https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/cfe2e2298253783c13ed20065f755b0f.pdf ee7f076fc70ad2426cf0d8e5ba16274e PDF Text Text www.csusmcnronicie.com T HE C OUGAR C HRONICLE ISSUE I O WEDNESDAY V O L U M E XLIt M A R C H 5 , 2 014 C ALIFORNIA S TATE U NIVERSITY, S AN M ARCOS, INDEPENDENT S TUDENT NEWSPAPER F EATURES 4 - The campus Athletic Department finally applies for NCAA DII status. 5 - Come see what gloriously tantalizing food we have encountered just across town. O PINION 7 - Writers argue why a vegan, vegetarian or carnivorous diet is the best decision. - To write about love, loss and a desk. Yes," that's what we're talking about here in A&E. Protocol for mountain lion encounters on campus Recent sightings of mountain lions in the area raise concern for local officials for the safety of students and résidents B Y N ADA SEWIDAN STAFF W RITER A mountain lion sighting occurred on Wednesday, Feb. 12 in CSUSM parking lot F. A reliable source confirmed the sighting to CSUSM campus police at 10:00 a.m. Although the sighting was confirmed, CSUSM campus police officers did not have a visual on the animal. There is a special protocol CSUSM campus police officers follow once a sighting as this one is called in . CSUSM Sgt . Herman Hernandez explained that if a sighting is confirmed from a reliable source who can accurately describe the animal, then campus police notifies CSUSM students and staff via e-mail. A patrol officer is sent to the scene where the sighting was originally reported and conducts a visual evaluation of the perimeter. Campus police also notifies the San D iego County Fish and Game Department. The Fish and Game Department M ountain lion p hoto courtesy o ffish and wildlife services can be found a t http://digitalmedia.fws.gov/cdrii/singleitem/collection/natdig1ib/id/12981 / rec/3. sends an officer to patrol the area and once the animal is spotted, it is captured, tagged and eventually released back in the wild. Sgt. Hernandez said the only circumstance where an officer would shoot the wild animal is when it is life threatening to people nearby. Sergeant Hernandez said CSUSM campus police o fficers are trained and briefed on how to respond to mountain lion and other wildlife sightings on campus. He emphasized that students and staff should be familiar with the procedure as well. "Keep the campus police phone number programmed in your cell phone," Sgt. Hernandez said. "Whenever wildlife related, or anything else, it's always good to be aware o f your surroundings." In the past 10 years, there have been a total of 3 to 5 both confirmed and non-confirmed mountain lion sightings. Other animals that have been previously found around the perimeter include bobcats and coyotes. In order to maximize safety in situations as this, students and staff are also advised to not run from the animal and to not seem intimidated, but make themselves seem as large as possible. New University Student Union building adds personality to campus B Y GLORIA MAGALLANES SENIOR STAFF W RITER The new University Student Union Building located next to Chavez Plaza has given CSUSM a new color. Its construction began in February of 2 012, with a total project budget of $43,980,000. After 23 months of construction the building opened up to students this spring semester of 2014. Part of the university exr perience is to have a campus that students may connect with, without that connection; a university is simply a place to get an education. Both Palomar College and M arch 1 9 , 2 0 1 4 Email us at* c susm.cougarchronicle@gmail.com S DSU have student unions on campus. UCSD has a Student Services Center dedicated to being the "one-stop resource located in the heart of campus" according to the website. The U SU is unique in its layout and design; it has an air of sophistication and modernity that envelops every student who steps through the clear doors. However some students have mentioned that they have had some trouble with the new design. "The bathrooms are strange, it's difficult to find them," one CSUSM student said. Along with its fantastic d esign come many new and convenient locations for students to eat a meal or simply soak in the sun. The U SU has an amphitheater that has thè capability to seat around 4 00 people. It also has a spacious roof patio on the fourth floor that connects one wing to the next. On this patio students may be found sitting on silver chairs and tables or lounging on big comfortable sofas that face the beautiful view of San Marcos. "I like to read on the patio whenever I have free time. Especially when it was earlier on in the semester, I was able to enjoy the sunset" Yadira, a CSUSM student, said. The U SU, along with the new lounge areas, now provides new food location» for students to choose from, although reviews have been mixed about whether the changes have been good. A CSUSM student lounging on a couch on the patio voiced her opinions, saying that the U SU "has its good and its bad." T he n ew University Student U nion building provides repose o n t he campus. P hoto provided by Sarah Hughes. "It looks super nice, the bad thing is that I wish that they had somewhat better food and also heaters on the patio to warm us up on cool evenings," she also said. Although many things can be said about the U SU Build- ing now, there is no doubt that it is a great new addition to CSUSM's campus. Whether students find themselves loving the new location or disliking some things, it has definitely earned a spot in the university and in the hearts of many students. The University Student Union Administration contact was not available for comment at this time. The University Student Ribbon Cutting ceremony wiil be held April 15 at noon. �2 News Editor: Sarah Hughes cougarchron.news@gmail.com THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH. 5,2014 Demolished Net Neutrality unlikely to hurt customers Political Corner H o w m ilitary c uts a ffect o ur w ay o f l ife BYNADASEWIDAN STAFF W RITER Military budget cuts threaten the future of several U.S. military service men in reserve and active duty. The size of military troops in the Air Force, Army and Marine Corps are being reduced in order to accommodate impending budget plans. CSUSM veteran students personalize this issue and explain what to expect according to USA Today. The Marine Corps is projected to decrease its size by 5,000 troops in the following three years reducing the military from approximately 190,000to175,000. The Air Force also faces cutbacks of roughly several thousand troops through 2019. Likewise, the Army estimates that more than 100,000 soldiers will be cut to a force of 420,000 by 2019. Formally in the Marine Corps, CSUSM student and Student Veterans Organization President, Claudia Oreegal said that cutting military personnel will cause "lower morale" within the military. Oreegal suggested budget cuts should instead be implemented in other areas in the militaiy where money is possibly being wasted. Several military personnel have already been or are in N EWS B Y RYAN D O W N S STAFF W RITER Network neutrality formally demolished, it's likely it won't hurt consumers. Yet choices between cable companies are limited, so if one has a problem with the policies of the industry, they have little to choose from if they wish to use cable. Seven CSUSM professors from a variety of fields