https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/9b5e114be7794228f267f72c82c38492.pdf f2321ac6b60e6d6b74e9c943bb18f7e3 PDF Text Text € THE CIPRIDE C ALIFORNIA STATE U NIVERSITY S AN M ARCOS www.thecsusmpride.com C SUSM C ontinually I mproves E mergency P reparedness In the event of a disaster, Cougars have a plan By Jonathan E. Thompson Pride Staff Writer The terrorist attacks committed on September 11th 2001 annually stir emergency preparedness and awareness. More specifically, last year's college shootings such as the Virginia Tech incident furthered the need for crisis planning. Other nonviolent events like the Southern California fires in October 2007 are evidence that CSUSM must plan accordingly. Emergency Manager, Dean R. Manship states, "The campus emergency management proSee Emergency, Page 4 INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16,2008 CSUSM loses one of its own Death of Professor Tom Wahlund stuns campus community On Thursday night, CSUSM's Biological Sciences Professor Tom Wahlund passed away due to a brief illness. Wahlund became a f aculty member for the College of A rts and Sciences in 1997 a fter e arning his doctorate in microbiology in 1993 f rom Southern Illinois University. D uring his time at CSUSM, Wahlund earned tenure and was promoted to Associate Professor in 2001. In 2005, Wahlund was promoted to Professor. A favored p rofessor among students, Wahlund taught a range of c ourses f rom lower division general education c ourses to graduate seminars. Throughout his time at Photo by Nick Strizver/The Pride Late Wednesday morning, the Biotech Club and Professor Wahlund's research students along with faculty such as Dr. Betsy Read and Dr. Richard Bray worked hard through the emotional time to organize a banner signing to honor Professor Wahlund CSUSM, Wahlund contributed not only to the campus community but the local communities as well. He served on Academic Senate, campus committees, and worked on projects to preserve Dixon Lake, Daley Ranch, and Deer Park. Rush Week 2008 Greek community gears up for recruitment BY CRYSTAL EVANS Features Editor With Fraternity and Sorority Recruitment Week officially under way, the Greek organizations on campus will be holding a host of events in order to promote their respective chapters and to give interested students a chance to get to know the organizations. With two f raternities and three sororities it is important to learn what each organization is all about before deciding which one to rush. Sigma Alpha Epsilon is one of the fraternities on campus, and is the largest f raternity in the nation according to Chapter Vice President Greg Libow. "We preach living the life of a t rue gentleman," Libow said. "We t ry to help the guys to hold themselves to a higher standard." According to Libow, the f raternity's philanthropic focus is helping the less fortunate. This semester they have plans Lo 64° V O L . X X N O. 4 to participate in Vibe, where they will paint houses and clean yards that need it. Zeta Beta Tau is the other f raternity on campus. Having j ust started a year ago they are still small but growing.» "We are a social fraternity," Treasurer Brian Jones said. "Our goals are to shape young gentlemen and to be the portrait of excellence." Zeta Beta Tau's philanthropic purpose is to support the Children's Miracle Network. Alpha Pi Sigma is the only sorority recruiting this semester. "We are dedicated to serving the Latino community and to the academics of our See Rush, Page 4 Photo by Ben Roffee / The Pride Last Wednesday, Sept. 10, the Biotech Club, research students, and faculty members Dr. Betsy Read and Dr. Richard Bray, gathered to create a banner to honor Wahlund for all his contributions and support. Wahlund's wife, Dr. Colleen Moss is also a CSUSM faculty member for the Department of Psychology. To honor Wahlund's life, the flags in Craven Circle hung at half-mast on Monday, Sept. 15. Men's Soccer Evens Record to 3-3 BY LANCE CARTELLI Pride Staff Writer Coming off a heartbreaking loss to UCSD, the Cougars showed the most confidence they have all year and defeated Azusa Pacific University, the defending national champions, and Kansas Wesleyan, both 1-0 with late dramatic goals. Infrontofthelargestcrowdofthe year, the Cougars (1-3), scratched and clawed their way through the first half of play 0-0 against #7 APU, helping to build their confidence for the second half. After many opportunities, Brandon Zuniga was fouled in the box in the 65th minute, to set up a penalty kick to try and give the Cougars a 1-0 lead Christian Soares, who scored a PK against UCSD in their previous game, was stopped with a lackluster attempt on the PK. 'When a penalty is stopped, it's usually a backbreaker," said Coach RonPulvers. But the Cougars' backs were not broken, just three minutes later, Michael Nuovo, let loose a laser shot off a loose ballfrom25 yards out to give the Cougars the game winning goal. After the longest four minutes of stoppage time and the Blue Crew changing "Blow the whistle", the game wasfinallycalled and the fans erupted after the phenomenal upset victory. "This was the greatest soccer game I've been to at CSUSM," said Junior Rhys Morgan, "and I've been here since day one". In their second game of the week, the Cougars had another nail-biter against Kansas Wesleyan, defeating them 1-0, in what can only be called an ugly game. The game was physicalfrombeginning to the end, with seven yellow cards being called, mostly against Kansas Wesleyan. The Cougars had a plethora of chances, two by Senior Co-Captain Greg Reese, one was nullified by an offsides call and later another off a cross by Jose Rivas to Greg Reese, which was hit off the crossbar. "When you miss chances early on," said Pulvers, "you give the other team confidence". Finally, in another goal in the 68th minute, a throw-in from Troy Skomra, was played into the box and Greg Reese capitalized on it and the ball somehow made it into the corner of the net Now (3-3), the Cougars have another home game against Point Loma this Wed. �T HE^PRIDE I M I O M I STAFF EDITOR IN CHIEF VIRI DIANA PACHECOISAAC MANAGING EDITOR BEN M ROFFEE NEWS EDITOR JACKIE CARBAJAL FEATURES EDITOR CRYSTAL EVANS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR KATHRYN MCBRAYER OPINION EDITOR AMY SALISBURY COPY EDITOR TIFFANIE H OANG LAYOUT EDITOR NICKSTRIZVER ASSISTANT LAYOUT EDITOR RUDY MARTINEZ ONLINE MANAGER JACKIE CARBÁJAL BUSINESS MANAGER & SALES REPRESENTATIVE KRISTINA LAWLER P 1 E D# S S . 