https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/af1d5f4f92581b849f8a9ac362f1d7d2.pdf 13f987cc98333373c313c4312d2bcc59 PDF Text Text THE COUGAR CHRONICLE I SSU E 7 TUESDAY M A Y 1, 2 0 1 2 VOLUME XXXI X C ALIFORNI A S TAT E U NIVERSITY , S A N M ARCOS , I NDEPENDEN T S TUDEN T N EWSPAPE R F IN D U S O NLIN E ••••••BHHHMM .csusmpride.com Cougor Chronicle on Facebook csusmchronicle on twitter N e w candidate steps up f o r ASX presidential race Nicholas Jaffari replaces disgraced ex-candidate Weaver MELISSA M ARTINEZ STAFF WRITER Page 3 ~ Senior w omen' s softball player, A lyss a Dronenburg, wins one of two female athlete of the year a wards . R ea d where she plans to p la y after g radua t i o n ^ ¿¿$¡1* t*i FEATURES Poge 7 s tu dents participated in C S U S M ' s first cigarette butt cleanup, called " Kic k Butts off CSUSM/' Read just how many cigarette butts they picked up in a n hour. OPINION Page 9 - Is the CSUSM campus too invested in KONY? A&E Ftw food Qfid Page 10 A C S U S M V P A class partnered with H ig h Tech High to raise money to " Kee p A r t A live/ ' Read how the process started a n d thè organization they chose to donate to. for engaging students on the issues that face our campus community both internally and externally. I have worked at the Cross-Cultural Center as a Peer Educator. I also have | worked alongside the Women's Center and LGBTQA Pride Center to create proi s for students, faculty, and staff to create awareness, empower, educate, advance dialogue, and overall promote Social Justice. I am also involved with different student organizations primarily with Kamalayan Alliance as Political Chair. Q: Why did you decide to run for office of ASI President? A: I decided to run for ASI President because I wish to step up and use my experience and knowledge to advocate for students and create a safe just campus community. Q: As ASI President, what are your goals? A: My goals are to first continually promote Social Justice throughout our campus community, second advocate for students so their voices and concerns are heard, and create/support events that enhance our campus community. When students vote for the office of Associated Students Inc. president next week, they'll see a new name on the ballot: Nicholas Jaffari. The thirdyear sociology and criminology major stepped up to run against Scott Silviera after Silviera's lone opponent —business major Matt Weaver — was arrested March 15 on suspicion of stealing 700 students' passwords to swing the vote in his favor. Weaver's case is now under investigation by the FBI and the elections were rescheduled for online voting May 7-10. Jaffari, a 21-year-old p ar ried San Diego native, spoke to The Cougar Chronicle about his interest in running and the goals he hopes to obtain if he is elected ASI president (Silviera was interviewed in our last issue). Question: Can you tell us a little about yourself—including any hobbies and/or organizations you may be involved in? Answer: I am an easygoing individual who is always willing to help people whenever I can. I am a strong advocate for Social Justice and Candidate continued on 2. a ce s i n ASI FCB 5-103. Candidate applications became available on April 11 The ASI special elections, online. Candidates had to being held the last week of attend a mandatory meeting classes, will have many new the following week and the names on the ballot after the applications were due April candidate scandal that de- 20. According to Election clared the original election Code 602, all candidates are results invalid. allowed campaigning two ASI Board of Directors' weeks prior to elections, choice to start the elections which began April 23 and from scratch means that can- will end May 10. didates from thefirstelection Candidate open forums would have to reapply and will be on May 3 and May 8 campaign once again. This during U-Hour at University also meant new candidates Hall Plaza could appear on the voting Associate Executive Dipoll. rector of ASI, Sara GalleThe polls will be open on- gos said, "This election is a line from Monday May 7 at 7 brand new election, and I ' m a.m. through Thursday May hoping that we can have a 10 at 5 p.m. Results of the clean race. I ' m hoping that election will be announced students will still vote even Friday May 11 at noon in though it's during a busy JULIANA STUMPP STAFF WRITER T h e other side is starting to look a little sunny Job prospects for grads getting better ASI continued on 2. CHECK OUT OUR GRADUATION / SENIOR RELATED A R T I C L E S JESSI E GAMBRELL STAFF WRITER Recent surveys sugges| that the hiring rate for gradu-\ ating seniors will be up this 1 year compared to last, but CSUSM seniors are still hesitant and weary about the prospects in the job market. Job Outlook's 2012 survey states that in 2012 employers plan to hire 9.5 percent more new graduates compared to 2011. "Employers will continue to be selective which means that they are more likely to hire graduates with more experience, higher levels of motivation, and a focused interest in their industry," Mike Profita, former Director of Career Services at Skidmore College, said on About.com. time of year." CSUSM student turn out for elections has been low in prior years. Approximately 10 percent of the student population voted in the 2011 elections, according to ASI presidential candidate Scott Silviera. "We actually have more applicants and candidates running than the election in March. My hopes are that is a sign that the students will still continue with their involvement," said Gallegos. During the original March elections, there were 22 people running in total. This special election has 27 candidates. Gallegos said, "We have new faces that have stepped up as well as those who ran in the first election." PAGE 3 - S E N I O R ATHLETE S P O T L I G H T kw W* PAGE 5 - llBl Ëè? T\Mt1 COMMENCEMENT INFORMATION PAGE 8 - A N O P I N I O N PIECE TO ALL GRADUATING S E N I O R S & A COMIC A B O U T THE JOB M A R K E T PAGE 9 - A G R A D U A T I O N S P E E C H P A G E 10 - T O P F I V E M O V I E S F O R R E C E N T The best tip for students about to graduate is to visit your university's career center. Career centers provide a .variety of resources for students including career counseling, internship listings, access to recruitment centers and job networking assistance. "I'm looking (for a job), but haven't found any. The Career Center isn't very helpful, and they should put more effort into helping us out," an anonymous CSUSM senior said. Sunny continued on 2. 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Twin Oaks Valley Road San Marcos, CA 92236-0001 Phone: (760) 750-6099 Fax:(760)750-3345 Email: csusm.cougarchmmcle@gmail.com wwwxsusmpride.com SECTION EDITOR . KRISTIN MELODY T H E COUGAR CHRONICLE / M A Y I , 2 0 1 2 San Marcos Mayor's visit addresses university development c ougarchron.new s9gm ail.co m N e w s cholarshi p p la n w oul d a i d m iddle-clas s s tudent s Bill w ould raise m one y from b usines s taxes proximately two-thirds. "Since the 2003 - 2004 academic year, CSU fees Students may see much have increased by 191 perneeded aid money from the cent, UC fees have increased Middle Class Scholarship by 145 percent and commubills circulating in the As- nity college fees have also significantly... sembly, but corporations op- increased pose the source, closing a tax erod[ing] the dream of higher education for too many loophole. To keep the cost of attend- California families," said ing California universities Assembly Speaker 'John A. and community colleges Perez in a press release. Supporters of AB 1500 and down, the co-author of the bill, Speaker of the California AB 1501 welcome financial Assembly John A. Perez (D- aid coming to middle class Los Angeles), proposed As- students who are not covered sembly Bill 1500 (AB 1500) by low-income federal aid like FAFSA, or upper class and 1501 (AB 1501). The bill would close a "sin- students able to finance thengle sales factor" tax loophole education out-of-pocket. The currently available to busi- * scholarship would be eliginesses operating in Califor- ble to students not already nia with headquarters out-of- covered by financial aid and state. The revenue would be whose family income is undistributed to CSU and UC der $150,000. Opponents of the Middle systems as well as community colleges, cutting cost for Class Scholarship, includmiddle class students by ap- ing large corporations, cite that the source of the funds is more taxation on businesses operating in a weak economy. Businesses say that more taxation may discourage business operations of out-of-state corporations in California. "This policy is intended to encourage firms to produce in California and sell into other states," stated the Legislative Analyst's Office on www.lao.ca.gov, but only functions properly if all states are using the same model. Currently, these corporations elect their own tax category. Closing the loophole would make taxes be based on sales only, not payroll, property or other assets. There are 23 other states currently use this model. California has not closed this loophole, which may be putting it at an economical, disadvantage. Candidate from 1. secure, and supportive campus climate for everyone. Q: How do you feel about the Matt Weaver controversy? A: I am very disappointed with what happened. An act like this creates a lot of distrust amongst students and is very violating for the students whose IDs/passwords were stolen. It is a setback from the work that many in our campus community strive for when it comes to creating a safe and affirming environment for our campus. Q: Did his actions spark your interest in running? A: His actions alone were not the only reasons for sparking my interest to run in this election. His actions did strengthen my resolve to advocate for students and to