were Image f rom w ww.forbes.com contacted for a comment on Internet neutrality implica- the concept of Internet equaltions. ity, they were rejected when Rika Yoshii, Ph.D and the court ruled that corporacomputer science and infor- tions had no legal obligation mation systems professor to give neutral treatment said of recent events in net- with regards to data. work neutrality "Interesting. The ramifications of this I have not talked about it in are simple; cable compamy class but I will." nies such as AT&T, Verizon, One of the founding princi- Comcast and Time Warner ples behind the Internet has are legally allowed to charge been the concept o f net neu- web based companies like trality, or the notion that all Google or Netflix for use of data on the Internet should -their bandwidth. be treated with equality. That A lack of payment and the means no website is acquir- cable companies can strangle ing any kind of preferential the bandwidth, which can Flags a dorned outside o f t he Veterans C enter. Photo by Katlin Sweeney. treatment or discrimination force websites to take longer in the eyes of the govern- to load and cause a decrease ment or businesses. in quality. the process of being let g o ta, considered the positive It's a provision that has, However, it's important from their service with limit-" outcomes of military cuts on arguably, helped make the to remember that this had ed benefits. Some high rank- CSUSM. Internet what it is today. In been the case before the rul"There will be an influx of ing officials are also affected the eyes of many experts, it ing; it had just never been by budget cuts and maybe new veterans using the GI has just been demolished. set in stone. Telecom lawforced to retire early with re- bill which gives more money In January, after a long- yer, Marvin Ammori, stated to the school," Acosta said. duced pension plans. With these changes, people standing legal battle over the how, even before the ruling, . Numerous military troops issue, the Federal Communi- cable companies still techwill soon have to decide hoping to enlist into military cations Commission (FCC) nically had the power to do what to do once they are dis- service will also struggle to took the issue to a circuit with their bandwidth as they charged from their military reach their goals of serving court in Washington D.C. pleased. duties, CSUSM student and their country. While attempting to legalize "Whim. Envy. Ignorance. former Marine, David Acos- Competition. Vengeance. Whatever," he lists as reasons a cable company would hurt a website's download. "Or no reason at all." However, many, such as Verizon, waited for a court ruling on the subject before going so far as to enforce payment. Naturally, the ruling has not sat well with many in the industry, but its doubtful customers will be hurt. Timothy Lee from Forbes states that the problem with legislation about neutrality is that neutrality i s not explicitly defined. "However desirable a neutral Internet might be the rule of law i s more important," Lee said. It is possible that rates to use services like Netflix may increase, but its unlikely mega corporations like it and Amazon will be unable to pay the fees. The real problem comes from the somewhat limited share of power inherent to the new system. There are less than six major companies that control cable, a number that could grow smaller with a potential acquisition of Time Warner by Comcast., It seems as if little will change for the customers, especially as more and more people turn to wireless data and cloud computing. But the race for power in the network industry, nothing will be the same. Food that motivates thoughts : the paleo diet B Y RACHEL SMITH STAFF W RITER Every day during U-Hour, students make their way towards the University Student Union and are offered a variety of food options. The human act o f consuming food is one of our most basic instincts, but food choices have an effect on brain chemistry. According to Professor Gary Wenk Ph.D., at Ohio State University, almost everything we consume, from coffee to meats, can directly or indirectly affect the brain. Foods that positively affect our brain function, over a long term period, contain high levels of anti-oxidants, such as fruits, vegetables, fish and olive oils. Anti-oxidants are connected to extended life spans. They combat the negative effects of oxygen and its correlation with aging. Foods consisting of high levels o f carbohydrates have a high-glycemic index. This system measures the effects on blood sugar and can leave one feeling hungry when they're physically not according to Caroline Ced- Foods that positively affect o ur brain function, over a long t erm period, contain high levels of anti-oxidants, such as fruits, vegetables, fish and olive oils. | erquist, M.D., a nutritionist and a medical director for Bistro MD, an online diet delivery program. S i. i i The 'Paleo' Diet is a term coined by anthropologists P u Ui g w b mÊÊ&m image of irtnd füled with proper nutrition that MP * .P ta, v eme t é . whoK w í m Eaton and Konner in 1985 in regards to the Paleolithic era. Up until ten thousand years place, the rapid development health. Therefore, according traditional diet that i s, eatago, according to a study . of technology left little time to David Perlmutter MD, the ing unprocessed and locally done in 2009, homo sapiens for evolution t o 'redesign our author of Grain Brain, the grown foods rather than 'reprimarily ate grass-fed an- metabolic structures' in order more fat and cholesterol you fined' foods that are potenimal-source foods and un- to keep up with the dietary eat, the healthier your brain tially higher in saturated fats cultivated plants, in this case changes. will be and the less likely it and simple sugars, can result Our brain is made of sixty will develop future disormostly fruits, vegetables, in a lower risk in certain and nuts (not legumes). After percent fat, it needs food that ders, like Alzheimer's. cancers, diabetes and caragricultural cultivation and is high in fatty acid to provide Even further, studies have diovascular issues that had animal domestication took what it needs for optimum shown that going back to a previously been practically .. - i M ÉI ¡ nonexistent. Though human beings cannot fully g o back to the traditional diets once obtained through h unter-gatherer methods, knowing what we eat and how it affects us in the long term is highly important. �SPORTS THE COUGÀR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5,2014 Sports Editor: Justin Donner cougarchron.sports@gmail.com 3 The Cycling Club is a great opportunity for students who are seeking ways to experience a more active lifestyle B Y ELIZABETH C RUZ SENIOR STAFF W RITER If you love to ride your bike, you may enjoy working out with your f ellow Cougars of the CSÜSM Cycling and Triathlon Club. The club is currently open for members to join that want to work out and have a great time on wheels. Although the focus is now on cycling, due to the lack of members interested in triathlons, students are welcome to join & bring the focus back Beautiful d ock side v iew o f Lake Poway P hoto p rovided by Alison Seagle. Escape to fun at Lake Poway B Y A LISON SEAGLE SPORTS COLUMNIST Lake Poway Recreational Area offers a number of activities for anyone looking to get away from the urban chaos and