https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/e69fe8f565989379cdd8084c035f0311.pdf badb4f69404a229366de08571256f1d7 PDF Text Text CHRONICLE THE C O U G A R TUESDAY FEBRUARY 28, 2012 V OLUM E X X X I X CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN MARCOS, INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER Expired elevator p ermit s stoke concerns over C SUSM' s s af e school status registration is out of date, FREDRICK M1SLEH Cougar Chronicle on Facebook you cannot drive. Therefore, STAFF W RITE R if the elevators are out of csusmchronicle on twitter In early December 2011, date ^ they should not be opthe website StateUniversity. erable." SPORES Regina Frasca, head of Risk com ranked CSUSM as the Page 3 - ''The safest four-year university Management at CSUSM, acHeart B eat' ' disin California. However, this knowledged the expired percusses quick, e as y ranking only extends to cam- mits, yet asserted students a n d healthy w ay s to pus security. The integrity of and staff were safe when our elevators is a different riding the elevators: "The lose w eigh t S um state inspectors who have matter. mer is just a roun d Six of our elevators have the power to issue new perthe c omer , follow expired permits: car number mits are few and far between. the a dvic e for a three in the parking struc- So when we aren't able to healthy transformature (a temporary permit .schedule them, we have our tion. • iiiiiiiipinMiiiiiMNiii • own inspecthat expired on March 17, "If your registra- tion teams FEATURES 2011), car e tion is out of date, tso ensure the number 2 in afety and th Markstein Hall you cannot drive. integrity of (Oct. 1, 2011), Therefore, if the el- our conveyboth elevators evators are out of ances. They in the Social do not have and Behavio- date, they should not the authority ral Sciences be operable." to issue new Building (both -Katie Gonzalez, fourth- permits, howtemporary per- year Human Development ever." mits, expired major Frasca also March 28, ^ added a key 2011 and April 1,2011), the word of advice to all elevator Arts Building elevator (Sept. riders. "If the elevators ever Page 5 ¡¡B The in30,2011) and the D-building do stop working and you are teresting history elevator in the UVA (July 29, stuck in one of them, please 2011, with a temporary per- do not try to get yourself out. of Leap Year is exmit being issued QirDec. 9, Stay in the elevator and use plained. W ha t will 2011? that Jias a pending ex-_ the elevator's hotlittf J o the you do^with your piration date). service center and we will extra d ay ? Many students reported come to you. That way, we this made them feel unsafe at can all avoid a repeat of the school. One student, a first- tragic incident at CSU Long OPINION year student who wished not Beach," referring to an into be identified, said, "It's a cident in Dec. 2011 when huge misnomer consider- an employee of CSULB got ing you have the safety of stuck in an elevator and atall your students going up tempted to climb out. The eland down the elevator, and evator began to move again, it's just a simple thing mak- trapping and killing the eming sure your tags are up-to- ployee under 2,000 pounds of machinery. date." For more information on Katie Gonzalez, fourthPage 6 - " Let' s Talk Politics" m ove s to . year Human Development elevator safety, readers can contact Regina Frasca at major, likened the permits in the o pinio n p ag e the elevators to registration 760-750-4502 or at rfrasca® this issue. Find out tags on automobiles, "If your csusm.edu. w ha t F aceboo k executives a n d C a l S taf f presidents J ESSI E G AMBREL L h av e in c ommon . FIND U S ONLINE www.csusmpride.com Selling c las s n ote s m a y have r epercussion s C opyrights , p lagiaris m m ajorit y o f c oncer n S URY A Q UINONE S S TAF F W R I T E R California State University and University of California campuses recently addressed private note-selling between college students, while some are already facing consequences. According to the investigative reporting website, California Watch, this issue raises questions as to who owns copyrights of the notes, the students listening to lecture, or the instructor providing the lecture. Professors at UC Berkeley and CSU Chico are concerned with note accuracy. They fear that these notes are provided by students with low grades. As a result, low note quality could ultimately hurt the instructor's reputation. "Students that [sic] are downloading or buying this information [are] _ actually not \W fulfilling their ^ sites continue to provide these notes for sale. There have already been some changes made to school policies in regards to attaining and purchasing notes from such websites. CSUSM's student conduct "prohibits any business or person from selling or otherwise distributing or publishing class notes for a commercial purpose," (California Education Code section 66450). Muniz found this situation to pertain more to a plagiarism issue as well: "I don't support the ban [of websites] but I do support actions against students using these notes for plagiarism." But there are some students who are more than willing to support the ban, seeing that some of should put up their notes... but not students who have failing grades. I don't know how tbe website would judge that, but I understand that a D student shouldn't put up thennotes [for sale] ," Karen Hernandez, CSUSM sophomore and Biology major, said. Outside sources and critics state that the universities are focusing on the wrong aspects of the situation, and the notes are simply there to share knowledge. There is still a discussion about whether disciplinary students should receive disciplinary action, although some students have already been reported in regards to their affiliation to such purchases. S m a Ute****** ü /»t o bligation s t o the university," Adolfo Muniz, Anthropology professor at UCSD and CSUSM, said. Different websites including NoteUtopia and Chegg have received letters from CSU and UC campuses in their attempt to shut down the space available for students to post their notes up for sale, according to California Watch. Although some websites have already complied with the CSU/UC system's wishes other web- c\i«> ** oast the n ote s posted are from students with failing grades. "I think students who got A's and B's in the class C SUSM' s University S tuden t U nio n building spirit S TAF F W R I T E R P ageS - The Opcomingrelease , "Project this movre w ort h the NEXT ISSUE Wm^m CSUSM aimed to make the campus more communityoriented and attractive to students with the University Student Union (USU) which kicked off with a groundbreaking ceremony and after-party last Thursday, Feb.23. The lawn between Kellogg Library and the Cesar Chavez stairs is fenced off because CSUSM is in the process of cpnstructing the new USU building. USU will house student eveiits, clubs, activities and community life. The two "Phases" are due to for completion August 2013, and the structure will be ready for occupation January 2014. "I think that it is really hard to capture the excitement of it. There have been