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The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes all of CSUSM campus. The Pride Cat State Saa Marcos 333 S. Twin Oaks Vd%Road San Marcos, CA 92096-000! PhcHje: (760) 750-6(^9 Fax: (760) 750-3345 Email: pride@csusnt.edu http://www.thecsusmpride.com Advertising Email: pride_ads@csusm.edu Video games and movies do not mix BY BILL RHEIN Pride Staff Writer Two of the modern marvels of media are video games and f ilms, and each stands well on its own. However, the entertainment industry cannot see that these are like oil and water. They do not mix well. More often than not, the combination is more like orange juice concentrate and gasoline— it is a f iery mess and The objectives and game hard to clean up. play were not up to par with First o ff, the video game world has provided other video games. It seems the very few examples of emphasis was about making a decent games based on a game about a character, rather than making a f un game. movie. On the other hand, video Batman for the Nintendo NES console was games have not crossed over to good and James Bond has the f ilm world well. Every so o ften, a popular action shooter had a few notable titles. More often than not, j ame is made into a movie. most are product tie-ins to a The result is a lackluster action major blockbuster. Specifi- f ilm without a pulse or story cally, this summer brought f ilm line. This happens so often it and game versions of "Wall- is sickening. "Tomb Raider," E" and "Ironman." Both were "Doom," "Resident Evil," and great f ilms, but the games were "Hitman" are all average f ilms at best. not f un. These movies only gain popularity because of the fan base, not because they contain something substantial or worth watching. I am very scared for what Hollywood is doing to "Halo" and "Gears of War". Major film studios are working on adapting both into f ilms, and as history shows, they might not turn out so well. I am a big fan of movies and games, but only as long as they stay apart. Every time one becomes the other, it never ends well. Amethyst Initiative initiates controversy A lowered age limit is not the solution BY ROXANNE EUSEBIO Pride Staff Writer It has been 24 years since Congress passed the National Minimum Drinking Age Act (1984), an act that raised the purchase and public possession of alcohol from 18 to 21 years old. Today, some college presidents across the country are trying to lower the drinking age back to 18 due to incidents such as illegal means of obtaining alcohol and college binge drinking. These college presidents that want to lower the drinking age take part in the Amethyst Initiative. According to its website, Amethystlnitiative.org, it is unfair for adults who are under 21 to not purchase alcoholic beverages since adults 18 to 20 are eligible to vote and enlist in the military. They also insist alcohol education has not taken effect on students. While the website's explanations may sound reasonable, it does not take into consideration the consequences of lowering the drinking age. For instance, if the drinking age was to drop, it is likely that the number of alcohol-related accidents will increase two or three times. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said each year 55-58 % of highway accidents are related to alcohol. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 670,000 people are injured due to alcohol-related accidents. Just think of the numbers rising if the new drinking age were to be 18 instead of 21. A cruise down the highway could be even more dangerous than it sounds. College presidents believe that binge drinking occurred because of the high drinking age. I believe that if you lower the drinking age, binge drinking will never cease to exist, especially when more people will have very easy access to alcohol. This easy access will only cause more people to binge. More people binging means more people having their stomachs pumped or getting alcohol poisoning. If lowering the age will just release a great deal of problems, the law should stay solid to its original creed. Therefore, the drinking age should not be dropped. Sure 18-20 year olds want to drink alcohol, but they must know how to drink responsibly. There are still people out there who abuse alcohol, and they do not recognize the damage they are putting on themselves. While it is okay to drink, there should be a limit. Adults should know when to stop. If adults are really adults, then they would know when to make the right decisions. Until then, the drinking age will and should stay 21 and those underage will just have to wait for a couple more years or drink privately. A special note from the Editor-in-Chief: Ethics By Viridiana Pacheco-Isaac Editor-in-Chief Pick an opinion—any opinion—• and it is guaranteed that someone out there will disagree with you. We can never please everyone, and that is okay. The beauty of this country is that we have something called freedom of expression, and, when used appropriately, can be a beautiful thing. It is the obligation of the media to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and points of view, however popular or unpopular they may be. The opinion section of a newspaper, for example, serves as a haven of f ree speech, and oftentimes hosts such an exchange in search of robust and vibrant ideology, sparking discussion and drawing new ideas to improve our society. It is also the obligation of the media to hold people accountable for his/her actions without the use of sensationalism, slanderous or libelous content. It is our obligation to be t ruthful, to celebrate the accomplishments and progressiveness of our society and com- munities, and to also demand are exempt because they are answers when our govern- not "professionals." ments and administrators t ry In fact, any student j ournalto do us wrong. ist in a University of CaliforIn such a tight-knit com- nia, California State University munity such as Cal State San or California Community ColMarcos, however, this could lege system is protected under turn tricky. the California Constitution as Being a student journal- any legitimate member of the ist—especially at such a small press. It protects against cencampus—takes courage. There sorship f rom administrations have always been incidents and unreasonable demands. It when administrations take a also protects against newspawrong t urn, or students make per t heft as a means of censormistakes, or someone is