enjoy the outdoors. The beautiful lake and surrounding mountains offer the perfect backdrop for hiking, fishing and camping. The lake, generally open from sunrise to sunset, has opportunities for fishing and boating. Pedal boats, rowboats and motorboats are all available for rental. Fishing seasons vary at the lake, but the types of fish that are usually caught are trout, ba£s, sunfish, trout and bluegill. Around the lake, there are several trails to choose from for a nice stroll through nature. Some of the hiking trails even venture off into other hiking areas for those HImÊÊÊÊÊÊÈÊÊÊËÈÈm ISPl 1• who are looking for more of a challenge. Dogs are allowed on them as long as they are not within 100 feet of the lake. Within the park area, there are sites for camping and picnics, playgrounds, gazebos and pavilions for events, volleyball courts, horseshoe pits and a softball field. There is also a concession office that offers snacks, fishing supplies and is also the place to g o for boat rentals. There is even an archery range located just on the outskirts of the recreational area. Lake Poway i s only about a 2 0 minute drive from campus, just a little ways off of the 15 a t the Rancho Bernardo exit. The hours and fees at the park vary, so it is best to visit their website, http://www. poway.org/LakePoway/, before planning an awesome adventure to Lake Poway. to these events. The team has done five to seven cycling races this season. The races take place from January to the summertime, and the team will do more depending on funds. Races are held all over California, with their next one in Santa Barbara. Competitions are held at beginning to expert levels. Members are not required to race but are welcome to attend events to volunteer or just cheer on their teammates. Students can join to ride for fun, no specific type of bike is needed. The Cycling & Triathlon club enjoys one of the lowest membership fees on campus, which pays for the races that members participate in throughout the year. Interested members can contact club treasurer, Nicole Bryant, at bryanO 18©cougars .csusm.edu. "We are really fun! We want to make the team closer and do things together on outings and practice runs," Bryant said. •i «ÄlßP W orking hard pumping t hè pedals up hill while working together as a team. Photo provided by Pink Shorts Photography. FRIDAY, MARCH 7 ,2014 SOFTBALL VS LA SIERRA (OH) 1:00 PM AND 3:00 PM Classified Ads SUMMER DAY CAMP JOBS: Southern California. Swimming, horses, crafts, beaches, sports,archery, ropes courses, hiking & morel Make a difference! www.DayCampJobs.com Do you have something you'd like to sell? Try inexpensive classified ads in The Cougar Chronicle, $13 for 25 words or less. Questions? Email us at: csusmchronicle.advertising® gmail.com. WMÈM �Sports Editor: Justin Donner cougarchron.sports@gmail.com THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5,2014 Heart Beat Juice cleansing beyond being trendy B Y RACHEL GALLEGO HEALTH COLUMNIST Juice cleansing is a popular trend, with people using everything from mainstream brands such as BluePrint and Nekter to their own pressed fruits and vegetables. If you aren't selective in choosing the right cleanse that's best for you, it could backfire and leave you disappointed. There are a couple key points to keep in mind in order to recap the benefits associated with juice cleansing. You don't need to cleanse to be healthy, so if you are doing it to be trendy it could leave you struggling, instead of feeling physically and emotionally balanced. Cleanses are meant as a means to detoxify and reset your metabolism, which is why exercising during a cleanse isn't-the best decision. Juice cleanser don't provide all the nutrients that are necessary for working out and recovering, and as a result you may become dizzy or nauseated. It's important to not use a juice: cleanse as an excuse P hoto o f Strickland provided by t he C SUSM Athletics D epartment V isitwww.csusm.edu/calendar/athCal.html CSUSMfilesNCAA DII application, plans for new gym B Y JUSTIN D ONNER SPORTS EDITOR N ekter Cleanse juices are o ne resource f or juice cleansing. Photo provided by Rachel Gallego. for overindulging or feel like you have to d oit because rypu over ate. This can cause you to jump back and forth between cleansing fujd ^ t m g , poorly. When you find a juice cleanse that works for you, while still maintaining a healthy balance, it can be a CSUSM athletics has come a long way since its inception in 1998 with three original teams. The program now boasts 13 teams, 2 4 conference championships and three national titles. N ow in 2 014, the athletic program is applying for NCAA DII membership and is confident in their resume. The Department of Athletics has had the vision of taking the university to the next level for a while now, and this is actually not the department's first attempt. With two previous applications, the department was turned down both times. There were too many competing applications that were better suited in the applicant pool. "We needed additional funds for operating, we needed to increase our scholarship allocations, we need- ed to add sports, w e needed to build athletic facilities and lastly we needed a comprehensive compliance program," Director of Athletics, Jennifer Milo, said. There have been some big changes in the 2 014 application that will really make it stand out and have drastically increased the program's chances . This includes plans for a full court gym on campus that is predicted to be completed by 2016 . An application for NCAA membership is so extensive that the department hired an outside consulting firm to help with the process. When the application was finally submitted on Feb. 1, 2 014, the document was a hefty 6 00 pages. From here, the NCAA will arrange a visit in April to check and see if the application matches with what the program is really doing. Although the NCAA was not pushing for CSUSM to apply, the CCAA, a conference within the division has been awaiting the application. This conference is full of 11 CSU campuses and UC San Diego. With a large assortment of close competition such as Cal State LA, Dominguez hills and UCSD in the conference, the Cougars will have an easier time scheduling games and it will be better for the overall budget. "There aje so many positives right now in our department. Really the sky is the limit with what we can accomplish. We have amazing student-athletes, top notch coaches and a committed support staff to make it all happen," Milo said. CSUSM has outgrown its current home in the A ll conference of the NAIA, and the NCAA is a logical next step that the players and coaches are very deserving o f. California S tate University San Marcos a tTemecula is offering a number of degrees and certificates t hat lead t o j obs and career e nhancement as w ell as personal e nrichment courses. FREE EDUCATION AND S A M P L E FAIR CLASSES SATURDAY, MARCH 22 C oach w orking hard t o keep t he players a t t heir best. P hoto provided by A nne H all. 11:00 A M TO 2:00 PM Big win for Cougar squad poised for turnaround CSUSM TEMECULA CAMPUS 43890 MARGARITA ROAD B YSHAINAPARDO SENIOR STAFF W RITER TEMECULA, CA 92592 FREE PARKING 760-750-4020 WWW.CSUSM.EDU Learn about our programs, attend sample classes, speak with Academic Advisors and Financial Aid officers and enjoy