step up. Q: Was your ID/password among those stolen during the election? A: My ID/password was not amongst those that were stolen, because I had already voted during that election. I still changed my password just to be safe. Q: How do you feel about campaigning for the new elections so shortly before finals week? A: Campaigning so close tofinalsweeks is a challenge but I am still confident and will continue to keep pressing forward. Q: What do you hope you achieve as ASI President? A: I hope to achieve creating a campus environment that continues to promote and advocate inclusiveness, acceptance, equality, and equity. lina and Colton Walsh will be candidates for this new election. Candidates for representatives include Sarah Do, Israel Irizarry, Samuel Robinson, Saul Serano, Anthony Mercadante, Blaine Mogil, Jordan Moore, John Caiozzo, Alex Evzerov and Dominica Ranieri. People running for Student at Large representative include Daniel Cruz, Scott Gordon, Karen Guzman, Kenneth LaLonde and Turner Ward. LaLonde originally ran for VP of Marketing and is now running for Student at Large Representative. On the ASI Election webpage, http://www.csusm.edu/ a si/bod/asielection s .html, there is a link to vote and the YouTube campaign statements for most candidates. K R I S TI N M ELOD Y S TAF F W R I T E R A M I R A E L- KH AOUL I STAFF WRITER Mayor of San Marcos, Jim Desmond, visited CSUSM on April 25 as a part of Dr. Staci Beavers State Politics (PSCI) course. During his visit, he informed students about the inner-workings of local politics in the City of San Marcos and discussed city involvement in current and upcoming developments. Mayor Desmond was elected to his position in 2006 and re-elected in 2010. The mayor stated he makes $15,000 per year and serves on the City Council. As of April 24, the City Council has hired a city manager, starting on June 4, 2012. Both Mayor Desmond and the city manager will be spearheading upcoming developments near CSUSM. "Who's my b oss? " asked Mayor Desmond. "You are, the voters." Improvements to Interstate 78 are being worked on as a coalition between San Marcos, Escondido, and Cal-Trans, The San Marcos Creek District is planned a s . redevelopment into a downtown, just beyond Discovery Street and Craven Road. Funding for these projects rely on the city's sales tax and rental revenues, which are fairly stable. Sunny from 1. With the unemployment rates close to ten percent, it is now a necessity to search for a job before graduation comes around. Before, students would just wait till after their commencement to look for a job. "I was originally going to become a teacher, but my sister got her credential and had no job prospects, so she advised me to change my major. So I went into cosmetology and am going to work at a salon," graduating senior Cabria Camp said. "I'm relying on moving up in my job now, maybe get an internship. I think that it is kind of what you have to do these days," senior Brooke San Marcos Mayor, Jim Desmond, on the CSUSM campus discussing Interstate 78 and- the upcoming community planned around the The Quad student housing. Photo by Amira El-Khaouli. Several students have raised concerns about rental rates at The Quad, the new university housing on Barham Drive. The Quad is a city projeqt, part of the creation of a University District. The entire project will feature university friendly businesses, places to hang out and more pedestrian-friendly streets. The goal is that "you can live there," stated Desmond in reference to both the University District and the downtown Creek District. "You don't have to be as dependent on cars. Our worst problem is the traffic issue." Miller said. According to Campuscareercenter.com, the key to a successful and profitable career search is research and networking. Meet with influential people, get the right information, and get good leads. Ask yourself what you would really like to do and see yourself doing. Find contacts in the area that you would like to work. Get help from people with 'influence'. "I am very excited (about graduating), but I think I am more excited about being an alum and coming back to the CoB A program and give back what they gave to me," graduating senior Jessica Kates said. Q: Your opponent, Scott Silviera, is an advocate for the Civility campaign. How do you feel about the proposal the campaign hopes to present? A: I feel that the Civility Campaign is very good for the campus community because it gives students the opportunity to come together and advocate for each other. Q: I understand you are an advocate for the Pride and Women's Centers, what changes (if any) would you want to make regarding the civility campaign on campus? A: I would add the mission and core values of both the Women's Center and LGBTQA Pride Center to the values of the Civility Campaign to further create a safe, ASI from 1. Running for ASI President are Scott Silviera and Nicholas Jaffari. Vice President of Operations candidates are Yeltsin Gonzalez and Audrey Juarez. Sammi Carr, Oscar Reyes and Cipriano Vargas will be campaigning for VP of External Affairs, while Mason Smith and Grant Lattimore are running for VP Finance. For VP Marketing Jason Gonzales, Eliasar Mo- Clarification In the article, "Candidate reveals other side of ASI scandal," from our April 17 issue, we stated, "Accusations tying Weaver to possible identity theft first arose after the university suspected someone had hacked into its computers and tampered with ASU election files." Instead the term "hacking" should have been described as an illegal use of student passwords. We apologize for any misunderstanding. l oi n o u r / t o f f ! ^„ The Couga r Chronicle is looking for motivated students to join our staff for the Fall 2012 semester. Writers, artists, cartoonists and leaders wanted! Meet new people, get involved on campus a nd a dd a new skill set to your resume. For more info, e-mail: csusm.cougarchronicle@gmail.com �SECTION EDITOR ALEX FRANCO c ougarchron.sportsQgiiK iil.co m Baseball splits in final double header Jennifer M il o a ppointe d against Arizona Christian U niversit y Director of Athletics California State University San Marcos Athletic Director Tom Seitz is leaving the university. Tom has been with CSUSM since 2009. We wish him well in his future endeavors. Effective immediately, President Haynes has appointed Jennifer Milo as the new Director of Athletics. Jennifer most recently served as Associate Director and Senior Women's Administrator of Athletics for CSUSM. She began her career at the University in 2005 as the Head Softball Coach, and also served as Assistant Director of Athletics for Development. Her professional career began at the University of San Diego where she served as the Head Assistant Softball Coach. She has also held the positions of Academic Advisor/Counselor for men's basketball and Assistant Softball Coach f o r San Diego State University. She holds a Master' s degree in Counseling and B A . in Diversified Liberal Arts f ro m the University of San Diego and is completing her Ed.D. at the United States Sports Academy. " I am confident Jennifer's experience and her successful tenure here at Cal State San Marcos, along with the support of the outstanding coaches and staff, will make her a successful Athletic Director," said CSUSM President Karen Haynes. "She is poised to continue and strengthen Cal State San Marcos's emphasis on the student-athlete model. Under Jen's leadership, Cougar Athletics will continue on its successful path." Questions or inquiries can be directed to Margaret Lutz, Public Information Officer. C ougar s close s easo n with impressive "12-5 w i n a n d 6 - 8 l os s JULIANA STUMPP STAFF W RITER Game 1 The Cougars' baseball team beat the Arizona Christian University Firestorm 12*5 on Saturday, April 28. The Cougars scored six runs in the second inning, an additional run in the third, three in the fourth inning, and two in the seventh inning. In the second and third inning, first baseman Kenny Belzer had five RBIs and hit two respective home runs, giving him seven for the season. Trent Jemmett also contributed, with four hits and two RBIs. Frank Charlton was the winning pitcher. He pitched five innings and struck out seven batters. At the top of the sixth inning junior, Seth Smith, replaced Charlton. The Firestorm tried to come back in the eighth inning when they scored five consecutive runs, but pitcher Smith, shut them down in the eighth and ninth innings to secure the win. Senior Spotlight, Women's Softball "Player of the Year"and "Most Valuable Player/'Alyssa Dronenburg M ELISSA M ARTINEZ STAFF W RITER Not many athletes can say they've hit a home run almost every game, nor can they say they were one of two American's chosen to play for a team in the Netherlands, however, Alyssa Dronenburg has accomplished many feats during her softball career at CSUSM. Dronenburg's amazing play and softball accomplishment has made her an astounding player to watch for everyone and with graduation just around the corner; I was able to hear about the life and times of a legend. Q: At what age did you gain interest in softball? A: I have been swinging a bat since I was three, and I have always been very competitive. My dad is *a sport fanatic and taught me when I was very young. Softball arid sports in general are something I love to do. I enjoy playing them, and sports allow me to express my life frustration in a positive way doing something I truly love to do. Q: How long have you been playing? A: I started playing softball at age 8 or but prior to that, I played baseball and made the switch to softball because I was discriminated against over my gender. [,...] In middle school, I began playing more competitively then, mostly traveling to L.A. to play with better competition. Q: When did it become Everyone in the Cougar starting lineup