1 150 15 https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/1ea53cc5935c8527fb734e7b5b696ec2.pdf 72cd6a4a5871ba9262978659a9a8e0bc PDF Text Text THE C O U G A R ISSUE I CHRONICLE ^SSF WEDNESDAY VOLUME X L SEPTEMBER 12, 2012 — www.csusmchronicle.com Friend us o n facebook Follow us o n twitter Email us a t .CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, S A N MARCOS , INDEPENDENT S TUDEN T NEWSPAPER — Cipriano Vargas appointed t o Board of Trustee's BY MELISSA MARTINEZ NEWS EDITOR c susm.cougarchronide@gmail.co m This summer, 20-yearold CSUSM sociology and women's studies major Cipriano Vargas was appointed to the California State University Board of Trustees, the most prestigious position a student can hold in the 23-campus system. He is the first CSUSM student in history to be appointed to the position. Vargas is one of two students serving on the Board of Trustees in a two-year staggered term. The first year 3 - Q & A with CSUSM's new student position is non-votAthletic Director, Jennifer Milo. ing and the second year poRead about her plans for im- sition is the Voting member. proving Cougar Athletics. Vargas will be representing and introducing issues that FEATURES affect all 400,000 CSU stuThe Q U A D dents statewide. "It is not an easy task, but I am definitely a leader who is committed and will do my best to represent the CSU," Vargas said of his appointor UVA? ment by California Gov. Jerry Brown. The Cougar Chronicle interviewed Vargas to learn more about what he hopes to accomplish with this distin4 - Which on campus living fa- guished position. cility is best? Read about the Question: This position is amenities of both the Univer- very prestigious, how did sity Village Apartments and The you attain it? Q UAD . Answer: It was a very rigorous process. I applied OPINION back in March. Out of all 6 - A welcome backtetterfrom the applications received, The Cougar Chronicle. If you are interested in writing for The Cougar Chronicle come share your thoughts. Also, read about how we students are of the lucky few. and Happy with "Chancellor Greed?" Read a students opinion on the controversial term of the C SU' s long running Chancellor. A&E 6 - The Arts and Lectures committee has changed their policies regarding ticketing and ticket prices. Read the reasons for this change and how you can now reserve'all tickets on the Arts and Lectures website. O U R N EX T ISSUE September 26 Above: Cipriano Vargas will now be representing 400,000 students across all 23 CSU's. Photo provided by Christine Vaughan they narrowed it down to eight individuals that were interviewed by the California State Student Association Executive Board, which included a panel interview with all 23 ASI presidents in April at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. From there, they selected three names that were submitted to the Governor's office. In May, I traveled to Sacramento and interviewed with Deputy Secretary to Appointments, Victoria Hassid. There was a second round of interviews with the Secretary to Appointments, Mona Pasquil, in July. I received the official phone call that I was appointed on Aug. 24. It has been a long process. I received fetters of recommendation from the Associate Dean of Students, Dr. Toya, and the Executive Director of the Clarke Field House, Sara Quinn. Overall, I think the interviews with the Governor's Office were what impressed them the most. I talked about my own experience, my goals if selected to the Board of Trustees (BOT), the current issues within the BOT and my future goals. Q: What kind of changes do you hope to see/make on our campus and the CSU Chancellor Reed to stay until replacement is found system? A: I hope to get students motivated and educate them so we can mobilize and do something about the issues. The CSU system is the biggest educational system in the nation with over 400,000 students and we graduate about 90,000 students each year. We need it to be accessible and affordable, yet we VARGAS CONTINUED ON 2,. ^ BY KEANDRE WILLIAMS-CHAMBERS STAFF WRITER In late May, CSU Chancellor Charles Reed announced plans to retire after heading the nation's largest university system for 14 years. Reed, 70, does not plan to leave office until his replacement is hired, but has expressed à desire to retire pending the completion of various projects under his command, such as the oversight of new college presidents at seven of the 23 colleges in the system. Although he hasn't given a specific reason for retiring, he has admitted to frustration at more T h e political c orne r BY WENDOLYN SERRANO than $1 billion in cuts to state funding for the CSU system over the past four years. Reed was the target of controversy and student and faculty protests this past summer when CSU trustees voted to raise the salary of REED CONTINUED ON 2 . EDITING STAFF Withlthe presidential election coming our way, there has been much debate over what Republicans and Democrats actually believe in. Especially in today's political climate, it is a bit challenging to distinguish the philosophies. College students are particularly affected by federal policies and the stance of the Commanderin-Chief. Though there is a significant difference in tone between the Democratic and JRepjjMiCan platforms, there a rejpl d shared elements betw^abot h parties. In the right corner we have t f e ^ p u b l i c a n Party, which is conservative. Republicans favor a smaller government and are for individual and states' rights. Republicans would also tend to favor more defense spending. They would rather have private charities help those in need rather than federal programs. In the left corner stands the Democratic Party, which is more liberal in its political views. Democrats believe in a larger federal government and attempt to implement taxes to help the less privileged. Most of t}ie economic theory comes f ro m the 20th century philosopher Maynard Keynes. Keynes and Democrats believe that government plays a role in regulating the business cycle. The hot, drug war topic is one in which both the Republicans and Democrats agree on. Even though Democrats are much more tolerant with the use of recreational drugs, both parties support with great enthusiasm the War on Drugs (WOD). Generalizing about particular groups can be a dangerous game since there are exceptions to the rule. However, this is where Republicans and Democrats stand on certain topics. Whether on the left or the right, voting is an important way for one to voice their opinion, as a college student and as an American. Voting takes place on Nov. 6 ,2012 . �2 News Editor: I The Cougar Chronicle, Wednesday cougarchron.news@gmail.com V A R G A S FROM O N I . have seen the cost of tuition go up. Meanwhile, accessibility is a challenge we currently face. Q: How would you describe yourself as a leader? A: I am a leader with a vision and passion, especially when it comes to education. I am a first generation college student and I know what a college degree can do for an individual. Although I am more of an introvert, I am definitely a leader who motivates and inspires others through my actions. I have I'm Mim M comics POLITICHI W A N T T O T AK « A had great mentors who have helped me, guided me and motivated me to continue growing as a leader, and I intend on continuing that. Q: How do you hope to represent all of the students at 23 campuses? A: I will be traveling every month to a different CSU, because as a student trustee it is important thai students voice their struggles so that I can take it back to the BOT and provide student input. I want to mobilize students and remove this environment of student apathy. I tm! LOOK? V R E E D FROM O N I . several campus presidents in spite of the budget cuts and student tuition hikes. In a statement about his retirement, Reed expressed pride at the growth in the CSU system over the past 14 years and a rise in student achievement. "Throughout my time here, CSU has grown by more THI»/ than 100,000 students and I have been honored to sign more than a million diplomas," Reed said. Reed's contributions to the university system also included the creation and induction of readiness and competency exams for 11th graders in the areas of college-level math and English. He is also credit with build- believe that if students are aware, they are more likely to do something about the issues. Although I have my own struggles and challenges within the education system, I want to represent and voice the struggles of all the students regardless of where they come from. Although there are many challenges, I hope that two years from now when my term expires' with the BOT, the CSU system is better because of students voicing their struggles and addressing the issues of the CSU. Q: What are your plans for the future? A: Go to law school, and use the law degree as a tool for social change. I eventually want to get into the political system and run for office with a focus on issues of education. California has given me so much that I want to return the favor and serve this great state. More information of the Board of Trustee's can be found at their website: calstate.edu/BOT. B Y JULIANA STUMPP In April, CSUSM got a new athletic director with a familiar face. Jennifer Milo, the former assistant athletic director to Tom Seitez, was promoted to the top job when he retired last spring. Milo has worked at CSUSM for seven years, starting out as the university's first Softball coach. Before that, she spent three years at San Diego State University as an athletic advisor, helping student athletes maintain a balance between school work and sports. Milo graduated from the University of San Diego, where she earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in liberal arts and college counseling, respectively, was a student athlete and served as assistant coach of the softball team. She spoke recently about her career, her immediate goals and her plans for the future. Question: What types of sports did you play when you were younger? Answer: I playeil soccer and was in competitive swimming. I loved baseball, I was the only girl on the team until I turned 11 then played softball all the way through college. Q: What past experiences do you have that has prepared you to be athletic director? A: I worked my way up the ladder. I started off as being a student athlete to being a coach and working in the of- fice setting. All my past experiences have helped mold me and realize how I would run a department. Q: How do you plan to improve the correlation between the student body attending athletic events? A: [It's] one of my biggest priorities. My plan is to open our arms and let students know they are on our team, too. Having students attend games gives a sense of pride and tradition. A lot of changed to get students involved is important to me. I feel students still don't know we are here and we lack that student voice. We can't Survive in a bubble down here and we have to work with ASI and SLL together. Q: Have you always been interested in a career in college athletics? A: Athletics and sports have always been in my blood. I have five siblings and we have grown up knowing not just the game but what it takes like goal setting, responsibilities and MlLO C O N T I N U E D O N 3. A B Y ALISON SEAGLE STAFF W RITE R START RAISING THE BAR START MAKING A DIFFERENCE S TAR T S TRON G ROTC There s s trong . T he n t here' s A rm y S trong . M ak e A rm y R OT C p ar t of y ou r C S U S M e xperienc e a n d y o u m a y be eligible f o r a f ull-tuitio n s cholarship , f ee s for b ook s a n d a m onthl y s tipend . W he n f inished , y ou'l l e ar n t h e r an k of S econ d L ieutenant . R egiste r for a n R OT C e lectiv e t oday . T o g e t s tarted , v isi t W Ê à t l V w ww.qoarmy.com/rotc/sanmarco s ADD S increased with the opening of the QUAD apartments this fall. Barham has a 45 mph speed limit that many drivers exceed. To reduce the risk of students being hit by cars, UPD officers are now issuing jaywalking tickets ranging from $100 - $200. The most common — and most preventable — crime on campus is theft from cars in the parking lots, and the No. 1 item reported stolen from cars is textbooks. Officers recommend that students keep their textbooks out .of sight, their car windows rolled up and doors locked. The UPD has a video on its website demonstrating how easy it is for thieves to break into a vehicle (in just nine seconds). The video can be seen at csusm.edu/police/ video_series .html. For more tips, please visit the UPD website at www. csusm .edu/pplice. START CHALLENGING YOURSELE T DRì A ES f i f W Tips from the U P D td have a successful, safe start to the new school year. Ko» DOH'T ing diversity on the campus and keeping the focus on education in spite of continuous budget cuts. Reed said he'll retire to Florida to spend more time with his family. Before joining the CSU system, he spent 13 years as chancellor for the Florida State University system. % IN E Billiiili^lli CSUSM Campus University Police take every precaution to keep students safe. The Preventing Rape by Intoxication through Community Education, or PRICE program, has been credited for thé CSUSM campus having one KNOW oA N^THIN e t numbers of f the. lowes sexual assaults reported in AftOüT P OLITICS , PO y OÜ ? the state. During the first couple weeks of the school year, officers from UPD have been going door-to-door through the University Village Apartments and the QUAD offering rape prevention techniques, including how students can use the"buddy system" and peer intervention when someone appears I PM T m m THAT to be in an unsafe situation. MQVLO STOP Another safety concern is the use of crosswalks, particularly on Barham Drive, where pedestrian traffic has • ill 1WÊBÊÊMÊKM 1 Q & A w it h n e w A thleti c D irector , M il o C o - A & E EDITOR Sept. 12,2012 ¡ISÍRMY":* A R M Y STRONG m ^ S O Tm O Eß ^ A ^ S ^ i O ^ ^ k , T A i" TlR S I N E C A S w Mm ^B SU W A Y O E CR L S ! C U R �Sports Editor: I Alex Franco cougarchron.sports@gmail.com MILOFROM ON 2 . working with others. I never thought sports and paying bills would work, though. To me this i sn' t a j o b it' s a luxury, [It's] the greatest j o b in the world to me. Q: You have been a part of Cougar Athletics for seven years, what changes have you noticed in your department? A : There have been seven teams have been added in seven years. I first got here with two staff members and now there are 35. New facilities like the Softball and baseball fields were built. -There is now $500,000 in scholarships. When athletics started in 1998 there was only golf, cross-country and track and field. After I joined we had our first competitive sport event, soccer, and 800 students came. It was great to see students rally and its something we want to continue to work on . Q: Why did our campus not get accepted to be in the NCAA status? What strategies do you have to reinstate our standing? A: Our NAIA (our governing body) position was put on probation because of recurring violations that went against the NAIA rule book. It is not a matter if we get in it's a matter of when we get in. The NAIA is targeted for smaller schools and with our high demand of campus growth we are ready to move forward. It is a three year transition. Q: What contributions do you expect to bring not only as Athletic Director but also to the campus? A: I am a huge university first advocate. I admire what President Haynes does and leading through the tough budgets. The number one priority is for our student athletes to graduate. I want to get in contact with the Deans' and see how they can help. Q: Have there been previous female directors? If not, how does it feel to be ¿he first at CSUSM? A : Barbra Barshine helped start the athletic department, I ' m not sure if athletic director was a part of her title. I attribute my success to the Title 9 Law which was formed in the 70's that passed to help women get the same teaching jobs that men have, including sports. There are only 4% of female Athletic Directors in the country so I ' m honored to be in that 4% and hopefully increase it. Come visit Milo in the athletic department, located in The Clarke Fieldhouse. A thlet e spotlight: B Y KARLA REYES STAFF W RITE R Senior Lindsey Mitchell, a Human Development major, is the premier outside hitter f o r the CSUSM volleyball team, which was recently ranked No. 10 in the NAIA Coaches poll. Q: How long have you been playing volleyball? A: I have been paying M since I was 8 years old. I take things to serious, and try played youth volleyball in to have fun in whatever I am Glendora, and club for about doing. four years. Q: What are your future Q: Have you played any plans? other sports? A: Well I really love bakA: I played Softball for all ing. I will try to open up my fours years in high school as own bakery online or from well as travel ball. home, for my family and Q: Do you have a saying friends. My life goal is to be or motto you live by? on "Cupcake Wars." Volleyball team on at home A: Not really. I just tell myYou can root Lindsey and games, which are played at self to stay relaxed. Don't to the rest of the Lady Cougar Escondido High School. M H MM j MM B H l THE H EAR T BEAT B Y CURTIS BOVEE SENIOR STAFF W RITE R Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. More than 7.5 million deaths are caused by cardiovascular disease each year. Hypertension, which is considered a blood pressure of greater than 140/90 mm Hg, is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Blood pressure is the force that blood exerts against your arterial walls during circulation. If this pressure remains high for extended periods of time, a higher chance of Lindsey Mitchell! heart disease will occur due to the stress placed on your arteries . High blood pressure over time will cause arteries to weaken and rupture, creating an aneurysm, which is life threatening. In sedentary individuals, plaque builds on arterial walls, making it more difficult for blood to pass through, inevitably increasing blood pressure. Importantly, habitual physical activity can help decrease blood pressure, significantly reducing your risk of cardiovascular disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), participation in a moderate amount of activ- BWBll ity five days of the week can help decrease blood pres sure. As little as 15 minutes of jogging each day will gain blood pressure benefits in hypertensive patients. The benefits from creating a physical activity rou tine are endless. Regulating blood pressure is crucial to living a long, healthy life. Prolonged blood pressure can drastically reduce life expectancy and will prove to be a reoccurring issue should it not be corrected. As college students, blood pressure definitely rises due to stress, thus justifying the need to participate in daily physical activity. Fall preview: CSUSM Volleyball takes aim at national prize B Y A LEX FRANCO SPORTS EDITOR The CSUSM women's volleyball team is coming off a stellar 2011 season, where they saw a 29-8 record culminate with an A J J t conference title and a berth in the NAIA national championships. This 2012 team however, is hungry f o r more and i sn' t settling f o r anything less than a national title. This year' s team current- ly sits at 13 - 5, with wins against three nationallyranked opponents. Coach Andrea Leonard attributes the early success with daily hard work and the team's mutual belief in the system and coaching, along with a common trust amongst the team. CSUSM has reaped the benefits of their hard work. The team was recently voted the No. 10 in the NAIA Coaches' Poll, a ranking that eonard said feels "amazing." "It comes at a perfect time for us, because it reinforces the hard work they have put "A national title rs definitely something we could reach and we're getting closer t o it day by d a y . " -Andrea Leonard forth and they are seeing the rewards of it," Leonard said. "They aren't satisfied with 10 and they're pretty hungry for elite-elite level. A national title is definitely something we could, reach and we're getting closer to it day by day." Leonard cites senior and captain Nichole May as a player to watch this year, along with fellow seniors Lindsey Sappington, Lindsey Mitchell and Brittany Thompson, along with sophomore Taylor Degraaf, who is ranked third in the country in kills this season. "We have incredible seniors' who are not not only great volleyball players but great people and team player with big hearts" Leonard said. Leonard notes that some big matches this coming season will be the games against conference rivals La Sierra on Sept. 26 at home, and No. 2-ranked Concordia on Oct. 9 in Irvine. "[Concordia] is very good this year, and it is a huge game to watch, I anticipate them to be in the finals again this year," Leonard said. Tired of paying for gas? Don't like sitting in traffic? 8/31 M en' s Soccer V S Holy Names T3-3 9 / 1 Women's Soccer V S Seattle Pacific W 2 -1 9 / 1 Volleyball V S Carroll W 3-0 V S Montana State-Northern W 3-2 9 / 2 Volleyball V S Rocky Mountain W 3 -0 V S Univ. 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Departures/Arrivals NORTH COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT every 30 minutes at WE MOVE PEOPLE CSUSM station w ww .gonctd.Go m 9/19 M en' s Soccer V S Biola at 4 p.m. Share your thoughts about our first issue! �Features Editor: Kadin Sweeny cougarchron.features@gmail.com Artistic opportunity:The spirit of CSUSM B Y REBEKAH GREEN SENIOR STAFF W RITE R INTERVARSITY 11 i v$anmarcD$»or g Club watch: InterVarsity to the community of North County and beyond (such as past relief concerts to raise Cal State San Marcos' In- money for victims of the terVarsity is an organization Haitian earthquake and Japaopen to all students as a place nese tsunami). InterVarsity is open to all for community, leadership, students and the organization and growing in faith. "As an organization, we're itself has many student leadtrying to provide a place ers. "InterVarsity is an interwhere students can explore who God is," said full-time denominational community. staff member Ramiro March- [We're a] place where all ena. "What does it mean to types of people can come follow Jesus and what does it together. What we hope to offer is a space [on campus] mean as a college student?" InterVarsity provides a safe to explore faith," Marchena space for students to explore said. Besides community work,, these questions and more. It is also a place for students to the organization provides a number of events and opporbuild up their leadership and serving skills and reach out tunities for all students to join B Y REBEKAH GREEN SENIOR STAFF W RITE R in and get involved. Weekly Bible study groups are held on campus during U-hour and at night in various locations. At 7 p.m. Wednesdays InterVarsity holds a weekly large group meeting at the Clarke Field House. Check out ivsanmarcos. org for detailed information on these events and more. Students can also email to ivsanmarcos@gmail.com, or contact Ramiro Marchena at 858-243-4276 for more information. InterVarsity's national website is http://www. intervarsity.org/, where you can donate, find a chapter, or a college. The Spirit of CSUSM Artwork Competition is the chance for students to celebrate campus spirit through creative means by designing the annual greeting card for university President Karen Haynes and her husband, Jim Mickelson. Any student with good standing currently enrolled in CSUSM is permitted to enter the competition. Each student is allowed to enter one submission: paintings, drawings, graphic designs and photographs (including photographs of three dimensional artworks) are allowed. Students can enter their submissions by sending in a 5-by-7-inch printed copy of their work with the completed entry form. The deadline for submissions is 4:30 p.m. September 25. The winner wiil be announced Oct. 8. Prizes for the winner, first-runner-up, and second-runner-up are a $300, $200, and $100 schol- arship, respectively. Visit www.csusm.edu/ spirit-art for details on design and submission requirements, the judging process and more. Although the website says the contest is for a holiday card, this competition is not holiday-themed and is specifically for artwork representing CSUSM. Students are encouraged to enter and to have fun with this artistic opportunity to express what they believe creates CSUSM spirit. Weekly farmers market at C SUS M B Y TATJIANA GVOZDNOVIC STAFF W RITE R With budgeting on all students' minds, the CSUSM farmer's market on Wednesdays and Sundays provides a healthy and moderately priced option to stock up on fresh foods. Questions of healthy food, budget and convenience run through students' minds at one point or another. If you are looking for something that is close to campus and potentially cheaper than Ralph's across the street, check out the local farmer's market. Located in parking lot B directly across from Mangrum Track and Field, the market comes to campus from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Because of the farmers market's popularity, the university added a second day in mid-May, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays. The farmers market offers a fresh assortment of organic fruits and vegetables, breads, tamales and prepared meals. The market also sells handcrafted jewelry, custom flipflops, plants and occasionally host special events, such as Food Truck Wednesdays (on the last Wednesday of the month during normal market hours). The sellers are very friendly and are always looking for ways to help. The stands are set up in such a way that customers can browse through all of the vendor booths without missing any. The set-up also makes it easy to quickly stop by and pick up a few items. CSUSM's farmers . market Facebook page provides inside tips, newly featured items, weekly deals and upcoming events. C S U S M D E MOG R A PHIC S .70 1a , 2 7 e TOTAL S TUDENT S MMHW HKTOMK» steel appliances. Throughout the three rate plans, students have the option of living in The QUAD and other new a 4 bedroom/4 bathroom buildings under construction double-occupancy unit with on campus have both return- individual monthly installing students and freshmen ments starting at $800, 3 in agreement that CSUSM bedroom/3 bathroom douis evolving, however most ble-occupancy units starting students fail to realize just at individual installments how quickly the campus is of $825 and a 4 bedroom/2 bathroom unit, at monthly expanding. The first phase of The installments of $900. QUAD opened this fall to The New * York-style new freshman, some of flats promote a "green livwhom were required to live ing" lifestyle, with a "game on campus for their first year. cave," a laundry facility that Located across the street is cheaper than that at UVA from the original (and only) (the washers even send out on-campus housing, The text message alerts when University Village Apart- each load is done), indoor ments (UVA), The QUAD and outdoor study lounges, offers a variety of living situ- resident life programs and a ations . swimming area. The perks of living at The Though The QUAD is QUAD include a flat-screen expanding, many residents TV in the living room, fur- choose to live in The UVA, nished lounge spaces and a where having a roommate is full kitchen with stainless- an option, the fully-furnished B Y MELISSA MARTINEZ N EW S EDITOR bedrooms have extra long twin beds, a dresser, a computer desk and a fully furnished living room. Each floor in The UVA and The QUAD has a "theme" reflecting the characteristics of residents on thatfloor.For example, among the many themes are the international floor for students studying abroad, "academic hall" for the more studious students, the "geek and gamer" floor for those who enjoy video games and a co-ed floor. UVA also offers students the choice to live in a co-ed apartment, a first for the facility. The expansion of the campus means that students who are looking for ways to get involved and significantly enrich their college expedience should consider oncampus housing. MALE ENROLMENT HAS GONE UP 1 A G E R ANG E 63% UNDERGRADUATES GRADUATES 52« 31 ZO% 1 'Sli 6% 1 4% 1% .9ÊKÊÉI 3% �Looks good in catalogue, but not in reality B Y KATIE SWEENY FEATURES EDITOR Not your average GE's B Y TATJIANA GVOZDNOVI C If you're a Literature and Writing major, there are a few classes involving difMost students are prob- ferent film genres . There's ably aware that they can LTWR 334A, that fulfills take philosophy or psychol- the "Forms, Genres, and ogy instead of an English or Authors" requirement under math class for their critical core requirements. Other thinking requirement, or as- classes that count towards tronomy instead of biology the same requirement are: or chemistry for their science LTWR 336, "Film and requirement. But there are Other Genres"; LTWR 337, plenty of different classes "American Film and Poliyou can explore to fulfill the tics"; and LTWR 338, "Chilrequired general education dren's Literature into Film." credits. For the Global Literature Did you know that you can requirement in Literature watch movies to fulfill your and Writing, one can take GE requirement? In Film LTWR 415; "Literature and Studies "Introduction to Cinematic Representations Cinema" (FMST 100), stu- Middle East/ North Africa." dents learn to value cinema For exploring cultural time as a text and analyze films. periods, movements, and inIf you're more interested terdisciplinary studies, there in dance,*there is "Screen- is a class about detective ing Dancing," (DNCE 124) films and novels, known as where dance is also critically LTWR336B. analyzed through film. If you're not interested in STAFF WRITER the humanities and are looking for something different, try PSYC 352, "Human Sexuality," to fulfill your area D requirement. It's a popular class and will help examine your thoughts about sexuality, gender and global differences you might not be aware of. For a class to fill your science requirement, there's BIOL 309 "Biology of Emerging Diseases," if you're intrigued by the rise of drug-resistant infections, or bio-terror agents. No matter what your major is or what you end up taking for your GE, just make sure it expands your mind and explores topics in a way you haven't before. Talk with your academic advisor to see what classes fulfill certain requirements based on your major. College students waste a lot of money on things they do not need. Dorm room sheets should not be one of them. For those of us living in The QUAD or The UVA, finding inexpensive appliances and materials are a must. Unfortunately, not all businesses that market to the college student demographic have our best interest in mind. Residence Hall Linens advertises themselves as a company that promises quality, guaranteed satisfaction, and a stress-free ordering process for $170. While these guarantees entice the consumer into believing that the company's products are both affordable and a musthave addition to our dorm rooms, the truth is not discovered until the package arrives in the mail. The so-called "quality" bedroom and bathroom items turn out to be flimsy, tissuelike materials that may last little past the first year of use, despite the advertised four-year durability guarantee. The bathroom towels are too low-quality to be used for their intended purpose, the bedding so thin that it is not suitable for any season besides summer, and the bed comforter could be mistaken for one of the sheets. The only guarantee that turned out to be true was the ease in which the products could be ordered, but trying to return undesired items is yet another issue for the disappointed customer. Reimbursement can take up to three weeks and the cost of shipping materials back is astronomical. While the company covers the initial shipping, customers have to pay $50 to send the package back. Residence Hall Linens officials acknowledge how much money customers have to waste in order to send packages back to them, but they have done nothing to solve the problem. Instead, they have blamed the high prices on UPS and other mail carriers that charge customers these high fees rather than taking responsibility for their unsatisfactory products. When I spoke with a representative from Residence Hall Linens over the phone, he argued that the company should not be held accountable for people disliking the products they sell. "Companies like Kohl's don't reimburse you the money you spent on gas to drive to their store when you return their products," he said. "If we had to pay the shipping for every person who returned our products, we would go out of business." Despite their claims that their products are superior to others in price and durability, Kohl's offers not only lower prices on all of their bedding and bathroom materials than Residence Hall Linens, but better quality. In my experience ordering from both companies, I spent $50 less on Kohl's products and was able to buy almost twice as many bedroom and bathroom items than I got in the package from Residence Hall Linens. The next time that you contemplate ordering from a catalogue or are promised a deal that sounds too good to be true, do some research before opening your wallet. You may be surprised at the realities of the company you are ordering from. When contacted for interview, Residence Hall Linens' president declined the opportunity to comment. Has something similar happened to you? Share your story with us and you could see it in our next issue. THIS SEPTEMBER, GET BACK TO THE CLASS-ICS. I IIMB : Join today at Crunch.com. Hurry, offer ends 9/30! 5 6 3 G ran d Avenue • S a n Marcos, CA • 760.591.3100 • C runch.co m AWESOME CLASSES • SHINY MACHINES • TANNING • PERSONAL TRAINERS • TONS OF WEIGHTS • YOGA • SERIOUS FUN Enrollment offer applies to Base membership only. Offer valid at Crunch San Marcos only. Expires 9/30/12. ©2012 CRUNCH, LLC. �Opinion Editor: Amira El-Kahuli cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com Editorial: Put your right foot in 'Chancellor Greed,' resignation a breath of fresh air $498 per student per semester, as well as raising student and faculty parking fees. On May 24, Charles Reed During the meeting, Reed announced his "retirement" ordered protesting students after a 14-year tenure as to leave the room, citing chancellor of the California safety concerns. Reed and State University system. Un- the Board of Trustees later til the Board of Trustees find voted to approve pay raises his replacement, Reed will for several CSU presidents, continue overseeing more setting off a series of protests than 44,000 faculty and staff across the CSU system and and 427,000 students on 23 earned Reed the unflattercampuses. ing nickname of "Chancellor However, Reed's tenure Greed." has been controversial. In With this in mind, and the November 2011, a Board of fact that Reed will be 71 on Trustees meeting was held at Sept. 29, it is a relief to hear CSU Long Beach to discuss that Reed is retiring. A great raising student tuition by many students (and faculty B Y FREDRICK MISLEH B Y AMIRA E L-KHAOUL I OPINION EDITOR & FREDRICK MISLEH SENIOR4STAFF W RITE R Welcome back, Cougars! It would seem we have survived another summer of family vacations, UV burns and dreadful employment options. Take a sigh of relief and get back into gear because school has started and your future awaits. To date, 7 percent of the U.S. population is enrolled in post-secondary education, joining the ranks of the roughly 30 percent who already hold their bachelor's degree or higher. This information is not to be taken lightly. We are the lucky few. College is an important chapter in your life. It's time that truly defines you. A shout-out here belongs to fellow student Cipriano Vargas, who has met everyone and is involved in everything. Cipriano is going to be president one day. Sadly, or thankfully however you want to phrase it —- the CSUSM commu- nity faced a public expulsion last year. I won't embarrass that student further, save to serve as a reminder that some will be left behind. So let's make the most of our college years. You're only lucky with four or more. If I've learned anything from TV, it's that being in college grants you license to act like a rock star. For the love of whoever, just find the right balance between schoolwork and social life. My mama told me to take my time. Don't overload on classes. Work hard and get paid. Making the Dean's List is an amazing reward. Not to put pressure on any activity intended to combat stress and boredom, "Old School" was our generation's "Animal House." The show "Greek" took high school Olympiad projects and English literature to the college level. "Project X" placed high hopes in mind. It is here we learn the best provocateurs are backed by a team of intelligence, not just debauchery. Of course, parties are a part of college life. Movies like "Old School" and "Project X" reflect "Animal House" rebellion. "Greek" took high school Olympiad projects and English literature to the college level. Don't put this kind of pressure on an activity intended to relieve stress and boredom because the best rebellious activities are also intelligent. Need an invite? Don't waste the opportunity to make new friends. Every club, sport and fraternity are fair game and all will welcome you. Most of the professors at CSUSM genuinely care about you and want to know your name and your character. Go to office hours, stay after class, talk to them. Ask about the material, their life experience, etc. In a shameless plea for participation, I would like to point out that the Opinions section of The Cougar Chronicle is open to student contributions as a forum for topic discussion. Please submit to Letters to the Editor. Is anti-colonialism in o u r future? B Y JESSIE GAMBRELL C O - A & E EDITOR Is "2016: Obama's America" in support of him or against him? Writer and director Dine&h D'Souza, an Indian American political commentator, compares himself to U.S. President Barack Obama. Because they had many things in common, I presumed this was not just going to be a " my-word-against-yours " bashing sort of film. D'Souza went to several countries that were featured in Obama's autobiography, "Dreams From My Father," which was also quoted throughout the movie. He interviewed many people who knew President Obama firsthand, as well as experts from a variety of fields. You may know that President Obama's father, Barack Sr., was born and raised in Kenya, though he moved to Hawaii where he met his wife Ann. In the film, D'Souza explained something that I had never known before, President Obama's father, who was a very influential figure in his life, brought "anti-colonialism" with him. I thought to myself, "what the heck is anti-colonialism?" I had never heard of this before. So I did a little bit of research and came to find that it means to be against the settlement of one nation within a dependent nation, usually to gain con- ^ ^ExercisevrsvN ^ Chave, A PC ^ trol over of their resources. Our country, which began with colonialism, is one of the greatest nations in the world. With this being said I can only wonder why a president of the United States, would aspire to fulfill his father's views in an already established, modern and progressive country? The movie is very thoughtprovoking. This movie included aspects of world and American history and introduced new and different views. So please, don't just take my word for it, go out and see this movie for yourself. To learn more about the "2016: Obama's Nation" movie visit: http://2016themovie .com/. SENIOR STAFF W RITE R who also suffered pay cuts right along with the student tuition hikes) across the CSU system feel the same. One can only hope his replacement is not only younger and more in touch with reality, but also has a real and balanced plan to fix the financial crisis gripping the CSU system; A nice start would be cutting presidential, trustee, and chancellor pay rates by 50 percent or more, and using the money saved to invest in faculty salaries and other educational programs. C redi t c runc h fornia budget issues that have drastically affected education in recent years. The university's recent Budget cuts are necessary decision has freshman and when funds are low, but they transfer students at CSUSM always hurt someone. In this this year facing a constric- case it's students trying to tive 13 unit credit limit due make it through, and faculty to budget cuts. This semester and staff who pfobably don't there are limited course of- need any more furloughs, ferings, and in order to allow pay cuts or resource reduceveryone the best possible tions. selection of classes availWhile many students seem able, all other students are willing to complain about the subject to a 17-unit limit. credit limit, in deeper conAdministration seems re- versation, most seem to have luctant to comment. Every- formed some kind of rationone I spoke with seemed to alization and tolerance for it. "I don't like it, but I underthink someone else would have something better to stand why it is there," Daniel say than themselves. Is there Campbell said, a transfer stufear of backlash from above? dent from Palomar College Many I spoke with seemed to who fears the credit limit express a veiled frustration will postpone his graduation. with the topic . Luciana Byrnas, another The whole purpose of new transfer student, said a credit limit is to protect that having too many credits CSUSM from ongoing Cali- at one time can lead to bad B Y SARAH H UGHE S STAFF W RITE R grades, rob you of the campus experience and affect your personal life. She said she once took 24 units at a previous college. While I take 12 units per semester, in addition to a job and different extracurricular activities, I still feel that people deserve the option of taking more credits so that they can graduate earlier and not have to pay as much tuition. A 17-unit limit prevents a student from taking a sixth class. Is this effective? I have proven myself as an adult and student and I can make my own decisions/The real issue here seems to be the funds that support more classes and teachers to teach them. If funds are not available, give students an option to pay for these classes instead of taking them away. -f—f ^^•irin fe're looking for your opinions to Cesar 1 P ^ ^ c o m * Coo. Small your opinions to SafeW- P o e 7 h e U Gender. W ~ ^ o!ecm. O r e e ^ G o c ^ J . 