so many people working really hard on this. It is actually student- room, more food services designed; they brought in and more student organizasome students to get their tion offices. opinions on what it should be "The Clarke used to be like," Eloise Stiglitz, Ph£>. the hub for student organiVice President of Student zations, but soon there will Affairs said. be the Student Union. In the . USU's Phase I (58376 sq. rainy weather you will have ft) will provide services in- a building to go to," Ed. D. cluding food services, retail Executive Director, Universpaces, dining, a ballroom, sity Corporation, Kim D. conference rooms, student Clark, said. This new University Stuorganization offices, recreational and game areas as dent Union building has been well as USU administration in the books since CSUSM offices. Phase H (85,880 sq. opened in 1989. The total ft) will provide a large ball- cost of the building will be $43.98 million, and the Student Body Center Fee that each CSUSM student pays will fund the entire project. It will take 30 years to pay it off completely. "I'm excited. It's a sign that our school is growing. It'll be worth it," Phoebe Morris, CSUSM sophomore, said. The opportunities and space it will provide the student community will add greatly to the student life here on campus. "I don't like the fencing, but I am excited about the Student Union being built," Kaitlin Lingnau, a freshman, said. In fact, the Cesar Chavez staircase will be completely out of commission from spring break until mid-August 2013. The groundbreaking ceremony speakers and attendees included CSUSM President Karen Haynes, President & CEO of ASI Travis Wil. son, USU Advisory Board Chair Cipriano Vargas, Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services Dr. Linda Hawk and Director of the Clarke House & the USU Sara Quinn. "Student life is going to be absolutely amazing. I ' m excited for this opportunity, and I am proud to call this my school," Wilson said. For more information go to: www.csusni.edu/usu. �STne w s T H E COUGAR CHRONICLE / FEBRUARY 28,2012 S ECTIO N EDITOR K RISTI N MELODY cougarchron.news@gmail.com E DITORIA L S TAF F E DITOR-IN-CHIE F A S H L E Y DAY csu$m.cougarchronicle@gmail.com D ESIG N E DITO R M O R G A N H AL L cougarchron.layout@gmail.com C OP Y E DITO R A M Y SALISBURY cougarchron.copy@gmail.com Wash. Rinse. Don't Repeat N E W S E DITO R M ELISS A M A R T I N E Z K R I S T I N M ELOD Y cougarchron.news@gmail.com S TAF F W R I T E R S P O R T S E DITO R ALEX FRANCO cougarchron.sports@gmail.com F EATURE S E DITO R K Y L E M. J O H N S O N cougarchron.features@gmail.com OPINION P O S I T I O N OPEN cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com A & E E DITO R M ELISS A M A R T I N E Z cougarchron.arts@gmail.com Students and staff gather f o r President H aynes ' and Chief Diversity Office r Crawford's diversity based open forum. Photos by:Amira El-Khaouli. Diversity Matters Forum C SUS M i s a melting pot f ul l of diverse strengths 1/OlCTIkJ M ELOD Y K R I S T I N UCI r\ r\V S TAF F W R I T E R A Diversity Matters Forum addressed the importance of diversity of students and staff, but Cal State San Marcos professors and comM EDI A M ANAGE R munity spokespeople alleged C HRI S G IANCAMILL I "double-speak" f ro m precougarchron.media@gmail.com senters. A D V E R T I S I N G M ANAGE R President Karen S. Haynes R OGER S J AFFARIA N and Chief Diversity Officer csusmchronicie.advertising@gmail.com Willie "Derrick" Crawford held the Diversity Matters D IS T RIB U T IO N MAN AGE R forum to explain their belief J ESSI E G AMBREL L couga rc h ron. d istri b utio n @ m a il. c m . diversity and open cong oof versation for questions and ADVISOR concerns of the community P A M K RAGE N on Feb. 16,2012. S TAF F W R I T E R S Haynes emphasized diverC U R T I S B OVE E sity as a wa y to strengthen the MARCOS CHRON campus and to teach* students R EBEKA H G REE N how to interact in the world. C OMI C A R T I S T F AIT H O RCIN O cougarchron.comics@gmail.com F REDRIC K M 1SLE H LISSETTE NUNEZ S URY A O UINONE S A REL Y R A M O S J ULIAN A S T U M P P D AN E A V ANDERVELDE N S TAF F P HOTOGRAPHER S A M I R A E L-KHAOUL I The Cougar Chronicle is published twice a month on Tuesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes 1,500 copies across 13 stands positioned through out the CSUSM campus. All opinions and letters tothe editor, published in The Cougar Chronicle, represent the opinions of the author, I and do not necessarily represent the views of The Cougar Chronicle, or of California State University of San Marcos. Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of The Cougar Chronicle editorial board. 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Crawford explained his five-year plan for diversity which included changes in curriculum and staff diversity composition in order to be pragmatic andT broaden the-meaning of diversity. Professors and some students questioned how this talk would be put into action during these tough financial times. Professor Marisol ClarkIbanez of the Sociology de- O partment questioned where the resources are coming from when there aren't any to give. Clark-Ibanez is the program coordinator for the Ethnic Studies minor; she stated she only receives $1,060 annually for the program. Crawford's five-year plan for diversity is due to President Haynes late this spring. In the meantime, CSUSM faces economic challenges, a 60:40 ratio of women to men and a growing awareness of diversity. There is another Diversity Forum today, Feb. 28, noon - 12:5 0 p jn. , in Markstein 103. This semester, History and Global Studies professor Dr. Kimber Quinney, and her History 393 students took advantage of a mentoring opportunity working with high school students at High Tech High School. Alongside teacher Ms. Michelle Clark, Dr. Quinney teamed the High Tech High's students and CSUSM's History students together in groups and presented their final projects, ¿11 following the theme: Wash. Rinse. Don't Repeat, on Friday, Feb. 17. With the help of Dr. Quinney's class, High Tech High's students compiled an arrangement of videos and interviews to compare historic events, such as the Holocaust, to recent events like the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Their primary goal was to spread awareness to prevent these catastrophic tragedies from reoccurring through media, interviews of Holocaust survivors and spoken word. Junior Jenna Phelps' group dedicated their video to spreading awareness of the injustices in history and how, unfortunately, it can replicate. "Racist comments aren't taken seriously, and we want to show everyone that it isn't okay andjwe need to stand up against it so it won't repeat," Phelps said. Not only did the students of High Tech High benefit from their mentors, but also CSUSM students took advantage of a great opportunity to branch out and experience a different kind of learning. CSUSM student/mentor Bryan Romanelli spoke of his experience working alongside these students. Seeing the final production come together was the highlight of his experience. "Being