https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/7f6a71a7db238f653a49b0192a7d668b.pdf dfa28b1e6cab0c4046cac10dab2be266 PDF Text Text T HE C ULTURAL D IVERSITY E DITION T4 H E C O U G A R Issue # Volume XLIII C H R O N I C LWednesday E OCT 22,2014 CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN MARCOS, INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER Features Sports 4 - Men's soccer team heads to AD tournament. 7 - Muslim Student Association promotes inclusion and diversity. A& M 13 - Alumni and former staff writer Bobby Rivera travels to Ecuador. 14 - Celebrate HaUoween with these ideas for pumpkin season. C S U s y s t e m f a c u l t y c alls f o r f a i r c o n t r a c t I m p r o v e m e n t d e m a n d e d by p r o f e s s o r s and staff By Ryan Downs News Editor # Earlier this month, Cal State University, San Marcos faculties have taken action across the CSU system, demanding a renegotiation of their contract, which expired June 30. According to a press release issued by the California Faculty Association, the call for renegotiation stems from what many consider unsatisfactory hiring and pay practices intended as a response to the recession, but which have not shown improvement over the course of the last year. "Much of the focus is on local campus presidents who, during the recession, did not use their discretion in hiring and spending to correct whatever had become chronic problems involving unfair spending policies," according to the press release. "As a consequence of the economic issue, we wound up with a salary structure that both sides agree was broken," CFA President Lillian Taiz said. "We had a situation where faculty who had been working for years Photo by Chris Morales CSUSM faculty assemble to demonstrate their support for contract reconsiderations, had a worse salary than the faculty's contract and the need for good, quality educapeople who had just been issues regarding student fees tion in our state Universities." hired. We have lost faculty and tuition, in order to fos- On Sept. 22, the California who simply couldn't live ter a collective push against Faculty Association chapin California on the sal- alleged unfair spending on ter at CSUSM addressed ary offered by the system." the part of the CSU system. President Haynes in an open At CSUSM, the action According to the press re- letter, written by Chapter took the form of the "It's lease, "Under the banner that President Dr. Darel Engen. Time for Action" march on 'Faculty Working Conditions In the letter, Engen disOct. 7, when faculty and stu- are Student Learning Condi- cusses the proposed Equity dents gathered to address the tions,' CSU Faculty will con- Pay Increase Program and finance issues plaguing both nect their own need to earn a what the CFA would like parties. This was in an at- living and support their fam- to see change on campus. tempt to bridge the issues of ilies with students' urgent "The Equity Pay Increase Program [would] address the extensive salary inequity issues among CSUSM faculty," Engen said. "This resolution came on the heels of a budget analysis performed by Dr. Howard Bunsis...which concluded that CSUSM does not have the resources to fund such a program." The CFA letter disputed the conclusion made by President Haynes and the Senate that there were not sufficient funds to approve the Equity Pay Increase Program. "The CFA research office has since acquired more data and informed the chapter that for mere pennies on the dollar—just 0.37% of the university budget-you, President Haynes, could fund our campus' share of what it would take to close the gap between the CSU's and CFA's salary proposals," said Engen. Other campuses that took part in these protests include Cal States Bakersfield, Fullerton, Fresno, Los Angeles, Monterey Bay and Northridge, as well as at least 15 other state Universities. According to EdSource, the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing met on Oct. 10 to discuss the annual report on teacher prep programs and concluded that programs dedicated to the preparation and credentialing of prospective teachers have declined by 52 percent in the last five years. From the actions of the CSU system since, it would seem the initiative has made progress. According to the LA Times, California State University announced on this past Thursday, Oct. 16, to have reached a renegotiated contract with the California Faculty Association. This new contract provides a 1.6 percent salary increase for teachers and faculty. Although the increase is tentative, the pact allows the parties to reopen negotiations for salary benefits for 2015 and onward, allowing faculty in the CSU system to keep a level of involvement in the contract. "The contract doesn't fix the problems, it just begins the road to fixing them," President Taiz said. "On the one hand, we're pleased with the outcome, on the other hand, we both recognize there needs to be improvements." G roups u rge c reation o f R aza C enter P roposal w ould p rovide r esources, s pace f or u ndocumented s tudents, o thers By Katlin Sweeney Editor-in-Chief Many members of the campus community have advocated that creating a Latino/a center at CSUSM is essential in order for the campus to become more diverse and welcoming. CSUSM is considered a Hispanic Serving Institution, which is an institution of higher education where at least 25 percent of the student body identifies as Hispanic or Latino/a. According to CSUSM's "2013 Cougar Stats," which breaks down the diversity of the student body, students that identified as Latino/a were the second largest population. Out of 10,610 students, 3 352 identified as Latino/a, only surpassed by 4,205 students that identified as Caucasian. This trend of a large Latino/a population extends to the San Marcos community itself, as reflected in the city issued demographics that reports that 37 percent of the community identify as Hispanic or Latino/a. This makes Hispanic/Latino/a individuals the second largest population to those who identify as Caucasian, which amounts to 49 percent. Proponents of implementing a Raza Center argue that due to the high Latino/a populations in the community and on campus, it is impossible to accommodate student needs without providing certain resources. Proposed resources to be offered at the Raza Center include assistance in completing graduate school applications, easing the transition for first generation college students, providing information on Latino/a culture and educating all students on how to be supportive peers. The center would also be a resource for undocumented students that struggle with, or feel uncomfortable disclosing, their identity in order to receive help with various processes on campus. "I think that the Raza Center would create a safe space for immigrant students that are afraid of coming out of the shadows," Co-Chair of S.TA.N.D., Julio Chavez, said. "It would provide that feeling of welcome and provide resources for us to figure out what we can do to become better informed persons and help out our families since most of us are first generation students that don't have the support we need." Various groups have been involved in the work to achieve getting a Raza Center on campus, including members of S.T.A.N.D., MJE.ChA, United Students of Color Coalition, the Office of Diversity and Ballet Folklorico. The plans for the Raza Center are detailed in the ASI Resolution for a Latino/ Hispanic Center on campus, which was approved by the ASI Board of Directors on Feb. 28, 2014, then pro- posed to President Haynes. Currently a committee has been created to research the plausibility of bringing a Raza Center on campus, tasks ranging from visiting Latino/a centers on other campuses to creating a timeline for when the center should be completed to finding a space at CSUSM for it. In addition, students have hosted four Raza Center Forums thus far to educate students on what the benefits to having the center are. "Our goals are to engage and support first generations students to improve retention and connectedness," Associate Vice President of Student Affairs, Scott Hagg, said at one of the forums. "We want to partner with students to develop an engaging and vibrant community to facilitate students' sense of belonging and campus pride." Many students believe that the Raza Center will function as a second home and motivator for individuals in search of their niche on campus. "This life is like a journey," said ASI Board of Director's VP of Marketing and CMO, Christian Cayetano. "Within a journey there are many obstacles that you overcome. But when things get tough, just know that there are others that will help and support you." Students in support of the center can post a photo of themselves with the hashtag #RazaCenterCSUSM to try to get the Raza Center trending. �One million dollars allocated to ACE By Jasmine Demers Community News Editor The ACE Scholars Services at CSUSM has accepted a one million dollar gift that will provide a new Center for the organization and will further the development of a program that enriches the lives of participating students. The Jan and Esther Stearns Center for ACE Scholars will be the official new home of the university program that assists former foster youth students in their journey to obtain higher education. Jan and Esther Stearns, who have adopted their own children from the foster system, are generously donating one million dollars towards ACE Scholars in order to show their overwhelming support for the program's purpose and goal. "We strongly believe in the mission of CSUSM's ACE Scholar Services Program. To be able to play a role in these students' continuing success and help them realize their dream of a college degree is extremely important to us," patron and member of CSUSM's Foundation Board, Esther Stearns, said. ACE Scholars Services began in 2007 with the intention to change the lives of foster youth and provide opportunities to achieve thengoals through education. Jim Mickelson, Director of the ACE Program, has been with the organization since its beginning and has worked as a social worker for 35 years. "Foster youth have the lowest educational attainment rates of all other non-traditional populations, with 49% who receive a high school diploma and 3% who ever step foot on a college campus. Of that 3%, only half will earn a Photo by Margaret Chantung ACE Scholar Services members lookforward to what new funding allocations will mean. degree. We developed a program that is geared towards supporting and guiding this population," Mickelson said. With 57 students in the program, more students per capita than any other University in the U.S., and an 88% retention rate, Mickelson takes pride in the ACE program and is ready to take this organization to new heights with the Center set to open in early Spring. "The new space that has been given to us has far more meaning to ACE students than just a computer lab, a training room, and a lounge. One of the things we hear from them is that they are given a place and that they are a part of a family. They have a sense of belonging and a sense of pride," Mickelson said. Olivia Battle, CSUSM Student and ACE Scholar, has been part of the program for 5 years and she is ready to see the change that comes with the new Center. "I think it's going to be headed by Dr. Louie F. Rodriguez, an author who has studied this issue in depth. According to a report published this past April by America's Promise Alliance, an organization that devotes itself to "helping to create the conditions for success for all young people/' the country's high school graduation rate has recently risen above 80 percent for the very first time in United States history. Moreover, the number of students enrolled in "dropout factories," "schools in which the reported twelfth grade enrollment is 60 percent or less than the ninth grade enrollment three years earlier," has significantly decreased by 47 percent. However, a sizeable gap still exists between Caucasian, and African American and Hispanic students. Shockingly, "one in four African Americans and nearly one in five Hispanic students still attend high schools where graduating is not the norm", according to an article published by PBS on Feb. 3 of this year. This substantially increases their odds of not finishing high school at all. In the United States today, the bulk of these dropout factories are located in urban areas, like Detroit and New York. In areas such as these, African American and Hispanic populations tend to be greater. Additionally, other factors, such as access to successful adults, living in a schooloriented home environment, regularly receiving positive messages concerning school achievement and being a part of a community with a strong support system (afterschool programs, neighborhood organizations, etc.), also play a crucial role in the determination of academic success. The report also states that "in spite of gains made by all students of color over great because right now everything is really squished together and we share an office with three other organizations. 1 think it will be great that we will have our own space," Battle said. She explains her own personal experience with the ACE program and how the support she receives from the counselors has helped her throughout her college career. "ACE scholars is a really great program because they aren't really focused on what happened in the past. They are focused on your future," Battle said. The new Center for ACE Scholars Services will be located in the University Student Union and will be celebrated with a ceremony in the spring of 2015. Jan and Esther Stearns will be honored for their dedication to this program and for the value that they hold for education. CSUSM hosts lecture on Black/Latino dropout crisis Dr. Louie Rodriguez discusses his upcomming book which focuses on black and latino education retainment. Black and Latino students. On Monday, Oct. 20 CSUSM hosted a lecture on the Black and Latino student dropout epidemic in high schools across the country. Hosted as part of the 'Conversations that Matter' lecture series that seeks t o emphasize racial diversity, the lecture was By Courtney Jones Features Assistant In keeping with Diversity Month, CSUSM recently brought attention to an endemic sweeping the countries' universities, primarily a perceived issue with graduation rates of the past six years, - young men of color continue to lag behind other subgroups of student", according to an article published by GradNation in April of this year. The graduation rate for African American men continues to hover between 50 and 60 percent, well below the national average. In order to alleviate these issues, the report suggests that four key areas be addressed immediately: (1) chronic absenteeism, (2) the general lack of attention al- lotted to middle* grades, (3) the colossal amount of individuals between the ages of 18 and 24 who are, at present, not in school, not in possession of a high school diploma and not working and, lastly, (4) the shortage of positive role models in low-income communities. By concentrating of these issues, the graduation gap will begin to close and, it is likely that, the United States will be able to achieve a 90 percent national graduation rate by the year 2020. If you are interested in learning more about this issue, cruise on over to amazon.com and order a copy of Dr. Louie F. Rodriguez's book, The Time is Now: Understanding and Responding to the Black and Latina/o Dropout Crisis in the U.S. Hogwarts Professor Severus Snape to lecture on wizardry Educational event to allow students and community members to become pupils of sorcery By Chelsey Schweitzer ter influenced Snape's acSenior Staff Writer Turn t o' page three hundred, ninety four. In what is sure to be a first for the campus, CSUSM is going to be hosting a lecture held by Severus Snape