https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/af318654f296eb1c2f15f16d16cfdd53.pdf 4bf12c69f742b97f9635e6c4d6be3994 PDF Text Text T HE C O U G A R CHRONICLE ISSUE 7 W EDNESDAY VOLUME X LI A PRIL 24, 2013 CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN M ARCOS, INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER n m U s O NLINE www.csusmchronicle.com Friend us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Email us at* csusm.cougarchronicle@gmail.com S PORTS 3 - Did you know that there are 80,000 deaths attributable t o excessive alcohol use in the U.S. each year? Read all about alcohol moderation in this issues Heart B eat M AIT BKS • 4 - W ith finals right around the corner, your stress levels may be dangerously high. Read about some stress relieving animals that will be making their way on campus through the Pause for paws program. And RecycleMania 2013 brings recycling pride back to CSUSM B Y K ATLIN SWEENEY FEATURES EDITOR After a devastating loss in last year's RecycleMania, this year's competition brought good news back to CSUSM. The eight-week competition, which lasted this year from Feb. 3 to March 30, sought to motivate colleges and universities to increase their recycling, prevent more toxins from being created in landfills and to teach students to separate their trash into different bins when they throw things away. RecycleMania awards schools in three primary categories: "Grand Champion," '"Per Capita Classic" and "Waste Minimalization " 523 campuses across the United States and Canada participated in the 2013 RecycleMania competition, hoping to win the coveted "Grand Champion" title or to place in various other categories. "Grand Champion repre- sents the true measure of your recycling on your campus. It is waste divided into two categories: trash and recyclables. We are in other competitions that are important, but Grand Champion is the prime, overall champion, and that's the one we aim to win every year," CSUSM Recycling Program Coordinator Carl Hanson said. While CSUSM failed to place higher than third in the competition for Grand Champion, this year, the university took home first place in the Targeted Materials Category for Paper category. However, CSUSM's biggest win was in the major category Per Capita Classic, defeating the other campuses with an impressive 53.11 lbs., or total pounds of recyclables collected per person. This is calculated by combining the full weight of recycling done and not done on campus and dividing it by the amount of students and faculty members that con- 35.513 lbs Top paper-recycling universities Competed from competition d&tesfrom Feb. 3 - March0O 3J 29.919 l is CSUSM WestfiëW State tribute regularly to the waste stream (the Full Time Equivalent number). CSUSM's final score was a recycling rate of 82.6 percent, which is also a new campus record. CSUSM has become an avid RecycleMania competitor, 2011 marking the university's seventh consecutive win of the Grand Champion title. To the dismay of stu- Recycled paper pounds, per university 24É4Ì4bs ' '/ ; J^JT 22.886 lbs ^¿rìl ^^ 21.97 lbs " TOyola \ ! Marymount^ Ouke dents and faculty alike, 2012 was the first year to break the winning streak, CSUSM placing fourth in the category it previously had dominated. This became part of the motivation behind trying to revive the recycling spirit and recovering the title in this year's competition. "Winning involves the whole university, from fac- New Mexico State ulty, to administration, to students and staff, everybody, even contractors who come on campus and work here. We've had great support from all of the campus' presidents as well, especially President Haynes, who has been with us for RecycleMania since 2005 " Hanson said. R ECYCLE CONTINUED ON 2 CSUSM bucks trend with fewer impacted majors than other campuses 5 - Like wine and want to support a good cause? Read about the "Walk in the Vines" event on April 28 in Temecula to help raise awareness for autism. OPINION CSUSM named sixth-best university for first-generation students B Y MELISSA MARTINEZ NEWS EDITOR 6 - Trying to get that perfect tan just in time for summer? Read one staff writer's opinion on the hidden dangers to the sun as well as tanning beds and her personal cancer scare. 7 - T he non-profit organization, Charity Wings, will open £ brand new art center close t o CSUSM. Read about the opening and how you can get involved with this organization. And 8 - A re you a fan of NBC's " The Office?" Read one staff writer's thoughts on all nine seasons as the hit T V comedy comes to a close. O UR N EXT ISSUE May 8 sion for students in the San Marcos Unified School District if they meet designated In April, CSU San Marcos course and GPA requirewas named the sixth best col- ments. lege forfirst-generationcolSince 2006, the program lege students in the country has expanded and partnered by Thebestcolleges .org. with multiple local districts Through programs that providing information and focus on outreach towards assistance to prospective first-generation college stu- first-generation students. dents, more colleges are find- CSU San Marcos also proing ways to retain students as vides the College Assistance they complete their course Migrant Program (CAMP) work and earn their degree. for first-year students from Along with Cornell, Trin- migrant and seasonal farm ity, Yale, Texas Tech and worker backgrounds, the Colorado State University, Educational Opportunity CSU San Marcos provides Program (EOP) for lowmultiple programs in aid- income students and parents ing first-generation college who qualify, and TRiO Stustudents on the path to col- dent Support Services (SSS) lege and provides multiple for students also from firstresources to ensure student generation, low-income and success through their aca- disability backgrounds, all demic career. available to provide support Among the many programs services to ensure that stuoffered, CSU San Marcos dents are both able to attend provides guaranteed admis- GENERATION CONTINUED ON 2 ating kinesiology major, reflects on when the major wasn't impacted a few short years ago. "I came into college the semester before my program became impacted. I learned that I would've been let in with the academic qualifications I had if it had been impacted, but it was definitely an easier matter for me compared to others to enter the program," Bosch said. dations to get classes at Palomar which is what I had to do this semester. Although As students enroll and apeveryone I have talked to ply to CSUSM, many probor have seen trying to get ably aren't aware of the efinto Palomar to get needed fect impacted majors has classes have a hard time as on registering for classes or well since both Palomar and graduating on time. CSU CSUSM students are trying San Marcos is listed with a to get into the same classes," total of five impacted maGuse said. jors that include business The difference that stuadministration, communicadents notice between impacttion, kinesiology, nursing ed majors and regular majors and mass media. is pre-requisite classes Recently, calstate. they need to take. edu released a " O n e of the reasons I changed Lily Nguyen, a for2013-2014 Undermer business major my major is because the eight graduate Impacted but now a criminoladditional lower division Program's Matrix, ogy major, explains which outlines the c ourses I w ould have t o take for why impacted majors majors that have business. I'm not stressing about are a stressor. the most applicants "One of the reasons 'what if I don't get classes,1 throughout all 23 I changed my major campuses. is because the eight -Lily Nguyen additional lower diviCompared to Criminology major sion courses I would other campuses, s = s have to take for busiSan Marcos is one === ness. I 'm not stressof the few schools With the current impact ing about 'what if I don't get with the least amount of impacted majors. Several other status