a mentor was honestly one of the coolest experiences ever. The students cut above the rest, took the bull by the horns and ran away with it. They were extremely dedicated and wer e on top of their work. It was great being able to work with these students for a common goal: to prevent history from repeating itself," Romanelli said. SPORTS NBA Stars shine bright at All-Star game in Orlando A L E X F RANC O STAF F W R I T E R With the NBA All-Star weekend in Orlando, Fla. coming to a close, the 2012 All-Star game came down to the wire in the last seconds of the fourth quarter as the West stars stopped the East stars dead in their tracks. The game began with a March 1 2-1 5 www^susm.edH/vote i11F9IP' fW fWHI H9IMV^Bimi " y il S M K U t Me Mûkv èm 1MVV II iPFHM C V f US f VMÜ R I * l j « • LA Clipper point guard Chris Paul, LA Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant, LA Clipper power forward Blake Griffin, Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant and LA Lakbang with a Nicki Minaj per- ers Center Andrew Bynum. f ormance-led-introductio n The Hast All-Star starters of the All-Star players from were, Chicago Bulls point Both the NBA's Western and guard Derrick Rose, Miami Eastern Conference's, Heat shooting guard Dwyane Starting for the West were, Wade, Miami Heat small forward LeBron James, NY Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony and hometown favorite Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard. The first quarter of the game was filled with the defense-less basketball play we come to love and enjoy during All-Star weekend. There were ferocious slam dunks, and alley-oop dunks from both sides of the court, f ro m Chris Paul throwing it up to Blake Griffin to Dwyane Wade sending it to teammate LeBron James. The West got out to an early lead, a lead they wouldn't surrender f o r the rest of the game, leading 88-69 at halftime. The West's 88 points at halftime now stand as the All-Star game record f o r points in a half. That wasn't the only record that we saw fall Sunday night. Kobe Bryant in his record tying fourteenth All-Star game appearance broke the record f o r most career points in the All-Star game passing Michael Jordan's mark of 262 points. Dwyane Wade of the East registered the third triple-double in All-Star game history with 24 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. Kevin Durant and Bryant carried the West in their win over the East. Durant led all scorers with 36 points; enough to have him voted the game's MVP. Lebron James led the East's late charge at the end scoring 36 points for the East, but also gave the ball away in the closing seconds of the game, sealing the victory for the West. " Can' t turn the ball over like that, I let my team down, but overall it was a great weekend," James said. The weekend came to a close with the West 152-149 victory, which is now the second year in a row they have walked away the winners. �THE COUGAR CHRONICLE / S ECTIO N EDITOR A LE X F RANC O c u ac r ns ot@ mi.o o grhQ .p rs g alc m mm T H E H EAR T BEAT Healthy weight loss CURTIS BOVEE STAFF W R I T E R With summer right around the corner, losing weight to perfect your 'beach body' i s perhaps a top priority. Sadly, too many people are unaware of healthy ways to lose weight and can inadvertently cause more harm than good. With so many crash diets available on the market, it is hard not to get caught u p with them. Unfortunately, they have proven to be ineffective. "They d on' t work and can be harmful to your h ealth/ ' Lea Roberg-Chao, professor of Kinesiology here at CSUSM, said. Many crash diets emphasize maintaining a 1,000 calorie diet or less, which certainly i sn' t safe or effective. The goal is to lose one to t w o p ound s per w eek. aptwo pounds p e r week . "Rapid weight loss is mostly water loss and muscle loss. "The key t6 losing weight is to look beyond going on a diet," Laura de Ghetaldi, professor of Kinesiology at CSUSM, said. One pound is equivalent to about 3,500 calories. Implementing a strategy to have a deficit of 500 calories per day would lose one pound per week on average. 500 calories per day is the difference between a salad and a cheeseburger with fries. Seems pretty easy, not to mention worthwhile, doesn't it? Imagine if you employed an exercise routine with your diet; the pounds would come off even easier. Ideally, this is the goal. Modifying only your diet might prove as an e ffectiv e m etho d f o r w eigh t effective method for weight loss, but utilizing some type of aerobic activity will prove to be more effective. "A healthy diet coupled with a healthy aerobic exercise program where one gets the heart rate up for 30 minutes per day, four days per week, will easily and safely lose one to two pounds per week," de Ghetaldi said. More importantly, crash diets work in opposite fashion of one's goal to lose weight. "They slow down the body's metabolic rate, causing the body to burn calories less efficiently," de Ghetaldi said. Keep these things in mind, and not only will you shed that 10-15 pounds by summer, but you will have created a healthy template that you can follow the rest of your life. Congratulations to the Men's and Women's Basketball teams who both finished their inaugural seasons with wins and earned spots in the A.I.I, conference championships. G o o d l uc k i n p layoffs ! W& k iéi'í''íí ì ìiiiéé Athlete spotlight: Sarah Jackson lartti Ceuitf mt INUMI Mi* ùnto LG TQ BA Pride Center mmmRT 2/14 Men's Golf placed 14 out of 15 at the San Diego intercollegiate Classic 2/16 Women's basketball v,s. Vanguard University JULIANA S T U M P P STAFF W R I T E R As the basketball regular season comes to a close and the playoffs commence, I spoke to Sarah Jackson, three guard, from the Women's Basketball team before the Cougars went to South Dakota for the A.I I. (Association of Independent Institutions) conference championship. Jackson is a junior majoring in Sociology and mi-noring in Psychology who has been playing basketball since she was six-year-old. Jackson's favorite team is the Los Angeles Clippers, while her favorite player being Miami Heat forward, LeBron James. Juliana Stumpp: What is the best thing about playing here at CSUSM? Sarah Jackson: The strong friendships I 'v e made. It's taught me a lot of leadership skills. Basketball keeps me on track with my priorities. J S : In what way has basketball benefited your academics? SJ: I 'v e always been a good student athlete. I know it is student before athlete, -not-the other way—around. Without the grades, I can't play, and basketball is such an important part of my life •Él t« rnùiÊiftltíifr ir «««ili Éaf tftaftfaa unifiât a f a» & fU kr c ta r im fWmmWMm WmRm Wm M m wrntm| M M Sa» D kg * SPORTS 3 FEBRUARY 28,2012 L J48f 61 ® W;88|'59'3 W"j2 | 3 L1-3 I 4 • 2 / H Men's Basketball v,s. Masters University 2/17 Softball v.s. Colorado Christian v.$. Holy Names 2/17 Baseball v.$. Bethesda University {7 innings) that I don't want to lose that because of my grades. JS: What is your practice schedule like? SJ: During season, Mondays through Fridays we practice from 1:45 until 3:45 p.m. Before the season starts we condition from 1:45 to 5 p.m. Off-season, I go to the gym, lift weights and work out. JS: Who is your inspiration? 