mali- ship, making it an infraction to ciously harmed, and it is our take more than 25 copies of a obligation to inform the public f ree newspaper with the intent of such events. Journalists of recycling, burning, or premust look within themselves venting readership. and decide they are a journalSuch protection, however, ist above everything else, shed- gives student journalists the ding all personal bias and seek- same responsibility as any ing nothing but truth, only to journalist outside of campus: have to attend class, events, to be fair. and study groups with the same No ethical newspaper will people they reported on. ever print a story that is false It is not an easy job, but or fabricated, that intentionally someone has to do it. damages someone's reputation Journalism is the only pro- or that is written out of hatred fession protected in the United and malice. States constitution, limiting No ethical newspaper will government involvement in ever sensor the ideas of a para Free Press according to the ticular contributor regardFirst Amendment in the Bill less of its popularity, nor will of Rights. It is not to say, how- it deny the public a chance to ever, that student journalists respond to content with which they do not agree. A newspaper belongs to the readers, and those in charge of it have the responsibility to acknowledge such a fact and make sure the execution of free speech is done in a manner that is ethical, moral and fair, by making the distinction between opinion and fact. Each section of the newspaper serves a different purpose. The opinion section of a newspaper for example, is simply that—opinions. In no way is it to serve a purpose such as that of the front page, sports, entertainment or features sections, though all have the same responsibilities discussed before The editors at The Pride share such a responsibility. In many ways, it is an obstacle to decide to write about things that are controversial and may cause tension among our peers. But we must. If we do not, we will not be upholding our ethics to the highest standards like we vowed to do when we decided to be journalists. If we do not, we are not being fair. And if we are not being fair, we cannot be journalists. �Women's Center Campus recreation A place for all students opportunities By Kathryn McBrayer A&E Editor Walking into the ASI Women's Center arouses a sense of comfort and a safe placet Information leaflets line the walls and table in the entrance, but the first thing to really catch the eye is the three soft couches centered in the room inviting students to take a break and just "be." A private space is available for people who need to get away for a moment weather to breast feed, cry or take a nap. "There is no time limit for people" says Hermi Ramirez, the Women's Center community outreach leader "We love it when people come in just to eat their lunch." The Women's center does not cater just to women, but all students are welcome to cruise into the center for information on health issues, social justice and so much more. Lindsay Riedel, operations coordinator, says "the Women's Center serves so many different purposes." The center provides crisis counseling and referrals for professional recourses and legal advice. It also offers practical help for students such as f ree condoms, tampons, dental dams and an electric breast pump that can be rented for the semester or just the afternoon. Free pregnancy tests are available along with emergency packages intended to provide essentials for women who need to get through a few days. Text books are also available for rent for the semester. The ASI Women's Center is sponsoring several events throughout the semester. This month they will be hosting InterACT on September 17th in Arts 240 a piece intending to educate about sexual assault, Sep 25th National Women's Health and Fitness day, an assertive workshop on Sep 24th, and Col. Ann Wright discuss Sexual Assault in the Military. Programs like these will be sponsored by the Women's center throughout the semester to address social justice issues. Social justice is also an important theme in the Rag magazine that the Women's center issues every month. Writers of all backgrounds are encouraged to submit articles, poems, questions themed on social justice. Quizzical students are also given the opportunity to ask uncomfortable questions to 'Aunt Flo' who offers wisdom on topics such as sex and relationships. This month's issue is a combination of on campus magazines The Queery, The Rag and the newsletter from the Cross Cultural Center. BY LANCE ROSENBERGER Pride Staff Writer Campus Recreation is a fairly recent addition to the CSUSM campus. Based out of the Clark Fieldhouse, they have many activities available to everyone, from students to faculty alike. Intramural sports makes up a large portion of what the Campus Recreation Center is currently known for. For just a flat $10 fee, you get access to ALL the Intramural sports throughout the year. Maybe make a basketball team with some buddies and come down on Friday afternoon from 12-5? Or you can join their Intramural Co-ed Dodgeball team. "It's fun, competitive and a great way to meet friends." says Friank John Tabarez, who formed a basketball team with some roommates this year. Campus Recreation even has big plans for some other Intramural Sports which might interest you. These include Kickball, Flag Football, Powderpuff, Womans Basketball, and more. Whatever you enjoy, they have a place for you. Not into Intramurals? No worries, we've just begun! They also have Excursions throughout the year. This is a great chance to get off-campus and have some fun. They already had an extremely successful Sailing Excursion, and they have a Rockclimbing Excursion scheduled for Oct. 6th. Excursions still to come include Kayaking, Bowling, Snowboarding, Paintball and more. Want to learn something fun without having to pay a fortune? Well they have free Fitness Leisure Classes for students. They include: Core Central (ABS) - Mon & Wed @ 3:30pm, Power Pilates - Mon @ 5pm, Kenpo Karate - Mon & Wed @ 6pm, Ashtanga Yoga - Tues & Thurs @ 12pm, Boot Camp Box- Wed @ 5pm, Hip-Hop - Tues & Thurs @ 4pm andAfrican Dance - Soon. You just have to show up. No paying, no signing anything, just gotta walk through the door. If only every part of college worked like that. Oh, faculty, I forgot to mention, you need to pay. But it's still cheaper that tuition, so it's not like it's a thinly veiled attempt at revenge or anything... The