refreshments. www.csusm.edu C alifornia S t a t e U niversity SAN M ARCOS a t Temecufa It's been a rocky start for Cougar baseball with a 5-8 record, but they may be on the verge of a turnaround with plenty of season to play. They recently pumped themselves and their supporters up with a 9-7 win over San Diego Christian on Feb. 25. Overall, the team has plenty of hot bats and the offense side seems to be producing well for the Cougars. The pitching staff still appears to be having some trouble with their lowest ERA sitting at 3.24. One of the Cougars' key pitchers, Hunter Brown, a DI bounce back, currently has a 4.18 ERA in his 5 starts. According to head coach Dennis Pugh, the Cougars needed this win to get back in the game and they did. San D iego Christian is a top 2 0 team, so bringing back a victory is an accomplishment. The Cougars showed the Hawks that they really wanted the win in the fourth inning with Matt Arlington's home run and an RBI double from Dylan Costello. Key player l yier Bernard finished the game with a base hit to score Matt Arlington for the win. "With all this new talent on the field it takes a while for it to get going, but they work hard and will see results," Coach Pugh said. The Cougars just started their season and with this win against San Diego Christian their future is appearing brighter. Their next home game is 11 a.m. on March 8 against University of Antelope Valley. �Features Editor: Amanda Lenox cougarchron.features@gmail.com Wrench & Rodent Seabasstropub serves up great sushi Jäestaurant Review BYNIKKI THOMAS FEATURES COLUMNIST Wrench & Rodent Seabasstropub is a local's sushi joint. You wouldn't notice it atfirstbecause there is not a sign up and it is attached to Bull Taco, a Mexican restaurant. But once you arrive you'll be glad you did. The Seabasstropub gives off a surfer-rock flair. It has surf boards and skateboards posted up, as well as United Kingdom Flag artwork over green mossy walls. The space has a cozy feeling because it can't be bigger than 500 square feet. Our server was actually a sushi-chef (he broke his arm so he could only serve until it was healed) s o he knew to hook us up with good choices. We started o ff with a Beach Honey beer ($5.50) and a fruit wine ($6), where you can choose flavors such as raspberry or pomegranate. The wine had a very unique, sangria-like taste. For starters w e opted for the Ceviche Flight ( $8), which changes daily. When I tried it, it in eluded a tuna tartare, mango infused yellowtail and albacore with miso glaze. It was served with an extra large puffed sesame crisp that had an unfamiliar, crunchy texture but paired well with the soft delicate fish. The next round was hamachi nigiri, at just $5 a pair you can't beat Delicious crunchy sushi r oll t hat hits t he s pot w hen you're looking f or lots o f flavor. P hoto by N ikki T homas. it! Nigiri sushi are slices of yellowtail fish over a bed of rice. One order had an arugula chimichurri and pickled red onion sauce, it was very creative and extremely tasty. Next to it was the traditional style, with the yellowtail belly over rice, and lemon to drizzle on top, which just mfelts in your mouth, to die for. After, we moved on to the sushi rolls, which included The Chronic ($12) and the Hedgehog ($13) The Chronic was crab, spicy tuna and avocado, wrapped in rice then seaweed and flask fried for a crunchy exterior. It was finished off with a spicy aioli as well as a sweet citrus sauce, excellent. The Hedgehog was different; it was a shrimp tempura roll inside with seared yellowtail on top finished with roasted garlic, truffle oil, salt and pepper. It was a little overwhelming and only recommended for those who like extra garlicky, spicy truffle flavors. After that w e ordered some salmon sashimi that tasted extra fresh and amazing. We could tell this place makes sure their fish is top-notch quality. To finish off dinner we chose a raspberry-rum sorbet ($5) that was huge and icy with a deep purple color, a perfect way t o end the night. These chefs have a true passion for presentation and display their creativity beautifully through their ingredients and fish selection. They profess that their "ingredients are carefully chosen, grown ourselves or made from scratch" and that is apparent at this new joint. If you want to try some newage sushi try out Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub! It is located on 1815 South Coast Highway in Oceanside. The Literature and Writing Club creates unique addition to CSUSM community BYNADA SEWIDAN STAFF W RITER When asked what makes the Literature and Writing Club unique, club President Michael O'Marah and Vice President Marie Parrish spoke about the importance of promoting literacy and love for books. However, the club is not only exclusive to literature and writing majors in general. O'Marah and Parrish emphasized the larger aspects of the club's purpose of getting involved in the CSUSM community and getting to know one another in a fiin, relaxed atmosphere. The LTWR Club, also known as Club Cognoscenti, was originally started four years ago by Michael O'Marah and Marie Parrish and is overseen by faculty Professor Heidi Breuer. At the start of the semester there were a total of four people members, however, the club has now expanded to approximately 30 to 4 0 people. There are several events planned for the semester including an open mike poetry reading on March 19, a trip to the Huntington library and a bonfire at the beach. There is also an ongoing Easter egg hunt where Club members hide Easter e ggs throughout various places on campus. Parish and O'Marah highlight the relaxed, laid back and friendly environment of the meetings. "You don't have to come to every meeting," O'Marah said. "We want people to enjoy being there and we want it to be fun ." Some of the events the LTWR club has held in the past include three minute skits of Shakespeare's witches from Macbeth and the whole Harry Potter Series. "We got to dress up and act out the plot in three minutes," said Parrish. "It was a rewarding experience because it got the attention of other students and got them C SUSM has a new club in town interested." The club president's duties include increase membership, raise money and generate ideas for events and meetings while club vice president Parrish plans, organizes and implements the events. "We have a good team dynamic," Parrish said. In order to raise money for club and campus events, club members employ several fundraisers throughout the semester. Such fundraisers will include a create your own T-shirt event where students purchase a shirt and have the opportunity to print anything they like on it. OthUh of a Nursing Student Michael O 'Marah, M arie Parrish, and D aydree S now in a 3 m inute skit o f Macbeth's witches. P hoto provided by t he L iterature and W riting C lub. er fundraisers include a book sale and some signed copies of professor's books. "We try to be as welcoming as w e can be," said O'Marah. "You don't have to be a Literature and Writing major to join the club," said Parrish. Club Cognoscenti meetings are held on the first and third Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursday from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. of every month in Markstein 322. by Kate CkiUanonda. tett get Better- The Public Relations Club expects to make noise The first members