https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/4bfb2a77439c0b67ab26f31e19a796b7.pdf 3b133fd74c4a1f04e7753d59514c11a9 PDF Text Text T H E C O UGA R C H RO N I CLE ISSUE 7 WEDNESDAY V OLUM E X L D ECEM BER 5 , 2012 CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN MARCOS, INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER FIND U S ONLINE w w w . csu sm ch r o n i cl ex o m Frien d u s o n Faceb oo k Follo w u s o n T w it t e r Email us at: csusm.cougarchronide@gmail.com SPORTS N ort h City developm B YAMIR A E L-KHAOU U O PINIO N E DITO R 3 - T hi s issues Athlet e Spotlight f eatures C SUSM basketball player, J aco b Ranger. Read about wh y he loves t h e spor t and his t hought s on t h e t eam's upcoming season. F EATURE S 4 - Wi t h t he end of classes on t he horizon, finals ar e swiftly approaching. Read her e about ways t o keep stress levels l ow during finals week . An d 5 - Wi t h t h e end of t h e year approaching, t hink about new years resolutions and h o w t hey may o r may n ot be completed. Read about h o w looking at past resolutions can influence you r While students have battled freeway and construction traffic on or near campus all semester, they can be reassured that the best is yet to come in time. San Marcos plans on developing a University District with a North City development area, part of which begins construction February 2012. The Quad, the new student dormitory building which is across the street from the main campus and located on Barham Drive, is the first phase of what will come to be known as the North City development, a part of the new San Marcos University District. On Nov. 28 the city of San Marcos accepted a $1 million grant from California Natural Resources Agency to help construct part of this district. This grant goes toward restoration of habitat and construction of a multipurpose trail alongside San Marcos creek. Part of the construction will include 308 new 'beds' opening at The Quad, which will open for fall of next year. Priority applications will be accepted until March of 2013 and are reviewed upon a first come, first serve basis . The entire University District will be 194 acres near CSUSM, in which CSUSM's priority classes are going fast B Y MELISSA MARTINEZ N EW S E DITO R B Y JESSIE GAMBRELL 6 - Wi l l t h e w orl d end o n D ec. 2 1,2012 ? D i d t h e Mayans have it right? Read o n e student's opinion o n h o w he perceives t he Mayan m yt h t o be t rue. An d Read a f arewell not e f rom a graduating senior here in t his issues editorial. Read about t he many people and organizations t hat help enrich student s college experience 8 - D i d yo u k now t hat Christmas has officially arrived in San Marcos? Read about t h e holiday festivities at San M arcos Cit y Hall. O U K N E X T I SSU E See you in 2013 m issio n s tatemen t >m t hei r w ebsite , p ttp://northcityx o N O R T H C I T Y C ONTINUE D O N A . Students 'struggle to To park or not to park? find classes for spring Buying a parking pass is cheaper than paying a t icket f uture ones. OPINION North City promises to be a mp, h appenin g h u b of mixedus e residential, retail and commerc M space, a ttractin g people of all ages and stages who want to live where they woric and stay where they p i compact a re a - its location t h e epi-center of North County, a mazing access to existing m as s - transi t - combined with o u r visionary, sustainable u r ba n design, will create a t ru e Left : North City's CO-A&E E DITO R With the spring semester class registration open since Nov. 15, classes have been filling up fast, leaving some students feeling the pressure of getting classes they both need and want to take. With the implement of the unit cap for the spring 2013 semester, set to be lifted Dec. 17, many students are trying to take the classes they need, classes that fit into their schedules and take the maximum amount of units to graduate on time and as quickly as possible. "There is a new Sociology of Immigration class that I was looking at and wanted to take, but it didn't fit into my schedule. I really wanted to take it though because it looked interesting," student Angie Curiel said. "Right now, there are a few classes that are looking quite full, but most do not have many students waitlisted. In many cases, where sections are full, there are other sections of the same class with seats CLASSES CONTINUED ON 2 . CSUSM classes that I are being offered for thef irst time this spring BIOL 320: I Anatom y and Physiology of t h e Speech and Hearing Mechanism CHEM 318: [ Chemistr y o f Wi n e and Bee r COM M 405: Feminist Rhetori c II I D NCE 200: Deciding to spend their money on books or a parking pass can be a tough decision for most students and their financial academic planning. With the strict regulations enforced this semester in parking lots on and around campus, students are beginning to consider whether investing in a parking pass for the se- mester will be cheaper than paying hundreds of dollars in tickets and towing fees. Previously, students resulted to parking in the lots of Palmoar Pomerado Health center to avoid paying for passes, however PPH began enforcing their parking regulations this semester and towing unauthorized vehicles, pushing the students back to parking lots on campus. "I realized that I ' d rather park off-campus and walk an extra ten minutes than pay the ridiculous parking pass fee. As a student, I can't afford extra expenses on top of increasing tuition" said senior, Brandon Torres. However, since the beginning of a new semester also means new books, new printer ink, warmer clothes and of course, summer classes to save up for, buying a parking PARK CONTINUED ON 2 . Building update: University Student Union Si M ovemen t Awareness EDST 643: Using M obile Technologies f or! Teaching and Learning M ÉWj g i i l Wg ^ i i isilllI ^ „ z r " i « IBÉf i I I S I ( p i ¡ws E KINE 318: Sport , Games, and Cultur e 1 TA 304: Actin g Shakespeare VSAR 331: Art , Science and Technology Please check class t imes and unit information o n mycsusm.edu. D esig n & Const ruct io n Schedule : Februar y 2 012 : Const ruct io n Begins. Sept em be r 2 013 : A nt icipat e d Const ruct io n Complet ion . Januar y 2 014 : A nt icipat e d O ccupancy . �2 News Editor: Melissa Martinez cougarchron.news@gmail.com N O R T H C I T Y F RO M I . North City will be the largest development. North City is currently being zoned for mixed use, which means that there will b e both residential and commercial properties, with student housing as a large and important part of the area. North City will be geared to the student population as a "Live, work, play hub with restaurants and retail that are student-serving in