himself from the Potions Dept. at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This unique experience, which is sponsored by the Arts and Lectures department, features performer V. Nigel Taylor, as he portrays the character from the famed Hariy Potter series. In his lecture on November 4th, Taylor will be discussing topics from the series such as the common theme of bullying as it appears throughout the books, the misunderstandings surrounding Snape and his status as hero or villain and how Lily Pot- s tions throughout the story. "(This lecture] can actually answer some questions [that] I have about the story," said freshman international student, Rodolpho Carvalho, who is planning on attending the event. Taylor will also include the audience in his discussion by interacting with them as Professor Snape would during one of his potions classes. "[The lecture is. like] real life role playing. It seems cool to actually experience [a Hogwarts style lecture] and not just see it iii the movies,"; sophomore, Breanna Maltby, said. Fans of the Harry Pot-ter franchise will be able to experience a completely immersive atmosphere during the lecture. CSUSM to host Hogwart's most famous potions professor. "The audience [will be] seated in house sections, like at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Slytherin), and everyone is encouraged to come in with witch and wizard costumes," said event organizer and Harry Potter course (ID 370) instructor, Professor Linda Pershing. Currently, over 300 tickets have been reserved for the event, approximately 120 of which are students of Professor Pershing's clafcs, and this number is expected to Photo by Chris Morales grow much larger. Tickets are free for current students at CSUSM and can be reserved on the Arts and Lectures website. The rest of the community is invited to attend at $15 for adults, $5 for children and $7.50 for faculty members. Every- body needs to have a ticket for entry, even students. Through this lecture, fans of Harry Potter will be able to learn more about the series from a man who has spent years honing his abilities in order to perfect his role as the infamous potions professor, as well as interact with fellow fans of the series in a unique setting. "[This lecture seems like] a good way to bring the Harry Potter community together,"said junior, Isamara Aispuro, who hopes to be able to attend herself. To reserve tickets for the event, which will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Nov. 4 in the USU ballroom, visit www.csusm. e du/al/c a lendar.html. Further questions can be mailed via Owl to Hogwarts. �News Editor: Ryan Downs cougarchron.news@gmail.com Transgender feminism lecture offers insight A s afe s pace f or o pen c ommunication a nd d ialogue By Jasmine Demers Community News Editor Earlier this month, students at CSUSM gathered together in the Gender Equity Center to discuss important issues of the transgender community and emphasize the importance of diversity and acceptance. Held during U-Hour on Thursday, Oct. 16, the lecture allowed CSUSM students to learn about Transgender Feminism and its role in the larger feminist community. Chelsea Brown, a student and peer educator at the Gen- der Equity Center, hosted the lecture event in order to educate other students about transgender issues and expose them to differing feminist perspectives. As a transgender individual herself, Brown wants to teach others about transgender identity and allow people to ask questions in a safe space. "I was male assigned at birth, and throughout my life I knew that I never felt way [male.] Freshman year of college was when I knew I could no longer handle the pressure to be male any longer," Brown said. In her lecture, she was able to tell her story and share her own experiences as a transgender individual, as well as discuss important feminist issues. "A core tenet of feminism is that biology does not and must not equal destiny," Brown said. "The idea that women should not be held down by traditional gender roles plays a major role in all feminisms. Trans Feminism expands on that premise to argue that people in general should not be con- fined by sex and/or gender." Transgender feminism, according to Brown, is an amplification of feminist views and progressive discourse. "Trans Feminism argues that everyone has a fundamental right to determine their own identity and no one has the legitimate authority to define a 'real woman' or 'real man,'" Brown said. Brown explains that there was a time when transgender individuals were viewed as mentally ill. The American Psychiatric Association has since corrected that notion, but the dysphoria that a transgender person feels is still considered a mental illness. "Psychiatrists believe that the only way to cure dysphoria is to undergo gender transition because it is easier tofixthe body than the brain," Brown said. Brown also discusses the ways in which Trans Feminism is disputed in the larger feminist community and the transphobia that has been made clear by particular radical feminist groups. "Transphobia in the feminist community isn't new and it continues to be pro- moted by individuals who are known as Trans- Exclusionary Radical Feminists. Their ideas contradict the entire idea of feminist progression," Brown said. Throughout the lecture, students found themselves engaged in a constant dialogue and were eager to ask questions. Chelsea Brown is hopeful that she will host more lectures before the end of the semester and encourages anyone with further inquiries to contact her through the Gender Equity Center. R aising awareness f or 4invisible' disabilities By Sydney Schabacker been undiagnosed, untreated ing and intrusive memories/ ing tours. This lack of con- "I'm not going to ask for and anger management, supStaffWriter and even viewed with fear nightmares, increased irri- trol, "where they were used details. I don't ask about the port groups for significant because of it. PTSD is a Imagine that one moment normal response to abnoryou are in a classroom, and mal stressors, combat exthe next moment your mind periences being one of the plummets you back into main examples of triggers. the hostile and brutal envi- In the Conversations that ronment of a combat zone. Matter: Veterans and InvisThis is an effect of PTSD, ible Disabilities lecture on post-traumatic stress disor- Oct. 15, guest speaker Joe der, an invisible disability Costello talked about many affecting between 12 to 30 of the symptoms of not only percent of the veterans re- PTSD, but also traumatic turning from deployment. It brain injury (TBI), military is the mind's way of remind- sexual trauma (MST) and ing these people of the mo- acute stress disorder (ASD). ments they desperately wish All have similar symptoms, to forget but have not yet and may tend to overlap come to terms with. Until in their development. Outrecently, many veterans had comes range from disturb- tability, survivor's guilt, relationship/marital problems to troubled sleep, engaging in high-risk behaviors and even suicidal thoughts and actions. In short, these 'invisible' disabilities are too serious to not be recognized as true disabilities. Even if a returning veteran is fortunate to not develop PTSD, "100 percent come back with readjustment issues," Costello said. "All of a sudden, [these veterans havel no control, no say" in the lives of their loved ones, who have gone on with life while the veterans were serv- to life being managed," Costello said, is one reason why so many veterans have issues with integrating back into everyday life, "[unaware] they are a different person." And of the self-identified disabled veterans on campus, John Segoria of the Disabled Student Services says he "only sees a snapshot of what's out there. [The problem] is bigger than people think." Perhaps that is because veterans with PTSD, MST and T BI do not want to admit this condition, because if they do, someone might ask them what the trigger was. worst day or if they killed anyone," Segoria said. When the veterans go to seek help anywhere, be it the Veterans Center in San Marcos City Hall or Disabled Student Services, they will find compassionate people who understand these types of disabilities and want to help. The Disabled Student Center offers exam time extensions and a referral system that helps the veterans seek the correct help. The VA Centers offer a slew of services ranging from individual/group counseling, workshops on stress, anxiety others, counseling for MST, PTSD and bereavement. There are many resources out there for veterans who are struggling, but Costello sees "22 to 23 year old veterans who don't see 18 to 20 year olds as their peers." The disparity of experiences between those who have served and those who have not adds an extra level of isolation for veterans. Given that these veterans bring so much valuable experieac^Jg the campus, it is time we give something back at least in the way of compassion, respect and acceptance. F irst A sian P acific I slander s orority t o b e e stablished Knowledge, Perseverence, Diversity and Legacy seeks to uphold the values of its name By Katlin Sweeney Editor-in-Chief KPDL features a multidimensional college experience that allows its members to prosper as individuals, community members and students. KDPL, a sorority interest group that has been on campus since 2009, has been moving towards their goal of establishing the first Asian Pacific Islander sorority at CSUSM. The group has been working with Coordinator of Fraternity and Sorority Life, Nicki Croly, and the existing Greek community in order to achieve this goal. According to KPDL President, Trisha Llanes, this dream is transitioning towards becoming a reality, approximately in 2015. Reflective of its name, which stands for Knowledge, Perseverance, Diversity and Legacy, KPDL works to instill aspects of each of these four "pillars" in their members. To incorporate Knowledge, the group hosts a weekly, three hour "Study Hours" session at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, where members meet up to do homework together. Knowledge and Diversity are represented in events such as their weekly Hulu and Tahitian classes, which are open to all members of the campus community. Four-year KPDL member, Heaven Quiban, teaches these classes at 5 p.m. every Thursday in Arts 101. KPDL tries to get as many student orgs, as possible to learn at least one dance for the end of the year luau as a way to come together and celebrate while teaching others about API culture. KPDL also participates in events like the Breast Cancer Walk, beach cleanups and Friendship • <jfemes. KPDL alms^to iriclude all students iii their meetings and events, not limiting themselves to those who identify as API. "One of the biggest misconceptions about joining a culturally specific org. is that you have to be fit into that to be part of that group," Quiban said7 "A lot of people have asked us if they can join even though they are not Asian and don't know anybody that is API. [With KPDL], we're highlighting diversity and we're trying to break down the differences between us. Uniqueness makes us special, but together we are complete." KPDL President Trisha The members of KPDL look forward to transition towards sorority status. Llanes explained that having the group on campus has made her experience at CSUSM more enjoyable and increased her friend base. "I joined the spring of my freshman year and liked it immediately," Llanes said. "The past presidents and members are the ones that have really motivated me to get where I am now. I would like to see KPDL expand so that it inspires other API women to come onto this campus. We need to bring that diversity on campus, and we're here to make a statement." Quiban joined KPDL the fall of her freshman year, and expressed how much the members rely on one another. She explained that when KPDL is established as a sorority, it will help the campus community become even more diverse. "I hope that new members will always learn the roots of where KPDL came from and how hard it has been for us to earn Greek letters," Quiban said. "I want them to have an appreciation for what they will have when they become a sorority because we have Photo provided by KPDL worked on this for so long." KPDL meets every other Tuesday, the next meeting taking place during UHour on Tuesday, Nov. 4 in Academic Hall 205. Those interested in the group can like their Facebook page at https://www.facebook. com/csusmkpdl or follow them on Instagram at K PDL_sororLty i nterest. �Sports Editor: Resty G rey cougardiron.sports@gmail.com T h e p revalence o f d iversity i n s ports H ow d ifference h elps s ports t ranscend t o a n ew a nd b etter p laying f ield By Burtland Dixon StaffWriter What if I told you there was a realm in which the pigment of your skin, the dialect you are accustomed to or even the way society perceives you as a person, is completely obsolete? Well that realm is real. It can be found in front yards, public parks and residential streets, to mention a few. This world is none other than the world of sports. The cliché of "it doesn't matter if you're purple, green or orange" applies liberally in this domain of life. If you have ever played on an organized sports team in a league, your coach would be the first to tell you that it doesn't matter who you are; if you can play you are going to play. The same doesn't hold true in other areas such as positions of power in the workforce or media representation. In other terms, you are not going to notice as many Denzel Washington's or Jackie Chan's as you would a Tom Cruise or even a Brad Pitt. Then we have sports, a magnificent creation indeed. Let us take a second to delve into a diverse scene. Steve Nash, Kobe Bryant and Jeremy Lin; at least one of those names should ring a bell. Now what do all these people have in common? They each are players for the Los Angeles Lakers and love playing basketball. The diverse and uniqueness of those players is that they are Canadian, Black-American and Chinese-American, respectively. Rest assured this trend doesn't stop with basketball. Now if these were still the since I was eight years old, Glory days where certain and have never encounathletes would be scruti- tered any sort of prejudice." nized and demeaned when It appears as if sports is the exception to they stepped foot onto a court or "There is no the rule in refield if they were race in sports" gards to racism and other of color, the topic issues alike. discussed here would be different. For- This would serve sports as an tunately for human sake, outlet for many people and those days are long gone. they would hate to see that "There is no race in environment tampered with. sports, all players have the "The fact that sports are capability to succeed and so diverse makes them work hard," CSUSM sen- more enjoyable for me," ior, Abraham Vargas, said. CSUSM sophomore, Steph"I have been playing sports anie Ferro, said. "Athletes and coaches have the same goals, to get better as a team and to win, so why should race or background have an effect on this?" Whether it be for intramurals or the official school teams, CSUSM is littered with players of different backgrounds playing side by side. Why diversity is so unaccounted for elsewhere in life can be speculated, but it's clear that sports breeds diversity. When you toss in factors like passion, determination and competition, what is there not to love? CSUSM men's soccer team prepared for stretch run Team aims for s e c o n d A.I.I title in four years By Erik Sandoval StaffWriter Students have taken a stand against rape and sexual assault in an effort to refocus the conversation around supporting survivors. Demonstrators rallied during U hour on August 26 in Library Plaza with posters, chants and demands for change. Supporters included Cathy Nguyen from Student Health and Counseling Services, as well as