and declared Liddell the winner by a knockout. Unlike Boxing, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) mixed martial arts fighting events include ground rules as well as grappling rules. Both fighters can pursue their opponent to the ground, and as long as both remain active in their own defense, such contact is allowed under the rules. When one opponent is stunned or unable to defend themselves, the referee stops the fight to protect the fighter, and the winner is declared. The fight is held not in the traditional boxing ring, but in an octagonal ring fenced in with chain link, giving the impression of a cage match. But these fighters are pros, most of them trained and cross-trained for three or even four times the length of time a professional boxer is trained. Their discipline is generally much better, and their skills can encompass Boxing, Wrestling, Kickboxing, Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Karate, and any other form of personal combat they think they can use. Where traditional boxing allows a ten minute countdown, a standing eight count, and a very limited area of legal targets and weapons, the UFC allows no count at all, and the legal targets exclude only the groin, and intentional rapid breaking of the opponent's joints (like elbows, knees, neck, back, etc.) The legal weapons are fists, feet, knees, and elbows as well as chokes, holds, and grappling. In the first round, Randy Couture, a world-class wrestler, went after the takedown himself, shooting for Liddell's legs after Liddell cut him over the right eye in a straight right, followed by a left uppercut combination. Chuck Liddell started to go down momentarily, but bounced back to his feet almost before he left them. Once down, Couture's wrestling advantage could have cancelled out Liddell's heavy hands. Chuck actually took Randy down shortly before the end of the round for a little ground and pound, but the bell sounded after Chuck delivered only a few punches to Randy's left ribs. In the second round, as Couture and Liddell were faced off, Couture made one lateral fake too many and slipped for a moment, trying to cover his slip, he threw a left lunging hook, Floyd Patterson style, only to have it bounce off the back of Liddell's head. Chuck took advantage of the moment Randy left his head uncovered to punch him squarely on the chin and Randy went down. It was when Chuck followed him to the canvas that the referee intervened and ended the fight. A fter the fight Liddell said, "If you let me stand in front of you long enough, I 'll knock you out." Randy Couture had been involved in the UFC since its inception in 1993. He is forty-two years old, and announced his retirement from competition immediately a fter Liddell was formally declared the winner and still light heavyweight champion. As he left the arena, he told the press, "This is the last time you'll see these gloves." Among the other notable fights were Frank Mir's defeat in his heavyweight (over 205 lbs) return match to Marco Cruz. Devastated by a motorcycle accident that nearly cost him his leg, Frank Mir's courageous return to the ring was marked by his defeat, but Mir declared, "I can't give up." Mir will return to the Octagon better prepared next time. Light heavyweight Renato "Babalou" Sobral defeated his opponent Mike Van Arsdale a little over two minutes into the first round with a Jiu Jitsu choke hold called a "naked choke" a fter taking Van Arsdale down to the ground. Babalou has publicly announced his eagerness to fight "The Iceman," Chuck Liddell for the Light Heavyweight Title. When informed of Babalou's offer, Liddell said, "You know me, I 'll fight anybody." Study Abroad CSU IP Application Meetings! sua doctoral program • Every year worked in the CSD system, 20% of the loan b forgiven • Faculty Sponsor Required Wednesday, Dec. 7 11:3042:30 in ACD 402 Application Dae: February 27,2006 Thursday, Dee, 8 1 :004:30 in Univ 100 For information and applications: Ca! State Sau Maitos Faculty Center Kellogg Library 2400 (760) 750-4019 www,csusm,edu/fc goabroad^ksiisttuedti University Global Affairs Craven 5211 •HMMMMWIM^MHpM �Robbins Report BY JASON ROBBINS Special to The Pride In reading this newspaper last week, I learped that there is "a way" to dress for spring 2006. There is "a way* to dress for spring 2006? Is this like the way of the samurai? Or is it more like the way of the righteous man? Call me a bastard, but the idea of a seasonal clothing trend is baffling. Apparently, there's much more t o covering up one's torso than adapting to the weather and not looking like a bum. Fine, I'll.make the decree: Seasonal clothing trends suck and ought to be banned forever because I said so, and I'm a columnist for "The Pride". Oh yes. Well, I've changed course in this week's edition of our RR (you may call it that if you want). This week features the first installment of the Campus All-Stars Profile. Campus AllStars are those CSUSM students whose contributions to our campus merit praise from the press. By the way, where have our campus representatives been the last few monthstf I'm here at least five days a week, I see more things we that have displaced (the