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The Cougar Chronicle reserves the right to reject any Letter t o the Editor for any reason. �A & E Editors: I Jessie Gambrell & Juliana Stumpp cougarchron.arts@gmail.com N o t icket , n o e ntr y Arts, Lecture series returns with new ticket price plan B Y JESSIE GAMBRELL C o - A & E EDITOR The popular Arts & Lectures series returns this fall with a new ticketing process that requires advance reservation for all shows, and tickets for CSUSM faculty, staff and the public are no longer free. Thanks to the series ,CSUSM's halls have been graced with world-renowned musicians, internationally acclaimed dancers, famous poets, directors and authors. Over the summer the Arts & Lectures planning committee decided that something needed to be done in order to ensure that the students who were required to attend the on-campus events could, in fact, get in. In previous years, there were many instances where faculty, staff, community members and even students were turned away due to a lack of seating. "Tickets are a new thing, before we couldn't really plan ahead. By doing this (having mandatory tickets) we are streamlining the process. And yes it is going to be a permanent thing, for every event you are required to have a ticket," said Mari- lyn Huerta, of the Events and Conference Services. The series has been growing in popularity and the committee has had to deal with the growing attendance. "Even if requesting tickets online is a little more complicated than just showing up for a talk, I think it shows how far we have come as a university. I celebrate what the change signals about the richness of life on our campus," Professor Alyssa Goldstein Sepinwail said. "We've had questions about how to do it since you must get it online. Right now, tickets are open for students only. Students, faculty, and staff must bring their CSUSM ID to be admitted into the event," Huerta said. For CSUSM faculty and appreciate each other's differences and create a special bond. Hey Panheads! North In addition to Ma'u's talCounty musician Keli Ross ents, his own steel drum Ma'u will have a 45-minute school, Kainga Music, will screening of his award-win- be performing in this live ning documentary "In the concert showcase. Panyard" next week. Immediately following the Winner of the Big Kahuna screening is a question-andAward at the 2009 Honolulu answer session and a live International Film Festival, steel pan concert given by this feature explores the Ma'u and members of Kainorigins and culture of Carib- ga Music. To get a sneak bean's Trinidad and Tobago. peak at Kainga's jingly, Steel pan drums are used to tropical rhythm, check out bring the cultures together, some of their steel drum covSTAFF WRITER 7 45 6 8 3 7 3 1 1 69 8753 945 look through her customer 's shopping bags. She also impersonated celebrities such as Madonna, Taylor Swift, Kathy Lee Gifford, Suze Orman and politician Michele Bachmann. Over the summer, funnyman Andy Samberg also announced he'd leave the show. Samberg boosted the series' online presence with "Digital Shorts," a series of comic videos he co-created with his college friends Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone. Popular shorts include " I' m on A Boat" and "Laser Cats:" Often the weekly guest hosts would be featured in the videos. Popular celebrity cameos included Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, Jonah Hill, T-Pain, Jon Hamm and other SNL cast members. Four-year castmate Abby Elliot also left the show. Her impersonations included Khloe Kardashian-Odum, Angelina Jolie, Zooey Deschanel, Ke$ha and many more. With two legendary cast members leaving thè show, it's not clear who will rein next as SNL's funny girl and who will give the show a different comedic vibe. However, other fan favorites like Bill Hader, Seth Meyers, and new featured cast members Taran Killam and Jay Pharoah, will remain on the late-night show. The season premieres at 11:30 p jn . Saturday September 15. Seth Macfarlane, creator of "Family Guy" and "Ted " will host, with musical guest Frank Ocean. It has already been announced that "Dark Knight Rises" actor Joseph GordonLevitt will host for the second time and Mumford & Sons will perform the following week. Edgy dance play 'Painted Bird' comes to C SUS M campus formed by dancer Jaroslav Vinarsky and violist Christian Fedrikson. Zustiak has made this play interdisciplinary by using dance, live music and video to tell the story about how acceptance is vital to redeeming our socially corrupt society. This play \yill be part of the annual CSUSM New Play Festival. Tickets are free for students with ID, $10 for staff and faculty and $20 for the public, and must be ordered in advance at www. csusm.edu/al. Fall T V previews; winners, losers 87 1 2 43 4 81 1 C O - A & E EDITOR Season 38 of "Saturday Night Live" will return Sept. 15 for its 38th season, but without many of its key cast members, who have exited the NBC series, leaving fans worried how it will move forward. Last season, fan favorite Kristen Wiig was honored with a going-away ceremony by her fellow cast members and host and musical guest, Mick Jagger. Even SNL prostafff, the prices range from ducer Lome Michaels came free to $10, and $15 or $20 out to bid her farewell onfor the public. Whether air. The season finale was they're free or not, all tick an emotional experience for ets must be ordered from the the cast, fans and Wiig, who Arts & Lectures website at left being seven seasons of www.csusm.edu/al, printed memorable skits. out and presented to the ush Wiig's SNL characters iner before being admitted into cluded Penelope, a compuleach event. sive liar trying to impress "We've really looked at her peers, and the neurotic the options and the impact Target store clerk who would it would have. Last year we had to turn people away due to insufficient seating, it was really hard. We're still trying to get the word out about the change," said Melanie Chu, an outreach librarian. B Y KARLA REYES Eastern European Jewish For more information STAFF WRITER boy's experiences during the on how to get tickets for Holocaust. Zustiak based the CSUSM events, visit www. The contemporary play 'A dance piece on a scene in the csusm.edu/al or call the Of- dance play born in Slovakia novel where the boy sees a fice of Arts & Lectures at and New York, and inspired brilliantly painted bird killed 760-750-8889. by a noyel about the Holo- by its own flock because the caustA will make it way to other birds think it's an imCSUSM later this month. posten 'The Painted Bird," at 7:30 Zustiak will bring the first p.m. Sept. 24 in Arts 111, is part of the trilogy, "Bastard," a dance-theater trilogy cre- to CSUSM as part of the Arts ers including Foster the Peo- ated in 2011 by director & Lectures Series at the inple's "Pumped Up Kicks" or Pavel Zustiak and Palissimo vitation of faculty members Stevie Wonder's "Isn't She Dance Co. It is loosely based Karen Schaffman and Judy Lovely." on a 1965 novel by Jerzy Bauerlein. The film's next screen- Kosinski about a young The piece will be pering is at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, in Arts 111. Tickets are free for CSUSM students with ID; CSUSM faculty, staff and the general public B Y JULIANA STUMPP "Last Resort," premieres must purchase tickets. Fol- C o - A & E EDITOR at 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, lowing Arts & Lectures seon ABC. ries changes, tickets must reThe week of Sept. 24 This thrilling new drama served ahead of time online marks the beginning of the mystery series is earning a at www.csusm.edu/al. new fall 2012 television sea- lot of praise from critics. The son. As most of us are eager show stars Andre Braugher for our favorite shows to as Capt. Marcus Chaplin of return, it is also the start of the missile submarine USS new shows being introduced Colorado. Chaplin defies an to our weekly line ups. order to launch missiles that Here is a guide of what could potentially kill milshows are worth tuning into lions of people in Pakistan. and which ones should be America eventually turns its skipped. back on the submarine crew ' Th e Mindy Project," and Chaplin must find them premieres at 9:30 p.m. Tues- a new home. The series will day, Sept. 25, on FOX. ask viewers to question their Mindy Kaling, author of beliefs on duty versus their 'Is Everyone Hanging Out own conscience. Without Me?," stars and coproduces her new TV show; 5 Kaling's performance in the pilot episode is witty, quirky "Guys With Kids," preand charming as she plays mieres at 8:30 p.m. Wednesa young doctor and hope- day, Sept. 26, on NBC less romantic waiting for her Emmy Award-winning acHollywood happy ending to tor and late night host Jimmy come around. Kaling proves Fallon creates this comedy that she can stand on her own about new fathers trying two feet after writing and to hang on to their youth. playing Kelly Kapoor on the "Scary Movie's" Anthony NBC comedy "The Office," Anderson and "Bring It for eight years. On's" Jesse Bradford co-star as friends trying to adjust to their new roles as fathers 'In the Panyard' preview B YTARAELSNE R 'Saturday Night Live' returns without key players B Y JULIANA STUMPP GAME 8 S while attempting to maintain the life they once knew. "Guys With Kids" seems like another overdone timeslot filler. "Made in Jersey," premieres at 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, on CBS Despite declining interest in New Jersey-themed reality shows, CBS hopes to draw in viewers with "Made in Jersey." The show introduces Janet Montgomery as a street-smart lawyer born and raised in New Jersey with her big Italian family. The series follows Montgomery's move to New York to join an upper - class law firm. Judged from the start, she must prove herself to her fellow colleagues. The show has promise, with the story of what it takes to chase the American Dream without losing your roots. O i What shows are you looking forward to watching this fall? ^ ^ �A & E Editors: Jessie Gambreil & Juliana Stumpp cougarchron.arts@gmail.com S 'Usen t A* "A CHanSe in D ropping : fall m usi c e ditio n TOP T E N B Y BRITTANY EDINGER B Y LISSETTE N UNE Z SENIOR STAFF W RITE R Ricky C ampo s has been a DJ for a little over t w o years and has had many unique opportunities. H e has performed o n ¡Heart Radio and other downtown San Dieg o radio stations. H e has also performed several times o n campus during U -hou r and has worked with brands such as Red Bull. M os t recently, he worked last semester for the A X O sorority at their annual Powder PuffTournament fundraiser that raised money for domestic violence programs. C ampo s is a third-year C SUS M student w h o said he enjoys the thrill o f providing students with g oo d musical vibes t o dance to. W h e n asked whether he'd like t o continue as a DJ in the future, C ampo s said "If the right opportunity presents itself I would love t o make it a profession." C ampo s offered us his picks for the 10 hottest songs from this past summer I.-''Levels," by A VICI I 2. "Call M e Maybe," by Carly Rae Jepsen 3. "In M y Mind," (Axwell remix) 4.''Faded/'byTyga 5. "Feel S o Close," by Calvin Harris 6. " Th e Motto," by Drake 7. "Let Go," by N e-Y o featuring Alvin Harris 8. "Rack City," byTyga 9. "Titanium," by David Guetta 10. " Wher e Have You Been," by Rihanna The comic book corner: 'Chicken with Plums' and 'Captain Marvel' of simplistic elegance and a must-read. Working under a new Review of "Chicken with name - "Captain Marvel review. Plums." For years, people recogOn Sept. 14, the French film "Chicken with Plums" nized Carol Danvers as the will open at Landmark's La Avengers' Ms. Marvel, but recently, her new series has Jolla Village Cinemas. The film is based on the her taking over the role of graphic novel of the same Captain Marvel. With a new name by Maijane Satrapi. look and new creative team, It's the small but deep story writer Kelly Sue DeConabout the author's great- nick and artist Dexter Soy, uncle, Nasser Ali Khan, in Danvers does her best to Tehran. The novel begins in carry the legendary line of his finals days but it tells the Marvels. In the end„ it is just life story of the Iranian mu- what Carol does best, saving sician. Unlike Satrapi's first lives as an Avenger. Soy's film-adapted work "Persepo- art style is new to the comic lis," "Chicken with Plums" world and it is fitting for the contains pages of prose action-packed story of the mixed with her illustrations. superhero. "Captain MarThough there is a lack of vel" issue four will be hither drawings compared to ting comic shop shelves on her first comics, her words Sept. 19. Visit www.marvel. convey the necessary emo- com for more information on tions and produce images in Danvers's new adventure. readers' minds. It is a work Very rarely do film adaptations of novels portray the vision of the author, unless of course he or she is directing it, as in the case in "The. Perks of Being a Wallflower." Thefilm,based on the novel of the same title, author Stephen Chbosky assumes the roles of screenwriter and director, capturing the perfect rendition of each character from book to screen. Thefilmchronicles the life of Charlie (played by Logan Lerman), a "wallflower" in high school. As a troubled incoming freshman, Charlie isn't sure what t o expect for a social life. becomes even less sure when he meets siblings Sam and Patrick (played by Emma Watson and Ezra Miller), "cool" kids that eventually introduce Charlie to music, drugs and the social politics of teenage C OUNTDOW N T O GRADUATION life. As Charlie experiences what it is to feel infinite (a phrase used in both the book and novel), he is reminded of his shadowed past, making it difficult to move on to his future. With a tight-knit group of friends and an inspiring teacher, a balance is brought to Charlie's life as he experiences love, loss and comingof-age. The cast members impeccably portray each character as they were presented in the book. Lerman is the ideal Charlie, quiet and reserved, while Watson and Miller capture Sam and Patrick's spirit flawlessly. As a reader of the novel, I was surprised and pleased at how well Chbosky made his vi$ion of the book come to life on the screen. "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" opens in theaters everywhere Sept. 2 1 . A S O F S E P T . 12, T HER E A R E 248 D AY S U NTI L T H E 2013 C OMMENCEMEN T C O - A & E EDITOR P!nk CARTOONIST Hint: These were taken at a twice weekly on campus event. B Y MELISSA MARTINEZ B Y JULIANA STUMPP As the signs of summer begin to fade, the fall release of new music allows people to look forward and anticipate summer concert tours next year. Here are a few albums sure to leave you hoping for a few live performances. B Y FAITH ORCINO H O T O F F T H E R EE L Do you know where these photos were taken? ' Th e Perks of Being a Wallflower' N EW S EDITOR ^ STAFF W RITE R "The Truth About Love," Sept. 18. Pink's latest album consists of vinegarABOUT tinged lyrics about letting go of people LOVE who hold you back. This venom-soaked album includes songs such as "Blow Me (One Last Kiss)" and "Sl*t Like You " The entire album stays true to previous P!nk albums and carries on her signature tough-girl attitude. !% TROTH ; Deadmau5 ">album title goes here<," Sept. 22. At the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards, the music world was introduced to the DJ stylings of Deadmau5. Joel Thomas Zimmerman, stage name Deadmau5, is back again to give listeners an extra dose of his electrifying beats. The newest album (actually named, ">album title goes here<,") brings the same crowd-seducing sounds as his previous albums, Zimmerman collaborates with featured artists such as Gerard Way from My Chemical Romance and hip-hop group Cypress Hill. Don't be left out when the beat drops. No Doubt "Push and Shove," Sept. 25. Ten years after Gwen Stefani broke from No Doubt for a solo career, the band has reformed and is back with its newest creation, "Push and Shove." The band that once had chart-topping singles like "Hey Baby" and "Underneath It All," now brings a fresh new beat to their latest single "Settle Down." With 11 new tracks, No Doubt is in the mist of a comeback. Target will be selling the album with a bonus CD featuring acoustic and remix versions of the original tracks. Lupe Fiasco "Food and Liquor n , " Sept. 25. Lupe Fiasco's newest album "Food and Liquor H: The Great American Rap Album Part 1" is a collection of haps on his personal thoughts. After controversy with his record label and the delayed release of his previous album "Lasers," Fiasco is back with three pre-release singles including "Around My Way (Freedom Ain't Free)," "Bad B*tch" and "Lamborghini Angels" that acknowledge the problems in our society. Green Day "UNO!," Sept. 25. It has been three years since the release of Green Day's hit album, "21st Breakdown" and since then a Broadway musical has been made based from their biggest hits. Now Green Day is working on a trilogy of albums starting with the release of "UNO!" So far, three singles from the album have been released, including "Oh L6ve," "Kill The DJ" and "Let Yourself Go." All three albums will deliver emotionally charged lyrics and the classic Green Day rock sound. jHey artists, submit your artwork to cougarchron.arts@gmaiUom and you could see it in our next issue! Answer: CSUSM's Fanners Market. Photos by Miguel Rosas � 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. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Board of Trustees campus safety courses fall 2012 sports https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/91095a41997b149b3dfa2cc1cfced04a.pdf 73fa2d19e6f8a8f60786b1495f0fad44 PDF Text Text T H E C OUGA R C H RON I CLE I SSU E 2 W EDNESDA Y VOLUME XL SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN MARCOS, INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER F IN D U S O NIJN E Should CSUSM students support Proposition 30? www.csusmchronicle.com Friend us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter E m ai l u s a t : c s u s m .c o u g a r c h r o n i c l e @g m a i l .c o m B Y M ELISS A MARTINEZ N EW S E DITO R SPORTS & W ENDOLY N SERRANO STAFF W RITE R 3 - W it h temperatures rising, read this issue's " Hear t B eat " on hydration. A r e you drinking at least the recommended eight 8-ounce glasses of w ate r per day? FEATURES 4 - W h a t do you do during UHour? Read about h o w some C SUS M students spend their free hour and how U - H ou r was established in 2006. Also N a t i o n a l S cien c e F o u n d a t i o n g ive s $ 1.2 m i l l i o n t o C S U S M N o y c e S cien c e a n d M a t h T e a c h e r S ch olar s p r o g r a m B Y MELISS A MARTINEZ N EW S E DITO R Did you know that C SUS M is also known as Cal State University Stair Master? Read one writer's thoughts o n how the stairs can be both a help and a This fall, Governor Jerry Brown announced his initiative to raise revenue for the K-12 schools and colleges across the state of California by introducing Proposition 30. If Prop 30 passes in November, California sales tax will rise from 7.25 to 7.5 percent, also a 10.3 percent tax rate on taxable income above $250,000 11.3 percent over $300,000 and 12.3 percent over $500,000 will be Photo courtesy of wwwxsiism.edu imposed for the next seven years. Brown estimates that the additional income tax increase will only affect 3 percent of Californians but will add up to a $6.8 to $9 billion for the 2 012-201 3 year. least 33,000 new science and If Prop 30 does not pass, math teachers. the immediate impact the "The hope is that the CSU system would face is Noyce program will help al- a $6 billion deficit causing leviate the barriers perceived a proposed 5 percent tuition by our students and create increase next semester and a pipeline of well-qualified additional tuition increases STEM teachers for our re- for the 2013 - 2014 academic gion," chair of CSUSM's year. Mathematics Departments, According to CSU Board Andre Kundgen said. of Trustees, if Prop 30 is apS T E M CONTINUED ON 2 . proved there will be a tuition On Sept. 17, CSUSM was awarded 1.2 million by The National Science Foundation (NSF) to fund the Noyce Science and Math Teacher Scholars program for the next five years. CSUSM's School of Education and College of Science and Mathematics uses this interdisciplinary program in hopes of having students enter into careers as high school Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) teachers. Reports from The California State University Chancellor's Office estimate that in the next ten years, California is projected to need at fee rollback which would reimburse the 9 percent increase that was implemented for this fall. The CSU Board of Trustees is currently considering a proposed back-up plan if Prop 30 is rejected which would include reducing the pay and benefits for faculty, staff and administrators plus decreasing future enrollment. Lobby Corp, a new political and non-partisan group on campus has emerged this fall in hopes of getting students to actively participate in the 2012 election. Lobby Corp is also responsible for visiting the local legislatures and pressuring them to support higher education and any bills that could benefit students. Their goal is to register at least 2,000 students for this upcoming election. In addition to Lobby Corp, CSUSM's ASI will be actively participating. "ASI of CSUSM will also take an active role in advocating f o r higher education, its benefits to the state of CA and the issues affecting each campus to state and local representative and the general public," recently appointed Board of Trustees member, Cipriano Vargas said. hindrance. Sodex o new sole f ood p rovider f o r C SUSM O PINIO N C.A.T . meal plan boost s f ood sales B Y JESSIE GAMBRELL Co - A & E W Y^^HHI IB 6 - Being sick o r dealing with a cold is no joke. Read o u r opinion editors thoughts on staying healthy in college. Here's a tip, never lick y o u computer screen. A&E 7 - C SUS M has t w o new theater professors. Read about Kaja Dunn and V icto r Contreras and their plans t o spice up the theater program. Also 8 - W e asked student what their favorite T V shows w er e in this weeks "Cougar asks" beat. W ha t are your favorite shows and are any the same as the students w e interviewed? O U R N EX T ISSUE O c t o b e r 10 E DITO R In August, CSUSM announced several of the oncampus food and beverage providers would be managed by the Sodexo company in hopes of creating positive growth. Sodexo, a food and facilities management services company, was introduced to CSUSM students on Aug. 16 by campus email. Sodexo already serves more than 900 educational institutions, including hospitals, military bases, government agencies and conference centers across the nation and in some parts of Mexico and Canada. The Big Cat Bistro, Big Cat Market, on campus Starbucks and all conference and event catering will now be managed by Sodexo, just one semester after PepsiCo was chosen as the sole beverage provider f o r the campus, One of the most visual changes came in the form of new uniforms for employees at the Dome's Big Cat Bistro, All of the food servers and cashiers are now in Sodexo official uniforms, "I love it, I feel like they're taking our Big Cat Bistro to a better level. I hope that the student body is noticing the change. I wasn't a fan of [the uniforms] but work's work, It makes it look more clean cut, I guess," food server and cashier, Celeste said. Photo by Jessie Gambrell Since Sodexo took control of the campus food services, many changes and improvements have taken place and staff members seem to be pleased with the progress. Including a new food plan called C A.T . It is a meal plan with a C Plan - 150 Cougar Dollars gets you 10 free Starbucks coffee/iced tea or fountain beverage, an A Plan - 400 Cougar Dollars gets you 30 free (above drinks)-, and T Plan - 1000 Cougar Dollars gets you 50 free drinks. Since the SODEXO CONTINUED ON 2 . Th e political co r n er B Y MORGAN H AL L C o - E DITOR-IN-CHIE F In 41 days, the 2012 presidential elections will take place and during that time the race will be heating up for several states. Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia and Wisconsin will be key to the 2012 presidential election. Candidate Barack Obama (Democrat) and Mitt Romney (Republican) will spend the remainder of their time and resources attempting to campaign the last few weeks for the remaining close or undecided battleground states. For Romney, his plans POLITICAL CONTINUED ON 2 . �2 N ew s Editor : M elissa M artinez cougarchron.news@gmail.com V o t e r registration & canned food drive 9/27, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Kellogg Plaza area Register in September, Make it Count in November! Come meet candidates for office from the Region. Elections are Nov.6, get informed on the issues! T H E COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, SEPT. P OLIC E UPDATE Keep your valuables by keeping them out of sight B Y ALISON SEAGLE STAFF W RITE R Theft f ro m vehicles is a prevalent issue, especially Radio Station JammirT Z90 and on the CSUSM campus and 7-Eleven will be out to help happens more often when rock the vote and rock out hun- vehicles are l ef t in a vulnerger in San Diego. Bring a canned able state. Some of the common reafood item to help C SUS M Fight sons vehicles are broken into Hunger! is that students leave valuables easily visible in their Su k k ot : A Festival cars, leave windows and Holiday of Giving sunroofs open or their doors 9/27, noon- 10/10 unlocked. Kellogg Plaza area Anyone walking through Sukkot is a seven day holiday, . with the first day celebrated as the X,Y or Z parking lot on a full festival with holiday meals. any given tlay can easily spot They are hosting a canned food valuables in at least a dozen drive in partnership with Hands Up Youth Food Pantry of Jewish Family Services, with all donations going t o thousands of San Diego's hungry and homeless. ASI differed action event 9/29,10 a.m.-noon Academic Hall 102 Associated Students Inc. at California State University of San Marcos, in collaboration with STAND, M.E.C.h.A. and the Meyer Law Group will be doing a n informative S T E M FROM ON I . In hopes of gaining student interest, an annual supply of $12,000 f ro m the N S F f un d will be given to 38 Noyce Scholars, who are qualified mathematics and science majors. In order to participate, the scholars selected must commit to teaching two years of high school level science or mathematics, once cars. One car even had a box f ro m Amazon f ull of textbooks in plain view. Other items such as CDs, personal belongings and laptop cases were in plain view. Although a thief wouldn't b e able to see whether the case had a laptop in it, it would only take about nine seconds to get access and find out, according the Police department's video found at http://www.csusm. edu/police/video_series .html With temperatures in the triple digits this fall , i t's easy to see why students might have their windows and sunroofs cracked a little, but leaving any car window open and unattended is not wise. Items inside cars aren't the only target of thieves. The University Police Department regularly receives reports of parking decals and permits being stolen f ro m windshields by thieves who d on' t want to spend several hundred dollars to buy their own. The U PD' s advice to students is to always remember to lock and secure unattended vehicles. For more information on campus safety, visit www.csusm.edu/ police. they earn their credential at CSUSM's School of Education, for each year the scholarship is accepted. Prior to acceptance into the program, scholars will be given the opportunity to participate in the paid Learning Assistants program, where undergraduates work with faculty and fellow students in a Learn by Doing Lab that provides hands-on experience in the field of teaching at in the area high schools. Applications * f o r the CSUSM Noyce Science and Math Teacher Scholars program will open in spring 2013 f o r a fall 2013 admission. For more information, contact Brian Lawler at 760750-4260 or at blawler® csusm.edu. 26,2012 NEWS POLITICAL FROM ON I . Iowa polls show Obama's might include attempting to approval rating ha staken appeal to Independents and a significant dip since the women in Colorado and re- ' 0 8 elections, but still shows tirees and Hispanic voters in Obama on top. Although Michigan seems Florida. In the ' 0 8 elections, Obama won Florida with to be leaning Democrat and North Carolina seems to be 50.9 percent of the popular vote and Colorado with 53.5 leaning Republican, each p arty' s lead is only slight. percent. Two of Obama's biggest Romiiey's home state of hurdles might be Florida and Michigan shows a nine-point Nevada. The economy in margin between the two canboth states has dipped sub- didates and 30 percent of stantially and both Nevada voters remain undecided. Both candidates will be atand Florida have the highest foreclosure rates in the U .S. , tempting to appeal to Ohio's which might have some vot- and Wisconsin's white miders uneasy with Obama's dle class voters. Obama has economic plans. Obama will the difficult task of winning attempt to appeal to the His- over Republican vice presipanic voters in Nevada but dent candidate Paul Ryan's will also be faced with the home state of Wisconsin. possibility of an unexpect- Ohio' s low unemployment edly high election day turn- rate seems to be in Obama's out of Mormon voters f o r the favor. Mormon candidate, RomVirginia seems to be ney. Nevada has the fourth Obama's to lose after a largest population of Mor- population shift in political mons in the United States, demographics in ' 0 8 caused with 6.5 percent. Obama to be the first DemRomney has been cam- ocratic candidate to win a paigning hard with anti- Virginian vote. Virginia's Obama attack ads in Iowa low unemployment rate also and New Hampshire. Recent gives Obama an upper hand. s essio n o n d e - ferred action. SODEXO FROM ON I . C.A.T. plan has been enacted through Sodexo, the food sales have gone u p, and business is good. "There have been no complaints; the employees like that they are all now part of the Dining Services Student Board of Directors. Sodexo pays f o r the uniforms and the shoes , plus they have a'great sustainability program," Dora Knoblock said, University Auxiliary and Research Services Corporation (UAR- M ajors and m inors fair 10/2, 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Kellogg Plaza area Undeclared? N o t sure about a Major? Need t o declare a concentration or emphasis? This is your opportunity t o speak with faculty and advisors all in one place to discuss any C SUS M major! A SP S Oktoberfest! 10/2, Noon - I p.m. University Hall Plaza Join ASI as they celebrate Oktoberfest and experience the German Culture! There will be free food and entertainment cartoon b f: sHf Kn 0 \ ?< \ foyt< \ e Tired o f p aying f or g as? Don't SC) Executive Director. "One of the questions that we had heard was that Sodexo doesn't hire students, but they do have student employees and participation." Sodexo plans to provide a weekly food menu for the students and a new website, set to be released soon. Questions and comments about the Sodexo change can be emailed to Knoblock at knoblock@csusm.edu or visit the UARSC website at www.csusm.edu/uarsc. l ike sifting i n t raffic? C a r e e r ex p o 2012 10/4, I I a m - 2 p.m. Kellogg Plaza Discover your future at the Career Expo 2012. This is a comprehensive career event allowing you to meet with employers and graduate school representatives all in one place. College dem ocrats & Dave Roberts 10/4,5-7 p.m. Clarke M 3 Escondido Democratic Candidate Dave Roberts will come to C SUS M to speak on the Affordable Care A c t I nternational coffee h ou r 10/11,11:30-I p.m. Tukwut Courtyard Come enjoy a monthly campus tradition! G e t t o know people from around the globe, share stories of travel and dream of more travel. Free coffee and snacks, everyone is welcome D iscounte d SPRINTER / BREEZE passes JUST $29 a month! Departures/ Arrivals e v e r y 3 0 m inutes at CSUSM station N OR TH C OUN TY TRANSI T DISTRICT WE MOVE PEOPLE www.gonctd.com �THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 26,2012 Sports Editor: cougatxhron.sports@gmail.com I ^^k ^^S A t h l e t e spotlight Mary Green Hydration is arguably one of the easiest ways to help maintain your physical and mental health. Inadequate water consumption can impair cognitive function, impairing concentration, alertness, and short-term memory. According to the European Hydration Institute (EHI), the brain represents only 2 percent of total body weight. However, it utilizes greater than 20 percent of total blood circulation. When you are dehydrated, blood volume decreases. Consequently, the amount of oxygen and vital nutrients that are sent to your brain can also decrease, impairing brain function. Hydration can be a critical determinant of physical performance. The effects of dehydration are exacerbated by physical activity, especially in hot environments, longer exercise duration, and greater exercise intensity. In vigorous activity in hot environments, some athletes are capable of sweating at rates greater than 100 ounces per hour, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 9/13 W omen' s Soccer 9/15 W omen' s Cross Country B Y C URTI S B OVE E SENIOR STAFF W RITE R B Y A LL Y Ruiz STAFF W RITE R Junior Mary Green, a kinesiology major, is the premier outside midfielder for the CSUSM women's soccer team. Q: What got you started in soccer? A: I just played a variety of sports when I was younger and just happened to like soccer the most. My older sister played soccer as well so that might have drawn me towards it more, and the fact my dad was my coach. Q: Do you think your future involves soccer? A: I think thai I will try and always keep myself around soccer like watching games and hopefully my kids want to play soccer, but I d on' t plan on going professional or playing at the next level after this. I know I ' m going to miss it so much though because I 'v e been involved with soccer since I was 4 (years old). It's all I know. Q: What are your goals for this season? A: It's always to do my best, but as for the team, it is to go farther than we did last year and win nationals. wwwxsusmcougars.com I think because our team is so young this year and I ' m a junior, one of my goals is also to be a leader on and off the field this year, be an example and be encouraging to everyone. Q: What teams are you most excited to play this season? A: Probably Westmont, who we played Sept. 18, because they ended our season last year and knocked us out of nationals, so we had unfinished business still. You can root for Mary and the rest of the Lady Cougar Soccer team at their next home game Wednesday, Oct. 10 V S Concordia 10-1 9/18 W omen' s Soccer V S Westmont W 3-2 Adequate water consumption during exercise helps prevent the reductions in blood volume, muscle blood flow, skin blood flow, the rise in core temperature that accompanies dehydration. According to the Mayo Clinic, it is recommended that adults drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water per day. To calculate how much water you need, divide your body weight in half and use this number in ounces as the amount of water you should consume. Dehydration also impairs school performance by caus- 9 /25-Women' s G ol f at U C Riverside Invite W 2 -1 9/13 M en' s Soccer $10, at M es a Rim 5th out of 17 teams - Oct. 6, Deep S e a Fishing 9/15 M en' s Cross Country 9 /2 5 - M en' s G ol f at U C Riverside Invite V S Concordia 9/26 Volleyball V S C a l Baptist 9/18 Volleyball L0-4 8 p.m., Escondido High School 10/2 Volleyball 9/21 Volleyball T 1 -1 V S Westmont College V S S a n Diego Christian L2-3 7 p.m., Escondido High School 9/22 Volleyball - Powder Puff Sign ups, Oct. 8 - 31 Games, Friday's a n d S aturday' s N ov . 2 - 3 V S Chapman V S Biola LO-1 ' Mmmmmmm $ 4 0 per team 7 p.m., Escondido High School 9 /2 2 M en' s Soccer V S Vanguard ' $ 2 0 at O ceanside B eac h V S La Sierra V S S a n Diego Christian W 3 -0 - O ct . 13, Surfing 3rd out of 9 teams 9/14 Volleyball 9/19 M en' s Soccer $35, at S e a Forth at California Intercollegiate 3rd out of 19 teams L0-3 - Oct. 1, Indoor Rock Climbing at G ran d Canyon Invitational 1 st out of 18 teams 9 /2 2 W omen' s Soccer V S Vanguard ing headaches, dizziness, poor concentration and reduced cognitive abilities, according to the CDC. 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Ä ^^^ AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY 901 E. AlostaAve. • Azusa, CA 91702 �4 Features Editor : K atlin Sweeney cougarchron.features@gmail.com T H E COUGAR CHRONICLE, W E D N E S D A Y , SEPT. W ha t do you do during U-Hour? B Y J ESSI E GAMBRELL CO-A&E E DITO R Twice a week CSUSM devotes time for student interactions and mingling during the Tuesday and Thursday U -hourfro m noon - 1 p.m. In 2006, Cal State San Marcos proposed a program that increased campus engagement while meeting the needs of CSUSM's diverse population of 6,300 students. University Hour, or U-Hour, was established in hopes of engaging freshmen in college life, encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities and connecting students and faculty outside of the classrootfi. After extensive research by Institutional Planning & Analysis (IP & A), it was determined that peak lecture hours where between 9 a m . and 3 p.m., and a larger student population was on campus on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. In the 2006 IP & A preliminary study of U-hour, the department packet report said "With a continued robust Tuesday and Thursday class schedule, a University Hour on those days would further strengthen the tradition by allowing for focused and consistent programming and accommodate student organization meetings, department meetings, workshops and seminars and high profile events." Many students usually go off campus for lunch or to run errands. "During U-hour, I usually just go get food with my friend. I don't hang around school, but I do know that there is always some kind of event or tabling at U-Hour to check out," Ashley Aronson said. " I like to go get a slice from Flippin'!," someone who wishes to remain anonymous said. Some students also like to work on homework. "I would normally just go into the Starbucks room and do homework and sip on a cool drink," said Amanda Koshley. "I usually do homework, or meet up with my friends for lunch, or I go to the College Republicans meetings," Jackie Perciado said. There are also some students who like to relax at the many benches or walls and enjoy a beautiful day on campus. "I like to sit in the sun like a flower absorbing the sun," Walter Valle said. "I like to just sit and "people-watch," Darryl Mendoza said. What do you like to do during U-Hour? Tell us how you spend your free hour, twice a week, on our Facebook page or online at www.csusmchronicle. com. CSUSM welcomes its newest sorority B Y K A T U N S WEENE Y FEATURES E DITO R Finding a solid support system in college is essential to success, and the women of Alpha Omicron Pi exemplify the qualities necessary to help young women on the path to greatness. In the chapter's inaugural year at CSUSM, Alpha Omicron Pi has constructed a framework built upon the values that will give each member a unique sense of character arid confidence. "As a new organization, our goal is to follow the values that over 150,000 members of AOII chapters across the United States and Canada follow," CSUSM president of the Alpha Omicron Pi, Jenneca Bacon, said. "Some of these values [include] inspiring women to grow personally and professionally, giving back to CSUSM and the community through our involvement on campus and establishing bonds that last a lifetime." Alpha Omicron Pi's members are no strangers to campus involvement. Many members are heavily rooted in organizations such as Tukwut Leaders Circle, Intervarsity, ASI, Resident Advisors, Peer Mentor Programs, and Honor Societies. Besides participating in campus events, the sorority will be hosting its own national philanthropy event, "Strike Out Arthritis," later this year. Their goal is to eliminate arthritis and the effects it has on people of all ages. This dedication to campus organizations and their strong foundation of friendship and service allows for Alpha Omicron Pi to represent women of exemplary characteristics. "Our sorority prides itself on the diversity of the members and the friendshipstthat we havecre-^ ated together," said Bacon. "We stand for character, dignity, scholarship, service and college loyalty and we strive to exceed the expectation." Alpha Omicron Pi believes that participating in Greek Life helps to support their members' education by giving them a strong group of friends, increased communi- ty involvement and academic events such as study nights and workshops. Recruitment week is at the beginning of each fall and spring semester. In order to rush any sorority or fraternity, students must have completed 12 units through CSUSM, transfer student units, or AP credit. While they just completed J hei r fall recruitment week, Alpha Omicron Pi is still interested in meeting new women to join their sorority. Contact their Vice President of Membership Recruitment, Myra Ochoa at ochoa029@cougars.csusm. edu or President, Jenecca Bacon at bacon008@cougars. csusm.edu for more information on joining AOII. 26,2012 F EA T U R ES H p yC an ap h g Local r estauran t offer s variet y and sense of communit y B Y S ARA H H UGHE S S TAF F W RITE R If y ou'v e ever spent time at CSUSM or Palomar College, you are probably already aware of the hidden Thai food gem that is Happy Chang. In the midst of a small, older strip mall off of West Mission Road near Palomar College, is a perfect hangout spot for locals and students craving organic Thai food. Whether it's lunch or dinner, the portions are generous and delicious. Most entrees are under $10, with occasional specials f o r lunch and students. Favorites include P anang , Pad Thai, Pad Se-Ew and Orange Chicken. Panang is a type of curry with coconut milk, bell pepper, sweet basil and lime leaves. Pad Thai is made with chicken and Pad Se-Ew is made with beef. Their Orange Chicken, made as spicy as possible, is served with a tall glass of water or a Thai Tea. "I enjoy t h e restaurant," patron Christine Hake said. "My friend and I will go just to hang out and have f u n during our breaks, j The guy gave us free Thai ice tea." Jonny Hughes agreed, "Service wise, they're pretty cool. Sometimes they give you free food if they get to know you." The décor is an eclectic mix of Thai trinkets, whimsical flowers, elephant sculptures and an unexplained collection of Betta fish. Happy Chang has a real sense of individual enterprise and is outside the typical chainrestaurant, designed for an unadventurous palate. Expand your horizons, hang out and try either the friedriceor the Orange Chicken made to a low level of spiciness, 1-3. Patrons can take advantage of the 1-10 spicy scale. If you are more accustomed to traditionally spicy Thai food, specify a higher level of spiciness. "I think it's pretty good. Especially their fried rice. I also like how they let you select how mild or spicy you want it to be. Not to mention they have boba," patron Arianna Contrado said. Happy Chang is open I I a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, noon to 9 p.m. on Saturdays, and 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sundays at 1450 West Mission Rd., San Marcos, CA 92069, Sorority works t o create good in the community B Y K ATLI N S WEENE Y FEATURES E DITO R Last week , Reed and associates w er e on campus f or t he launch of C SU Institut e f or Palliative Car e wher e local philanthropist, D arlene Shiley, donated a sur•V- prise $ L2 million t o t he newly created institute. Of the fundamental reaons that Alpha Xi Delta is so successful is leadership and sense of community. This year, the sorority plans to continue their tradition of giving back to its community through philanthropic events and sisterhood activities. One way they aim to accomplish this is through AmaXing Challenge. It is a weeklong philanthropy event on Oct. 15-21 that seeks to raise $10,000 for Autism Speaks, an organization dedicated to Autism research. Puzzlepalooza, - an event included in the AmaXing Challenge, will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 16 during U-Hour in Library Plaza. It is a NCAA bracket style puzzle tournament where the goal is to see which team can complete different puzzles the quickest. The following event, Xi Challenges, is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 19 from 11:30 Photo courtesy of Alpha XI Delta's Facebook page a jn . to 1:30 p.m. in Library Oct. 6 at Liberty Station in Plaza. The event will finish San Diego. The walk was creup the Puzzlepalooza seg- ated by community members ment and teams will be par- and those affected by Auticipating in different relay tism. While it is not an event challenges. AmaXing Chal- hosted by Alpha Xi Delta, lenge will end on Sunday, the sorority seeks to show Oct. 21 with a banquet that their support by participating includes an auction and raffle. in the walk as a team to help Their second charitable raise awareness for research. event, the Autistic Walk, In order to qualify to rush or "Walk Now For Autism Alpha Xi Delta, members Speaks," is scheduled for must maintain a 2.5 GPA, have already completed at least one semester as a full time CSUSM student and pay a small registration fee by the specified deadline to the Student Life and Leadership office. The sorority holds each member's positive personal growth as one of their most important goals as a group. "Every person that is in our organization graduates with something that she can be proud of that she found inside of herself," said member Julie Miller said. "We are friends and leaders. We have women who are friends of everyone on campus and in the community." "Greek Life helps you gain long lasting relationships that will stay strong even after college is over," member Katie Fronke agreed. "The relationship between girls in the chapter is very strong." If you are interested in participating in the AmaXing Challenge, presale tickets are $7 and $10 at the door. They can be purchased from, any Alpha Xi Delta member or by contacting Abby Ineman at inemaOO 1 @ cougars .csusm.edu. Contact Ali Cullors at alioopl014@msn.com before Oct. 5. to create a team for the AmaXing Challenge. Visit autismspeaks.org to join the Alpha Xi Delta team for the Walk Now For Autism Speaks event or to donate. �mi jm m a ••••> | F t AI I P"" f mm UKbb T H EC O U G A R CHRONICLE, W E D N E S D A Y , SEPT. 26,2012 Features Editor : cougarchron.features@gmail.com I JP — Photo by Kristin Melody Fall fitness classes A f un w a y t o stay a ctive a t C SU SM B Y K ARL A R EYE S S TAF F W RITE R Steps t o t h e 15: C SUSM Keep s Student s in Grea t Physical Shape tors scattered around c am pus , in t h e c oo l Crevasses of h allway s and inside the One look upon the San m an y m ai n b uildings . Others Marcos campus and it is simply get u sed t o it. S om e clear what stands o ut . Steps see it as an opportunity t o get upon steps leading u p t o m oving . higher places, and t her e is n o F reshma n Perry P allej a metaphor about i t . e ve n suggested using the acCSUSM, o fte n r eferre d t o tivity t o o vercome the f eare d as CSU Stair M aster , and its " Freshma n 15." flights of stairs seem t o b e " Th e Freshman 15" essenan acquired taste. Despite tially is the average weight the void and o fte n emotion- change in incoming f resh less expressions on students ' men due t o a transition t o a faces as they climb t h e stairs, more independent schedule. they appear t o find way s Depending on the eating and t o cope with t h e less-than- exercise habits gained, infavorabl e f or m of exercise. coming f reshme n may either S om e find alternatives hid- gain or lose an average of 15 de n within the many eleva- pounds during the first acaBY KEANDRE W ILLIAMS-CHAMBER S C OP Y E DITO R demic year. However, that d oesn' t seem t o b e much of a concern on students' m inds , as senior Reggie A lmojuela notes that climbing the towering campus can b e a way t o c omba t the Freshman 15's ill e ffects , and even beat t hem. Incoming f reshme n are commenting on the flights of stairs in ways that a ren' t very optimistic. Dread is a common expression on their f ace s upon seeing that they h av e yet t o reach the top and that they w on' t b e able t o m ak e it t o the top in the condition they started. " Ugh, " freshman Isis Lopez remarks upon even thinking about t h e stairs, the look of displeasure clear across her f ac e at the mere mention of the gruelling m ovement . Should the stairs not b e the route you f ee l like t aking , t here' s the somewhat stationary way of combating the Freshman 15. According t o C NN , one of the best ways t o avoiding the Freshman 15's ill e ffect s is t o stay active. That can b e achieved by going regularly t o a g ym , and a good suggestion would b e to workout at T h e Clarke Fitness Center whenever possible, whether it is between classes or in your spare time. I t' s either that or the stairs! Photo by Morgan Hall C SUS M students are o f fere d a variety of f re e fitness classes and elite fitness classes at T he Clarke f ro m Sept. 17 through D ec . 