last big thing Campus Recreation offers are clubs. They have clubs for Surf, Cheer, Women's Volleyball, Dance, Women's Soccer, Cycling and Triathlon. Hugo Lecomte, the Director of Campus Recreation, has high hopes for this program. Lecomte says "(Campus Recreation) is on a mission to promote campus involvement by encouraging physical activity and healthy lifestyles and providing quality and safe recreational opportunities." With all the things he's got going at Campus Recreation, I think it's safe to say he is doing a great job. If you want more information, or want to sign up for any of the fun activities listed above, come on down to the Campus Recreation Center in the Clark Fieldhouse. They're business hours are from 11-1 and 4-7 Monday through Thursday and 10-1 on Fridays. If you just want a question answered, feel free to call at (760)750-6009 or email at asi_cougar_rec@yahoo.com. Study Abroad: Greece BY DENISE KANE Pride Staff Writer Photo by Kathryn McBrayer / The Pride hard f or a successful future? H ow d oes a p regnancy o r S TD f it i nto y our p lans? M ake i nformed, h ealthy, c onfident c hoices. C all P i f | « r u real answers. real help. 7 6 0 irthchoice.net 1 3 b. 7 4 4 . 1 3 277 S. Rancho Santa H Rd. San Marcos 92078 • pregnancy tests • pregnancy options & abortion counseling f| • S TD education & prevention / • support services From June 30th to July 21st, I participated in the trip of a lifetime on the UCLA Travel Study Program in Greece. This program was taught by Professor David Phillips (UCLA), Professor Nicholas Rockwell (University of Denver), and, CSUSM's very own, Professor Darel Engen and focused on ancient Greek history. This phenomenal program combined daily classroom lectures with on-site visits to create an amazing learning experience. Students also read ancient Greek classics and the historical accounts of Herodotus and Thucydides. Students were tested on all materials during the course of the program which culminated with two final papers after returning home. The trip included extensive travel throughout all of Greece that cannot possibly be covered in one article but the highlights included exploring Athens and the Acropolis and pondering the daily lives of the ancient Greeks. We also visited the breathtakingly beautiful town of Nauplion with a Venetian fortress perched on a hill overlooking the town. We toured the ancient sites of Mycenae, Nemea, and Epidaurus and were able to learn about the ancient Greeks' importance of fortification, religion, and the theatre. We visited the ancient site of Olympia which was a sanctuary to Zeus and Hera in addition to the site of the ancient Olympics which ran from 776 BC until 392 AD. We also visited the city and site of Delphi which included many ancient temples and treasuries including the site of the oracle who gave prophecies to the ancient Greeks. Northern Greece included a trip to Thessaloniki and the ancient tomb of Phillip II of Macedon. The trip culminated in a 3 day cruise to the islands of Mykonos, Ephesus, Patmos, Crete, and Santorini which included shopping, beach excursions, site visits to the Library of Celsus in Ephesus and the palace of Knossos in Crete, a visit to the Cave and Monastery of Saint John on Patmos as well as a thrilling donkey ride and astonishing sunset in Santorini. During the trip, students were able to enjoy some f ree time aside f rom site visits and studying which included meandering the vast amounts of shops in the Athenian Plaka, exploring the National Gardens, watching the changing of the guards, climbing to the t op of the Venetian Fortress ift Nauplion (all 999 steps to the top!), and; most importantly, taking time out to make friends and enjoy the culture of Greece. Perhaps the most interesting part of the trip was all of the unexpected moments that occurred. On Patmos, I watched a Greek funeral procession that took place which provided an insight into Greek culture. On my last day in Athens, I was able to explore an archeological dig which was a surreal experience that showed the richness of Greek history that is continuing to be unearthed. In closing, I would like to thank Professor Engen for his dedication to education and for encouraging and challenging his students to "mind their brains." If you would like more information about UCLA's Travel Study Program, please visit their website at: http://www. sumimer.ucla.edu/travel. �NEWS JL Tuesday, September 16,2008 From EMERGENCY, page 1 other probable disasters. The site also offers suggestions in creatgram involves four phases: miti- ing an emergency kit. Cougars gation, preparedness, response, are encouraged to review the and recovery activities." website at least once a semester. The campus has chosen to be Cougars are also encouraged to proactive in terms of disaster register their phone for emermanagement. Last Tuesday, ASI gency notifications. conducted an active shooter pre"As the campus Emergency sentation. Throughout the year, Manager, the ways in which I look students can find more informa- to better prepare for future disastion on the "Emergency Manage- ters is to ensure that all campus ment" website www.csusm.edu/ emergency responders continue em. to receive the training they need, The website offers plans for and to continually sharpen their specific emerskills through regular exercises," gency procesays Manship. dures regardCSUSM utilizes the Building ing earthMarshal Program, which operquakes, ates as a hierarchical structure evacuin the event of an emergency. ation, The Emergency Manageand ment website states the program facilitates safe evacuations of campus buildings. Essentially, floor marshals are responsible for certain sections ..,, --•!•.••..