for so many majors, classes,' " Nguyen said. Impacted majors can vary universities have all their students have pressure to majors impacted such as pass the class on the first at-, year to year, so it is imporCSU Fullerton, Long Beach, tempt. Classes such as anat- tant to know your standing San Diego, San Jose and San omy and physiology can't academically. Visiting your Luis Obispo. be retaken if you fail. This is academic advisor to discuss A major that is impacted done to ensure that the major graduation dates and staying across the whole spectrum can accommodate space for updated with pre-requisite is nursing— impacting 16 other students wanting to de- classes is vital when it comes to graduation dates. of the CSU campuses. While clare the major. business has always been a Sophomore Amanda Guse To find out where you can competitive major, only 10 is another kinesiology major locate your major departof the universities give the who has tried other outlets to ment's academic advising, major an impacted status. get classes she needs. please visit csusm.edu/acaBryan ten Bosch, a gradu"I have gotten recommen- demicadvising/. B Y JULIANA STUMPP A & E EDITOR �I U P C O M I N G CAMPUS ' . . E V E O T S ; :\ SPS Rocket Race Thursday, April 25 N oon-2 p.m., Library Plaza Every year the CSUSM Society of Physics Students hold a rocket race where students from both here and Palomar compete to see who can build the best rocket car. "Dreams in the Sand" Friday, April 26 8 - 1 0 p.m., Arts 101 A story of immigration, deportation, death and dreams by Joseph Powers with poetry by Juan Felipe Herrera, directed by Marcos Martinez. Admission: students $10, general $15. Student Success Fee Forum Monday, April 29 11 a.m. - noon, Academic Hall 305 Changes have been made to the proposed student success fee, and CSUSM wants your feedback once again. Bike to Campus Tuesday, April 30 7 - 1 0 a.m„ Campus Way & Chavez Cirle Bike to campus is part of the Wellness Month of activities. With a "pit stop" for bicyclists riding to campus in the morning, earnfitbucks for registering your bike and for riding your bike to campus. GENERATION FROM I college and succeed by earning their degree. "Without the support and guidance from EOP and other services, I don't think my transition from high school to college would have been as smooth," third year student Jennine Marquez said. "Being able to receive assistance from these programs C SU faculty and staff may receive pay raises amount of trash that the trash disposal service EDCO has to pick up from CSUSM, thus preventing a larger bill to pay. RecycleMania has become synonymous with CSUSM pride, and after a successful win at this year's competition, there is already excitement beginning to form over next year. "I just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone in the campus community who helped us win by simply doing their recycling and making the effort every single day to do the right thing," R ECYCLE FROM I Hanson said. "That's why we win. It isn't just the staff or some grand plan we have. We just do it. When you're in San Marcos, you recycle." Despite all of the success, the Sustainability Department is still looking for ways to improve the convenience and user friendliness of recycling on campus. If any students have suggestions as to how make the process easier or more exciting to be a part of, please contact Carl Hanson at chanson@csusm.edu. While CSUSM enjoys the prestige that comes with being champions, Hanson also $ 38 million to be used for 1.2 percent raise asserted that RecycleMania and conserving materials in 2012, the Board of Directors general is important because B Y M ELISSA M ARTINEZ NEWS EDITOR of the California Faculty as- it helps to save the campus sociated voted unanimously up to two-thirds of their In March, the CSU Board to vote on whether they regular trash bill costs. Large of Trustees met to discuss wanted to move forward with institutions like CSUSM are proposed plans on how the a strike and in April 2012, already required by "the law $125.1 million extra in state discussion of new contracts Assembly Bill 75 to recyfunding for the CSU would began. Strike votes were cle or divert 50 percent of be distributed. After much held on all 23 CSU campuses their trash and waste from anticipation, the Commit- from April 16 - 27 of 2012. going into landfills. But retee on Finance proposed a However, according to cycling the materials in the Thank you for recycling plan for Gov. Jerry Brown's CSU Spokesman Mike Uh- cardboard and paper-specific and keep up the good work! budget proposal which may lenkamp, staff and faculty of bins on campus reduces the provide faculty and staff the CSU have not received a a pay raise, after multiple raise since 2007 and 2008. strike votirig and six years of Gov. Brown's proposed anticipation. budget plan would allocate The Committee of Finance funds to be specifically disbudgeted $38 million of the tributed to CSU employee allocated $125.1 million to- compensation. According to the Daily wards faculty and staff compensation, providing a 1.2 49er of CSULB, "In addipercent raise for all CSU fac- tion to salary raises, CSU officials said they would spend ulty and employees. The remainder of the Prop. the remaining amount of 30 tax increase of $ 125.1 mil- Brown's proposed budget inlion would be divided within crease on enrollment growth, cost increases of the CSU— student access and success " Move in anytime near the end of the Semester. $48.2 million for employee initiatives, mandatory costs If you are back in class in the Fall and find yourself saying health care benefits and $7.2 and redesigning 'bottleneck' "Hey, where is my stuff?" It's time to move out!* million allocated for student courses, according to the agenda." success in increasing graduaWith the increase from tion rates as well as reducing the achievement gap, accord- Brown's budget proposal, allocated $21.7 million would ing to The Sacramento Bee. In the fan of 2011, the CSU also potentially allow 5,700 faculty held massive one-day students enroll in the CSU, strikes at CSU East Bay and according to Daily 49er. Domínguez Hills in regard to What are your thoughts? labor disagreements that shut down the entire campuses for let us know at csusmxouboth CSUs. In the spring of garchronicle@gmail.com. Flexible move in and move out* has provided me with motivation to succeed in college and obtain my degree." Along with academic programs, CSU San Marcos also offers a faculty mentoring program, in which students are partnered one-to-one with a faculty member for advice and encouragement for academic support. To read more about first- generation programs offered at the top > six best colleges for first-generation students, please visit thebestcolleges. o rg/the-best-colleges-forfirst-generation-coilege-students/. To find out more about academic support for those who qualify, please visit csusm.edu. Call Us ToB Free: 917-7990 235 East Cannel St. • San Marcos, CA 92078 Call for details 7J60Í 7_4r4T4510 I m ,| | I | i i m w s i BltllllBli 1 I I I Provide care, supervision, training to Individuals With autism, developmental disabilities and special needs. Salary: $9 - $12.0O/hr based on Education & Exp* i *. J o b R equlremeiifs; J HS/GED, a c c e p f a b l e driving hisfory f reltabl:efrartsportafioni Cwsiit w i | | ? e h e i d a t t f i e H í l l e l l f i o u s c í ; lilP'^rhi^Jriv^pan ^nco^^A �Sports Editor: Alex Franco cougarchron.sports@gmail.com What team are you rooting for this MLB season? Decathlon dominates, school record shattered One on one with CSUSM junior decathlon runner, Maurice Strickland BY ALEX FRANCO S PORTS E DITOR Dodgers 33 Angels Padres • 24 22 Giants 5 Yankees 3 Other 13 O ut of 100 students polled. Information compiled by Alex Franco A record that has withstood seven years of trial and error is no more. CSUSM Junior Maurice Strickland from San Diego, has become the school's "greatest athlete," a title that has traditionally been given to decathlon winners since King Gustav V bestowed the honor upon Jim Thorpe, the world's first Olympic Decathlon Champion in 1912. Strickland broke Aaron Parker's former school record by a staggering 550 points, with a total of 6,557 points in decathelon's 10 disciplines last Thursday afternoon at the always competitive Mt. Sac Relays. Strickland reflects on his performance and what the accomplishment means to him and his legacy. Question: Was breaking the record a goal of yours coming into the season? Answer: My. main focus coming into the season was to better myself and to keep improving in each event. In the decathlon, I have some weaker events and I just wanted to train hard in those. The record was in the back of my mind and I knew if I trained hard I could beat it. Q: What does it mean to you to have a record like this, in such a tough event like the decathlon? A: It really means a lot. It is a symbol of all my hard work and long weeks of practice. It will be nice to know that even when I am no longer a student here, I have left my mark. Q: What was it that drew you to run the decathlon instead of a single event? A: I have always felt that one event was not enough. I started in high school in the pole vault and hurdles, then as my career progressed, I became infatuated with the idea of being able to do all types of events. I always liked the idea of being a well-rounded person and I guess that same idea applied to track. After two long days and feeling like I can't stand anymore it feels amazing to think about what I just accomplished. Q: After breaking such an impressive record, where do you look to go from here? How will you keep yourself hungry/motivated for more? A: Staying motivated is easy for me; there is always room for improvement and I am never satisfied. I constantly set new goals for myself and one of my new goals is to be the national champion in the dècathlon. That would be the cherry on top of an already amazing season. Although there may be no king or queèn in San Marcos to declare him the "world's greatest athlete,", there is an entire campus of almost 10,000 to revere in the astounding feat Strickland pulled off. Records were meant to be broken, but Maurice Strickland showed that some were meant to be destroyed. T HE H E A R T B EAT: Seniors Moderation is essential for alcohol consumption B Y CURTIS BOVEE SENIOR STAFF W RITER According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are approximately 80,000 deaths attributable to excessive alcohol use in the U.S. each year. In the U.S., a standard drink consists of 0.6 ounces of pure alcohol. This amount is typically found in 12 ounces of beer, 8 ounces of malt liquor, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of distilled spirits or liquor. Moderation is considered one drink per day for women, and no more than two drinks per day for men. Unfortunately, statistics reveal that most people fail I to stay within these limits. A binge occurs when men consume greater than five drinks in two hours and when women consume more than four drinks in the same period. The CDC reports that one in six adults binge drink about four times a month, consuming about eight drinks per binge. Furthermore, 92 percent of adults in the U.S. who admit to drinking report binge drinking at least once in the last month. Binge drinking can result in hefty repercussions for everyone. According to the CDC, in 2006: - Binge drinkers were 14 times more likely to report alcohol-impaired driving than non-binge drinkers. Afhlptp .Minieie - Binge drinking cost the U.S. $223.5 billion, or $1.90 a drink, from losses in productivity, healthcare, crime and other expenses. - Binge drinking costs federal, state and local governments 62 cents per drink. - There were more than 1.2 million emergency room visits and 2.7 million physician visits due to excessive alcohol consumption. Health-related repercussions from excessive alcohol consumption are endless. More immediate consequences include unintentional injuries; which involve traffic injuries, falls, drownings, burns and unintentional firearm injuries; and violence towards oneself and others. olii ____ O f v r » * s w m s n -v^-r « Belzer||jp [0 batted .322, hit two home runs, drove in eight • a n d scored sevenruns, to earn the Chronicles athlete of the week. • honored as CSUSM splits series against The Master's College BY ALEX FRANCO S PORTS E DITOR It was Senior Day at GSUSM on Saturday, April 20, where the No. 11 ranked Cougar Baseball team honored their nine graduating seniors. The team's seniors include: Kody Sepulveda, Marcus Meraz, Steve Messner, James Dykstra, Mike Guadagnini, Kyle Secciani, Frank Charlton, Mike Scarmella and Kenny Belzer. It was a tale of two teams as CSUSM fell to Masters College 11-4 in game one, and turned the tables and routed Master's 10-2 in the second game. Senior ace James Dykstra took the mound in game one and pitched well into the seventh inning before running into a jam in the top of the eighth and allowing two runs to give Master's College the lead and ultimately the win. A comeback effort would fall short for the Cougars in the ninth inning when Bran- don Bentson belted a huge 2-run home run, his second of the year, but it wasn't enough to overcome the bevy of runs Master's produced, falling 11-4. Game two of Saturday's double-header featured an onslaught of Cougar runs and hits as the offense put up 10 runs on 15 hits. On a day to honor the seniors, it was a ' couple of underclassmen that really stepped up and helped the team to victory. Junior pitcher Hunter Brown started game two and held the Master's College bats silent for the better part of his 5.1 innings pitching, only allowing two runs while striking out five hitters. On the other side of the game, freshman Brandon Bentson was the catalyst for the Cougar offense, continuing his monstrous hitting from game one into game two as he scored the game'sfirstrun on a two run double down the right field line finishing the game 2-4 with two runs. Tyler Bernard and Kyle Secciani contributed with their own two run hits in what was a big fourth inning, where they put up five runs to carry the team to an impressive 10-2 win over the No. 9 Master's putting an end to a three game losing streak and improving to 30-9 this season. "Facing a very good team, it's not always going to go the way you plan," coach Pugh said. "I was happy that we were able to get a win out of today despite the days struggles." The performance against Master's puts the team at the 30 win plateau for the first time in the programs history and puts them in great position heading into the season's final games next week and eventually the playoffs afterwards according to Pugh. The Cougar's wrap their regular season up at noon on April 26 at home, in a double-header against Arizona Christian before heading into the playoffs. Travel the World Teaching English! Just graduating? Spend a year or two in an exotic location while the American job market improves and before starting your career in the US What you'll need: S Bachelor's Degree y JESOL Certificate TESQLCertfficatâon . PaSSp0rt Program Next course: May 28-June 21,2013 In Temecula (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) • Our 4-week program will teach YOU how to teach English • English teachers are in huge demand in Asia, Europe, and the Americas • Our TESOL graduates receive job placement assistance California School of English 28780 Single Oak Dr. Temecula CA 92590 Tel: (951) 693-9184 email: tesol@csofe.com w ww.csofe.comfacebook.com/cdlschool For a few hours on Sunday, April 21, CSUSM's Mangrum Track and Field was home to the NFL Play 60 program where over 400 youth played flag football with inspiration from the NFL's past and present heros. NFL touchdown leader James Jones of the Green Bay backers and Chargers Hall of Famer Darren Bennett took