7 . Every semester, Campu s Recreation and T h e Clarke team u p to provide students with a variety of classes, including: Abs Blast,,Ashtanga Yoga, Indoor Cycling, JiuJitsu , Salsa, Total F it , Z umb a and several m ore . T h e majority of these classes are taught by students who are certified instructors. " Com e try a c lass," said Sonya Starr-Mclin, administrative coordinator of C am pus Recreation. " They are f u n and healthy f o r y ou . Plus they are free." Attending a class, o r classes , can help spice u p a students gym routine o r can b e a great way to get a routine started. Classes are o ffere d throughout t h e w ee k on d if feren t days and at d ifferen t times. All C SUS M students have f re e access t o these classes. F o r elite fitness training, Cougar M ove s is a great option t o ton e m uscles . Students can attend R e v A b s and Le s Mills P um p classes on O ct . 2 3 , Body Best and Rocking Body Nov. 27., and Le s Mills Combat and Turbo J a m D ec . 10. These classes are also at Th e Clarke and free snacks are provided a f ter class. F o r fitness class selections, Campus Recreation will take student suggestions via email o r through surveys occasionally passed out a fte r class. Fitness class schedules can b e f oun d on T h e C larke' s website www.csusm.edu/rec. THIS S PTE E , GE B K TO THE CLAS - ICS E MB R T AC S. li i an II K muffil i H1 i f »M Join today at Crunch.com. Hurry, offer ends 9 / 30 ! 563 Grand Avenue » Sa n Marcos, CA • 760.591.3100 • Crunch.com AWE OME CLASSES • SHINY MACHINE • TANNING • P RS S S E ONAL TRAINE S • TONS OF WE R IGHTS • Y06A • SERIOUS FUN Enrollment offer applies to Base membership only. Offer valid at Crunch San Marcos only. Expires 9/30/12. ©2012 CRUNCH, LLC. �6 Opinion Editor : cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com T H E COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 2 6 , 2 0 1 2 A d m i n i s t r a t i o n b ack p ed al s o n L i b y a a t t a c k T error attack not'spontaneous' as officials claim B Y A MIR A E L-KHAOUL I It started with a barrage S ENIO R S TAF F W RITE R from an 82-millimeter mortar, followed by another with On Sept. 16, U.S. Ambas- rockets from RPG-7 antisador to the United Nations tank weapons. This was folSusan Rice appeared on ABC lowed by the penetration of News' "This Week" and said the Consulate by terrorists that the attack on the U.S. armed with AK-47 assault riConsulate in Benghazi, Lib- fles and PKM machine guns. The simple truth is that no ya, was not premeditated, but "a spontaneous response" to one "spontaneously" decides a highly offensive YouTube to attack any state consulate, video titled "Innocence of let alone the U.S. Consulate. No one "spontaneously" kills Muslims." This statement is highly our ambassador (who was offensive to the memories highly loved by the Libyan of the four Americans killed government and people for in Benghazi at our consulate his desire to immerse himself on Sept. 11: Ambassador J in their culture). No one "spontaneously" Christopher Stevens, Foreign Service Information brings forth an arsenal of Management Officer Sean such heavy weaponry and Smith, and ex-SEALs Glen lays siege to a consulate. It is in my opinion that the Doherty and Tyrone Woods. It is also offensive to the attack on our consulate was American people as a whole. revenge by Al-Qaeda for It would seem when exam- our targeting and killing of ining the sequence of events Said ash-Shihri, al-Qaeda that unfolded that night in in the Arabian Peninsula's second-iii-comBenghazi, the attack on the (AQAP) U.S. Consulate were, in fact, mand the day before. AQAP contacted al-Qaeda in the planned and well executed. B Y F REDRIC K M ISLE H Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), who then contacted their allies in the Libyan Islamic Fighting Group (LIFG) and put together a joint force of AQIM-LIFG to retaliate. As for the Obama administration's backpedaling on the planned attack to "a spontaneous response," the answer lies in electoral politics. If the administration maintains the truth that this was a planned attack, it could hurt the reelection bid, as someone would ask how our intelligence missed this. Someone had to pick up some form of SIGJNT (signals intelligence [phone calls, emails, radios, etc.]) about this attack. Where was the ball dropped? By claiming the attack was "spontaneous," it allows the administration to cover themselves by denying any knowledge of the attack before it happened. This comes at the cost of the memories of four deceased Americans. O PINIO N E DITO R Have you heard the news? Any news day is often littered with things to get upset about, but the recent embassy attack in Libya and antiIslam film "Innocence of Muslims" seriously remind us about global issues and intolerance. Protests to each are underway and several university campuses have received bomb threats as a form of retaliation. It is at this point that I am thankful to the dean of students and the campus civility campaign for holding CSUSM to a higher standard of excellence. The tenets to this campaign are care, respect, empathy, culture and humanity. Take the pledge. The fact of t h e matter is most things that can make you sick are odorless, colorless, and tasteless. This could be a cold o r it could be so much worse, as something intentionally placed in your drink. Never leave your drink unattended and never share your germs! Photo by Amira El-Khaouli N ever lick t he computer screen and other advice B Y A MIR A E L-KHAOUL I O PINIO N E DITO R Getting sick is never any f u n and while misery loves company, I am not a fan of spreading the illness. Tips to staying healthy on a college campus are as follows: If you have a fever: You are contagious. Please stay home. Fevers are associated with the common cold, the flu, and mononucleosis. I am now on day 18 of a cold. And go figure, I know who I caught it from. Think about the classes, work and other activities you will be robbing others of when you come t o school like that. Don't share drinks, towels, makeup, pillows or anything else you can think of that is a personal item. Your face is your most precious resource. Think about how pink eye spreads and guard yourself carefully. Also helpful is washing your hands. Sexually transmitted diseases are no joke. Stop being gross and put on a condom. I always hear the "it's easier said than done" excuse and there's really only one thing to say. Figure it out. I get pretty pissed about colds, so don't even think about playing Russian Roulette with a life-threatening or lifelong ailment. Also, if you haven't noticed, there is (arms spread wide apart) this much walking and (fingers held together) this many elevators, which may only work intermittently. Coming to campus after drinking the night before is not a good idea. Your mother might not have told you, but don't eat leftovers. Refrigerator shelf life is merely five days. Consider anything that's not in the fridge toxic, with few exceptions. If you are a caffeine or sugar addict, try interchanging your drinks with water. One Red Bull, one water, one soda, one water. You may not think about caffeine intoxication but it's very easy behavior to pick out. You will start acting ... hmmm ... a good way to describe it would be bizarre, stupefied or unable to think and feel properly. Allergies can be the bane of existence. Items you should always have with you if you're a fellow allergy sufferer are an extra shirt or coat, hand sanitizer and eye drops. On a similar note, could we get refills at the campus' sanitize stations? Also, I wouldn't mind less AC and more energy conservation. As for the title of this piece, while it might go without saying, your tongue + germs and radiation are not a good mix. In fact, don't lick any inanimate objects. E VERYTHIN G C OLLEGE , E SPECIALL Y M USIC . 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Book Review'N o Easy Day' an easy, worthwhile read Mark Owen's Navy SEAL memoirs rife with humor, patriotism B Y FREDRICK M ISLE H account into the death of the When I heard there was a world's mostbook being released by a re- wanted terrorist. tired Navy SEAL, especially Owen enlisted a SEAL who was a member in the Navy to of the Naval Special Warfare become a SEAL; Development Group [a»k.a. after completDEVGRU, formerly known ing his training as SEAL Team 6] and was with the "Green on the raid that killed Osama Team," Owen bin Laden, I had to get it. I joined DEVGbought it the day it came out, RU and found Sept. 4, and one week later- himself on a thanks to school and work, I whirlwind of turned the final page. I loved combat operathis book entirely. tions around the The government, how- world. ever, has been investigating He wrote, whether or not Mark Owen, " (I've ) been on the author, can be charged hundreds of dewith leaking classified in- ployments all around the formation, since he did not world (since 9/11)." Despite follow Department of De- this, Owen only details four fense protocol in submitting operations. his book to the D.O.D. for % "No Easy Day" is a thrillthe pre-publication review. ing read for those interested Instead, Owen submitted in our military, our SOF the manuscript to a team of community, and what they lawyers who had experience endure on a daily basis. in dealing with other Special Owen writes eloquently and Operations Forces (SOF) succinctly (keeping the acpersonnel and their own tual story to 299 pages) and memoirs as experience in maintains his professionalmaking the edits. With that ism while inserting humorsaid, "No Easy Day" offers ous political commentaries an uncensored, eyewitness along the way. I highly rec- B Y A LL Y Ruiz On Sept. 20, Markstein 125 was filled with students, faculty and staff anxiously awaiting Dr. Maylei Blackwell's lecture on her sold out book, "¡Chicana Power!" Dr. Maylei Blackwell is an associate professor in the Cesar E. Chavez Department of Chicana and Chicano studies and women studies at University of California, Los Angeles. "¡Chicana Power!" was published f ro m University of Texas Press in 2011. The book addresses the legacy of Chicana feminism that continues to reverberate today as contemporary activists, artists and intellectuals struggle to revise and rework this vision of liberation. Dr. Blackwell was informative, enthusiastic, passionate and peppered the speech with cultural jokes like, "Now I know some of you have tried hot dogs in a tortilla." She kept the last ten minutes open for anyone who had further questions regarding her lecture. Cercsa Hernandez, a junior here at Cal C SUS M welcomes Kaja Dunn and Victor Contreras B Y JESSIE GAMBRELL ommend this memoir as a must-read for a l l Americans eager to know more about the raid that took out Bin Laden. (A note about this piece: Although Mark Owen's real name had leaked into the press and is now common knowledge, I chose to use the pseudonym the author published under as per the wishes of Owen and his publishers to protect Owen's identity out of respect for him and the sacrifices he has made f o r our country.) '¡Chicana Power!' review STAFF W RITE R Th e a t e r students have tw o new professors Co-A&E SENIOR STAFF W RITE R State San Marcos, thought Dr. Blackwell's lecture was an eye opener and a good learning experience. " I didn't know about some of the information she talked about," Hernandez said. Needless to say, the lecture was phenomenal and Cal State San Marcos showed her great respect with continuous applause. The event was sponsored by Cal State San Marcos' own Associated Students Incorporated (ASI) Gender Equity Center, MEChA, and the Women's Studies Department. E DITO R This 2012 fall semester has brought two new faces to CSUSM's theater department. Kaja Dunn and Victor Contreras come to campus to bring new and exciting flavors to the theater program. Merry1 Goldberg, director of the Visual and Performing Arts Department, is excited for these new Cougar professors to bring something different and interesting to the department. Professor Kaja Dunn has been acting for 14 years and has 12 years in education. She also directs theater, having just co-directed the CSUSM play festival. She has experience in teaching for Playwrights Project and Young Audiences. Some of her credits include: "The Best Christmas - Pageant Ever," "One for the Road," "The Vagina Monologues" in West Los Angeles" and A Raisin in the Sun." "I plan on staying here as long as I can. The classes are enthusiastic and there is a great energy on campus. The people are really great to work with here," Dunn said. Professor Victor Contreras started teaching theater and speech in 1974, in the Sweetwater school district, which had the first "Fame" style school on the West Coast. In the late 1980s, he decided to pack up his bags and move from his native 7 A & E Editors: J e Gambrell & J essi uliana Stumpp cougarchron.arts@gmaii.com 26,2012 D roppin g B Y JULIANA STUMPP Co-A&E E DITO R 9/ 26 T h e A v en gers T h e ultimat e s uperhero m ovi e assembles Iron Man, Thor,. T h e Hulk, C aptai n A meric a and many m or e in t hi s a ctio n packed film t o d e fea t T hor' s b rother , Loki. T h e c as t includes R ober t D owne y Jr., Samuel L Jack son , S carlet t J ohansso n and C hri s H emswort h w h o b ecam e s umme r b lockbuste r s tar s t hi s p as t year. 1 0/ 2 D a r k S h a d o w s T h e d ar k com e d y s tar s J ohn ny D ep p as Collins, a 2 0 0 y ea r old vampir e r eturnin g t o t h e m an sion h e o nc e lived in t ha t is n o w o ccupie d w it h a n e w family.The m ovi e w a s b ase d off of a g othi c s oa p o per a d urin g t h e late 60's and 70's. home of San Diego to the mecca of theater, Los Angeles. There he got involved in the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) and became the artistic director for Nosotros Theater. "Well I was very honored to be asked to come here, to replace Marcos Martinez. I wasn't aware of the opening 9/ 26 M u m f o r d a n d here," Contreras said. Sons, B a b el Professor Dunn will be Followteaching TA 300 Theater ing the for Social Change and TA huge s uc 120 Intro to Theater. And ces s bf t h e professor Contreras will be i naugura l teaching Chicano and Latino album, Sign Theater, 325 Chicano/Latino N o M ore , Theater in the U.S. t h e indie folk band r eturn s For questions about these w it h t hei r s ophomor e alnew theater professors or the bum . Mumford and Sons Arts department you can vis- f irs t g o t r ecognitio n a t it www.csusm.edu/vpa. t h e 2 01 0 G ramm y A ward s w he n t he y p erforme d and received t w o n ominations , Best N e w A rtis t and B es t R oc k Song f o r t h e p opula r "Little Lion Man." H O T O F F T H E R EE L Wha t makes 'Pitch Perfect ' stand out B Y JULIANA S TUMP P Co-A&E E DITO R Choir grouped themed shows and movies like "Glee" have lost the popularity they once had a few years ago. At this point, audiences often feel that the choir underdog story has been there, done that. Although, "Pitch Perfect" plot centers around that theme, there are numerous pieces that makes this film worth while. Anna Kendrick (Up in the Air, 50/50) plays Beca who doesn't want to give college a chance but rather follow her passion to become a DJ. After making a deal with her dad to get more involved and make college memories, she joins the female acapella group, The Bellas. With an uptight leader trying to shake off a humiliating performance the previous year, Beca attempts to bring the group some of her own fresh DJ sounds. While Hendrick brings an edge to her lead role, it is the sup porting cast that brings the movie its special ' attributes. Fresh off her small but memorable role from "Bridesmaids," British f u n ny girl Rebel Wilson shined in the commercials but delivers much more throughPlTCH CONTINUED ON 8 . FI FA'13 T h e newest e ditio n of FIFA s oc ce r c ome s o u t w it h m or e f ea ture s f o r g amers . T hi s g am e n o w s upport s PlayStation Move and Kinect c ontrollers . T her e a r e a t ota l of 31 leagues and 4 6 i nternationa l t eams . S om e t eam s like Bolivia, India, Paraguay, Venezuela and t h e C zec h -^Republic a r e n e w t o t hi s e dition . �8 A & E Editors: J e Gambrell & J essi uliana Stumpp cougarchron.arts@gmail.com T H E COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 26,2012 A &E lling into Füll" by F h O io fltti rc © vmmm A N ot e f ro m t h e C reator : P lease do w atch your s te p w hile w alking around campus. Cougar asks C OUGA R B Y A LISO N SEAGLE STAFF W RITE R W h a t is you r f avorit e fall T V show? B Y JULIANA STUMPP C O - A & E EDITOR Scantrons are selling fast at the bookstore and students T AR A FLESNER are consuming their favorite snacks at Big C a t Market. It's starting t o feel like school again as w e are STAFF W RITE R cramming for tests. However, there are times when it's hard t o sit down and get our w or k done. Listen t o these hot tracks for a study boost, and don't forget your M&M's and index cards! " C r e e p e r s " by K i d C u d i For all those people who get distracted by Facebook, the name says it all.The song featured on Kanye West's new album has an infectious sound that Kid Cudi is known for.This single will help you part ways from your profile and get you one step closer t o writing that first paragraph. " T h e B o y s " b y N i c k i M in a j a n d C a s s i e You're getting antsy and thinking waking up early might be a better idea, Nicki Minaj is the cure for that/Everything that the outrageous and theatrical artist represents is rolled up in this new track. "Silhouettes" (Lazy Rich Remix) byAvicii W he n you're in the groove of getting your homework Carlo A raujo , Computer Science M ajor , " Big B an d Theory," premieres Thursday, Sept.27 at 8 p .m. , on CBS I K ryste l Jacildo, Communications M ajor , " Th e Mentali s t p r e m i e r e s Sunday, Sept. 30 at 10 p .m. , on C B S Daiki I keda , Business M ajor , "Supernatural," premieres Wednesday, Oct.3 at 9 p .m. , on t h e C W Serena C ha , Nursing M a jor , " Ne w Girl," premiered Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 8 p .m. , on F o x Nestor P ro , Human Development M ajor , "Sons of Anarchy," premiered Tuesday, Sept. 11 at 10 p .m. , on F X Unavailable f o r photograph Stephanie Pedroza, Business M ajor , "Vampire Diaries "premieres Thursday, Oct. 11 at 8 p .m. , on the C W done, nothing ruins it more than a slow ballad, the remix of the dance song Silhouettes helps you w or k harder. A dance break might be required. " D o It A n y w a y " b y B e n F o l d s F i v e A fast beat with motivating lyrics, this song is great when you're wrapping up that last problem o r page. It H O T O F F T H E R EEL < HotelTransylvania,, gives you that little nudge t o finish your w or k but mel- B Y KARLA REYES lows you out before you hit that pillow. Don't forget t o STAFF W RITE R turn in your assignment online and get your bag ready for the morning. " P u s h a n d S h o v e " by N o D o u b t A fte r a long night of studying and walking t o class, N o Doubt's song from their new album is perfect t o wake you up t o after a hard night of studying. Stop by Starbucks t o give yourself a little treat before class. T he comic book corner Trailblazer* and Conjecture/ ConChord B Y F AIT H O RCIN O CARTOONIST Best k nown f o r their works with D C C omics , writing d u o Justin Gray and J imm y Palmiotti released the graphic novel "Trailblazer" in June 2011. Though I mag e C om ics published t h e novel m or e than a y ea r a go , it is h a s a similar f ee l to the new movi e "Looper." Both deal with crimes and time-travelling but with d ifferen t and interesting scenarios. In "Trailblazer," it is the government that uses an experimental time-traveling machine, as the new witness-protection option. T h e newest client is a hitman who provided evidence f o r the convictions of his f orme r employers. Now this modern gunslinger must get used t o his new l if e in the Old West, hoping everything b efor e will simply b e of the p ast . F o r m or e i nforma tion on this comi c and many m ore , either visit y ou r local o r online .comic vendors. Conjecture/ConChord N er vou s Films preview Set to hit theaters Friday, the 3D film "Hotel Transylvania " has a befitting cast that will keep kids entertained and adults happy. The plot follows the story of the renowned Dracula (voiced by A da m Sandler) and his attempt t o plan the perfect birthday party f o r his daughter M avis ' (voiced by Selena Gomez) 118 birthday. Dracula also has t o run a hotel and most importantly 2 01 2 O n O ct . 5 - 7 , sci-fi and f antas y lovers will flock to B Y JULIANA STUMPP t h e Town and County Resort Hotel and attend the fifth an- C o - A & E EDITOR nual Conjecture 2 012 . This year, it is partnering u p with O n Sunday Sept. 2 3 , f o r the Southern Californian the first time, Jimmy Kimfilk music convention, Con- mel hosted the 64 Primetime Chord 2 4 . F o r those w h o E mm y Awards show honorhave n o idea what filk music ing television' s b est.^ Q ^ y i s , according to ConChord K immel' s f pu t e |for t i nto " 2 4' s site, it is a combination hosting as h e poked f u n of original and parody m u - at trash T V ^such a s " Her e sical pieces that r eference Comes H oqe^Bo o B bd " f o r sci-fi and fantasy. T he con- his monologue and enlisted vention has a wide variety of the h el p of p ranfcit ^ Tracy events f o r f ans , ranging f ro m Morgan t o a pJRii r Imconfilk concerts, gaming venues scious in t h e h opes^ffeettin g and their own masquerad e m or e viewers. Ojfcedlkits inball. T h e guests of hono r cluded K immeJ^alpn g secuare author Particia C . W rede , rity on his pajfcnts f o r telling musician Heather D al e and h i m " h e c aqfd o anything, " artist Laura R eynolds. There when h e actually faile d t o is a special pre-registration win an E mm y a ndjia d a speprice online until Sept. 3 0 , so ciayjiemoiia l visit Conjecture.org to view to himself. the complete list of prices and e vents. multiple bloopers s uchHi s no garlic necessary keep his daughter from f all in g in love with the kooky human backpacker, Jonathon (voiced by Ada m Samberg), who had wandered into the "monsters-only" hotel. The animation was g ood , but nothing we h aven' t seen b efore . However, one strong point of the film was the camera movements, which give you the sense that you were actually inside the hotel watching the characters. Some 3D movies these days f ai l t o k ee p the camera angles and movement s n ausea-free , Primetime Emmy's review Outstanding Lead Actress winner Julia L ouis-Dreyfu s reading f ello w nomine e A m y P oehler' s would h av e acceptance speech and f unn y man Seth MacFarlan e walking u p t o t h e w rong microphone but laughing it off with his well • k now n Stewie voice from f "Family Guy. " Big winners of the night included shows such as " Mod ern Family*" " Homeland " and " Gam e C hange. " In previous y ears , " Ma d M en " took h om e multiple awards but d idn' t take h om e any this year, despite 17 nominations. Another disappointment w a s " 3 0 R ock, " a favorit e f ro m previous ceremonies w a s robbed going into their final season. The complete list of winners is on our website, www.csusmchronicle.com but "Hotel Transylvania" did. The music and j oke s throughout the film parallel t oday' s realities and buzz. This was director Genndy Tartakovsky's first feature film. However his E mmy nominated productions and a nimator' s resume d o not f al l short a fte r cartoon hits such as " Dexter' s Laboratory," "PowerPuff G irls, " " Samura i J ack " and " Star Wars: Clone Wars." You can check out this movie on Friday, Sept. 2 8 . Next w eek , rural Appalachia native filmmaker, Brent Green, will display on campu s his animated films of the " folk-gothic " genre stylistically similar t o director Tim Burton. Cougars, d o t h e words " folk-gothic " m ak e you shiver? D on' t b e nervous! C om e and check out N erv ous Films in Arts 111 on O ct . 3 at 6 p .m . This event is geared towards any audience m embe r w h o e njoy s the whimsica l and the mysterious . N ervou s F ilms ' creator B rent Green blends filmmaking, animation and visual arts t o create on-screen f antasy worlds depicted by live narration and musical accompaniment. Nervous Films has screened at several venues including Sundance Film Festival, T he Wexner Center f o r die A rts , The Walker Arts Center and the Hammer M useum. Tickets are necessary f o r admission and can b e reserved online at http:// www.csusm.edu/al/calendar. html#nervous. Admission is free to all students with a CSUSM I D , $7.50 f o r all faculty and staff members and $15 f o r general community member admission. PITCH FROM ON 7 . out the film. Another scenestealer was A da m DeVine (Workaholics) as the cocky opponent of T h e Bellas providing laughs alongside Wilson. Not only does the film f eatur e a talented cast but characters with plenty of one-liners. "Pitch P erfect " leaves all the singing and p erformin g onstage rather then busting out a r ando m Journey o r cheesy 8 0' s song in the middle of the q uad . T h e music includes balanced m ash-up s of oldies but goodies and new t o p 4 0 songs . To get a glimpse of what songs are f eatured , t h e soundtrack is n o w available on iTunes "Pitch P erfect " provides f unny , c rud e h umo r that our generation can appreciate. M oreover , the m ovi e overcome s t h e corny and cheesy stereotype with well written h umor . T h e comed y is nationally released on O c t 5 . T IP : C an' t wait t o see it? E dward s C inem a in Mira M es a will h av e a special preview of t h e m ovi e on S ept . 2 8 . ####45 / *ey artists, su b m it y o u r a r t w o r k c o u g a r c h r o n .a r t s @g m a i l .c o m a n d y o u co u l d see it i n o u r n e x t i ssu e ! t ojk Jl � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text election (presidential) fall 2012 food services School of Education sorority theater U-Hour https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/dda6820fada57dad45b0dd6de109707a.pdf 2b254f50ce44eb955ffca1e578efd5c0 PDF Text Text C HRONICL E T H E C OUGA R ISSUE 3 WEDNESDAY V OLUM E X L O CTOBE R 10, 2012 — FÌNDUSONUNE www.csusmchronicle.com Friend us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN MARCOS, INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER N e w Chancello r f o r CSU sysyt e m UC Riverside Chancellor, Timothy P. White, to replace Charles B. Reed Email us at: csusm.cougarchronide@gmail.com B Y MELISSA MARTINEZ NEWS EDITOR SPORTS 2 - W e talked w it h CSUSM's mens soccer goalkeeper Landon Sherwood in this issues " Athlet e Spotlight." Read Sherwood's goals forr himself and t h e team as they continue t hei r season. And 3 - Red Bull B M X A thlete,Terr y Adams, t oo k a ride across campus f o r t h e second year in a row. Read how Flatlanding has changed his life. FEATURES After much anticipation from students and faculty in the California State University system, the CSU Board of Trustees (BOT) finally announced Timothy P. White as the seventh chancellor in the CSU system. Since Chancellor Charles Reed announced his retirement in May, Reed has continued with the responsibilities as Chancellor until the CSU BOT named a successor. White, who has served as University of California, Riverside's (UCR) chancellor for the past five years, will continue leading the nation's largest public university system of 23 campuses and manage the effects of recent budget cuts. White will also oversee the five percent tuition increase if Proposition 30 fails, an education incentive proposed by Governor Jerry Brown. If rejected, there would be a $250 million funding cut. Failure of prop 30 would also lead to a halt in enrollment of spring and fall of 2013 in most CSU campuses. White has stated, "We are going to be very focused in our efforts to talk about the consequences if that is unsuccessful but also the importance to California if it is successful.". White's leadership achievements include leading the growth of UC Riverside to a record-breaking 21,000 students while creating committees to develop plans in expending UCR's continuous development. He has led UCR to acclaimed ratings in the U.S. News and World Report's college rankings in academic quality and diversity. "I am humbled to have been chosen to lead the California State University system at such a transforma- tive time," White said in the CSU Office of Chancellor's press release. "As Chancellor, I look forward to engaging with faculty, students, staff, campus presidents and CSU trustees, along with the communities we serve, as we advance this vital system of higher education for California's future." 4 - CSUSM is on a roll w it h food Campus political clubs host f orum choices in the Big C a t Bistro. B Y JESSIE GAMBRELL Read about the new Sushi ladies C o - A & E EDITOR. and the variety of traditional Sushi they make fresh every morning. And 5 - Think outside the books at the Kellogg Library which is featuring a new e xhibi t Read about the inspiration and histor y behind " Mor e than just To build on the momentum of last week's first presidential debate, CSUSM's Lobby Corps will host a forum next week featuring students from the campus Republican and Democratic clubs. The event will be held at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at the University Village Apartment's (UVA) community building. "We're just trying to get people active and be as unbiased as possible. The reason we wanted it at the UVA is to have fresh people to come in and to get people educated in their civil duty," said Brett Goudy, a residential advisor at UVA. Organizers say the forum will allow the clubs to present their perspectives on the candidates, as well as the propositions that will be on the ballot next month. If you would like to attend Casinos." Prop 32 endangers unions OPINION BY ALISON SEAGLE 6 - W ha t does love mean t o STAFF WRITER you? Read this issues opinion editorial o n a love-hate relationship and another article on h o w students view celebrity love, its negative effects and inconsistencies. 7- W e caught up w it h t h e The Political Beat four years of Obama refuse to be put down. Questions over his fulfillment of the The Oct. 3 debate gave promises he made in 2008 voters a good show since have been plaguing Obama's Mitt Romney has weathered campaign. Mass murmurs of the storm to gain the Repub- distrust in the notion of anlican nomination to oppose other four years with him at President Obama in the 2012 the helm cannot be ignored. presidential elections. These issues, along with According to recent polls, other mostly domestic ones, Obama leads his designated were the focus of their first opponent for the fall of 2012, debate on Oct. 3. Obama 47 percent to 49 percent on spotlighted government average. Despite his margin- spending, Medicare and the al edge, the ghosts of the past POLITICAL CONTINUED ON 2 . w rite r and director of " 7 Psy- B Y D AN E VANDERVELDEN chopaths," Martin McDonagh, at SENIOR STAFF WRITER the 2 01 2 San Diego Film Festival. Read a review of the movie and his thoughts on working w it h the star studded cast And 8 - Universal ebrated sary. its Studios 100th cel- anniver- Read about some of Universale finest this event, please contact resident advisor Wendolyn Serrano at serra025@ cougars. csusm.edu. films and how they will be re-released on D V D and Blu-ray. O U R N E X T ISSUE October 24 There is some confusion, especially among students, about the highly discussed Prop. 32, which will definitely affect teachers, unions and special interest groups, but is not to be confused with Prop. 30. Prop. 32, also known as the "Paycheck Protection" initiative, is a hot topic on the ballot this fall. The ballot measure proposes to limit the political influence of labor unions by banning them from making contributions to candidates' political campaigns. Contributions made by independent corporations and political action committees (also known as PACs) would be unaffected. If Prop. 32 passes, it is estimated that there will be increased costs to the government for implementation and enforcement of the new requirements and those costs could exceed $1 million annually, but could potentially be offset by fines. The "Yes on 32" campaign is running with the slogan "cuts the money tie between special interests and politicians." One argument is that the teacher unions focus more on teacher-benefits, seniority and tenure than on the education that students receive. Without political protection, it would be easier to layoff teachers who are no longer meeting standards and are just using their tenure as a shield. PROP CONTINUED ON % Brown signs AB-970 to make school fees transparent BY FREDRICK MISLEH SENIOR STAFF WRITER On Sept. 27, Governor Jerry Brown signed into legislation Assembly Bill 970, which looks to make school fees more transparent, as opposed to being behind closed doors to the public and to CSU/UC students. The bill also requires the Board of Trustees for the CSU system to consult with student associations six months prior to implementing future fee increases in hopes of avoiding mass protests, similar to those experienced at CSU Long Beach in Nov. 2011. While the CSU system supports the bill, the UC system has been more hesitant and remained neutral. CSU legislative advocate Andrew Martinez told the Daily Caiifornian on Sept. 3, "Any time you put restrictions on tuition, that's a concern f o r the university, since almost all funding comes from either the state or tuition." Two Assembly members, Paul Fong (D-Cupertino) and Marty Block (D-San Diego) who proposed the bill felt that the process by which tuition was increased needed student and parent feedback and transparency. Brown seems to agree with their opinions. AB 970, also known as the Working Families Student Fee Transparency and Accountability Act, would be an addition to the Donahoe Higher Education Act, an already existing law from 1960. What are your feelings on transparent fees? Share them on our Facebook page. �Sports Editor: Alex Franco cougarchron.sports@gmail.com Nw^Gemtiwm A t hlet e spotlight Landon Sherwood 9 / 2 6 Women's Volleyball VS La Sierra POLITICAL FROM I . decay of the nation's school system all in what some have said to be a less-than-stellar performance. Uncharacteristically static and defensive, the president was trounced by an enthusiastic, passionate and confident Romney through sheer deliverance alone. Early analysis of the debate had Romney holding the upper-hand in the debate across the board, even if a majority of viewers felt that * specifics as to solving the na^ tion's problems were scarce between both candidates. Debates can be the key to presidential election. They allow for candidates to showcase their personalities to the populace at large, and if the president still has any fight in him, he'll study this "defeat" and hopefully bring along some of the fire he has wielded in the past to his next encounter with Romney on Tuesday Oct . 