got at least one base hit. The win lifted the cougars record to 2719. Game 2 The second game in SaturL days double header was less favour- Frank Charlton was the winning pitcher of game one in the double threw :fiveinnings a even b able for the header.aHehristianfewniversity. Photndbstruck outSstumpp.atters against Arizon C U o y Juliana Cougars.. the Firestorm kept the score At first, it seemed that the team was at 8-6. Despite the loss, the Couin the midst of clenching another victory with Jeremy gars still remain in the top of the A J.I. Conference. Baum's three-run homer in The Cougars will finish the first inning but Arizona Christian came back to score their season with the A J J . Conference Tournament on one run in the second, three in the third and four in the May 2 and at the NAIA National Championship Openfourth. In the bottom of the fourth, ing Round on May 11. The tournament will be the Cougars attempted , to even the score after two held at CSUSM and start in runs were scored by Jeremy game one against Dakota Baum and Vince Rizzo but State. apparent that softball was a big part of your life? A: I think it became apparent to me in high school because I could not partake in the same social events, parties, beach trips, concerts as my group of friends because I was playing high school softball and travel softball (in off-season) as well as soccer and field hockey. Q: Do you wish to continue your softball career professionally? A: I am leaving on May 30 to play for semipro team U W in the Netherlands. Q: What was your best experience playing softball? A: My personal best softball experience was opening day of the new softball field on campus at CSUSM, three years ago. There was a great crowd of students, friends and family supporting us. We ended up beating Redlands University, a very good division III team. I hit two home runs my first two at bats, and that was very exciting. Q: In what ways has playing softball shaped your life? A i l believe softball and athletics in general have made me into the person I am today. It has taught my work ethic, discipline, and leadership skills which I am using currently in the work force, as well as open many opportunities such as playing softball in Netherlands and gaining, great lifelong friends through all the team mates I have had. Q: Has your family influenced you to be athletic? A: My parents have always encouraged extracurricular activities to keep me busy as a kid. However, I decided Athlete continued on 4. L 2 3 W 4 1 4 / 2 1 W omen' s Softball v.s. Patten W 5 2 W 9 1 S lee p D eprivatio n Sleep is a topic overlooked and is often compromised to complete unfinished tasks and engage in unnecessary activities. A survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that one-third of adults in the United States report getting inadequate amounts of sleep. * The college population is even more effected by sleep deprivation, as portrayed in a study at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota. The study, which can be found online in the "Journal of Adolescent Health", reported that 70 percent of college students fail to get eight hours of sleep per night. Eight hours of sleep per night is recommended for adults and college students, as reported by the CDC. This recommendation increases when your brain is utilized more often; however, this suggestion rarely becomes reality. During finals week, sleep becomes more important; however, sleep deprivation is more common during this period. Of the 1,125 students in the study, 20 percent pulled all-nighters at least once a week to keep up with academic tasks. Sleep deprivation presents an abundance of problems. " 4 / 2 2 M en' s Baseball! v.s. La Sierra W 7 2 W 17 3 4 / 2 2 W omen' s Softball v.s. Simpson L 2 7 W 6 2 4 / 2 3 W omen' s Softball v.s; William Jessup W 1 1 ; 3 , |F J W 7J0 4 /2 7 M en' s Baseballl v.s, Arizona C h . L W 1|5| 9 FTL 4 / 2 8 M en' s Baseballl v.s. Arizona C h . W CURTI S BOVEE STAFF W RITER Coach Dave Williams and Female Student-Athlete of the Year/. Softball MVP, Alyssa Dronenburg. Photo courtesy of Sierra Lansing from www.csusmcougars.com. . 4 / 2 1 M en' s Baseball! v.s. Fresno Pacific 12 5 L 6 . 8 FOR 2 ,OIl/ l According to the National Sleep Foundation, short Men's Baseball MVP: A nthon y Renteria sleep duration is linked with: •Increased risk of motor veMen's Golf MVP: hicle accidents. A d a m t ora n •Increase in body mass index—a greater likelihood of Women's Golf MVP: obesity due to increased apTess Russell petite caused by sleep deprivation. •Increased risk of diabetes Men's Soccer MVP: and heart disease. J ak e Kaiser •Increased risk of psychiatric conditions including depresWomen's Soffball MVP sion and substance abuse. * •Decreased ability to pay attention, react to signals or Student-Athlete of the Year: Alyssa D ronenbur g remember new information. Furthermore, sleep deficiencies will interfere with Women's Track work and school, likely & Field MVP: decreasing academic perAshley Jsames formance, according to the National Institutes of Health Women's Volleyball MVP: (NIH). Nichole M a y For healthy brain function, sleep is essential. Your brain utilizes sleep to function corWomen's Cross Country MVP: rectly and prepare for the folSuzanne Cornwell lowing day. New pathways are being created to help you remember information and become more efficient when Male Student-Athlete of the Year: retrieving that" information, Austin C olema n per the NIH. The correlation between sleep and academic performance is obvious. DecreasSportsmanship Awards: ing procrastination and allGeoff Landry S c nighters will likely causes a P ano s Kotseifas positive spike in your grades, along with boosts in energy ana mood. Highest GPA Award: W omen' s Golf (3.38) �4 SPORTS Vn| i | i HOME GAMF^ Wednesday, May 2 - 5. Baseball participates in the A.M. Conference Tournamaent. TimeTBD Saturday, Aug. 18. Women's Soccer plays against CSU Domínguez Hills at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18. Men's Soccer plays against CSU Domínguez HiHs at 5 p.m. 1 tU O U O M lKliSM /A l f l L l iTf l TR I F l I ACCOMPLISHMENTS Women's VoMeyball Wins AJ.I. Conference Tournament (29 wins, 3 losses) Women's Soccer wins A.Li. Conference Tournament (1$ wins, 4 losses, 1 tie) Women's Cross Country wins A.I.I. Conference Tournament, places 1st In NAIA Women's Basketball wins A. 1. . 1 Conference Tournament (18 wins, 15 losses) Women's Golf places 2nd lit A.I.I. Conference Tournament Men's Soccer wins A.I.I. Conference Tournament (10-wlns, 7 losses, 1 fie) Men's Cross Country wlns AJ.L conference Tournament, places 2nd in NAIA Men's Golf places 2nd in A.I.I. Conference Tournament Good luck to the Women's Softball team and Men's Baseball team In their quest for an A.M. Conference Tourna* ment Championship Athlete from 3. athletics were something I wanted to pursue further and play in college. Both my mom and dad have always been supportive in taking me to all of my practices and games. As well as working on their own to help me grow into a better player both mentally and physically. Q: What kind of support have you received during your Softball career"? A: Athletic staff has been very supportive at CSUSM. Academic support has been very helpful too. [..J The professors are, for the most part, very understanding and supportive. Q: What are some negative experiences you've had while playing softbail? A: Last year, coming in fourth place was very rough on all of us. To make it that far at the National Tournament and lose was very disheartening. However, this year my senior year I think our team is even stronger. We have a much deeper pitching staff, strong defense, and a destructive batting line-up 1-9. Q: What will you are re- SECTION EDITOR ALEX FRANCO T H E COUGAR CHRONICLE / M A Y I , 2 Q I 2 c ougarchron.sportsQgm ail.co m Where dreams crumble, Fallen Angels, slumping Padres, and legends are made, and scorching Dodgers MLB SoCal w rap-u p for April 23 - April 29 the n B A playoffs . ALEX FRANCO STAFF W RI TER The NBA playoffs are set and are in full effect. After a long, tumultuous labor disagreement to begin the season, the playoffs are finally here with 16 teams taking aim at the grandest prize in the league. In the western conference, the number one seeded San Antonio Spurs began their run to the finals with a 106-91 victory over number eight seed, Utah Jazz. The number two seed in the western conference belongs to scoring champion Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder, as they take on the defending champion Dallas Mavericks. The Thunder narrowly escaped the Mavs on Saturday as Kevin Durant's last second heroics propelled them to victory. The Los Angeles Lakers are the number three seed and defeated the sixth seeded Nuggets behind Andrew Bynum's record 10 blocks to take a 1-0 series lead. Another Los Angeles team made history this weekend when the fifth seed Clippers erased a 27 point deficit in a comeback for the ages to defeat the fourth seeded Memphis Grizzlies. The Eastern Conference side of the playoffs saw just as much excitement and controversy as the West did. It began with the number one seeded Chicago Bulls beating the eight seeded 76ers but ultimately losing something more valuable than the game, when reigning MVP Derrick Rose tore his ACL late in game one ending the postseason for him. Fourth seeded Boston Celtics were never able to catch the fifth seed Atlanta Hawks v as they were defeated 74-83. The sixth seeded Orlando Magic upset the three seeded Indiana Pacers, surprisingly defeated them 81-77 without star player Dwight Howard on the court as he is still out with injury. Finally, LeBron James and the Miami Heat look to return to the finals like they did in 2011 with hopes of a different result than what they were given that year. They defeated the New York Knicks, handedly in a 