part in the action and coached from the sidelines. Photos by Alex Franco. �Features Editor: Kadin Sweeney cougarchron.features@gmail.com Art & veterans on campus Good to the bone: The benefits of'Pause for Paws' B Y K A T L I N S WEENEY FEATURES EDITOR Earlier this month, students had the opportunity to give back to the men and women who have served our country. In the course Art and Social Change, students learn how to become leaders and change their society with art. Students Courteney Henley, Megan Koelln, Shayna Benavidez, Jorge Hernandez, Aimee De Leon, Kelsey Pinedo and Salisha Canare taking what they have learned in this class to help the veterans on campus. The Art and Social Change has already collected 100 books and $100 in donations for CSUSM's Veteran's Center, but they hope to surpass this amount with donations from students, staff and faculty on campus. According to group member Courteney Henley, the idea to help the veterans on campus came from fellow group member Aimee De Leon, who knows people in the Veteran's Center and after talking to them, recognized the need for textbooks and reading books. "It is important that veterans receive textbooks and reading books because text- books are expensive and some [veterans] can't afford them, so we thought as a group, it would be nice of us and the whole school to donate used textbooks that we're not using anymore and give it to them," Henley said. On April 9 and 11, the Art and Social Change group and veterans from the Veteran's Center held events to encourage students to donate books and art pieces. The veterans cooked hamburgers and gave out desserts to those students that stopped by and donated. For students that missed the opportunity to donate earlier this month, the Art and Social Change group has created more ways that students can contribute to their cause. There will be bins set up around campus where students can drop off their books and art pieces for donation or students can go to the Veteran's Center in the third floor of Craven Hall in room 3724 and deliver them personally. B Y J ULIANA S TUMPP A & E EDITOR At the end of every semester, "Pause for Paws" is an event that takes place in front of Kellogg Library, where certified therapy dogs are awaiting stressed students to send some love their way. The foundation that sponsors these college-based events, "Love on a Leash," started in the early 1980's by dog obedience instructor Liz Palika. She introduced the thought of pet-provided therapy to schools? hospitals, nursing homes and more. Palika's intent for "Love on a Leash" was for these therapy pets to brighten someone's day. Bonnie Biggs, Board Vice President, has observed firsthand the effect these dogs have on people. "UC Davis did a study that indicates that kids who read to dogs can improve their reading skills by 12 percent. I've witnessed this potential in kids who are shy about reading but loosen up and enjoy reading to toy dog, Koshi, and even show her the pictures," Biggs said. These dogs are privately owned and go through extensive training, but knowing a dog's temperament is vital in the sense that they need to be able to give affection to a hospice patient or allow a group of kids to pet her. "Given their ability to bring comfort and joy, colleges began bringing dogs to campus during finals. Emerging research indicates that the very act of petting a dog reduces blood pressure, slow heart rates and changes brain chemistry," Biggs explained. "Students miss their own pets and some just drop to their knees to hug the dogs." Most recently, some dogs were brought to Boston in light of the Boston Marathon bombings that took place a few weeks ago to help the survivors and mourning families. "Pause for Paws" will take place on May 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside of Kellogg Library. Gaypril continued:The month drawing to an end B Y KEANDRE W ILLIAMS-CHAMBERS C OPY EDITOR The month of Gaypril has been jam-packed with many amazing events that have blown away the students, staff and faculty on campus. If students have any While Gaypril may be alquestions about donating most over, there are still a or the project in general, few more opportunities to email csusmbooks4vets @ take part In the festivities. yahoo.com. The Pride Center is continuing to show movies every day and is, and always has been, open and welcoming to students that are curious about what the center does. Frequent discussions are continuing, some during U-hour and some during occasional evenings, which tackle heavy and often controversial topics that are open to the contributions and interpretations of students from all walks of life, so long as an open mind is kept. One particular event to look forward to is the Cam- pus Pride Walk that will be taking place during U-Hour on April 30, with sign-making preparation on April 29. Be prepared to come out in full force with your pride to be who you are and shine with the confidence that makes you who you are. If students have any further questions about future events directed by the Pride Center, they should contact the Pride Center staff in Commons 2 01. A J!i* Jessie's Recipe Corner W Check out a new Recipe Corner and other great articles on our website susmchronicle.coml CSUSM SUMMER SEMESTER 2013 June 1 - August 10 Open to Palomar students, students from other colleges and universities, high school seniors, and community members. •Take classes at the San Marcos campus, Temecula campus, or online Choose from morning, afternoon, weekend and online courses Catch up on courses you dropped or missed up progress toward your degree Priority registration begins March 25 Open enrollment begins April 6 California S tate University SAN MARCOS www.csusm.edu/el/creditcourses/summer • (760)750-4020 �Features Editor: Katlin Sweeney cougarchron.features@gmail.com Take a walk through a vineyard to raise awareness The eats of the Hungry Bear will go back to that child's FEATURES EDITOR needs. Typically 100 percent of the money raised at People who enjoy good these events goes back to the food, wine and walking for a foundation hosting it. But for good cause should mark their this walk, it's up to the group calendars for the April 28. to fundraise," Our NichoThe Our Nicholas Founda- las Foundation co-founder, tion (ONF), a local non-prof- Kathy Anselmo said. it organization in Temecula Despite the fact that the that seeks to raise awareness walk is hosted by a winery, for autism and raise funds all ages are allowed to parfor families and schools that ticipate in Walk in the Vines. need it, will be hosting their For those who are below the first "Walk in the Vines" legal drinking age, there will event on April 28. be vendors selling popcorn, Walk in the Vines is a two- muffins, cookies, gluten-free mile walk through Temecula options and various other Wine Country, where par- foods after they complete the ticipants begin at Leoness walk. Children can also look Cellars Winery and get to forward to inflatable jumpexperience the beauty of the ers and face painters. People vineyards up close. The walk looking for more information is not intended to be compet- about autism will be able to itive but just a way to have visit various booths that will fun while raising awareness be set up at the end of the for autism. Those who do walk as well. not feel they can complete Mark and Kathy Anselmo, the full two miles have the whose son Nicholas was option of only walking one diagnosed on the autism mile and then stopping to spectrum at the age of two, check out the winery while started the Our Nicholas everyone else finishes. Par- Foundation to help other ticipants also have the op- families in the area that had tion of walking in a group children with autism. Mark to make the experience even and Kathy have successfully helped hundreds of families more fun. "If people form a team to across the Southern Califorwalk with, 75 percent of the nia area