16 . PROP FROM I . The "No on 32'? website says to "stop the special exemptions act" and accuses supporters of the proposition with elaborating the proposition in such a way that they are not banned from supporting their political interests, only unions. The top contributor to the Prop 32 opposition is the California Teachers Association. Variousfirefighters,law enforcement and nurse associations are also included in the list of supporters for the opposition. Proposition 30 is directed towards tuition and looks to tax the rich in order to prevent tuition hikes. This proposition does not address unions and political contributions. Polling thus far has shown that votes for and against Prop 32 have been very close. With all of the huge contributions that have been made to both the "Yes" and "No" campàigns, the outcome of the election for Prop 32 is obviously highly anticipated. vorite part about playing socSTAFF WRITER cer for CSUSM is definitely the brotherhood that was creSophomore Landon Sher- ated. Last year, I was a red wood, who plays goalkeeper shirt with a lot to learn about for the men's soccer team, the college game. I took that has been playing soccer since opportunity as a challenge to he was five and can safely get mentally and physically say that soccer is his life. stronger for the upcoming Q: Have you played any season. Here we are in the other sports besides soc- fall of 2012 and I have been cer? fortunate enough to earn the A: Although soccer is starting goalkeeper position. hands-down my primary Q: What has been your sport, I also played football favorite game so far this and volleyball in high school. season? I was the place kicker and A: My favorite game so punter for my high school far this season was our 1-0 and opposite on the volley- shut-out home opener vicball team. Being a triathlete tory against Masters College letter winner was a great ac- who [the men's team] have complishment in my life. never beat in our schools hisQ: What do you love most tory. The crowd was great about soccer? and we look forward to the A: I love the game so same amazing homefieldadmuch! When I am not on the vantage for the remainder of field playing it, I am in the the season and into the A.I.I gym training for it. My fa- where we will protect our BY DANIELLE GHALWASH conference championship at home as wefcostthe tournament. Q: What does the team have to work on for the rest of the season? A: Thus far this season, I believe we have not reached our maximum potential, although there have been great moments in the run of the plays. Personally, my goal is to keep the team in the game the best that I can by making saves and keeping the ball out of the net. Collectively, we are taking steps in the right direction to defend our title. We train way too hard and are surrounded by way too much talent to accept anything less than back-toback A j J . conference championships. Q: Whom would you like to thank from your soccer career? A: Ron Pulvers and Bobby W 3-0 9 / 2 9 Women's Cross Country VS Pomona - Pitzer Invite 1 st out of 11 teams 9 / 2 9 Men's Cross Country VS Pamona - Pitzer Invite 1st out of 10 teams 1 0/0 1 Women's Golf V S Embry Riddle Coed Tornament 1 st out of 6 teams 1 0/0 2 Women's Volleyball VS Chapman W 3 -1 1 0/0 4 Women's Volleyball P hot o courtesy of VS San Diego Christian w ww.csusmcouga rs .com * Renneisen have done a phenomenal job establishing and maintaining a successful men and women's soccer program. I am grateful to be here and I am proud to be a Cougar. W 3 -1 1 0/0 5 Women's Soccer VS Westminster W 3-0 1 0/0 6 Women's Soccer VS Carroll Intramural sports round-up at C S U S M with no tryouts necessary. Intramurals provide students with the opportuThanks to Campus nity to make up their own Ree and The Clarke, the teams and to play and comCSUSM intramural pro- pete with friends and felgram gives students - tKe low classmates. The fall opportunity to play team semester offers men's flag sports through out the year football, women's powder BY KARLA REYES STAFF WRITER puff football and co-ed softball, while the spring semester offers co-ed soccer, basketball and volleyball. In order for students to participate, each intramural sport has various requirements and regulations, as well as a small registration fee and TO-O 1 0/0 6 Men's Soccer paperwork that must be completed at The Clarke Field House information desk. Currently being offered are men's seven vs. seven flag football (which is no longer accepting team applications). It holds a minimum of Due to print schedule, we were unable to INTRAMURAL CONTINUED ON 3. record 10/9 Women's Volleyball game. VS Ashford T 1 -1 1 0/0 7 Men's Soccer VS Trinity Lutheran L 1-3 M ak e t h e r igh t cal l f o r campu s B Y ALISON SEAGLE STAFF WRITER Everyone is taught to dial 911 in the event of an emergency, but dialing 911 from a cell phone on campus will only reach the California Highway Patrol, not the University Police Department. The time lost waiting for the CHP to transfer a call from their dispatch to the UPD dispatch could be costly. The number to reach the UPD dispatch is (760) 750 - 4567. Students, faculty and staff are all encouraged to save the number in their phones in the event of an emergency. If someone is using a cell phone that has T-Mobile or Verizon, their mobile provider they will automatically be connected to the UPD. When dialing 911 from any campus phone, the call will directly go to the UPD. Also, there are 65 blue light emergency telephones conveniently located throughout campus that can be used to directly connect with the UPD. The number to reach the UPD for emergencies is also the same number to request a campus escort. This is a service that is provided between dusk and dawn by Community Service Officers [students] until 11 p.m. and UPD officers thereafter to ensure everyone feels safe on the CSÛSM campus. A u a Pacific University's g a u t p o r m e p w r y u to zs r d ae r ga s m o e o put c m a so into action. Pe a e to m k a difference o p si n rpr ae Master of Social Work • Internships in the Greater Los Angeles area • Integration of faith and social work practice • Full-time and part-time options For more information, visitwww.apu.edu/msw/. Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology: Marriage and Family Therapy • Alignment with current California licensure requirements • Professionally active faculty who teach from personal experience • A curriculum that integrates spirituality and values • A blend of the theoretical and practical elements of psychology For more information, visit www.apu.edu/mft/. AZUSA PACIFI C UNIVERSITY 901 _ ___ _E. Alosta Ave. • Azusa, CA 91702 190 32 �T H E C OUGA R C HRONICLE , W EDNESDAY , O C T . I O , 2 0 1 2 Sports Editor: Alex Franco cougarchron.sports@gmail.com 3 at least six units, with the tatively set to play on Fridays UCLA and the winners of seven and a maximum of 12 exception of the one fac- and Saturdays from Nov. the regionals were given players which can include ulty or staff member. Games 9 through Dec. 1 at Hol- the opportunity to go to one faculty or staff mem- will be played at CSUSM landia Field off of Mission Florida and play in the naber per team on each roster. lower field on the corner of Blvd in San Marcos, next to tional championship game. The team registration fee Craven and Twin Oaks, on Mission Hills High School. To sign up a team or to find was $50 and teams are cur- Nov. 2 and 3. The registraSome intramural sports more information about the rently playing on Fridays tion fee is $40 per team. even allow the possibility for intramural sports and prices, and Saturdays until Oct. 27. Also currently accepting students to play against other visit the Campus Recreation Members of the True Freshmenflagfootball team after theirfirstgame. Currently accepting ap- applications until Wednes- universities in the county and website at www.csusm.edu/ Photo by Karla Reyes plications until Wednesday day, Nov. 7, is co-ed 10 vs. across the nation. In the case rec or contact Sonya-Starr Oct. 31 is women's six vs. 10 softball, which is limited of flag football, the winning Mclin at Smclin@csusm.edu. six powder puff football. to a maximum of eight teams. CSUSM team gets the chance Each team must have at to play in regionals against Spring intramural Powder puff is limited to a The True Freshmen' of flag football maximum of 10 teams and least three women and three other university champions. sports information will Last year, the regional be available in Spring does require each player men and requires a $50 regB Y K A R L A R EYE S playoffs. [Flag football] is to be currently enrolled in istration fee. Games are ten- championship was held at 2013. STAFF WRITER just for practice. Look for us in basketball. Campus Recreation kicked Q: Do you have a stratoff its most popular intramu- egy? ral sport, flag football, on A: We stay and watch. We Sept. 21. are learning by observation, CSUSM V olleybal l p ut s away Chapma n an d San D ieg o Christ ia n Among the 10 teams com- creating a strategy. peting this year, only two Q: How do you feel about B Y A L E X F RANC O On Oct. 4, the Lady Couare newcomers, The True being a new team and SPORTS EDITOR gars rallied back to defeat Freshmen and The Big Red competing with an older San Diego Christian in 4 Machine. Some of the mem- crowd? Escondido High School sets, after a 23 - 25 openbers of The True Freshmen A: We like a challenge. was the site or two exciting ing set loss. This marked the gave their perspective on We aren't intimidated. Age volleyball games on Oct. 2 fourth consecutive victory intramurals and flag football is nothing but a number. We and 4 that showcased why and fifth straight home game after their first game, against just want to compete; we're CSUSM volleyball [18 - 8] is win for the Lady Cougars. a returning team "The Ren- just (former) high school ath- ranked No. 11 in the country. DeGraaffinishedthe match egades." letes who want to compete. On Oct. 2, the Lady Couwith and impressive 20 kills, Question: Why did you You can cheer on The True gars defeated the Chapman and sophmore setter Alyssa decided to play? Freshmen and the rest of the Panthers in 4 sets, 3-1 (25Foster was credited with sevAnswer: We wanted to other teams at various times 16,19-25,25-20 and 25-18). en kills and 40 assists. Freshplay, compete and represent on Fridays and Saturdays unJunior Jaycee Arthur was men Andi Vordermann also the freshmen class. til Oct. 27, at the lower field the game's breakout player, played an impressive offenQ: What happened out on the Corner of Twin Oaks leading the way with 16 sive game with nine kills and there? It was a close game and Craven. The champion- kills for the Lady Cougars. a .364 hitting percentage. [26-23]. You almost won. ship game will be played "The game was so much The next home game for A: We were a sleeper team. Saturday Nov. 2, at a time to fun. It was a tough one, we the Lady Cougars is TuesWe'll come back during be determined. played through and rebound- Junior Jaycee Arthur spikes the ball against Chapman. day, Oct. 16, against Wested from a few mental errors Photo courtesy of Bryan Cox mont College. Both Arin the game," Arthur said. thur and Coach Leonard >1 » MB 9 V J M m» • • - P , PPf^ »••» m » P w The Cougars bounced and never gave up," Head and Arthur carried the of- urge the CSUSM student M «. BEAT IITHEI BUG, ©ET YOUR ; FLU SlHO-T i back after losing the game's Coach Andrea Leonard said. fense for CSUSM. When body to come out and sup1 S 1 ' • -• il • i 1 second set, winning the Sophomore Taylor De- asked about the team's cur- port the team as they play next two sets to victory. Graaf also added 14 kills rent hot streak, Arthur cites their hearts out each game. "Chapman is a good and 4 aces in the game as the match against La Sierra, "The blue crew is alB Y C URTI S B OVE E healthy but not for pregnant team, they .get better and she continues her torrid pace, where they won in straight ways great, but let's gets women. SENIOR STAFF WRITER better each year and al- ranking seventh in the NAIA sets, as the turning point in more fans out here!" both Don't worry, getting the flu The time to get your flu shot will not give you the flu. ways give us a challenge in kills. The duo of DeGraaf their approach and mentality. Arthur and Leonard said. According to the CDC, the shot has arrived indeed. The Centers for Disease viruses are inactive, which Control and Prevention means they can not cause in(CDC) is urging everyone fection. A side effect is that older than six months to theflushot might cause soreget vaccinated this season. ness at or around the injecThe vaccine is definitely the tion site, which is normal. In addition to best protecthe flu shot, B Y JESSIE GAMBRELL tion against utilize the C O - A & E EDITOR the flu, f ollowin g and getpreventaRed Bull BMX Athlete ting stuck tive actions Terry Adams came to spin with a tp combat the on campus yet again Sept. needle cerflu. 26. tainly out Use a tissue This year, he looked as weighs the when you sneeze and though he was a typical possible repercus dispose of it after use. student on campus until he sions. Wash your hands with soap started to do his signature While the flu doesn't and warm water, or use an rides on his bike, impressing normally peak until January, all the students who were cases have already started to alcohol-based hand rub. within the area. Avoid touching your face. appear, stressing the imporAdams' signature BMX Avpid going to work or tance of getting your flu shot school .if you have flu-like move is the Flatland, which sooner rather than later. If you are afraid of needles, symptoms as you are more he performed at the top of H H M HHBMM ^ an intradermal shot is avail- susceptible when your im- the Cesar Chavez stairs, the Terry Adamsflatlandingthroughout various parts of campus. Photos by Jessie Gambrell able, which utilizes a shorter mune system is compro- benches overlooking LiDuring his previous ap- NORA Cup awards for Flat- ams said. "It's always someand thinner needle and only mised and you risk spreading brary Plaza, Palm Court, the Markstein smoking area out- pearance on campus last se- land Rider of the Year also in thing you can kind of turn to penetrates the skin, not your these symptoms to others. if something bad happens. Flu shots are available, by side and the landing below mester, he gave CSUSM stu- 2005 and again in 2008. muscle. The CDC advises He has also been on popu- If your girlfriend breaks up dents a demo during U-Hour that the intradermal needle appointment, at the student Founder's Plaza. "It's awesome giving and showed students some of lar TV shows such as "Glee" with you, or lose something, is only 10 percent the size health center and are only of a regular needle and is $10 for students and $15 for something different to the his "cool" moves, such as the and "The Ellen DeGeneres Flatland is always there. I don't see an end to it for me." students," Adams said. "I've "Katrina" that he created in Show." available to people between faculty. He continues to show off Call 760-750-4915 to been traveling a lot, and honor of the people who sufthe ages of 18 to 64. Also, You can follow Terry Adthe nasal-spray Vaccine is make an appointment.They still acquiring more spon- fered from the 2005 Gulf of his tricks in competitions ams on Twitter @terryadoffered to those between are also available through sors. I love the weather and Mexico hurricane "Katrina." around the world. "[Flatland has changed my amsbmx, or you can check Terry Adams won the Gold the ages of two to 49. How- local health clinics, doctor's the people out here, many of ever, it is only recommended offices, and pharmacies like my sponsors are out here as medal at the 2005 Asian X life] in pretty much every out his website at www.terwell." Games and was awarded way, shape, and form," Ad- ryadamsbmx.com. Walgreens and CVS. for people who are already INTRAMURAL FROM 2 . Intramural sports feature: B O O M g oe s t h e d ynamite ! PHPIMIPMHWE ""MTI Red Bull BMX Athlete Terry Adams takes another spin on campus �Features Editor: KatJin Sweeney cougarchron.features@gmail.com Churchill's Pub and Grille great for budgets B Y FREDRICK MISLEH SENIOR STAFF WRITER CHECK US OUT ONLINE FOR MORE CONTENT! On Campus: Career expo draws students, job-seekers BY KEANDRE WILLIAMS-CHAMBERS COPY EDITOR On Oct. 4, recruiters from various industries were looking for a few good students at the Career Expo on library plaza. As part of the many expos and fairs that CSUSM hosts, the Career Expo showcases some of the job opportuni ties college students will encounter when they graduate, a Many available jobs were finely tailored to specific majors and fields of study, others focused more on in forming students about different companies and their workforces. Many students walked about the aisles of displays, with either resumes in hand or information at the ready to present to the recruiters. Oth ers simply used the opportu nity to began thinking of the options available for them after their college experience is complete. More than eager to share, many vendors handed out pamphlets as well as eyecatching trinkets to entice students to come and learn more about the jobs they offered. This is expected to be one of the last events of this scale for the semester, aside from an Etiquette Dinner. * which is scheduled for late October. For information or career guidance, check their Career Center's page on the CSUSM website, go to the Career Center in Craven 1400 or contact them via tel ephone at 760-750-4900 or email (careers@csusm.edu). P hot o b y Keandre W illiams-Chambers If you are looking for a great place to hang out with friends that does not exceed your budget, then Churchill's Pub and Grille is the place for you. Named after former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, this pub offers an extensive beer selection (bottle, cask and tap), cocktails, and a full menu for lunch and dinner. If you're not 21 yet, it's not a problem because Churchill's is open to all ages (until 10 p.m., when the kitchen closes and it becomes a full bar). Menu items range from $4 to $22. For the price, you get a lot of food. Also, Churchill's offers seven daily deals throughout the week. The most famous one is Wing Wednesday, where for 50 cents per wing you can get either Churchill's signature BBQ sauce or buffalo wings. If you are feeling more adventurous, you can pay 60 cents per wing and have Ivan's Revenge (the hottest hot wings known to man). This is Churchill's signature BBQ sauce mixed with Guinness (no age limit on these , and my personal favorite), or you can get a weekly spe- cial sauce that changes every is the Sunrise Burger. It's a half-pound patty with raw Wednesday. And these aren't your av- red onion, an egg cooked to erage wings. These are mas- your liking, afid hollandaise sive, bone-in meaty wings to top it off. Yes, it sounds rather than mostly bread- good, and yes, it tastes even ing. Eight is plenty for the better. For an appetizer, I average human being, 10 if always start off with a plate you're starving. Any more of Irish Nachos (think pothan that and you'll be ask- tato skins deconstructed with ing for a to-go box. But make steak fries). The beer selection changes sure you get there early. Wing Wednesday lasts from as kegs run out. A few, like 4 to 10 p.m. andfillsup fast. Guinness and Fuller's LonThe burgers are also deli- don Pride, are staples and cious. My personal favorite do not rotate. There is also ignate a driver (preferably the latter option). Churchill's is all about having a good time, but no one has a good time if they're going to jail, the hospital or the morgue. So please, drink responsibly. Churchill's is located at 887 West San Marcos Blvd. San Marcos, CA 92078. The staff is friendly and the pints are cold. Churchill's is one local eatery you should not pass up. a beer of the month, which sells for $4 a pint. Beer prices range from $4 to $8, and the alcohol percentage ranges from 4 percent to 15 percent. During Beer Renaissance in the spring, when all the local microbreweries sell their limited edition, special craft and reserve brews, the highest percentage of alcohol I have seen is 15 percent. That said, please be responsible. 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Students who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and allies are encouraged to attend and participate. There, you can gain an understanding of the LGBTQA community and fend out ways to become an ally, who is a person of support to a this community. With attending and participating in the event, students are able to be educated in the different identities and diversity that exists on campus. In learning, students can be more aware of social justice awareness and have the opportunity to create an inclusive environment on campus. By implementing the importance for an inclusive campus, students will be able to feel safe and welcomed, regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or religion. Students can find interesting information not only in the books at Kellogg Library, but in its décor as well. Since Sept. 25, the "More Than Casinos: California Indian Culture, Contributions and Communities" exhibit has been offereing visitors an inside look at the lives and culture of Native Americans. "The theme of the exhibit is to showcase a more holistic view of contemporary American Indian people," the Outreach Librarian and coordinator of the context, Melanie Chu said. It features items from local tribes, as well as the work of California Indian artists Gerald Clarke and Robert Freeman. Tribes that are represented in the exhibit include Pechanga, Luiseno, Pomo, Rincón, Karuk, Cahuilla, Kumeyaay, Acjachemen, Pauma, Chumash, and many others. Like the title suggests, the name "More Than Casinos" comes from the association of American Indians with casinos. The exhibit aims to show visitors that there is much more to the culture and the people. "It is important for many reasons," Chu said. "We have many tribal communities and reservations in San Diego County with a long culture, and local history to understand. We have a California Indian Culture and Sovereignty Center on campus, and we have a small, growing number of American Indian students [at CSUSM]." This is the 18th Exhibit in the Context: Library Series on display in Kellogg Library. Each fall arid spring semester, classes and groups on campus incorporate what they have learned in the classroom when they visit the library to discuss the exhibits. "More Than Casinos" will be on display until Dec. 14. Photos by Katlin Sweeny AND 50% OFF ENROLLMENT! E asl 5 6 3 G ran d A venu e • S a n M arcos, CA • 7 60.591.310 0 • C runch.c o AWESOME CLASSES • SHINY MACHINES • TANNING • PERSONAL TRAINERS • TONS OF WEIGHTS • YOGA • SERIOUSFO E nrollment offer applies to Base members p only. hi valid at Cu c San M r o only. E pr s 10/31/12. ©2012 C U C , rnh ac s x ie RNH - MMMHMgMMMMHNHH^ �O pinio n E ditor : A mir a El-Khaouli c ougarchron.opinion@gmail.co m Did you know? Editorial: I hate, I love cure to HTV, eliminate pov OPINION EDITOR erty in the Middle East, find equal rights for women, disI hate being first. I hate be- play empathy for those who ing thefirstto cross the finish hunger or thirst, and free the line or turn in a test. I hate children of Africa. I love the being called the token Arab fact that people can now find or the "ethnic friend," a la a person to relate to within the L A . Complex. I hate be- athletics, presidential debate, ing called something that I theatrics and business enam not. deavors. I have never had a 4.0 but So what ever happened to I intimately know of people the childhood excitement who have. I am not a mem- that drives our wants and ber of Mensa and I have nev- desires? I can't imagine the er had a modeling contract. entire world woke up one I have never met the Presi- day and decided to just be dent's Fitness Challenge for average, to get by and to find an eight minute mile and I that apathy and crass were am not a millionaire, even desirable qualities. It's irrithough I want to be one so tating because I hate the idea freaking bad. of killing time, our most preSo I hate being first. I am cious resource. not the best at anything. I would rather be up a There is a lot to be said about creek without a paddle and encouragement and posi- working on a solution with tive reinforcement, but that seconds to spare than treadis not really going to be all ing water. Perhaps this that helpful if I am not chal- analogy was a mistake, be lenged. cause I hate un-chloriiiated Being challenged is a com- recreational water sources; municative process between but mistakes can always be myself and everyone else. I corrected. Let me put it this hate having to pick up the way: I would rather indulge slack in that process. in chocolate than say I never I love learning. I love feel- ventured from vanilla. ing accomplished. I love But I would rather enjoy having enough time to do the company if we went out everything that I want to do for ice cream together. and be everything that I want Right now, I would rather to be. There is something to be writing something else. I be said for the over-achiever would rather that someone but I believe that I just estab- else washes the dishes tolished that I am but the aver- night. I would rather have age achiever. completed my studies for the I will never cure cancer. I semester. Because I would will never record a hit sin- rather be at the bar with my gle. I may never have the friends having non-relevant housekeeping skills of Mar- conversations that are imtha Stewart or the cooking portant for self-discovery ability of June Cleaver. I will and relaxation. never start my own business Happy World Mental or earn my Ph.D. I will never Health Day everyone. May get the chance to swim with you be granted the serenpenguins in South Africa. ity to accept the things you And I may never but I sure cannot change, the courage as hell am going to try. to change the things you can I am in love with the idea and the wisdom to know the that one day we will find a difference. Chancello r Reed visit s CSUSM ami d secrecy B Y AMIRA EL-KHAOULI •MJT^erdse. HF 1 Pr r EäVtng Chavez. *USIC. Se n ¿ oartheîd. ins0mnia. Art- 1 ^ p ^ n g . H* Corv • Une, Dance. Books. CopynQ^ " _ Safety HoftdaV1 Gender. Nr*-. 1 | JgM il.com B Y FREDRICK MISLEH SENIOR STAFF W RITE R Alf s f air in love and w ar... B Y J ULIAN A S TUMP P C O - A & E EDITOR On Feb. 8, 2009, pop singer Rihanna was hospitalized after a heated argument with her boyfriend, R&B singer Chris Brown, left her with bruises and injuries to her face. Brown was later charged with felony assault and pleaded guilty in court. He was sentenced to five years of probation, domestic violence counseling and half a year of community service. Rihanna obtained a five-year restraining order prohibiting Brown from coming within 50 yards. Now, rumors have surfaced that they have been displaying PDA and going to concerts together. While celebrity love lives all just sound like a Taylor Swift song, the gossip about this onetime couple sends such a bad message to young couples and girls. Maybe she was into that and Brown was the inspiration for her song "S&M," and we'll never know and shouldn't really care. But feminism aside, really Rihanna? After your boyfriend beats you, you're still willing to give him another shot? There are so many things wrong with that. The only reason why I am Commuter-school prices taking a toll on students B Y J ESSI E G AMBREL L C O - A & E EDITOR With general semester parking permits at $338 and the "cheaper" X, Y, and Z parking at $254, everyone wonders why it must be so high? Other schools in the area including: SDSU - $135 per semester (day only), USD $140 per semester (full-time commuter), and Palomar *$40 (without a BOGW). Students disagree with how high the prices arerising,and think it is an unfair thing to do to already struggling college students. These days, with tuition prices creeping up as well as the student fees increasing every semester, it difficult enough for students to make ends meet. This is C O UGA R CH RO N I CL E STA F F E DITORS-IN-CHIE F Kristin Melody & Morgan Hall A & E E DITOR S Jessie Gambrell & Juliana Stumpp D ESIG N E DITO R C OP Y E DITO R Morgan Hall Keandre Williams-Chambers N E W S E DITO R Melissa M artine z S P O R T S E DITO R A le x F ranc o F EATURE S E DITO R Katlin S weene y M arco s C hro n Brittany Edinger Tara F lesne r D I S T R I B U T I O N M ANAGER S Jessie Gambrell & Juliana Stumpp ' S ALE S R E P Rogers Jaffarian CARTOONISTS Faith O rcin o & S tephe n Di Padova O PINIO N E DITO R S TAF F A mir a El-Khaouli C urti s Bovee so hyped up about these "rumors" is because Rihanna and Chris Brown are public figures and that comes with some sort of responsibility. I'm not implying it's their personalities that made them famous ... and a bunch of other people attempt to make them look good. They need to stop being selfish and think about the impact their actions have on their fans. I know how easy it is to be manipulated by what I see in magazines, particularly when we are young. Since then, I would say I have a good head on my shoulders and learned not to imitate celebrities. But what happens when young girls look at the magazines and think "Rihanna and Chris Brown are back together?" I guess its not such a bad thing if guys hit girls." And Rihanna's justification gives guys the message that girls like this. Where does it end? Society needs to stop blowing stories like this into our faces. What does it matter if they get back together in our daily lives? Society needs to stop obsessing over what these celebrities choose to do with their lives. If we don't, actions that Brown committed could possibly seem ethical. On Sept. 20, a ceremony was held at the McMahan House in honor of the inauguration of the CSU's Institute for Palliative Care at CSUSM. Among the speakers at the ceremony was jnone other than the outgoing CSU chancellor, Charles B. Reed. While not surprising that the CSU chancellor would attend such an event, what is surprising is that the two coeditors-in-chief of the Cougar Chronicle were the only two students who attended the event, and as press. No other student was aware of Reed's visit. No students from the nursing program attended, even though the Institute for Palliative Care falls under CSUSM's nursing program. While plenty of announcements regarding palliative care were made in the weekly Campus-wide Announcement emails sent out by the Office of Communications, none of them mentioned that Reed would be attending, let alone speaking, at the inauguration ceremony. Why all the secrecy? Granted, Reed is not the most popular figure within the CSU among students. After all, tuition and parking permit fees increased by 5 percent and faculty suffered a major pay cut under Reed's administration in November 2011 ; at the same time, presi- dents of the CSU schools, the Board of Trustees members, and Reed himself received raises to their overly bloated salaries. Perhaps Reed was concerned for [his] safety? That was the same reason he barred students from attending the November 2011 Board of Trustees meeting where the aforementioned tuition increases and pay raises occurred. After all, who could ignore the student protests that followed? Perhaps Reed feared he might have school supplies or, even more degrading, spare change thrown at him? Whatever the reason, it is an outrage. If we as students are asked to pay more into the system so that the CSU presidents, Trustees, and Chancellor can finally afford the latest model Lamborghini, we should be informed of when the Chancellor will be making a visit to our school (whether he's driving said Lamborghini or not). •Editor's Note: Chancellor Reed is publically noted as mainly utilizing chauffeur services. Campus interimPresidents are noted as having a $1,000 per month vehicle allowance, in lieu of a university-provided vehicle. Symbolic Motor Company of La Jolla estimates that the lease on a 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo Coupe would be about $3,500 per month. Share your thoughts online at www.csusmchronlcle.com Danielle Ghalwash R ebeka h G ree n Sarah H ughe s F redric k Mishleh Lissette N une z not to mention the hundreds of dollars that students spend every semester on textbooks, etc. It all adds up. So why are our parking prices so high? "The parking at CSUSM is 100% self-support, we have no funds from the CSU school system since they decentralized the parking funds just before we opened this school. I would love to see it go down, but it all depends on the payment we have to make. We really try to make sure that the students know where to park and how to put their permits in place so that they don't get a citation," Director of Parking and Commuter Services, Belinda Garcia said. Gur situation is unique considering we are building Karla Reyes Miguel R osa s Ally Ruiz Alison Seagle W endoly n S erran o our only 20 year old school on new land, whereas other new CSUs such as CSU Monterey Bay and CSU Channel Islands are -building off of old hospitals and military bases. The new parking structure that was just built cost us over 3 million dollars and will take us 30 years t pay off, so we're stuck with the parking permit price for the long run. So what are we - to do? 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As well as playing on campus» he reguarly plays at many clubs and bars in the San Diego, area as well as at Comic-Con International. STAFF WRITE R Academy Award-winning director Martin McDonagh has stunned movie critics once again with his latest movie "7 Psychopaths," which premiered Sept. 29 at the San Diego Film festival and earned 4 Vi stars. The film opens in wide release Oct. 12 with an all-star cast that includes Colin Farrell, Sam Rockwell, Woody Harrelson, Tom Waits, Christopher Walken, Abbie Cornish and Olga Kurylenko. McDonagh wrote the script and directed the film. The film begins with Irishbred alcoholic screenwriter Marty Faranan (Farrell) who has a brilliant title for his next film, "7 Psychopaths," but no story. Marty keeps company with his girlfriend Kava (Cornish) and his best friend Billy (Rockwell). Billy makes his living by stealing dogs with his friend Hans (Walken) and returning them to their grateful owners for reward money. Billy's scheme goes terribly awry when he and Hans Writer and director Martin McDonagh being interviewed by a media representative at the 2012 San Diego Film Festival. Photo by Ally Ruiz pilfer a prized Shih Tzu named Bonny from L.A. gangster Charlie (Harrelson). Determined to find the thieves who nabbed Bonny from her dog-walker, Charlie goes on a killing spree. I had the opportunity to interview McDonagh at the film festival. Casually dressed in a button-up shirt and sleek blazer with jeans to finish off his stylish look, he spoke highly of the actors in his cast, many of whom he has worked with before. Farrell starred in McDonagh's Oscar-nominated film "In Bruges," and Walken and Rockwell starred in McDonagh's Broadway play "A Behanding in Spokane." "They're great, they're such great actors, fun guys to be around, so it's funny," McDonagh said. "I think most actors like good dialogue to play with. We had that, so yeah it was a joy. They're all kind of friends together as well, more like a family." His top 10 music hits are: I ."Titanium" - David Guetta feat. Sia 2. "Icarus" - Madeon 3."Scary Monsters" - Skrillex 4."Blow Me (One Last Kiss)" - P!nk S. "One More Night" - Maroon 5 6. "We Are Never Getting Back Together" -Taylor Swift 7. "Too Close" - Alex Clare 8. "Gangnum Style" -Psy 9. " Whistle" - Flo Rida 10. "Die Young" - Ke$ha T3ch F4II will be performing at the '80s-themed party in the Kellogg Quad on Oct. 24 and the "Trick or Treat and Something Greek" dance on Halloween night in the Clarke, if you would like to hear him jam his tunes. Taylo r Swift' s album ' Red' : Count r y m eet s m oder n B Y M ELISS A M ARTINE Z N EW S EDITOR Earn your master's degree in business, when and how you want. T RA D I TI O N A L P RO GRA M S : Our business programs allow you to earn your degree at your own pace, taking one, two, or more classes per nine-week term. 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However, not many young adults can say the ups and downs of love have won them six Grammy awards, 10 American Music Awards, seven Country Music Association Awards and six Academy of Country Music Awards, which is only the beginning of her sparkling career. Swift skyrocketed up country music charts in 2006 with her self-titled debut album and soon made her way over to the Top 40 pop charts. In her early songs, Swift wrote about her troubles in high school, such as trying to get the "jocks" to notice her and dealing with typical teenage dramas. She channeled her frustrations and heartbreak into an undeniable love for the people who identified with her happiness and/or hurt. On Oct. 22, Swift will release her fourth album, "Red." Now 22 years old, Swift could move forward in her songwriting to write about relationships from a more mature perspective. But the first single from the album, "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together," reminded me more of her high school breakup songs. As a "T-Swizzle" fan and a college student, I felt that "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" was catchy, but something wasn't quite my taste. Maybe it was the unnecessary, excessive use of the word "like" or the overemphasizing of the word "ever," but it just seemed a bit childish to me. I was not impressed. Since I have been rooting for this album (and hopefully even a few singles) to win a Grammy or two, I was concerned. However, upon listening to her next single "Red," I felt much better. "Red" at first sounds like she has returned to her country roots, but then it transitions into a more modern musicality that fits with her more recent, critically acclaimed albums "Fearless" and "Speak Now." This song is about losing love and how "forgetting him is like trying to forget somebody you've never met." She presents a song that I believe many people can identify with, since both the intensity of pain and her music have matured. I mpro v spotlight: Fran k John Tabarez B Y M E L I S S A M ARTINE Z N EW S EDITOR Improvisational comedy is a good way to relax, let off steam and have fun. It's also a way to build confidence and self-esteem. For self-described "superduper senior" Frank John Tabarez, being a member of the CSUSM Improv Team has not only taught him valuable skills, it has also given him a family of friends on campus. The Cougar Chronicle sat down with Tabarez to talk about improv and what he has learned from it over the years. Question: What made you decide to join the improv team? Answer: Two years ago, my roommate Lance Rosenberger got me involved. After * a lot of persuading, he finally got me to go and I enjoyed it. Q: How would you describe improv? A: Improv is short for improvisation. We, as a team, get on the stage and literally improvise scenes f rom suggestions yelled out by the audience . Through their participation, we are able to make scenes and create characters in ridiculous scenarios. Q: Why is it important to have an improv team on campus? A: It is important because we, as a team, want to enter- . tain and make people laugh. It's also a way to come together. Regardless of your experience, we welcome all and give everyone the opportunity to learn. Q: How long have you been participating in improv? A: Technically, two years: I took half a semester o ff , but wanted to come back because I really missed performing. Q: How has perform-* ing on the improv team changed or impacted your life? A: Improv has really changed my life significantly. I am more outspoken and confident. There is something about being on a team and performing with your teammates that is so rewarding and satisfying. Improv's next show is Oct. 12 at 7 p jn . in Arts 111 �A & E Editors: Jessie Gambreil & Juliana Stumpp cougarchron.arts@gmail.com T H E COUGAR CHRONICLE, W EDNESDAY , O CT . I O , 2 0 1 2 A & E Universal Pictures celebrates 100 years of movies B Y J ULIAN A S TUMP P C o - A & E EDITOR The studio that brought Hollywood some of its most memorable films celebrates their 100th Anniversary by rereleasing their best movies. Universal is America's oldest movie production studio, having been created by Carl Laemmle in 1912 who adopted an inter- est in Nickelodeon's movie theater which only charged a nickel for admission. Laemmle teamed up with other Nickelodeon moguls to form the Universal Film and Manufacturing Company. To commemorate their centennial accomplishment, Universal has released BluRay editions of their classics. First was "To Kill a Mockingbird" on Blu-Ray for the Academy Award winning film's special 50th Anniversary, followed by other popular movies, old and new, that have been on sale separately. These include "Jaws," "Brokeback f ountain, " "Jurassic Park" and "Sixteen Candles." For Halloween, a . limited edition box set called Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection has become avail- able to commemorate this milestone. The collection will include the celebrated original movie horrors like "Frankenstein," "Dracula" and the "Wolf Man" for their Blu-Ray premiere. On Nov. 6, a Universal 100th Anniversary Collection DVD set will be released. This would include 26 of the studio's old and new films from the dramatic "Schneider's List" to the family favorite "Despicable Me." The bundle features exclusive documentaries about Academy award winning films and legendary directors, with a CD of admired scores from the featured films to bring back the nostalgia of the 100 years past. Looking back on the studio's huge accomplishments, they didn't just leave a foot- print on the film industry. They left one in our households with innovative story lines that have been seen by our grandparents and parents, one that we may one day introduce to the next generation. Over the span of these 100 years, Universal has set the standard for movies improvement in the realm of technology and the digital aspects involved. OFF THE REEL Big name concerts already 'Argo' a Hollywood t hriller, t rue t o history on sale for 2013 B Y F REDRIC K M ISLE H SENIOR STAFF WRITER "Argo," a new film that opens in theaters Friday, is based on the true story of the seizure of the U.S. Embassy in Iran in 1979 and the hostage crisis that followed. Six foreign service officers escaped the embassy out the back door. They sought refuge at the British, Australian and New Zealand embassies but were turned away. Eventually, the Canadian ambassador secretly took them into his home. While they waited for a way out, the U.S. State Department collaborated with the Central Intelligence Agency to get the six Americans out. The job fell to technical operations officer Tony Mendez (played by Ben Affleck, who also directs the film). He was a career CIA spook with an expertise in extracting people from hot zones. He turned to his contacts in Hollywood who helped him set up a fake movie studio and movie shoot in Iran that could be used as a cover during the operation. The script they stumbled upon was "Argo," a sci-fi thriller set in an exotic Middle Eastern landscape. To legitimize the film, Mendez hired actors to dress up in costume and read the script in front of others. The six Americans were given Canadian identities and they served on the shoot as screenwriters, assistant producers and casting directors. When the movie wrapped, the six Americans left Iran with the rest of the film crew. If you want more details, you have to see the movie. Though the secret operation took place in 1979, it wasn't public knowledge until President Bill Clinton declassified it in 1997. In the interim, the Canadian gov- B Y J ULIAN A S TUMP P G O - A & E EDITOR It's never too early to start planning your concert calendar, right? After a summerfilledwith new songs by your favorite artists, singers are getting ready to hit the road in 2013. Here's a look a t some big concerts coming up next year and how to get the cheapest tickets. Aug. 6, One Direction Cricket Wireless Amphitheater, Chula Vista ernment risked its safety and admitted that it was responsible for bringing the Americans home. I highly recommend this film for history buffs, political science majors and those who are looking for a great CIA thriller. 