nature," Communications Officer with the City of San Marcos, Jenny Windie said. OINTHE The city plans show that The Quad is slated to be on the corner of Campus Way and North City Drive. This means that Barham Drive, which is where The Quad is currently located, will have a name-change as part of the development. In preparation, students should become familiar with all routes to campus, to avoid future confusion and construction. The University District is a part of the city's efforts to create a popular and thriving central downtown region. The area will eventually OUGAR V i/ w merge with and be touching the Creek District, an effort to preserve and appreciate the natural environment of San Marcos. For example, new developments will be considered pedestrian-oriented. For now, businesses can find more information at northcity.co; students can find more information at t hequadsanmarco s .com; and residents may be interested in looking at the. University District Specific Plan and the San Marcos Creek Specific Plan at san-marcos.net. H RO N I C LE! 1 i'-sZ"' y; ,fmk . We're looking for motivated student's to join our staff for Spring 2013. Writers, photographers, columnists, graphic designers, cartoonists and social media managers needed. W e even have scholarship positions available. Contact csusmxougarchronicle@gmail.com for more information. N o experience necessary! available," assistant vice president of planning & academic resources Dr. Graham Oberem said. With the impact of many of CSUSM's majors, finding open classes for students to get the classes they need for their degree requirement can be difficult. "Some of this might be related to sometimes being more convenient than other times. That said, I can tell you that lower-division science GE classes are very full as usual, with quite a few people wait- Ha llfli FOR YOUR TEXTBOOKS l l i Ve i wuf i worn I P Study well! facebook.com/ ald.csusm www.nationalald.org WE WILL CARRY SELECT TITLES FOR CSUSM STARTING SPRING 2013 mmammmmmimm CH I P O T LE M yem-nornd (760) 598-2665 pI xi » 1450 WEST MISSION ROAD SAN MARCOS, CA 92069 wishes you happy studying dfc for f inals! ^ Bf f l* . jg I p I Did you get the classes you needed? Take our online poll at csusmchromcle.com P AR K F RO M I . permit is usually not apriority. Though many can agree that a $9 parking permit for the day is much cheaper than a $50 ticket. However, permit prices regularly are $338 for general parking or if you're only on campus a few times a week. The $9 a day price might warm some wallets. With some students receiving the $249 Prop 30 refund, some might find it easier to invest in a campus parking pass next spring. lllllllillilliilllll •(••SSlsliiii ^ Alpha Lambda Delt a ^ Visit our website for even more CSUSM news csusmchronicle .com listed," Oberem said. As of Friday Nov. 30, all GES 1 00,10 1 and 102 classes are f ull , with most classes having ten or more students sitting on the waitlist. "I find that the ones that are most desirable are the ones that are required, like GES (General Education Science) 102.1 just got in that class after three years of trying," student, Ally Gunzelman said. C LASSE S F RO M I . Build your resume and eat free Chipotle by helping to build the Chipotle brand o n your campus as a Student Brand Manager. If y ou'r e passionate about Chipotle and hungry for a great opportunity, complete a n application and submit your resume at: www.facebook.com/chlpotleoncampus C HIPOTL E M EX I C A N GRI LL �THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, D EC. THE HEART SENIOR STAFF W RITE R If you are an avid beachgoer, it is inevitable that you are going to contract some sort of illness due to environmental and human contamination. World beaches and oceans certainly aren't the cleanest playgrounds on Earth and they expose you to many viruses, parasites, and bacteria. In addition, ocean water becomes contaminated with sewage storm run-off and oil, making you more susceptible to getting sick. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, microorganisms can enter through the oral route (ingestion), through the eyes, ears and nose, or through an open wound. Common moreserious illnesses you are at risk for include hepatitis A and MRS A, giardia, leptospirosis and many others. According to Surfers Against Sewage, surfers are three times more likely to contract hepatitis A than the general public. Hepatitis A is a contagious liver disease that results from infection with the hepatitis A virus and can be transmitted through exposure to contaminated water as well as many other routes. M ethicillin-resistan t Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is caused by an infection most often resistant to antibiotics—a huge problem for ocean enthusiasts, especially surfers. Individuals who engage in ocean sports are more susceptible to getting MRSA from the ocean due to entering the ocean with open wounds. MRSA has been cultured near shores and in storm and sewer waters, imposing a huge risk of entering the ocean after a heavy rainfall. Parasites and bacteria cause other illnesses like giardia and leptospirosis, respectively. It is especially common in places without proper sanitation to come into contact with B Y KATLIN SWEENEY FEATURES EDITOR bacteria and parasites, which will cause serious and uncomfortable complications. Everyone is susceptible to these infections after entering the ocean; however, it is important that you take necessary preventive measures. These include good hand washing and hygiene practices, and ensuring that you don't enter the ocean until 48 to 72 hours after a heavy rainfall. Understanding that the ocean contains contaminants detrimental to your health and taking necessary precautions will ultimately increase your time to use it as your playground. Senior Jacob Ranger is a communications major and a shooting guard on CSUSM's basketball team. He has big goals and looks forward to another season with his teammates. Question: When did you start playing basketball? Answer: I first started playing basketball when I was in the third grade with my dad teaching me the-game. This then led to me joining a club team in Santa Barbara, in the fourth grade. Q: What first attracted you to the sport? A: I was first attracted to the sport of basketball by how fast it was compared to all the other sports that I tried to play. It was the most fun for me. Q: What has your experience with the team at CSUSM been like so BY ALEX FRANCO For the better part of the last three seasons, CSUSM softball has dominated the NAIA circuit, winning the AJX conference title and reaching the NAIA final four, in back-to-back seasons. The Lady Cougars enter the 2013 ranked number one in the preseason polls for only the second time in the program's history. "I feel confident going into this season. My expectations are to be in that national championship game on May 29," Head Coach Dave Williams said. With the team containing returning players and having a good amount of r BY ALEX FRANCO ' SPORTS EDITOR ^ $ 1 0 . 