and have garnered money raised by the team the support of their commuB Y K A T U N S WEENEY ÄS®M .W nity by their efforts to raise awareness. They hope that the Walk in the Vines will be another route to helping autistic children receive the school supplies, help and understanding that they need. "Nicholas has been our inspiration and motivation behind starting our foundation because when he was first diagnosed, there was little to no information and direction [for families like us]. So we thought that the least we could do was try to help people find direction, and maybe support and kind of create a family atmosphere," Kathy Anselmo said. "But we don't have all the answers. We're not political, and only go by our own experiences. We just want to help things move forward rather than hinder the progress. We find the positive and go with that. I 'm grateful for all of the people who, try to learn about and work with our kids." Anselmo predicted that those participating in the Walk in the Vines should be done with their walk by noon, which gives them time to check out the Big Reds, a free wine tasting event that Leoness Cellars Winery is hosting shortly after the walk concludes. Mark, Kathy and A Restaurant with great sandwiches their son Anthony, who also helps to raise awareness for B Y R Y A N D O W N S autism, are very optimistic SENIOR STAFF WRITER about Walk in the Vines and hope that the turnout will be Tucked away in a comer of tremendous. Escondido, the Hungry Bear "We have been enormously Restaurant is a personalityblessed because of the peo- rich and unique sub-shop ple and opportunities that whose notoriety has apparhelp us to grow and help ently managed to reach San us to do what we originally Marcos. Hungry Bear is usually planned when we first started the organization. People crowded, which is a fair exare becoming more aware ample of its popularity. As and won't judge as quickly. a result, it's not uncommon They're giving a few more for the restaurant to become minutes to try to understand packed, and the line can go what these kids are trying to out the door during lunchcommunicate. That has been time. However, Hungry Bear our ultimate goal anyways," makes good use of its space, and has plenty of seats and Anselmo said. The Walk in the Vines tables. As a result, strangers will take place at 9 a.m. on will often sit down with one Sunday, April 28 at Leoness another, contributing to an Winery, located at 38311 overall friendly atmosphere. The Hungry Bear offers De Portola Rd. in Temecula, CA. Those walking should a wide array of various difshow up at 8 a.m. in order ferent sub sandwiches with to register or check in. In- various meats including terested participants can reg- steak, chicken and teriyaki. ister before or on the day of A regular size sub will generthe walk. Those who register ally cost about $7.99, where for $12 online will receive a more specialized sub of a a free race t-shirt. For, more similar size will usually cost information or to register a dollar more. Larger subs for Walk in the Vines, visit can cost as much as $13. Hungry Bear is signifiwalkinthevinesforautism.org or ournicholasfoundation. cantly pricier than Subway and is a bit slower but it also org. offers a more complete and filling sandwich. The staff, at least upon my visit, was very friendly and had an overall positive attitude that no doubt contributed to the calm and patient tone of the customers in line. The space can become rather cramped, especially while waiting for one's order. But the staff makes sure that the customers, who can snack on chips and a drink for just $2 more, are not kept for too long. 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Education+ Apple Valley | Rancho Cücamonga | Redlands | Santa Ana | Temecula Extraordinary W Conceptions �Opinion Editor: Jessie Gambrell cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, APRIL 24,2013 OPINION Student debt vs degree The film industry and the 'American Dream' BY WHITNEY MAHON CONTRIBUTOR As many college students are beginning to prepare for finals coming up within the next month, the wait begins to find out their financial aid eligibility for the upcoming academic year. While some are preparing for summer vacation in some exotic city, others are excited to be able to put in more hours at their jobs to save up for the following semester. During my undergraduate studies from 2007-2011, California State University consecutively increased their tuition 10% each academic year. When will increases in tuition and fees stop? Recently, President Haynes posted on the California State University San Marcos website homepage the proposal of a "Success Fee" maxing out at $275 per semester by the 2016-2017 academic year. That just adds to the money coming out of student's pockets. I plan to stay in school for the rest of my life to postpone paying back my loans because everyone knows that trying to get a career within the six months grace period they give us is highly unlikely in this economy. I need a loan just to start paying back my loans. According to FinAid, in quarter one of the 2012-13 school year, over 9 million f ree FAFSA applications were submitted, with California having the highest submission rate. With such a high participation rate, you would think that this would be an easy and delightful process. Financial aid has been anything b ut... The most efficient thing about financial aid is when they gave you the ability to automatically link your application to the government page which transported your tax information over for you. That saved you a whole 30 minutes; the time I wish they would take to realize that my parent's information had absolutely no correlation to my life expenses. The second year I was in college was the same year my parents stopped supporting me after declaring all me independent according to government regulations. However, none of that really mattered since I was under the age of 25 and was still considered "dependent", forcing me to put their tax information on my financial aid application which altered my eligibility of receiving the necessary funding. And then when I did get accepted for a grant or loan, the wait to receive your check feels longer than eternity. I am thankful to receive any type of aid, but it doesn't help that my check gets sent to my house 3 weeks into the semester at the point where I have already missed 2 homework assignments and failed one quiz because I couldn't afford to buy the $97 required textbook for the course. According to The College Board, two-thirds of fulltime undergraduate students receive some sort of financial aid, whether it is loans, grants, scholarships, and/or work-study. It is evident that over half of students depend on these sources of financial support and without it; they would be stuck living life with nothing more than a high school diploma. And don't get me wrong, students can go through an entire college career without receiving any financial aid but even working 40 hours a week at 17 dollars per hour, sure I could have afford my tuition, but would end up being evicted from my apartment and eating Top Ramen out of the bag. One last issue is that financial aid requires you to be enrolled full-time in order to receive all of your financial assistance, yet schools are becoming so overcrowded that it is almost impossible to get the classes you need. No classes, no money. No money, no classes. It looks like we got a case of a "Catch B Y JULIANA STUMPP A & E E DITOR The American Dream is a concept that originated in the 1950's that often reflected what was shown in a Norman Rockwell painting, the one with the white picket fence and family dog. It's not just a concept, but a lifestyle that many Americans and immigrants thrived for. While starting off as something small and simple to living in a nice house with a family and steady j ob, (think "Mad Men" but without the drama), over the