t o j oin t he Public Relations club, p hoto by A nne Hall. BY A N N E HALL DESIGN EDITOR > K? The first Public Relations Club to ever grace the halls of CSUSM has begun convening this spring. Members have high aspirations to help make a positive impact on society and motivate intellectual thinking. Each semester, the club will be aiding a specific campaign or organization to allow students to perform tasks and expectations of the public relations field. Students that are already involved in the org. are excited about the opportunities provided. "The main purpose of the Public Relations Club is to develop practical public relations skills through participating in community outreach and building civic relationships while fostering campus involvement " PR Club President, Tracey Engleton, said. "The mission of the club i s to combine theory and application for use in the real world, while also gaining experiences from professionals in the field, using social media and networking, along with many other PR tools that make public relations a fascinating career. Our club uses the definition of praxis to set our agenda [Praxis: putting theories to work]." "Our goal is to educate people. For me, personally, the experience I will gain from participating in this club will give me the leg up on the competition. I want to be in public relations and having this club in my background will show that I'm already doing campaigns and already making taglines and doing crisis letters. It's going to help me to look better against any competition," PR Club Secretary, Erin Taylor, said. "This club has been a dream of mine for a number for years, and for many of those years students have come to me, knowing my background in public relations, and have asked me about internships and how they might get involved in this field," club adviser, Dr. Fredi Avalos, said. "For me, this club allows the students to take what they've learned; their skill set knowledge, and connect the dots to a real profession. An exciting profession: public relations, putting theory to work." There is plenty of room for participants and the club is looking for people that have the motivated spirit to help the club achieve its goals. For more information, contact Tracey Engleton at prclubatcsusm@ g mail c om. There is a strong demand for people with various talents and skill sets. Organization Spotught Civility Campaign exercises strong values on campus BYKATLIN SWEENEY E DITOR-IN-CHIEF Students ^ ill often see their peers wearing bright green t-shirts marked with the name "Civility" on the first Tuesday of every month. The Civility Campaign seeks to bring together the values of care, respect and empathy while acknowledging culture and humanity on campus. Thefirsttwo years of the program were designed to spread the awareness of Civility's core beliefs. They developed an event called Civility Champions, where peers nominated students, faculty and staff that represent the values of the program on campus. In its third year, the Civility Campaign shifted its focus to partnering up with orgs, on campus that are doing this and much more. * "We want to focus our programmatic emphasis on anti-bullying, bystander interven- tion and intergroup dialogue," program coordinator, Greg Toya, said. "We envision looking at more opportunities to have activities that will spark conversations around diversity dialogue." "We need to bring awareness to our campus and expose students to what they're not used to," Gross-Cultural Center peer educator and Civility Campaign member, Arely Ramos, said. The Civility Unity event in October brought together all dimensions of the campaign's values by creating activities for students. For the concept of respect, the LGBTQA Pride Center created activities centered around bullying. For empathy, Student Health and Counseling Services focused on domestic violence and alcohol awareness. For culture, Kellogg Library had participants contribute to a mural. For humanity, Civility created "couch conversations," where people talked about their hopes and dreams. Also in October, Civility partnered up with the Majors and Minors Fair to promote the campaign to new students. In honor of Veterans Day in November, Civility had community members write thank you notes to students at the Veterans Center. In December, Civility partnered up with Hillel to play dreidel games. Participants learned different facts about Judaism, Jewish people and history. In February, Civility partnered up with BSU for Black History Month and did a "couch conversation" about discrimination. On March 4, they partnered up with USUAB, the Gender Equity Center, SLL, and the Pride Center to do a Herstory Month event. Students interested in joining the campaign or nominate people that represent the core values of Civility can find more information at https://www.csusm. edu/civility/. �Being vegan is about being satiated with purpose B Y LAUREN HAMMOND OPINION EDITOR Delicious cucumber burger made fresh a t h ome by Lauren H ammond. P hoto provided by herself. Being vegetarian easier than you think B Y RESTY GREY STAFF W RITER American society is eating too much meat and not enough vegetables. I am willing to bet the last thing you ate had some sort of processed meat added to the plate to give the meal a sense of "completeness." Vegans and vegetarians have a good chance of winning that bet, but I think the odds are in my favor. Why do we eat dead animals? Most of us have come to believe that it is our best source for protein but where do you think the animals get their protein? Our society is consuming enough micronutrients. When protein is consumed in abundance, the nutrients that are not immediately used become stored as fat. In a time where feast or famine was normal, storing fat would be ideal. However, the advancements in our contemporary culture make the convenience of the dollar menu too accessible. Eating has changed from a conscious decision of sustenance to a habitual action to fulfill some innate desire to feel good. Don't get me wrong; I think meat is deli- cious, but so are cigarettes. There are countless studies showing the positive benefits from reducing the amount of animal intake. Fun fact: cholesterol is only found in animal products. Meat seems to dominate our culture. Men are seen as wussies if they refrain from eating meat. Satirical twitter account @overlymanlyman makes apparent our societal stereotypes by tweeting, "How do I like my steak? Next to my other s t e a k j ^ In her book, Main Street Vegan, Victoria Moran states "at some point it entered the collective consciousness that meat and masculinity were inextricably linked." But it's 2014, Victoria. I thought we were past those preconceived notions of inequality between genders; apparently not. I'm pesco-lacto-ovo-vegetarian, but let's just refer to it as semi-vegetarian. I still eat eggs, cheese and fish, but I have completely cut out cow, pig and chicken from my diet. I have abstained for two months and I honestly feel fantastic. I don't feel weak, sick or deprived in any way. My body feels and looks better. I'm active; serving tables, running, riding and playing basketball. My stomach never feels heavy from food and I feel an increase in energy. My bowel movements are timely, meaning my digestive system is working properly and I have a greater appreciation for