100-67 rout with LeBron powering them with 32 points. The playoffs continue today with the Hawks vs. Celtics, 76ers vs. Bulls, and Lakers vs. Nuggets all on the schedule tonight. to go anywhere this season. The Angels lost 5 of their 6 The 2012 Major League games this past week being Baseball season has begun shut out twice. The San Diego Padres have to take shape as the World Series contender's separate also not fared well this seathemselves from the post- son posting a 7-16 record so season pretenders. Let's take far. The lack of run produca look at how the Southern tion and hitting has plagued California teams have fair the Padres this season. They a month into this still very were 2-4 this past week, but never scoring more than 2 young baseball season. The Angels thought to be runs in any of their games. playoff favorites have really The Padres offense must struggled to get anything go- generate some form runs if ing offensively this season, they are to help their seventh sputtering to a dismal 7-15 best team earned run average record so far. The much pub- (ERA) win any games this licized offseason pickup; Al- year. bert Pujols has yet to get his Finally, the Los Angeles feet off the ground this sea- Dodgers have picked up son, struggling to hit a single right where they left off last homerun this season. Pujols season, winning 4 of their 6 is going through his worst games last week to improve homerun drought of his ca- their NL west leading and reer, failing to go yard in 109 league best 16-6 record. The consecutive at-bats and hit- Dodgers have been hitting ting a very low .216 batting on all cylinders this season average. Pujols must be the scoring whenever they need feared batter he was in St. to and shutting down the opLouis if the Angels are going ponents hitting whenever ALEX FRANCO STAFF W RI TER Colts/feeling Luck-v with number one overall pick Indy drafts QB, Luck with number 1 pick in 2012 NFL draft ALEX FRANCO STAFF W RI TER The road to the 2012 NFL season officially opened last Thursday night, with NFL ceiving your bachelor's de- it is fun and exciting and commissioner Roger Goodgree in? sometimes very heated, and ell announcing the newest A: I will be receiving my I would really love to be on player to enter the league. It has been known since the bachelor's degree in Political that side of politics. Science. Q: We discussed how season ended last December Q: Why did you chose you'll be going to play for who would choose number that/those major(s)/minor? the Netherlands after grad- one overall, the Indianapolis A: Ever since my junior uation. How do you feel Colts. It has also been know for the past 2 weeks what the year in high school, political about this opportunity? science and the excitement of A: I am very excited to Colts had intended on doing politics has been an interest be going to the Netherlands with that first pick, and that of mine. I grew to love being to play for a Semi-Pro team was to choose the quarterinvolved and studying the U W . I am going with alum-' back from Stanford, Andrew process of politics and seeing ni Brenna Sanberg, who was Luck. how one can make a differ- our all-American pitcher last The Colts have been on a ence. [...] Political choices year. I am excited to repre- mission to rebuild their franare going to affect your life sent for San Marcos athleti- chise for the future since they and Americans have the right cally while also showing I decided to release their hall to vote to protect their liber- am intelligent and a nice ties. I also choose this major person. because I see myself in the Q: How has your experifuture making a difference in ence playing for CSUSM others' lives through political changed/helped you decisions. through college? A: I believe I have matured Q: What are some of your career goals for after you as a player and a student at CSUSM. I have stepped into graduate? A: After I graduate I plan the captain role the last two on pursuing my master's years at CSUSM, and I be(maybe in Europe) continu- lieve softbail has helped me ing my study of political become a better leader. Also, science, maybe going into I have learned discipline and international relations. After [gained] a strong work ethic, my master's, I see myself which has helped me on the working on the presidential softbail field. campaign addressing social . issues. I love campaigning; TIMI M CHRONICLE m í j® ®i m m needed. Matt Kemp leads the way for the Dodgers' offense and makes his early case for league MVP as he leads the league in homeruns (11) and batting average (.425) and is second in the league in RBIs with 24. The dodgers pitching staff has also helped them dominate opponents with a team ERA of 1.73. The season is far from over, anything can change from here to October; let's hope for Angels and Padres fans some things do change. of fame quarterback, Peyton Manning this winter. Indy hopes to have struck gold again with Luck at quarterback and produce the same results Manning did when they chose him number one overall back in the 1998 draft and went on to win a record, four league MVP awards and a Super Bowl title. Luck wasn't the only quarterback taken right away, the Washington Redskins also fulfilled their QB troubles and drafted Heisman trophy winner, Robert Griffin HI with the second overall pick. The first round saw its fair share of teams trading in order to draft the player they covet the most. The Cleveland Browns, nfl Jacksonville Jaguars, and Dallas Cowboys all traded up in the draft Thursday night to draft, running back Trent Richardson, wide receiver Justin Blackmon, and cornerback Morris Claiborne, respectively. This year's draft marked just the fifth time in the draft's history that two quarterbacks were taken one and two overall, with Luck and Griffin HI being chosen. We won't know just who was worthy of their selection until the season begins this fall when the men are separated from the boys. For complete results of this year's draftees and complete analysis, please visit espn. com or nfl.com. RIB1 �SECTION EDITOR KYLE M. JOHNSON Twenty-first annual commencement ceremonies will take place on M a y 18 a n d 19 W ha t could you be buying instead of cigarettes? JESSI E GAMBRELL STAFF W RI TER road trip tuition concert tickets dinner with friends D on' t blow it away. T h e average s moke r spends $ 1800 a year on c igarettes . Put d ow n your cigarettes and buy a trip to E urope.. . or a new c omputer ! Want to quit smoking? Make an appointment with a provider at Student Health & Counseling Services (760) 750-4915. Visit us online for tools to quit http://www.csusm.shcs F o r f rç e help quitting, caln al I8OO-NO-BUTTS [ 0 2012 , D epartmen t o f P ubli c H ealth . T hi s m ateria l may riot b e r eproduce d o r d isseminate d w ithou t p rio r w ritte n p ermissio n f ro m t h e D epartmen t o f P ubli c H ealth . I U N I V E R S I T Y OF S T . A UGUSTIN E Poit^t tu\ FEATURES^ T H E COUGAR CHRONICLE / MAY I , 2 0 1 2 cougarchron.features@gmail.com yow our COST direction. W ed , M a y 9 , 2 01 2 7 :0 0 p m - 9 :0 0 p m S a n D ieg o C ampu s 7 0 0 W ind y P oin t Dr S a n M arcos , CA 9 206 9 Join us for an information session to learn how a career in physical or occupational therapy could change your life. Attend our information session in San Marcos, CA to learn about why the University of St. Augustine (USA) is the best choice in physical and occupational therapy education. USA Is a graduate university that focuses solely on health s ci education. It is our mission to provide professional development to health care providers through innovative and Individualized education. We look forward to meeting you and sharing with you all that our University has to offer. e nce For more information about our upcoming info session or to RSVP to 0ffei|d an event, please visit us at www.usa.edu and About 1.800 students will be participating in the CSUSM commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 18 and Saturday, May 19. There will be four separate ceremonies: The ceremony for the College of Business Administration will take place on May 18 at 10:30 a.m., followed by the ceremony for the College of Sciences and Mathematics at 4:30 p.m. On Saturday, May 19, the ceremony for the College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences will take place at 9 a.m., followed by the ceremony for the College of Education, Health and Human Services at 3 p.m. "This is the first year that we are having the commencement by college; before the students just lined up, but now they will lineup by major. We also have something new this year that each college will be following their gonfalon, (flag of each college) to the stage," Manager of Resources and Strategic Initiatives, Monique Schlichtman, said. The agenda for the ceremonies will be: -Processional -Grand Marshal -Student Grand Marshal -'America the Beautiful' -Welcome and Introductions -University Awards -Special Remarks -Conferring of Degrees -Recessional The seating will be first come, first serve, with the Common Etiquette being immediate family only (10 or fewer). The ceremonies, which will be held at Mangrum Track, will be filmed for those unable to attend. Multiple organizations and operations throughout the school will be participating in this year 's commencement ceremonies. "I am very excited, super excited. My class (College of Arts, Humanities, Behavioral and Social Sciences) is going to be the biggest with 800 students. I just can't wait to be done," Nancy Rossignol j graduating senior, said. Making plans for summer staycation in San Diego JULI AN A S TUM P P STAFF W RI TER It's time to whip out that Alice Cooper record of "School's Out" and splash on the sunscreen, because summer time is right around the corner. While the weather has given off the appearance of summer, it is all the free time to go to county