poor bunnies) than people that we have elected. Maybe there's a terrorist threat that's forcing them to govern from a bunker below the Mangrum Track. I 'll investigate. Let me get back to the profile; I'll instant message Agent Scully in a minute. It's time to rejoice, San Marcos, because Jeremy Mills is your first Robbins Report Campus Ail-Star. Mr. Mills is the Director of Commuter Student Services for ASI's Programming Board, Vice Chair of ASI's Lobby Corp Committee, Communications Direc- tor and Treasurer of CSUSM's branch of Amnesty International, and he's the Coordinator and a founding member of ASI's Women's Center. In other words', there might be a market for a collector's card featuring Jeremy if higher education was as cool as professional baseball. I asked Jeremy to explain why he chose a lifestyle of engagement. " I'm an extremely active student on campus because I feel that it is important to be involved in my community and with political entities," Mills said. "I have had the opportunity to attend CSUSM and have benefited from all the offerings that campus life has to offer and I believe that everyone should have this same chance. This involvement is what makes the college experience rich and fulfilling for me. The events, the activism, and the involvement, whether in the Greek life, political orgs, athletics or just enjoying an event on campus, all create an atmosphere of campus ^ community pride that makes one's experience at Cal-State San Marcos a memorable one." If it pleases the court, I'd like to add my own testimony. Mr. Mills' work on campus reflects a genuine devotion towards students, and he exhibits thè sort of leadership ability that others can emulate. As a Campus All-Star, he deserves your handshake and a pleasant thank you. I invite you to write in about other students who deserve recognition for their contributions to the campus. I also think that we would benefit from a toll-free' readers' line for those interested in reporting good and "unreasonably flawed" professors. It's easy, but unfair to call everyone super because educating and being educated are super. Letter to the Dear Editor, Today my friend and I went to the dome, we usually go off campus to eat, but instead, we went to the dome. I not only found out that thè University that prides itself in environmental friendliness uses Styrofoam cups and plates, but when my friend asked if she could reuse her old Styrofoam cup to fill it up with ice, she was given a dirty look and a hesitant yes. It is evident that all over our campus we have recycle-mania posters andrecycle bins, yet when we go to the dome and buy a pizza and soda we are served in a Styrofoam cup and plate. Although this is minor compared to other Universities I feel it is necessary this issue be addressed, especially since the University takes pride in being an environmentally friendly campus. Are we-not just hypocrites by not spending a couple more cents to buy reusable plates or even paper plates? Other Universities use reusable plates, cups and utensils, yet we pride ourselves about being the #1 recycling school. Why not start to reuse these items now instead of waiting until they need to be recycled in the case of Styrofoam it is environmentally unfriendly. - We are supposed to be a model for other educational institutions, but how can we pretend to be environmental models if we are being hypocrites by using foam cups and plates? We can spend a little more money and use reusable plates, cups and utensils. What should be more embarrassing is the fact that we are surrounded by intelligent individuals, yet none are trying to change this. I hope others in this University voice their concerns so that we can truly be a model for other educational institutions and environment as a whole. Sincerely, MonicaGarcia-Velasquez Report an Oversimplified opinion Since Mr., bobbins has requested that "representatives" from Women's Studies come forth, I would like to share my experiences. Having received a bachelor's degree from CSUSM in Communication and Women's Studies, I have been a student in many Women's Studies courses. Even with such familiarity, I would never attempt to speak on behalf of an entire department. This being said, I am presenting a different take on the Women's Studies department than the opinions set forth by Robbins. In his editorial, Robbins chauvinistically shrugs off an entire department based upon the social and political opinions of an unidentified Women's Studies student. While I won't dispute the legitimacy of his source, I will say that his editorial reminds us of the importance of critical thinking. Because the opinions of Robbins' acquaintance are in opposition to his otvn, he not only suggests that the Women's Studies department is somewhat responsible for her immoral views (completely removing the personal agency and history of the woman he cites); but, he goek oif to advise that students should refrain from taking Women's Studies courses. Ironically, one issue that Women's Studies often brings attention to is how a white, male-dominated media is constantly criticizing the efforts and attitudes of women, much like the way Mr. Robbins does of