vegetables. Since cutting out practically 33 percent of my diet, I have been filling that excess space with delicious nutrient-dense whole grains, vegetables, fruits, legumes and nuts. What vegetarians would consider their five basic food groups . My eating changed from a habitual action to a conscious choice. I became aware of how much animal flesh I actually consumed on a daily basis. I no longer believe dead animals should be a staple food group, but I can still enjoy the occasional tilapia and fish sinigang my mother loves to cook when I come home to visit. Instead of letting your next meal pick you, try to remember the last time you ate a bright green granny smith apple or even add crisp red cabbage on your burger instead of habitually buying that bland, dead animal. The topic of dietary preference can be just as touchy of a conversation as politics or religion. Veganism is often labeled as radical and even dangerous, both for the diet's limitations in food choices as well as its profound respect for animals' lives. Vegans are not only concerned with who they eat but are often more concerned with the amount of nutrient density that comes with each bite. . My personal progression into veganism, or what I like to refer to as "plant-based," has been a life changing experience in a number of ways. Growing up, my body had an inability to digest foods such as meat, dairy and gluten efficiently. Due to my body's shortcomings, as a child and far into my teenage years, I often found myself fatigued, bloated, having abdominal pains and suffering from degenerative arthritis. Despite frequent trips to medical specialists, there was never more offered to me than painkillers, laxatives and physical therapy. The notion of perhaps changing my diet was never mentioned. It was at the age of 19 that I decided to begin searching for alternative ways to improve my health. After doing some research, I discovered the benefits of restricting my diet to the bare essentials. I came tofindout that the most nutrient dense and easily digestible foods are produce items such as fruits and vegetables. For the past five years, I have been working towards transitioning myself into the plant-based lifestyle. Although it takes time, and is not something I advise anyone to do overnight, it has helped to better my overall quality of life. I no longer suffer from exhaustion spells or irritable bowel syndrome. Even the joint pain caused from my osteoarthritis, which will affect me for the 'Dumb Starbucks' a big publicity stunt B Y CAITLYN THIBODEAU STAFF WRITER "Dumb Starbucks" was a worldwide phenomenon for a day in Los Angeles, when its doors opened and comedian, Nathan Fielder, came outside. The star of the comedy show, "Nathan for You," was revealed as the owner of the parody shop. Fielder claimed commitment to the store, as well as its widespread populari-; ty was short lived when the LA County Department of Health Services shut him down for opening without valid permits. According to NBC, "#DumbStarbucks was the top trending hashtag on twitter in Los Angeles." Many wonder if Fielder's decision to open the shop was truly because of his commitment to keeping it open or if it was just a publicity stunt in COUGAR CHRONICLE S TAFF E DITOR-IN-CHIEF Katlin Sweeney Elizabeth C ruz Ryan Downs A & E E DITOR PHOTOGRAPHERS N oelle Friedberg Anne H all Rachel G allego C OPY E DITOR A nne H all Lauren Hammond N E W S E DITOR D I S T R I B U T I O N M ANAGER S arah Hughes Raychel Allen S ALES R EP Justin Donner Pam Kragen F EATURES E DITOR CARTOONISTS A manda Lenox Faith Orcino O PINION E DITOR A CADEMIC A DVISOR Lauren Hammond the hopes of obtaining a larg- Faith Orcino D ESIGN E DITOR S P O R T S E DITOR h ttp:// nowaygirl.com/photos/ dumb-starbucks-coffee/ captured this p hoto o f t he shop opening. Kent D avy Resty G rey Lauren H ammond enjoying t he w onderful vegan friendly f ood f rom t he N ative Foods C afe in Encinitas. P hoto provided by herself. rest of my life, has dramatically alleviated. Even more so, the plant-based lifestyle has heiped me become better associated to the natural world. Not only do I love my own body, but I have found a new respect for the body of all beings. The innocence of animals and the maltreatment they face within the overly abundant slaughter houses and factory farms spread across the United States, which is alarming. The industrial meat and dairy industries confine hundreds of animals into small areas where they are often exposed to chemicals, disease and injuries. These factories are also known for their practice of injecting antimicrobial agents and hormone - supplements into the animals as a way to fatten them and eliminate illness. These animals suffer throughout their entire lives as they are restricted to cages and are unable to move about naturally. My disapproval for the way factory farming conducts this grotesque sense of assembly line production has altered my initial decision to become plant-based into more of a compassionate, ethical stance. I believe strongly that humans have lost touch with nature, animals and plants alike. We have been responsible for innumerable amounts of innocent deaths for centuries and have now made this idea of slaughter and comfort consumption a corporate conglomerate based solely on profit. I understand that the idea of converting everyone to a plant-based lifestyle is unreasonable. However, there are both health and ethical benefits into limiting animal product intake that most people do not consider or are even knowledgeable of. I urge everyone to take the time to understand what it is they are putting into their body and where it has come from. It, and when, choosing to eat meat, people should be sure to get it locally and organically. Local farmers are more invested in both the animals' welfare and the consumers' welfare. Still, raw vegetables and fruits are considered to be the most nutritionally substantial foods due to their live enzymes. It is time that humans begin to eat to survive rather than live to eat. er audience for his show. In my opinion, the opening of "Dumb Starbucks" was definitely just a publicity stunt meant to gain more viewers for a show I never would have heard of before his appearance as CEO. I mean let's look at the facts; he opened a store with a patented world-renowned company. "As long as we're making fun of Starbucks, we're allowed to use their corporate identity," Fielder, on opening day, said. I think the real question behind this entire debacle is whether Fielder is a really unqualified and uninformed business owner, or if he's an extremely savvy self-promoter. C ONTACTS csusm.cougarchronicle@gnrait.com cougarchron.layout@gmail.com cougarchron.news@gmail.com cougarchron.sports@gmail.com The Cougar Chronicle is published twice a month on Wednesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes 1,500 copies across 6 stands positioned throughout the CSUSM Katalina Lawrence J OIN O UR S TAFF! GRAVEN 3 5 0 0 N OON - 1 2 : 4 5 G loria M agallanes cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com Shaina Pardo cougarchron.arts@gmail.com a first and last name and should be un~ campus. Letters t o the Editor should include csusmchronicle.advertising@gmail.com der 300 words, submitted via email. It Our Website: csusmchronkle.com is the policy of The Cougar Chronicle Rachel Smith M- Alison Seagle N