fairs, concerts and events that really make it feel like summer. Here are some activities to do this summer in the San Diego area. Cricket Wireless Amphitheater: Located in Chula Vista, this venue has a lot of big name musicians all for a reasonable price. The amphitheater has lawn seats available starting at $25, depending on the headliners. Upcoming performances at the venue include the Channel 933 Kickoff, Sugarland, Skrillex, Vans Warped Tour, Big l im e Rush, Linkin Park and Jason Mraz. San Diego County Fair in Del Mar: The 2012 fair will be held from June 8 to July 4. They will be closed all Mondays with the exception of July 2. The fair's theme for this year is "Out of this World." Toyota will be sponsoring a concert series wkh artists such as Cobra Starship, Demi Lovoto, Cody Simpson, Hot Chelle Rae, Kenny Loggins, Scotty McCreery and Train. Tickets for the concert series are different from admission for the fair. Concert tickets vary from $15 to $40. Children ages 5 and younger are granted free admission, while kids from the ages of 6 to 12 have free admission on Tuesdays. Adult tickets are $12 each. Temecula Balloon and Wine Festival: From June 1-3, Temecula will be holding their annual festival at Lake Skinner. This year, concert headliners are Lifehouse Ä Friday, June I Wednesday, July 4 Sowm dosriMonéays, except Jufy Î and Gloriana. There are different ticket packages including Cabana Club, Food & Wine Pairing and General Admission. Throughout the weekend, there will be balloon rides starting at 6 a.m. until 9am. The flights are around $210 per person and last for an hour. Amusement Parks: SeaWorld in San Diego has all types of specials during the summer, such as extended park hours and firework spectacular. There are also the returns of Shamu Rocks nighttime show, Sea Lions tonight show and Cirque De La Mer. At Disney California Adventure, Car Land will be opening this summer. Car Land will include Radiator Springs Racers and Mater's Junkyard Jamboree, inspired by the Pixar movie "Cars." Petco Park: Not only are there many festivals and concerts, but its baseball season. Support your San Diego team by spending an afternoon at Petco Park. Over summer, the stadium will have many themes, including 80's night, Beerfest, US Navy/Army Appreciation and Dog Days. Ticket prices start at $15 depending on the seating chart. San Diego Civic Theater: This summer, many Broadway-originated plays are coming to San Diego. From May 8-13, "Chicago" will be featured and "Wicked" will start its production from June 20 and end on July 15. Ticket prices range from $40 to $150. HAVE A S AF E A N D H APP Y S UMME R �6 FEATURES SECTION EDITOR KYLE M. JOHNSON T H E COUGAR CHRONICLE / M A Y I , 2 0 1 a c ougarchron.faaturesQgmail.co m Two authors featured at Proud Steps The LGBTQA P rid e Center p resent s c ampus-wid e andridel Walk campus P trave through MELISSA M ARTINEZ STAFF W RITER The LGBTQA Pride Center will be hosting a campuswide Pride parade on Tuesday, May 1 from noon to 1 p.m. Last month, the Pride Center dedicated April to "Gaypril," celebrating the LGBTQ community with daily activities held either in the center or on campus to expand support and welcome students to daily events and educational programs. Since the first Pride Parade held in New York in 1969, the parade has traveled all over the country, allowing members of the LGBTQ community and allies to exhibit their support. The annual parade is held in numerous regions to demonstrate. the necessity of fundamental human rights being extended to individuals who identify as LGBTQ. CSUSM's first Pride Walk will begin outside of the Commons building at noon towards Palm Court for a photo and continue towards Library Plaza, in which the capacity will be co.unted. LGBTQ Pride Center director, Robert Aiello-Hauser explained the purpose for the campus-wide march. "May 1 is an opportunity for campus to live up to the university's mission and vision and the core values" of an inclusive community. There are a lot of allies that 'talk,' but to visibly see individuals showing support for students at CSUSM will say and mean a lot to the community," Aiello-Hauser said. He went on to say that being an ally is important, especially when support is necessary to obtain human rights, such as marrying someone of the same sex or demonstrating love publicly. Showing ally-ship is much more than promises; it is visually demonstrating support, even when it may not be convenient. semester's final CWLS event K YL E M .JOHNSO N S TAF F W R I T E R On Thursday, April 26, authors Craig Santos Perez and Susan M. Schultz performed readings of their respective works for the final Community and World Literary Series event of the semester. After being introduced by Mark Wallace, Perez stood before the audience and requested that everyone in attendance boo and heckle him, all of which he filmed to post on his Facebook. Before beginning his reading, Perez shared how he moved from Guam to California when he was in high school, and that he used poetry as a means to stay connected to his culture. "That's why poetry's so important to me; it kind of connects me to home," Perez said. The first poem read by Perez, from his unfinished, third book, was largely about SPAM,the canned precooked meat product, and its significance in his culture/However, Perez later revealed that the poem consisted entirely of found language, meaning that none of the words in the poem were his own, but a compilation of phrases he found while researching the product. Perez then read from his book " Unincorporate d Territory [Saina]." He introduced the excerpts to be read a s influenced by paddling classes he took when he was an adolescent, and the important role of canoes in his culture. Wallace then inLeft, Susan M. Schultz and Right, Craig Santos Perez. Photos by Kyle M. Johnson. troduced Schultz, who spoke to the She then shared about read- led to her writing about foraudience about the influence her mother's Alzheimer's ing primarily two children's getting. books to her kids, "Are You The readings were foldisease has had on her writing, namely her books "De- My Mother?" and "A Mother lowed by a Q&A in which mentia Blog" and "Memory for Choco," and how she de- members of the audience Cards," the latter of which cided to create a hybrid reim- and the featured authors consists of prose poems that agining of the two to tell the spoke about such topics as story of her own mother. the use of social networkfit on index cards. Schultz concluded her ing and blogging to expose For Schultz's first reading, reading with selections one's work to the public, the she read from a transcript of dialogue between two Alz- from "Dementia Blog" and form and placement of wor9s heimer's patients in a clinic. "Memory Cards." She stated in poetry and the balance of The piece is titled "Love in how it is interesting that her language when writing bilinobsession with memory has gually. the Time of Alzheimer's." 8«SliS®pltt® CSUSM SUMMER SCHOOL 2 01 2 June 2 - August 11 • Take classes at the San Marcos and Temecula campuses • Speed up progress toward your degree • Catch up on courses you dropped or missed • Choose from morning, afternoon, weekend and online courses w ww.csusm.edu/el/summe r • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • WÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ IliMiPWBM • 800-500-9377 �SECTION EDITOR KYLE M. JOHNSON c ougarchron.featuras@gmail.co m CSUSM hosts first cigarette butt cleanup CURTI S BOVEE STAFF W RI TER On Friday, April 20, a group of 41 student volunteers participated in CSUSM's first cigarette butt cleanup, called "Kick Butts off CSUSM." Cigarette butts are a form of non-biodegradable litter, meaning that when they are discarded, they stay around. As a result, their presence is seen in streets, drains, rivers, beaches and the ocean, ultimately polluting the environment even further. Students and faculty of the Graduate School of Public Health at SDSU developed original methodology for the cleanup event. This year marks SDSU's 3rd annual cigarette butt cleanup. The event on CSUSM was coordinated by Dr. Devan Romero, assistant professor of kinesiology at CSUSM, and Vanessa Martinez, a senior kinesiology student at CSUSM. Each of the 41 volunteers present collected cigarette butts for one hour, with a grand total of 5 38 9 cigarette butts. "These findings are astonishing as there is already a group on campus that picks up cigarette butts and other campus litter each week and we collected over five-thousand butts in only one hour," Romero said. The purpose of the event, according to Romero, is to: . »Create environmental awareness of cigarette butt litter as toxic waste. •Create a partnership with SDSU to advocate for smoke free environments. •Inform students of the complex problem of cigarette butt waste from an en- vironmental and behavioral perspective. According to the National Institute of Health, by 2025, an estimated 9 trillion cigarettes will be consumed worldwide, while 1.69 billion pounds of butts will wind up as litter worldwide per year. Romero hopes that her research will help to drastically reduce these figures. "My future research will revolve around whether raising awareness of cigarette butts as toxic waste and as a detriment to the campus environment changes litter behavior, ultimately reducing it. Also, whether the impact of knowing the extreme toxicity of cigarette smoking to our environment's health will motivate smoking cessation in the college population," Romero said. Comic By: Stephen Di Padova Cosmetic surgery for summer For cosmetic surgeon Dr. Sherman, the most typical Summertime is a time to procedure for college age get work done. While sum- students is nasal surgery. mer vacation means beaches, "Rhinoplasty is where we bonfires and BBQ for many refine the tip and bridge of college