his friend and the Women's Studies program. If I were to use the same logic used in Robbins' "report" (i.e., one person's opinions are reflect tive of, and caused by, the major she/he is in), I could argue that students should not read The Pride, t he logic being: The Pride employs an editorialist who intentionally taunts marginal groups to instigate confrontation (sensationalism); therefore, all of their contributors must also think and do the same. Fortunately, I don't have such a simplistic view. It is ridiculous to purport that the Women's Studies department advocates abortion or tells students that African Americans shouldn't vote Republican. Such beliefs are not departmentimposed mandates to study- ing feminism. Women's Studies classes address an array of issues concerning social inequalities in gender, race, class, and sexual identity. Women's Studies is about incorporating women's experiences into the classroom - it's more than just equal pay for equal work; it's about addressing all forms of social inequality: Of course, this is based on my experience. Maybe Robbins would agree, had he ever taken a Women's Studies class. I urge Robbins to stop marauding as the no-nonsense, "tell it as it is" editorialist, and invest time into researching the people and programs he mocks. In the meantime, he should consider changing the title of his column to "The Robbins Rant," because it certainly is not a report. A report implies a level of inquiry beyond: "I know a woman who took classes in Women' Studies, and she thinks this, so Women's Studies sucks!" With deductive skills like that, who needs higher education? Sincerely annoyed, Cecili Chadwick Some is always better than none BY PIYAMAS SABLAN Pride Staff Writer There are many individuals across campus that dread the upcoming Valentine's Day holiday. Some people even refer to it as the "Hallmark" holiday. Everyone has his or her own reasons for being bitter about love or for unleashing his or her disdain sJbout celebrating love and romance on one designated day out of the year. Some people have been the "dumper" and some have been the "dumpee." Others may have never even experienced the euphoria of being in love. Those scorned by love who choose to hibernate during the holiday or barricade themselves from the barrage of heart shaped items and red colored everything should rent "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind." The movie is not a traditional love story, but the plot offers a shift of perspective to the broken hearted. The main characters* Joel and Clemen^ tine, fall in love and their relationship lasts for about two years. They break up and Joel discovers that Clementine has undergone a recently invented mind erasing procedure to obliterate all memories of Joel and their relationship. Joel is in deep emotional torment so he decides to go through the same procedure. In the middle of the procedure, Joel realizes that he would rather keep all memories of Clementine and their relationship then give up any of the good memories. I won't give away the ending of the movie, but since cloning is no longer a mad scientist's fantasy and has actually entered into the realm of reality, mind erasing might not be that far-off into the future or implausible. What if the world got so out of hand that to cure heartbreak, one only needed to go into the nearest mind erasing facility, fill out an application, pay the fee, and have the procedure? Who you are now is shaped by your life experiences. If you erase memories of those experiences, how will you learn f rom them? How will you know what mistakes not to make again and how to improve yourself in the next relationship? How will you know what you aren't willing to take from someone and how. far you're willing t o bend for someone? The, answer to these lessons can only be learned by letting life run its course. Most relationships also have good times. If you erase all memories of someone and your relationship with him or her, you're not only losing the bad memories, you're sacrificing the good. The first kiss, the butterflies, the giddiness, the anticipation of having that person call you or seeing that person again will all be gone. The English poet Alfred Lord Tennyson said it best, "'Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all." raiDi comics ! FMJ �Invisible Childern: A cry you can't ignore Documentary exposes present day nightmare in N orthern Uganda BY LISA LANDERS Pride Staff Writer The documentary Invisible Children was new to me. I had been told by my professors to see it due to its profound nature. They even went as far to say that some of their student's lives have changed drastically from one viewing of this documentary. At the time, I was not so impressed with those pleas, but I decided to go and view the documentaryanyways; hey, it beat being in class. The documentary viewing was held on campus last Tuesday in the ARTS Building at 6 p.m. It was held by a fetfow CSUSM student named Alisa Wells. She announced why she was here in front of us in the auditorium. She proceeded to tell everyone that she had been greatly affected by this documentary (as she proudly wore its title Invisible Children