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Valley City State mm W'Aim^o TvftoritM Quality Math Tutoring at A ffbrdibte , www r ambotutormgror a 760 291 7087 ' ¡•ill ! 1 1 1 �4 FEATURES T H E C OUGA R C HRONICL E / FEBRUARY S ECTIO N EDITOR K YL E M. JOHNSON 28,201a cougarchron.featuras@gmail.com Justin C ampbel l r epresent s CSUSM in DJ s howcas e p art y DJs from San D ieg o universities c ompet e in President's D a y c elebration Lux B oreal' s "LahfB" p resent s p raise d p erformanc e at CSUSM JULIANA S T U M P P STAFF W R I T E R CSUSM students and faculty gathered on campus to enjoy the contemporary dancing in Lux Boreal's presentation of "Lamb" on Feb. 21. This was the first time that the performance was presented at CSUSM as it is typically preformed in many festivals and theaters in Mexico. Phillip Adams, of Australia, in collaboration with Lux Boreal, created the production. The company's name, "Lux Boreal" translates to, "lights from the north." The performance began with a queen-like woman lying in the middle of the stage with six dancers off to the side wearing a black cloth over their faces with feathery sashes over their bodies. In the beginning of the show, the dancer's movements started slow and leisurely, but throughout the performance, the dances became more emotional and dramatic as even some of the dancers started t o c r y . At the side of the stage, there were six red, toy pianos that were played occasionally for the effect of spiritual DANEA VANDERVELDEN STAFF W R I T E R The Wavehouse in Mission Beach played host to a Red Bull-sponsored DJ showcase and President's Day party for Greek leaders and captains from local dorms and sororities on Feb. 19. The top DJs from UCSD, USD, SDSU and CSUSM were invited to the event to compete before a large number of Wavehouse patrons and the DJs' fellow students in attendance. Selected as the top student DJ from Cal State San Marcos and chosen to represent CSUSM in this friendly competition was Justin Campbell. He opened the competition, which ran from noon to 5 p.m., and as per the rules of the contest, he had an hour to spin. After finishing his set, he joined me for a brief chat about the contest, his motivation and music in general. Campbell has been DJing for two years and has been gradually building his reputation by posting his songs online. Mostly instrumental mash-ups (a song created by entwining two other usu"Lamb" w a s honored in ally well-known and preDance Magazine's list of Top recorded songs), Campbell'sr 25 Performances to Watch in music caught the attention of 2009. local clubs downtown, and pretty soon, he was being change. In "Lamb," the shepherdess helps guide her six lambs to the Promised Land. The show included multiple themes including forgiveness, innocence and sin and many biblical references. Eunice Contreras, who played the shepherdess, gave her insight to the meaning of the production. "The sheep have to trust in the path I ' m giving them, because it's the path to salvation. They have to forgive themselves, but they also must be forgiven. You have to ask for forgiveness. You have to surrender to that," Contreras said. At the end of the show, some of the dancers answered questions from the audience. "[Phillip Adams] spent his time explaining his thoughts and beliefs. He didn't give us a direct definition of what the pianos represented. He gave us room for imagination. To me the red pianos represented blood," performer Henry Torres said. ows b^ o ^ ooked ffo rr sshhows. PPerfor' erformances around the downtown scene and at such well known establishments as The House of Blues have allowed Campbell to branch out of San Diego and permitted him to spin at places like Los Angeles' historic Avalon theater, where The Beatles played their first west coast performance. When asked about his musical palette, Campbell says that his taste is quite broad, and that as a DJ, one should be open to all sorts of genres and sounds when composing a piece. This speaks to his ultimate goal as a DJ which is to keep underground music creative. As the party went on and the other DJs completed their respective sets, it ultimately became the audience that would decide the winner through applause and cheers. As the roar of the crowd was gauged, it was determined that the winner of the STAFF W R I T E R The traveling film festival LUNAFEST is making a stop at CSUSM on Thursday, March I at 6 p.m. LUNAFEST is a short-film festival with works made by, about and for women. Established in 2000, LUNAFEST is dedicated to sharing stories of women through film and spreading those connections through the traveling festival. According to the LUNAFEST website, the festival has spread to more than 150 screenings in North America with over ninety filmmakers featured so far. Since its foundation, the festival has raised nearly $1.2 million. At this year's festival, nine films will be presented, showing the diversities of community. The shorts will illustrate different genres and content, all of which are representative of women. The festival will donate — Right and Below: CSUSM student, Justin Campbell, performs his set at The Wavehouse in Mission Beach. Photos proided by: Tom Nguyen. I InFonna+ional Day Women's Center to host film festival REBEKAH GREEN showcase was Justin Campbell. It came as no surprise that CampbelFs skills triumphed, but it still came as a very welcome victory for CSUSM to overcome their big-time rival schools. To hear some of Justin Campbell's music, visit http://soundcloud.com/ jcam8989. all proceeds and ticket sales from this event to various charities, including the Breast Cancer Fund and the ASI Women's Center. Tickets are available at the. ASI Corporate Office andj at the door the night of theî festival. 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T H E COUGAR CHRONICL E / FEBRUARY 2 8 , 2 0 1 2 cougarchron.hKituras@gmail.com Pride Center holds event to rvent approaches issuesi rseqardinq sen-imaaexpectations econsider regarding elf-image , * , . „ ociety e E SURYA Q U1NONE S S TAF F W R I T E R CSUSM's The Pride Center presented "The Distorted Male" on Tuesday, Feb. 21 in association with next week's Eating Disorder Awareness week supported by the three social justice centers on campus. The event consisted of pictures hanging f ro m the ceiling at eye level, depicting different types of male bodies, different statistics pertaining to male eating disorders and different views about male body images . The pictures and statistics were presented in a more engaging way which allowed students to walk around and prised to see students show up to an event and fully engage in discussion about such a controversial topic. An anonymous attendee male body images in society stated that t h e event met exsee these different pictures and what it means to be maspectations. However, the stuand initiate conversation culine or feminine. dent felt that the discussion about