'WW/5 Although the concert won't be until the latter part of 2013, this British boy band has shot to stardom in the past year, so it's best to get your tickets as soon as possible. The amphitheater has lots of seating options. Lawn seats are $30 and bleacher seating ranges from $51.85 to $106.20.' Don't wait any longer to get these tickets. Feb. 16 P!nk: The Ttuth About Love Tour Staples Center, L A . The Barbados pop princess released her "Talk that Talk" album close to a year ago and The rocker girl's fifth na- will now be going on tour, tional tour will support her which stops in San Diego in sixth studio album, "The April. The tour starts on the Truth About Love," featur- East Coast, make its way ing the hit singles "Blow Me across the country and end (One Last Kiss)" and "Here up back in New York before Comes the Weekend," which going abroad. Tickets are on features Eminem. She will sale at Ticketmaster outlets also be traveling to Europe for $35.50 to $121. Rihanna on this tour. On Oct. 6, tick- is such an energetic and exotets were available on Ticket- ic performer, the tickets will master.com for $99. be worth every penny. T h e comi c book corner : Couga r a sk s Marvel's future is^Marvel N OW! ' B Y F AIT H O RCIN O CARTOONIST With the final round of "Avengers vs. X-Men" on the shelves, Marvel begins a new era with a relaunch of a number of their series and the release of seyeral new ones. Teasers flooded the web hinting what will happen ' to the universe, but readers no longer have to guess. It will start with the release of the first issue of "Uncanny Avengers and Hulk No. 58" on Oct. 10. The creative teams of these stories shuffled many of the characters within the universe to create unique lineups and casts. While the iconic members such as Captain America and Thor are still there, a mix of lesser [compared to the icons] characters such as Sif and Legion are playing bigger roles. The relaunch is full of new sets of lead writers and a rtists , i ncludin g Deadpool writers Brian Posehn and Gerry Duggan who both work the comedic television industry, bringing fresh eyes to the Marvel veteran staff. As the end of 2012 approaches, "Marvel NOW!" begins. For more information on the rest of the "Mar- April 11, Rihanna: Diamonds World Tour Valley View Casino Center, San Diego B Y A LISO N S EAGL E STAFF WRITER W hat is your favorit e fall t radition? Courtney Hilton, human development major: "Halloween" vel NOW!" titles, visit Marvel.com or your local comic book vendor. ToddProut, business major: "Oktoberfest" Adam Purvis, history major: "Pumpkin pie" g; ; —• Paytynn Thomas, undeclared: "Starbucks' seasonal drinks" Alexis Bruno, undeclared: "Hoodie weather" Rick Enriquez, criminology and sociology major: "Hunting and fishing" Photos by Alison Seagle � 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. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Chancellor Timothy White election (presidential) fall 2012 library Pride Center sports transportation https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/bca972ccc6fd8a17667845e10decf4f7.pdf 90e8d3f79e02d249f966b947fc7839c0 PDF Text Text T HE C O U G A R CHRONICLE ISSUE 4 WEDNESDAY O CTOBER 24, 2012 V OLUME X L CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, S AN M ARCOS, INDEPENDENT S TUDENT NEWSPAPER ? IND U $ ONLINE wvw.csusmchronicle.com Friend us o n Facebook Follow us o n Twitter Email us at: csusm.cougarchronide@gmail.com SPORTS 2 - Men's and women's soccer came up short in last weeks games vs the Eagles and the Banana Slugs. Read how each teamed fared A nd Special M ention L ive life s miling: r emembering BY AJ KIRKPATRICK CONTRIBUTOR Students all over CSUSM will mourn the loss of one of the most interesting men to ever walk this campus on Thursday, Nov. 1, the one year anniversary of Michael J. Naylor's passing. Naylor was one of the most influential people I have ever met. He was my best friend and considered him not only a fraternity brother of Sigma Alpha Epsilon ( 2 AE), but as a member of my family. He was by far the most well-known person I have M ike N aylor ever met. People just gravitated towards his outgoing personality and his genuine desire for putting other people's needs before his. He was completely selfless, yet always found a way to get whatever he wanted. He had the largest network of friends and if you ever needed anything, he knew someone who could get it for you. He would be distracted by a piece of dust floating by and was by far one of the smartest people I have ever met. Between the hours he spent in Markstein Hall accomplishing his dean's list honors, he still managed to spend plenty of time at 24 Hour Fitness. He was a certified personal trainer and lifted weights at least 5 times a week. He was always willing to learn, yet always knew it all. If you didn't already know him, you would understand how great this individual was within five minutes of talking to him. It's impossible to ever forget the man responsible for the lime green wrist bands that can be seen being worn by people all over campus that read "Live Life Smiling" and the green and pur- Friends of Naylor showing their support with green bracelets to be worn in his remembrance. Photo provided by: AJ Kirkpatrick pie "MN" stickers (like the Yankees logo) on probably half of the cars in the parking lot. He has accomplished more in the short time he was with us than most people will in their entire lives. If there was one legacy he would 3 - In this week's Athlete Spotlight, we feature a member of the women's cross country team. Read how this standout views the team. FEATURES 4 - Have you heard of Prop 37? Read an in-depth feature on how this Prop actually wants to play with your food. A nd Left: Various photos of J K , Michael J. Naylor enjoying f j o g f e the company of friends. P—P Photos provided by: 4 AJ Kirkpatrick fà Prop 30, the importance of voting BY WENDOLYN LEAL STAFF W RITER 5 - D o you know what the McMahan House is really for? Read about C SUSM's hidden gem and the history behind it and the features inside it OPINION 6 - Happy Halloween from the Cougar Chronicle! Read this issues editorial focusing on radioactive spiders, which is just in time for Halloween. One of the most important measures for students on the Nov. 6 ballot is Proposition 30, Governor Brown's proposal to raise revenue for our K-12 and higher education system. If the proposal does not pass, starting Nov. 7, the affects will immediately impact our teachers, administration at state colleges, and extensively cut the student budget by $6 billion per year. Those that oppose Proposition 30 are not entirely wrong about their argument. It is no doubt that California's taxes are high, but the revenue from this plan represents just over half of what was BY FREDRICK MISLEH A nd 8 - Want to enjoy some Halloween fun on the C SUSM campus? W e have a list of the upcoming on campus events filled with dance's, carnivals, parties and candy galore! OUR NEXT ISSUE November 7 This Election Day, voters in California will face many choices. Among them is the choice between Propositions 30 and 38. Both are propositions that provide money for schools raised through taxation. But, there are a few differences warranting a note . Prop 30 raises money for all schools by taxing those making $250,000-plus annually and increasing the California sales tax by a quarter of a cent for all. However, should other budgetary items Í9S99) THE iKìVìUk^W- To Pass or not to pass? T hat i s t he q uestion. illt fiff Governor Brown passes «MIeJ MMfg «¡lililí IHHHHH f iti bill for free t extbooks BY ALLY R uiz lost when three other taxes expired in 2010 and 2011. The overall tax care will still be lower than where it stood two years ago. According to the department of finance, general fund spending will be $11.6 billion lower than the amount five years ago and will amount to the same share of the economy as in 1972-73. This is not profligate spending. Students can remember that in less than eight years, tuition has risen 150 percent, from $2,334 per year in 2004 STAFF W RITER On Sept. 28, Governor Jerry Brown initiated two bills aimed to provide Creative Commons textbooks in order to help California public college and university students save money on textbooks. PROP. 3 0 CONTINUED ON 2. "Many students are paying more than $1,000 every year o n their textbooks, sometimes having to choose between buying the books they •i« •p i need and paying for food and PROTECT 1 other living expenses" said author of the bill, Darrell SCHOOLS Steinberg (D-Sacfemento). m IP® The two bills are Senate PUBLIC Bill 1052 and Senate Bill SAFETY 1053. Senate Bill 1052 allows the California Open Education Resources CounA screen-shot of Governor Jerry Brownfroma "yes on Prop 38" commercial. Photo Courtesy of: www.prop38forlocalschools.org cil to administer and attain the proper materials for the need funding, the money no guarantee tuition will not library. raised ostensibly for schools increase later should Prop 30 Senate Bill 1053 was also could be used to fund said passv % m signed, which launches the budgetary items. While it Prop 38 raises money for California Digital Open would raise $6 billion a nnufr\ onljt K-12, as well as early Source Library and would ally for the next seven y ears! ifehildhood programs, yet the allow students free online because the money »can be 1§x applies to everyone for access to the textbooks of the used for anything, there is DIFFERENCES CONTINUED ON 2 . 50 most taken courses. P rop 3 0 and 38: the differences SENIOR S TAFF W RITER 7 - Did you know the famed* music in "Psycho's" shower scene, titled "Screaming Violins," was not intended to be in the film. Read about other haunted flicks that have terrifying hidden trivia. want t o leave behind, it would be to "Live Life Smiling, and it will work out for you!" I speak on behalf of many when I say I miss him more than anything and look forward to the day we can meet again. In the words of Nay himself..."Sikk." These new found principles are also thought to be something of a technological test. These bills' will not become effective without the help of legislature funding. If the legislature does decide to assist these two bills, then the first free books are organized to be obtainable for the 2013 - 2014 school year. To create the bills, Governor Brown participated in meetings that-consisted of a nine member council that was composed of three f aculty members from the University of California (UC) system, California State University (CSU) system and the California Community College (CC) system. As a team, they will finalize the list of the 50 most frequently taken lower division courses for which the economically priced digital textbooks would become available. They look to encourage libraries to reserve them on campus. Originally opposed to a section within the bill requirBILL CONTINUED ON 2. �2 News Editor: * I T H E C OUGAR C HRONICLE, W E D N E S D A Y , O C T . 2 4 , 2 0 1 2 PROP. 3 0 FROM I . to just under $6,000 this fall. Thesefigureswill continue to rise if Prop 30 is not passed. As a student, a voice is given a chance to speak on Nov. 6. Whether they oppose or support Prop 30, students should take the initiative to put their stand in the polls. "It's really important to keep the effort in promoting Prop 30 because this legislation will affect students directly. [Prop 30] can determine whether a student can afford a higher education," third year psychology major, Linda Carter said. BILL FROM 1 . ing publishers to provide three copies of used textbooks on reserve in campus libraries at the state's public colleges and universities, The Association of American Publishers (AAP) gave full support once that particular section was amended. "AAP does not oppose open source material, but we don't support state funding for it, particularly when private industry, foundations, investors, entrepreneurs and others have already spent more than $500 million developing and producing open educational resources for college and university students across the country," Andi Sporkin said, VP of Communications at the AAP. |>| E H omecoming Events M embers of Fraternity & Sorority Life will b e c ooking u p s ome delicious BBQ for the c ampus community while collecting nonperishable c ans of f ood for the C ollege Rocks Hunger c an f ood drive. Bring a c an to g ive b ack to the S an M arcos community a nd g et free lunch. Homecoming G ame a nd BBQ BBQ 1:30 p.m.. G ame 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 Mangrum Track & Soccer Field Join your fellow C ougars a nd c heer o n M en's S occer a s they take o n Westminster C ollege. The BBQ lunch will b e c atered b y Hunter Steakhouse a nd s ponsored b y Liberty Mutual. C aregiver/ Child C are Worker: Provide c are, supervision, training to Individuals with autism, developmental disabilities a nd s pecial n eeds. Salary: $9 - $12.00/hr b ased o n Education a Exp. i a cross from Alex Brunsell. Tragedy struck the Cougars in the 65th minute, when Erik Mueller went down with injury and was carted off the field on a stretcher. The Cougars played with heightened intensity afterwards and produced more shots but failed to execute and score. La Sierra took control of the game in the 70th minute when opponent Bryan Gutierrez broke away and went one on one with the CSUSM goalkeeper. With time winding down, the Cougars continued pressuring the defense and gave themselves one last final chance to score in the 10/13 Women's Cross Country at Santa Clara Invite 1 st / 16 teams 10/13 M en's Cross Country at Santa Clara Invite 10th / 19 teams 10/14 Women's Golf C SUSM Fall Invite 1 st / 5 teams 10/14 M en's Golf at C SUSM Fall Invite 1 st / 8 teams 10/16 Volleyball V S Westmont L 1 -3 The lady Cougars looking to head the ball away from defenders Photo by: Alex Franco waning seconds but failed to iand the ball in the back of the net. "We played all right, not to our biggest potential. We came together in the second 10/17 Women's Soccer V S Point loma Nazarene half and stepped up. We plan on stepping it up more next time," Scott Rice said. C S U S M dropped to 3 - 6 - 3 after the loss, and looks L0 -2 10/17 M en's Soccer V S Point loma Nazarene - W2-0 SOCCER CONTINUED ON 3 . 10/19 Women's Soccer * V S U C Santa Cruz T 1 -1 Hillel at C SUSM Hide! is your connection to Jewish campus life. Hillel serves all Jewish undergraduate and grad students, and seeks t o create a warm and inclusive Jewish community across our campuses. For more information: http://www.ncsdhillel.org Upcoming T uesdays 1 0/26 1 0/29 1 1/2 1 1/4 1 1/16 1 1/19 1 2/1 Events: I 1:30am-1 :30pm 9 am-3pm 5 -6:30 6prn T BD T BD 6 pm 6pm 10/19 M en's Soccer V S La Sierra L 1 -2 10/19 Volleyball V S Occidental W 3-0 10/20 Women's Cross Country at Cougar Challenge 1 st / 3 teams http://www.facebook.com/ncsdhillel 10/20 M en's Cross Country at Cougar Challenge . 1 st / 4 teams Bagels with Bree <§>CSUSM Starbucks Exchange Training <§>CSUSM Free Fro-Yo @ FroYo Love Shabbat Dinner @Hillel House Mitzvah Day Shabbat in a Box Tijuana Jews (film) @>Arts 2 40 C SUSM Hanukkah Shabbat <§>Hillel House 10/20 Volleyball V S Embry Riddle W 3-0 - "" Job Requirements: J D 10/12 Volleyball V S Vanguard L0 -3 A drenched Cipriano Vargas eagerly awaits for the next students attempt to dunk him at CougarFest on Oct. 23. Photo by: Melissa Martinez Men lose 2-1 vs G olden Eagles, w omen tie l - l vs Banana Slugs Retraction In the Oct. 10 issue of The Cougar Chronicle, in the "Campus Political clubs host forum" article we wrongly identified that the CSUSM political clubs and Lobby Corp were holding that said event and that there would be three not two political representatives. We apologize for any inconvenience. W 10/12 Women's Soccer V S Ashford W 3 -0 CSUSM soccer comes up short DIFFERENCES FROM I . time, Prop 30 states any twelve years. All are taxed funds raised can be used for based on income. Revenues budgetary items other than raised will be roughly $10 schools , which means tuition billion annually with project- may increase at some point ed long-term growth. Four in the future. All information years' worth of the revenue regarding these propositions will go toward paying the came from the County of California state debt. San Diego Registrar of VotIn the end, voters are left ers Sample Ballot & Voter with two similar proposi- Information Pamphlet. tions: 30 and 38. Prop 38 *Noiie of the views exdoes not raise money for pressed are those of The colleges, and tuition is like- Cougar Chronicle or of its ly to increase. At the same staff. # 10/10 M en's Soccer V S Marymount W 5-2 Greeks Give Back & Grillin' Noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25 Library Plaza The CSUSM men's soccer team took on fierce competitors, the La Sierra Golden Eagles, to what turned out to be a disappointing 2 - 1 defeat on Oct. 19 at CSUSM Mangrum Field. La Sierra struck first with a goal 50 minutes into the game when the Golden Eagles' Ramon Santiago converted on a free kick. The Cougars wouldn't be down for long as they quickly responded with a goal of thenown just 9 minutes later, with a header from Scott Rice off A S CORE R EPORT free festival featuring a n air b and competition, costume c ontest a nd 8 0's inspired activities, followed by the outdoor film screening of " Rock of A ges" at 7 p.m. Bring a chair or blanket to w atch the film o h the Library Plaza lawn. SPORTS EDITOR \ 10/10 Women's Soccer V S Marymount Wl-0 Rock of Ages: Movie Night a nd Celebration 5:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, Library Plaza B Y A LEX FRANCO f For CSUSM students with valid student ID, Routine eye exam $10.00 off (Res. price $55.00) - • . $10.00 off For CSUSM students Contact lens fitting with valid student ID. •Discounts may not ¡»combined with insurance or bther promoitons 2561 El Camino Real (lower level of Sears dept. store). Carlsbad C A 92008 Phone: 760.730.7320 -Dr. Anika Dewan O.D. Sears Optical CARLSBAD �Sports Editor: Alex Franco cougarchron.sports@gmail.com T HE C OUGAR C HRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, O C T . 2 4 , 2 0 1 2 A thlete s potlight: KellyThompson UPCOMING H OME G A M E S ! 1 0/27 W omen's S occer V S Embry-Riddle B Y A LLY N oon, ( Homecoming) 1 0/27 M en's S occer V S Embry-Riddle 2 p.m., ( Homecoming) 1 0/30 W omen's S occer V S Bethesdo 3:30 p.m. 1 0/30 M en's S occer V S Bethesdo 1 p.m. Members of the lady Cougars soccer team looking to head the ball away from defenders. Photo by: Alex Franco SOCCER FROM 2 . 11/2 Volleyball V S The M aster's 8 p.m., E scondido H igh S chool 1 1/3 W omen's C ross C ountry at A .I.I. C onf. C hampionships 8 a.m. 1 1/3 M en's C ross Country at A .I.I. C onf. C hampionships 8 a.m. CAN'T MAKE THE GAME? CHECK OUT LIVE SPORT STATS FOR THE SOCCER GAMES AT WWW.CSUSMCOUGARS.COM R uiz first year of rufining in college, I knew I made a good decision and I was going Senior Kelly Thompson, to stay running for all four a kinesiology major, is a years. prestigious runner on the Q: How is the team doing CSUSM women's cross- t isyear? country team. The women's A: From last year to this cross-country team has won year, w e've lost 4 of our top national titles the past three 7 girls, which we thought years. would hurt our team but Question: What got you we've had a lot of girls step started in cross-country? up. Our team is looking much Answer: I started running stronger. Going into this seawhen I was in the eighth son, we made a goal to get in Photo courtesy of grade because my friend did the top 3 at nationals. We al- www.csiismcougars.com it and at the time I was play- ways shoot for winning and ing soccer, so I decided to as this season continues to strong team. join and in high school I did progress, I think we will be Q: How have you personit, and ever since then, I just able to win again. ally been improving since loved it. Q: How is your 1 through last season? Q: What made you do it 7 ? A: Since last season, I 've in college? A: We're looking pretty definitely improved. This A: It was a last minute de- strong, the top 5 runners are past race in Santa Clara, I ran cision that I wanted to run what they count for at na- my personal best which was in college: My high school tionals, the top 5 go into the 17:17 f or the 5K. My time coach pushed me into doing score, and our top 5 is look- has improved, the work outs it. In the beginning, I did it ing really strong, even our have improved, and overall just because I 've been doing top 10 is really strong, spots I 'm just a stronger runner it my whole life, but after my are still open, but we are than last year. STAFF W RITER to the homecoming game at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27, as a chance to turn the season around before the A I X conference tournament, which will be hosted at CSUSM. Directly after the men's game, the Lady Cougars fared slightly better in play vs the UC Santa Cruz Banana Slugs in a 1-1 tie. CSUSM jumped out to an early advantage scoring early in the first half with a Natalya Erbel goal in minute 13. The Lady Cougars took the 1- 0 into halftime, but was short-lived. Four minutes into the second half, the Banana Slugs answeredjwith a goal of their own to tie up the score at 1 -1. , At the end of regulation, the score was still tied, which meant an overtime period for both teams. Each team came close to ending the game with a winning goal, but after all was said and done the game ended in a 1-1 tie after two overtime periods. The CSUSM women's team improved to 8-3-3 with the tie, keeping their unbeaten streak alive. The Lady Cougars play Embry Riddle on Mangrum Field at noon on Saturday, Oct. 27. Clarification In the Oct. 10 issue of The Cougar Chronicle, in the "Red Bull BMX Athlete Terry Adams takes another spin on campus" article, we stated "Adams' signature BMX move is the Flatland, which he performed..." when in fact flatlanding is a riding style and is not an actual move. We apologize for any confusion that this may have caused: mnimmiiaimimm"m"rim HB -" wmmmmmmmm INE, H OW MUCH IS T OO MUCHÍ Si m B Y CURTIS BOVEE SENIOR STAFF W RITER Students waking up look forward to a freshly brewed cup of coffee to kick-start their busy days, but the side affects qf excess caffeine can serve as the real wake up caH. According to the Harvard School of Public Health, 54 percent of Americans over the age of 18 drink coffee every day, while 65 percent drink it with their breakfast. The average American consumes over 300 milligrams of caffeine each day. While caffeine has its perks, it can pose some serious problems. According to the Mayo Clinic, about two to four 9-ounce cups of coffee per day isn't harmful; mâÊmËSm IS® - H B however, when caffeine consumption increases to 500 milligrams a day, the following consequences may occur: Nervousness Rapid heartbeat Muscle tremors Irritability Restlessness It's believed that caffeine is the most consumed drug in the world, which has seen a tenfold in crease in consumption sin c e the 50s. In a society so overwhelmed by economic mayhem, stress is inevitable and as a result to keep I U I sBB ; I up with the fast-paced lifestyle, caffeine consumption increases. Over 10,000 Starbucks exist in the U.S. alone, with over 200 per state. The rise of Starbucks certainly corresponds to societies need and want of caffeine. To sum it up, don't consume more caffeine than is necessary. If you need a jolt of energy, grab a cup of coffee or maybe even c onsider a FiveHour Energy, but d on't also consume an energy drink just because you are thirsty. Buy basketball season tickets now! With t he CSUSM basketball season just around t he corner, t here is no time t o waist in purchasing 2012 - 2013 season tickets. Women's basketball plays its first home game Nov. 13 vs. Arizona Christian, while t he men play Nov. 14 vs. Biola. Complete your degree in as little as 12 months. • C onvenient c lasses at eight S outhern California l ocations a nd online. • M ore t han 6 0 p rogram opportunities in teaching, c ounseling, physical e ducation, a nd administration. • N CATE-accredited p rograms r ecognized b y all 5 0 s tates a nd internationally. Classes start throughout the year. Contact .us today! 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F or m ore i nformation o r t o order, call C S U S M A thletics a t 760-750-7102 �"^Z Features Editor: T HE C OUGAR C HRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, O C T . 2 4 , 2 0 1 2 F EATURES Swirl o n over to the Masquerade Ball B Y JESSIE GAMBRELL C o - A & E EDITOR Dust off your ball gowns and suits, it is time for the fourth annual Masquerade Ball! The ball will take place 8 p.m to midnight, Friday, Oct. 26 in San Diego at the House of Blues. While tickets to the ball are no longer available, students going are not required to wear a mask. However, in the past some have brought beautiful and unique masks to suit the occasion. According to Associate Executive Director, Sara Gallegos, there will be appetizers, but no meal and students are advised to-eat ahead of time. The whole night will be full of dancing and good music by DJ Jeremy Ricci from DJ Pros. "Only 21 + are allowed in the upstairs area where alcohol can be purchased and consumed. The [House of Blues] security is very tight so if there are any issues, they are handled immediately. A note to all students is to not drink before the dance, you will not get in the door if you appear intoxicated, " said Gallegos. The parking is tight downtown, but the House of Blues does offer valet parking and there is a parking lot on 5th Ave: There will be no transpor- tation provided by ASIr but there have been student discussions about renting party buses on their own. Students are expected to have their ticket and photo ID in hand to move the process along faster, considering attendance is expected to be 550 to 600 students. For more information about the Masquerade Ball, you can visit http://www. csusm.edu/homecoming/studentsiitml Prop. 37 proposes labeling of G E ingredients in foods B Y W ENDOLYN L EAL STAFF W RITER Proposition 37 has one goal, to make changes to increase the regulation of genetically engineered (GE) products. If Prop 37 is approved, the law would require that raw and. processed GE foods sold in grocery stores be labeled so consumers are informed of what they are consuming. In 2012, legislative analysts concluded that about 40 - 70 percent of food products at local grocery stores in California contain some GE ingredients. However, the federal law does not specifically require the regulation of GE foods. Nonetheless, the product is labelled as "Genetically Engineered." Currently, no other states require the labeling of GE foods. If Prop 37 passes, the retailer would be held responsible f or complying with the legislation by assuring that their food products are correctly marked. In the past, when calorie content began being included in the label of foods, the prices did not change, which was a concern for families and especially college students. While making the changes in labeling GE ingredients, prices of food will not be affected. There is a growing attitude in favor of reforming American agriculture and regard about where our food comes from and how it was produced. College students have difficulty attempting to save money and buy quality food. It isn't common because healthy food is typically more expensive. However, students and families feel they haVe the right to know what ingredients in their food are natural and what isn't. Proposition 37 informs consumers of the extent of GE they are ingesting. W e talked w ith graduate s tudent A my Salisbury, w h o r ecommended w e f ollow this Issue, t o get h er o pinion o n h ow P rop 3 7 will affect students a nd w hy it s hould be passed. California Voter Gride Prop 37 summary Information taken directly from the online California General Election Voters Guide. Yes •i A YES v oté o n this measure means: Genetically engineered foods sold in California would h ave to b e specifically labeled as being genetically e ngineered. A N O vote o n this measure means: Genetically engineered foods sold in California would c ontinue not to have specific labeling requirements. Arguments Proposition 37 gives us the right to know what is in the f ood we eat a nd f eed to our families. It simply requires labeling of f ood p roduced using genetic engineering, so we c an choose whether to buy those products or not. We have a right to know. Prop 37 is a deceptive, d eeply flawed f ood I labeling scheme, full of special-interest e xempH H fions a nd loopholes. Prop. 37 would: create new government bureaucracy costing taxpayers millions, authorize expensive shakedown lawsuits against farmers a nd small businesses, a nd increase family grocery bills b y hundreds of dollars per year. What would ths now labels maaii? 5 digit: a^xxxx Starting with 9 5 digit: 8-xxxx Starting with 8 G M O GE B Y MELISSA MARTINEZ Answer: I feel very strongly about GMOs. Prop 3 7 is California's citizens' opportunity to demand to know what they're being fed. Mon santo, the world's leading producer of GMO seed patents and various herbicides and pesticides claims that no human testing is necessary for G MOs-that, essentially, GMOs are just as safe as non-GMO foods and no testing is required. However, Monsanto's own employee cafeteria bans GMOs. Why would they ban GMOs if they were perfectly safe? Q: What do you think codd bo passes? Negative? A: Prop 37 will potentially set the national standard for food labeling in the US. Europe has been labeling GMOs for years; Russia has even turned away GMO corn from the US. The positive change we will see exists in the potential for people to be more aware of the foods they eat. Granted, cancer warnings on cigarette packs don't keep people from smoking-some of the responsibility for nutritional standards does fall on the consumer. Opponents of Prop 37 claim that food prices will rise. There is little evidence to support this claim. Statewide, the expenses would be nominal compared to others. Also, the proposition won't require labeling in restaurants, but this can always be an additional measure adopted in the future. Conventionally grown Contains Pesöckies lh How does labeling GEtagredentson foods i f l w A: Thé 2002 documentary Super Size Me exposed the unhealthful practices of Sodexo, a multinational food service conglomerate that now serves CSUSM students by managing the Big Cat Market, Big Cat Bistro, and Starbucks. The university touted the change as "exciting" in a press release in late August of this year, but I have a hard time getting jazzed about a company whose unsustainable production practices have recently been criticized (http://oracle.newpaltz.edu/ students-raise-concerns- about-sodexo/). Sodexo also has close ties with Pepsi Co., CSUSM's exclusive beverage provider. Should 37 pass, students will see GMO labels on every Pepsi product containing GMO high fructose corn syrup on and off campus. It's going to be quite an eye-opener. Hey Cougars, share your thoughts on Prop 37 at csusm.cougarchronicle@gmciil.com, or on our facebook page, or on our website www.csusmchronicle.com i Mercola.Com Health j $1,115,000.00 Resources Lie I Kent W heoly Company | $1,000,000.00 ¿ _ The Stillonger Trust, j $440,000.00 Mark Squire Trustee ; w ishes y ou ! $4,700,000.0 h appy s tudying for m idterms! B ayer üropscience I Study well! Yes on 37 P epsico, I nc. Information aquired from: http://wwwJccet.org as of Oct. 15 For only $1 or a can, your free time during U-Hour could be spent helping those in need. On Thursday, Oct. 25, CSUSM's Greek Community will be hosting Greeks Give Back n , Grillin'. As part of the kickoff to Greek Week, the event will give back to students as they help the Greek organizations on campus give back to the community. "The Greeks Give Back n Grillm' event is a Greekhosted barbeque that is raising money and cans for ASI's College Rocks Hunger Food Drive," Vice President of Internal Affairs for GLC, Haley Duvel, said. "We are asking students to donate a can or $1 and they will get lunch in return." In addition to the barbeque, the Greek Community will also participate in the Homecoming Game and the Barbeque and Beach Clean Up. Alpha Lambda Delta ¡¡fillMÊÊÈÊÊÈÈÊÊÊÈÊÊÈÊÊ ¿million B Y K A T U N SWEENEY No on 37 I B , D upont D e N emours É f b ò J Nature's Path Foods i U.S.A. inc. Fine N atural|f 1 0 7 09 2 1 ..... f p p d Prockfcts •Moon^l j $7,100,5Q0.( Organic Consumers j Fund : $1,034, 639.25 S TAFF W RITER FEATURES E DITOR Who's Funding Prop 377 T op 5 S u p p o r t e r s [ Y e s o n 3 7 1 I a selection of pastas and salads f rom $7 to $10, and great desserts like a moist Students looking for mag- and gooey slice of chocolate ic , great burgers and beer at a cake drizzled with caramel, suitable price should stop by with enough chocolate to the newly opened Prime Cut satisfy any sweet tooth. Grill just across the street. It is a great place to meet The menu is full of great up with friends for happy things to choose f rom, such hour, which i s in the bar area as the Prime Cut Ale with the f rom 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. MonSouth of the Border Burger, day through Thursday and which tastily compliment 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday each other. The South of the and Sunday. There is also $2 Border Burger is a Certified draft beer every night after Angus Beef patty, topped 9 p.m., NFL Sunday ticket with chorizo, crispy jalap- on Sundays, and Sunday enos, creamy guacamole, brunch f rom 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and chipotle mayo, and is for $10. Some of the items one of the most popular included during brunch are items on the menu. It was chorizo and French toast, messy but delicious! and chicken wings and hot "It's a cool atmosphere and dogs in the afternoon. a great place to watch the In addition to great food, game with your, buddies/' Prime Cut Grill has magician Tyler Fehlan said, a political "Nick Ivory performing tricks science major at CSUSM, from 6 p.m. lintil 9 p.m. on who was enjoying wings and Friday nights. beer with friends during the Prime Cut Grill is open Chargers' game. Sunday through Thursday Besides burgers, sand- , until 10 p.rn. and until midwiches and appetizers, Prime . night on Fridays and SatCut Grill offers steak and urdays. It is located at 344 fish entrees ranging from South Twin Oaks Valley the $12 Tri-tip Dinner to the Road, Suite 147. $22 Filet Mignon. They have Photo courtesy of Yelp. B Y A LISON SEAGLE G reek organizations give back t o the community :XXXX N EWS E DITOR Question: How do you fool about Prop 37 and BE ingpedionts? Prime C ut Grill: N o w open facebook.cóm/ald.csusm HMHii H H HH 36 million w ww.nationalald.Drg �Features Editor: Katlin Sweeney! cougarchron.features@gmail.com The McMahan H ouse C ommuter vs. The reason behind its existence o n-campusdiet B Y JESSIE G AMBRELL C O - A & E EDITOR To most students, the McMahan House is a mysterious, hidden house on the hill above the Mangrum Track & Field. This mysterious gem is a modern-looking event facility that was built in 2009 and was completely funded and drawn up by Richard and JoAn McMahan in order to host events. The McMahan House is built on the CSUSM property that the Prohoroff family had previously owned before 1988. I It is a 3,200-square-foot facility that has four rooms and a large 2,690-squarefoot courtyard. There are intrinsic pathways and gardens throughout the grounds that had been part of the Prohoroff's original landscape and were preserved for this purpose. The ribbon cutting ceremony was on July 15, 2009. "It was built to create a place on campus that would serve as a gathering place for students, faculty, staff and community members to share in events," Public Information Officer, Margaret Lutz-Chantung said. The McMahan House is a CSUSM event facility that also rents out for weddings, birthdays, bar mitzvahs and other events. In fact, just a few weeks ago, CSUSM held an informative meeting on the launch of the palliative care program, which included the CSU Chancellor Charles Reed. It was hosted in the Library of the McMahan House, which is not smart-equipped, unlike the Great Room and the Retreat Room that have a TV, Internet, a DVD player, and a sound system. Many events are held at the McMahan House that students are unaware about. Being off campus a bit and hidden by many trees allows CSU officials, among others, to have complete pri-, vacy at their meetings. With • its contemporary look and modern amenities, the McMahan House becomes quite a unique event facility compared to other universities. "We hear a lot of people say when they come to our by: K i s k i M ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ g m ; a nd.Safety A ft v ^ f f i H i f i i l l S S u S M st u d i i it BY KEANDRE WILLIAMS-CHAMBERS COPY EDITOR campus that it is a beautiful and warm facility. It blurs the line between campus and community and the architecture of it was built to be sustainable and 'green,'" LutzChantung said. The Tower, which can be seen overlooking the Mangrum Track, is actually Mrs. McMahan's favorite part of the complex. Inside is a large circular room with a giant, square, 16-chair table in the center, featuring a sculpture by Syd Harris called "Duplicity." The Tower is also used during weddings as a preparation room for the bride before her wedding. Anyone looking to host an event at the McMahan House can call Event and Conference Services at 760-7508888 or visit www.csusm. edu/events for more j information. Photos by Jessie Gambrell It's time to tackle the question of the differences between the diet of commuter students and those living oncampus. Henry Hall is a sophomore who commutes from San Clemente. He occasionally gets fast food on his way to school when convenient, and buys food from various CSUSM food sites when on campus. His weekend diet consists of store-bought food considering he has more free time to go to the grocery store. Healthy food choices are difficult but still made regardless of the lack of free time. Hall only has time to prepare one meal for himself everyday, with many of his other meals consisting of what can be bought at his convenience. However, with more time available, making his own meals improves his diet, proving to be healthy and less financially consuming. Depending on her schedule, Kia Washington, a freshman who lives on campus, eats fairly healthy. Her food choices are often based on financial ability and available time. It usually costs less for her to get certain foods outside of school time, allowing this choice to become a preference when she has more time to spare. She makes the occasional sacrifices here and there in order to have once-a-week indulgences, but overall, her diet is balanced. Comparing these two people and their diets, it is easy to see how the available time affects their eating habits. The commuter must accommodate according to the setting they are in and work around a schedule in which they must also make time for travelling. Those who live on campus still have the issue of time, but must also tackle the separate issue of the overall stresses of living on campus, especially those who are living on their own for the first time. Both diets have their positives and negatives, but ultimately it is up to the individual to make their own plans for dietary success. �Opinion Editor: Amira El-Khaouli cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com E ditorial: R adioactive s piders B Y A MIRA E L-KHAOULI OPINION EDITOR We strolled up to the science hall. It either was expertly decorated or ready to become blighted and I could easily understand why they had built a new one to replace this site. I didn't want to go in, but try telling that to your friends as they pull you into the direction of certain doom and failure. They had heard stories of experiments gone awry inside. I hadn't been Halloween pranking in a long time, but I was sure that if the lights were out it meant no candy. As the moonlight glistened upon the fog captured among tangled spider-web adornment, I was assured that we would be crazy not to stop by. Holidays are mandatory and that was our motto. We were stocked with the cheapest kind of TP just to be dandy. As we neared, it became apparent that the building was not vacant. A university cart sat just outside the building. We went inside and were met with a pair of tiny eyes hanging as if foe. We neared and laughed as we realized that it was nothing but a spider. Something was off though. * I screamed because it was a black widow, the flashlights detected that it was actually quite large with a thick, red stripe on the side and a triangle pointing out in the shape of a P. Impossible, stated one member of the posse as she grabbed the thing and allowed it to walk upon her body. Moments pass and she screams when the thing bites her. She shakes it off and it implodes upon the floor in a mess of bloody. This time, human eyes peer out of the darkness and we taunt thefigurewith why it is just looking. Get help. This is dangerous. Then the flashlights detect a shift in the atmosphere. The cobwebs shake to reveal more spiders were coming. I grabbed a hand and ran to the front door and shoved a friend into the seat of the golf cart. As I pulled away, it shrank into the size of some thing you buy for children. My friend was still life-size but struggled to escape from the compressed enclosure. Now, spiders seem to have escaped and a new web entangled the universe. As I could see, on looked the onlooking onlooker. I had no choice but to wave my arms as they grew sticky and tangled. I fell to the floor and knew I would never be free. As I gasped for b-b-b breath, the spiders grew near and the onlooker said, "Happy Halloween." N ew campus closure seems poorly researched B Y JULIANA STUMPP G O - A & E EDITOR I also need to make myself dinner, do chores and relax after a long day. I need to give myself a well-deserved break before starting my homework, and that doesn't even start until 9 or 10 p.m. Surely I 'm not the only student experiencing this problem. Where else are students supposed to study? The Clarke has multiple break rooms and a study room for student athletes. The Clarke is also a place where activities, such as InterVarsity andfitnessclasses, take place. These events often get loud and bring in a large crowd. The UVA and Quad offer limited study rooms for the number of students that reside there. The UVA classroom is spacious but students like their privacy when it comes to studying. Some students enjoy listening to music while others enjoy complete silence. Even private rooms in the dorms aren't enough. With three roommates things can get loud and distracting. Moreover, the UVA closes at 11 A few weeks ago, students were asked to leave Markstein Hall after 10 p.m. Markstein is very popular among students at night because of the new technology it provides, as well as numerous study rooms on the third floor. Students are frustrated with the new rule. "I used to go up there every night in order to get my homework done because it is the only place I can focus," sophomore Bryce Heathcock, said. "Now I can't go there after 10 and it's affecting my school work." The library doesn't cut it for students because it has enforced its closing times. On weekdays, the library hours are from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and weekends from 10 a jn. to 5 p.m. Students who BY KEANDRE WILLIAMS-CHAMBERS ably should consider invest- turn to their homes. So keep are heavily involved on camCOPY EDITOR ing in some lucky trinkets to them lit, bright and safe from pus can't always make it to counterbalance it all, a wayward foot. Help those the library. « Fear the Reaper, and othThe Uninvited poor, unfortunate souls find My day starts at 6 a.m. with er creatures They stalk the night and their way home! back-to-back work or school Halloween often comes want your blood, this age Watch for Witches! until 6 p.m. Then, I need to with the shadowy figures old superstition is exactly Known for their toil and study for exams or do homeand creatures of the night, what you believe it to be. trouble, you best watch out! work for classes the next day. but none are more fearsome Vampires. But don't let your Legend says that if a spider than Death himself and his veins freeze at the mere should fall into theflamesof ghastly entourage. This is mention. Should you fear an a lit candle, witches be near! a figure that is difficult to encounter with them as the So look to the sky and folavoid, but staying safe for Halloween nights progress, low that crescent moon for the holidays makes it easy you can simply pick up a theflamesof mischief. Many B Y LISSETTE N UNEZ demonstrating the dominant to avoid a deadly encounter bag of garlic at the local su- may be benevolent, but be- SENIOR STAFF WRITER character whereas the Jew that doesn't involve eager permarket or wear the ever- ware of the ones who use this reenacts the submission role. children accompanied with fashionable crucifix about holiday as an opportunity to On Sept. 17, a debate was While women's studies their parental entourage. your neck to ward off the conjure some true fear. held on campus discussing professor Cecili Chadwick The Little Path-crossers vampires. Oh, and be careThe Apple of the Future whether BDSM is an act of was neutral on the subject They say if they cross ful who you invite into your Many remember how, as pleasure or abuse? and believes that BDSM is your path, you get bad luck, home, especially when you children, we would bob for BDSM stands for Bondage, neither good nor bad, on the so watch out for those stray see the bats hanging up there apples as a Halloween event, Discipline, Sadism, Maso- other hand, women's studies black cats! Many neighbor- for a while. but few of us know the his- chism. It circulates around professor Lori Walkington, hoods have a few here and Light the Lanterns Home tory behind it. It falls under the idea of a consenting adult affirms that BDSM is pleasthere, and there's little to Little known fact: the tra- the fortune-telling aspect of relationship that has some in- ure and JUST pleasure. worry about. Should you en- dition of lighting Jack-o-lan- Halloween and could often In fact, when asked if counter one on your nightly terns has a deeper meaning depict the love life of the herent inequiality. However, the relationship BDSM has ever gone too far? stroll about the town, simply to it. As night descends and bobber. Is love in the future, change your route. However, each is lit in the night of the or is it just a face drenched in is based upon the idea of Walkington said, "No, and I pleasure for everyone who hate that the question implies if they circle you, you prob- world, the lost souls can re- other peoples'spit water? is involved, which is the on itself that BDSM can go presence of a feeling of en- too far...if it is not pleasure Retraction joyment or satisfaction. For then it is not BDSM." In the Oct. 10 issue of The Cougar Chronicle, in the "Commuter-school prices taking a toll instance, as one partner roll I could not agree more. on students" article, we stated "the new parking structure that was just built cost us over 3 plays dominance the other il- Coming from a non-particimillion dollars and will take us 30 years to pay off" when in fact the cost of parking structure lustrates submission. pant perspective, I theorize was $27 million and will be paid off over 30 years. We apologize for any confusion that this To hypothetically illus- that many judge BDSM as may have caused. trate, you can be the Nazi some kinky role-play with and I'll be the Jew; the Nazi no limitations, but there are. Very superstitious! p.m? on weekdays. The library at SDSU has 24/7 study areas accessible to students. They have special food and drink areas for late night munchies and rooms to reserve for study groups. Also featured, is a quiet study area for those who don't like noise when studying. Certain colleges are open until 11 p.m. or even 1 a.m. UCSD has various study spots on campus that give students 24/7 access for residents or during finals week. Their campus is very accommodating to their students when it comes to late night studying. CSUSM already has limited study spots as it is. To take away a place where students get their work done is discouraging. Hopefully the student union, coming in the next two years (hopefully), will give students full access to study rooms. Until then, UPD and students should come to an agreement about Markstein Hall hours and give students the freedom to study whenever. W here's the P in B DSM? COUGAR CHRONICLE STAFF EDITORS-IN-CHIEF Kristin Melody & Morgan Hall .