on her shirt), and that it means a great deal to her to get the word out on such a powerful piece. Was I convinced yet? No, not really. But what I was about to see has haunted me ever since ... Invisible Children tells a story that will captivate, horrify, sadden, compel and turn your world upside down. Many will leave in shock that this type of behavior is still going on, and the horrifying thing is that most of us did not know until this documentary's viewing. However, as drastic as this may seem, it is worth an hour of your time. The story begins when three friends from the United States going to Africa in search of a story worth documenting. These three guys Jason Russell (26), Bobby Bailey (22), and Laren Poole (21) are actually from our neighboring city San Diego. They looked at this opportunity as an adventure. T l^y were amateurs in every sense of the word. These young adults had no idea or direction when they set out for Africa when the rest of the world at this time was advised not to travel. They hoped to open their lense wide and capture any story. After the comical intro of them trying to slay an African snake, the story drops into a far more serious subject. The boys unlock the terrible truth about what happens to children in Northern Uganda. They stumbled upon a reality that can make anyone sick to his or her stomach. They encountered a horrific genocide mom terrible than the holo- caust happening to young children between the ages of five and twelve in present day. They found that children were leaving their home villages to sleep in clusters in back alleys and basements in the thick of town because it is safer than sleeping in their home. These children live in fear of the brutal recruitment tactics of the Rebel Army which has been in war fighting for twenty years to overthrow the government. The Rebel Army has resorted to abducting children from their homes, holding them in camps and training them to kill. Theses children as young asfiveyears old are being killed, brainwashed, beat on and made to fight as child soldiers. The documentary exposes this present day nightmare and asks three things of the viewer in its opening. One, to expose the war to as many people as possible. Two, to empower viewers. And third, to provide aid in hopes to create a safe environment where orphans and children can live in peace. After viewing this piece you will want to do all of the above. Overall, this is not just an informative documentary, but a cry for help. "It is not only break- ing new ground but it has a bigger impact on my life than any other document that I've seen," said Jon Turteltaub, Director for the National Treasure. It is truly a kept secret that will inspire you in every scene. To find out more information on Invisible Children or to help, go to this website: www.invisiblechildren.com. Photo courtesy ofInvisibleChildren.com BEFORE YOU BECOME A SOLDIER, PLAY ONE ON TV. Authentic military trainingreal weapons and intense battle environments. No other Army game is this real. Try youri luck, and check out over 150 ways you can become An Army Of One. See how you c an make a difference in your life and in the future of your country. 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A mixture of dark ale and lager, Mud is a heavy beer best served by itself or with a hearty meal. Although the packaging refers to the brews used in Mud as pilsner and stout, it is most definitely a lager flavor that comes through strongest in Mississippi Mud. This black and tan is dark amber color with a heavy lager odor, yet does not taste nearly as strong as one would expect. The flavor, like the odor, leans towards the lager in the mix, with a taste slightly reminiscent of caramel and roasted barley or malt. There is little taste of bitterness, and the beer itself is light in texture, despite its general heavier odor and feeling. The lighter amber-colored lager used in Mississippi Mud can also be bought separately in a similarly styled bottle, featuring mallards on the front. Although not as common in stores as the black and tan, the slow-brewed American style lager is also worth a taste if you can find it. Mississippi Mud can readily be found at such stores as Trader Joes, Beverages and More, and elsewhere. So give this American style black and tan a try, as two quality beers meet, as the back of the jug puts it, "in Mississippi Mud." Photo by Matt Schramm / The Pride 'Memoirs of a Geisha': Controversy? 