0 0 o f t 1» C f & M ÄÄÄ W it h v a B d s t u d e n t I D . 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They have been by my side through thick and thin and have supported me ever since I started playing the game. Q: What is the best advice you ever received from a coach, supporter, etc.? A: The best advice I received is that hard work outworks talent when talent doesn't work hard, from my dad when I was little. Q: Do you plan on pursuing anything basketball-related after college? A: I plan on pursuing basketball after college, whether it's coaching the game or continuing playing the game. playoff experience, Coach Williams' team looks to improve on last season's spectacular 55-6 season. "Team Leader and starting shortstop, Alex Miller will [also] play a big role this season, and help keep the punch in the lineup, we are gonna be very athletic and fast this year," Williams said. The must-watch games of the season are the Best of the West Tournament to open the season and the span midway through the season where the team will face several tough opponents in three straight home games, March 26- "There's a belief that we need to work hard for next season, and I'm impressed with the hard work that everyone put in this fall," Williams said. A player to look out for this coming season according to Coach Williams is returning All-American senior pitcher, Courtney Allen. Allen led the team in Earned Run Averages 28 . last season and leads a The Lady Cougars softgroup of strong pitchers. ball season begins in early Coach Williams says the February. team will rely heavily on Watch for coach WilAllen after star player liams and his team to and All-American, Alyssa make headlines early and Dronenberg, graduated at often throughout the seathe end of last season. son. Baseball aims for the top of the mountain Â^ Tst^ T • an d p r i ci n g t o i t T o u I Third time's a charm f or CSUSM Softball SPORTS EDITOR We are Sport s Editor: cougarchron.sports@gmail.com B E A T : Athlete Spotlight:Jacob Ranger D O Y O U K N O W W H A T ' S I N Y O U R O C EA N ? B Y CURTIS BOVEE 2012 m ¡fmhû)©G)ÎI Last year's baseball season didn't end the way head coach Dennis Pugh and the rest of the Cougar community hoped it would have, with an early exit out of the NAIA tournament, Coach Pugh has high hopes for this year's team to make a run for a national title. "We were disappointed last year with the early loss. We want to at least make thè nationals this year. We are deeper in pitching and should make up for not being as deep in offense," Coach Pugh said on this year's expec- tations. The Cougars are returning this season with last year's A.I.I. conference pitcher of the year and NAIA Ail-American selection, James Dykstra, who Coach Pugh said they are very fortunate to have back this season. Dykstra pitched lights out last season, and will carry the CSUSM pitching staff that the team will rely on this year. The team also returns with center fielder Kyle Secciani and third baseman Kyle Belzer, a first team conference selection last season. Coach Pugh comes into this season with a bevy of new transfers ready to make an impact on the Cougar squad. "It was a great recruiting season. With the transfers and recruits, we are a better team this year,"Pugl^said. The Cougars start the season with a tough test on Feb. 1 against conference foe and highly talented Concordia, which Coach Pugh said is a good way to start the season off and get into it with a tough matchup like this one, and is a must-watch game for all. With the team's deep pitching staff, and once they get going offensively, the Cougars should be a force to be reckoned with in the conference and beyond. �Features Editor : Kadin Sweeney cougarchron.features@gmail.com C SUS M takes U CS D by storm in D J competition B Y J ESSI E G A M B R E L L C O - A & E EDITOR CSUSM took its top DJ artists to compete against UCSD in the Red Bull DJ Master competition held on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at Pacific Beach Bar & Grill. The competition consisted of head-to-head competitions 25 minutes long, where CSUSM and UCSD students got to vote on who they thought was the best DJ by casting their vote into the top of a Red Bull can in front of eachDJ. There were three DJs from each school. Ideal Christmas gifts Wha t CSUSM students want t o give and receive Other students say that Video games and laptops are also among the most they look forward to more FEATURES EDITOR CSUSM was represented wanted Christmas gifts by unique gifts. Human deby Prodigy, Slection & velopment major Alyssia When buying gifts for students. REEKZ (DJ duo) and JusPolitical science ma- Baldan wants a cat. Prefriends, roommates, famtin Campbell & Dropset ily members or significant jor Darius Pinckney and health major Loren Cal(DJ duo). others, many worry about business major Elmer Pa- lahan wants season tickets UCSD was represented finding the 'perfect' gift. blo both would want to to the LA Kings. Kinesiolby Ceasefire, Philly, and Many students on cam- receive new video games ogy major Byrnadeen FarChai Tea. UCSD DJ's pus have said that they for Christmas. Undeclared raye would like more viwere all part of a campus nyls for her record player. DJ club called the Deejays defeating the UCSD com- look forward to giving and major Natalie Tamjid Human development mareceiving a wide variety of would like to receive a Wii petition. & Vinylphiles Club. CSUSM got to take presents this Christmas. and computer science ma- jor Alyssia Aejona hopes By the end of the night, for a GPS for her car and the results came in with home the Red Bull DJ Here are some possible jor Eduardo Perez hopes business major Raychel CSUSM on top. DJ Master Gold Record Tro- ideas for gifts that you can to receive a new laptop. "I [also] would like a Allen would be happy Prodigy came in third phy and a pair of Red Bull either buy for someone with 'Mac n ' Cheese' and place, Justin Campbell & Music Academy head- else or that you can add to new laptop," psychol- other snack foods for her ogy major Vanessa Nunez Dropset came in second phones. The CSUSM DJs your own wish list. Technology items re- agreed. "The one I have is dorm. and Slection & REEKZ did their school proud and While all of these stuwon first place. This now hold the rank of best main some of the most pretty old and slow." Nursing major Ashley dents had their own reameant that CSUSM had campus DJs in San Diego desired Christmas gifts every year. At the top of Carrillo considers shoes sons for wanting their the best DJs of the night, county. CSUSM students' wish her ideal Christmas gift. particular ideal Christmas lists are phones and cam- Pre-health science major gift, each of them echoed eras. Pre-health science Tiffany Casares, unde- the idea that the gift was major Gabriela Castro clared major Salina Nava more special when it was Manchaca, wants a new and human development tailored to their personalicell phone and students major Maria Lupe Loera ty. 