ada Sewidan TUESDAYS P cougarchron.features@gmail.com Office Phone: 760 - 750 - 6099 Caitlyn Thibodeau Nikki Thomas Office Fax: 780 - 750 - 3345 Our office is located in Craven 3500 not to print anonymous letters. The Cougar Chronicle reserves the right t o reject any Letter to the Editor for any reason. �Opinion Editor: Lauren Hammond cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com It's all about being a carnivore The truth behind shopping at Walmart stores are not used for the greater Alliance For New Economy good. Instead, the company's said. This is the outcome of their profits go straight to the six extra low prices. heirs of the Walton fortune. Many students at CSUSM The Business Insider comThe average worker at probably benefit from Walmart does not even pared other business moguls, Walmart's low prices but are make enough money to like Warren Buffet to the unaware of where that mon- survive, putting them un- Waltons, who only donate ey actually goes. der the poverty line, and on roughly two percent of their net worth. If that does not About two years ago, on Welfare. Super Bowl Sunday, I told Let me remind you that make you sick to your stommyself that I would never we are paying for the thou- ach I do not know what will. step inside a Walmart again. sands of Wal-Mart employI was even more conMy mother asked me * to ees that are on welfare, with cerned when I found out that make a "quick" run to the our tax money! This situa- Walmart also had their hands store to get a few things for tion is completely unnec- in corrupting America by the big game. Let's just say essary and preventable but lobbying in Washington D.C. it was hell on earth. most of the top one percent Their goal was to prevent People were running and of our country is filled with increases in minimum wage scrambling around trying to greed and self-centered- so they would not have to get into the shortest check- ness, pay their employees a decent out line; at least 20 people. "In 2006 Wal-Mart reports amount to live. The long lines and the herds that full time hourly assoThis company is an asof people were overwhelm- ciates received an average sault on American values, ing, but there was one thing 10.11 dollars an hour, mak- crushing mom and pop that stood out to me the most; ing $17,874 per year,.This businesses. A small-owned the employees. pay is $10,000 less than what business has heart, soul and I thought to myself, how the average two-person fami- knowledge that Walmart could they work in an en- ly needs to survive," the L.A. will never have. vironment like this? They work so hard dealing with S outhern C alifornia people day in and day out. S ummer D ay C amps How much are they getting paid to break their backs for Seeking Outstanding Summer Staff this company? The truth is alarming. Make a Counselors and Instructors Walmart is a company difference in a for swimming, horses, beach with massive profits; greatchild's fife this activities, sports, crafts, hiking, summer! er than the gross domestic ropes courses, archery, & more! product (G.D.P.) of more than a few small countries. Unfortunately, the profits B Y KATALINA LAWRENCE B Y JUSTIN D O N N E R SENIOR STAFF W RITER SPORTS EDITOR My ancestors didn't work their way to the very top of the food chain for me to just throw the glory away and not consume meat. I enjoy being primal and tearing meat from the bones of ribs. If it's so "unnatural", why do millions of people enjoy doing the very same thing? If you throw an apple on the ground, chances are your dog is not going to purposely consume it. They may swallow some thinking it's a new ball, but they do not naturally eat or enjoy eating apples. The dog is by instinct a carnivore, just like we humans are instinctively omnivores. You can make claims that we are not supposed to eat meat but the fact is we do. There are marly more people in this world that consume meat than those who don't. In some countries like the U.S. and the UK it makes up the bulk of individuals' diets. In countries where it doesn't, meat is a rare delicatessen. Sometimes it is only to be cherished and eaten during times of celebration. Many of our close primate relatives are omnivores. So are many primitive tribes that G oing so far as t o taking a big bite o ut o f a f rozen steak, by Justin D onner. are still excellent examples of human beings in their raw and unindustrialized form. "Nearly all herbivores, like cows, have fermenting vats — large chambers in their stomachs where microbes attack plant material for digestion. Humans don't. Intestine function relies more on surface area than length. As mentioned earlier, creatures with plant-based diets need larger guts to absorb more energy, while carnivores have rather small intestines. Humans possess intermediate-sized digestive tracts," according to John McArdle of the Vegetarian Research Group. Many important nutrients can be obtained from meat such as calcium, vitamin B12, and protein. A person who engages in heavy physical activity needs to rely on the nutrients from meat to help their body recover. For example, in the sport of body building, it is recommended to at least get one gram of protein per pound of body weight. This would be nearly impossible on a vegan diet. One would be left to use soy, and that destroys your testosterone levels. Not exactly ideal for a man trying to build muscle. Researchers at Oxford University recently followed 35,000 individuals aged 20 to 89 for a period of five years and discovered that vegans are 30% more likely to break a bone than their vegetarian andflesh-eatingpeers. I have heard the argument that livestock production causes an excess of methane gas. Our human bodies have a hard time fully digesting the complex carbs in a vegetarian diet, and this results in more human released gas. In my opinion, we will have gas from either the vegetarians or the cows, so I will just enjoy my meat. www.DayCampJobs.com Earn your Master of Professional Accountancy. Azusa Pacific University's Master of Professional Accountancy program is dedicated t o training ethical and competent certified public accountants. The nation's largest Christian accounting endowment makes this program affordable, and its requirements satisfy California's new 150 Rule for CPA licensure. The Becker Exam Review fee is included in the cost of the program, and students w ith at least a 3.3 GPA are eligible for scholarship funds. Azusa Pacific is one of only t wo Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU) schools nationally t o offer an MPA. Our goal Is Our goal is a Our goal is 100% 100% 100% pass rate on the CPA exam. internship placement. CPA firm placement by graduation. Apply today at apu.edu/mpa/. Leung Equipping S chool o f A ccounting the Church to Master Money. AZUSAWWIF1C God First Since 1899 �A & E Editor: Faith Orcino cougarchron.arts@gmail.com A &E THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5,2014 "A IVM D/\y" ^fofoO * "™ eVe* In htWsHiWt, I I Wt v u * b rtrll lAiUbrtlU* The art vibe of San Marcos showcases talented work Jpoügar Shuffle: j B Y R YAN D OWNS STAFF W RITER Espresso M ix B y A l e x M aravillas N e e d a n e xtra p ep i n y our s tep? T h i s m i x i s i nspired t o g i v e t he l istener a b oost o f e nergy. M a y i t b e f or s t u d y i n g f or a n e x a m , o r y o u o n l y g ot 2 h ours o f s leep, a s h o t o f e spresso i s h ere t o w a k e y o u u p. J T racklist: t, " Call O n M e ( Disclosure B ootleg M ix) " b y J anet J ackson f t, N elly ^ fc.