'A movie about Japanese played by Chinese, written by whites' BY ALFRED CHU Special to The Pride The New York Times reported on February 1 that the film "Memoirs of a Geisha" will be officially banned in China. The film sparked controversy and outrage when Chinese actresses Ziyi Zhang, Gong Li and Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh were cast as Japanese prostitutes during World War II when the Japanese committed numerous war crimes against the Chinese. The film is about a woman growing up in poor conditions and rising to become one of Japan's most distinguished geishas. Movie studio bosses were displeased with the decision reached in China as it denied their attempt to make a few more dollars abroad. III!! «¡(Èli COMPENSATION I NSURANCE ORK WITH STATE FUND Ä ND GET WORE OUT OF W ORK. "Memoirs of a Geisha," labeled as "a movie about Japanese played by Chinese, written by whites," was first delayed, then forced to be censored for a sex scene, delayed once again, and now banned. For whatever reasons the Chinese government banned this film, it doesn't surpass the obvious reason for the studio's decision in casting: money. Ziyi Zhang and Michelle Yeoh broke into Hollywood with 1999's "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon." That film became the first foreign film to gross over $100 million domestically and first foreign film to receive the most Oscar nominations, totaling ten and winning four. Li received her spotlight in 1991's "Raise the Red Lantern." From this star power, Zhang, Li and Yeoh, along with their talent, are able to attract audiences here and abroad. The entire intent of any film, regardless of its artistic content, is to make money. You can voice your opinion in pursuit of a j ust cause, so simply realize this is the reality we live in, and the nature of the business. I 'm not suggesting there aren't Japanese actresses that would or can equal Zhang's, Yeoh's and Li's stature and talent, I'm merely suggesting if there were, the studio would've cast them long ago. I doubt the studio purposely cast Chinese and Malaysian actresses in Japanese roles simply to upset audiences. What financial benefits would they stand to gain if that were the case? My confusion and questions ri§e when people are so concerned about political and ethnical correctness about a period piece: what about the fact that a Caucasian (Rob Marshall) is sitting in the director's chair? What about the author (Arthur Golden) of the novel, who is Caucasian? And most of all, do people find the entire dialog in English in a Japanese period piece upsetting? This isn't a rarity in Hollywood. We've seen many Caucasian actors and actresses play respective roles in which the nationality was different f rom their own. For example, Colin Farrell, of Irish descent, played an Englishman Captain John Smith in "The New World" or even a Macedonian/ Greek in "Alexander." Respect the studio and filmmakers' courage to f und and promote a mainstream Hollywood film with an all Asian cast. Now that's a rarity in Hollywood. Cs P L M R C LE E A O A OLG Uîmssg TMMSJ The Palomar College GEAR UP Program Is looking for mrtgolng and energetic students who are seeking a leadership role. 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With that estab- of Valentine's Day, but you do not lished, what's the game plan for have to. Take this as a privilege. being single today? Go to the movie store and pick Option one: An Anti-Valen- some movies up. Nothing sappy tine's Day party. For this you or heavy; go for an upbeat, lightBYMNDREW RUISNOR P r i d ^ a f f Writer hearted movie. Once home, your favorite snack food and^eg out Careful, therp^a t ^j^stay away from t ^ ^ ^ j ^ i ^ fact turn it o ^ c u t j ^ ^ tion to leave y ou^Sy of l^fejreJ riion fig^f: Go shipping. To<&y go (Kit and hit up the mall. S poBti^rself above all; you shouldn't hgve to wait for someone to buy you anything, especially on a designated day. When you're at the mall be sure to get a good laugh at all the last minute shoppers as well. Remember, "You can spend your paycheck on what you want." Option five: Go on with your eveiyday life. This option k ibr the person who does a distraction. Today is _ w just like any other day so why do anything different. Just^ through ijjpiiae with no dlans. Why d iSlft? With Vljgntine's Day in o ur society, percmdon is key. B j for those who arel4^|le it doepi't mean that you can't m ^ e y s a day of your own. Now younave five additional options and alternatives for 'your day.' Do what you want and have fun because being single in Southern California is an option, not a punishment. BY KARIN R EYtS Pride Staff Writer^ 2:18 "Love is patient. Love is j gfii It does not envy. It does i wtbfct It is composed of S togie not proud. It is n otnw^psnot selfseeking. It is not e pay angered. It h abiting two bod« keeps no reconkirwrong doing. It Aristotle | s not deJWntin evil, but rejoices "You had me at hello." Jerry in It always protects, Maguire "The course of true love never trustsiKopes, perseveres." Corinthians 13 did run smooth." Shakespeare "I would rather have had one "That's why they call them breath of her hair, one kiss from crushes. If tjiey were easy, they'd her mouth, one touch of her hand, c ^ff^^^mething else." Sixteen than eternity without it." City of c f t ^ j Angels [The thingA a t people iSlove do ke love.m||||jiply it by infin- to %ch other mey remembJL and if ity ancffifc^ffo thea^|thsj»f for- thej|stay together it's notjbecause ever . .. and you still h$ve drily a theyWorget, it's becauarthey forglimpse oilh< give "Indecent Proposal M et| Joe Black "Y(w«iiNiif^lnow love unless are whatJfnever knew I you surrender to it." Fools Rush In » wanted " Fools Rush In *Cove is like the wind ... You " DcSli^^^fe aren't right for can't see it, but you can feel i t" A BWallr f/f^yArnh^r each otherwise way I see it is we aren't right for anyone else.' hinkl%gjMmiss ^ "I t hinkf%gpBmiss TO even The Cutting Edge pou." The V if I'd never mifyou." 