members of STARS, Active Minds, the Health and Wellness Center, Sigma Chi, MEChA, STAND, the United Students of Color Coalition, BSU and other CSUSM professors and faculty. The rally was organized in response to the pending investigation of the Tau Rho chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon. UPD issued a crime report regarding allegations that in May of this year, a CSUSM student was sexually assaulted at an off-campus party hosted by members of TKE. Students have responded to these claims by protesting against the victimization of survivors, notably those at CSUSM. Karen GuzmXn, who organized the rally along with members of Feminists Anonymous, did this to specifically offer support to survivors of all sexual violence. "Being survivors ourselves, we know what this process feels like/' GuzmXn said. "There Is~ so much that goes into being victimized and we just want this survivor to know that we stand behind them." Although TKE is not a recognized organization at CSUSM, the alleged sexual assault is closely associated with students and the surrounding campus community. Jeff Salas, the chapter President of TKE, explains that fraternity members are doing what they can to aid the investigation. "We have been cooperating with anything that law enforcement has asked us to do to help with the situation," Salas said. The university also responded to these reports by focusing on student welfare and encouraging any victim of sexual assault to take advantage of confidential counseling services. "The safety and well-being of our entire campus community is our highest priority," CSUSM's Public Information Officer, Margaret Chantung, said. "We will not tolerate nor ignore sexual assault and we will hold members of our community accountable for their actions." Chantung emphasized the university's involve- Photo by Cody Cook CSUSM Men's soccer team warms up before practice in preperation for title game. ment in this investigation by sharing their partnership with the California Attorney General's Office arid local law enforcement. These issues have resulted in an increase of stu- Women's volleyball team prepares for tournament By Resty Grey Sports Editor CSUSM Women's Volleyball continues its hot streak under head coach Andréa Leonard with a win percentage well above .500 as they look to finish off the season and defend their Association of Intercollegiate Institutions (A.1.1.) conference title. As of Monday, Oct. 20, cougars hold a record of 16 - 8 on the season. Cougars seem to have struck a goldmine in its freshman class. Middle-blocker Kristen Parker, libero Samantha Flores and outsidehitters Cheyenne Richards and Ashley Kaylor have all found a place in the rotation during almost every set. Kristen Parker receives exceptional praise from Leonard. "She's been really consistent for us, especially for a freshman," Leonard said. "She's a kid that comes in there with no fear, she's a gamer. I think we see her best when she's in pressure situations." Senior setter Alyssa Foster continues to demonstrate exceptional leadership on her team. Foster methodically distributes the ball to every one of the Cougar hitters on the court, often displaying her incredible volleyball IQ. Composed and calm, nearly every set is dictated by Foster, implementing lessons learned from Coach Leonard during practice. "Things we've been working on in practice is putting ourselves in pressure situations in order to find a way out of that and still be aggressive," Coach Leonard said. "More importantly, mentally; they have to keep their mental focus and stay aggressive. We can't get complacent." Junior outside-hitter Jordan Banich and senior outside-hitter Alyssa Hubbard have combined to tally more than 400 kills over the course of the season. "My setter is really good," Hubbard said. "I trust everyone around me and I know I have to put the ball away, there is really no other option. Any way I can help my team to get a victory." Cougars find consistent effort and production from their role players sophomore outside-hitter Brooke Butler, sophomore middlehitter Morgan Willis and senior middle-hitter Kelli McLin, many times helping to tip the scale in CSUSM's favor during matches. "We have players coming of the bench and making impact points, which is really hard to do," Leonard said. "It's easier to be a starter, but it's more difficult to come off the bench and have to perform right away under pressure." The depth on the Cougars' bench seems to go on endlessly as CSUSM continues to find excellent contribution from sophomore setter Taylor Harris and sophomore middle-blocker Markisha Henderson-Diaz. Despite earning plenty of success against other teams in the A.1.1. and N.A.IA. conferences, Cougars are still looking to improve upon their volleyball proficiency during competitive matches. "There are definitely areas of our game we need to work on and address," Coach Leonard said. "However we're battling. We're back to that gritty determination, which is what we really want to build up towards the end of the season for a championship." CSUSM will host only four more home games before competing in the A.I.I. tournament on November 14-15 in Denver, Colorado. "This is exactly where we want to be," Coach Leonard said. "Rather than fear that moment, this gives us an opportunity to really embrace it." dent concern and public awareness of sexual assault in the community. Karen GuzmXn and other members of Feminists Anonymous explain that being able to confront this violence is the most important thing. "We want to create a campus who is talking about it. We want to facilitate those discussions and eventually change our campus climate," GuzmXn said. Food Profil Benefits of brown rice The healthier alternative to white rice By Beulah Supriya StaffWriter Rice has been grown and consumed mainly in Asian countries, but its use is now slowly catching up here in the United States. Brown rice is not a different type of rice, rather an unrefined version of the white rice we now eat but with much more nutrients than its refined counterpart. Though it takes almost double the amount of time to cook it, approximately 40 minutes, brown rice is definitely worth the wait. Whenriceis refined, all that is left is starch. Even in the production of enriched rice, quite a few essential minerals are lost in the process which cannot be regained. It is not only consumed as a grain, but also as oil which is made from the by-product of refining brown rice into white called rice branning. According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, rice bran oil can help reduce cholesterol. One cup of brown rice gives 5 grams of protein and 3.5 grams of dietary fiber, which aids digestion and helps maintain a healthy weight. Consuming 100 grams of brownriceproduces 111 calories, which is quite small when compared to white bread that gives 289 calories, more than double the amount found in brown rice (USDA Database). This rice is also known to contain a trace element called Selenium. "Some scientific evidence suggests that consumption of selenium may reduce the risk of certain forms of cancer," said the Food and Drug Administration. So be it for health or just to have variation in diet, brown rice seems to be the right companion. �Think pink in October, spread breast cancer awareness By Ciara Walker StaffWriter The girls, boobies, TaTas, fun bags, hooters, chests...whatever you call them, October is all about Breast Cancer Awareness. One in eight women will be diagnosed with the disease and early detection is the best prevention. Thefirstline of defense is right at home. You are your own healthcare advocate and should begin with self-examinations. Although, self-breast exams should not be used as a sole means to identify cancer, just an aid. The purpose is for you ton become familiar with your breast tissue, so in the event a lump appears you will be able to tell your doctor whether or not it is abnormal. Breast cancer is NOT limited to women. Although a rare occurrence, men can develop the disease as well. However, women are nearly 100 times more likely to be diagnosed than men; breast cancer is the second leading cause of death for women in the United States. The exact cause of breast cancer is unknown besides genetics, as is the case with most cancers, but there are a few lifestyle changes associated with decreasing the likelihood of breast cancer developing: Maintain an active lifestyle by exercising and eating a well balanced diet, stop smoking and limit alcohol consumption. Heart The Campus Recreation Center at CSUSM has started an intramural flag football team for students. Women are not always the first athletes you think about when you think of football; many players on these teams aré men. One girl who decided it would be fun to join is transfer-student Rashell Mascardo. This is not her first time playing flag football though. Rashell has been in the military for seven years and played flag football for fun while she was deployed in Africa. She spoke about her experience so far as being the only girl on the flag-football team. "Sometimes it is not fair because I have to prove myself so my teammates could trust me," Mascardol said. "The fact that I was a complete stranger made it a little bit harder." Beat Cultural views on health, wellness and exercise If you have a family history of breast cancer, contact Student Health Services at 760-750-4915 to schedule an appointment. If you do not have medical insurance, you may qualify for free or reduced health services. Contact North County By Alexis Saucedo Health Services at 760-736- Sports Columnist 6734 for more information. Do your views on health, wellness and exercise reflect those of your parents? Are those beliefs dictated by cultural practices? Let's face it, we are living in a world of wheatgrass, kale and protein shakes, but what are these practices a result of? Are they a result of us breaking patterns of a sedentary lifestyle or elaborating on what already was? No matter the culture, there is always a stigma associated with its lifestyle choices. Despite having to over- The Hispanic culture is come the female-athlete known for its hard workstereotype, Rashell exhibits ing individuals, rich family exceptional play on the field, values and delicious food. often matching the fitness However, Hispanic indilevels of many of the men. viduals have interesting, yet Even though it seems like somewhat conflicting, views a difficult situation, other on health and wellness. female students should be Many individuals that grateful that Rashell is tak- identify as Hispanic or Laing a stand to become the tino value hard work, parfirst female on the flag foot- ticularly physical labor. ball team. She is a great asset This value is instilled early to the team and it encourag-- on during childhood. Chiles other women to feel more dren are often put to work comfortable to join as well. at a very young age. As a result, they learn the impor- Comparison among Hispanic/Latino, Filipino and American Indian cultures Flag fPardo team evolves to co-ed ootball By Shaina Senior StaffWriter Sports Editor: Resty G rey cougarchron.sports@gmail.com tance o f p hysical l abor i n family restaurants, on farms or even around the house. Hispanic/Latino individuals associate exercise with the strength and stamina that are attained through the amount of physical labor they do associated with their jobs. Strength and stamina carries a certain level of pride with it. This pride keeps Hispanics/Latinos from disclosing any sign of weakness, especially regarding health. For example, Mexicans are historically known to be taught to focus on the now. Therefore, if he or she has experienced an injury or a health condition in the past that is not present at a doctor's visit, it will likely go unreported. More often than not, Hispanic/Latinos are reluctant to seek treatment for health issues at all. Many Hispanics/Latinos believe in balance, if that balance is disturbed they often rely on natural or h omeopathic remedies, as well as their deep spirituality to correct it. Part of the Hispanic/Latino culture is that many of them do not believe in processed or pre-packaged foods. Every meal is homemade, prepared with the utmost love and care. Traditional Mexican meals include: beans, rice, potatoes and tortillas. "My family always says that they will eventually die Photo by Cody Cook CSUSM has become a haven for witness and welness for members of all races. somehow, so they may as well enjoy what they are eating," a Mexican student at CSUSM, Luis Carrillo, said. Carrillo has chosen to live his life differently from his traditional Mexican family. Carrillo served in the military and is pursuing his degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in physical education, so that he can pass on his healthy habits to school aged children. Hispanics/Latinos might h é s keptical a bout h ealth care but many Filipinos, on the other hand, delve deeply into the health care field. Some Filipinos dedicate themselves so selflessly to the field of health that they often forget about their own well-being. Filipinos, like Hispanics/Latinos, also have a culture full of hard work, tradition and great food. Filipinos are culturally known to measure their success based on their hard work and busy lifestyle. Consequently, stress often accompanies hard work. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), heart disease is the leading cause of death in Asian and Pacific Islanders. The NIH also states that hypertension is especially prevalent in the Filipino commu- wellness in order to educate others. Health promotion is important in order to educate individuals about wellness. "As American Indians, we view health as being important because diabetes is high among our race," an American Indian student at CSUSM, Linda Nieto, said. "We know that we have a genetic predisposition to the disease, so we try to exercise and eat right but we are not perfect and many of us still need more education on how exercise and eating right affects blood sugar levels." Nieto is a Kinesiology major here at Cal State, who hopes that her emphasis in exercise science will help her educate her family, especially her son, on how to live a healthier lifestyle on the reservation. D iversityresources .com says that animal foods, fried bread and Indian corn are all considered 'strong foods' that promote good health. In reality, these foods are high in cholesterol and can be linked to diabetes. According to diversityresources. com, tribal religion and traditional healers continue to be used to diagnose and treat American Indian patients on reservations. Although, it is common for Native Americans to seek modern medicine advice in order to treat symptoms as well as a tribal physician to eliminate the cause. As you can see, our campus is a melting pot. There are so many different cultural views on health, wellness and exercise. Yet, we all have a common goal and that is to be the generation that changes the cycle of poor lifestyle habits. Perhaps, the recent health revolution is not just a fad, but a new understood way of life that we can all help share with one another here on campus. "As American Indians, we view health as being important because diabetes is high among our race," J OIN THE ARMY ROTC SCAVENGER HUNT TO WIN YOUROWN BEATS BY DRE HEADPHONES Download the "Scavtfy" App from the App Store Open the App, create a usemame and password, and search for the 'ROTC Scavenger Hunt nity due to diet and stress. "My mom has been in the health care field as a nurse for as long as I can remember, yet she urged my brother and I to take a more preventative route toward health care when choosing our careers," a Filipino student at CSUSM, Leila Cruz, said. Cruz is passionate about her own health and has chosen to pursue a career in health and �A SSjT . ; ^^^ cougarchron.sports@gmail.com The Cougar Chronicle, Wednesday, October 22,2014 O ' Immerse yourself in the Ashtanga Yoga experience Photo by Cody Cook CSUSM students are more often finding stress relief through yoga. By Joshua Copeland StaffWriter Need a stress-relieving escape in between classes? The CSUSM Clarke has got you covered. On Tuesdays and Thursdays at U-hour, The Clarke provides a free Ashtanga Yoga class. Yoga is an exercise that improves strength, flexibility, concentration and balance. It encourages meditation and clarity and allows you a brief intermission between the everyday school grind. The class begins with everyone sitting in a big circle (depending on how many participants arrive to the class). Sometimes the instructor will sit in the middle of the circle or join the participants on the outside. As the class progresses, the instructor will carefully monitor the participants in the class, ensuring the safety and support of the poses. If a pose proves to be too difficult, the instructor will provide you with an alternate position with equivalent effectiveness to fit individual needs. "The main goal is to teach you guys [students] the physical practice of yoga but then also to show you a little bit that it's more than just a workout," yoga instructor, Louise McDugal, said. "You learn a little bit SPORTS Siioris E ven t Calen dar ~ ^^^ • ^^^ • m • ^^^ By Resty Grey about the breathing and the Sports Editor MEN'S SOCCER 9-3: mindfulness; a little bit about 10/25/2014 2:30 p.m., Opponent: Johnson & Wales (Colo.) the philosophy and history, weaved into the practice." 