«DESIGN EDITOR Morgan Hall N E W S EDITOR Melissa Martinez A &E EDITORS Jessie Gambrell & Juliana Stumpp COPY EDITOR Keandre Williams-Chambers Marcos Chron Brittany Edinger Tara Flesner DISTRIBUTION MANAGERS Jessie Gambrell & Juliana Stumpp Danielle Ghalwash S P O R T S EDITOR SALES REP Alex Franco Rogers Jaflarian FEATURES EDITOR CARTOONISTS Sarah Hughes Faith Orcino & Stephen D i Padova Wendolyn Leal Katlin Sweeney OPINION EDITOR STAFF Amira El-Khaouli Curtis Bovee Rebekah Green Fredrick Mishleh Lissette Nunez Karla Reyes CONTACTS csusm.cougarchronide@gmail.com cougarchron.layout@gmail.com Though these relationships do not generally represent the "traditional" mold, they are agreed upon between consenting adults. If one of the parties withdraws their consent, it could just as well become abuse, as defined by Professor Laurie; once pleasure is eliminated from the picture. What you are specifically reenacting is not BDSM. Furthermore, BDSM has a strong emphasis on negotiation and consent amongst the related partners. Therefore, all suspicions and accusations about BDSM being of an abusive sexual interaction should be withdrawn; because and I quote, "If it's not pleasure, then it's not BDSM!" Agree or Disagree? Share your thoughts on our website. The Cougar Chronicle is published twice a month on Wednesdays during the academic year. Distribution in- Miguel Rpsas cougarchron.news@gmail.com cludes 1,500 copies across 13 stands Ally Ruiz cougarchron.sports@gmail.com positioned throughout the C SUSM Alison Seagle cougarchron.features@gmail.com cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com campus. Letters to the Editor should include Dane Vandervelden cougatxhron.arts@gmail.com ACADEMIC ADVISOR csusmchronicle.advertising@gmail.com der 300 words, submitted via email. It Pam Kragen Our Website: csusmchronide.com is the policy of The Cougar Chronicle Join our staff! W e have weekly Office Phone: 760 - 750 - 6099 meetings every Tuesday, Office Fax: 780 - 750 - 3345 N oon - 12:45, Craven 3500 Our office is located in Craven 3500 a first and last name and should be un- not to print anonymous letters. The Cougar Chronicle reserves the right to reject any Letter to the Editor for any reason. �A O OT I™ A & E Editors: ^ A j ^ l T T H E C O U G A R C HRONICLE, W E D N E S D A Y , O C T . 2 4 , 2 0 1 2 / Local fall e vents, f un f or all a ges T he ending t o a legacy and the beginning of a legend By Juliana Stumpp The weather is finally cooling down. Fall fashions are being seen and delicious hot drink recipes are being made, and cities of San Diego County are providing a variety of activities to welcome the change of season. B Y M ELISSA M ARTINEZ N EWS EDITOR The start of the new seasons in television this fall M onster B ash: O ct. 27, 6 p.m. - m idnight. means saying goodbye to This huge outdoor Halloween block party will take place at the San the critically acclaimed mocDiego Gaslamp Quater for those 21 and older.There will be outkumentary, "The Office." door clubs and three huge stages that reach over eight blocks.There However, some characters will be a costume contest with $3000 reward.Tickets now cost $40 live on, if not in the way we and can be purchased at http://tinyurl.com/ClubVIPTickets. expect. The W orld F amous P ub C rawl: O ct. 26 5 p.m - 2 a.m., "Office" writer Mindy O ct. 27 n oon - 2 a.m., O ct 31 5 p .m - 2 a.m. Kaling, also known as the Costumes are encouraged for this huge bar hopping event. Deals for pop-culture driven character drinks include $2 draft beers, half off mixers and $4 shots.Tickets Kelly Kapoor, introduces are only $10 a day but it is recommended to buy the two or three her new sitcom titled, "The day pass.You'll have to check in at registration on time. After that, you'll be given a map of the bar locations participating in the event. Mindy Kaling Project." You must be 21 to join in on the fun and drink responsibly. Rainn Wilson, who plays beet farmer and top salesF amily N ight: M onth o f O ctober, ending man on The Office, Dwight O ct. 30 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. K. Shrute, will move on once The Promenade Mall will be having their annual Hunter's Pumpkin the season ends in a spin-off Patch Family Night throughout the month of October.The night show called, "The Farm," includes local food vendors, inflatable rides for children, tractor rides, mazes, obstacle courses, face painting and many games. A new based off of his beet farm he amenity for this year"will be the world's largest inflatable slide titled runs with his cousin, Mose. "The Kraken." Lots of pumpkins will also be available for purchase. In season seven, "Office" The Chronicle's favorite Halloween movies My ultimate favorite Halloween movie is "The Haunted Mansion." Being someone who doesn't like scarymovies t oo much, I like ttaf£«$F. median Eddie Murphy a light and funny factor t o the tec -Jessie G ambrel^C 1 'The Others" is a psychological thriller about a women and her two children, who are sensitive t o light, and need to be in the dark at all. times. Strange unexplainabie things begin t o happen when they hire a new maid. It is a good film t o watch if you like psychological thrillers. -Karla Reyes My favorite Hdtbwien md^ie is "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" because I love ail of the characters! Snoopy is the best animated dog there is. ' ? -Kaitlin Sweeny Th%4,ost Skeleton of Cadavra" h a film poking fun at the B horror ¡Rims from bs and 60s. It's a huiiriorous stlce ofculture you really shouldn't miss out on. -Stephen DiPadovà "The Addams Family," the creej kooky, mysterious and spooky family never fails to win me over with their endless charm. Never have I wanted^ to be part of a stranger famf ily than the Addams family. Wei I, maybe theyfe up there with the Full House family. -Keandre Williams-Chambers I've watched Pocus" every year $|(gM little ]get§ old; 1 love how rf/fs based off of the real life ^aj^rii wh^h trials. it's ; U &4m movie that > doesn't i nclu%gom& c reep^ surprises* -Juliana Stumpp : ^MWKm Saucy, outrageous, hilarious and bizarre, ¿"The" Rbcky Horror Picture Sho>#* is a Halloween treat, different tha#anything else you'll watch on spooky nights. If you're feeling brave, check out the La Paloma live version every Friday night at midnight -KristWielody Paranormal Activity" always gets me spooked ¡ever I watch i t Whether it's Paranormal Activity 1, 2 o r 3. I'd say it is one of the perfect scary movies t o sit down and watch during the season of ghosts; goblins and witches. It's so scary, I can never watch it without covering my face, and I love that thrill it leaves you with. -Ally Ruiz Improv spotlight: N icole Ignell B Y JESSIE G A M B R E L L G O - A & E EDITOR Sophomore Nicole Ignell started "improvising" with the CSUSM Improv team fall of 2011, but only just started to actively participate in the shows last semester. Ignell was advised by Improv leader, Aaron Chase Molina-Milbourne to join the Improv team after she expressed wanting to get involved in a theater program. The Cougar Chronicle sat down with Ignell to talk about how improv has been influential in her life. Question: How has being involved in the Improv team affected your life? A: We are all super close; we hang out outside of Im- prov all the time. Mondays and Tuesdays (when the Improv Team meets) are the highlights of my week. They are my second family, I mean I base and plan everything around Improv. I definitely feel like I 'm in it for the long run, I love it. Q: How else are you involved on the campus? A: Well I am changing my major to criminology with a minor in mass media. Plus I just joined (AOII) Alpha Omega Pi. Our mission is to help find the cure for women's arthritis; we just had our "Pie a AOII" event to raise money for our cause. Q: What is your favorite skit you preform? A: Expert Challenge, where you have two teams and a person from one of the teams starts to talk about a subject, then someone from the other team can step forward and call that person's bluff (Sort of like the game Malarky). Q: Do you see yourself doing improv as a career? A: I thought about it as a career path, but it's more of a stress-reliever for me right now. I had done improv in high school, but never standup comedy. I had originally joined this group because I wanted to get involved in the theater. CSUSM Improv's next show is 7 p jn. Friday, Oct. 26 in Arts 111. There will also be an "adult" show afterword at around 8:30 p jn. fans had to say goodbye to the "worlds best boss," Michael Scott (played by Steve Carell). Though it was a very heartwarming and comedic-genius season, the show hasn't been the same. After many replacements took over the Dunder-Mifflin Sabre Branch in Scranton (including guest star Will Ferrell) and James Spader as Dunder-Mifflin's new CEO (after he replaced Kathy Bates), and of course Dwight K. Shrute, the writers decided that Ed Helms' character, Andy Bernard should take over. Though Bernard has changed dramatically since his first season being on The Office, transitioning from Steve Carell is difficult. This season will be the last for The Office after a nine sea- son run. "The Mindy Project," however, is doing extremely well. Kaling, who directs, writes and stars in the show as Dr. Mindy Lahiri, OB/GYN, has won over fans after the release of her autobiographic cal memoir of life, love, and the rules of friendship called "Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns)" with comedy and class. As Dr. Lahiri battles a social life and being an amazing OB/GYN (a role she created after her mother, who passed away the day her pilot was picked up) and finding "true" love, she runs into a few mishaps along the way. Tune into the Mindy's life at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday nights on FOX and last season of The Office 9 p.m. Thursday nights on NBC. Scary movie facts: behind the fear BY KEANDRE WILLIAMS-CHAMBERS C OPY EDITOR "Saw:" In addition to the popular gore films, this popular seven-movie series also "sports two video games. "Friday the 13th:" Jason Voorhees, the antagonist of this multi-part movie series, doesn't actually acquire his iconic mask until part three. "Nightmare on Elm Street:" The street that makes this movie famous only appears in the beginning and end of the original film, and barely even has a mention throughout. Should you miss these key moments, this could all be happening on your very own street! "Paranormal Activity:" Entire filming for the first C O U G A R S H U F F L E Paranormal activity was completed in only 10 days. B Y M ELISSA M ARTINEZ "I Know What You Did N EWS EDITOR Last Summer:" After driving home from the set one W ith t he r elease o f t he n ewest addition t o t he James night, Jennifer Love Hewitt Bond film,"Skyfall," starring Daniel Craig, it is n ot noticed that there was a surprising t hat musical s ensation A dele will b e i ntrofisherman on thè side of the ducing t he n ew f eature w ith h er single t itled t he s ame. road. Upon further reflection, T he Bond t heme s ongs a re k nown f or t wo things: t o b e she found out it was only amazing and t o b e sung by t he m ost t alented and b iggest cardboard, but it spooked her p op s tars o f t he e ra.This playlist is d edicated t o t he b est nonetheless. (and critically a cclaimed) Bond t hemes o f t he p ast and "Final Destination sep resent. ries;" J u s t b e f o r e a p e r s o n dies in the film, a John Den"The W orld Is N o t Enough"- Garbage. O ne o f t he ver song (usually) plays, posm ost r ecognized b ond t hemes, G arbage adds t o t he ansibly alluding to the fact that ticipation o f Bond t hemes w ith a s exy, o rchestrated s ong he too died in a plane crash. t hat a dds i ntensity and v ibrance t o 0 07. "Psycho:" The famed music in the shower scene, titled "Screaming Violins," was "Thunderball"-Tom J ones. J ones p ours his s oul and bravado i nto o ne o f t he m ost m emorable B ond t hemes, not intended to be in the film. The scene was meant to be r eleased in l 965.This classic can still b e heard in his Las completely silent with only Vegas s how. the sound of a scream. "The Exorcist:" The " Die A nother Day"- Madonna. R eleased in 2 002, interscream of demons being national s ensation Madonna i ntroduced P ierce Brosnan's driven out of Linda's mind final B ond film. Madonna a dded h er o wn p op b eat and and body actually are from a v ibe t o t he typically i ntense, s ophisticated and c lassy recording of screaming pigs B ond t hemes, c reating o ne o f t he b iggest and m ost who are about to be slaughp opular B ond t heme in y ears. tered. "Texas Chainsaw Massa" Diamonds A re Forever"- Shirley Bassey. Bassey's incre:" The greatest tie to the credible v oice is k nown f or i ntroducing Sean C onnery's real world this movie has is the killer Ed Gein. Keep in final r ole as B ond, a s w ell as multiple p revious B ond mind that "inspired by" and t hemes. H er m ajestic v oice a dds a flair t o t he already "based on" mean two differshiny B ond p ersona. ent things. Typically, "based on" means a true story while "Live and Let D ie"- Paul M cCartney.The f ormer "inspired by" runs with the B eatle s kyrocketed t he c harts f or his c ollaboration w ith imagination. G eorge Martin, p roducer f or t he B eatles f or "Live and "The Silence of the Let D ie " For a w hile, it c ould still b e h eard a t his c onLambs:" The quote "It rubs certs a lmost f our d ecades a fter r ecording it. the lotion on its skin or else it gets the hose again" is a "Skyfall"- A dele.To e nd t his list, t he m ost c urrent and quote that has been deeply w hat I b elieve t o b e musically stimulating, A dele b elts construed over time. For those who have yet to watch t hrough t he n otes t o t his t heme i mpressively.The interthe movie, it simply means nationally a cclaimed s inger/songwriter s teals t he s how w ith h er titillating v oice, adding t o t he e xcitement o f t he that unless you put lotion on, you will get sprayed cold r elease o f t he n ew film. water from the hose. Nothing You can l ook f orward t o hearing h er i ntroduce 0 07'in more. t heaters e verywhere N ov. 9 . Hey Cougars, your Halloween plans on our Facebook page! �ÖX O A & E Editors: ,Jessie Gambrell & Juliana Stumpp cougarchron.arts@smail.com S tudent* As " Bring y ©ur Q wn C o s t u m e " b y F û'th Hoppy Holloweenl Con you guess who the characters ore dressed up as? D ropping: The comic b ook corner: Video game special 'American Vampire' the series with a bite B Y J ULIANA S TUMPP B Y FAITH ORCINO C O - A & E EDITOR CARTOONIST Believe it or not, the holiday season is coming and it's hard to ignore all the Halloween costumes and Christmas decorations already in stores. So as you prep your wish list, think of these new video games that will be hitting thé shelves. "Nike+ Training" (Xbox 360 Kinect) Oct. 30 For those who have a hard time dragging themselves to the gym or don't like running in the cold weather, this game will help you get fit or stay in shape until the weather shifts back to our normal warm California sun. After its first release in 2010, Scott Snyder and Rafael Albuquerque's comic "American Vampire" still keeps readers on the edge. On Wednesday, Oct. 31, the series continues strong with the release of "American Vampire" No. 32. Batman writer Scott Snyder brings his twists and terrors with the help of Blue Beetle artist, Rafael Albuquerque, to develop a new take on the classic monster. Main characters Skinner Sweet and Pearl Jones challenge the limits of the old European vampiric groups with their American-born mutation. The books take readers through the history of the U.S., starting in the " N A S C A R T he G ame: Inside Line" (Xbox 360, PS3,Wii) Nov. 6 Race against famous drivers, challenging courses and beat your own score in this adrenaline _ pumped game. Perfect for car lovers! "Call of Duty: Black Ops 2" (Xbox 360, PS3, Wii) Nov. 13 The sequel of the actionpacked game takes place in two different time periods, 1970's Cold War and futuristic 2025. Players use technology and weapons to bring a whole new name to the word "combat." Fair warning; the game is rated mature (M) for intense violence, gore and language. "Just Dance 4" (Wii) Nov. 18 Dancers, rejoice! The latest game has new songs from Justin Bieber, Carly Rae Jepsen, Rihanna, Maroon 5, Flo Rida and some classics like "Wild Wild West" and "Livin La Vida L o c a T h i s game is perfect for a fun night of dance sessions with friends. "Wreck-It Ralph" (Xbox 360) Nov. 30 From the Disney movie, "Wreck-It Ralph," comes the actual video game with characters based from the movie. The game features arcade style activities and characters including Ralph, a villain who is training to become an arcade hero instead. old west and gradually going into the 20th century as the monsters blend into the nation's ever-changing society. Snyder and Albuquerque employed the help of writer Stephen King and artists Sean Murphy and Dustin Nguyen along with others to keep the blood running through the veins of the comics. For easy reading, Vertigo Comics released volume collections of the issues. They divided issues one through 27 into four volumes and volume 3 includes the first spin-off series, "American Vampire: Survival of the Fittest." Visit vertigocomics.com or your local vendor for moire information on the series and where you can buy the new and old issues. W RI C1 CL^C 9IV9+ * B Y A L I S O N S EAGLE S TAFFWRITER * W hat are your Halloween plans and what will you be dressing up as? By Juliana Stumpp This year, Halloween falls on a Wednesday, but don't let that frighten you. In honor of Halloween, various campus organizations and programs are offering multiple events on campus t o give students thrills and chills. Alex Ornelas, psychology major: "I'm going to a party as the Joker" Gabby Zapien, liberal studies major: I'm going trick or treating with my nephews dressed as a zombie" Erick Castro, communications major: "I'm throwing a big birthday/Halloween party, and dressing u pas Captain Jack Sparrow" C S U S M brings H alloween t o t he s tudents Molica Luu, human development major: ' 1 want to go to the Haunted Trail at Balboa Park, but I have to work" Earl Vargas, computer science major: ' I'm going to [Erick's] party, and dressing up as 'Smoke' from Mortal Combat" Claudia Oreegal, business major: ' I'm taking my son [dressed as Luigi] trick or treating I might dress up as Princess Toadstool" J essie's Recipe Corner: Roasted paprika pumpkin seeds Trick o r Treat ASI will be holding a trick o r treat bash during U-Hour on Tuesday, Oct. 30. Music will be played and treats will be handed out at multiple locations at the said t o be haunted Kellogg Plaza. Stop by and bring your friends t o enjoy the fun activities that will be provided. It's pumpkin season! After carving your Jack-o-lanterns, keep those pumpkin seeds to make a tasty snack What you'll need: - One or two pumpkins - Salt Instructions: (1) Clear out all seeds from pumpkin(s) and put into a strainer and rinse. (2) Dump seeds a dash of garlic powder. Mix together. (3) Place in cooking sheet (that h as foil and is sprayed with oil on it) and spread out. (4) Place into oven at 2 50 degrees for one hour. (5) Stir two or three times during that hour until s eeds become hot and crispy. (6) Remove from oven and let cool, remove from sheet and serve a s a delectable snack. It's a s easy a s that! 7 3 5 1 O pen H ouse Trick o r T reat and Something Greek Dance - Paprika - A dash of garlic powder into a mixing bowl and s eason with about 10 dashes of paprika, a pinch of salt, a few d ashes of pepper, and Carnival During Greek Week, the Greek Leadership Council yyill be hosting a Halloween dance that will be open t o all stúdéftts on Halloween night The event will také place from 8 - 1 1 p.m. on the Clarke Terrace. The event will feature a dessert bar, costume contest and Dj. Students do not need t o .be involved in Greek life t o attend. - Pepper - A cooking sheet with foil and spray oil (Pam) on it The Resident Hall Council at the University Village Apartments (UVA) will be putting together a fell carnival at the UVA courtyard, community center and pool. Activities will include bobbing for apples, a costume contest and pumpkin carving.The carnival is open t o all students and is a great way t o celebrate this chilling holiday while welcoming the fell sea son.The event will take place at 4 p:m. on Oct. 30. The extended learning office will be having a open hóuse with a "Star Wars" theme, having contests and caramel apples. Come join t he festivities from 11 a.m.-2p.m. Halloween day in Foundation Classroom Building (FCB) 5107 as well as learn about the different programs they have t o offer students. C O - A & E EDITOR for you and your friends to share in celebrating the season. M ovie N ight The Rre-Health society will be hosting a showing of the 2011 thriller, "Contagion." The film features Matt Damon, Kate Winslet, jude Law and Laurence Fishburne as they all suffer from a deadly plague travelling across the world.The showing will be held 6 p.m.Thursday, O c t 25 in Arts 240. 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Read about her recent injury and how she still supports her team from the sidelines. FEA R S TU E 4 - Did you go to the The So cial justice Summit? If not it has been considered a life-changing experience for all who attended. Read about the four major points it advocates and why you might want to mark your calendar for next years event . And 5 - Do you know the keys to fall fashion? Read one writer's ideas for the ideal fall color palettes and the best way to dress for So-Cal weather O IO PIN N 6 - In honor of Craft Beer Week this issue's editorial is a feature on the hidden gem of Stone Brewing World Bistro and Gardens. Read about our staff's experience at this beautiful place and how beer is made. O O . 24, professor of n ct L iterature andW g Studritin ies, D. M a Stoddardr arth H es, received the 2012olm 2013 H y E. B arr rakebill D istinguished Professor A ard, presented by Presiw dent K n S.H . are aynes D. Stoddard-H es' pasr olm sionate efforts to inspire students through L iterature & W g are recognized ritin greatlybyhercolleaguesand students. Inspiredbyherow n teachers at her high school in Nw H pshire, D. e am r S toddard-H lms gained a Qe passion for literature, poetry andm edicine. A r studying fte C orporateC m om unicationat C lU ornel niversity, D. Stodr And 8 - What are ypur favorite 4SNL' political skits? See if any of your favorites are on one writers top ten list OURN TIS U EX S E N ber 21 ovem T h D. Stoddardhoug r H es enjoys V n olm ictoria L iterature (she received her Ph. D in E h fromthe . nglis U niversity of C olorado), her passion also lies in her research of disability studies. Publishedin2004bythe U niversityofM nPress ichiga andreissued inpaperback in 2009, D. Stoddard-H es* r olm groundbreaking book, titled "Fictions of A ffliction," focused on disability studies andV nliterary studies ictoria representing cultural m ean ing in history of V n ictoria B . D. Stoddard-H ritain r olm es also researched m l edica hum , focusingonpreanities paring health care providers to becom better listeners, e especially to patients undergoing treatm t for illnesses en P ob M a M z hot y eliss artine such as cancer, so patients R n Strauss at U SDM o C edi are respected as people and cal School called, "R eading/ not m yrepresentingtheir W erel riting/D octoring." illness. D. Stoddard-H es A ong her m y leaderr olm m an alsoco-leadacoursew hD. HONOR CONTINUED ON 2 . it r Remembering Solomon Atighi BY COUGAR CHRONICLE STAFF Solom n A ad A , a o hm tighi 25-year-old honors psychology student at C l State S n a a M , ws killedO . 28 arcos a ct in a solo m otorcycle accident at the intersections of Interstate 1 andStateR e 5 out 52inS nD . a iego A , a resident of S n tighi a D , w s foundbyapassiego a ingm tjust after 2a.m otoris . on the southbound connector ram from1-15 to w p est bound SR . H had been -52 e throw fromhis late m l n ode H a C R600m ond B otorcycle and died at the scene, according to a report fromthe Sn D o C y M l a ieg ount edica E iner's office. xam A , a psychology stutighi dent, ws namd to the a e P oC rtesyof h ://w w u m hot ou ttp w .trib tes.co D s L t for C SMs ean' is SU ' C e of H anities, A , olleg um rts B ehavioral and Social Sciences in both fall 2009 and 2011, according to reports on the university's w . ebsite O eofhisformrprofessors, n e Psychology D epartm t en C r M mWSchustack, hai iria . rem bered A i as an em tigh outstanding student w o got h alongw heveryone. it "I got to know Solom n o A i w n he ws a stutigh he a dent in one of m psycholy ogy classes a few years ago," Schustacksaid. "I have taught thousands of students inm m yyears at C SM y an SU and I confess that I don't rem ber all of them or em , even m t of them but I do os , rem ber the students w o em h m eanim ak pressionandSolom nws oneof those. oa "H w t only a good e asn' student —he also seemd e like a good person in his interactions w h m and w h it e it his fellowstudents. I know that he later becam of a e m beroftheC SMcam em SU pus chapter ofPsiC , theinhi ternational honor society in psychology —that m s he ean SOLOMON CONTINUED ON 2 . Possible mountain lion s potte d o n CSUSM campus B Y CHRISTINE L E E STA F W F RITER 7 - Want to read a good book written by a CSUSM 2012 graduate and a former Chronicle editor? We sat down and talked with Kyle M. Johnson and his book "Naknek; or, Life in the Cannery." dard-H es began her caolm reer at w g short stories, ritin poetryandcreative w . riting T h her 13 years of hroug teaching at C SM D. SU , r Stoddard-H es carries a olm passion for rediscovering concentrations she loves in the classroom and believes that w h each new class, it newideas em e fromstuerg dents creating in-depth class discussion, w h inspires hic her tosharethebeautyof literature. W naskedw t her hope he ha is in im g students pactin through literature, D. Stodr dard-H es said, "Personolm ally, reading and w g can ritin get people through the m t os challenging parts of life. It can help people understand w t livingm " ha eans. Fall is cougar season, and therehavebeentw possible o cougar sightings on cam s pu inthepast threew . eeks U niversity police w s cona tacted by custodial staff on the evening of O . 1 to ct 5 report a possible m n ountai lion (alsoknow as cougars, n w h is the university m hic as cot) sighting onthe east side of cam s near theU pu niversi tyServicesB uilding, accordingtoA ssociateV forC P om m unications, C yB . ath aur A r receivingthecall, offte ficers conducted a com e plet check of the cam ; how pus - ever theydidnot seesigns of am nlion. ountai T e university sent an h em l to students, staff ai m bers and faculty alertem ing themtotake precautions w n w g through cam he alkin pus, particularly at night. Anearby resident reported asecondm nlionsightountai ingoff-cam s toU pu niversity PoliceonO . 23, eight days ct later. Asecond em l to the ai cam s com unity w s sent pu m a at that tim . e C alifornia D epartm t of en FishandG esaym n am ountai lion attacks on hum s are an extrem yrare. el T y are quiet, solitary, he elusive and typically avoid people. H ever, conflicts ow areincreasingas C alifornia's humn population expands a intom nlionhabitat. ountai Previously, am nlion ountai having been spotted on or near cam s occur typically pu inthefall, B r confirm . au ed B eB ,O ruc radley ccupa tional Safety and E nviron m l H h Specialist at enta ealt C SM offers tips to stay SU , safe against a m n lion ountai threat: D not hike, bike, or jog o alone,. A d hiking or jogging voi w n m n lions are h| ountai m t "active— n, dusk, os daw andat night. D not approach a m o oun tainlion. If you encounter a m oun tainlion, donot run. Instead, face the anim , m e noise al ak and try to look bigger by w g your arm; throw avin s rocks or other objects. If attacked;fig tback. h C t university poontac lice im ediately if you see m a m n lion, 760-750ountai 4567. T s adds to the increased hi cougar sightings inthearea. "W thinkit myhavebeen e a driventotheareabythe2007 fires," B y said. radle T find m e inform n o or atio on risk m anagem t and en cam s safety, visit csusm pu . edu/rm . s/ Robert McManus named Chief of Police B Y MELISSA MARTINEZ NEW EDITO S R O O . 31, U n ct niversity Police D epartm t (U ) anen PD nounced R t M anus ober cM as C f of Police. hie Since' 2005, M anus cM has held the role of Police L ieutenant w h Ü D and it P since A . 2005, has served ug as Interim C f of Police. hie A ong m y of his roles in m an the police field, M anus cM has spent 28years inlawenforcem . O those28years, ent f M anus has served U cM ni versity Police D epartm s ent for 26 years in universities including SD . T h SU hroug the years, M anus. has cM w d upthrough ranks to orke eventuallybeprom dfrom ote D h to Police L ispatc ieuten ant. In 1997, M anus w d cM orke w hthe D atic Security it iplom Serviceof theU . StateD .S e partm t as a Special A , en gent in w h he adm hic inistered executive protection of the Secretary of State as-w l as el visiting Foreign M s inister and counter-terrorism investigations. �H O N O R F RO M O N I . ship roles, D. Stoddardr H es held the chair posiolm tion for the L iterature and W g Studies D ritin epartm t en for three years as w l as el leadw r inthem t recent rite os C SM W S report. D. §U AC r Stoddard-H es recounts olm her experience as lead w r rite as "w onderful, because I got to m t various people on ee cam s and learned m e pu or about w t they do and how ha hardstaff andfacultyw " ork. A a form r student, D. s e r Stoddard-H es inspires olm her students to fall in love w h life and life's sim it plici ties, suchas literature. "I am really incredibly honored and surprised to receivethis aw , particularly ard because previous recipients of this aw d are am g the ar on people I m t respect," D. os r W n I ws notified of his he a mt PsiC s very rigorous tragic accident, I shared that e hi' academc standards. Solo- inform n w h all the faci atio it m n also had the distinction ultyinm departm . o y ent "Since Solom n w s a oa of being a presenter at the ajor annual C SM Psychol- psychology m , he took SU it an ogy Student R h Fair courses w h m y psych esearc in 2011, as co-author w h professors. Several of us reit em , another student of a poster m bered him as a good about an experim t they student and a positive presen enceinour classroom. T t s ha haddone. "I often ran into him on is a great distinction, since e cam s after he had finished w serve hundreds of psych pu ajor m fclass,and he alw s had m s every year—and rey ay em som g goodtosay about m ber only the handful ethin h ad pression his studies or about his life. w o m e a big im S OLOMO N F RO M 2 . « * • » to 21 st C entur y Wars: Veteran's perspective Stoddard-H es said. olm In President H ' press aynes release, she states, "D. M r ar tha Stoddard H es clearly olm exem s the highest valplifie ues of C l State San M s a arco and em s w t it m s bodie ha ean tobe afacultym ber com B Y : A L I S O N S EAGL E em m d to sustained excel- STAFFW ITER itte R lence in teaching, research, & JULIANA S TUMP P and com unity partnership CO-A&E EDITOR m that enhances student learning." V s Dy is a holiday eteran a that should not be know n as a three-day w eekend, onus," Schustack said. but rather one to rem ber em Police believe that A , those w o gave and risked tighi h w ohadbeenw gahel- theirlivesforthegoodofour h earin mt at the tim of the crash, country. e e w s driving at an unknow T s year, history club Phi a n hi speed on the connector and A a T a and the history lph het failed to negotiate a curve, departm t w l be having a en il veered off the ram and w s special event featuringapanp a ejectedfromthem otorcycle. el of C SMstudent veterSU A r being sum oned to ans discussing their personal fte m the scene, C alifornia H - perspective. T e panel conigh h wy Patrol and S n D o sists of: John K , K n a a ieg ubik evi Fire param s w e un- C , R o E edic er ole icard nriquez, abletoresuscitateA i and A ber B , Issac O a tigh m ouge rt pronounced himdead at the and Jonathan V , all olden sceneat 2:39a.m . of w m have experienced ho ¿ SJiSiSH m y service. M ilitar oderating thepanel w l be D. Ibrahim il r A arashi. l-M H g these six students avin sharetheir voice andopinion w l m e the event less of a il ak lecture rather m e storytellor ingandadiscussion of som e ofthebiggest w sinhistory. ar K ber Q , of the im uinney history club stated, "storytelling is a pow l tool in erfu history. N t only w l the o il event allow our C SM SU student veterans to tell their stories, but the event w l be il im t to the w r stuportan ide dent body because they w l il learn about the real w d orl experiences of peers sitting next to themin their respective classroom " s. In addition to this event, the history club is launching a Wr at H e and A d a om broa (W H ) StoryL . AA ab "R ecognizing that our cam s currently serves a pu unique com unity of active m duty and veteran students andtheir fam , as w l as ilies el the significant role that the m y has played in our ilitar region's history, W H foAA cuses on the collection an d preservation of stories from veteran w o have experih enced the w s in Iraq an ar d A fghanistan." T s event w l be held 5 hi il 7 p.m T . hursday, N . 8, in ov M n 125. L k out for arkstei oo theW H StoryL btoopen AA a on T uesday, N . 13, in the ov D l H y L b (S S igita istor a JBB 2102). H y V s Dyfrom app eteran a theC r C ouga hronicle! Earnyour credential and m s aster' degreeineducation at A . PU — $ 10.0 0 o ff | F o r CSUSM students Routine eye exam with valid student ID. 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Letters t o the Editor should include is the policy of The Cougar Chronicle not to print anonymous letters. The Cougar Chronicle reserves the right to reject any Letter t o the Editor for any reason. �Sports Editor: T H E COUGAR CHRONICLE, W EDNESDAY , N OV . 7 , 2 0 1 2 Suspenders pull off thrilling win for flag football championship B Y K A R L A REYES STAFF W RITER T e beginning of N h ovem ber m s the end of a great ean m h of intram l flag ont ura football. O Friday N . 2, n ov at the C SML er field, SU ow intram lflagootball cam ura f e to an exciting end w h the it cham pionship gam . e T e gam pitted the deh e fending cham s "Sandusky p Sw " sporting their tradeag, m dblue shirts, and"T e arke h Suspenders" w ow ew e h or hit for thecham pionship title. B h team knewthat they ot s w not onlyplayingfor the ere title of C SMflagfootball SU cham s but also the oppion portunity to com e against pet other college team at A s ri zona State U niversity for the regional finals on N . 10 ov and 11, C pus R c got everyone am e w o attended fired up in anh ticipation for this gam by e providing free food and opportunity prize draw . ings C h the cougar m e an ras ad appearance and performd e the gam s opening coin e' toss. T e radio station Z 0 h 9 also m e an appearance to ad announce and give the playby-playofthegam. e A r keeping a nearly unfte defeated record going into the cham pionship gam, e bothteam hadthechanceto s go head to head for the secondandfin tim. Sandusky al e Swg started the gam w h a e it a bang and w d no tim aste e getting points on the board w hatouchdow . H ever, it n ow T e Suspenders quickly anh sw d back w h a touchere it dow of their ow . S ag n nw responded w h yet another it touchdow , but their joy n w s short lived right before a the half ended, Suspenders scored and took advantage B Y CURTIS BOVEE M b s of S d sk S agan T e S sp d s in u l flagfootem er an u y w d h u en er tram ra b l team d rin th N . 2C U Mch p shpgam, al s u g e ov S S am ion i e of the one-point conversion, m g the halftim score akin e tiedat 1 -13. 3 T e Suspenders and Sanh dusky Swg played to the a bitter end, firing up the crow w h every play. T e d it h Suspenders w e givenplener ty of opportunities to score and capitalized in the gams e second half, takingthe score to20-13. Wh seconds rem g it ainin in the gam , Swg had the ea chance to hold Suspenders fromscoring and give them selves the chance to tie the gam. T e Suspenders' ofeh fense proved too m h for uc S ag to handle w n Susw he penders scored in the w an ing seconds of the gam and e w nthisyearC SMsFlag o SU ' Football cham pionships w h it afin scoreof 26-13. al T e Suspenders w l be h il representing C SM at SU A Ufor the regional cham S pionship. P otop edb A K p . h rovid y J irk atrick A m y A lbe r CO- A&E EDITO R O em utsid idfielder A y m A r loves soccer andloves lbe playing for tire C U M SS W en's soccer team w h om , hic is currently ranked N . 