them. "I knew it was there, but I stayed at a surface level and After students viewed the didn't realize that it was so wished it was more critical d i ff e r e n t p r e v a l e n t , about the topic. The attendee pictures, "I feel like that's what and it made also stated that the event's e verybod y we need to do more on me just re- style was interactive and the present inthat people who attended were campus, like create an at- alize troduced mosphere where everybody body image nice and welcoming overall. t hemselve s affects so feels like they can talk At the end of the discusand sepa-Kevin Chatham, Event much of how sion, The Pride Center staff rated into we see ourSpecialist of LGBTQ A encouraged attendees to take teams in orselves and the time to look at mirrors m mmmmmmmm m der to play how we see placed by the door and with a game that each other, markers, write a phrase statwould be considered the ice even subconsciously," Kevin ing something that they love breaker, Chatham, Event Specialist of about their bodies. Later, after light snacks the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, "I feel like that's what we and drinks, everybody gath- Transgender, Questioning need to do more on campus, ered to engage iri a lengthy and Allies (LGBTQA), said. like create an atmosphere discussion about common Chatham went on to say where everybody feels like misconceptions regarding how he was pleasantly surthey can talk," Chatham said. Leap Year r eappear s after four-year absence The recurrent day returns for scientific and mathematical obligations timeanddate.com, "It takes calendar would lose about 24 the Earth approximately days. The day has not always 365.242199 days (a tropical Feb. 29 has been reinstated year) to circle once around been the subject of a flawless system, beginning with its into 2Q12 calendars for a sig- the Sun." Without {he -additional introduction. nificant purpose. 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While it was in Rome that Caesar introduced the Leap Year, there are many traditions and customs associ- y ou ha JULIANA STUMPP amount of toppings, varying from cheeses to meats a nd . Flippin* Pizza opened a vegetables. The prices f o r new location on South Twin the 18-inch custom whole Oaks Valley Road on Feb. 1, pizzas start at $14.50 for the providing CSUSM students "Cheese Pie" with an extra and staff members with a $2 for each topping. Flippin' convenient location. Pizza also offers their classic As I walked into Flippin' red and white pies for $19 Pizza, I was eager to taste each. their New York-style pizza For my night out with and excited to have a pizza friends, we chose the Pesto place across the street from Classic White Pie and split campus. For students who the cost five ways. It was don't have cars, Flippin' Piz- perfect, because we each ate za's location is ideal. two pieces for only about The menu has a large vari- $4.00 per person. ety of offerings at affordable While the franchise also prices for the typical college has restaurants on the east student on a budget. A sim- coast, only five locations are ple cheese slice is $2.25. A currently open in Southern pizza slice with toppings is California. These locations just 50 cents more. are in Carlsbad, Encinitas, If you and your Mends or La Costa, Vista and San Marfamily are especially hun- cos, with a sixth location set gry, 18-inch custom pizzas to open soon in San Diego. are available with a large STAFF WRITER ated with the day from other countries. "St. Bridget struck a deal with St. Patrick to allow women to propose t o men and not just the other way around - every four years. This is believed to have been introduced to balance the traditional roles of men and women in a similar way to how Leap Day balances the calendar," another article on timeanddate.com states. The article goes on to share that in Scotland, it is considered unlucky to be born on Leap Day, and in Greece it is considered unlucky to marry during the entire year and especially on Leap Day. In spite of its occasionally ominous presence for some cultures, the day is typically embraced in many areas of the world with enthusiasm and a cause for celebration. I ntegrate d a rt s p rogra m improves test s core s Elementary students show significant literacy progress K YL E M .JOHNSO N S TAF F W R I T E R CSUSM President Karen Haynes recently announced that the Developing Reading Education with Arts Method (DREAM) program contributed towards improving elementary student test scores in reading by 87 points. The program is a 4-year arts integration program with a nearly $1 million grant received from the United States Department of Education. According to the DREAM website, "The goal of DREAM is to train third and fourth grade teachers to use Jo RSYPr pfec$e visit us at w w w Mt <t&du t md dkk on the "Events" t at.it Ne w pizza restaurant opens i n S a n M arco s visual arts and theatre activities in their classroom t o improve students' reading and writing skills." The program uses this training technique through week-long summer programs and classroom arts coaching with teachers. "We're not taking the emphasis off of reading and math by integrating the arts. We're really supporting it," Merryl Goldberg, Artistic Director of DREAM, said in a video on the program's website. The program is a collaboration of CSUSM, North County Professional Development Federation, San Die- go Office of Education and ten North San Diego County school districts, specifically 141 teachers and 3,000 students. "The arts, because it's at the core of [DREAM], teach creative thinking,, innovative thinking, teach critical thinking, teach how to think outside the box, how to problem solve, how to work well with others. These are skills that are just fundamental to what we need for the 21st century," Goldberg said in the video. For more information on the DREAM program, visit dream.sdcoe.net. �6 OPINION T H E COUGAR CHRONICLE / FEBRUARY 2 8 , 2 0 1 2 c ougarchron.opinion@gmail.co m Shocking salary facts Cal State presidents earn more than Facebook execs D AN E A VANDERVELDEN S TAF F W R I T E R Recent reports from the CSU Chancellor's office have brought some interesting monetary facts to the table regarding the salaries of the CSU system's head honchos. Facebook is undoubtedly one of the most powerful companies on the face of the Earth and in February went public and released the salaries of its employees. Sheryl Sandberg, one of the top executives of this multimedia juggernaut, makes $300,000 annually, stated the initial public offering of Facebook. A hefty sum, but for a top executive of one of the most well-known companies, it may come to us as a surprisingly low amount. The numbers herein reveal to us that at least six of the CSU system's top employees make more than Sandberg on an annual basis including the Chancellor, SDSU president and CSULB president. The average CSU president banking in on $300,541 and nine cents stated the Chancellor's Executive Compensation 2011/2012 report on www. calstate.edu. In addition to that, they also received an extra $60,000 for