years, this idealization has been corrupted with greed. In the pursuit of inner happiness, people often turn to crime in order to get to live the American Dream. What people don't realize is that the American Dream isn't about the materialistic ob- jects but the path it takes to different sins in all three "The Bling Ring" tells the get there and the hard work characters. Lugo embodied story of Los Angeles teenwrath by killing a man in agers breaking into celebrequired. The film "Pain and Gain," the heat of the moment and rity homes and stealing their coming out April 26, tells the envy of others to travel merchandise in order to fulthe true story of three body- and enjoy luxuries. To fulfill fill their own personal Amerbuilders Daniel Lugo (played his "coke" addiction and his ican Dream. Often times, the film inby Mark Wahlberg), Paul faith in Jesus, Doyle epitoDoyle (Dwayne Johnson) mizes gluttony and lust since dustry illustrates how society and Adrian Doorbal (An- he consumes himself with has changed and trivializes thony Mackie) as they search the two conflicting matters. the audience to reflect upon for their ultimate American Lastly, Doorbal characteriz- themselves, even though Dream. Lugo, as their fear- es the sin of pride because he they don't most of the time. less and hotheaded leader, uses his body to compensate The American Dream is one dream, one that is particular comes up with a plan to kid- for a erectile dysfunction. nap his millionaire client, - All three can easily be cat- in the sense that there are no Victor Kershaw. With their egorized under greed and shortcuts. All of these films success of getting Kershaw sloth because even when tell the story of its characters to sign over his bank ac- they do succeed in the kid- wanting more and finding count to Lugo, the three live napping and robbery, they loopholes. Is that what the the high life until they get spoil themselves and are American Dream has come hungry for more again. The back at square one. Instead to? Not working hard for dysfunctional three strongly of working hard like deter- what we desire but to go after believe that their road to the mined Americans in quest of it without limits. The harsh American Dream involves "the Dream", they resort to reality is that the American crime as an easy way to get Dream hasn't changed, it has being wealthy. What I found to be the case what they want. just been forgotten. is that the movie represented A film coming out soon, Cougar Asks: W hat do you think of the student hunger issue on campus? p S H I Wt.- W Haley Perko, kinesiology major: "It's a bit off an f f ^ Haley Perko, kinesiology major:"It's a bit o an ! I P (Hp * * issue because of busy schedules, it's hard to find good food or pack a lunch. It would be better if there were more readily available options on If^lj i m campus, and if things were available earlier than later, for better prices." Jose Munoz, psychology major: " It just happens, we're working and don't have time to take care of that." B Y CASSIDY HAMILTON HAMILTON SENIOR STAFF W R I T E R C OUGAR C HRONICLE S TAFF which are both damaging to the skin and linked to the development of skin cancer. People who begin using tanning beds before age 35 also have a 75 percent increased chance of developing skin cancer. Is all of this worth faking a complexion you were not naturally bojii with or are naturally inclined to develop? Among my Cambodian and African-American friends back home, having a lighter complexion is praised, and they pride themselves on being "light-skinned" relative to other darker members of their same race. So why are so many of us so unwilling to accept what we were born with? If you're>fair-skinned white girl, it I s so desired to have a tan, and yet, on the opposite end of the spectrum, if you're of south Asian or African descent that typically characterized by a deeper complexion, being "lightC assidy H amilton CONTACTS csusm.cougarchronicle@gmail.com P HOTOGRAPHERS W e n d o l y n L eal cougarchron.layout@gmail.com A n n e H all K arla R eyes B obby R ivera Keandre Williams-Chambers S TAFF N E W S E DITOR Melissa Martinez D ISTRIBUTION M ANAGER A lfredo A guilar A lison S eagle Jessie Gambrell T ricia A lcid K i a W ashington S P O R T S E DITOR A lex Franco S A L E S R EP Rogers Jaffarian C u r t i s B ovee O PINION E DITOR Jessie Gambrell A CADEMIC A DVISOR Pam Kragen skinned" skinned" among the com- high school. munity is praised. It's a specThis, issue is about more trum of dissatisfaction with than just desiring a tan. It is only a fine, middle ground to about being happy with what be happy with oneself. you see in the mirror when Last December, my der- you wake up every mornmatologist found an early ing. To those of you who stage melanoma on the out- were born with skin that tans side of my left arm. I now easily, more power to you, have a two-inch long, pink many would love to have scar on my outer arm, which those genes. But it is too easdraws a bit of attention. My ily forgotten that beauty is health was not seriously at not a number or a level that risk because they caught it must be reached, but rather, early, but I will never forget a spectrum of variety that the reality check that inci- should be cherished for what dent provided me with. I had it is: varied. my years of trying to fit the After all this, the message tan, beach goddess type. I 'm trying to put out here, is I used to lay out and tan, that it not worth compromisduring my middle school and ing your health to be someearly high school years. But thing you were not meant to now, at 19 years old, I have be. If anything, get a spray learned to accept myself for tan, get some lotion, but for what I was born with. I 'm a the sake of your body's wellsecond-generation child of being and oVerall health, Irish immigrants, and I was avoid the tanning beds this simply not meant to have that summer. bronzed skin that I so longWhat are your thoughts? ingly wished for throughout share them on our website. N icole Ignell D ESIGN E DITOR Morgan Hall Faith O rcino Jennifer Keyes, business major: "There's a hunger issue on campus?" I A & E E DITOR Juliana Stumpp CARTOONISTS M I K y Kyle Azcuna, kinesiology major: "It's an imporl e Azcur tant tant issue to bring up because of the poor starv— ing college student stigma of living paycheck to paycheck, but I think the Kinesiology Club is doing a great job by handing out free food." Efrain Mata, business major: "f think since prices are rising at the Dome it's better to go across the street, plus it's not open late g p enough. I didn't know of any hun^ ger issues here on campus" E DITORS-IN-CHIEF Kristin Melody & Morgan Hall F EATURES E DITOR Kadin Sweeney SENIOR STAFF W RITER L ove y our s kin w ithout t he t anning b ooth Spring is here, and with the change of seasons comes the necessity to adjust our habits in order to protect our skin from the sun, especially while living in southern California. At this point in the year, it is widely accepted that most people would prefer a 2 2". tan; darker complexion than My plea is to provide more a fair one. This preference resources for financial aid in appearance would not be services. For students who much of a threat to society if are aware of these resources, it were not f6r the measures lend out a hand and share that that so many people, espeinformation with your fellow cially girls, take in order to struggling classmates. To- achieve this look, which is gether we can work toward a unnatural for many people to future of less debt and more begin with. opportunity. According to the CDC, Center of Disease Control, 'WMËMM. 29 percent of white high school girls have partaken in "Indoor Tanning," or tanning beds, which expose uscougarchron.opmion@gmail.com ers to UVA and UVB rays, C OPY E DITOR B Y ALISON SEAGLE B en C a r l s o n K yle C o d a y R yan D o w n s J ason G onzales cougarchron.news@gmail.com cougarchron.sports@gmail.com cougarchron,features@gmail.com cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com T he C ougar C hronicle is published twice a month o n Wednesdays during the academic year. 