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As exam week is approaching, students are beginning to stress out over essays and finals preparation. Here are some ways that you can avoid becoming overwhelmed: 1. Maintain Organization & Goal Lists Before you even begin to study for finals, mark a calendar with all of your finals dates, important due dates and anything you may forget. Prepare a study schedule with individual gods for every day you plan to prepare, that way you do not become too overwhelmed and know what you can accomplish each day before drifting off to sleep. 2. Eat Healthy When studying for exams, healthy eating is a must. While the ice cream and Bagel Bites look appetizing, your mind works much better when you are eating food that helps you think instead of making you tired. Try snack food alternatives like grapes, yogurt, carrots or salads. Almonds, peanuts, walnuts and cashews especially are known for being good sources of energy. Trading in the M&Ms and candy bars for healthy alternatives might sound like a hassle, but by the time your exams come up, you will be feeling much more awake and alert. 3. Get Hydrated Although it can be tempting with a Starbucks on campus, try to avoid the sugary frappachino and coffee runs. Getting yourself hydrated with beverages like water and CRÛ SAN M ARCO S ENINO SUSM SPECIAL 305* OFF LIFE E BRAKE and TIM S 0 all other quality services. 1 .9 45 GtO atCrakemasterssocal.com OUGARS Visi us b �F E AT U R E S The Co,,car , . fW™» • ? Old years resolutions How reflecting on the past resolutions can influence 2013's BY KEANDRE WILLIAMS-CHAMBERS COPY EDITOR The 2013 year is just over the horizon and it's almost time to have a new set of goals to complete. But before you make those new resolutions, it may be a good idea to evaluate the resolutions you made last year. New Years is a time of looking forward and taking any mistakes you've made in the past and finally applying the lessons learned. However, in order to complete this endeavor, you would need to keep in mind your performance from the last year. Ask yourself; do you remember your resolutions from January, 2012? And if you do, how long did you keep those? Did you stay true to them, or did you decide they were impossible? And most importantly, were they realistic enough that you could stay to it? Second year student Maribel Olea contemplated these questions deeply. She recalled making wishes for the ending year, which did eventually come true. "Well, I remembered that I wished to be more open and meet more people, [and] to be closer to people. It forced me to get out my comfort zone. It took a long time, but each time I tried, things got better " Olea said. Effort was an important part on the completion of Olea's goals. She made her goals something that were both realistic and attainable, which made them much more likely to come to pass. Second year student Karen Guzman remembers her New Years resolution clearly. She made her goal wide enough in terms of time so that she could give herself the time and focus to achieve it, but made it specific and important enough so that she could not lose sight on it. An important thing to note when making your resolutions f o r the New Year is to make certain that they are attainable. Don't over-think a goal, because the likelihood of it coming to pass will dim as time goes on. It'll require too much effort. Make it simple, make it sweet. Let yourself want it enough to work for it, but make it sweet enough so that you won't lose interest. And most of all, make it something worthwhile. The more value you place on it, the more likely you'll want it and regret it if you don't try for it. TT n„„ LSEj Kj . l ^ O L Jf L I , Katlin Sweeney I ^ ^ ^ cougarchron.features@gmail.com ¿X JL Ji 'Pause f o r paws B Y K A T U N S WEENE Y FEATURES EDITOR If you have been spending long hours studying for your finals and are already feeling the stress, "Pause For Paws" is the study break for you. On Dec. 6, students will be visited by the members of Love on a Leash: Foundation For Pet-Provided Therapy. There will be a dozen certified therapy dogs of all sizes from the foundation on campus. These animal 'therapists' are specialized in helping students get their minds stress-free to relax for a few hours. CSUSM is one of many college campuses that are using animals to help students cope with the pressure to do well on exams. "Many campuses in San Diego, including SDSU, and around the country have similar events. Yale Law School library even provides a dog-lending program!" Outreach Librarian Melanie Chu said. For the fourth consecutive semester, Kellogg Library is bringing these therapy dogs on campus to give students a study break. CSUSM considers helping their students succeed while making sure they do not become overwhelmed is one of their top priorities when it comes to exam time. "Numerous research studies have shown that the simple act of petting a dog releases the 'feel good' hormone, oxytocin, and lowers blood pressure. Therapy dogs work with nursing homes, hospitals, veterans, public libraries—so we* wanted to bring them to CSUSM too!" Chu said. Make sure to take the necessary study breaks to keep yourself refreshed and focused for your upcoming finals. Pause For Paws will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday Dec. 6 at the third floor main entrance to Kellogg Library near Starbucks. Jessie's Recipe Corner: B Y J ESSI E G A M B R E L L B utterscotc h H aystack s CO-A&EEDITOR These one- of- a- kind winter cookies are a must- have at Christmas parties. B g that they look so fancy and festive, not to mention how ein delicious they are. They are so fun and easy to make, it's not even funny. What you'll need: - A double- boiler, or means to melt butterscotch - Cooking parchment paper - One bag (11oz.) of butterscotch chips - 6oz. of Chow Mein noodles - Half a bag of mini marshmallows - 6oz. of cocktail peanuts Instructions: 1.) Put a small amount of water into a large pot and light the fire to a low heat. 2 .) Dump bag of butterscotch chips into double- boiler What are your 2013 resolutions? Share yours on our Fcuebook Pag« (or second, smaller pot) and place in the pot in the other pot of boiling water. 