housing assistance. * Outrage has broken out over these facts from students and other taxpayers alike. The California State Facing Racism and racial slurs in this video, I had many questions when a friend showed me YouTube, the home7of hu- this video. First, where are mor, music, film and artistic their parents? You'd figure talent, as well as the original someone would have taught place of the "It Gets Better" them manners at some point campaign against bullying is in their lives. Also, they're now the home of the most of- from Arizona. If I ' m not misfensive video to go viral that taken, Arizona, like CaliforI have ever seen. nia, New Mexico and Texas, On Jan. 6, 2012, three is heavily populated by the teenage girls from Arizona Mexican culture. It saddens uploaded a video demon- me that a place so diverse strating their hate for the could produce such ignoMexican Race. As a Mexican rant ideologies. Instead of woman, I am infuriated that celebrating diversity, we are these girls hate one culture discouraging people because so profoundly that they made of their differances. this video. As an American, I It infuriates me that one am embarrassed to live in the day, if these girls have chilsame country as these wom- dren, their distorted ideen as I see their views are als may be passed onto our tolerated. As a woman, I am country's next generation. offended. Their ludicrous be- I ' m livid that these girls, havior i sn' t helping us gain when they turn 18, can vote the respect so many deserve. on the lives of my people, I understand that everyone and that they may deny my has his or her own opinions. family the right to live in this However, not even the First country and dismiss their atAmendment of Free Speech tempt at their promise of "the . can justify the hate speech American dream," as empty MELISSA MARTINEZ S TAF F W R I T E R as it may be. Why is if that these views are tolerated? Why do we live in a country that segregates cultures so much? The progress we've made seems minimal to the credo of racism, sexism and homophobia that has become a "norm" within our society; instead of promoting this notion of being "colorblind/' we should be embracing our diversity, rather than blatantly condoning the ignorant racism and hate we can't seem t a extinguish. I am however, extremely proud of the video responses from people of different genders, races and religions who made it clear that though these girls are extremely intolerable, they do not represent the opinions and views of those similar to them. Though the three girls have publicly apologized, this incident shouldn't have occurred at all. S TAF F W R I T E R When Ashley Wardle was admitted to San Diego State University, she must have been expecting a place where all ideas and beliefs were welcomed and tolerated by all - especially by school officials. However, while protesting proposed tuition hikes at the CSU Board of Trustees meeting on Nov. 16, 2011, in Long Beach, Wardle was arrested after students were banned from participating in the closed-doors meeting and forcibly removed from CSU Chancellor Charles Reed's -office. Upon her return to SDSU, Wardle faced an informal hearing regarding her actions. With officials claim- ing her actions violated the school's code of conduct, Wardle risked a formal hearing and expulsion if she refused a two-year suspension. After weeks of negotiations, a settlement was presented to the graduate student: the suspension would not be activated; yet Wardle will be ineligible to participate and hold leadership positions in student organizations . This should boil the blood of every American college student. College is supposed to be an open forum for discussion and the sharing of ideas where the tolerance of said ideas is undisputed. For Elliot Hirshman, the president of SDSU, to even consider suspending a student whom was expressing her opinion is a blatant violation of Wardle's First Amend- ficult economic times, the CSU(s) must compete on a national level for highly qualified candidates to serve as presi- dents of its institutions ." Reed attempted to substantiate the swelling of these individuals' salaries, but at the end of the day, student's wallets are emptier than ever, and when students cannot afford school, they can't attend i t ; Hopefully the 'Board of Trustees' p keeps this in mind, when mulling over the potential ramifications of their next act of greedmongering. . J R | Like or don't like? V Uf* Share your thoughts on our Facebook f m 9 page and see them in Jm M our next issue. Tales from the nerd side: How d ownloadabl e c onten t i s r uinin g g amin g CHRIS GIANCAMILLI S TAF F W R I T E R In the current era of gaming, the amount of downloadable content (DLC) is quickly rising. Unfortunately for gamers, this rise is a double-edged sword. Don't get me wrong—we love new maps, playable characters and added storylines. However, we have a serious problem with paying an extra $15 for something that should have been packaged with the game itself. In some cases, the bonus content is available on the same day the game is released. According to Gamespy.com, "Mass Effect 3" will feature a new DLC storyline available on release day. The DLC is included with the Digital Deluxe Edition, but those who purchase the standard edition of the game will have to pay" extra. Gamers are basically supposed to pay more for something that is ready on day-one. Players also have "Game of the Year" (GOTY) or "Greatest Hits" editions to watch out for. When a game is rereleased with one of these tags, it generally features a lower price and past DLC included. Though this varies f ro m game to g ame r those patient or frugal gamers might want to wait f o r one of these editions. Sadly, not all games are rereleased like this. So paying the f ul l price could become the only solution for some. Publishers are exploiting the wallets of gangers, and it's killing all the f un . For money-conscious college students, an extra $10 or $15 could mean skipping a few meals for video game content that could have been free with purchase. W orld' s w ors t b os s The demise of NBC's "The Office99 t elevisio n series A t SDSU, First Amendment rights need not apply F REDRIC K M I S L E H University Board of Trustees is the group responsible for setting CSU employee salary, decided to bump up the new president of SDSU's salary to $400,000. With tuition and other paid necessities for students skyrocketing in price like the 9 percent tuition increase voted in f o r the CSUSM 2012/2013 school year, it is hard for any elected 'board ' or individual to justify these -salary hikes. Chancellor Charles Reed took a swipe at it anyways, stating within the report that, "Even in dif- ALEX FRANCO head from here. they once had. It has been reported that I personally don't believe In 2005, NBC producer the writers and producers of there is enough of a story and Greg Daniels brought the "The Office" have decided depth to be able to carry this popular British comedy "The to create a spinoff follow- as a long running series. The Office" to American televi- ing the Assistant to thé