—— . or floors within a '"'" '-^fe'lV -•• '^'""-V-- - ' 1 "•" ' - fi Classifieds Paper d ue? Dictate your paper. Let Kay take care of spelling, grammar and typing. Quick service - affordable rates. www.ICanHelpOnline.net to see how. ----- - • y'o " I j VV given building. Floor marshals report to building marshals. Building marshals evaluate the situation and send floor marshals to specific entryways to ensure that only official emergency personnel re-enter a building during the emergency. Building marshals work with a program coordinator that in turn works with an incident commander. "I think we are on the right track. In summer school, I saw people practicing emergency drills. It is a good idea," said Senior Business Major Kevin Torio. Despite CSUSM's effort in emergency preparedness, some unforeseeable situations are going to occur that do not have plans. "While the University Police Department and campus emergency responders work extremely hard to mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from all types of possible disasters, some situations may occur which may require you to protect yourself before officers can respond" cautions Manship. Disasters reach the inner core of human emotions and feelings. Natural reactions of panic and fear are common. However, remaining calm and levelheaded is key in chaotic events. Manship also encourages students to program their phones with the University Police telephone number 760-750-4567. ___ From RUSH, page 1 members," said Social Chair and Greek Life Council Delegate Gemma Fields. "We have never had a girl in our sorority not graduate." Alpha Pi Sigma's philanthropic work includes aiding Latino communities and others in need. Alpha Chi Omega and Alpha Xi Delta are the other two sororities on campus. "We're not recruiting this semester" Alpha Chi Omega Chapter President Anna Meldau said. "However we want the women to come out and get to know us and see if they want to participate in recruitment in the spring." Alpha Chi Omega supports the fights against Breast Cancer and Multiple Sclerosis. "We want to help women realize their potential," Alpha Xi Delta Chapter President Rebecca Baugh said of her sorority. "We want to help women better themselves." According to Baugh they support Rady Children's Hospital. All of the Greek organizations require potential members to be enrolled f ull time and have a minimum of 12 completed units with a minimum 2.5 grade point average. Costs and other terms of membership vary by the organization. Photo by Ben Roffee / The Pride • . ^BlVj^BSE^^mB THE PRIDE 4 Thursday, Septemblr Saturday, September Tukwut Leadership Circle Workshop: 12:00 PM-12:50 PM University Hàll 373 Blood Drive: 9:00 AM-4:3Q PM Campus bircie Ask the SEXpert S eriesf^Éo m - i | ) 0 . PM a University Hall 337 * m S^fS- M itt if ¡WË^r ™ . jjjjjl '. f G W Wednesday, September i rV •If Constitution Day; |4:001AM-12!:00 PM Library Plaza iBh wSÈÈ H Beach Clean-Up a t Oceanside Beach: 9:00 AM Pizza & Politics: 12*00 PM-l:00 PM C oÄons 206^^5* Monday, September 22 InterACT:4:00 PM-9.00 PM Peace Day: 10:30 AM-12:30 PM Library Plaza, 5:30 PM-6:30 PM UVA |¡M $ÊÉÈ ( Immunization Walk-In Clinic: 8:30 AM-11:30 AM & 1:15 PM-4:00 PM SMACC Suite 100 (Email event submissions to pritie@csusm.edu ATTN: Calendar of Events) " '.4* ' ttf m, 1 ¡¡¡BM1 �Website of The W eek BY AMY SALISBURY Opinion Editor Music lovers know what they want and when they want it: more now. That being said, not all of us are the same. We aren't all lucky enough tofindgratification in TRL or MySpace music, or discover a new artist just by listening to the radio. So why not hire music analysts to endlessly comb an everincreasing bundle of musical bliss? The Music Genome Project caught on fast and created Pandora to put a unique music database in the hands of users everywhere. The Project's internal workings are relatively straightforward concepts that go one louder. Since 2000, the team offiftyhandpicked music experts takes one song at a time and dissects works into hundreds of details, sometimes taking as long as a half hour to fully capture every nuance. The song's attributes—such as harmony, instrumentation, l yrics- Pandora Radio S « gU identify it with other songs to produce groups of music with remarkably similar styles and tones. "It represents over eight years of analysis by our trained team of musicologists, and spans everything from this past Tuesday's new releases all the way back to the Renaissance and Classical music." Joe Kennedy, Pandora's CEO, President, and self-proclaimed pop music junkie, is the driving force behind Pandora's success and range of clientele. However, Pandora surprisingly spread almost solely by word of mouth. By developing the Music Genome Project into a personalized radio, the appeal of only hearing music analytically chosen according to your distinctive taste became so great that that Pandora recently created applications for select AT&T and Sprint mobile phones. Pandora's website is simple to use and navigate. Users create "stations" by typing the name of their favorite artist into "Pandora's box" and letting the Genome Project take over. Users can create and refine as many stations as they want by banning artists that aren't quiteright,or bookmarking artists that are spot on. Another recent edition to Pan- dora's arsenal of musical expertise is the Pandora Video Series. The videos investigate various production techniques, explore worldfamous venues, and highlight the inner workings of specific bands' Why O-Team may be the place for you BY KRISTINA LAWLER Business Manager As a transfer student, I came into Cal State San Marcos knowing no one. I knew I wanted tofinda way to be involved on campus somehow and as I sat through my own orientation, Ifiguredout how. Orientation Team reminded me of something I did back in high school called Link Crew. Link Crew is aprogram that helps incoming freshmen by assigning them to upperclassmen as a sort of mentorship program. O-Team is similar experience except you do not have to be junior or senior to join, so even freshmen can join in on the fun. Not only does it look great on resumes because it is volunteer work, but you get the satisfaction of being involved with an organization that actually makes a huge difference on campus. If you don't believe me, just ask one of your fellow advisors how much they appreciate the help that O-Team gives them during orientations. O-Team won Campus Organization of the Year for the past two years in a row. Over the summer, O-Team helped 1,643 incoming freshmen, 1,032 transfer students, and even helped out 838 family members. If you think those people don't remember, think again. O-Team got its start in 1991/1992 and has since grown to about 43 students this past year. I was fortunate to be one of them. O-Team also gives students the chance to meet some of the most awesome faculty members on campus. The SLL office holds some fearless leaders who really are there for you in good times and bad. O-Team is a great way to help build your leadership skills and make great friends along the way. Yes, O-Team requires a lot of your free time, however, most of the time you spend hardly seems like work at all because you are having such a great time. O-Team also gives you the chance to obtain