3 .) Stir periodically until all of the chips have melted and become one solid mass. 4 .) Dump the Chow Mein noodles, peanuts and marshmallows into a mixing bowl. 5 .) Then scoop out butterscotch into mixing bowl. 6 .) Stir together gently until the butterscotch has been mixed through all of the dry ingredients. 7 .) With a fork and spoon, grab clumps of batter into "haystack" shapes onto parchment paper (parchment can be placed on counter or cookie sheet) and let cool. iwS: m After about 20 minutes, they should be firm enough to place on a serving dish to take to friends and relatives as a festive dessert f ora Christmas party or get- togethers. Wasn't that easy! l lSP mm mû S ic ¿P C ALIFORNI A S TAT E U NIVERSIT Y S A N M A R C O S W I N T E R I NTERSESSION : JANUAR Y 2 - 15 Accelerat e your progress t oward degree completion t his Winter breakl | Take classes on t he San M arcos campus or online | Catch up on classes you dropped or missed | Choose from morning, afternoon, or online classes Snap t hi s Icon and y o u w il l be d irecte d t o t h e W inte r Intersession 2013 w e b s i t e "lb r egiste r v isit : V WVW. CSUSM. EDU/EIVCREDITCOURSES Course f ee s are $ 225/unl t S tuden t f ee s may app)/. Open t o t h e public California State University S A N M ARCO S Extended Learring �Opinion Editor : Amir a El- Khaouli cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com A f ar e w el l n ot e B Y A MIR A E L-KHAOUL I O PINIO N EDITOR This is the last week of school, not including finals week. For some, this is the last step in their undergraduate career. Provided I have no unexpected surprises in the next few weeks, I will be joining the ranks of the CSUSM alumni. I used to say that I would graduate; god-willing and time-permitting. Finally, the moment has materialized. I have one more paper to turn in and two finals to take. It may seem like a light load but getting to this point has been both difficult and rewarding. Classes are enough of a load. For those of you know, I am also a single mother. I started going to college in 2004. Eight years later, I get to complete my goal. Hopefully, my story is not a bore. I intend to relay a few facts of life that got me to where I am today. I have been working since I was 16 years old. By 2006, I was making $18 an hour, more than double the current minimum wage. At that time, I took my savings and began a study abroad experience. In 2008,1 could barely find work at $10 per hour for positions that either had the same or more responsibilities. Furthermore, schools were impacted and I had to re-apply for admission. T h e h ear t of Christma s B Y JESSIE GAMBRELL Co-A&E E DITO R As I am sure many of you have wondered, just what exactly does the word "Christmas" mean? Well it is simple really, all it means is "Christ," "Mass:" The mass of Jesus Christ, the celebration of his being; or to be precise, the celebration of his birth into this world. According to gallup. com, over 78 percent of all people in the U.S. are Christian, which is no wonder as to how this celebration became to be so big. Every year around this time, we start to prepare for the holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years; but the actual holiday of Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus, despite all that advertisements, media and commercialization make it out to be. According to commercials and retailers, Christmas is a time of year to share gifts, time with family and merriment. It is usually filled with yummy cookies, snowmen and above all, Santa and his reindeer. The notion 'of spending hoards of money, stress and time trying to race around to find the right presents for our loved ones is getting away from the true meaning of Christmas. If we take a moment and look into what exactly it is we are celebrating, then it might have more meaning to us and won't be (as it is for some) a stressful, sometimes lonely time of year. Having that "center," that purpose in life to know that it isn't just us in this life that we have to worry about, but to know that we aren't alone, to know that someone is out there looking out for us. The celebration of Christ-mass is the birthday celebration of that person who is your salvation, companion, and protector. No matter who you are, where you come from, or what you believe; God will always be there for you. He does not judge you, but loves you! Without the love and sacrifice He has given us, we would have no meaning and no happy ending. So, the next time you say "Merry Christmas," just think to yourself how wonderful this world is because of His existence and the tremendous sacrifice He made on the cross for us. The sacrifice He made to open the pearly gates of heaven to us that we may have a fighting chance to prove ourselves in this life to deserve the treasure that awaits us in the next. Merry Christmas! By 2010, I had a child and I went back to school. The job that I had at the time was so stressful that I was having health problems during my pregnancy. My health issues drastically diminished the moment I stopped working. At that moment, I made a pact with myself to strive for excellence and well-being. Education would be a large part of achieving that goal. First and foremost, I want to thank every professor I have had the pleasure of meeting here. I want to thank you for every assignment, every lecture, and every grade I have received; because even the grades that are not up to par provide opportunity for improvement and learning. I want to thank every organization on campus and J e Gambrell & J essi uliana Stumpp D ESIG N E DITO R Morgan Hall Keandre Williams- Chambers B Y KEANDRE WILLIAMS-CHAMBERS C OP Y EDITOR We are almost there. The last month of our lives has come upon us all, or so we have been told. According to the lore we have heard over the past year and beyond, the Mayan calendar ends this December 21,2012, and with it, the world that we have known. Now, I am not very briefed on this subject, but there is one thing I am certain of. There have been many different hypotheses on the end times of this mortal world. There was the Y2K phenomenon that predicted the downfall of man due in part to our dependency on technology. Twelve years later, we're still here. There was buzz about the Rapture occurring in both May and October of N E W S E DITO R Melissa M artinez S P O R T S E DITO R Ale x Franco F EATURE S E DITO R Katlin Sweeney O PINIO N E DITO R Amir a El- Khaouli D ISTRIBUTIO N M ANAGER S J e Gambrell & J essi uliana Stumpp S A L E S REP Rogers J aflarian CARTOONISTS in school and stick with it; while you are at it, try everything that you can manage to try, time-permitting. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, roughly 30 percent of. people graduate college with a bachelor's degree. Almost eight percent have a masters and only three percent have a Ph.D. And according to the news, the top one percent of the wealthiest people in American control the largest portion of money, stock, property and business. Hmm. Challenge accepted! I wish everyone here that kind of success. See you on the other side CSUSM. Congratulations to all Seniors who are graduating this fall! 2011, the day or days in which divine judgment would be brought upon mankind. The only judgment seen was those that judged the prediction as inaccurate. My point is, each one had reasonably logical thinking and a good amount of backing. However, each one presented a good amount of speculation that was essentially based on the premise of "if this is true, then..." So, let's go about that premise. Let's think of what might happen should the end of the Mayan calendar accurately predict the end of the world. What could really be done about it? The apocalypse is not something any group of men could prevent in any way, especially considering that it marks a divine force that is both outside and towering over the realm of man. Let's presume it happens. It's unstoppable and uncontainable. Not a single soul is spared. Can we comprehend that being the end? Or will there be something after? The concept of time is something that man struggles with, and life encompasses that. Every person has at least had some sort of consideration as to the possibility of life being either unending or continuing after death. This, of course, goes into the realm of religion, but I am far from an expert on that field. But let's consider this. There are many possibilities, and the only way to truly know is to see the "other side" firsthand, supposing there may or may not be one. I wouldn't know. I haven't died yet, and I hope not to for a reasonable while (knock on wood). But whether or not the end of the world decides to grace us, we still have to consider that there are days before it. Are that many people that concerned? I doubt it. With the Christmas hype still going on strong, people seem to care more about that than the supposed coming end. It could be people's wishful thinking, or maybe even doubt, but I see it as people truly not caring about the coming end of the world. The habit has set in to not really believe each and every theory of the end. Heck, I even laughed at the premise of the apocalypse. If it happens, it will happen. I'll have no quarrel with it because there is little I can do about the matter. Letter t o the Editor: Library now offers extended hours The following is in response to a n article written by Juliana Stumpp on Oct. 2 5 regarding d ecrease d study hours in Markstein Hall a n d across campus, called "Lights out a t Markstein Hall hampers study hours." W e in the library appreciate Juliana Stumpp's article pointing out the problems of finding late night study areas on campus. Your library is offering extended hours this semester beginning Nov. 2 6 through Dec. 9, Monday - Thursday 7 a.m. - 1 0 p.m., Saturday a n d Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. The second floor study area is also open early a t 6 a.m. Monday - Thursday Dec. 3 - Dec. 13. Exact hours are on the w ebpag e (http://biblio.csusm.edu/) too, so c hec k it out. You might also b e interested in using a library group study room. The Media Library rooms h av e computers a n d facilities to practice presentations a n d the fifth floor study rooms c a n b e reserved from the library w e b site. Please let us know what you think by leaving a message on the library w ebpage' s H av e a n I d e a ^ Link (https://microsites.csusm.edu/idea-box/). Susan Thompson Access Service Coordinator, CSUSM A & E E DITOR S C OP Y E DITO R thing while they are learning about the opportunities available to us here. We have an amazing array of campus-sponsored groups and there is something for everyone. Be sure to get involved at CSUSM because there is nothing like having a passion for education and a feeling like you belong somewhere. Never underestimate the importance of bringing your passion for life to your schoolwork. In the same respect, don't let your relaxation activities fall by the wayside. Go grab a drink with friends. Watch television. Surf the internet. Be athletic. Keep a journal. Doodle. The knowledge that you gain with these activities will supplement everything that you do in school and life. Most importantly, stay W il l the world end on December 21,2012? C O U G A R C H RO N I C L E S T A F F E DITORS-IN-CHIE F Kristin M elod y & Morgan Hall the people that work here for every opportunity and accommodation that students are provided. I even want to thank Parking and Commuter Services for offering halfprice parking passes halfway through the semester. Quite frankly, I cannot afford to pay fiill-price. As the cost of higher education continues to increase, I want to encourage students to take advantage of the programs that they may not know are available to them. The church that is across the street, on Barham Drive, will give you free food. Free food, dude. In the same respect, I want to thank every campus organization that offers free food and other items throughout the year. 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S o, h er e is a playlist for you to k ee p in mind this Christmas s eason. "Sing We Now of Christmas" A classic c aro l t ha t h a s a h auntin g (Tim Burton) f ee l to it, y o u will find yourself humming it all Christmas long. BarlowGirl did a remixed version of this son g o n their Christmas C D , ' Hom e for Christmas' (2008) t ha t mixes " Caro l of t h e Bells" a n d "Sing W e N o w of Christmas." "Baby It's C ol d Outside" My favorite version of this s ong is b y R o d Stewart a n d Dolly P arto n from his a lbum , 'Stardust: The G rea t A merica n S ongboo k Volume III.' Their v oice s t ogethe r c reat e something b eyon d words. This song is a fun o n e to listen to a n d gives a little s pic e to your Christmas m ood . "Little Drummer Boy" This classic song b y J os h G roban , featuring A nd y M cKee , from his Christmas album, ' Noel ' (2007), will g e t y o u e xcite d for Christmas a n d d ancin g to t h e rhythm as y o u c han t a lon g to t h e w onderfu l lyrics G roba n sings. His v oic e is s pectacular ! "Pat-A-Pan" This is h appy , joyful a n d c ut e song b y D avi d A rchulet a from his first Christmas a lbum , 'Christmas from t h e Heart' (2009). This is a n u ncommo n song with a p o p twist that will g e t y o u off your s eat . "Santa Baby" M ichae l Buble d oe s a very tasteful version of this classic Saxony