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For those of you that do not watch "The Walking Dead", stop reading this and go watch it now. For the rest of the sane population, "The Walking Dead" is a show about the zombie apocalypse that follows a group of southerners that face the normal challenges of the post- apocalyptic world and they get chased, around by braineating people. Wfiile on my trip, I visited the iconic geek locations such as Morgan's House, Downtown Atlanta, Rick's House, the Quarry and the CDC. What was different with these sets compared to others was the fact that these wereactually peoples homes, real work-filled buildings and real cities full of - people. The realism of the show presented itself with how many people really did occupy the streets, parks and buildings. I felt engulfed into the world of the walking dead. BY F AITH O R C I N O everry's group can expand what they can offer to aspiring crafters and artists. Some On April 29, the non-profit of the services they will proorganization, Charity Wings, vide are sewing, paper crafts, will open their brand new art ceramics, mixed media and center in San Marcos, close metalsmithing classes.' The to CSUSM. center is open to local groups Charity Wings started with using the venue for gatherfounder Elena Lai Etchever- ings and fundraising events. ry in 2006 and ever since, The warehouse is 6000 she and her group have fund- square feet and filled with raised over $300,000 and materials and space for peohelped 73 different causes. ple to work on their crafts With the new center, Etch- and artwork. A student disCARTOONIST it seemed as though the locations were untouched and Morgan had just gone through the emotional break down about his wife becoming an unfront of "Walking Dead" dead flesh- Ignell posing in location. Photo provided by Nicole Ignell eating walker. An aspect that may draw and that what is in front of viewers to the show is fact them is never satisfactory. that our world is much like Maybe this idea is crazy, or the zombie apocalypse. This maybe the television indusshow is all about beings that try has actually shown the only consume and consume, world its true colors. count will be available for center memberships and classes. Also, there will be chances for internships, apprenticeships and volunteering opportunities for those interested in working with the center. The day before the official opening, there will be a soft opening reception from 1 to 6 p.m. The event is free and will offer many options for all ages. Artist Amy Burkman will be conducting a live painting demo while live music is playing. Visitors can also check out the new crafting stations to make art to display on the wall of the center. For those 21 years-old and over, Wetten Importers will be providing Belgian craft beer. The center is located at 287 Industrial Street, San Marcos CA, behind the Summit church next to the Quad. For more information, visit charity wings .org 'Charmed' and 'Carrie' to give you a good scare with gifts and the fate of all given the time frame, brace you did. Based on the Stethat is good in their hands, yourself for a lot of clichés phen King novel by the same quite literally. With action and the feeling of "I could name, Carrie (Sissy Spacek) TV Show: Charmed, around each corner, the sis- do that better," as you might is your not-so-normal teenters must get a grip on their get that feeling time and time aged girl who has spent the Season 3, Episode 22, powers and blend their open again, with a bit of a déjà vu majority of her life shelAil Hell Breaks Loose life of sisters in the city of San here and there. Although you tered by her over-protective • H i H I H/ 15ic « WW Francisco in the late 90s/ear- may see these three witches mother, Margaret (Piper There is toil and trouble ly 2000s with their secret life wishing they were anything Laurie), and being harassed about the air, but double of battling the forces of evil. but, you might find yourself by the high school girls, doesn't quite describe it. Demons, warlocks, ghosts wishing you could be just namely Chris Hargensen (Nancy Allen). Things come Where the third time is usu- and angels make some sort like them. to a bloody head when a sick ally the charm, the Charmed of appearance throughout prank is pulled on Carrie at Ones and their mystical pow- each episode, and you never Movie: Carrie (1976) the prom, which begins her er of three would beg to dif- know what is coming next. 9IS massive telekinetic rampage fer. Prue (Shannon Doherty), But the show isn't without its Piper (Holly Marie Combs) light points. As the episodes In anticipation of the ex- in the city of Chamberlain, and Phoebe Halliwell (Alys- are an average of 44 minutes, pected October 2013 remake Maine. Certainly a lesson in sa Milano) are the Charmed not everything is action- Carrie, perhaps it is time to revenge, and caution in who Ones. The culmination of a packed. There is some humor revisit the 1976 classic that you cross, thisfilmis certainprophecy which depicts the thrown in here and there, as will make you glad you sur- ly a must-see among film adbirth of three sisters blessed well as a bit of romance. But vived high school as well as aptations for King's books. BY KEANDRE WILLIAMS-CHAMBERS COPY EDITOR check out our website c susmchronicle.com B Y JESSIE G AMBRELL O PINION E DITOR In a feisty mood lately? Need to let out that last-month-of-school angst? The listed songs are sure to express those feelings of revenge. Whether it was an ex-boyfriend or a friendship gone sour, these songs hold true to the feelings we have when good relationships go bad. " Want U B ack" B y C her Lloyd Cher Lloyd gives off a feisty air in this upbeat hip-hop revenge song. With fun lyrics to sing along with the dancing tune, you will want to set this song on repeat to party to again and again. " King of A nything" By S ara Bareilles This is a song that illustrates a true woman's independent character. She stands up for herself against her overbearing, over controlling ex. Her sassy lyrics are exactly how some women feel when it comes to their previous relationships. " Wide A wake" By K aty P erry Katy Perry sings her heart out in this heart-wrenching song that expresses the feelings of a woman who was caught under the spell of a man who was not good for her. Some say this song has to do with the singer's divorce with Russell Brand. " Set Fire t o t he R ain" By A dele Adele is the best when it comes to revenge/comeback songs.'Set Fire to the Rain' is one of those songs in her album *2I \ In this song, she sings for all women to be strong and stand up for their own free will, " jar of H earts" B y C hristina P erri The mystic tale in this song, especially portrayed in her music video, is a true testament for women to not be run over. Perri has a very artistic way of portraying her thoughts in song, and this one is definitely one to listen to. Entries sought for annual Student Media Festival B Y C OUGAR C HRONICLE S TAFF M EMBERS The eighth annual CSUSM Student Media Festival returns next month, and organizers are encouraging students to enter their films and videos before the deadline next week. Film professor Jonathan Berman, who is coordinating the festival with fellow VPA professors Minda Martin and Kristine Diekman, said that while most of the student entries come from arts and communications departments, the festival is open to all. "We're looking for entries from all across the campus," he said. "Students should really know how to read and write video as much as they know how to read and write with words." Berman said many former CSUSM student filmmakers have gone on to successful careers in the entertainment business. And one film featured at a past