11/1/2014 1:00 p.m., Opponent: Antelope Valley One óf the many highlights 11/4/2014 3:30 p.m., Opponent: Point Loma of the class is the last pose WOMENS SOCCER 7-2-5: of the class - the Savasana Corpse pose, in which you 10/24/2014 3:00 p.m., Opponent: San Diego Christian lay on your mat complete10/25/2014 12:00 PM, Opponent: Antelope Valley ly relaxed and do nothing but listen to the music. 11/4/2014 1:00 p.m., Opponent: Point Loma "I love the class, and I WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL 15-8: think Louise is a great in10/23/2014 7:00 p.m., Opponent: La Sierra structor," one CSUSM student said. "I've taken yoga 10/26/2014 1:00 p.m., Opponent: Simpson classes from all around and 10/31/2014 7:00 p.m., Opponent: West Coast Baptist she's by far my favorite." The difficulty level of the BASEBALL: class ranges from begin10/31/20141:00 p.m., Opponent: Cypress College (Scrimmage) ner to intermediate, keeping INTRAMURALS: the class suitable for anyone to learn quickly while TINY TOURNAMENTS: also providing a challenging and satisfying workout. Zombie Run, activity date: Nov 1, sign-ups: Sept 15 - Oct. 31, LocaThe class is only 45 mintion: Mangrum Field 4 p.m. Fee: $10.00 utes, leaving enough time to DODGE BALL: change back into your casual attire and head back to class. Monday/Wednesdays between 10/27/14 and 11/19/14; first game will The Clarke also provides start at 6:00 p.m. and the final game will end at 10:00 p.m. mats and support blocks that are free to use during the class. CO-REC SOFTBALL: "It's important to focus on Saturdays between 10/18/14 and 11/22/14; first game will start at your breath," CSUSM stu- 11:00 p.m. and the final game will end at 5:00 p.m. dent and yoga regular, Svetlanna Joan Vincente, said. ULTIMATE FRISBEE: "Do yoga because it also Tuesday/Thursdays between 10/28/14 and 11/20/14; first game will helps with stress management—The key to developing start at 6:00 p.m. and the final game will end at 10:00 p.m. more energy and vitality is to make it a regular practice." Occupations that require a master's degree are projected to grow the fastest over the next eight years, making graduate school a worthwhile investment as you prepare to impact your field. Start planning now and further your career goals with a graduate degree from Azusa Pacific University, one of the nation's top Christian universities. 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On Oct. 9, CSUSM's exceptionally diverse community had the opportunity to mingle over a cup of coffee during International Coffee Hour. The same day, a screening of Underwater Dreams, really knocked the socks off of attendees as presenters shared the "epic story of how the sons of undocumented Mexican im- Features Assistant Get ready Cougars, in addition to wearing pink for Breast Cancer Awareness, you can also attend a variety of events and lectures all month long in honor of Diversity Awareness Month. The events and lectures are among the resources provided by CSUSM and its speakers to encourage students to learn and understand the world and the diverse individuals who occupy it. Tuesday, Oct. 7, marked the kickoff of Diversity Awareness Month as guest speaker Suzan Shown Hario Student migrants learned how to build an underwater robot from Home Depot parts and defeat engineering powerhouse MIT in the process." During U-Hour on Oct. 14, students had the option of attending ASFs "interactive and educational" anti-bullying event or playing a few exhilarating rounds of Loteria, a Mexican game similar to bingo, in the Kellogg Library. On Wednesday, Oct. 15, Joseph Costello hosted an event at the San Marcos VA Vet Center about veterans and the various "invisible disabilities" they combat on a daily basis. Also still more to come. Feel free to drop in on one or more of the remaining lectures taking place this month: Ferguson: Racial Shootings, the State and Resistance lecture from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 22 at the USU, Ballroom B. Transgender Identities lecture during U-hour o n. Tuesday, Oct. 28 at the USU, Ballroom C. Love, Always: Exploring Identity through Spoken Word will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29 at the USU, Ballrooms A&C. The lecture, Frontiers in that day, the Arts building hosted guest speaker Sonia Gutiérrez as she spoke about the "struggles, power and responsibility of being a bilingual writer today." This past Monday, Oct. 20, Dr. Louie F. Rodriguez, author of The Time is Now: Understanding and Responding to the Black and Latina/o Dropout Crisis in the US. lectured about a silent epidemic that has been plaguing students of color for some time now. The above mentioned events have been the events that have taken place thus far this month, and there's 9 organization Science, will be held from during U-hour Thursday, Oct. 30 at Arts Building 240. Also, if you're interested in exploring the Half Moon Wall, then head on over to the Study Abroad Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at the Kellogg Forum Plaza. The last event for the month, International Coffee Hour, will take place on Thursday, Oct. 30. Continue celebrating Diversity Awareness Month, Cougars as someone once said that "the beauty of the world lies in the diversity of its people." spotlight Muslim students organize to promote understanding By Shanice Davis Group s eeks to raise awareness o f its r eligion Staff Writer At CSUSM, there is an array of student organizations that anyone can join that caters to students' needs, hobbies, beliefs and specifications; the Muslim Student Association (MSA) is among those organizations. CSUSM student Amber Mahmood, president of the Muslim Student Organization, explains that a major component in the group's mission statement is unity. Mahmood also emphasizes that the organization is open to all students, Muslim or not. "[Our mission statement is] to unite both Muslims and non-Muslims in order to better understand one another," Mahmood said. With many different ste- reotypes and misconceptions out there, MSA encourages students to understand what being Muslim means. "It means being the best possible person one can be," Mahmood said. "Our religion encourages its believers to be kind, justT" humble, a role model and pushes for equality for all." Photo provided by MSA Some of the MSA's goals MSA group members gather to plan ways to open communication they are proactively working on achieving include grow- with other campus students. ing and becoming a better known entity on campus in central theme of build- events for students to addition to spreading knowl- ing a strong relationship participate in including edge throughout campus. with God as well as oth- hikes, movie nights, rock MSA also encourages others ers and striving to achieve climbing, ice skating and to better understand Islam the best self one can be in many other activities. and its principles and val- this life," Mahmood said. MSA believes in giving ues. The org. hopes to better MSA has grown by nearly back and helping the comconnect with the campus and 50 percent within the last munity by participating in the local community in order year and hopes to contin- ventures such as food doto help increase awareness. ue to expand on campus. nations to the homeless "[In Islam] there is the MSA also holds fun and various other volun- teer opportunities that arise throughout each semester. In addition, MSA is holding their biggest event of the year—Islam Awareness Week. "Each year MSA holds Islam Awareness Week, an entire week of lectures and events dedicated to chspeiling misconceptions and eradicating stereotypes about Muslims and Islam," Mahmood said. "We have knowledgeable scholars who have volunteered to come to CSUSM and speak about a variety of topics (Islam in the Media, Jesus in Islam, Muslims: America's newest minority, Islamic influence in Chicano Culture)." These lectures will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. from Monday, Oct. 20 through Thursday, Oct. 23 in UHall 100. Mahmood and fellow members of MSA encourages newcomers from all around the campus to join or to attend at least one meeting. The org. currently has biweekly meetings held during U-hour on Thursdays. The org. gathers at this time in order to discuss their thoughts on a variety of informative topics and issues like Feminism in Islam and Love in Islam. For more information on the org. email MSA at m sa.csusm@gmail.com. "We strongly encourage everyone to come out and attend at least one event," Mahmood said. "It is a great opportunity to build connections, clear up any misunderstandings and gain knowledge about a highly discussed topic." P riority Christian Challenge discusses c ommunity S trengthening f aith w ithin C SUSM By Celeste Morales Outreach Assistant CSUSM student org. Priority Christian Challenge offers a safe environment where students can come together and participate in shared prayer along with other events within the community. The organization is spiritual based and promotes connections and fellowship among students. Their main focus is to help one another stay on the spiritual path through mentorship. CSUSM student Karri Vitor, president of Priority Christian Challenge, wants to put the organization on CSUSM's radar as a good organization to join for those students who want to build strong relationships with each other as well as help others in the community. One unique feature of Priority Christian Challenge is that they interact with a large part of the international student population. "There is something like forty-two different countries represented at this school who are looking for a way to connect," Vitor said. "We try to help with that." The faculty advisor for the org., Karno Ng, administers the International Coffee Hour where the organization comes together and assist these international students with transitioning into CSUSM. Many of these students are looking tofinda sense of cohesive community. Priority Christian Challenge creates this community during meetings where students come together and participate in Bible study and fellowship. Vitor defines fellowship as means of communication that brings students closer to one another and to God. "Its a type of Bible study that is concerned with the connection with Jesus," Vitor said. "We hold each other accountable." One of the major events they have coming up this November is called Operation Christmas Child. Operation Christmas Child allows students within the organization to gather donated clothes and food from around campus and put them in shoe boxes. Once they have them all packaged, organized teams will ship the donations to c ountries in need. The organization also recently had an event called "See you at the Pole" where they organized a public prayer by theflagpoles. The group prayed for the campus, the community and the rest of the world. Some of the students from Intervarsity, a nother s piritual based organization on c ampus, joined the organization in prayer. 5 Priority Christian Challenge hosts such events in hopes to help strengthen the faith of those students who attend. The organization wants to provide the new members a bit "There is something like fortytwo different countries represented at this school who are looking for a way to connect/ of encouragement in continuing to follow their faith and to help students realize that there are others who are willing to pray with them. Vitor also believes that providing a place for students to pray gives people a sense of camaraderie. "This "also inspires some of our members to be more aware of the concerns of others and the community that we are in, since we think about them as well when we are praying" Vitor said. Priority Christian Challenge is open to all students on campus, and for those interested in joining, the org. meets from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. every Tuesday and Wednesday in the USU 2310-A. �8 Z SSSLn*^ Features Editor: The Cougar Chronicle, Wednesday, October 22, 2014 F E AT U R E S —n Spetletz-homemade brown butter egg noodles Traditional German recipe made easy By Chelsey Schweitzer Senior StaffWriter If you are in the mood for a noodle dish with a twist to break up the routine of regular old spaghetti or macaroni and cheese, then this German dish is for you. Spetletz is an egg noodle dish that is served in browned butter. In Germany, it is also normally served with sauerkraut and pork mixed in for additional flavor. This recipe has been used in my family for generations, and now you can try it too. Ingredients: 2 cups flour 6 eggs Dash of salt Cold water Butter (as much or as little as desired) Directions: Mix flour, eggs and salt by hand. Add cold water until it has the consistency of a thick cake batter. Boil a pot of salted water (to a soft boil). Slice strips of the batter into the water and cook until fluffy. Strain into a bowl of warm water. Brown the butter in a small pan by cooking at the highest heat until browned. Strain the noodles, toss and butter them. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add sauerkraut and pork as desired. Enjoy. Do you have a favorite recipe that you would like to share? Send any recipes or suggestions to Culinary Corner at cougarculinarycorner@gmail.com and you may see your recipe featured in the next issue. mm A mmm - - mm __ International students start to feel at home By Sydney Schabacker StaffWriter When students go to college, some seek to find what makes them special, what talents they may possess and what possibilities await. For international students Brian Park and O.C. Si, coming to CSUSM is a means for self-exploration. Brian Park, a Business Major, came to CSUSM to extend his study of English. He finds American culture fascinating, and very different from his home in South Korea. "In South Korea everywhere is busy," Park said. "There are too many people and too many cars." But here at CSUSM, Park expresses how friendly and helpful everyone is, whereas in South Korea, people might be less inclined to ask for, or give, assistance and advice. Park believes that studying English will help him succeed in the business world. He hopes to one day help his father manage their family-founded construction business, Shintaeyang. Photo by Chris Morales International students enjoy doin school work at the Global Education room. "English is good for me since English is a prominent language throughout the business world," Park said. Another international student here at CSUSM also believes how essential language can be in everyday life. Communications major O.C. Si wants to learn all about the intricacies of English. Si is originally from Macao, China and was influenced to come to CSUSM by her brother. "My brother studies here, and he said it's a good school and a nice, quiet place," she said. Si also expresses how busy she has been since settling in. "I have lots of things to do: get a phone, water, gas, an apartment," she said. Despite the many extra responsibilities that are part of starting a life in a new country, Si is excited to be here. She loves the freedom of American culture, delights in the English immersion and appreciates being part of a diverse community. Though both O.C. and Brian are far from home, their experiences here at CSUSM are an exciting and satisfying first step towards their trans-global futures. C S U S M r eaches z enith i n i ts 2 4 y ear c ourse T he m apping o f the u niversity throughout' t he^eats By Anna Maria Petrova well-developed campus." StaffWriter With record enrollments this fall, CSUSM has been named one of the fastest growing universities in the Cal State system. From the first graduating class of 1991 to the 2014 fall semester's record enrollment, CSUSM has come a long way. As the years passed and more students were accepted, the university was expanded, new buildings were added and new programs were founded. "It has changed a lot since I started in 1991. Initially we had only a couple of hundred students without a campus. We rented a part of Business Park by Jerome's," said Literature & Writing Professor, Dr. Yuan Yuan. "Now we have over tens of thousands of students on a Editor-in-Chief Katlin Sweeney The current fall 2014 semester welcomed 12,853 students to CSUSM, which included 2,175 new freshmen and 1,644 transfer students, surpassing the 12,000 student mark that had not been broken in the past. The CSUSM campus has also been recently ranked as one of the best universities in the area. "As a relatively speaking young institution, it is admirable to be ranked among the top 20 best universities in the area," said Gezai Berhane Associate Director of Operations of Dean of Students Office. Another notable accomplishment attained by CSUSM is the recently awarded Higher Education Excellence in Diversity or HEED award. "The Office of Diversity was established three Photo by Chris Morales Craven Hall stands as a beacon of progress. years ago, and within the last couple of years we have been operating off our strategic plan," said Marilyn McWilliams, Administrative Assistant of the Office of Diversity, Educational Equity and Inclusion. "We have five years of strategic planning, and based on COUGAR that plan we have been implementing a lot of things" CSUSM's accomplishments and progress can be first attributed to its unique history. The CSU campus held its first classes in 1979 at Lincoln Middle School in Vista and served approximately 148 students. How- CHRONICLE A &E Editor Faith Orcino Academic Advisor Kent Davy Design Editors Lana Cook & Rachel Pratt Copy Editor Maria Valencia & Ericka Powers Photo Editor Matthew J. Kuhlman News Editor Ryan Downs Distribution Manager JeffMeints Sports Editor Resty Grey Sales Rep Anne Hall Opinion Editor Noelle Friedberg FEATURES EDITOR Nada Sewidan Writing Staff KaylaAibini Katia Branson Mackenzie Clark Burtland Dixon Katie Garner Sarah Hughes Courtney Jones James Massengale Celeste Morales Lexy Perez Erik Sandoval Alexis Saucedo Zach Schanzenbach Anthony Trevino Collin Vaz Assistant to Editor-in-Chief Jasmine Demers ever, in 1982 the campus moved into a larger office building in Los Vallecitos Blvd., San Marcos, also known as the Jerome's area. "I was here the first two years as a student, we didn't take classes here thefirsttwo years on this site we were at what was back then the Jerome's area," Berhane said. "CSUSM was founded in 1989, and that's when they started hiring faculty and staff administrators," he said. "I was one of thefirststudents enrolled in the fall of 1990." CSUSM was the twentieth campus in the CSU system at the time and was headed by Bill W. Stacy as itsfirstpresident. Alongside President Stacy, there were 12 other founding faculty members. In Feb. 1990, CSUSM introduced its first junior and senior class with an enrollment size of 448 students while the CSUSM campus Was still under construction. In May of 1992, CSUSM had its first official commencement ceremony prior to the grand opening of the CSUSM campus. In 1996, Jean and W. Keith Kellogg II pledged a donation to the school which helped support the future development of the Kellogg Library. Moreover, in 2010, the university celebrated its twentieth anniversary, and the enrollment of students reached 9,767 and has continued to grow since. With a ranking placing it in the top 20 best Cal States, a diversity award and record enrollments, CSUSM has become one of the fastest growing schools in the region. The opportunities CSUSM has to offer to its students along with the accomplishments obtained, makes this campus a truly exceptional one. 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The Cougar Chronicle reserves therightto reject any Letter to the Editor for any reason. �F E AT U R E S The Cougar Chronicle, Wednesday, October 22,2014 Features Editor: Nada Sewidan cougarchron.features@gmail.com 9 S tudents' H alloween t raditions C ougars r emember t he m ost m emorable H alloweens By Shanice Davis StaffWriter It is that time of the year where the leaves transition to oranges, reds and yellows, where the air gets cooler, days get shorter and where for one night of the year people dress up in costumes, scare little kids and pass out cavity ridden candy. Childhood Halloween celebrations were riddled with candy, trick or treating, scary movie nights, halloween parties with friends and getting dressed in flirty or scary costumes. When asked about Halloween traditions, our fellow Cougars grew excited and nostalgic from the simple thought of Halloween alone. CSUSM freshman Josh Morones reminisced about Halloween time with his friends and family. "When I was younger, or still, my neighborhood has been one of the most popular destinations for trick or treating," Morones said. "We would get people from Tijuana, we would get buses with tons of people and my street would get totally packed. We would also get a huge mob of people, some would be twenty-five and others would be two years old. It would just What halloween costume will you wear this year? be a whole bunch of people trick or treating together." CSUSM junior, Nicholas Bruno, pondered his early childhood as he mentioned that he does not currently have much of a tradition as he once did. However, as a child, he would get ready for the festivities by preparing their home for the mysterious night to come. "As a kid, I'd paint ghosts, pumpkins and spooky things on my window," Bruno said. CSUSM junior, Diana Garcia, celebrates the same way every year, while sometimes helping kids in the process. "I watch Hocus Pocus every Halloween either by myself or with others and since I've been working with kids at Project REACH, I have them watch it too," Garcia said. CSUSM junior, Michael Martinez, sticks close to his Mexican heritage as he describes that he and his family commemorate Dia de Los Muertos. R E S T A U R AN T "Our Halloween tradition is the Day of the Dead," Martinez said. "We would place a table in our living room and just have it open to put food on it for those who have passed away; the ones (foods) we know they liked, and we'll leave it there for two nights." Regardless of what Halloween traditions students have grown up with-trick or treating, partying, apple bobbing or just kicking back watching Halloween classics—it still remains a holiday that brings out the kid in us all. Whatever Halloween shenanigans you're involved in, be sure to have fun and be safe out there Cougars. RE VIEW Fun group costumes toThere onsider Kettle C offee & Tea f or me c afe different groups Photo by Tiffany Trent StaffWriter Tiffany Trent and co-workers dressed for Halloween. he By Katherine Ramos cut-outtoof ztoomMystery Miachine around n. StaffWriter Minions: This is one of Looking to get in the the popular ones this year. Halloween spirit this year Basically get yellow shirts, with some friends? Here sweaters and some overalls are a few costume ideas or suspender straps. Glue that can help you stand out. some Styrofoam cups to a Mystery Gang: Old headband for the eyes and school but still works. you have minions. If you Choose whoever wants to can get a tall guy to be Gru it play which character and would be even more perfect. dress accordingly. You Super hero group: Reccould even get a cardboard ommended for large groups. like the Avengers or Justice League that give you a wide range of characters to dress up as. Or if you feel like messing with people, Mends could dress up as a bunch of different Deadpools for kicks. Crayola Crayons: This one is easy. All you need is a T-shirt of the color you want to be. Adding a cone shape for headgear in the proper color will add to the costume. Pac Man and Ghosts: Get a lot of cardboard and cut out the shapes of the classic Pac Man shape and four other ghost shapes to wear. Tetris: Take a cardboard, cut it in the shape that you want and paint it any color. For a group variation, have everyone's pieces all fit together once they line up. Beer Pong: This one will get some laughs. Take some cardboard, paint it red and wrap it in a cylindrical shape to make it look like a solo cup around the person. Grab a volleyball and start tossing it around. H alloween a round t he w orld By Alex Maravillas StaffWriter There are different cultures around the world that celebrate Halloween, some are unique while others are rooted in tradition. Halloween originated from Ireland and was a Pagan Celtic practice. Youngsters wore outfits and went trick-o-treating and most individuals went to occasions or gatherings with family and companions. In Latin America and Spain, for three days, individuals praised on All Souls Day(s). On the third day they have a traditional feast, which begins on Oct. 31. The end goal is to demonstrate their endowment for the spirits. There is also an altar with an offering to honor the dead. The French celebrate Halloween by going to parties, social gatherings, bars or clubs. Individuals celebrate by hosting parties with scary themes or by going trick-o-treating. Lastly, in the Philippines, Halloween lasts up to three days and is built upon a Catholic foundation. Similar to Spain and some Latin American countries, Hal- loween in the Philippines begins from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2. where Nov. 1 and Nov. 2 are used to remember the deceased. During these two days, families gather at cemeteries to honor the dead. Some individuals actually live in the cemetery in homes made out of coffins. Halloween is celebrated all around the world. Furthermore, the common phenomenon that is Halloween connects students' traditions with the traditions of other countries such as Ireland, Latin America, Spain and France. L ocal treasure on G rand A venue, E scondido By Matthew J. Kuhlman for our shop," she added. "Its just a great place in Located at 119 E. Grand town to stop by for an hour or in downtown Escondido, two and listen to local artists and student artists Back in 2012, the quaint the Kettle Coffee & Tea from around the main strip on Grand area," said a resAvenue was left ident of the cenwithout the pertral Escondido fect place to relax MM and enjoy spe- i • i»j¡fIgj i area, Doug Bush. cialty coffees, lis"For example, ten to some good [ the artist playing local musicians now, (speaking and commiserate f s Photo by Matthew J. 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Tea is therightplace for you. Photo Editor 5 GABLES S A NMAR COS Minimum m L laissas 1 San Marcos, CA *2078 « 7IÔ.4FI j stf 1 t7mmmt smrc§gafeles,com ¡ www.gabie*.com/Mnmarcos �Opinion Editor: Noelle Friedberg cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com Photo Submission Vance Osterhoust "La Cocina" "OAXACA" "Into the Night" "Transcending II" "Mentor" "Stuck in Needles" "Observer" "Aloha" Take t i m e to l e a r n a b o u t new c u l t u r e By Noelle Friedberg Opinion Editor October is National Diversity month, so now is the perfect time to learn something new about a different culture. One way to learn about a new culture is to build a friendship with someone who has a different cultural background than you. Another way is to attend the diversity events offered on campus. I've attended two such events this month that each taught me something new about cultures other than my own. The first event was called "A Land Twice Promised," and was about encouraging a better understanding Check out diversity events on campus of the complex relationship between Israelis and Palestinians. The event involved Israeli storyteller Noa Baum doing a theatrical one woman performance which explored the idea that perhaps Israelis and Palestinians have more in common than they think. Something she said that really stuck out to me is that "once you hear someone's story, there's no going back." Which leads us to the wise words of Gene Knudsen Hoffman when he says, "An enemy is one whose story we have not heard." The second event was the first installment of the three part Community and World Literary Series that's being put on by the Literature and Writing Department. Toni Jensen, a published author entitled From the Hilltop. and professor Her work of creative e xplores writing at the "Once you hear issues of U niversity someone's story, g e n d e r of Arkansas, there's no going and Native was brought A merican back." to campus i dentity. to read from Going to her collection of short stories literary readings is a great ra-ka-de-ka Fresh T h a i Kitchen FREE THAI TEA WITH PURCHASE OF ENTREE FOR STUDENTS AND FACULTY 801$. Twin Oaks VaRayRiLff 101 San Marco», CA92078 760-798-4280 RAKADEKAXOM OFFER N OTVAIID FOR DEUVERY way to learn more about different cultures. This event shed a new light for me on the struggles being faced by Native Americans in our society. It was also a great time because Jensen's work is funny and refreshing. All of this to say that attending the different events and lectures which the campus offers for free to students is a fruitful way to learn new things about different cultures. I encourage all students to attend at least one such event each semester in order to engage more fully with the diverse world that surrounds us all. •HELP W N E ATD $15.25 To Start INC. 5 00 C ompany -Flexible Hours, "Training provided. -Base+commission. •lSend Resume tfo olHV/ViVjniYiKin <n �Opinion Editor: Noelle Friedberg cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com Letter to the Editor 11 Q u e s t i o n i n g d i v e r s i t y at C S U S M By USCC Contributor Knowledge, Awareness, Equity, Lunch official seal Dear CSUSM, As United Students of Color Coalition, we are taking the initiative to communicate the vision we have for CSUSM in hopes of helping our campus live up to its core values, mission and vision statement. Despite reaching the 25 year anniversary, it is both tragic and unacceptable that acts of racial and hatred Globalizing education benefits students By Alhijaz Althagafi Contributor It has been said by Kofi Annan that "arguing against globalization is like arguing against the laws of gravity." Edward Fiske says that if Americans are to continue to prosper and to exercise leadership in this new global context, it is imperative that that we understand the new global forces that have both shaped, and been thrust, upon us. The alternative is to be at their mercy. Technological advancement has created a new global culture. Each part of the world today is