13 o in the nation. A h she lthoug sprainedligam s inherleft ent ankleinthebeginningof O c tober, she still supports her team . Q uestion: Hwlonghave o youb nplayingsoccerfor ee CUM SS ? A er: T oyears. I ama nsw w sophom . ore Q So w t are you m: ha a joringin? A W , I w s pre-busi: ell a ness, but nowI amcom um nications. Q W t position do you : ha playonthew en's soccer om team ? A N , I amthe outside : ow m idfielder andright defense, but last year I w s just right a defense. I ampredom y inatel m e com e being deor fortabl fender. I w d rather do oul anything than be forw r arde goalie. Q H wdoyoulike your :o team ? A O m gosh, I love :hy them I guess if I didn't that . w d be pretty bad. T y oul he are m fam . I love those y ily girls. Q D you plan on stay:o ingontheteamyourw e hol college career? A Y , for the rest of m : up y college life. Q D you plan on be:o com g a professional socin cerplayer? A It's definitely a dream : . Yu know ever since you Q H w did you feel o , :o w e little, you alw s have about your injury w n it er ay he that dream of becom g a happened? in professional athlete, but for A I ws really, really up:a right nowI'mnot goingtolet set about m injury. I felt y it get inthe wyof m other like all m hard w k and a y y or goals. B t if the opportunity fitness over the season w s u a coms along, I'll definitely goingtow haw . I quicke as ay takeit. ly began to realize that m y Q W t do you love injury is very m r com : ha ino about soccer? pared to som of the sports e A It keeps m in really injuries I've seen or heard : e ot good shape and it gives you about. L s of athletes sprain and an autom c fam y of their ankles, and are able to ati il b friends. I love the different *ouncebackquitequickly. aspects of the gam. Yureeo am allyhavetoreadthesport. Photo byJessieG brell Tired of paying I ^^S M | I"J" A RFJL, J F * , CJ I J**® A "I " • If C SEN RSTA F W IO F RITER A thlet e s potligh t B Y J ESSI E G A M B R E L L H P M | IJJJ* I cougarchron.sports@gmail.com O steoporosisisadiseaseof the bones and occurs w n he you lose too m h bone or uc your body doesn't produce enoughof it. A ccording to the N l ationa O steoporosis Foundation (N F), over 44 m n O illio A ericans have low bone m density, or osteoporosis. Furtherm , by 2020, over half ore of A ericans are expected m to have low bone density. T s staggerhi ing statistic presents t remendous health care issues for years to com. e W t you m t ha igh notknowisthatbones are actually living, grow ing tissue. T y are m e he ad up of collagen, calcium phosphate m s and livineral ing bone cells. M e im or por tantly, as you age, you lose m e bone than you m , or ake stressing the im portance of takingpreventative m s easure toblunt this process. H g an adequate diet is avin essential topreventingosteoporosis. T e follow g are h in especially im portant: -C alcium C m is not : alciu m e in our bodies. If w ad e don't consum adequate e am , it is leeched from ounts our bones, ultim y w atel eak ening them It aids in build. ing bones and keeping them healthy, but also helps w h it 1 coagulation, nervous system function, and m r conuscula traction. C alcium h food -ric sources include m y dairy an products and green vegetables. -V in D V in D itam : itam aids in strengthening your bones by ensuring that they absorbcalcium T s vitamn . hi i canbeobtainedviadiet, sunlight, and supplem . ents -V in K V in K itam : itam has proventoim e boneprov m l density and bone inera m etabolism Foods high in . this vitamn i include dark green vegetables such as kale spinach, and broccoli. In addition to having an adequate diet, the follow g are controllable in risk factors for osteoporosis, accordingtotheN F: O -N t eating enough fruits o andvegetables. -C ingtoom hproonsum uc tein, sodium andcaffeine. , -H g an inactive lifeavin style. -Sm gandexcessivealokin cohol consum . ption -E xcessive w t loss. eigh Y r bones aren't hardand ou lifeless like rocks are. Just like the rest of your body, bones need proper nourishm t and care. O ise, en therw theinevitable is goingtooccur. Prom g bone health otin w l greatly increase your il longevity and ability to live anactivelife. % Have a topic you want covered fn the heart beat? Sendyourldea$tocougarchron*sports@gmaiLcorri for gas? Don't like sitting in traffic? 11/9 Women's Soccer VS University of Huston-Victoria in A.I.I. Conference semifinals a tl l a.m. 11/9 Men's Soccer VSAshford in A.I.I. Conference semifinals at 2 p.m. 11/13 Women's Basketball VS Arisona Christian at Mira Costa, 7:30 p.m. 11/14 Men's Basketball VS Biola at Mira Costa, 7:30 p.m. '/////////////////////Ay/////////////^^^^^ Discounted 'SPRINTER / BREEZE passes JUST $29 a month! Departures/Arrivals every 30 minutes CSUSM station N ORT H C OUNT Y T RANSI T D ISTRIC T at WE MOVE PEOPLE www.gonctd.com 11/17 Women's Basketball VS Menio at Mira Costa, 7:30 p.m. ^•IHR �Features Editor: Katlin Sweeney cougarchron.features@gmail.com T H E COUGAR CHRONICLE, W EDNESDAY , N OV . 7 , 2 0 1 2 Lucio's American Grill Great food w it h a great atmosphere BY K EANDRE W ILLIAM AM S -CH BER C PY E IT R O DO of featured bands playing a mx i of jazz and blues. D i Pace explained that he tries to book bands from different cities in order to introduce a different sound for those w o h don't have the tim to vene tureout. R easonablem ndish pricai esrangefrom 1 to$27.Yu $1 o canm eit abudget friendly ak night bysim y ordering appl petizers and drinks or go all out! If you choose the latter, I suggest the authentic Italian burger w h m it ozzarella, rom e lettuce, rom tomain aa toes anda slice of prosciutto to top it off. A longside their burgers, a plethora of grilled veggies is availableinlieuof fries. If you're 21 or older, they offer aniceselectionqfJocal handcraftedbeers andw . ines T e Social Justice Sum it h m ws a life-changihg experia encefor all w oattended. h T e annual event, held h this year fromO . 19 - 21 ct through the G r E y ende quit C , Student Life&L enter ead ershipandtheC ultural ross-C C , has sincepassed, but enter it is definitely w h attendort ingnext year. T e Social Justice Sum h mt advocates its four m r i ajo points through its statem t en ofpurpose: "E braceD m iver sity. C e C . Practice reat hange L eadership. A e E dvocat qui ty. Social Justiceis notjust a goal. It is ajourney. Join the journey. M eadifference." ak B Y ARIEL GOSSETT ST FFW ITER A R L s A erican G l in ucio' m ril E scondido is the place to go if you're tired of the sam e 'ole thing, w h a m u feait en turing a healthy alternative and gourmt tw t to your e is classic"A erican G " m rill. Proprietor L o D Pace uci i grewupinItalyandnot only created the m , but conenu structedm yof the decoraan tive pieces inside the restaurant, suchas thetables, racks and shelves. D Pace has i obtained a permt through a i pilot program that seeks to allow cooking outdoors for restaurants, therefore a ma jorityofthefoodpreparation is done outside. H , your m l w l not ere ea il only be locally grow but n fresh offthegrill.. Wh your choice of com it fortablebooths inside or the backyard feel of the patio seating outside, it's just the kind of place to sit back and relax w h friends or your it significant other for a date night. T e is alsolive m her u sic, w h typically consists hic v T y are a little expensive he but are great com ents plim to your m . H y hour eal app is tw dollars off the beer. o C k their calendar behec cause dates and tims vary• e and m e sure to designate ak a driver! For those of you under 21, the restaurant is fam y il friendly and does not have an age requirem . L d ent ocate just 1 m s awy from 0 inute a C SMinE SU scondidoat 239 E t V yParkw , L s as alle ay ucio' allow youtoenjoythe varis ous products N h C y ort ount has to offer, all under one roof! Friend us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter F EATURE S "T epurpose [of the sum h m ] is toeducate students in it issues of social justice, em pow r students to act as and e becom advocates and allies e toall andencourage students tobuildcom unities that fom cus on all they've learned," directoroftheG rE y ende quit C , L aB enter e urgess-C d arlan said. Participator andstudent facilitator Ai R a detailed r iver theevent as "an em ering pow w eekend." A a facilitator, s she felt joy in her role, statingthat it gave her a chance to "see others experience justice and becom allies to e them s and others both selve inside and out of the sum m " Such an event has furit. ther encouraged her to learn Jessie's R e C : ecip orner Candied Pecans m e thanjust w s onthe or hat' surface regarding people, anduseher voice toem pow er others and give themthe strengthtobuildupothers. A idst m y bonding m an activities and inform e ativ exercises regarding the four m r com s of social ajo ponent justice— diversity, change, leadership and equity, participant Isis L z noted the ope experience as am g and azin m ind-blow . Inform n ing atio got to her through w d o or f m , andit w t longafouth asn' ter before she signed herself uptojoin. From the sum it, she m gained newconnections and friends as w l as a senseof el cam araderie w h those w o it h participated. B Y J ESSI E G A M B R E L L CO- A&E ED R ITO This is one of my family's favorite Thanksgiving time recipes. My mother started making this for everyone as something to nibble on as ail the people arrived for Thanksgiving dinner, and let me tell you something— they are addictive! What you'll need: - A Pan - A Small Bag of Halved Pecans - 1/ 3 cup of sugar - (Optional: Ground Cinnamon) (1) Get frying pan out and put a small bag of halved pecan in, let it heat up the pan and pecans. (2) Sprinkle a pinch of sugar over all pecans and let set for about 15 seconds. (3) Stir gently and reapply sugar to all areas. (4) Repeat this until all of the sugar is gone and stuck to the pecans. WARNING: Do not let pecans overheat or burn. (5) Let cool in pan for about 5 minutes, then serve in decorative bowl for everyone to enjoy! 9pm-3am Offers only available at the following location: PriceandpartícípatfaRmyvary, a t v dwhan other offer oM j ali it y iscff ©2012 Delists L C L 6745 �Features Editor: Katiin Sweeney cougarchron.features@gmail.com Veterans Day event Nov. 6 Showcasing Thanksgiving spirit Students have opportunity to honor veterans D R AT I PAV XR AR T R R V? BY ALISON SEAGLE HKJIMIL^HI^H^^HHBRA ST F W ITER AF R S s w e able tohontudent er or the nation's veterans in another wy besides getting a adayofffromclasses. D g U r on N . 6, urin -hou ov students w e able to show er support for veterans by observing a color guard presentation, listening to guest speakers and even eating cake. T e C U MV s h S S eteran C r hosted a special cerente em y to celebrate V s on eteran Dy and the M e C ' a arin orps birthday. T e guest speakh ers includedbothretired and active duty m bers of the em m , and there ws also ilitary a a traditional M e C s arin orp birthday cake cutting cerem , after w h refreshony hic m s w e served. ent er O e guest speaker stated n that he ws "proud to serve a a great country and blessed toattendschool thankstothe G bill," said M e G I arin un neryS t B nK . ergean ria iraly It ws a great opportunity a for all the m bers o the em f cam stocom together and pu e show their support for our veterans. T e are several students her on cam s w o are veterans pu h B Y JULIANA STUMPP CO- A&E E IT R DO JFEL^^^BILJ^H M s fromtheN l R T C r G . PhotobyF arine ava O C olo aurd redrick M h isle and m y believe their ex- m e refined." H feels that an or e perience in the m y has "school's easier after havilitar m e a significant andbene- ing been in the service and ad ficial im t ontheir success needingtoget things accom pac hereat C SM SU . plished." A hSilva, aliberal studies E z finds m ja nrique ultitaskm , has servedbothactive ing easier considering he ajor duty in the N y as w l as "already had a career w h av el it in the Ar Force R . different responsibilities to i eserve She said because of her ex- balance." periences, she "can follow M e B ik etancourt, a C irim structure really w l [and is] nologyandSociologym , el ajor m e focused on detail and agrees that m y experior ilitar can com unicate w h the ences and training transfer m it professors better." Silva also intogreatclassroomabilities, sharedthat "because of [her] saying he is "m e focused or experience in the m y and [his] w k ethic has ilitar or .[she] has m e understand- taken off. Life experiences or ing and exposure to other inthem yhelp[him see ilitar ] cultures." things inanewwyw r a hethe Rk E ic nriquez, a busi- in a business class or a hisness m , said his "m - toryclass." ajor atu rity level is different" and B etancourt alsosaidoneof after spending tim in the the best things w s that "it's e a m , your "passion and different being part of hisilitary drive to get your degree is torythanjust studyingit." For m y of us, w hear an e T hanksgiving and im edim ately think of football, the M sDyParadeandall of acy' a our favoritefoods, of course. H ever, m y tend to ow an forget the intended reason for this holiday. T s year, hi enjoy theholiday w h loved it traditions, but think of the truem gbehindT eanin hanks giving. B selfless and get e involved inyour com unity m byhelpingothers. 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If you are the type that is sensitive, then try thinking about som gor som e ethin eon you really love, and focus on using your tim on othe ers w om t not have that. h igh Search inspiring quotes and understand w t they m . ha ean M otivation can com from e anythingandeverything. Step3: R h esearc T e Internet is w e w h her e spend m t of our tim beos e cause it seem like every s answ r for everything is on e there. V t som w s isi e ebsite designed to help you find a perfect m h based on your atc interests and location. It's com y personalized and pletel offers lots of results so you can try different things. Ty r one of the follow gsites to in get started: ww w .volunteerm h.org atc ww w .serve.gov T e autum season has h n appeared and the seasonal trends are surfacing. 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W n in it uted he doubt, balanceit out. T e tw m r things to h o ajo focus on during the fall season are sensibility andfunctionality. Wh the changing it w , it is alw s diffieather ay cult to correctly accom om date. People dress for cold w r andit ends upbeing eathe hot, or vice-versa. T e best thing to h think of w n he having this inner debate is to carry som sort e of themd bag e or other baglike accessory to hold spare clothes if you need to change. D t gofor on' the obvious pum n or pki cornucopia them that e w l leave il people snickering in the b ackground (unless it is for adorable appeal), but ones w h litit tle holiday designs are fine. Dt on' bundle up too m . uch If anything, layer appropriatelyw hm gcolors. I it atchin my not be a m a eteorologist, but it my not be necessary a to dress for snowin Southern C alifornia. B y isn't ulk alw s best; ay D t trytogofor theexon' ceedingly long scarf. A fun s as it is to feel it blow g in in the w , im ethe hassle ind agin of it blow g in everyone's in faces as you w kby. If you al m , w pit aroundyoufor ust ra m e w th and less trouor arm ble. D t think that black can on' be or goes w h everything. it It doesn't alw . ays R em , above all (litem ber erally) tow r ahat that fits ea firm Wh the usual N ly. it ovem r w , I can't im be inds ag ine thesadness and effort of trying to retrieve the lovely loose-fitted hat that has.decidedto see the w d off of orl alovely head. O efinal thought: rem n em ber to be confident in w t ha you w . If you decide that ear you aren't goingtoconform to trends and styles, w r ea w t you choose w h pride ha it and a sm . Show people ile that theoutfit is w hit. ort �Opinion Editor: Amira El-Khaouli cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com U l the visitor arrives, nti they areunaw e of howexar tensively com x the prople cess of brew gis, as w l as in el howm y people it takes to an operate the systemefficiently. Infact, it is estim dthat ate for every em ent opploym portunity generated on-site, six related jobs elsew e her are created. Q y control ualit m tjust betheperfect lure igh forthe 136studentsm g ajorin inB iochem y oncam . istr pus Stone is nothing short of a w k of art, fromthe aror chitectural design that is based on the nam e of esak thebrew yandrestaurant to er theon-sitebrew ythat radier ates a sim e "C e and pl harli the C hocolate Factory" feel. Sim y substitute the thick pl sm l of chocolate and airy el sugar scent for the pungent arom of citrus hops. O the a n far sideof thebrew y is the er eating area, a stunning m * od ern-deco establishm t w h en it agorgeous bar andseatingto m. atch E n though the prices at ve Stone tow r over your typie cal "40s," they back them w h good food and a killer it beer selection. L s should ocal m eit apoint tovisit Stone ak at least once so they know w e their fantastic, neigh her legendary, brewcoms from e . Stone IP (India Pale A ) A le is asignaturebrew T s am . hi ber, golden-hued beer has a m , transparent body uddy wh w it ell-blended ingredients and a crisp flavor. T e h first sips do have a lingering bitterness taste w h a it straightforw d deliciousar ness that allow youtodrink s it effortlessly. It is com plete ly solid w h arom that is it a veryhoppy, quite earthy and chockfull of citrus. A t B d Ae has rrogan astar l everythingfromthe hopand m tflavorcharacteristictoa al richam d color andthe ber-re perfect foamhead. T enam he itself gives you the idea that this w s the heaviest beer of a the day. It consists of com plexflavorsthat com ent plem eachother, tocreate a strong firmlavorthat perplexesand f charm your tastebuds. s Sm d Porter is another oke favorite w h earthy flavors it subdued w h an unm it istak able sm y aftertaste. It is ok a dark beer, like M y onda m g "I need to w e ornin ak up now black coffee; best " served a. little w . Y l arm ou'l taste nuts, m , a bit of alts chocolate and a bit of coffee. A a lovely 5.9 percent t alcohol-by-volum, you'd e do your m l a favor if you ea paired this beer w h a red it m t entrée. ea L evitation has its ow n wy about it that shuns bold a hops flavor. It is tenacious and inviting by finding that balance of color, arom and a taste. Wh a bitterness that it com ents its sm plim oothness, a light brow hue and hazy n body; this,brew rem s inisce Propaganda debunked A erican Psychiatric Am s sociation, G l R ai obinson, one of the researchers of T eH dR wof Psyh arvar evie chiatry, explains how m y an studies allegedly proving the occurrence of depression andpsychosisam gw en on om w ohavehadabortionsw e h er flaw intheir procedures. ed T e researchers conducth ing these observations often sam d groups of w en ple om w ow eabusedas children h er or "exploited" in other w s ay before the experience of their abortion, thus altering the results of an observation that shouldbe representative of all w en in order to acom curately m e the after easur effects of the abortion procedure. A statedinthe H s ar vardR , "clinically sigeview nificant adverse sym s ptom occur in a m y of w inorit om en and w n they do, the he strongest predictor is m l enta healthbefore abortion." N t only has the m h of o yt "post-abortion depression and psychosis" been disputed by authorities in the psychiatric field, but they have show that it is the dem n on strations of groups such as "Survivors" that w d be oul the root of any postabortion depression occurring in w enafter their procedure, om if any. B eofthestigm sociecaus a etyhas im dw haborplicate it tion, thefearofjudgm t and en disappointm t from peers en couldbeanoutsidefactor inducingpsychological traum a in w en after a procedure om that does not norm y result all inthedeteriorationof m l enta health. T e H d R w h arvar evie of Psychiatry explains it as so, "later feelings about an abortion my be influenced a by.. .current depression related to stressful life events, or the effects of public cam paigns attributing psychological problem to abors tion." W are all entitled to our e rights of free speech and expression, w h "Survivors" hic does not hesitate to exercise, but w h this right are standit ards and expectations of decency and accuracy of inform n presented, neither atio B Y COUGAR CHRONICLE S T A F F M EMBER S C t B rW kis apopuraf ee ee lar tradition for locals, so m hsothat thisyear started uc N . 2andcontinuesthrough ov S y N . 11. B r w k unda ov ee ee celebrates excellence in taste, arom and texture as a craft beer aficionados celebrate w t can be referred ha toas thew eof beers. in D g various interview, urin s C y of S n D o M r it a ieg ayo Jerry Sanders has cited that supporting our local brew er ies is a"civicduty" for those 21 or older w o can drink h responsibly. A C SM w t SU , e are fortunate enough to be located 1 m s aw — 0 inute ay driving tim , froma hidden e gem Stone B ing W d , rew orl B oandG . istr ardens Yucanfin Stonebeers at o d local restaurants and out in chic Singapore bars. W ide spread distribution doesn't equal instant liking; Stone B Y CASSIDY HAMILTON ST FFW ITER AR Since the early 1990s, the city of San M s and the arco students of C SM have SU been confronted w h the it dem onstrationsoftheshame lessly opinionated pro-life organization know as the n "Survivors of the A n bortio H olocaust." T e groupis com d of h prise young adults, ages 1 - 30, 8 w o travel across the counh trysettingupgraphicposters andhandingout H anLife um A e advertising supplellianc m , at various healthclinents ics and universities. T r hei intent is to dissuade young and im pressionable college students against the choice of abortion, regardless of the circum s surrounding stance thepregnancy. T o decades have passed w since these "Survivors" begandem onstratingintheS n a M sareaandit ispast due arco that student feedbackis presented regarding their presence on cam , as w l as pus el shockingpersuasion tactics. O Sept. 4, the Survivors n organization w s set up for a the duration of U r in -hou front of K g L . ellog ibrary T e m t prom t visual h os inen the group displayed w s ina disputably disturbing. For all students toobserve, there w s a lengthy banner w h a it a visual com n draw pariso n betw n the H ee olocaust of m s beers that require an ake acquired taste. T r reputahei tion consists of scary gargoyles, bitterbeer andanuncom ising m n to be prom issio different andunique. Stone's m n location sits ai next to the hospital overlooking E scondido and the southernportionof S nM a ar cos. T efacilityhouses three h m r com ajo ponents: Arestaurant, the com y store and pan a vast m y of the buildajorit ing's space goes tow s ard housing the actual brew y er itself. A a staff, w had the ops e portunitytotour thebrew g in facilities, w his anopporhic tunity available tothe public M y through S y in onda unda theafternoonandearlyevening hours. T e ability to see h flow hops that share ering characteristics to cannabis and taste sw t m d baree alte ley— e m n ingredients in th ai their brew, reflects aquality s inbeer that is produced. W d Wr II and abortions orl a conductedintheU . today. .S T e top im e ws a phoh ag a tograph of a pile of em aci atedcorpses inside of opeof H s m y concentration itler' an cam s w hthetext "H s p it itler' H olocaust" across the bottomofthephoto. T ebottom h im ews that of anaborted ag a fetus against a w e backhit groundw hthetitle"A eriit m ca's H olocaust." N t to this banner, m ex em bers of "Survivors" handed out their H an L e A um if lli ance papers titled "...A d n Justice for A " a 1 page ll, 2 long supplem t put togethen er in traditional new r spape style. T e H an Life Ah um l liance papers contain inform n concerning supposed atio psychological and physical effect«of abortion, abortion in cases of rape and incest, andothertopicsofrelevance. N t all students disagree o w h the anti-abortion m it es sage being propagated here, but that the interaction betw n student and organizaee tion generally appears to be negative. N , a freshm , cam icole an e across the dem onstration w n her first w k at the ithi ee university. "I thought it ws a a bit m " N e said. "It uch, icol w s really shocking and it a just seem like there are bets ter w s toget their m e ay essag across." O e student, w o shall go n h unnam , claim that w n ed s he she responded w h a polite it "N thank you" to the S o ur vivors' efforts as they tried to hand her T e H an h um L e A e supplem , a if llianc ent girl fromthe group told her "Y egoingtodie." ou'r W e the opinions regardhil ingthe antics of "Survivors" my vary am g students, a on there are flaw in the cons tent of their propaganda that m t bebrought theattention us of the public, especially at a tim w n the inform n e he atio presented could affect the decisions students m . It ake is absolutely im perative that students are w ell-informd e about achoicethat couldpotentially alter the course of their lives if ever faced w h it it. T e H an Life A e h um llianc jsection titled "T e L g h on T m E s of A er ffect bortion" claim that "feelings of des pression and despair are som of the com on psye m chological com plications fromabortion."T efootnote h ofthis articlerevealsthat this inform n ws gathered atio a froma study of adolescents in M innesota dating back to 1986. N aturally, science has advanced over the past 26 years and according to the H d R wof Psychiaarvar evie try of 2009, "post-abortion depression andpsychosis" is not recognized by the D iag nostic andStatistical M l anua of M l D enta isorders of the tothetim youtriedbeer, for e thefirsttim . e OdG nis atributeto l uardia special occasions, w h 10.7 it percent alcohol-by-volum. e T s barley-w e style ale is hi in agedinabourbonbottle, giving it apale color and arich bourbon flavor w t any ithou burn. O eof them t unique asn os pects of the tour w s being a show Stone's stock of dry n ingredients andproposedupcom gflavors.W t givin ithou ing too m h aw , a giant uc ay bucket of cinnam n sm s o ell rem s us of C as. ind hristm C dthisbeapreludetothe oul highly anticipated 12.12.12 brew ? For this year's B r W , ee eek w recom endFiveY s of e m ear Four Stone B s on Friday eer N . 9 at 1 a.m L n to ov 1 . ear appreciate nature's yield and taste the variations betw n ee each year. O r lunch and rde drinkresponsibly! P otob M nH l h y orga al " otallstudentsdisagreew htheanti-abortionm N it essage." of w h is respected by this hic group. "Survivors" intentionally presents their ideas am g on students w o are young and h still developing their view s of the w . It is sim yunorld pl fair and im oral for them m to be perm d to distribute itte propaganda w h outdated it and disproven inform . ation W e they have their right hil to free expression, students haye a right to be properly inform d about life choices, e w h is w e "T e Survihic her h vors of the A n H bortio olo caust" fail toserve. 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" ad and Son G D o H unting" r Inthis sketch,D aC y an arve played the 41st president G e H W B h and his eorg . . us son G e W B h w o eorg . us h spent som father-son tim . e e A father B h attem d to s us pte have a serious conversation about his son being president, G eWws focused eorg . a onshootingadeer. 3. "P lintonO " alin/C pen T s is one of theskits that hi put T a F y (as G in e overnor SarahPalin) onthempasan a im personator w h outstandit ingoneliners suchas, "I can see R a fromm house." ussi y A g side her w s Poehler, lon a as H yC , visiblyanilar linton noyed at Palin's casual attitudeabout politics. 2. "O am V s B " b a isit iden W n Wl Ferrell cam he il e back to host the SN show L, he reprised his fam s im ou personation of form r Presie dent G e W B h as Joe eorg . us B s ''im y friend" iden' aginar w o had been hiding in the h W e H e since his term hit ous ended. 1. "C ouric/P nO " ali pen Sarah Palin, played by T a Fey, w s interview d in a e b jou alist K e O y rn ati ni ric, p db A y Poehler. laye y m C c gave Palin a "second ouri chance" to explain her foreignpolicybut shecomsoff e as unqualifiedand senseless. W t are your favorite ha "SN " political skits? Share L your thoughts onFacebook. A S O F N O V . 7 , T HER E A R E 191 DAYS U NTI L T H E 2013 C OMMENCEMEN T � 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. 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Read our interview with the team captain as he explains his plans for the National Championship. FEATURES K A T E MVS P ROFESSOR S Since Nov. 12, students have been in a panic regarding the CSU Board of Trustees (BOT) meeting to be held on Tuesday, Nov. 13 and Wednesday, Nov« 14, to discuss and vote whether to approve fee increases to CSU students in an attempt to give students an initiative to graduate and make space for those who need classes This initiative is a response to an SQE survey taken by thousands of students regarding "Obstacles to Graduation." On Nov. 5, the board announced they were planning to take action in proposing student CSUSM's own professors is ranked in the top 20 on Ratemyprofessor.com? Read all about Linda Hickman and why students view her as a phenomenal professor. And 6 - D o you personally know someone who's life has been saved thanks t o a blood donation? Read an inspirational story about the importance of giving blood and how you can truely save a life O PINIO N 7 - This time of year is the best time t o give thanks for the things that mean the most t o you. To promote the feelings of thanks, this issue's opinion page is covered with thanks yous from CSUSM students for their favorite teachers. A&E 8 - Have you ever heard of the legendary boxer, Kassim "The Dream" Ouma? Read briefly about his inspirational story and when and where you can watch his documentary. December 5 fee's, assuming Prop 30 was approved. The board planned to punish students who've accredited more than 160 units and have not graduated. In their attempt to alter the behavior of students, the board proCHANCELLOR CONTINUED ON 2 . The Cougar Chronicle was given the chance to interview member of the board and student at CSUSM, Cipriano Vargas oft his position as a member of the board, opinions regarding the fee increases and Chancellor White's initiative to help the CSU. When asked his view on the increases as a student and a member of the board, Vargas stated, "I do not sup-: port the fees either as a student myself or as a student representative on the board. At the same time, I recognize the need to preserve access for all students. I share the views of the California State Student Association on the right strategy to approach this Jssue— including presenting other solutions or alternatives as amendments." As for Chancellor White, he sent a clear signal of the need for a new dialogue on rebuilding higher education. I believe his decision demonstrated the type of steward he will be of our system's resources. The trustees selected him because he is the ideal candidate to represent the CSU (students, faculty and staff). He is the product of the California Master Plan for Higher Education and a first-generation college student from a migrant family. Chancellor White's deep connection to the university community clearly influences his leadership. My time with the board has definitely given me a much deeper knowledge of the policies and issues Cipriano Vargas that the CSU and higher education currently f ace / I look forward to the opportunity to work with Chancellor White, Student Trustee Ruddell and the rest olf the board to secure state reinvestment in the CSU. I also welcome the chance to share this first-hand experience with students in the region and statewide. KPBS can n o w call CSUSM home B Y KARLA REYES STAFF WRITER 4 - Did you know that one of Chancellor Timothy W hit e C SUS M student and B O T member shares his opinion Two reporters from KPBS, Alison St. John and Kenny Goldberg, will move into their new CSUSM studio in Craven Hall in a week or two after the remainder of their recording equipment is installed. .As a result, students now have an opportunity to be a part of a well-rec- ognized agency through internships. The details of selecting interns or what the requirements will be are still pending but will be announced soon. Both KPBS journalists will continue to work on their own stories independently from the campus. There is a possibility that students will be able to participate in certain aspects of KPBS. It is also a possibility that some of the campus' news might make it into their stories, or that the school will be featured in some video segments. "[KPBS office at Cal State San Marcos] will grow, but we see it as a tremendous step," Associate Vice President for Communications, Cathy Baur said. This inclusion of such a well-known program like KPBS suggests that The Political Beat Obama's important polices for college students B Y K ATU N SWEENEY FEATURES EDITOR With Barack Obama reelected to serve a second term as the President of the United States, his policies are of the utmost importance to the American people, especially college students. For the next four years, Obama is focusing on job creation, cutting taxes, rebuilding America, investing in clean energy, revising education and affordable health 'care. To achieve a stronger job market, Obama plans to create 1 million new jobs in the manufacturing sector, as well as boosting the American economy by means such as getting rid of trade barriers that currently prohibit the in- the campus is continuing to expand. With new buildings, more students, and now KPBS in our offices, CSUSM is showing growth. KPBS is a non-profit organization, whose mission statement includes "serving the people of the San Diego region with trustworthy, in-depth information that allows the community to hold its leaders accountable. We show how global and local current affairs change our lives, and how San Diego changes the world. We tell you more than just what is happening—we tell you why." They accomplish this through television and radio. Their television license is held by the California State University Board of Trustees and the FM license is held by San Diego State University. UPD chief of police ready f o r new role B Y CHRISTINE L E E STAFF WRITER crease of the exportation of Arnerican goods. To cut taxes, Obama plans to revise spending and reduce the deficit. He wants to rebuild America by ending the war in Afghanistan by 2014 and using the money saved from ending it to put into lessening the debt and rebuilding roads and buildings that need it. Obama seeks to invest in clean energy that is created in America as another form of job creation and means of making, the United States a frontrunner in the creation and use of clean energy. With health care, he plans to continue strengthening Obamacare, a program that places health care at the federal POLITICAL CONTINUED ON 2 . Recently appointed chief of police for CSUSM university, Robert McManus, shares his thoughts on how to better improve campus safety and his plans for the future. McManus had served as interim UPD Chief of Police since 2012 and as a Police Lieutenant since 2005. In total, he has 28 years of law enforcement experience, 26 of those in University law enforcement. "Community relations and interaction is important. They are going to have a key component to what is working and what is not," McManus said. Within his last five years R ober t M cManu s with UPD, McManus has overseen threat assessment investigations and has been fundamental in building the foundation of the UPD that we see today. He looks forward to the continued development of the current system. Some fundamental goals U P D CONTINUED ON 2 . �2 News Editor: Melissa Martinez cougarchron.news@gmail.com POLITICAL FROM I . level rather than leaving it to the states'jurisdiction. If Obama's plans prove successful, they will be benefitting from a stronger job market and lower tax rates. This will result in a greater chance of them finding a stable job to support themselves, as well as less taxation, which prompts consumers to spend more money. However, college students especially need to be aware of his policies since President Obama C HANCELLO R FROM I . posed three fee increases for students including: charging students per unit for every unit taken after they've reached 160, discourage students from double-majoring or minoring as well as charging students per unit who do so and charging students an additional fee per unit if they are retaking a class they've failed. Due to rumors of student protests in different regions in California, the board decided to postpone the meeting. Shortly after, incoming Chancellor Timothy P. White requested the board reduce his salary funded by the state, by 10 percent, according to a media release by the CSU. White believes that since many employees haven't N EW S T H E COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, . Nov. -21,201 2 considers education one of his top, priorities for the next four years. He seeks to make getting a college education more affordable, tuition cut in half by 2022, and to make America the country with the most college graduates in the world by 2020. One of the ways that Obama has worked to achieve this is by making large investments in Pell Grants, something that has a huge impact on college students. Pell Grants, which is federal student aid that does not need to be repaid by the student it is awarded to, lead to more opportunities for students to afford college. Since scholarship and financial aid funds are limited, increasing the amount of funding given to students gives more of them an opportunity to afford school long enough to get their degrees. By getting more students graduating from college and educating more of the nation's youth, this ensures that the next gen- eration of workers will be qualified for better jobs, which also boosts the nation's economy by getting more people to work. * Regardless of students' political affiliations, President Obama's policies will have a huge effect on their lives for the next four years, and it is extremely important that they stay informed on what changes or stays the same during his time in office. received raises themselves, he feels the pay cut is appropriate, saying "Despite the passage of Proposition 30, there-remain grave economic issues to solve in California and the California State University. The success of the measure was the voice * of the voters and taxpayers of California to start to reinvest in education. I also recognize that Californians expect me to properly steward these resources. Consequently, as I join the faculty, staff and students who have experienced cuts, salary freezes and increased fees, I, too, must do my part. This is the basis of my request to reduce my own compensation to contribute to the rebuilding of this great university." U P D FROM I . Ia 1997, he attended the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) and became a Special Agent with the Diplomatic Security Service of the U.S. State Department. He was responsible for providing executive protection for the Secretary of State and visiting Foreign Ministers as well las counter-terrorism investigations. "It was a great experience. I saw some amazing things. It served me well and my time there has helped me in the Universities," McManus said. McManus was named Chief of Police for the CSUSM University Police Department (UPD) on Oct. 31. of his are to expand investigation units to identity problems early and uphold a proactive approach. A role McManus plans to take is enhancing safety awareness on campus. "We're going to allocate resources to help educate the campus community on preparedness for earthquakes and evacuations as- part of our emergency management component," McManus said. McManus began his career with the SDSU police department and was promoted up the ranks. C ouga r Poll How CSUSM Students Voted on Prop 30 & 32 BY JESSIE GAMBRELL C o- A& E EDITOR In light of the recent elections, I asked students on campuslhow they voted on Prop 30 & 32 to see the general feel of some student voters. Prop 30 Prop 32 Yes No 25 out of 28 3 out of 28 Prop 30 (Sales and Income Tax Increase), which passed the election on Nov. 6 is a constitutional amendment proposed by California Governor Jerry Brown. It is a combination of "Brown's First Tax Increase Proposal" and the "Millionaire's Tax." With the passing of Prop 30, sales tax will increase from 7.25 percent to 7.5 percent and puts a 10.3 percent tax increase for those making more than $250 thousand in taxable income, 113 percent increase for those making more than $300 thousand, 12.3 percent increase for those making more than $500 thousand and 13 3 percent increase on for hose making more than $1 million. The Millionaire's Tax increase will aegin "retroactively" information > acquired from barackobama.com No Yes I 5 out of 28 23 out of28l from Jan. 1, 2012 and will stay in place for seven yea^s, while the sales tax increase will be revisited in four years Prop 32 ("Paycheck Protection" Initiative or SB 202) which did not pass in the Novem ber's elections was < constitutional amendment that would have: withheld state and local candidates from receiving contributions from unions and corporations contributions to politicians from government contractors, and politics to utilize deductions from corporations, unions, and government of employees' wages. This! was not passed, so none] of the aforementioned will be enacted. For more informatioi on propositions (among! others), you can visit:! http://ballotpedia.org CSUSM enacts t emporar y r estrictio n on unit enrollment BY JESSIE GAMBRELL G o-A& E EDITOR I n an effort to allow every student to register for the appropriate classes and due to an increased demand for enrollment, CSUSM is implementing a new "first pass" unit cap. With the spring 2013 semester's priority registration opening Nov. 15 and running through Dec. 7, students will only be able to register for a max of 13 units and be waitlisted for no more than 8. Although CSUSM Views students taking 6.1 or more units as full time, the 13 unit cap was put in place to allow students to carry at least the 12 required units for financial aid purposes. "CSUSM is sometimes referred to as a 'hot campus' now, so we had to enact a restriction to allow everyone to have an opportunity to sign up for classes. Although we have been seeing that the average of units per student has been 12.3. We are hoping this helps the 'bottlenecks' that occur during class registration," Associate Vice President For Planning and Academic Resources, Dr. Graham Oberem said. « gg¡. s s a 0 $10.00 off According to a studentwide email from the Office of the Registar, the 13 registered and 8 waitlisted "first pass"unit cap will be lifted on Dec .17, allowing students to then register for.up to 17 units. CSUSM is not the only CSU campus that has made this restriction this , semester. CSU Northridge (CSUN) and CSU Long Beach (CSULB) have also enacted this restriction to help curb the overflow of student sign-ups. Both CSUN and CSULB actually lowered their restrictions to 16 units. In regards to the class limit, not all students are opposed to the new "first pass" process put in place. "I like it. I think it's good because then everyone gets their classes," student Chelsea Power said. 