knowledge about the campus that you might not have found out otherwise. If all that isn't incentive enough to join, did I mention that you get to go on not one but two retreats over the course of the year. I, for one, am saddened by the fact that I will be unable to return to O-Team this year due to time constraints, but I encourage all of you to at the very least find out some more information about joining one of the best organizations on campus. It was one of the most satisfying experiences of my life. O-Team will be hanging around Kellogg Plaza from 12pm-lpm on the following dates: September 16th-18th and the 22nd-23rd so go talk with them and if meeting them is not enough there will be informational sessions held on the following dates: Tuesday 9/16University Hour, Craven 3701; Thursday 9/18- 6pm-7pm, UVA classroom; Monday 9/22- 5pm6pm, Craven 3701; Wednesday 9/24- 12pm-lpm, Commons 206; Thursday 9/25- University Hour, Craven 3701. So if you find yourself wanting to get involved on campus and that you yourself had a great experience at orientation, then I encourage you to pick up an application and join. sounds. It's difficult to admit that such an esoteric, theoretical approach to why people love certain music works so efficiently. The Music Genome Project's founder, Tim Westergren, urges participants to continue in their exploration of the musical universe and not think too much, imploring members to "Sit back, relax, and enjoy the music—that's the point." UniversityVoice • What do you think of the new cougar sculpture on campus? : * 'I think it's pretty cool. Cougars are pretty ferocious, but a golden cougar, that's just flat-out incredible." Zack Minnie Freshman "I think it looks nice andfitswell with the plaza.] Kayii Copeland Sophomore % like||because itgives me pride ^j in my school." Alessandra Ütz Freshman | // Itgives a little excitement to the campus." ï m AmandaJLenox j Étg tdntStäj^. • S i l l - , - -, §111 f ili . KHlfll " Ifs a gooéîçpreâentation of the t i^f school.** ' Berali "I think it's decent They could have made it better," David Lewis Freshman Photos by Lance Rosenberger /The Pride �Aventi nus BY JONATHAN E. THOMPSON Pride Staff Writer Dave and Busters A great place for food and fun excites the taste buds. The Private WeissbierBrauerei Georg Schneider and Sohnbrew and bottle the award winning Aventinus in Bavaria, Germany. Manneken Brussel Imports Inc., out of Austin, Texas, imports the genuine German wheat-doppelbock ale. Georg I. Schneider began the brewery in 1872. The 136-year-old brewery remains family owned and operated. Georg VI. Schneider currently oversees the company. Hi-Time Wine Cellars in Costa Mesa sells 23 fluid ounce single bottles. The dark brown glass bottle displays a purple, flashy gold and red label. A bottle cap shod in purple and white hues with the company's logo seals a beer with 8.2% alcohol by volume. The majority of beers on the market contain 5% ABV. Aventinus' higher than average ABV ensures an interesting escapade. The wheat beer pours extremely smooth creating a one fourth inch thick head. The head disappears almost as quickly as it formed leaving a very thin lancet. Despite an easy pour and petite head, the brew casts a dark brown hue. The beer releases a sour mash aroma and dark color correlates with the taste. At first sip, a strong powerful surge of flavor ravishes the lips, tongue, and taste buds. Banana, clove, vanilla, and chocolateflavorsand spices comprise the ale. The brew continues shocking the throat on the descending adventure below deck. The beer tastes better at colder temperatures. If visiting Germany over the weekend seems impossible, try a great authentic German tasting brew. As responsible Cougars, enjoy Aventinus responsibly! Bottoms game card for only $15.99. The Black Jack BBQ Chicken and the Char-grilled Rib eye Steak are both great entrée options. If the great food is not enough, Dave & B uster's o ffers a v ariety of excellent d rinks f or those of age. The Million Dollar M argarita and their TNTea are among t heir best signature d rinks. When looking for a deal happy hour is the way to go. Held f rom 4:30 t o 7 BY CRYSTAL EVANS Features Editor Dave & B uster's is a onestop shop for food and f un. Not only do they o ffer a great menu but Dave & B uster's also has a f ull b ar and tons of games to play. Located o ff Interstate 8 on Camino Del Rio N orth, Dave & B uster's has a variety of food options. From an appetizer of their delicious b uffalo wings to their t o-die-for caramel and pecan topped New York Style C heesecake for desert, all of their food is sure to please. The best deal at Dave & B uster's would have to be their "Eat & Play" combo. This o ffer includes any entrée along with a $10 p.m. Monday - Friday and 10 p.m. till close Sunday - T hursday, all appetizers and most d rinks are half price. Once d inner and d rinks have been enjoyed it is t ime to hit the game f loor. Dave & B uster's is o ften described as a Chuck E. Cheese's f or adults. They have a v ariety of video games and ticket games to play. Money is loaded on Power Cards that are used to play the games and also to store tickets so they can b e saved to get larger p rizes. Dave & B uster's has several televisions around the bar area that are used to view s ports and a separate room with a large television that is used for football games and other big sporting I events. Whether [looking to have a good meal, enjoy some d rinks with f riends, or j ust play games and feel like a kid again, Dave & Buster's is the place to "Eat. D rink. Play." visit The Pride ONLINE T V THE CSUSM "«BHIftolBf » P ridè f l MWS Receive the email edition Comment on stories IWMftiilllWltiiiiiOTliMÉtt W D S Your Connection to Campus • PRINTER Purchase your discounted Cal State S an M arcos $49 S PRINTER/BREEZE monthly p ass from Parking and Transportation Services (FCB 107) beginning the 25th of the month. C I N A E R IN R Y tor > OUT WEDNESDAYS ^DELIVERY ^ C A T l R I à li N 9 C y m 9 i ^ Ê t Y i THURSDAYS m >m$ÖTED-BESTPlZZWi; SÀN N ORTH C OUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT 6 oNCTD.com ®511 S9J ^CpCJ— MARCOS, CINCINNATÏiSâ G r a n d A v e • S a n M a r c o s , CA jr t "W 92078 �A& E THE PRIDE Frozen Grand Central Protest or acting class? BY AMY SALISBURY Opinion Editor What might happen i f207 people suddenly and inexplicably froze stiff in the middle of Grand Central Station? Get ready tofindout. New York-based comedy troupe Improv Everywhere's Youtube channel currently