students, others use the nose into a shape that is* the extended break to start or natural," Sherman said. "We complete what may be long- want to take attention away desired cosmetic procedures. from the nose." "Getting work done" has With many cosmetic- surlong been an open-ended geries, technical improveresponse to numerous up- ments allow for a student to grades. Besides cosmetic get back to class in two to surgery, it could refer to less three days. invasive procedures, like BoWith rhinoplasty, Sherman tox, or the noninvasive, such stated, the nose cast comes as doing your hair and nails, off in about ten days, with no or getting teeth whitened. strenuous activity for three "Correction is common in weeks. young people," Dr. Maurice That also applies to breast R Sherman, of the Del Mar augmentation. No swimCosmetic Medical Center, ming for 3 weeks, but your said. bikini-ready body can go to While many procedures the beach in a couple of days. require continuing visits Often, dermatologists ofand can be started anytime, fer procedures that are "presummer is a popular* start- ventative for young people," ing point, to see if results Mesa, manager at AVA Medare a good fit for the season. ical Spa in Carlsbad, said. Athletes with facial trauma "Laser hair removal, Botox might opt for procedures andfillersare popular." during the off-season. Laser hair removal uses AMIRA EL-KHAOULI S TAF F W R I T E R heat to permanently reduce body hair. Treatments are every six weeks, but^ you cannot have recently tanned. Botox and fillers are injections that smooth out lines and wrinkles, for immediate results. "I would offer laser skin tightening as an option to college students, instead of Botox or fillers," liar Soltani, manager of American Laser Center in Carlsbad, said. "When you have better skin it makes you look more alert, less tired and more approachable. As we get older our skin loses its elasticity." It is important to remember that the reasons for cosmetic procedures. vary; for some it's medically necessary, and for some, there are psychological benefits. Yet others might not be happy with results. It is equally important to consider w o à done by licensed professionals . For more information, contact a provider in your area. /VAfefelNb D OUB T G raduatin g soon? sc,"f0 <t % Fast forward your career. 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H �8 OPINION To the seniors F ro m a s uper-senior-to-b e P REDRIC K M15LEH S TAF F W R I T E R It's finally here - graduation, summer, freedom, and sleeping in. No more tests, papers, equations, "What i f... " questions, lectures, and stress. For those who have developed an addiction to coffee and/or other sources of caffeine, services are probably available to help wean you off the stuff. That is, unless you were accepted into a graduate-level program of some sorts. For me, I had too much fun one semester, thus I have to take a fifth year to get my GPA back to a competitive standing. At first, I bemoaned this fate, but I eventually came to a powerful and deeply comforting realization - the economy is still in the dump. Unemployment is still high and the most economically-seund plan at this point is to stay in school as c ougarchron . o pinion@ g ma il .com T H E COUGAR CHRONICLE / M A Y I , 2 0 1 2 long as one can. Suddenly, I was ecstatic about my fate - a fifth year at CSUSM seemed to be a Godsend compared to struggling to find a j o b in the real world. Continuing on into a Master's or even a Doctorate program isn't too shabby of a plan either, as it will only grant me access to more skills and knowledge employers will find vital once the job market improves. So, whilst you all "lucky" graduates are toiling under the weight of real world bills and real world unemployment, I and the other "unlucky" souls will be here toiling under the stress of midterms, finals, caffeine addiction, papers, late-night study sessions, and refrigerators fully stocked with all the ale one can stand. Good luck to you all, and good riddance! Now get out of here! Comic By: Sbephen Di Padova 8 joas you can e a r AS A college graduate & ) S HU T up *t! 6Athan I S TOTALLY REAL, HE TEXTEO ME HIMSELF JUST THE OTHER 9AYÌ 6 ) B A T M A N I S M A P S up, S TO P lying about HIM TEXTING Y6U! joe YOU'RE the liar, joa #6/ YOU! Batman ooes too exist! Seriously! 7) Tales f ro m t h e n er d side: Comic-Con-—is it still w ort h it? C HRI S G IANCAMILL I S TAF F W R I T E R ting into the panel they've been dying to see. Some Comic-Con attendees wait in the room of a panel they don't particularly care for just to guarantee themselves a spot in a later panel taking place in the same room. Those of us who reside in San Diego County will have another problem to face— parking. Although you can purchase a parking pass from the Comic-Con website, they're pretty expensive. Each pass costs around $20 for all day parking j | for one day. H There are i | cheaper lots around the Comic-Con has been a San Diego tradition f o r quite some time now. San Diegans and comic fans from around the world gather for this exciting event every year. Though Comic-Con can be heaven for some, it also has its share of criticisms. For example, buying tickets gets increasingly difficult with each passing c onvention . 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It's time me each tdifing weekend and for reading fhe issvts X to make plans with friends * or to have spontaneous f un . broughf home Unlike winter break, summer X wiih everyone a greaf iummer-be safe ouf fhere. X is a slow season, so catching alio h p everyone af CSUSM reads % e Cougar Chronicle; up on things and with peooe e f because we wrife fhese arficles for you. G o luck f6 fhe plourissa commoln activity. Id od y chedule ooks packe new Edifori - in - Chref, Kriifin Melody and Morgan Hall. this summer, try to organize for time to stop and breathe. You ladies will d awesome/ o Remember that it is okay to Farewell CSUSM. Remember fo work hard, play hard. relax every now and then. -Aihtey Day You made it through another semester and you deserve it. �T H E COUGAR CHRONICLE / M A Y I, 2 Q I 2 cougorchron.opinionCgnHiil.com A graduation speech K YL E M .JOHNSO N S TAF F W R I T E R Class of 2012: Today, I feel that I am justified in using the phrase, "We did it!" While it is cliché and overused, the fact is that we have graduated from college, and for that we can be proud of ourselves. We did it! "It," however, is not just the solitary act of graduating; "it" refers to every individual act that it took to get to this point. "It" is thè incredible amount of hours spent in the classroom, and the even more incredible amount of hours invested in schoolwork conducted at home, in the library, in between work shifts, everywhere imaginable. "It" refers to the struggle to find the necessary classes in specific time slots to fit your schedule. "It" refers to the tuition increases, which took place even after you had already paid off your semester fees. "It" refers to paying seemingly ludicrous amounts for a parking permit, even on semesters when you only attended class two days a week. "It" refers to overpriced textbooks. "It" refers to showing up to class, only to realize that you didn't check your email where your professor reported that he or she wouldn't be coming to class. "It" refers to showing up to class when the professor didn't even send out an email to say he or she wouldn't be in class. "It" refers to the fact that attending a school built on a hill requires the ascension up countless flights of stairs of varying length and steepness. (However, we now possess defined, youthful calves to show for it.) "It" refers to the dreaded midterms, finals and exams, for all classes, which all seemed to conveniently take place during the same respective week. But, "it" was not all bad. "It" was that sense of accomplishment as you witnessed your Academic Requirement Report gradually filling up, semester after semester. "It" was feeling touched by a professor's desire for you to learn. "It" was that sense of understanding gained regarding your purpose in the classroom. "It" was those people you met, grew close to and endured alongside in the classroom . "If ' was checking your report card to find passing grades. "It" was learning alternate routes through campus to avoid those asking, "Are you registered to vote?" (By the way, if you're not registered, visit sos.ca.gov) "It" was having a professor who posted on Cougar Courses as many excerpts from the textbooks as they legally could. "It" was all of these things; a combination of moments that contributed towards your feelings of stress and anxiety, but also accomplishment; feelings of doubt and hesitancy, but also purpose. And here we are, with something to show for it, something for which we can be proud. At the end of my junior year, I wrote an essay for myself, entitled, "The Best Years of Someone Else's Life." It chronicled my college experience up until that point, and questioned the frequent claim made by some referring to college as the best years of their life. I hadn't felt that and I wondered why. Was it because I spent three years at a community college before transferring? Was it because I wasn't involved in any clubs or fraternities? Was it because I commuted NOW HIRING H UON G (0UCATION4 ' t e W K l l l t l t ; siiB^ftittSiéSiilistfilîSg I 3 'MJÊBÈÊ v We believe every individual with autism and other developmental and learning disabilities has the right to lead a valued, meaningful, and fulfilling life of uncompromised quality in their community. Caregivers & Child Care Workers: Provide care, supervision, training to individuals with autism, developmental disabilities and special needs. Salary: $9.00 - $ l!.00/h r based on Education & E xp . • Flexible Hours On the Job Training provided 1JgpPP !i:i4; l|ii|yr' • Ho Prior exp. Required