Re- reason Dwight is such a sucment right to free speech. It seems as though Hirsh- sions. Steve Carell was hired gional Manager, Dwight cessful character is because man wanted to silence all to star and play bumbling Schrute (played by Rainn he meshes and feeds of the dissent by making a public boss Michael Scott and carry Wilson). The show would other characters in the office example of one student — a the television show for seven revolve around Dwight and so well. Also, I ' m a big Jim classic move pulled out of amazing seasons of pure co- his beet farm/bed and break- Halpert (John Krasinski) and any dictator's playbook. Had medic genius. Unfortunately, fast. I ' m not sure why the Pam Beesly Halpert (Jenna the Chancellor and all the after seven and a half sea- call has been placed to put Fischer) fan and would hate Trustees in attendance al- sons of comedic mockumen- this move into action with to see them go and no longer lowed dissenting opinions to tary, Carell left "The Office" the current season of "The pull pranks on Dwight tobe heard, chances are high and Andrew Bernard (Ed Office" still turning out hi- gether. With many of the main Wardle would not have been Helms) took over as Manag- larious episodes and captier of Dunder Mifflin Sabre, vating story lines. My guess staples of "The Office" conarrested. is that they believe the show tracts ending after the seaWe as the students who pay Scranton. Normally, a hit television is not bringing in the view- son, it will be clear where tuition, which translates into the six-figure salaries paid show wouldn't succumb to ers it once did with Carell on the producer^ decide to take the ending of an era; how- the show. And that is their the show with season 8's end to school administrative officials, should have a greater ever, many would agree that problem; they can't have the later this spring. The answer say regarding how much we the Dunder Mifflin Scran- expectations of a Carell-run is simple, resign everybody pay and where that money ton Branch isn't the same. "Office" show. and continue the show as it The producers should un- is, with no spin-off or new goes. Until then, no CSU Though the rest of season system chancellor or presi- 7 and now season 8 have derstand that with Carell's direction taken. With time, I dent should infringe upon proved to be comedy none- departure they were going believe the show can regain the First Amendment rights theless, it is obvious the to lose some die-hard Carell the support and fandom it writers of "The Office" are fans and they weren't going once enjoyed with Carell at of his or her students. desperate to decide where to to generate the viewership the helm. In Ed Helms I trust. S TAF F W R I T E R �SECTION EDITOR MELISSA M ARTINE Z A &E 7 T H E COUGAR CHRONICLE / FEBRUARY 2 8 , 2 0 1 2 cougarchron.arls©gmaîl.com 339*12 // Dissecting // Black Swan "I Now that lovey-dovey month is almost • SURYA QUINONES STAFF W R I T E R ¡behind us, those of us w h o are single c a n l put their lonesome status behind them. I The Women's Center will ¡Here's a five-song playlist designed t o u p - I lift the listener's self-assurance a n d help I be showing "Black Swan" today, Feb. 28 to discuss them g e t their mojo b ack . LMFAO: " I' m Sexy a n d I Know It" This has retro groovy feel with c atch y verses that ! cleverly promote self-confidence. At the I same time, its irresistible vibe manages to be inspirational in its own amiable, flirtatious w ay . • I I I I DJ Class: "I'm the Ish" This spunky, b u o y - 1 ant egocentric song celebrates s elf-con- 1 fidence, but in a g oo d w ay . Jason Derulo: "Ridin' Solo" This sensaJ tional electronic track from DeRulo's self• [titled album is a bou t i ndependence, a n d how should be e mbraced , not frowned I upon. ¡Classified: "All About U" In 2006, MC artist| ¡Classified released his album, "Hitch Hikin' | Muisc." The album's themes include pat-1 riotism, social consciousness a n d diverse attitudes on underground rap. Classified bluntly articulates the ideas of overcomi n g obstacles a n d continuing to hope f or | the best without becoming cynical. Hundredth: "Willows" The Christian melodic hardcore b an d from Myrtle Beach, S.C., celebrates individuality a n d selfawareness in this song a n d how to go from being a follower to a leader. how women are perceived in today 's media. "Black Swan" will be shown as part of their monthly "Sister Cinema" program. This is their third semester presenting Sister Cinema, in which they provide pizza, drinks and a comfortable setting to watch view the movie. Following the movie, there will be a discussion pertaining to the issues and controversies displayed in the film. Even though the movies presented will depict women's lives and their struggles, men are more than welcome to join the event. "Everyone is welcome to the Women's Center; its purpose is to have a place tohang out and build community," Community Dialogue Facilitator of the Women's Center, Alejandra Ramos, said. 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Contact us today! ftflIM jjjfPM ( 800)825-527 8 w ww.apu.edu/explore/education 0S2H graduatecenter@apu.edu Ä AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY AZUSA I HIGH DESERT | INLAND EMPIRE. | LOS ANGELES | MURRIETA ORANGE CÒUNTY I SAN DIEGO | VENTURA COUNTY | ONLINE The comic book corner: Marvelous Marvel events F AIT H O RCIN O S TAP F W RITE R Marvel Entertainment announced three comic events and a special crossover that will create quite a stir in the comic book universe. Thé universe already completed two of its biggest comics, "Fear Itself* and "Spider-Island/' but it isn't quite over for the characters. February's event is ' Th e Circle of Four" which takes place in the on-going "Venom" series. By some strange demonic force, Eugene "Flash" Thompson a.k.a. Venom, must fight with X-23, the new female Ghost Rider, Alejandra, and the Red Hulk, Gen and "Thunderbolt" Ross, to save Las Vegas. The event starts in Venom #13, with four (#13.1-.4) point issues and then concluding in Venom #14. This unlikely team must stop evil before Sin City literally turns into Hell. March is going to be an explosive month when the Avengers Academy gets some new transfer students. The misfit Runaways join for a special crossover span- ning two issues. In addition to the cast, artist Karl Moline will be the penciler f o r those issues. Moline was on the creative team for the "Loners" series, which Avengers Academy team member Julia Powers a.k.a. Lightspeed was affiliated with. Marvel expects a throw down on the west coast when the two collide. In April, two events will surely shake things up. "The Omega Effect" event creates an unlikely team. SpiderMan, Daredevil and the Punisher t ik e on some of the top crime syndicates in order to make sure they do not get their hands on the mysterious Omega Drive. It will take place in "Avenging SpiderMan #6," "Daredevil #11" and "The Punisher #10" with highly acclaimed writers Mark Waid and Greg Rucka working together with Marco Checchetto as the interior artist f o r all three issues. New York will then become