hosts a video called "Frozen Grand Central." In just over two minutes, viewers experience secondhand emotions ranging from disbelief to absolute hilarity at this no less than wondrous social experiment The video begins with a bird's-eye view of Bryant Park and one of Improv Everywhere's "agents" bellowing ridiculous instructions from a bullhorn. The plan is for over 200 people to synchronize their watches andfreezein place for exactlyfiveminutes in the middle of the largest train station in the world while perplexed onlookers go about their day. Suddenly, at 2:30PM, average people bizarrely become statues. Strangers begin talking to each other, laughing at the spectacle presented by this secret slapstick company. Regular commuters to and from New York certainly come across strange sights, but what could this be? "They stopped what they w e r e doing and stood, like,frozen,"remarks a young woman to her friend. An undercover agent chats up a disturbed family man, asking, "How long has this been going on?" A Grand Central attendant in a maintenance cart honks his horn and complains to the comedians with no luck. Then, the Improv agents nonchalantly go about their business once again to roaring (and confused) applause. As one of over 70 missions, Improv Everywhere has almost a cult following in and around New York City. In August of 2001, Charlie Todd founded the group after he and a few college friends decided to prank a bar in the West Village. Todd posed as the musician Ben Folds, and within three hours, he was drinking on the house. Improv Everywhere's global counterpart, Urban Prankster, covers other acts of comedy genius outside of New York City. Most recently, an annual prank called "the MP3 Experiment" has just announced dates in New York, Chicago, and San Francisco. By the way, Improv Everywhere's slogan is "We cause scenes"; now it all makes sense. To watch the video, visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwMj3PJDxuo or go to improveveryw4iere.com Tuesday, September 16, 2008 2008 World Literary Series The Religious and Other Fictions BY JOSEPH DERAGISCH Pride Staff Writer Tired of reading books w ritten by authors b orn hundreds of years ago? Yearning to read contemporary literature by the f resh and innovative w riters of today? Relief is on its way. The CSUSM Community and World Literary Series is j ust around the corner, featuring readings by modern poets and authors, original presentations by renowned performance artists, and live pieces by experiences dramatists. One of the many benefits of attending will be the experience of witnessing and interacting with creators of contemporary art and literature f rom not only Southern California but f rom all over the world. All of the speakers showcased are at the bleeding edge of contemporary literature and culture. Everyone and anyone are invited to come and j oin the students and s taff. The CSUSM Community and World Literary Series was created so people can experience artists who are relevant to today's art and literature scene, and become inspired to create and develop original ideas on impor- Photo retreivedfrom http://cwls.blogspot.com tant subjects in art, culture, politics, or history. The next reading coming up will be on Thursday, September 18th at 7:00 pm, by author and literary critic Christina Milletti. It will be held on the CSUSM campus in Commons 206, on the edge of Founders Plaza. Following that date is M. Gordon Clarke on October 9th in the Field House room 113, and Kevin Moffett and Daniel Gustein, whose date and place have yet to be announced. More information can be found on these and all upcoming World Literary Series events on the programs' website: http://cwls.blogspot.com/. C oen brothers do their thing Burn After Reading BY BILL RHEIN Pride Staff Writer Lastly, there is Brad Pitt, who steals the show as Chad Fledheimer, another 'Hardiodfes' ei»playe§ who^gets. in way oyer; his head in this twisted story. After Osborne quits his job, his wife Katie, plans to divorce him to be with Harry. She uses her husband's computer to burn a disc to bring her lawyer the household's finances. Unknowingly, she also adds documents of Osborne's memoir in One of the best traits about the Coen Brothers is their absolute love of making films. This is seen by the fact that since they have entered the filmmakers' scene in the early 1980's, they made a film almost annually. So even after they won Best Picture for "No Country for Old Men," they continued with their work. Their latest work, "Burn after Reading" is another treat from these film geniuses. This film features a star studded cast all performing excellently, many of whom have worked with the Coen Brothers before. John Malkovich plays Osborne Cox, a CIA worker who quits his job after a confrontation. Tilda Swinton plays the pedi- progress. The disc accidentally gets lost at 'Hardatrician wife of Osborne, Katie. George bodies,' where Linda and Chad find it and Clooney plays a womanizing treasury worker, Harry Pfarrer, who is sleeping think they can use it to extort money from Osborne. Amidst the crazy action plot, with Katie. Frances McDormand, who starred in the there are intimate relationships all over. Soon divorce lawyers and government first Coen Brothers film, "Blood Simple," agents are rampant as the film runs hilariplays Linda Litzke, an employee at 'Hardbodies' gym who is having a midlife crisis. ously to the end. Even at the worst moment, t he one involving a certain rocking chair, the film remained engaging. The film is nowhere near as good as with his portrayal of a naive gym worker, other Coen classics, such as "No Country" who is lovably silly. Though this film is not perfect* it is defiand "Fargo." That said, it is. still a great film, as I think the brothers have never nitely worth a watch. made a bad film. It features some cracking dialogue delivered well by all the cast. It features quirks the Coen Brothers have made a reputation with. Only they could make such a dark film and keep the audience laughing until the end. The comedy and action is will make one laugh and gasp. The areas were thefilmlets down is right after the character introduction where the films slows down for a while. Then it picks back up with several brilliant scenes, and then slows down again right before an milMÄli ending that is an absolute delight. This film could have benefited from a sharper editing in some parts and a little refinement in the story, but overall, it is very good. I thoroughly