J o b Requirements: . . . ;| H S/6ED , acceptable driving history & criminal background check, CA Driver's license & reliable transportation. Please visit our careers website to apply: www.teriinc.org Q P OF 2 01 2 •i to school? Was it because the school itself had been labeled a commuter school? All these questions and more led to my further curiosity and I summed up the essay with the conclusion that maybe what I needed was to get involved; meet more people, attend school functions, anything that could contribute towards the so-called "college experience." At the start of my senior year, I began writing for the student newspaper. It was during my run as a volunteer staff writer for the paper that I began to feel a sense of purpose at school. I invested more of my time into making deadlines than I invested in my classwork. And somehow, my grades rose significantly. I felt productive for the first time in a really long time. It made me feel good about myself by instilling within me a step towards finding out why people call college "the best years of their life." I began to imagine the potential of the experience, had I began that kind of involvement upon first entering campus . I imagined it would've been a drastically different experience. If there is anyone reading «Ms this who is feeling discouraged from the college life for any reason, I can confidently say that you can find motivation in putting yourself out there to tackle such and similar endeavors. Motivation is a necessary ingredient to pursue a college degree. Without motivation, you have no desire. Without desire, you have apathy or less. And with that, you cannot accomplish much. You can apply that same theory to life after college. Whether it is in graduate school, finding a job or taking the time to explore the world around you, you must be motivated. This graduation, while it has felt like a long time coming, is just the beginning. Now we must set out into the dark and scary world. But it doesn't have to be ominous and foreboding. As a lover of film, I tend to reference movies frequently. So, I 'l l leave you with this quote said by James Dean's character in "Rebel without a Cause:" "Life can be beautiful." Set out and do your best to make it that. In us is the ability to conquer and restore the world. |N LO N ^ Letter to the Editor The article written by Jessie Gambrell, [Should CSUSM take César Chavez Day off?,] was a great piece that should be considered thoroughly by the leadership at Cal State San Marcos. I, as a student, was wondering why we don't recognize Presidents Day. I am a veteran, and I believe that our founding fathers, such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and -even Abraham Lincoln, all should be recognized on Presidents Day. Once again, [César] Chavez is an inspirational activist who should receive récognition-not overshadow Presidents Day. This country was founded on principles, valués and courage to break away from one of the biggest monarchs this world has ever seen. CSUSM should recognize Presidents Day for years to come and appreciate the freedoms that exist today. -Shane Schneider Are s tudent s incidentally " "glorifying" Kony? K o n y 2012 signs inundate our campus JESSI E GAMBRELL STAFF W RITER On April 23, chalk and signs were put up all over campus essentially "glorifying" Kony. "Kony 2012" the poster says, along with a picture of Joseph Kony, a war-lord from central Africa. This signs were first made to promote the short film, "Kony 2012" from the makers of "The Invisible Children," a different short film documentary that shows the cruel world of children being abducted by Joseph Kony to become soldiers in his army. This film was a huge hit and had a huge following. "Their original documentaries were great, I just don't know what this (Kony 2012) does. I have heard that it is a scam," said student, Tyler Allred. The documentary, "Kony 2012" depicts how the Invisible Children organization intends to capture and get rid of Kony. The signs and other propaganda are a means to raise money f o r "the cause" of "capturing" Kony at last. But there has been much speculation as to where exactly all this money is going. "I kind of think that it [Kony 2012] is a scam. The money, where does it go? I don't know what is going t o do for us catching him," said freshman, Ryan Vaickus. One of the three film makers of "Kony 2012," Jason Russell, was discovered, Thursday, March 15, oh a street corner in downtown San Diego, naked and having an alleged "meltdown" in public. He was arrested and is being treated medically for the incident. This among other "sketchy" instances give reason to doubt the validity of the Invisible Children organization. But this incident also helped the "Invisible Children" and "Kony 2012" videos become more viral, since everyone wanted to know everything involved with the scandal. "I heard it was the most viral video, it seems like a big "trendy" topic. The writing all over the school though, definitely, made me more annoyed with it," said CSUSM staff member, Nick. The signs all over campus, I believe, were at first well intended, but now it seems to have "over-run" the school and that we are getting away from the whole point that they seem to be striving to be making. Some of the chalk on our school grounds even says, "Kony - 2012. Make him famous!" I am not sure who wrote these or if they are even affiliated with the Kony 2012 team, but this I do believe is not what they meant to say. We do not want to "glorify" someone who is a mass-murderer and communist and by saying, "make him famous" no matter how they meant it, is glorifying him. Uninformed students might support who they believe to be a good person for the sake of our misleading public media. I hope that we can see and realize that something has gone wrong and we need to change this. �10 A & E T H E C OUGA R C HRONICL E / M A Y I , 2 0 1 2 Fall into step with Off Centre performance tre performances/This is the 'mainstay' for the dance minor," said dance instructor, This year marks the tenth Dr. Karen Schaffman. year for the faculty and stuThe performance will be dents producing "Off Cen- held on Thursday, May 3 tre," an annual production and Friday, May 4 at 7 p.m. beginning in 2003. "Off in Arts building, room 111. Centre" consists of three There is a $5 suggested dodifferent "lectures" of three nation that will go toward to 10 minute contemporary the Dance Foundation. It is e stimate d dance per= = = = = = that the formances from the "It is a very different shows will d a n c e show this year, it is very be sold out in since alw orksho p held by kinesthetic with many most every show has Dr. Karen unique pieces." - Dr. Karen Schaffman sold out Schaffman. = = = = = = = = = since it The perfirst startformances ed. All lighting will be conwill be presented in groups. The first performance by ducted by Professor Karin eight students will be host- Filijan's TA 305 class, maked by Dance 301 instructor, ing the production a "student Any a Cloud. The second by run" presentation. instructor, Nancy Boskin"I am super excited. This Mullen will be a piece en- will be my first spring dance titled, "I am Sam," being a performance, so it is a lot of more family dynamic type of work, but I think i t will pay scene. The third and largest off. We have a lot of really yet for CSUSM with 25 stu- good pieces this year," said dents will be "Ballet Folk- dancer and choreographer, loico," having two pieces on Sarah Taylor. Cesar Chavez plaza. The dances will be con"It is a very different show temporary, which is defined this year: It is very kinesthet- as "postmodern sensibility, ic with many unique pieces. body awareness, and a blend This year I would say that of different dance practices there are about 60 students combined," according to Dr. participating in the Off Cen- Schaffman. JESSI E G AM BREL L S TAF F W R I TE R SECTION EDITOR MELISSA M ARTINEZ c ougarchro n .artsOgm ail.co m Students raise money to keep art in S a n D ieg o classrooms M OR GA N H AL L S TAF F W R I TE R Instead of spending their Friday night enjoying a movie or out with friends, the students of VPA 380-17 attempted to keep art alive. "It was amazing that everyone worked together and the event turned out to be a big success," participant Brenton Lake said. Starting on Friday, April 20 and ending April 21, the CSUSM students of "Art and Social Change" organized, hosted and curated a student run art show themed "Keep Art Alive," where works of art provided by students from High Tech were auctioned off to the highest bidder. "I'm amazed with the amount of money we raised. I think for sure, that was our biggest accomplishment," participant Tiffany Jackman said. By the end of the event, the class had auctioned off all 26 student art pieces and raised just over $800 to be donated to the CSUSM based CenterARTES organization which is headed by Dr. Merry1 Goldberg and supports and encourages arts education and arts advocacy in San Diego County schools and communities. The "Keep Art Alive" event had a live band, several raffles, free food and several different types of student artwork. Students and parents from High Tech High and CSUSM, San Marcos community members and even Jim Eubank, the original founder of Restaurant Row, came out to donate and support the event. Photos by Morgan Hall. Planning began late February with the help of Marilyn Huerta when the CSUSM art galley in Restaurant Row had an open space to display student work. After guidance from their professor Kristen Moss, the class decided to partner with a group of art students from High Tech High to display and auction off their artwork. Planning took place during the Tuesday and Thursday class meetings and on the Cougar Courses forums. "I think it was pretty ambitious of our class to plan an art gallery event and work with teen art students