Student Media Festival on the Wounded Warriors Project at Camp Pendleton was later featured at a film festival in Washington, D.C. 114 We're open to all kinds of films," Berman said. "We've seen personal stuff, documentaries, immigration films and even some fun little chase movies. But we prefer films that are more personal ... that have the imprint of the maker in them." Each year, the festival jury receive about 40 to 50 student submissions, of which 10 to 15 are selected for screening at the festival, ojimmtiE (HOME OF YEAR-ROOND RUYRACKS) ,m follow us on Twitter & I^ftllI 7 T H E S HUJihLE Charity Wings: A new a rt center will open across campus Friend us on Facebook & A & E Editorjuliana Stumpp cougarchron.arts@gmail.com THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24,2013 a I m. Off-Campus Books now carries textbooks for C SUSM! 1450 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA 92069 (760) 598-2665 which will be held at 7 p.m. May 10 in Arts 111 {a reception with free food precedes the fest at 6 p.m.). About 120 people attend the free event each year. Students will introduce the films, which will be screened in two groups with a coffee and break in between. Afterwards there will be an awards reception, with prizes in categories that may include best narrative, documentary, social justice and personal memoir, among others. The audience can also vote for their favorite film. Past prizes have included cash awards, software, hardware and gift certificates. This year's jury includes Berman, Martin, Diekman and Rebecca Lush of VPA, students, alumni, and Jacob Angelo, the former director of the San Marcos Student Film Festival. The festival is open to films and videos that were made by students at CSUSM over the past two academic years (2011-12, and 2012-13). The films should be 15 minutes or less and in a digital format. To enter, students must upload their videos before 9 p.m., May 2 at www.csusm. edu/vpa/mediafest . But because it may take up to two days to get the department's reply email to authorize the upload, Berman encourages students to register their entry on the site several days ahead of the deadline. The festival is sponsored by the CHABBS Dean's Office, VPA, IRA, Communication Department, IITS, San Marcos Arts Council and more. �A & E Editor: Juliana Stumpp cougarchron.arts@gmail.com Employees of Dunder Mifflin-Sabre turn off their mics i B Y M E U S S A M ARTINEZ NEWS EDITOR In 2005, television viewers in the U.S. were introduced to "The Office," a 'mockumentary' series based on the U.K. version of the same title. Fans of the series, which centralizes on the everyday lives of office employees at Dunder Mifflin-Sabre Paper Company, Inc., have ridden an impeccable, emotional roller-coaster as they witnessed characters transition through alluring situations in the office and in their personal lives. The beloved Steve Carell, who played the "World's Best Boss" Michael Scott, left the series in season seven, viewers were forced to witness the catastrophes that have followed Scott's departure. With guest appearances of Will Ferrell , Ray Romano, Kathy Bates, Catherine Tate and recently the beloved Roseanne Barr, viewers aren't quite sure where Dunder Mifflin-Sabre's future is headed. Though season 8 was particularly rough for the show, with the frustration added to employees when James Spader's character as Robert California, new regional manager was introduced, season 9 picked up with comical scenes the audience is accustomed to. After Andy Bernard's character (Ed Helms) is reunited with the regional manager's position, the every day humor of working in the office is returned, much to the joy of viewers. The past nine seasons have been memorable. Viewers have witnessed Michael Scott through heartache and heartbreak with various women, deal with racism in the office (though he was the cause of it most of the time) and transition from "friend" and menace to brilliant salesman, reminding the audience and employees the reason he was placed as regional manager for the Scranton branch. After leaving Dunder Mifflin temporarily and forming his own company (The Michael Scott Paper Company) in season five, Scott returned with gusto, ready to pulverize any and all of Dunder Mifflin's competitors. Viewers have experienced possibly the most romantic, heartfelt development of a relationship through Pam Beesly (Jenna Fischer) and Jim Halpert (John Krasinski) as Pam leaves her emotionally abusive husband and settles into the arms of Jim, S i : :—_— iE2 Sm PSiin Thoughts of'Dreams in the SancT take place in North County San Diego, so the shock of knowing that these events 'Dreams in the Sand' is a have been carried out in our Emmy Awards, one of which was for Outstanding Comedy small production that con- own backyard strike one directly to the heart. Plus the Series, the show hasn't been veys a hfeavy message. When attending the per- added value of these stories, the same since the departure of Carell (who earned formance on opening night, not often told outside of Hisa Golden Globe Award for April 17, audiences were panic communities, allow the Best Actor in a Television greeted by a small theatre audience to immerse themSeries). However, Scott left that projected desert scenes selves in a new cultural refor an appropriate reason- for a backdrop as Spanish ality. Most time stories like to marry the love of his life, music played. The "desert" these are swept under the rug Holly Flax (Amy Ryan). floor was represented by and overlooked by many. Audiences are already Though viewers and my- khaki colored burlap that self have no idea what will was ruffled over to look like swarming to witness this historical and interesting debut. happen to Dunder-Mifflin- sandfilledthe stage. Sabre Paper Company, Inc. The advertising poster This is a show that you are in the next and final few epi- for the show made it clear not likely to forget. Please sodes of "The Office," or its that this performance would take the chance to witness employees (like whether Jim more than likely convey history in the making. and Pam will get divorced), loss and sorrow. Little did "Dreams in the Sand's" the audience that has fol- the audience know that they next performance is Thurslowed the series for almost a were in for a reflective series day, April 25 at 8:00 pm in decade will walk away with of takes that trigger public Arts 111 and will continue phenomenal memories of awareness regarding violent nightly performances until both the acting and entertain- acts of Racism towards the Saturday April 27. ment "The Office" has pro- present day Hispanic comGeneral admission is $15 vided for the past 9 years. munities in the local area and and $10 for students. Tickets are purchased at the door. "The Office" airs Thurs- in the United States? days at 9 p.m. on NBC. Photo by Anne Hall These stories specifically B Y A NNE H ALL PHOTOGRAPHER her best friend since the beginning of the series and the man who has patiently awaited her love and availability. And of course, we all remember the drama or "relationship" of Dwight K. Shrute (Rainn Wilson) and the hypocritical Christian, Angela Martin (Angela Kinsey) and watched her repeatedly cheat on then-fiance Andy and marry a closetedgay state senator, whom accountant Oscar Martinez (Oscar Nunez) is currently having an affair with. Though the lives of paper salesmen may seem standard, the employees are bonded together permanently from years of putting up with Scott and his adventures. Though "The Office" is finishing their nine-season run strong, walking away with multiple awards and honors including four Primetime Need a single class? Want to stay on track? Know someone who can't get the class they need? GetYourClasses.com We're helping college students overcome the course shortage in Southern California. Need c lasses? We can help you graduate on time. 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