Christmas song o n his a lbum , 'Christmas' (2011). But, t h e best is b y t h e original singer, Eartha Kitt, with her smooth, riveting v oic e carrying t h e f ee l of this classic sexy song a bou t S anta . "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" This w onderfu l classic Christmas song w hic h has c arrie d t h e m oo d of t h e season throughout t h e a ge s w a s sung originally b y n on e other t ha n " Dorothy " herself, J ud y G arland . It c a n b e f oun d o n various Christmas CDs, o n e of w hic h being 'Traditional Christmas Classics' (1989). HolidayArtWalk in Restaurant Row B Y J ESSI E G A M B R E L L C O - A & E EDITOR In light of the fast approaching holiday season, San Marcos City Council and Old California Restaurant Row put on a wonderful Holiday ArtWalk, which took place on Sunday, Dec. 2 from 1 - 5 p.m. on Restaurant Row. There were many vendors of various specialties such as jewelry, hats and scarves, pottery, photography, individualized stationary, mosaic pieces, paintings and drawings, among other specialty items all made by local crafters. "This is our fourth time coming [to the ArtWalk] and it's been slow, there were a lot more college C o - A & E EDITOR It has been nine years since the last film of the trilogy, "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" hit theaters, and now on Friday, Dec. 14, the prequel to the "Lord of the Rings" series will hit the big screens. "The Hobbit" book will be presented as a set of three movies. From the same makers as the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, so you can expect the same feel and quality of production. Get ready to be immersed into the fantastical world of the writer of the book series, J. RJR. Tolkien's "Middle Earth." Director Peter Jackson is a die-hard fan who even has his own "Hobbit Hole" house in New Zealand, the film location of the mov- ies. He managed to capture the amazing world that Tolkien had created in the books, bringing it to life through the magic of cinema and delivering the feel of Middle Earth as if you were walking through the beautiful fields and mountains. The plot revolves around Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman), a hobbit who comfortably lives in the quiet village of the Shire that rarely ever sees any action at all. A fellow wizard, Gandalf (Ian McKellen) convinces him to go on a journey to the Lonely Mountains to help a fellowship of dwarves win back their stolen treasure from the greedy dragon, Smaug. Through their adventure to the mountains, they come across many chal- students here last month and the month before that." To Ends of the Earth jewelry and gourd crafter, Rosalyn Hackworth said. A live band, "Soul Malady," performed from 4 - 5:30 p.m. featuring guitarist and former stu- dent, Manny Sanchez and drummer and current stu-. dent, Nikola Pantic, "We have different genres, I call it a "fusion," we try to get a mix of reggae, latin and jazz," Pantic said. The Old Restaurant Row ArtWalks happen every Sunday of every month and admission is free. If you would like to attend the next ArtWalk, you can find more information at: www.san-marcos .net or contact Marilyn Huerta at 760-744-9000. 'ABC Family's 25 Days of Christmas' Wha t movies CSUSM students are looking f orward t o B Y KATLIN SWEENEY FEATURES EDITOR The month of December brings colder weather, hot chocolate, comfortable sweaters and "ABC Family's 25 Days of Christmas." Many CSUSM students consider ABC Family's holiday specials and featured movies a staple in building up the excitement for the Christmas season. The "25 Days of Christmas" will feature classics such as "Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas," "The Santa Clause" and ABC Family's new original musical, "The Mistle-Tones." There will also be network televi- T h e H obbit : A n Unexpected J ourney' B Y J ESSI E G A M B R E L L Photo by Jessie Gambrell lenges and enemies that they must fight off and survive to get to their destination. The "Lord of the Rings" trilogy was such a big hit in the theaters as well as on the shelves, the gross revenue being $2,915,155,189 in the U.S., according to askville.com by Amazon. "The Hobbit" was originally written by J.R.R. Tolkien as a storybook for his children, when it was accidentally read by a publisher who was quick to publish it. The tickets are said to be selling out quickly, so get your tickets in advance to see the film on opening night or any time soon after. For more • information on "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey," visit their website at: http:// www.thehobbit.com sion film premieres such as, "Despicable Me" and "Disney's A Christmas Carol." The most anticipated films of "25 Days of Christmas" vary among the CSUSM students: "I'm most excited for "Mickey's Christmas Carol" because I loved watching it when I was little and still do," nursing major, Kristin Donato said. "Mickey's Christmas Carol" airs at 7:30 p.m on Monday, Dec. 10. "I would have to say [I'm excited for] " Elf ' because I haven't seen it in several years and it always make me laugh," kinesiology major, Sophia Juarez said. "Definitely " Elf ' because anything with Will ferrell is hillarious," kinesiology major, Ashley Farol agreed. "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" is the most outrageous comedy, and most of all Chevy Chase!" undeclared major, Nick Wigchert said. "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" airs at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 21 and at 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 25. "Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas" because it's kind of a tradition in my family on Christmas to watch it every year," liberal Studies major, Samone Senior said. "Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas" airs at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 17 and at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 23. "Polar Express" because I remember reading the book when I was in fith grade when it came out and I 've just loved it ever since. I also like the graphics," business major, Brando Casino said. "Polar Express" airs at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 6, at 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13 and at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 19. "ABC Family's 25 Days of Christmas" began on Dec,l with " Elf ' and will end on Christmas Day with "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation." T h e comi c b ook corner : 'Winter's Edge No. I ' and 'FF No. I ' B Y FAITH ORCINO CARTOONIST Last February, publisher Vertigo released a special 100-page collection of short stories featuring the main characters of various comic book series such as "John Constantine" and "Death" to name a few. As the title infers, all of these one-shots revolve around the winter and holiday seasons. While some have a light-hearted feel, others take a darker twist, a normality for Vertigo comics. The writing staff includes iconic Neil Gaiman, and veteran Garth Ennis. For more information, visit your local comic vendor or visit ver- tigocomics.com. 