connected with each other. A company in Korea can sign a contract with another company in the U.S without physically meeting. A family in South Africa can watch the National Geographic channel at the same time as a family in India, both in their own language. Globalization and technological advances have played major roles in shifting the world toward a common culture, and it also enhances education and peace by allowing learning, understanding and connection between diverse groups. Diversity is not only about race, ethnicity and gender, but also religion, sexual orientation, status and age. Globalization and diversity go hand-in-hand. The United States has worked to apply diversity and globalization to the education system, e specially in higher 6 e ducation. But why is g lobalizing our campus i mportant? The first reason is expanding experience. For some college students, interactions on campus might be the first time they have had interpersonal communication with people from different groups. A university campus is like opening the door to the entire world without the need to travel. The second reason is to improve social development. By interacting with people { from different backgrounds you can partner and develop relationships. Sometimes we have boring conversations with friends who have everything in common with us, which is why interacting with people from different backgrounds is so important. The third reason is that it prepares students for career success. Emerging markets mean economic growth, and therefore the need to prepare students for jobs that require new skills. Students will soon be looking for a place in an interconnected world as never before. The changing roles of the international community, the changing face of U.S neighborhoods, the challenges facing environmental, health and science, must be understood and managed by a new generation of workers, citizens and leaders. Dealing with all of these will require an education system that prepares future employees to lead in a global context. Why is Globalizing on Campus important" Joining BSU changed my college experience racism continue to transpire on this campus. Over the last few years there have been incidents on campus that have served to increase the racial division among faculty, staff and students, including racist and sexist grafitti, harrassment of certain faculty and students and acts of cultural misappropriation. These incidents have negatively affected our community in ways that makes students feel like their culture is under attack. Recently the of their though these concerns tend to be thrown under the rug rather than immediately addressed. As students of color we are working hard to make a difference, but the university needs to do its part too. In Solidarity, United Students of Color Coalition Need for more diversity on campus found Black Student Union, felt like I did not belong with cause I did not know or see NPHC Divine 9 on our cammany individuals like me. pus. It would not only spread But that fall semester I saw diversity around the school that CSUSM had a BSU and but also the Greek life. I immediately joined and This would give opportuninever looked back. BSU is an ties to other young African organization that makes sure American woman to have a individuals have a safe place chance to have a sisterhood to go to when you need to and have a life-changing extalk and an academically in- perience. Also, individuals clined setting that allows you of other cultures will gain to address your own opin- more knowledge of African ions and to think critically. American college history, Before joining BSU, I instead of only the oppreslooked at the Greek life sive history which they are and was astonished by how taught. They will be enlightlacking it was in diversity. I ened and not so ignorant looked at all the sororities' on our accomplishments. By Darniesha Thornton I felt very uncomfortable be- them. That is why we need a Contributor The school is diverse, but not as much as it claims to be. When I look around the campus, yes, I do see a variety of individuals, but there is still a huge gap in the number of individuals like me. I am African American. When looking at various clubs and organizations there are very few that have members with people that look like me, let alone are run by people that look like me. Last year, my freshman year of college, before I pictures and I immediately Students raise their hands in solidarity in protest of police brutality. Creating sense of community at CSUSM ful experience for me. We that I admire most about the have discussions that are in- Black Student Union is that Contributor teresting to be a part of and they encourage anyone of any I came from a ethnicity to attend By Daniesha Thornton campus that was the meetings. They Contributor slightly diverse. emphasize that di- Having diversity on our But coming to versity is a won- campus is extremely imporCSUSM there was derful thing to have tant to me. The reason I bedefinitely a noticeon our campus and lieve this is because diversity, that we want every in my opinion, symbolizes a able difference in ethnic- , group to. thriving community/campus. the diversity of the embrace Jheir cul- ' campus. I decided ture and Heritage. "Raving multiple cultures to be a part of n our campus any Black Student UnDiversity is cru- ondividuality allows mculi explore ion because they cial^ ibf" campuses * tures, perspectives, topics, were all incredto have because it beliefs, ideologies and many gives students of key factors that make us as ibly welcoming all different races and I really wantPhoto provided by BSU Facebook Page to learn and ap- students better critical thinked to learn more that CSUSM preciate the heritage ers. Iddo believeonderful job about my culture. has one a w fellow- classmates, with integrating diversity beParticipating in the BSU they are very informative as well. One of the things meetings has been a wonder- By Shalyn Reynoso university received the prestigious "National Diversity Award," giving a false representation of our university. A university that does not have enough faculty of color, that does not have ethnic centers, that does not have Chicana studies, Black studies, or Asian studies; and a university that has continued to fail students of color on an institutional level is not diverse. While we acknowledge that the university is aware of these issues, we feel as cause I do love seeing people on my campus that resemble many different shades. But, with that said, I do believe as a campus we can do much more to expand diversity. Being a college student, it is my goal to graduate and get a career, but in doing so I want to change the lives of students that believe there is no hope in going to collège. I am motivated by the idea that I can be the changing factor in a student's decision to come to college. That is why I am in the flourishing, cultural organization of BSU (Black Student Union). It is our goal to start serving within our communities because we, as a cultural organization, realize how important it is to see a person that looks like you telling you to go to college. One quote I love to read and that I can relate to as a young black woman is by Maya Angelou which says, "My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor and some style." And with that I encourage you to be a leader today, tomorrow and forever. �My e xperience as an E gyptian A merican cousins I didn't know existed would join us for dinner. I learned English along with Arabic and had friends who I played with after school. I climbed trees and picked mulberries off its stems and watched sunsets with my family from our balcony. When I was ten, I remember packing a large suitcase alongside my brother as my mom told us of the adventures we'd be having in America. "We'll have a big house and a backyard," my mom would tell us with excitement. I know now that what my mom was searching for was what many others from all over the world were searching for. I came to the United States with family who believed in the American dream. When I arrived in the U.S. I was shocked in every essence of the word but more so, I was afraid of not fitting in. Soon after, my mom enrolled me in the third grade, and although I studied English in Egypt, it was still hard for me to communicate with classmates and teachers; language barriers became an enemy to my self-development. Throughout middle and high school I was asked questions about my nationality. I was asked if I had lived in a hut back in Egypt, or if I had owned a camel, or if I was somehow a descendant of Cleopatra. I was always surprised at how little people knew about Egypt and how quickly people threw stereotypes around. Some people didn't even know that Egypt was in Africa. But what shocked me the most was being told by a classmate that "I'd be afraid to ride in an airplane with you." Televi- disrespectful and racist. Appropriating other cultures is not harmless. It often contributes to negative stereotypes of the culture being parodied. T e reason appropriation h can be harmful is that rituals and history that have a strong meaning to the original culture are often be treated by outsiders as "just for fun." Then, the ritual or history is treated in a way that is dis- respectful and offensive to someone who has it as a very deep part of their culture. Now, none of this is to say that if you're not Chinese you cannot eat that lo meiri you bought for dinner. Eating a culture's foods, enjoying its music and learning the language can all be enriching ways to show your appreciation for a culture. Cultural exchange and learning about others' backgrounds can help create understanding and friendship around the world. But wearing a cartoon-like sombrero, poncho and heinous mustache isn't showing respect: it's downright rude. It's important to learn why it's not okay for members of a dominant culture to appropriate others. "Ethnic" clothes and hairstyles are still stigmatized as unprofes- By Nada Sewidan Features Editor Identity is a culmination of human experience, diversity and being part of a community that connects us. Being Egyptian American, my identity is closely tied to both the life I lived in Egypt and the life I live here in the United States. My experience in Egypt consisted of living in large apartment flats similar to what you'd see in big cities like New York, of Pyramid adventures and camel rides on desert ground. I remember commuting through buses, microbuses and trams, and navigating through jaywalkers and traffic, side street markets and the many tourists. I spent my childhood surrounded by my family— a silly, loud, funny family. We'd have large family gatherings where uncles, aunts and Photo provided by Nada Sewidan Nada (left) and cousin on Nada's 6th birthday in Eygpt. sion didn't help with those kind of stereotypes either. I soon realized that some people's prior perceptions of Egypt were automatically attached to me. Even if I tried to crawl my out from under people's preconceived notions, I'd find myself pulled back. It's hard to form an identity when a part of you is thousands of miles away, the other part of you is trying to adopt someone else's identity and the rest of you is being judged by people's standards, stereotypes and their ideas of you. There remains this large disconnect between a picture of the Egypt I knew then, the Egypt I've grown unfamiliar with and my place in the United States now. That's the thing about living half your life in one country, brought up based on one culture's ideals and then transported to find yourself immersed in completely different ideals you tend to lose who you are. You may be wondering why you should care about my story, or any stranger's story for that matter. But the truth is, if you cared about my story, maybe you'd see me from a different perspective, beyond the superficial, beyond stereotypes, beyond brown hair and brown skin. You'd see a world outside your own; you'd see a perspective that television screens won't show you. Maybe you'd see a girl that struggles with something that everyone struggles with—identity. You'd get to know who I am, my life in Egypt, my life now, and you would no longer ask me if I lived in a hut, or if I owned a camel, or if I was a descendant of Cleopatra. You'd find yourself relating to me and maybe you'd find that we all beat to the same drum. Everyone has a story, and their story matters. Ultimately, it's our stories that keep us connected. sional, "cultural" foods are treated as exotic past times, and the vernacular of people of color is ridiculed and demeaned. People of color are stripped of their ability to express their cultural identities on a daily basis, biit when white people do it it's often seen as self-expression. This is a privilege granted only to those of the dominant culture. Fortunate- ly, we as a society can learn about these issues and work to become more sensitive to other people's cultures. With all of this in mind, please think before buying that "Native American war bonnet" from Urban Outfitters or dressing as a "sexy Dia de Los Muertos sugar skull." These are real people, real cultures and real histories, not fashion accessories. Cultural appropriation is not fashionable By Nicole Holman Contributor Cultural appropriation is the process by which a member of a dominant culture takes or uses aspects of another culture (often a colonized culture) without any understanding of the deeper cultural meanings behind the appropriated item. It is often I s A m e r i c a r eally p o s t - r a c i a l ? By Ciara Walker StaffWriter "I don't have a gun, stop shooting!" Those were the last words spoken by Michael Brown as he was fatally gunned down in Ferguson, MO by a Caucasian police officer. Brown was supposed to start college that following Monday. We have all heard someone complaining and thought, "It is not just because you are black." But this time, it is. I have silently watched various videos pop up on my social media newsfeeds of African-American men and teenagers being unjustly arrested, beaten, shot at and even worse, murdered - all of them unarmed. Remember, the staff member on campus who was thought to have had an assault rifle? It turned out to be his umbrella and he was able to walk away, later joking about it on his Facebook. I wonder if it were an African-American man, would the situation have been handled differently? Just recently, Levar Jones C ulture y Owranoos Suljuki was shot after a police of- stranger to racial profiling, afriendof said race does not Bontributor C ficer fired at him multiple dating back to incidents of give you amnesty from betimes in South Carolina. He photos surfacing that seem ing labeled racist. I underYoufindme delightful was reaching for his driver's to have targeted Latinos. stand that racism is a learned as if I am obliged to be a delight license after the officer told Perhaps white privilege has behavior and it is an agefor you. him to retrieve it. The police many people blind to what is old ideal in some families. That the sole reason officer assumed Jones was really going on. 