outside of class, while still juggling homework and [our] personal lives," participant Laura Musgrove said. To make sure that each member of the class could contribute to the event, the students formed several different committees, which had a select group traveling JULI AN A S TUH P P Boston teen, "Denise" alongside Jimmy Fallon as "Sully." After leaving the sketch show, she auditioned for a role on "30 Rock" with "SNL" cast mate, Tina Fey. However, Dratch found it difficult to find work and was commonly hired for unwanted roles, such as secretaries or lesbians, or both. Still, she has made some cameos in Adam Sandler movies such as "Click" and "Just Go With It." Dratch also illustrates her experience meeting her husband, John Wahl, after she was ready to give up on her dream of falling in love and having a family. S TAF F W R I TE R T a p 5 movies for the recent college graduat e KYLE M.JOHNSON STAFF WRITER 1 ."Reality Bites" (1994): While it is often marketed as a romantic-comedy, thisfilmfollows aspiring documentarian Lelaina (Winona Ryder), as she seeks to make meaning of her postgraduate life with the help of her friends and roommates . With an honest plot and a great supporting cast (Ethan Hawke, Ben Stiller and Janeane Garofalo), "Reality Bites" stands as one of the most important films of the 90s. 2."The Graduate" (1967): Considered incredibly risqué at the time of its release, this classic stars Dustin Hoffman as Benjamin Braddock, a recent college graduate with no idea what to do with his life. Ignoring the pressure from his parents to take his future more seriously, Benjamin spends hisfreetime having an affair with the middle-aged Mrs. Robinson, and lounging in the pool. When Mrs. Robinson's daughter comes to town, and Benjamin is encouraged to date her, things get more complicated than they already are. In her autobiography, "Girl Walks into a Bar..."author Rachel Dratch offers an entertaining and humorous read to enjoy during free time or over the summer. Many memoirs nowadays usually include some sort of scandal being exposed about their childhood or a rough time in that individual's life. However, Dratch's book includes universal situations such as dating and her "midlife miracle," a recount of her experience being pregnant at forty years old. A regular performer on "Saturday Night Live" from 1999 to 2006, Dratch played recurring characters like "Debbie Downer" and to High Tech High to work with the students one-Qn-one and give advice on student artwork, ideas and concepts. "Knowing that all of their work was bought is really going to make them feel great and physically see the importance of art," participant Kevin O'Neil said. The money ràised will be formally presented to Dr. Goldberg before the end of the semester. In "Girl Walks into a Bar..." Dratch proves that even though her personal life has gone through many changes, she still is able to entertain years after her "SNL" days. 3."Into the Wild" (2007): This film tells the true story of Christopher McCandless, a recent college graduate who donates his savings, abandons his car and destroys his identification before venturing out to hitchhike across the United States towards his ultimate goal of isolation in the Alaskan wildlife, away from society. The lives he touches and the beauty he explores contribute towards an incredible journey with a devastatingly, tragic ending. 4. "With Honors" (1994): While the graduation doesn't come until the ending, this film is a notable one for recent college graduates. Brendan Fraser stars as Monty, a Harvard undergrad whose thesis makes its way into the hands of local homeless man, Simon (Joe Pesci). A deal is made: for every favor Monty performs for Simon, he can have one page of his thesis back. What follows is a mentor-pupil relationship between the two, which promises life lessons and profound wisdom. 5."St. Elmo's Fire" (1985): Featuring many members of the 1980s' "Brat Pack," this film tells the story of a group bf friends who struggle with their friendships, romantic relationships and futures following college. While the acting is at times melodramatic, the themes are sincere and the relationships are honest, providing an array of characters with which to identify. Q ualit y M at h T utorin g a t Affordable Prices w w w . rainbototormg,cónxi.¿.381 f 760-291-7087 mB^UÊBBÊ �SECTION EDITOR MELISSA M ARTINEZ cougarchron.artj@gmail.com p in g i V U A N A STUMHPP S T A F F W M T i f c ' '! SBversun Pickups - "Neck of the Woods" Fallowing the success of the band's previous albu m "Swoon" (which earned them a Grammy nomination), their third studio album "Neck of The Woods" is due for release on May The first single off of the new album, titled "Bloody Mary (Nerve Endings) ? is released on Youtube. Carrie Underwood - "Blown Away" "Blown Away" is the the fourth album by "American Idol" winner, Carrie Underwood. The album's first single, "Good Girl" was released i n February. "Men In Black With "Men In Biack 3 soon, this b t e ^ y mlease 11997 | just in time f o r f ans . The I follows Agent J (Will Smitl and Agent K (Tommy] Jones) as they take on e I r estrialsthreateningth e of E arth. . "New Year's Eve* V ' 4 This film - M low f |®ii§ of various'\ p eople ! ABWM I relationships in New York New Year's Eve. The e nsen i cast includes M l c W ^ I Robert De Niro ami Halle ] The comic b oo k corner: Assembling the A venger s As the official release date of "The Avengers" movie comes close, fans are given the opportunity to read more into the characters. Last March, Marvel published the first issue of "Avengers Assemble," a brand new monthly series featuring the same team in the movies, but in the mainstream Marvel Universe (Earth-616). Artist Mark Bagley and writer Brian Michael Bendis created a new saga for the THE C O U G A R SHUFFLE B R AN D O N T OR R E S S TAF F W R I TE R With the stress of finals in our foreseeable futures, sometimes w e forget a bout the fact several of our fellow Cougars will be leaving us. There are several songs that capture the essence of the friendships that students establish with one another here on campus. Sharing these songs with our graduating Cougars a n d celebrating the l egac y t hey'v e left behind is a great w a y to show your appreciation for ] everything t hey'v e d one , a n d what their friendship means to you. Sorry, no trite Vitamin C here. "My Best Friend" by Weezer - In this track off of Weezer's album "Make Believe," Rivers C uom o lets loose his adoration for his best friend in an u p-temp o b ea t that has y ou catchin g yourself humming along, j Sharing this song with a graduating senior is the perfect w a y to show your love for them a n d let them know they will b e missed. " Goo d Morning" b y Kanye West - For our seniors looking to attack the w ort i a n d start their new lives, " Goo d Morning" off of Kcftye West's album " Gradu ation" offers the motivation they need . By rapping about how life is more than just a c olleg e d egree , West's song offers inspiration for graduating Senior to take control of their future. F AI T H O R CI N O S TAF F W R I TE R The Countdown to Free Comic Book D a y Begins! cast. Currently, issues one and two are on the shelves with the third releasing the week after the movie premier. Though it is the same cast, the Ultimate Marvel Universe (Earth-1610) has a more accurate comic version to the cinematic crew. Whether you want to read from Earth-616 or Earth-1610, there is a massive selection of comics featuring the characters of the Avengers movie. Every year, comic book readers wait in anticipation for Free Comic Book Day (FCBD). It is always the first Saturday of May, which is May 5 this year. The annual tradition that started in 2002 is a national celebration of comics; everyone from the industry participates in the festivities. This year, publishers created very exclusive FCBD issues and previews. The list of titles includes some from DC and Marvel while others are from independent publishers. To find out what the FCBD 2012 books are and •where you can get them, visit freecomicbookday.com. Not all shops will have the same offer during FCBD, so check with them on what they have planned beforehand. "Sing" by My Chemical Romance - My C hemica l Romance's anthemic song off their album "Dangerous Days: The True Lives O f The Fabulous Killjoys" e ncour ages individuals to e mbrac e their identities. Letting your v oic e b e heard is the e xac t message every graduating senior should hear. " Graduate " by Third Eye Blind - More than just a bou t graduating college , Third Eye Blind's c oming-of-ag e song tells the story of an individual graduating emo* tionally. FREE COMIC BOOK • DAY" "Moment for Life" by Nicki Minaj - Four hard years, a n d our graduating class has finally set out w ha t t hey'v e set to d o . Nicki Minaj's melodic song details all o f opportunities that lie a hea d of a n individual, which is the perfect motivation for our seniors to g o out a n d impact the world. • • Jêêê WÊÈÊÈBÈÈÈÊ H Get G A S H for y o u r t e x t b o o k s , a t • ' Off-GainpiirBoois Callers Needed l i f e i— MB M OVIE S OF 2 0 1 2 Setting Appointments for In-Home Estimates Weekday Evenings & Saturday Mornings Office location is just minutes from CSUSM Perfect j o b f o r college student! 7 60-735-283 0 May 4 - "The Avengers" May 11 - "Dark Shadows" i f ' Mff e 1 48 0 West M issio n Road fe - / j S a « t l l l f t i ^ » * » ^ « , # f A Q Ol f%A O ¡¡l i ¡ Sfila i §§§fx ( 7 6 0 ) 5 9 8 -2 6 6 5 We Hay b ook s year-round SEIF-STORA&E S E I L P CA ! (760) 743-1700 < -• - ft May 16 - "The Dictator" May 18 - "Battleship" & "What to Expect When You're Expecting" May 25 - "Men in Black 3" June 1 - "Snow White & the Huntsman" June 8 - "Prometheus" • IB- i ®l¡Jl | m OF F 5 X 5 OR 5X10 UNITS FOR THE SUMMER! 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