•Ä^fiXB^Ky- ( pada L ife R emix)" b y K askade 3« " If ( Kaytranada R emix)" b y J anet J ackson 4. " Say i t r ight ( Kaytranada R emix)" b y N elly Furtado 5. " Party f t. A ndre 3000 ( Summer O ccasion r emix) * b y B eyonce 6. " Make a M ove" b y S weater B eats 7. " Mirrors ( JsZUS M I L L I O N E dit)" b y Jben£ A iko 8. ^DowihU" b y K aytranada & Sarigo 9. " S o u l X " b y K e v m O v e r - Art has always been an important institution on campus, with exhibits commonly being featured in both the library and the Arts Building. What many may not know about is the off-campus gallery in Old California. CSUSM owns the gallery and features artwork both for and sometimes by, the students behind the Old California Coffee House, neighboring IHOP and the movie theater. The gallery was founded in early 2012 and outlasted most of its neighboring businesses in the area during that time. Since then, it acts as both a celebration and a gathering place for artistic minded individuals both on and off campus. The gallery showcased a multitude of artists in the past. For the first time, it has formed a joint partnership with the Oceanside Museum of Art to display the "Altered Landscapes" Exhibit, with a student art showcase set to premier on March 14. "We change the exhibits every six weeks," Marilyn Huerta said. "So we generally have about two or three exhibits per semester." This does not include the exhibits over summer, during which the gallery remains open. While the Altered Landscapes Exhibit is set to hold its closing reception on Friday March 7 . The student art showcase Redefined II is set to hold its opening reception on the March 14, featuring a performance by the Cal State San Marcos Jazz Ensemble. The off-campus gallery is open Fridays- and Saturdays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and located at Old California Restaurant Row, 1080 W. San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos in the village shops area. Admission is free to both students and the public. Great House. The Story of a Des Book Review B YNOELLE F MEDBERG SENIOR STAFF W RITER VPA seniors create Capstone concert B Y N A D A S EWIDAN STAFF W RITER An upcoming Capstone event hosted by several CSUSM music majors is a Billy Joel tribute. The Visual and Performing Art major requires students to set up a Capstone as part of their curriculum. Music students have a choice between putting on a concert or producing an album. The Capstone is a production showcasing the skills and knowledge students learn. Since November, the students involved in this event contributed more than 20 hours practicing and setting up for the concert in preparation for the show. CSUSM students, Stephanos Georg- es and Scott Middough, are hosting. Georges will be on piano and vocals while Middough is on drums. "I am looking forward to playing with my fellow musicians who are more advanced than I," Georges said. "Playing with others who are more advanced than you encourages you to practice harder and play better." Middough's role in the concert also includes setting up the technical aspects of sound and lighting. CSUSM student Josh Fowler will be playing bass. "It'll be a fun show," Fowler said. "We try to make it feel like a concert experie n c e T h e show is free of charge. It begins at 7:30 p.m. on March 7 in Arts 111. Nicole Krauss' third novel is a story of revolution, love, loss - and yes, a desk. It is a tale of an American novelist who has been writing at her beloved desk for 25 years. A s the story g oes on, it becomes known that she actually inherited this desk from a Chilean poet who disappeared at the hands of Pinochet's secret police. But the women's world is turned upside down when the poet's now-grown daughter comes to take the desk back. . This catapults the novel into a collection of scenes from around the world that all tell of the lives of the characters who once called the desk their own. The reader is transported from N ew York, to a London suburb, to an antique shop in Jerusalem, to a poet trying to survive under a harsh dictator. For all of these different characters, the desk stands for all that has been taken from them. This allows the novel to ask the crucial question: how do w e survive change? Krauss' novel gives a beautiful and well-written answer to this question. By the end of the book, the desk is no longer just a desk. It lives on as a symbol of what has been lost, but also as a source of hope. I couldn't put this com- pelling book down. Krauss paints each of the characters so intimately that you feel as if you are experiencing their struggles alongside them. You feel loss over their losses, and joy over their triumphs. I suggest this book for anyone looking for a stimulating read amidst the humdrum of classes. It will transport you from the boring reality of your accounting homework into a world that is wondrously intertwined by a single piece of furniture. � 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>2013-2014</h2> Description An account of the resource The twenty-forth academic year at the California State University San Marcos. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource University Archives in the CSUSM Library Sort Key CC Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data newspaper 11 x 17 Cougar Chronicle Yes 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 The Cougar Chronicle March 5, 2014 Subject The topic of the resource student newspaper Description An account of the resource Volume 42, number 10 of The Cougar Chronicle. The issue includes stories of campus safety due to mountain lion sightings, the newly constructed University Student Union, and healthy eating. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Cougar Chronicle Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived University Archives, California State University San Marcos, Kellogg Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available University Archives in the CSUSM Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014-03-05 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Charla Wilson, Library Archives Support Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The information available on this site, including any text, computer codes, data, artwork, video, audio, images or graphics (collectively the "Material") are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. Parties other than California State University San Marcos (”CSUSM”) may own copyright in the Material. We encourage the use of this Material for non-profit and educational purposes only, such as personal research, teaching and private study. For these limited purposes, Material from this web site may be displayed and printed, and all copies must include any copyright notice originally included with the Material. Additionally, a credit line must be included with each item used, citing the article or review author, title or article or review, title of the database, sponsoring agency, date of your access to the electronic file, and the electronic address. Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text campus safety construction cyber security health military mountain lion sports spring 2014 University Student Union