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You feel that you are not the way you have drank the blood of my ties. In light of current events, a result of their racist com- being represented appropricountry. I can no longer remain silent. ments during both elections. ately? Join a diversity team Ah yes! What a delight I am! I have two African-American I am focused on life, lib- at work or school to be a posI have been waiting patiently for another boys who may someday be erty and the pursuit of hap- itive image for your culture. foreigner looked upon as a threat just piness, but police are in pur- Then, use that platform to to taste me. because of the color of their suit of me. What happened educate others. Raise awareCome! Drink my skin and feast upon my skin. And this is not limited to justice for all? Minori- ness, remain vigilant and face! to the men either. I myself ties have to beat stereotypes speak up. Don't wear black For I do not know my own beauty and have been harassed by two while facing disadvantages. face (or sombreros or dress strength. Caucasian police officers just How do you deal with a as cholas) this Halloween, For I do not know the jewels inside my skin this past April. "Routine traf- society that claims to be simply making a mockery of and the laughter that echoes through the fic stops" are just as danger- post-racial, but really isn't? something you will never unmountains. ous nowadays for blacks as Be culturally sensitive. derstand. If you can't do anyI am a mine of gold. they were back in the 1950s. Don't judge an entire group thing to help, at least change Ariverof lapis. So, why should you care of people by the few repre- your outlook. You never And I would rather about these occurrences? sentatives that you encounter. know what a person is going cave in on myself CSUSM boasts a diverse Learn about a race instead of through or has endured to than let you in. campus. This campus is no criticizing them. And having be sitting in class with you. I am not another land you can ravage. �Opinion Editor: Noelle Friedberg cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com M y e xperience i n E cuador By Bobby Rivera Alumni It has been said that a young couple went to San Pablo Lake, which is located below Imbabura Volcano. When caught, the couple ran off. They then went to a single tree high on a hill that overlooked San Pablo Lake. It was there that their kiss blossomed into love. The Lechero Tree still exists outside of Quito, Ecuador in a colonial town called Otavalo. The folklore ending is that the two souls were separated by rival families, one being the lake, the other being the tree. Today, many in love take their vows at the foot of this tree in hopes of having everlasting love. I went to Ecuador this summer to research a fictional novel that took me to three indigenous communities within this beautiful scenic country. My return trip to Ecuador was motivated by an Andean medicine class which I took from Professor Bonnie Bade in the summer of 2013. What was to have been a 5-week trip, expanded to 3 months after I fell in love with the city of Otavalo and the people of Ecuador. My novel took me to the three regions of Ecuador. First, to the Highlands where the city of Otavalo is located. Then to the Coastal area in the city of Santo Domingo home to the Tsachila Nation. Finally, to the Amazon region where the town of Lago Agrio, where the Cofan nation is located. What ties all three nations is the respect and love of mother -earth. They call it Pachamama and it's shared by many Andean villages, towns, and cities where culture is preserved. It was quite common to see homes with gardens. It's a spiritual belief that connects our planet earth to the outside cosmos. The city of Otavalo can be described as a highland colonial town. In recent years the government took a moral stance and implemented Buen Vivir (Spanish for the good life) to their constitution to preserve and integrate an indigenous language and protect indigenous people. It compares to where we stood as a nation during the racial conflict in the civil rights era of the 1960's. Indigenous people were regarded as second class and racial stratification created a have and have not way of life in Ecuador. People of color had fewer life opportunities to improve economically and lacked educational resources. Language is a common bond for the preservation of culture in Otavalo Quechua (pronounced keechwa) is one of the remaining indigenous languages and Otavalo is a peaceful town. Men wear their hair braided and long and women wear gold beaded necklaces with white floral blouses. I spent nearly a month there learning Andean music, rituals and customs. As a contemporary sociologist in making, I truly evolved into an anthropologist. I also met a musician, Ali Lema, who enlightened me on Andean traditional music. He was awarded a scholarship to the University of Otavalo where he is leading a grassroots movement to bring Andean music into academia. While studying music, he also teaches other students to play Andean instruments that can only be found in the Andean Highlands. His family of five lives on a few thousand dollars a year. His 104 year old grandmother also lives adjacent to the home where his wife Carolina sings along with his 3-year-old daughter, Palomita. They also open up their home, which doubles as a music school, to students. From Otavalo I went south to Santo Domingo, home to the Tsachilas nation. They Use a vegetable dye to paint their hair red and they pride themselves on being self-sufficient. The Tsachillas were formerly called the Indios Colorados (redhead Indians) but a recent movement to change that has elicited the government to lead and correct this bias by using the appropriate name of Tshchilas. It was just outside Santo Domingo that I met Henry Calazacon who represents his nation by sharing his history and customs. Henry has traveled the world and is eager to share his way of life. Henry spent a day trying to perfect my spear throwing technique and teaching me the names of hundreds of plants that they use for teas and remedies. As the son of an elder leader, Henry is responsible with the teaching the global community about the Tsachilas and the preservation of the ancient language, Tsafiki. It is one of the oldest spoken languages in the world. The Tsachilas invited me to spend a few days with them. They still have numerous Shamans that lead the community. They are made up of a few thousand and are broken up into communities in Santo Domingo. At one point they had command of one the largest indigenous areas that stretched from Peru to Colombia. But little by little, they have either sold Photo provided by Bobby Rivera Bobby Rivera shares a beautiful view with a localfromEcuador, land or had it taken away to learn another indigenous marked with a personal from past governments. language known as Aingae. epiphany of protecting those I was privileged to be let I did a cultural exchange who lack the financial reinto the community as they where I was allowed to sources and luxuries that we shared their history. It is not teach English in a school in see daily in most homes in common to see westerners exchange for learning their the U.S. The Cofanes may visit them and stay a few customs and history. The lack television, computers, days to learn of their medici- Cofan nation once numbered and high end cell phones , but nal plants and heritage. They in the tens of thousands. But their richness is in its peohave an incredible command as oil companies entered the ple. They have great pride of the biological plants that area the numbers have dwin- and are very humble. They surround them for medicinal dled to a few thousand. A are influenced by protecting purposes. They thrive on the nearly decade long court bat- our planet and giving back to land and have maintained tle over alleged oil spilling our mother earth. They have song and dances that go back into the land and water table a communal system of sharthousands of years. From has many confused about ing that I was envious of and Santo Domingo my jour- the future for the Cofan na- wish I could see more of here ney took me to the northern tion. Yet the Cofanes have in the U.S. It is a contrast Amazon town of Lago Agrio managed to protect what from what I see in corporate along the Colombian border. little area they still control. America and those who live The sound of an outboard I entered this tribal com- their lives for themselves engine racing over the Aqua munity that dates back thou- and not to improve on the Rico River between two sands of years with only human condition for others. bodies of land. One side rep- my backpack, camera, and For anyone interested in resents the Mestizos (Span- field notebook. I start my studying abroad I highly sugish mix) community and the initial meeting apologiz- gest contacting the Global other the indigenous Cofan ing for not eating monkey Studies Department on camnation. The Cofan nation when it was offered to me. pus. The inner connection rests in the Amazon area and It gave me a teaching mo- I made and shared will stay they can be found in Colom- ment to our guests on pro- with me a lifetime. If you bia as well. They live off tecting endangered species allow yourself to learn from the land and receive a few of animals around the globe. those you meet, it will change thousand dollars to live on It was the only odd moment your worldview and give you from the Ecuadorian govern- I had during my visit and I a more accurate account on ment. Once you have cross did not want to offend my global issues. I challenge all the Aqua Rico River you hosts. I did drink a boiled who read this article to look know you are in the Cofan water drink called caculo globally and help bring about Nation from the sounds of (plantain drink) every 3 to 4 individual change. Who monkeys, tapirs and chick- hours for my first day. Dur- knows . . . maybe you will ens. There was no electric- ing my visit I also ate freshly also find yourself halfway ity during my three-day stay roasted meal worms on a around our planet thinking after it stopped from a re- stick and had wild boar meat. of ways to improve humancent storm. 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The networks provide the fun and gripping experiences of getting the chance to watch many TV shows or even TV Movies for audiences with different preferences. Fall TV shows lineup Mid-September had the return of the exciting ABC superhero show "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D," also CBS's navy crime drama NCIS with an explosive new season and its new spin-off, "NCIS: New Orleans," joining from last year's episode "Crescent City Parts I and H." "NCIS: Los Angeles" accompanied its counterparts in the CBS lineup before the end of the month. The network also introduced couple new shows to the fall TV lineup: "Scorpion," "Madam Secretary" and "Stalker". The CW started its October lineup with "Reign," the story of Queen Mary of Scotland, and then double brother trouble with "The Vampire Diaries" and "The Originals" in their second seasons. The fan favorite "Supernatural" returned for its tenth season after leaving fans with a shocking cliffhanger. The protector of Starling City makes a comeback. 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T he B ig B ang k eeps o n g oing By Will McCtirdy Radio Assistant For eight seasons, the Big Bang Theory graced us with the laugh track comedy of Chuck Lorre, an entirely new take on the genre of intellectual comedy not seen since the days of Frasier, and, most importantly, the gift of bringing Jim Parsons to the small screen. The show performed again and again with a colorful cast of characters which are why they've been able to stay on the air as long as they have, bringing viewers despite some nerds admonishing it. It brought a larger understanding of some of the basic principles and concepts of the scientific community and even some that are more advanced such as theoretical experiments of quantum physics (Schrodinger's cat). However, as much as I dearly love the show, there are some points that need to be addressed that will hopefully be revis- Conversations that Matter Lecture covers the Ferguson Shooting By Beulah Supriya StaffWriter This summer, a young African American man was shot by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri, sparking protests across thè country against racial profiling and the actions of Officer Wilson. With conflicting eyewitness reports, it has been difficult to identify the reason for the confrontation, but what cannot be argued is how the shooting has affected people all over the country, not to mention, the world. On Oct. 22, CSUSM's "Conversations that Matter" lecture series will be hosting a discussion about the matter, titled "This time we call it Ferguson: Racial Shootings, the State and Resistance." The lecture, organized by the Office of Diversity, the Sociology Dept. arid CHABSS, is to be heldfrom12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the USU ballroom and will be followed by a Q and A session with the panel. The date of the lecture coincides with the National Day of Protest against police brutality and racial profiling. "The main aim of the discussion is to inform the community about the country still being a racialized state built on white supremacy and containment of color," Sociology Dept. Chair, Dr. Sharon Elise, said. "Some other topics which will be focused upon are: how the law constructs race and racism, slavery and the his- tory of white supremacy." When asked how this discussion will help the school, Professor Karen S. Grover highlighted its importance. "Racial profiling creates a hostile learning environment for colored people who have come to study, not to live in fear," Dr. Glover said: Dr. Elise also pointed out that the sad case at Ferguson is not a single isolated incident, but indicative of a crisis happening all over the country. An example closer to home was the 2005 case of Jorge Ramirez, a robbery suspect shot six times though he was lying on the ground due to a previous bullet injury. There are many more such incidents which have come to light,. To learn more, check out stolenlives.org. ited and give the wonderful program a sound conclusion. First to be addressed in formerly one of my favorite couples on the show: Howard and Bernadette (Simon Helberg and Melissa Rauch respectively). When first introduced to Howard, he was a sleaze ball. He was the guy who you hoped your sister would never catch the eye of lest they accosted by displays of gadgetry and how much hair gel can be matted on to the human head. Through Bernadette's introduction, Howard changed his ways and became a more sympathetic character with her quiet demeanor hiding a fearsome personality that was both endearing and haunting to audiences while providing what Howard needed to become a better man. In the newer seasons, however, their relationship ard and Penny (John Galecki took a turn for the hostile and Haley Cuoco) who have where there was love there is the same problem as Sheldon now anger and lies that had and Amy as their relationno place in their dynamic. ship is going nowhere, but Next are Sheldon and Amy it is made worse by the fact (Jim Parsons and Mayim Bi- that after seeing season after alik) with a relationship that season where they break up is clearly going nowhere and and get back together repetithat is the "From the desk tively. I can't honp r o b l e m : of a concerned fan estly remember why It is going who wants one of they're together. I n o w h e r e . his favorite shows can understand why these story lines drag While Amy to end well" on because the writis com^^ ^ ^ ^ers want the show to ing out of her socially repressed shell, stay on television, but eveSheldon's anti-social per- rything has to end eventusonality and elitism have ally. They are approaching more or less established him ten years on the air and now as asexual with an almost is the time to start wrapping abusive dynamic of lead- up loose ends. Fix Howard ing Amy to a future with and Bernadette, make Raj him that isn't truly there and nice again, have Sheldon and needs to be remedied lest the Amy finally make a conneccomedy take a darker turn. tion and remind us why LeonFinally we come to Leon- ard and Penny are in love. By Elizabeth Roush get this season's favorite drink. Most recipes are simple with minimal ingredients, and they're usually much cheaper than their fancy coffee shop counterparts. Pumpkin Pie— An oldie but a goodie, the traditional pie can be made from a can of pumpkin or from an actual pumpkin, if you're feeling extra adventurous. (The sugar pumpkin required for this