the battleground for the "Avengers vs. X-Men" event. It will take place after the conclusion of "Avengers: The Children's Crusade" and "X-Sanction." Most of the fighting will be in the 12-part limited series under the same name of the event while certain series will have issues crossovers with it. Questions rise concerning those who have dual membership to both parties, such as Wolverine and Beast, to see where their true alliances belong. Many teasers are floating around comic shops and on ^ the internet, but Marvel is keeping things in the dark. Several stores such as the f a mous Midtown Comic store in New Yoik have chosen their sides. Special early release parties on April 3 will be held in participating shops around the nation, a day before the first issue of "Avengers vs. X-Men" is out. Ask your local vendor if they will be joining the festivities. For more information on any of the Marvel events, visit Marvel.com. If you want to get a copy of some of the issues, check out your local comic book shop or online vendor. B oo k of the month: Entering the H unge r G a m e s A REL Y R A M O S STAFF W R I T E R Author Suzanne Collins introduces "The Hunger Games", as . the first book to the epic trilogy, leaving readers anxious in completing what seems like a neverending story. Though the series was first released in 2008, the excitement of seeing the games on the big screen is making the series exceedingly famous. Thé plot unravels when a district rebels, causing the Capitol to punish the remaining districts by forcing two teenagers from each of the twelve districts to fight one another in an arena with provided weapons. As part of entertainment for the public, the games are aired live on television. The winner represents their district a s well as receives honor and respect for themselves and family. Children are entered at the age of twelve and THE must fight against the other competitors until only one survives. The main character, Katniss Everdeen, is responsible -for taking care of her mother — J0 and sister, and to do so, she trespasses outside the fences of Disc\ WM trict 12 in order to hunt for food, entering the Hunger Games arena and changing her life foreyer. "The Hunger Games" offers friendship, love and rebelbearable. lion, all within the first Though another book may book of the series. Collins' detailed descrip- seem like a distraction to yodr homework or obligations of the characters and object in the book are so tions, once you begin readspecific, i t feels as if the ing the first page, putting it reader is a part of the rebel- down will seem impossible. lion. You will not be able to Regardless the genres you're eat or sleep without know- most interested in, "The ing what characters Katniss, Hunger Games" is by far the Peeta and Gale will endure best all-around book I have next. The anticipation is un- ever read. HUNGER CAMES S U ZAN N E COLLIN S �8 A &E SECTION EDITOR MELISSA M ARTINE Z T H E C OUGA R C HRONICL E / FEBRUARY 2 8 , 2 0 1 2 c ougarchron.arts@gmail.co m D ay " b y Fofoh Orcmo S t u d e n t fr It's an extra day to s. cep- I f « an ext r a day t o St udy and cat ch up on w k. or Dropping this week I # "Hugo • I 5 Project X: Likely, licentious teen debaucher y REBEKAH GREEN STAPF WAITER MELISSA MARTINEZ S TAF F W R I T E R Tap Gear - Britain" The seventeenth season of Martin Scorsese's latest Top Gear is out on DVD today. film is about a boy named The British series centers on Hugo (Asa Butterfield) who motor vehicles and presents its lives in a train station in content in interesting, quirky 1930s Paris. After his father's and fun ways that attract more death, Hugo takes up his task than just car lovers. The Top in repairing a mysterious broGear series was revamped in ken automaton. "Hugo" is a 2002 and is currently hosted widely praised film by critby Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and ics andfilmlovers. It won six of the 11 Academy Jaibas May. Awards it was nominated for. Pink Floyd The Cranberries Released yesterday is "Roses»" the newest album from Irish band The Cranberries. 'Roses" i s the band's sixth studio album following a iatus of six years (their l a s t ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ B lbum "Wake Up and Smell The Coffee" was released back in 2001). If you are a nineties kid, you may recognize some of their earlier hits includin"Linger," "Dreams" and "Zombie " B "The Wall" is widely seen as one of the greatest (if not the greatest) Pink Floyd album!, First released on November 3 0,1979 , "The Wall" went on to become one of the bestselling albums in the United States and became a certified 23x platinum album. The Immersion Box set of 'The Wall" is digitally remastered, with unreleased material, artwork, photographs and many other keepsakes. A memorable evening is one understatement about the film, 'Project X,' centered around four Pasadena high school students, who lose control over a house party. Produced by Todd Phillips, the film chronicles four teenagers (Thomas, Costa, JB and Dax) while they plan a "get together" at Thomas's house while his parents are out of town that eventually entertains around 1,500 people and literally burns down half his neighborhood. The plot unravels when Thomas realizes Costa posted his address on Craig's List and the night gets a little out-of-hand. So, instead of stopping the party, Thomas drinks more alcohol and takes ecstasy to cope. As far :ROM THE P RODUCE R O F THE H ANGOVE R P ROJECT ) im Bß jk Il ^ Ç r / , ^VRP^Ifttg gÄ M ARC H 2 as a house party, this o n e this with your parents. rules; as far as stories, The nudity and crude and "Project X" is redundant. sexual content make it The typical account of an interesting night that social outcasts throwing also gives it an R-rating, a huge party and sud- resembling more of a denly becoming popular college party than a high throughout high school, school rendezvous. equals the plot of many Though this film makes raunchy comedies. you realize your parties Though the "found aren't half as cool as they footage" style of filming could be, it also provides documented the entire what you'd expect from night of the party, there a racy and wild movie aren't any unexpected that will surely make you laugh out loud. If you're twists in the plot. Producer Phillips (di- into scandalous films, rector of "The Hango- "Project X" is witty, enver" series), doesn't tertaining and surprisdisappoint with scandal ingly compelling. "Project X" hits theatand comedy, though you probably shouldn't watch ers this Friday, March 2. CSUSM SUMMER SCHOOL 2012 June 2 -Augus t 11 " ../'É B •ytt SSM • Take classes at the San Marcos and I cmeeula campuses • Speed up progress toward your degree - Catch up on courses you dropped or missed • Choose from morning, afternoon, weekend arid online courses S n a p t h i s ¡ ca n a n d y o u w il l b e d i i T C t c d t a t h e S u m m * ! - T er m a ox a W a h s ite . (•i* • r*M u ni * I«**I#» w ww .c5usm.edu/el/5umnie r • S00-500-937 7 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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