'FF No. V Review - Familiar Faces Take Over the Future Foundation Warning: This article contains spoilers to recent story arcs. Comic art couple Michael and Laura Allred return to Marvel Comics with the relaunch of "FF." "FF," or better known as the "Future Foundation," began in 2010 when the "Fantastic Four" wanted to create a new organization after the departure of "Johnny Storm" in "Fantastic Four" Issue No. 587. With the old team now reunited, Reed Richards finds out that they must leave the foundation and hand over the commands to someone else. The team consists of "Medusa," "Ms. Thing," "She-Hulk," and leader "Ant-Man." It is an interesting mix of "fantastic" veterans who must now help teach the young geniuses while protecting the earth from harm. People question the appointment of "Ant-Man," for it is Scott Lang's return after losing his daughter, Cassandra Lang ("Stature") during "Avengers: Children's Crusade." Read "FF" Issue No. 1 to find out how the foundation got their new members and their reactions. For more information, visit marvel.com or your local comic vendor. �A & E Editors: J essie Gambreil & J uliana Stumpp cougarchron.arts@smail.com St u d e n t As "T h e E a r l y W i n t e r " b y F û i t h Q rfln o There are a couple of things I can't ««it t o do during my winter break. But before I can do all of t hat , I have t o get through t hese last f ew weeks of t he semester. I can' t believe it' s already December. I Gott a catch up I on my videogames. A CCH0 0 0 « Good tuck on your finals and hope you enjoy your winter break! grampi Cougar asks i I ¡¡lljipflp A F^R. A LISO N S EAGL E W ha t are your plans f o r the hotids HOT O F F T H E R E E L 'Les Miserables:' A dramatic remake t hat will whisk you away B Y JESSIE GAMBRELL CO-A&E A dlfurt ! Uiep, Trevor Molina, business: "Maybe t ravel." Aimee Tsunekawa, communications^ VI "Graduating and i ntim i home t o hang wit h family." '• §1 wÉ^ú'iíM M ? ! 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Education@red)ands.edu UNIVERSITY OF Redlands S C H O O L OF "Les Miserables" premieres Tuesday, Dec. 25 and is an adaptation from the longest running Broadway play. The film is full of passion and raw emotion from start to finish. "Les Miserables" first hit the stage in France in 1980. Originally a French fictional novel written by Victor Hugo and published in 1862, the American translation was not published until 1879, carrying over 1,200 pages. This upcoming movie boasts an all-star cast; with Hugh Jackman as lead role and ex-convict, Jean Valjean who tries to make, right in the world, Russell Crowe as the French guard, Javert who hunts Valjean. 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The film and actors warrant the high praise , they are receiving due to the never-before-seen "live" singing on set. The actors had an earpiece in their ear for each song , the melody was only played on a piano t o help guide them along, but everything else was up to them. The rest of the orchestra was added in later. This has never been done before in a motion picture film, which gave it a uniqueness arid genuine quality. "Les Miserables" will definitely be one of the movies that people, of all ages will want to see this Christmas break. Although be warned that with its highly intense and dramatic and sometimes violent scenes, it would probably not be a good idea to take anyone under teenage. Use your own discretion. Santa lights up San Marcos B Y A LISO N SEAGLE STAFF W RITE R • Clinical Mental Health Advanced Training Certificate (1 year) Starts ianuary ^013. • Doctorate in Leadership for Educational J ustice (Ed.D.) (minimum 3 years) Starts S eptember 2013. Apply Now! EDITOR Red lights were flashing on the fire truck as it rolled up to San Marcos City Hall on Saturday night, Dec.l. Kids and kids-at-heart alike were waiting with anticipation for Santa to climb the ladder to light the Christmas tree in front of City Hall. After Santa reached the top of the ladder, the crowd counted down and then the tree was lit, starting off the holiday season for the San Marcos community. There was no shortage of Christmas decorations, crafts, activities or kids at the City of Sail Marcos' "Santa's Magical Village" this past Saturday. Inside City Hall, there were dozens of Christmas trees decorated and lit as part of the "Festival of Trees," which was presented by the San Marcos Senior Services Foundation. The trees had been lighting up the hallways of City Hall since Nov. 19 - Dec. 2. The trees also provided many of Saturday night's guests with ideal backdrops for family photos. Outside City Hall, local youth entertained everyone with Christmas tunes. The ensembles that performed included the San Marcos Youth Orchestra, San Elijo Middle School Jazz Band, and the San Marcos High School Jazz Band. Their joyful, jazzy music filled the air, as did the delicious smells from the food trucks. From pizza to burgers to Mexican food and more, there was something for feveiyone to choose from to satisfy their appetites while enjoying the festivities of the evening. As for dessert, there was a booth for kids to make their own mini gingerbread houses! Inside the Community Center, craft vendors filled the hallways and various rooms throughout. Shoppers could find many colorful displays of jewelry, hats, scarves, decorations, and other items to help them check off their Photo by Alison S e eagl Christmas lists. There was even a room filled with games and activities for the kids to play with and the opportunity to meet Santa, to whisper to him what they wanted for Christmas, and get their picture taken. It was pretty easy to tell from all of the "Oohs," "Ahhs," and cheers that on this Saturday night, everyone who attended enjoyed themselves and both were and are happy that the Christmas season has finally arrived. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>2012-2013</h2> Description An account of the resource The twenty-third academic year at the California State University San Marcos. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource University Archives in the CSUSM Library Sort Key CC Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data newspaper 11 x 17 Cougar Chronicle Yes Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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