enjoyed this film. Even at the worst moment, the one involving a certain rocking chair, the film remained engaging. The character development is a lesson to other writers. The performances were excellent. I must comPhoto retreivedfrom Focus Features mend Pitt, who once again proves himself FHN B l i AL S m MLOC AV K IH TD M N I AQ L «PITT READING �• C SUSM's Resident DJ BY BEN ROFFEE Managing Editor parties, sorority formais, club fundraisers, and even weddings falling into his normal line of work, Mike By day, Mike Wereski walks continually proves himself to be around Cal State San Marcos as a versatile and multi-dimensional a student and peer to most of us. entertainer. When class gets out, this studious Mike's story doesn't start with "he and unassuming student sheds his wasn't always a musician" because, normal identity, grabs his turntables, well, he pretty much always has been. and transforms into the one of a kind At 12 Mike got hisfirstkeyboard. At entertainer, DJ Mike Strip. Hardly 13, a drum machine and turntables. a small name in the area, Mike is By the tender age of 14, Mike was CSUSM's premiere DJ, offering his entertainment services to an assortment of groups on campus. With fraternity m mu h an overly impacted program, Mike opted instead to leave his hometown for a new venture south ofhis normal stomping grounds. Even though Mike was still in Socal, moving out of Pasadena and being on his own carried with it an incomparable feeling of accomplishment. Now a Senior and Kinesiology major, Mike goes to school Monday through Friday in near 9-5 fashion. In between his full course load, Mike somehow manages to perform 2-3 gigs a week. His passion for DJing and production has proven to be a lucrative one thus far, and because of that Mike has been able to make music his job. For as long as music and DJing have been a part of Mike's life, he makes clear efforts to stay ahead of the curve. While like most DJs, Mike has moved awayfromlugging around crates of vinyls in exchange for the more versatile vinyl emulators, Mike has still managed to stay ahead of the curve. Wary of not getting too comfortable in an industry saturated with traditional DJs, he has moved forward into the less populated realm of Video DJing (VJing). With technology improving the affordability and accessibility of Video Djing equipment, Mike Strip has been able to participate in growing movement to cross the medium of music with video in Uve settings. VJing may require twice the skill, but Mike hasn't backed down from the challenge, making VJing a staple ofhis act. Keeping that innovative edge sometimes requires reinventing yourself, and that is just what Mike Strip is doing these days. Most recently, Mike Strip has revamped his image to make himself a more pronounced presence in the DJ world. Mike also plans on releasing his first album later this month, giving fans of his performances a whole new experience. But Mike is just looking at it as a chance to showcase his hard worksome 8 hours a day for 2 months straight- and mature as a producer. It his work as a producer and not just as a DJ that could launch his career to the next level. In the past, his work has appeared on television networks like CBS, NBC, and Lifetime, but it is his newest venture into production that Mike seems most excited about. At this point in his career, there seems to be nothing but limitless potential for this young and skilled entertainer. Mike stands to become a commanding presence in the music and entertainment industry, and CSUSM students should be excited to have a guy like Mike around campus. Although his aversion to the club scene has kept him from committing to any one venue, its safe to say that DJ Mike Strip Wereski is CSUSM's resident DJ. m " I • "I By Bill Rhein /Pride Staff Writer MADE OF HONOR SPEED RACER GRADE: DThis chick flick offers nothing. There is nothing unique about this run of the mill rom-com. It is predictable and formulaic, as seen in the trailer, which reveals most of the | movie. I will take an hour andfortyminutes of your life and give you only hackneyed jokes and poor storyline. It relies too much on the names of it's stars, so steer clear of this one. GRADE: D Thisfilmfloppedbig time in theaters this summer, lasting only a few weeks on wide release. This delivers only flashy colors and special effects. Other than that, it is a long, disengaging exercise by the Wachowski Brothers. They put too much into the visual, and no effort towards a plot. It raises a question of how they managed to make "The Matrix." WÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊIÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊË By Amy Salisbury/ Opinions Editor fdLK Peaceful, The World Lays Me Down NOAH AND THE WHALE The debut album from this mellow British troupe explores a lighter sound of folk with such tracks as "5 Years Time" and "Shape of my Heart." A welcome respite from shallow pop, Noah and the Whale keep audiences interested with complex instrumentation and thoughtful lyrics. ftwumin i pop/punk Just Say Yes PUNCHLINE r Punchkids everywhere have waited for the follow-up to | Punchline's 2006 release for what seemed like forever. Still I relatively underground, the punchy indie lads recorded several cuts of tracks off this fifth studio release and compiled them into a four-track EP called Just Say Maybe for ali you diehards. MÊÊÊÊÊÊÈ mm WÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ MÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊË it JfcPli Biaiy' R AP/HIP H OP Brass Knuckles J NELLY i Nelly's fifth studio album boasts some major contributing I names, including Snoop Dogg, Ashanti, Akon, and Fergie. The Ifirstsingle, "Wadsyaname," dropped over a year ago, while other singles include "Stepped on My J'z" and "Party People" taken from the album's 14 song tracklisting. P OP/R&B Year of the Gentleman fNE-YO Ne-Yo's third album, "Year of the Gentleman," already gathered incredible momentum with the successful release of singles "Closer" and "Miss Independent". Album elements and î influences include Sammy Davis Jr.'s arrangement and Frank � 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/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>2008-2009</h2> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource University Archives in the CSUSM Library Description An account of the resource The nineteenth academic year of California State University San Marcos. 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