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Compose a love lette BY: ERIN YOUNG Prid^^^ETVm® 5ne of the best ways tol ü ü y<m undying love for somljtie is thflbgh words, but mastering the art oS§Jove letter takes time and patience^ Writing emotions is never easy, and the p clfet love letter cary be difficult for anytae. Acco$f£ ing to Lovingyou.com^toj^fips and ideas on how to writera love letter will make the process a little smoother. Start with imagining exactly one will feel when he or she rea< your emotions on paper. Your rds should come from deep v/j in the heart, not just what yj think they want to hear. M ^ i t personal, ej^Sriences together. >een on a special date? Or what5 about that time you spent doing ...? Tell your loved-one why you keep that day close to your heart. Lovingyou.com suggests, "Include why you love them T Bowyouri^ and how they make your w o ^ in itil /hen was the « ^tjpioment i^ou fell in love? Y %|can't go rong here, so spill thel§ans. Tell evlly little detail you can remember.^Khat weje they wearing? Iiere J | ? What day was t ion|^5ife the better, ember^mp express your fgr&itucR for y<3kjloved-one and of having him or fttip your, Do they make the day pNby aSttle faster? Are they the reas<5ii you can't wait to get home from class ¿omeone/W jmg oijjoutdoors. If the w eathS^^ide happenjto be warm, set u pb dreamy Valentine's Day is all about thefireescape;%atio or romance, and the pressure tgffl|^gw and gaze at t he^^p^fether. If that s pfòròH^^n^^fifoeove? it's a bit nippy outside, lay out a whelming. Tham^ffily, romance icomfy blanket by thefireplaceo; doesnl have to m ^n going into pet up some candles for a breathj debt. % fact, there are an abun^J takingly romantic evening inside. dance w o n d e r f u l l y r omajrfi For a sexy twist to the traditional (inexpensive)mas one c a^to in picnic, eat in bed! order to make v ltotipìTOay a As for dinner, try heating day to remember. things up by cooking together, but If money is a little tight, and a if the kitchen is more scary than busy schedule has the body feel- sexy, just order in some pizza or ing tired, then a night in may just fast food. Remember, anything be the key. will look romantic set up with a According to Lovingyou.com, picnic blanket and candlelight. picnics are the way to go whether The fun doesn't stop there; BY: Pride after dinner indulgence includes more than dessert. Cuddle up blanket, or bed and mantic movies while crunching on popcorn. Don't be to g ^ii^U^glash in the it sky or hot tu take a f ibble bath together with only the glow of candps to light room. j khis i snjlirtfnrst Valentine's D a y ^ p ^ m a t special someone, stay up and read old love letters and cards from each other. The great thing about having a Valentine's evening at home is that the dress code is completely optional. It might be fun to dress up, but what about not dressing These are the questions that you r lsd to start asking youg self, then t ale | |||y|nswers a id build u ponm^pHPdetails md i ^ m o ^ P ^ ^ y yoSWeart. ^ ^ H u d e l f e quotes or poem| It's more y timental if you write^ them yourself, but if your desperpj&ribr something juicy, Lovfyou.com has over 7,200 quotes F and 238,460 love poems tofitthe perfect love letter. You don't have to just simply handwrite your letter, do something creative. Write your love note on a back of a 100 piece jigsaw M|nd give to put t o g e ^ ^ ^ ^ f f i e a bar of slap and write ycSr romantic message on the bathroom mirror. It \ Ai't damage the mirror, and i t'sdfiy to clean with just a little k love letter ^bpiBS capture exaclSjj^ow y o u j © about someone. Yotfc||gp|rgo wrong when writing your emotions; after all, they do come from the heart. Just remember to keep things positive; don't bring up past fights or disagreements. love/ at all? \ A nigliipn the town is also an exciting w %to spend Valentine's Day with t % special someone. Just for fun%)lurge on a fivestar r estaurar^yt's Valentine's Day after all. Fomnore privacy, get a room in a l&al hotel and order room service! Rent a Hijk ousine and go on a lving^f^^^; that way, there's q p f c m s about driving home. For a feeling of old time romance, take a horse-drawn carriage ride around the park while cuddling close under a blanket. Gifts come in many shapes, sizes and prices. The important thing is to get something from the fteart. A single rose a ttach« to a iove letter is just as speciM as a bouquet of a dozen roses, t fk jtist a little easier on the walk Chocolates are notjgffly traditional, but yummj^lswell. For a personal t o^^Mndmade gifts a reaj^fflfous way to surprise ^ f f s p e c i a l someone. Showing your loved one your undying love doesn't have to wait for Feb. 14. Spread the romance year round by showing admiration for each other with I Love You's, plenty of kisses, holding hands and the occasional tickle fight. This Valentine's Day, and every day, let that special someone know how truly special he or she really is. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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