venture can be bought at Trader Joe's E mbracing p umpkin s eason StaffWriter The first sign of autumn isn't leaves changing colors or the onset of cooler weather; it's the sudden arrival of everything pumpkin-related. From the infamous pumpkin spice latte thatfloodsour Instagram feeds to pumpkinscented candles, pumpkins and their assorted uses, scents andflavorsdominate the season. We love pumpkin. But if you aren't satisfied with merely buying various things made of pumpkin, it might be time to take autumn to the next level and try making your own pumpkin products. Why settle for something you simply pay for when you can have the satisfaction of concocting your own pumpkin creations? If you want to test your pumpkincraftiness, consider attempting these pumpkin favorites: The Pumpkin Spice Latte— Surprise, Starbucks isn't the only place you can and similar grocery stores.) Pumpkin Soup— For those looking to make something slightly less traditional, pumpkin soup is a delicious (and healthier) alternative to pies, breads and sugary drinks. It's time to embrace pumpkin season and try something different. Recipes for these three projects are readily available online, along with many more for other fun pumpkin treats. �A&E The Cougar Chronicle, Wednesday, October 8,2014 A & E Editor: 1 M Faith Orcino 1 1 cougarchronarts@gmaii.com 1 1 Movie Review 5 / 5 P AWS A &E C ommentary: K ill Y our D arlings By Alex Maravillas Staff Writer Different lights uncover the bohemian kineticism that thrived amid the 1940s and 1950s in New York City. Today marks the one-year anniversary of the American biographical-drama Kill Your Darlings, written by Austin Bunn and directed by John Krokidas in his feature film directorial debut. Kill Your Darlings is one of my favorite films. I remember watching this film a few days before Halloween last year. I was fixated by the film's overall plot. I especially appreciated the raw direction thefilmdecided to take. For example, in thefilm,there are intimate moments that do not revolve around the traditional heterosexual narrative, which were excellently portrayed by the cast. The cast included Daniel Radcliffe as Allen Ginsberg, Dane DeHaan as Lucien Carr, Jack Huston as Jack Kerouac, Ben Foster as William S. Burroughs, Michael C. Hall as David Kammerer, Elizabeth Olsen as Edie Parker, Jennifer Jason Leigh as Naomi Ginsberg, David Cross as Louis Ginsberg, Kyra Sedgwick as Marian Carr and David Rasche as Dean John Cullum as Professor Steeves. Daniel Radcliffe, widely known for his lead role in the Harry Potter series, plays a young Allen Ging- berg in the 1940s, in his college years with some of the earliest members of the Beat Generation (Carr, Ginsberg, Burroughs, Kerouac and Kammerer). The chemistry between Daniel Radcliffe and Dane DeHaan was phenomenal. In an interview, Dane DeHaan confessed that as a result for DeHaan to play this role, he fell in love with Radcliffe. This film revolved around a murder case, associating the future of the beat gen- Movie Review eration. New York City was the place to be and thrive for each one of the individuals who needed to evade their center American life to wind up free from their roots. The writers for the most part, the Beats (Allen Ginsberg, Jack Keruoac and so on), Norman Mailer, J.D. Salinger and other people came to New York became a segment of the scene which benefitted the 1960's. The story was carefully and delightfully told with incredible dialogue and character development that resulted J PB ^J from the charm of the plot. In my opinion, in the more prevalent social setting, whether you consent with it or not, the individuals characterized by New York were those who set out to leave the security of their made familial enclaves in minor towns and stake their case to impressionistic and uninhibited declaration. Their eternal words, music and craft are our legacy, one that sustains to move each yearning for craftsman and reverberates all through every aspect of society today. 4 . 5 / 5 P AWS STAN LEE'S T he D escent d oes n ot d isappoint COMIKAZE EXPO By Pierce Brenner STAN LEE BRINGS POP CULTURE FUN ON HALLOWEEN WEEKEND StaffWriter A group of girlfriends have a tradition in which they go on a different adventure every year; this year, it's cavediving in North Carolina. However, what starts out as a fun vacation takes a turn for the worse when the women find a group of cannibals living in the caves. Trapped and isolated, they mustfinda way out before they all get killed. That simple description does-¿not do The Descent justice. But make no mis- take; it is the scariest movie I have ever seen. After the first 15 minutes give the necessary exposition, the movie shifts into a thrilling horror film and never lets you out of its grasp. There's hardly a moment where you aren't in a state of fear. When the tension is piled on, it is piled on, with the girls' nightmares becoming yours. In the tradition of great horror, the lighting, music and even the claustrophobic cave itself all come together to create one very successful package. THE DESCENT FACE YOUR DEEPEST FEAR Netflix Review 4 / 5 P AWS W inter i s C oming... a nd s o i s t he s oldier By Zach Schanzenbach Rogers response is simple Senior StaffWriter By Faith Orcino tendees insight to the life and work of those of pop culture. The Los Angeles Con- 2014 marks the event's vention Center turns into fourth year and will truly the ultimate party for fans special, calling itself "LA's of all aspect of pop culture. Ultimate Halloween TrickStarting on Halloween, Or-Treat!" On Oct. 31, the many will flock to join the convention will be holding festivities including celeb- a special costume contest for rities Kevin Smith, Tara kids and the exhibitor hall Strong and Adam West. For will have candy for trickthree days, the area will be or-treaters young and old. filled with costumed folk and The hall has many vendors icons of various industries. ranging for sponsors, excluCo-founder and CEO Regina sive collectible sellers and i ndependCarpinelli and ent artists. her staff plans Multimany activities "LA's Ultimate passes for all for all to enjoy. Halloween TrickA ttendees Or-Treat!" tahree adays re vailhave chances able online to interact with . for $70. members of the entertainment industry and Single day tickets are $30 meet fellow fans. The team each while children under filled their Guest of Honor the age of 13 are free with fist with stars like "Game a paid adult. Comikaze of Throne" actors Gwendo- Expo also has special fan line Christie and Alfie Allen, packages for. those wantcomic book legends Jim t ee ing special VIP experience and Brian Michael Bendis, with their favorite activiand internationally known ties and celebrities. Be sure composer Yoshiki. Special to dress your best for 2 0l4 panels will be held giving at- Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo. A&E Editor Iron Man 3 and Thor 2 were decent, but Captain America: The Winter Soldier is just what you'd hope for from a Marvel Studios film, and maybe even then some. This latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe takes some of the world's favorite plots in the film industry and rolls them into two epic hours of Marvel goodness. The main plot is reminiscent of the original Mission Impossible, while the twists remind me of Salt. At the center of all this action is, of course, S.HJ.E.L.D. member and World War II hero Captain America, a.k.a, Steve Rogers (Chris Evans). One of the film's main premises is the super soldier's struggle with what appears to be a lack of integrity in this strange world around him. Director Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) seems to be lying to him habitually. Tension increases when Fury shows Rogers three new helicarriers like the one in Avengers that will launch into the sky and work to eliminate threats before they can happen. but true: "We [fought] so that people could be free. This isn't freedom. This is fear." This struggle with the morality of S.H.I.E.L.D. is not limited to the betweenaction scenes either. The development has clear implications in the action as it is revealed that the terrorist organization HYDRA has infiltrated S.H.I.E.L.D. The subtitle character, the Winter Soldier, is the strong, silent type: donning a mask for most of the movie. His identity is revealed shortly before the climax and the twist is surprising. Although the captain manages to whip all his standard foes into shape, the Winter Soldier is the only character who stands a solid chance against him. Other characters include Natasha Romanoff with the alias of the Black Widow (Scarlett Johanssen), returning from The Avengers to once again play a major role, along with S.HJ.E.L.D. agent Maria Hill (Cobie Smulders). Newcomer Sam Wilson, a Jc.a. Falcon (Anthony Mackie), proves to be the antithesis of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s ambiguous morality, thereby landing him the role of Captain America's new sidekick. Then there's Sharon Carter or Agent 13 of S.H.I.E.L.D., secretly assigned to protect Rogers. She seems to be on his side throughout the film, being the first general SHIELD agent to actively rebel against HYDRA's regime. Rumor has it, she'll have a bigger role in the future. Well-crafted action sequences, a strong atmosphere of conflict within and without, and afilmthat takes the best of actionflicksand rolls them into one makes Captain America: The Winter Soldier more than worth your time. If you were disappointed with Iron Man 3 and Thor: The Dark World because you thought they were lackluster compared to their predecessors, then I'm certain you'll enjoy this film much more. On the other hand, I ' ve heard people say that this film is better than The Avengers. Do I agree? Well, I don't disagree...or agree. Oh, never mind. See you in the Age of Ultron. To read die full review, visit the Cougar Chronicle's website, or got to Zach's blog "The Reluctant Critic." �ogrhoatr@mMo .. 1 61 cuacrns g a cm A & E Editor: The Cougar Chronicle, Wednesday, October 8,2014 A Ot C otligh i Book Review 'Gone Girl:' The new meaning of mystery • industry takes notice in you and expects you to play 'the game' it's really easy to get wrapped up in the politics of it all." As an independent IV T band from San Diego, PlayFight goes against the grain of Hollywood's expectations, being their own bosses and having all of the control. The band is very lyric and music-driven, but Castellani says that the music is what kicks off his songwriting process. "I've always taken the approach thatfirstyoufindwhat feels good, then you figure out what the song is trying ist, Ross Garcia on bass and to say, then you set your perNoah Sherwin on drums. sonal ego aside and cater to This memorable group of the song's message, not the animated musicians is sure to one you want for it...it allows exude motivation to hopeful me to be a part of [the song], performers. When Castellani not the other way around." was asked who or what in- PlayFight's EP, Mutt, contains 5 disspired him, he says that 'PlayFight likes to tinguishable blur the lines of tracks, with it wasn't a specific musical genres,," the raw rock n' roll jam person or moment, "but I eventually "Big Brother" being Casmade the decision that I tellani's personal favorite, wanted to do music for a liv- contrasting to the bluesy, ing, and the [music] industry suggestive track "Around is a necessary evil...! still do A Woman;" the most it for the love of course, but prominent song on the EP. sometimes it can seem like a Mutt is now availconscious effort when think- able on iTunes, Sounding of music in terms of what Cloud and PlayFight's ofthe industry wants. Once the ficial merchandise store. ili® II ^w j^ggi ït' WCvn e&deffî^ P (t O t 9 $ f * ^J PlayFight By Kat Diltz Staff Writer When asked to describe his band, PlayFight in one word, vocalist Kyle Castellani jokingly replied, "RockaFunkBlues...does that count?" From an audience's perspective, it certainly does. As the recent winners of the 2014 Temecula Valley International Film Festival's Audience Choice Award, PlayFight likes to blur the lines of musical genres, mixing upbeat, high-energy guitar riffs with smooth, modern blues rhythms and witty lyrics. With Castellani fronting the band, Matt Clayton joined him as lead guitar- By Lexy Perez A&E Assistant There comes a time where you find yourself engaged in a book that reminds you why you loved reading in the first place. If you're an avid reader like me, there's nothing better than a story that enraptures you with its twists, turns and revelations leaving you wanting more. When I was younger, I found myself engulfed in "Nancy Drew" novels; solving a juicy mystery has always been a guilty pleasure. While "Nancy Drew" allowed me to channel my inner Sherlock Holmes, those mysteries were simply a warmup for the mystery works of author Gillian Flynn. Her best selling novel "Gone Girl" is a work that completely alters the meaning of the mystery genre. While it's no child-friendly mystery, it is evident that it is in a league of its own joining the ranks of other mystery successors: Stephen King and Agatha Christie. The story centralizes on Nick and Amy Dunne, a couple which gives new meaning to being in a relationship and "it's complicated." Nick is a struggling writer coping with the loss of his job, owning a bar with his sister and living in the shadow of his prestigious wife. Amy is the daughter of an Ivy-League family, forced to forever live as a created product to her parent's well-known book series "Amazing Amy," After meeting, falling in love and getting married, the morning of their fifth anniversary changes everything for the couple. Amy goes missing, leaving Nick and readers on a journey to solving the mystery of what happened to her and whether there is more than meets the eye to Nick and Amy herself. The novel takes readers through the trials and tribulations of the Dunne marriage, revealing secrets and scandals, via Amy's detailed diary, surely to make you wonder what kind of relationship they had. The best thing about this novel is it never seems to follow the cliché mystery formula: "murder + evidence + suspicious people = mystery solved." This novel introduces you to an alternated formula:" murder + evidence + mind confusion + headache + willingness to throw the book across the room because you are unable to figure out where this story is going." While its twisted, dark CSUSM Winter Intercession 2015 December 2014-January 2015 •Take classes on the San Marcos campus or online • Catch up on classes you dropped or missed • Choose from morning, afternoon or online classes • Start the New Year a little smarter! Snap this icon and you will be directed to the Winter Intersession 2015 landing page C alifornia S t a t e U niversity SAN MARCOS hi component adds flair and interest, the only negative aspect of this book is its ability to give you a headache, becoming the novel version of brain challenged "Inception." What sets this mystery apart from others is its ability to engross readers. This isn't a story that can just be read. It's a story that you become a part of. Although Gillian Flynn has other successful thrillers, "Sharp Objects" and "Dark Places," it is "Gone Girl" that dignifies her position as mystery writer. I'm not sure if she will ever be able to pen another novel as brilliant as this one, but with a successful film adaptation starring Ben Affleck, it is discernable that Gillian Flynn is just beginning to make her mark in the literature world. Accelerate Your Progress Towards Degree Completion To view the class schedule andforadditional information visit www.csusm.edu/el/creditcourses Q E xtended Learning � 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>2014-2015</h2> Description An account of the resource The twenty-fifth academic year at the California State University San Marcos. 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