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Utilize this as an incentive program—the more calories you burn, the more you can consume without negative repercussions. -Portion sizes: turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, pies, etc. The list goes on. You do not need to create a mas- terpiece by seeing how much food each plate can fit. Instead, try limiting, portion sizes to the, size of your fist or smaller. In addition, as you inevitably make your way back to the line for your third and fourth servings, make a point tg take less each time. -Alcohol consumption: the more you can limit your consumption of alcohol during the holidays, the better. Not only is alcohol empty calories, greater consumption will cause you to eat more and be hungry for longer, a combination for uncontrollable caloric consumption. -Moderation: just because your grandma makes a pumpkin pie todie-for does not mean you need to eat the entire thing. Focus on limiting yourself and the amount of each food that you consume. As goes with por- tion sizes, try just to eat enough. Yes, there may be 4 deserts offered, but this does not mean you have to eat every one of them. Leave the table feeling satisfied, not stuffed. During one holiday season, overeating and the resulting weight gain will not hurt you; however, cumulatively it adds up over the years and will increase the risks of obesity. Making and sticking to a plan this holiday season will provide you with a template to follow for the rest of your life to combat overeating during the holidays and the risks associated with it. C ougar s g o f o r f ou r straight w in s C SUS M basketball downs Biola 85-78 and Vanguard 85-69 BY ALEX FRANCO SPORTS EDITOR The CSUSM men's basketball team hosted their first home game of the season with a bang on Wednesday Nov. 14, when they took on BIOLA University in front a strong Cougar fan base at Mira Costa College. The No. 20 ranked Cougars looked to improve and keep their two-game winning streak alive against the No. 13 BIOLA Eagles, who entered the night's contest undefeated. The Cougars got off to a blazing start opening the game to a 15 point lead over the Eagles. BIOLA wouldn't fold easily to the CSUSM offensive onslaught as the Ragles fought back to erase the early deficit and bring themselves within four points late into the first half. With the half coming to a close, the Cougars opened up the lead again, thanks largely in part to Jose Rivera, who hit a team high four three-point shots. The Cougars took a 42-35 lead into halftime, a lead they wouldn't give up for the rest of the game. The Eagles came within two points of the Cougars midway through the second half but CSUSM would respond building the lead back up to nine. With time dwindling away late in the game, BIOLA charged at the Cougars, #15 Jose Rivera looks to steal the ball against Biola during the Wednesday Nov. 14 game. Photo by Alex Franco pulling with four with a few minutes left in the game. Ali Langford's late intentional free throws solidified the win for CSUSM, beating BIOLA 85-78 and handing the Eagles their first loss of the season. CSUSM improved to 3-1 on the season and will look to move up in the national rankings after their second impressive win over a high-ranked opponent. Langford led the way with a game high 27 points and eight rebounds to pace the Cougars offense throughout the game. Rivera contributed 20 points of his own, sparking the offense when it appeared to have slowed down hitting clutch three-pointers. Just two days later, On Friday Nov 16, the Cou- gars faced off against Vanguard University and extended their winning streak to four with a 85 69 victory. After trailing by 9 in the opening minutes of the first half, the Cougars were able to use a 20 - 4 run in over a seven minute time frame to take*ta 4133 lead with a minute and 22 seconds left in the half. Jacob Ranger, Quincy Lawson and Hakeem Washington were the teams leading scores with Ranger scoring 18 points and both Lawson and Washington scoring 17. *Due to our publication schedule, we were unable to publish the results of the 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20 home game against San Diego Christian. We apologize for any inconvenience. CSUSM' s ' Suspenders' t ake Arizon a by st or m BY MELISSA MARTINEZ N EW S EDITOR CSUSM's undefeated flag football intramural team the "Suspenders" defeated six West Coast teams at the Regional Championships on Friday, Nov. 9 held at Arizona State University. This marks the first ever trip by a CSUSM team to the National Campus Championship Series at the University of Central Florida on Jan. 4 - 6. The Cougar Chronicle interviewed team captain AJ Kirkpatrick on this glorious win.. Question: What were the games like leading up to the playoffs? Answer: We started off with two pool play games against smaller schools: CSU Northridge and Fort Lewis College (Colorado). We figured those were good schools to start off against, seeing as we had no previous experience and had no idea what to expect. We ended up beating CSU Northridge pretty easily, and then same against FLC. Once we realized we had the best point spread and the number 1 seed in the whole tournament, we knew we had something good going. That moment was when we turned our mindset up a level and never looked back from there. Q: How did your team practice throughout the season? A: We had two "gettogethers" with a couple players at a time, before the season, but nothing even close to a real practice, and once the season started we still didn't have a full practice. We were all just on the same page from the beginning and we all knew our role on the team. Everyone just executed every play and it just happened to mesh perfectly. Top: The "Suspenders" team after their win in Arizona at the Regional Championship. Above: Team captain, AJ Kirpatrick with Regional Championship trophy. Photos provided by AJ Kirpatrick Q: What was your experience like in Arizona? A: It was surprisingly not very hot, the temperature was about 65-70 degrees with a cold wind the whole time. It was really cool to hang out in a different state and with different people. Talking to locals and other travelers about their experiences who had no clue who we were or where we were from was interesting. We loved the area and had a blast all weekend. Q: Can you give me a few highlights of the games? A: There are so many highlights but there are a few that stand out. In our first game, Marc Berry had 4 interceptions and basically set the tone for the whole tournament. There were multiple great plays from one-handed catches to divingflagpulls on a fourth down goal line stops. Oh yeah, I almost forgot, our quarterback, Josh Leiber, ended up being the Tournament MVP with 34 touchdowns and 0 interceptions. / Q: What does this mean for your team in Florida? Who are you playing? A: Our team is going to travel to Florida and play against the champions from all 6 of the regional tournaments. Those will most likely be the toughest competition as other local teams will be able to buy their way into the tournament. There will be good teams, bad teams and great teams, and we see ourselves as a great team. - Q: Is your team nervous? Are you nervous? A: I don't think we are so much nervous as we are anxious. There is always "butterflies" before a big game or tournament, but all we can do is go out there and play football like .we know how. We don't care who they are or where they are from. We will go out, play our game on every down and hope that is enough when the final whistle blows. After seeing what we are capable of in the regional tournament, there is no limit to what we can or can't do. We will train and practice and I guarantee we will be ready to compete with the best and put CSUSM on the map. Only time will tell. Keep an eye out for us. �4 Features Editor: Katlin Sweeney cougarchron.features@gmail.com F EATURE S T H E C OUGA R C HRONICLE, W EDNESDAY , N OV . 2 1 , 2 0 1 2 'LoveYour Body Day' inspires men and women alike BY KATUN SWEENEY FEATURES EDITOR Students who were looking for a positive way to spend their time during U-Hour were not disappointed at "Love Your Body Day" on Thursday, Nov. 15. CSUSM featured an event that celebrated every body shape and promoted positive body image, rather than generating the idea that there is only one "ideal" type. "Love Your Body Day is an annual event that is meant to empower women and men. Whether they are on a diet, without a diet, whatever body shape, we want to make them feel good about themselves, and empower them in a positive way," Gender Equity Educator Raihana Siddiq said. Multiple groups and student organizations were involved with the "Love Your Body Day" event, such as Gender Equity, Kamaiayan Alliance, Hope & Wellness Center, LGBTQA and North County Health Services. Photo courtesy of Yelp Mama Kat's brings home the jacon and so much more BY ALEX FRANCO SPORTS EDITOR • Photo by Keandre William-Chambers Each booth was set up with different activities for visitors to partake in and information for them to learn about; ranging from art projects to learning about organizations that promote positive body image on a regular basis to Henna at a booth with the slogan that makeup is fun, but users are more beautiful without it. At one particular booth, visitors could write signs with messages about what they liked about their body rather than what they disliked, which were then displayed to encour- age others to be positive as well. "At our booth, we are doing a Women's Studies project to promote feminism. We want to end 'fat talk' and instead promote a positive body image by letting everyone know all bodies are beautiful," student Julia Chamale said. While every booth had its own theme and design, all of them were working towards the common goal of making CSUSM students feel more comfortable with their bodies and not feel insecure about their appearance . For those looking for a one-stop-shop for everything breakfast, lunch or even brunch-related, look no further than San Marcos' very own Mama Kat's Restaurant and Pie Shop. Mama Kat's is a restaurant with a very welcoming, family-friendly environment. The moment you walk through the doors, you are greeted with warm smiles and welcomes from the wait staff. The décor, complete with the antique pictures and wooden objects on the walls, makes the visitor feel as if they are walking into their grandmother's home for Sunday breakfast. When planning to eat there, it is best to arrive early. Mama Kat's can get very busy, and it may take a while for you to be seated. Mama Kat's offers coffee outside, so you can have a nice, hot cup of java as you wait for your party to be called and seated. But do not get discouraged with the long, wait because the food is worth it. Once you are seated, you are greeted by some of the friendliest servers this side of the Mississippi. They offer to get the table drinks, ranging from freshly brewed coffee to ice cold milk and fruit juices. Mama Kat's offers a variety of breakfast foods and lunch specialties, such as American staples like eggs, bacon, sausage, hash, biscuits, waffles, French toast, pancakes, fried chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs and sandwiches; the list goes on and on. The food and desserts are very reasonably and affordably priced, ranging from $6 - $13 for full entrees. Aside from the main dishes, Mama Kat's bakes some of the most delectable pies in town, freshly made in-house for anyone to enjoy by the slice or to have a whole pie to take home to their family. Beware, however, when dining at Mama Kat's with the atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious food might make you feel so much at home, you may never want to leave. Mama Kat's is located at 950 West San Marcos Blvd., and is open 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday Saturday, and 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Highly rated professor: Linda Hickman BY KEANDRE W ILLIAM-CHAMBER S C OP Y EDITOR In recent months, Professor Linda Hickman was honored with one of the highest ratings in the nation on the RateMyProfessors website, ranking 20th on their Top Professors for 2011-2012 list. The website is dedicated to the student evaluation of professors they have had and has served as a way to determine the best and worst professors nationwide. The website also uses student evaluations to rate schools. Professor Hickman, a business writing professor here at CSUSM, has been teaching for over 10 years. She called the rating "fantastic," thanking her students for the ratings she has received. "I take what I teach very seriously and I do try to provide a learning environment. I am always interested in learning taking place," Professor Hickman said. "But there's no reason that learning can't take place under a happy, positive, fun environment. Nobody would go to school if it was all drudgery. Life is hard, and I want everyone to succeed." Professor Hickman describes her class as one that is interactive, which gives all her students a chance to participate and provide input to help students see other perspectives. She notes that the college experience is important for the student and that it is her duty to keep her students "safe and interested in learning," because "each individual's future is important. When sitting in her business writing class, it is easy to become enthusiastic about what is being learned. Professor Hickman's voice, both confident and caring, carries well across the classroom. She teaches in a style that allows for entertaining and informative anecdotes, adding a delightful splash of humor to the classroom, She makes use of real-world examples that catch the students' attention and hold it, but she does not ramble. Professor Hickman presents the class-pertinent information in a clear and concise format that makes the information look simple to understand, especially while teaching complicated formats for memos and business letters. Perhaps one of the best aspects of the course is professor-class interaction. Professor Hickman is able to keep the class's attention without even having to command it, result- Graduating soon? Fast forward your career. Take advantage of multiple start dates, no requirement changes, and convenient block schedulingI—ideal for working professionals. Degree & Credential Programs ing in high participation and involvement in even the low-energy informative moments. Students are not afraid to provide answers unprovoked and with a clear understanding or desire to further understand concepts brought up. The students remain awake and attentive throughout the entire lecture. Congratulations is in order for Professor Linda Hickman on a job well done. This class is recommended for freshmen and sophomores interested in learning about how to write in a professional manner in a fun and informative environment with interesting assignments that will make the homework much more enjoyable to complete. 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I was born with a hereditary blood disorder known as spherocytosis. The disorder results in my body rejecting and destroying my own "red blood cells. This poten-' tially debilitating condition has affected many of my family members, but so has the gift of blood donation. This is what inspires and motivates me to be involved with the blood drive at my school. Blood donations have helped form and unite my family. My grandparents met when my grandmother was ill and in need of a blood transfusion. My grandfather responded to the request for donations to help her. My mother wpuld not be here without blood donations. My life, and my sister's life, were both saved because of blood donations. I knew I had received blood transfusions, but it wasn't until I was recovering from a month-long stay in the hospital that I became very aware of the importance of blood donations. I did not understand where the blood I received came from. My mother took me to a blood drive being held at our local church to see the people who were giving blood and i SESEb presents array of interesting topics or in posters and other to show me what giving blood looked like, Before advertisements around then, giving blood was town and that because something I could not of our story they now visualize. When I saw the give blood regularly. I people I had seen in the learned at that early age grocery store or at church that saying thank you or at the park or at school and telling my story gathered in the church, ly- to others could make a ing with needles in their difference to help otharms and blood flowing ers in need of blood. into the familiar bags, I I participated in the was overwhelmed with school blood drive beemotion and gratitude. cause I wanted students My sister had been seri- and faculty members ously ill, and had just re- to know that donations turned from yet another like theirs are what altrip to the hospital. I was low me to be healthy 8 years old, and the real- and strong today, and ity that I might lose her so that they could put was frightening. Seeing a face to their donation all these, people gath- and truly understand ered in the church giv- the-difference they are ing their blood gave me making in someone the reassurance that she else's life. Several dowould survive. I said nors came to me after thank you to all the peo- the blood drive and ple who were giving said that they had been blood for saving our lives. hesitant or afraid to doThis little thank you nate, but that they were made an impact on the touched and inspired donors and the blood to do so after hearing drive organizers. My fam- me speak. They conily was later contacted by tinued to say that they the BloodSource director were going to continue who asked if we would to donate. The blood allow them to tell our drive was such a sucstory. We became poster cess that there were children for BloodSource. more people wanting Our pictures and stories to donate than could accommodated. are still used today to help be encourage others to give Speaking about my^ blood. My sister's picture experience and thankis on the side of a dona- ing people for the lifetion bus, and articles had saving donation of been written in the paper blood is something I about how we are able to consider a lifelong dedlive full lives today. Peo- ication. This is my way ple approach me all the of giving back and pay-. time and say that they ing something forward. have seen my family's I may not be able to give picture in BloodSource blood, but I can and locations, on thfe website will give my thanks. Welcoming places t o eat o ut t his Thanksgiving Local restaurants w it h a turkey dinner B Y JESSIE GAMBRELL G O - A & E EDITOR With CSÜSM students only having Thanksgiving Day and Friday off, some students might not have enougfi time to go home for the holiday. Here is a list that will get your taste, buds watering and keep your spirits high while away from home. 1.) Marie Callender's in Escondido Cost: $19.99 Marie Callender's will be offering a delicious roasted turkey or chipotlepineapple glaze, spiral cut ham dinner that includes COUNTDOWN TO GRADUATION buffet-style sides of: Gor-. gonzola pecan and field greens salad,freshmashed potatoes, Callender's coleslaw, fire-roasted yams, five cheese macaroni casserole, cranberry sauce, apple-sage stuffing, chef's vegetables, fresh baked cornbread and a slice of pumpkin or apple pie. Make a reservation in advance: 7 60-741-363 6 2.) Denny's Restaurant in San Marcos Cost: $9.49 Denny's will be offering Dwarves' Turkey & Dressing Meal (in light of the new Hobbit movie hitting theaters in Decern-. ber), which has sliced turkey breast, bread stuffing with gravy and cranberry sauce with your choice of two different sides such as mashed potatoes and green beans and a dinner roll. Denny's is open 24/7 3.) Coco's Bakery in Vista * Cost: $9.99 Coco's Bakery will be offering a classic thanksgiving dinner of turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, bread stuffing, vegetables, and cranberry sauce. It is first come, first serve and no reservation necessary. A S O F N O V . 2 1 , T HER E A R E 177 DAYS U NTI L T H E 2013 C OMMENCEMEN T B Y AMIRA E L-KHAOUL I OPINION EDITOR Tuesday, Nov. 7 marked the beginning of the fall Student Poster Showcase at the Clarke Field House Grand Salon from noon to 1p.m. The showcase is a biannual conference, which presents student research and accomplishments through creative arrangementin a non-competitive environment. This semester most submissions encompasses the biological sciences as well as political science fields; although, other subjects included are: applied physics, biotechnology, communications, global studies, history, kinesiol- ogy, liberal studies, psychology, sociology and visual & performing arts. The broad range of topics covers everything from desert tortoises to gang research to voting trends. The student community is encouraged to attend this free showcase to show support, it catches inspirational and reminiscent accomplishments from this calendar year. Student participants will be interacting with faculty, community and student observers, providing oratory supplement. "We encourage research across all disciplines, across all levels, both undergraduate and graduate. We are always looking to grow. This is a great op- J essie' s Recipe Corner: Orange Zest Cranberry Sauce portunity to see what our great students are doing," Lisa Bandong, Graduate Studies- Office Coordinator, said. Students are expected to utilize both digital and poster presentation formats and to encompass completed work as well as research in progress. Submissions were accepted up . until earlier this month. The Student Poster Showcase is hosted by the Office of Graduate Studies and Research, which was created in the Spring of 2010 by the council for •Undergraduate Research. Submissions for future showcases are accepted on a rolling deadline basis. For more information, go to http:// www.csusm.edu/gsr/student. by Jessie g a m b r e l l C O - A & E EDITOR With Thanksgiving just a few days away, it is time to roll up your sleeves and dig your hands into some cranberries. This recipe is a Thanksgiving classic with a twist, or should I say zest. I have been making my (almost) famous cranberry sauce every Thanksgiving for the past five years. So I am sharing it with you to make for your family dinner table or to take to your friend's house this Thanksgiving. What you'll need: - One bag of cranberries - One and a half cups of sugar - Half a cup of orange, apple O cranberry juice R - The zest of an orange - 3 - 5 quart pot 1.) Dump cranberries into strainer, and under water pick out any mushy or particularly blonde cranberries. 2.) Pour the rinsed cranberries into your pot and add the sugar, juice and zest. (After zesting the orange I usually slit a hole in it and squeeze the juice into the pot for flavor). 3.) Heat on low and let cook for about 20 minutes until it is a deep, thick, saucy mixture. CAUTION: The cranberries pop when hot so keep an eye on them and stir periodically. 4.) Once the cranberries have all popped, smash any left with the stirrer or pull out a potato masher. 5.) Let cool for a bit, then pour inter serving bowl and chill overnight. That's it! Now you have made a beautiful, decadent and quite tasteful dish for your Thanksgiving dinner table. Holiday celebration 'Nightmare Before Christmas' style like a Halloween in December, the Nightmare Before Christmas party On Sunday, Dec. 2, the will be a non-denominaArab-American Associa- tional, non-religious event tion will be hosting their where those in attendance 'Nightmare Before Christ- are encouraged to show up mas' event to celebrate in costume. A $100 schola Lebanese holiday. The arship will be awarded to event will be held from the best-dressed CSUSM 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in The student and a $25 gift cerClarke Field House Grand tificate to Sheikh (in the Escondido mall) for the Salon. "In Lebanon, the wom- best-dressed runner up. en are the bomb , and the While only CSUSM stupeople celebrate Eid el dents are eligible for the Barbara in December, a scholarship, anyone can Halloween-type celebra- win the gift certificate, but tion. The legend of Bar- you must regbara dictates that she es- ister at ^ ^^HBMfe M caped persecution from the Romans by disguising herself in costumes and hiding in caves in the mountains. Her story is celebrated with feasts, decadent desserts and trick-or-treating by children. Everyone is encouraged to dress in costume," Amira EÎ-Khaouli said, president of the ArabAmerican Association. Taking its theme from the fact that the holiday is B Y KATLIN SWEENEY FEATURES EDITOR the event. Those who attend will enjoy not only Arabian music from around the globe, but from musicians with a Middle Eastern background like Shakira. Food will be served to those who attend, such as kabobs, rice, salad, dessert and Halloween candy. The event hosts will give dinner and refreshments to the the first 100 people who show up. Coffee will also Jbe available to anyone who needs it for staying up late to study. More information can be found by emailing arab.csusm@ gmail.com. k Photo courtesy of Amazon media �O PINIO N T H E COUGAR CHRONICLE, W EDNESDAY , N OV . Opinion Editor: Amira El-Khaouli cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com 21,2012 ; recognize their favorite t each - BY AMIRA E L-KHAOUL I ers in this issue. The response was OPINION EDITOR thank yous. As a staff, w e w an t to give thanks I Professor - ^ J j j Abler*, I c an' t fftank ( Ë I you enough for believing 1 I In me and coming l o my smart a n d w e a r e lucky to h av e | s when i was on the j her a t CSUSM. 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True to f SCI >00 has been the best class,1 Its fascinating name» her women's studies course You make class instructive and tun, ] IJf . 205: Gender m c I Identity In Popular Culture Also, you're always available durj f and the Media' captivates students, educating them o n ing office hours and whenever I f th e messages encoded in our d ai y lives via advertisements, have questions. Thank you* music videos, a n d other various media tools. Professor Lawston - Gabrfeks tope*. encourages her students to engage in class discussions where I flippy Dr." Pillsworth, you hove been o proies» i sor, menfan, andfeiendt o 1 J me and 1 can't thank you " enough for a l l the support^ you have given. - Natalya Erbet. 1 would like to. ^m W give thanks t o all the 1 * professors who hove helped me through one of the most difficult semesters and difficult times In my life, Dr. Alyssa Sepinwall, Dr. ¿Catherine Hlfdr, Dr. Veronica a. 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Distribution includes 1,500 copies across 13 stands positioned throughout the CSUSM campus. Letters t o the Editpr should include a first and last name and should be under 300 words, submitted via email. It is the policy of The Cougar Chronicle not t o print anonymous letters. The Cougar Chronicle reserves the right t o reject any Letter t o the Editor for any reason. �8 A & E Editors: Jessie Gambrell & Juliana Stumpp cougarchron.arts@gmail.com T H E COUGAR CHRONICLE, W EDNESDAY , N OV . 2 1 , 2 0 1 2 A&E Dropping In November B Y KARLA REYES STAFF W RITE R Hope you enjoy your Thanksgiving break! C OUGA R S HUFFL E B Y MELISSA MARTINEZ N EW S EDITOR It's t h e most w onderfu l t im e of t h e y ear...almost . Excitemen t is d efinitel y in t h e air; p eopl e a r e t radin g in t hei r s pide r w eb s for s nowme n a n d their usual c offe e for p umpki n s pice . The air is g ettin g c olde r a n d t h e drinks a r e g ettin g w arme r a n d s uddenly , e veryon e has thei r o l d CSUSM sweaters o n . D ebatin g w hethe r or n o t y o u h av e t im e t o s tan d in t h e ridiculous Starbucks line f o r a p eppermin t m och a b efor e y ou r next class is a p ar t of this h olida y buzz. The best t hin g t o g o a lon g w it h t h e n e w w eathe r is a n e w playlist. This C ouga r Shuffle is d edicat e d t o t hos e c ol d nights w it h a c u p of t ea , t ryin g t o finish t hos e last p aper s b efor e w e c elebrat e a w ell-deserve d w inte r b reak : "Lover of the Light" by Mumford & Sons: If y o u h aven' t h ear d it, M umfor d & Sons' n e w a lbum , " Babel " is killer. A fte r their success w it h "Sigh No M ore, " I w asn' t sure if t he y c oul d live u p t o their sounds or w ords , a n d t hey'v e d on e just t hat . " Love r o f t h e Light" is a p erfec t s on g t o h el p y o u g e t s tarte d o n t ha t 1 2-pag e l a b r epor t d u e t omorrow . "Wonderwall" by Oasis: W h o says w e c a n ' t just t ak e a trip b ac k t o t h e p as t a n d e njo y a g rea t s on g b y a g rea t b and ? N o w t ha t it's c uddl e season, listening t o a s on g t o r emin d y o u o f t h e w ar m p eopl e y ou'r e g ratefu l f o r puts a nyon e in a g o o d m ood . "Us" b y Regina Spektor: For s om e r eason , w inte r a lway s g et s m e in a n " indie " m ood . "Us" is a p erfec t s on g t ha t r emind s m e o f a p erfec t m ovie , "(500) Days o f Summer;" e speciall y if y o u c a n i dentif y w it h t h e c haracters . "Let GoM b y Frou Frou: So, I h av e a t hin g f o r m ovi e s oundtrack s a n d if y o u s pen d most o f y ou r nights d o in g h omework , y o u p robabl y d o t oo . " Le t G o, " f ro m t h e " Garde n S tate " s oundtrac k is a s on g t ha t c a n g e t y o u t hinkin g d urin g y ou r w ell-deserve d b reak . " Le t G o " tells a story e xperience d t o o o ften , b u t n o t t ol d e nough . E veryon e loves t ha t d anc e t ha t h appen s right b efor e a r elationshi p blossoms or u nfortunately , fizzles. A p erfec t d edicatio n f o r s omeon e y o u a ren' t sure a bou t y et . "Sparks" by Coldplay: If t h e relationship d oe s fizzle, C oldpla y will a lway s g e t y o u t hroug h if. "Sparks" is t h e last w or d b efor e t w o p eopl e g o their s eparat e w ay s a n d will a lway s b e t h e best c ompan y o nc e y o u say " goodbye. " C ouga r a sk s B Y A USO N SEAGLE lili STAFF WRTTER What is your favorite Thanpgiving food? K y a n Pedder, ^ í psychology: p| "Mashe*! potatoes and gravy" Isabel Bueno, J psychology: "Ham with pineapple" Matt Broyles, business finance; Gian Caballero, English literature : '•' "Yarns" - psychology^, " Frie d t urkey " apkîn pie % ijsfee t po- tatoes with marshmallows" B RShHHM h T h e comic book corner : 'Fables' and 'Fairest:' A nothe r take o n fairy tales B Y FAITH ORCINO CARTOONIST T.V. shows such as: NBC's "Grimm" and ABC's "Once Upon A Time" have changed the roles of classic folklore characters, and comic books have their own way of revamping the myths and fairy tales. On Nov. 21, the first trade paperback of the series, "Fairest" and issue 123 of "Fables" will be on comic shpp shelves. "Fairest" is a recent spinoff of Vertigo Comics' ongoing "Fables" books. While "Fables" deals with a cluster of many characters from the classic stories in a modern setting, "Fairest" focuses on the lead female characters in that realm. The volume contains the first two arcs featuring heroine, Sleeps ing Beauty. Once again, she wakes up after being kissed by her true love, but it is uncertain if this particular person truly is her true love or just an accident. Chronologically, the stories take place after issue 107 of "Fables." As f orth e latest addition to the original storyline, readers dive into a strange event concerning main characters Snow White and the Big Bad Wolf. Bill Willingham writes for "Fables" and (with the help of other staff writers) writes "Fairest." Adam Hughes creates the main single-issue covers for "Fairest" while various artists draw the interior pages. See what other familiar characters appear in these series. Visit your local comic vendor and/ or VertigoComics .com for more information. Students able t o celebrate a boxer's dream C SUS M A rt s & Lectures Series to highlight Kassim T h e D ream ' O um a Ouma was kidnapped and forced to be a child solider, not being able to see Like most sport stories, his family until five years there is always a begin- later. ning to that athlete that After he left the rebel explains their hard work I group, he took up boxing and determination, such p and made his ñame known as Kassim "The Dream" with an impressive record Ouma, a World Champion of 62 wins as an amateur. Boxer with a rocky back- Ouma was even invited to ground. the 1996 Olympics held Ouma was born in Ugan- in the United State. Howda, surrounded by poverty. ever, he was not able to At the time, the National attend because of finanResistance Army (NRA) cial difficulties* that him was formed as opposition and his family were faced to the army. At age six, with. B Y JULIANA STUMPP C O - A & E EDITOR Twelve years after the poverty and trouble caused by the NRA took its toll on him, he moved to the United States to make a better life for his family. After his move, he won the International Boxing Federation Junior Middleweight world title. Since then, Ouma has won many more titles, such as NABA -middleweight title at the Grand Sierra Resort and defeating Sechew Powell at Madison Square Garden. Although he lost his world title in 2006, he still remains a truly talented boxer. In 2008, director Keif Davidson filmed a documentary about the world famous boxer's road to achieving the "American Dream, "as well as Ouma's training for a world title against Jermain Taylor. At 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 27 in Arts 240, the documentary film "Kassim the Dream" will be shown for the public with special guest, Keif Davidson, the director. The Weeknd 'Trilogy" Nov. 13 This Canadian R & B singer's mixtape will include all tracks f rom The Weeknd's "House of Balloons," "Thursday," and "Echoes of Silence;" and includes three brand new songs, with "The Zone" featuring artist Drake. Rihanna "Unapologetic" Nov. 19 The much anticipated album will be Riri's fifth. It had been said that it will be much like her earlier records, getting you pumped to dance .Through Twitter and Instagram, she has given fans a sneak peak at the 15 track list. The list includes artists like: Eminem, Mikky Ekko and Chris Brown. "ParaNorman" Nov. 27 The movie follows the story of Norman, a boy who can speak to the dead as he takes on ghosts, zombies and adults to save his town from a centuriesold curse. Has had good ratings from critics and audience. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Chancellor Timothy White enrollment fall 2012 holidays KPBS sports tuition 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. Regardless of what you like history major Kiara all put clothes at the top of purchase for your loved ones, choosing a gift that "Hey Jude" by The Bea- Sontay and nursing ma- their wish lists. tea are a much better alter"I prefer getting gift showcases your knowljor Maria Martinez, both native than sodas and en- tles "Eye of the Tiger" by want to receive a camera. cards so that I can buy edge of who they are will ergy drinks that bring your "I want the iPhone be- clothes myself. Gift cards mean much more to them energy down after a short Survivor "We Are the Champi- cause there are so many are the best because then I than if they were to reperiod of time. Your body apps that go along with have the ability to choose ceive a generic Christmas functions best when you ons" by Queen "Stop and Smell the it, but mostly because of which stores to shop at present. 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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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D istribution in- csusmchronicle.advèrtising@gmaiLcom O u r Website: csusmchronide.com Cassidy Hamilton Fait h O rcin o & Stephen D i Pad ova S TAF F T h e Cougar Chronicle is published t wice a m ont h o n Wednesdays during Office Fax: 780 - 750 - 3345 O u r office is located in Craven 3500 is t h e policy o fTh e Cougar Chronicl e not t o print anonymous letters. T h e Cougar Chronicl e r eserves t h e right t o r eject any Lette r t o t h e Editor f or any reason. �A & E Editors: J essie Gambrell, & J uliana Stumpp cougarchron.arts@gmail.com C OUG A H UFFL E B Y JESSIE G A M B R E L L C O - A & E EDITOR 'Tis t h e s easo n to b e jolly! It's Christmas time a n d it's time t o bust out t h e o l d Christmas songs t ha t w e only g e t to e njo y o n e s easo n a y ear . Without f ai t Christmas music a lway s gets m e e xcite d a n d j oyfu l r ead y to h av e a g oo d time a n d g e t c oz y in front of a w ar m fire with a c u p of hot cider in my h ands . 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. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 construction fall 2012 holidays parking sports https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/04166e3a8975f9f5edbed4abef2ff1e1.pdf 10e379043b878b89648a30d04c5ada8a PDF Text Text T HE C OUGAR C HRONICLE ISSUE I WEDNESDAY VOLUME XLI CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN MARCOS, INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER F IND U S O NLINE starts now www.csusmchronide.com Friend us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Email us at: csusm.cougarchronide@gmail.com S PORTS 3 - This issues Athlete Spotlight features CSUSM track and field distance runner Bridgette Stevens. Read about her plans after graduation. F ro^^fettles ^to^cans and papçr tp plastic, CSUSM p^pares torccfyctetheir fc^Sft out for thirteenth annual Recyclemania competition. € ÎfjSir20, a ten-week competition Involving oypt "colleges and universities ^across 49* states and Pour Canadian Provenances kicked "off with M j p a W ^ v mte réduction within theff ^ ^ ^ ^ ç om^ munity. Each week all participating colleges, including CSUSM, will report the collectedirtaterials and recycling amounts so < J | gg _ that thé information can be tracked from the çpja^etition^tart to jinisli* - a-;J j ¡^HRR Fet>T2, the competition is in P r e - ^ S jPWSl seasoiËtrial, where the data is ttsed . it^P estabîi% a schools starting pdftPand helffSet competition expectation. T Tj^vj^ - ^first two week&dô not actually count towards thefilialsc^jre but it does allo^c e aeft^hcbl to test their tracking arrangements belfe%*th^actual j K jveigh-k^.,-^ _ it v m FEATURES ; STFÀ« MCFÈ^EWTOIIA C ÔNTINUEMN % É ' | 5 - CSUSM'sVSAR 301 students have been given the chance of a life time by being able t o display their w ork in the CSUSM gallery. Read when and where you can see their w ork before it's taken down. O PINION 6 - Gun control has been a hot button issue the last few weeks. Read what our editing staff has t o say on the issue and see if you agree o r disagree with our positions. And W e did a Facebook poll on the issue of recent shootings and school safety. See how CSUSM voted. 7 - Have some down time this week, want a suggestion on what t o watch on Netflix? Read this issue's "For your entertainment" for great films and T V shows out now. And 8 - The comic book corner is back and this issue i t focus' on iZombie. Read about this comic and its growing popularity. O UR N EAT ISSUE February 6 CSUSM continues t o be a safe school Recognized as safest California f our year university B Y KRISTIN MELODY sideration frequency of crime on college campuses is also C O E DITOR-IN-CHIEF and severity of each crime making its way in numbers," and are given in ratio of eve- the .Stateuniversity.com blog CSU San Marcos was re- ry 1,000 students. CSUSM stated. cently recognized by Sta- scored in the categories ag- In 2012, the violent crime teuniversity.com as the gravated assault, burglary, of CSUSM included 75 persafest California four-year larceny-theft, robbery and cent aggravated assault and university in 2012. This is vehicle theft. CSUSM did 25 percent robbery, accordthe second year in a row that not score in arson, forcible ing to .Stateuniversity.com CSUSM has been named the rape or murder. statistics. The property crime safest four year university. "Violent crime is on the reported was mostly larcenyStateuniversity.com pulled rise; news reports of callous theft. statistics from 450 of U.S. acts bombard the headlines CSUSM scored a safety colleges and universities. every day, and while street score of 95.33 out of 100, The rankings took into con- crime is increasing, crime SAFE CONTINUED ON S . J ANUARY 23, 2013 �2 News Editor: Melissa Martinez cougarchron.news@gmail.com : SAFE FROM 1. CémssGMjmm a drop from the 2011 score of 95.79. In 2012, CSUSM ranked seventh place overall in California university safety, a drop from thefifthplace standing in 2011. CSUSM is also growing physically, with the Student Union and the Quad campus housing under construction. The campus has also seen an increase of student population. "I think overall our school- 1 /23 Farmers Market 1 - 6 p.m., Parking Lot B Connect to youf food and find out where it's coming from; come meet some San Diego Farmers. You may find mor information at www.sdfarmburear.org. 1 /24 Meet the Greeks 7 - 9 p.m., UVA & Quad Courtyard Members of all 9 recognized fraternities and sororities will be hanging out, playing games, and eating food down at both the UVA and the Quad. Come and get to know Greeks on a personal level and ask any questions you may have about rushingl RECYCLEMANIA FROM 1. Since 2005, CSUSM had claimed seven consecutive National Champion titles I before the loss last year. CSUSM finished fourth overall in 2012 with a recycling rate of 79.36 percent and missed the top spot to America University by fewer than 6 percent. This annual competition allows the CSUSM students and staff to actually establish and maintain school spirit # 1 /29 ASI Extravaganza! Noon - 1 p.m., Forum Plaza W ho is ASI? W hat do we do? W hat does it stand for?Come out for some awesome give aways, good music, and learn more about how ASI can help enrich your time at CSUSMI 1 /31 Student ORG Fair l la*m-lp.m. f library Plaza Come meet some of CSUSM's organizations during this annual event. Members of the greek sororities and fraternities, Arts Association, Kinesiology Club,. French Club, College Republicans, American Indian Alliance and many more are expected to attend. 2 / 5 Tukwut leadership Circle: Shannon Nolan Noon - 12:50 p.m., Uhall 373 This workshop is your opportunity to learn about the Tukwut Leadership Circle program and what you'll gain as a participant. About Shannon: Shannon Nolan organizes the Tukwut * Leadership Circle (TLC) program and is a Coordinator of Student Involvement for Academic and Honor Societies at CSUSM. NEWS THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23,2013 atmosphere is laid back...I hope that those new students and those already here keep that mellow ambiance/' CSUSM commuter student Karla Reyes said. The 2012 Jeanne Clery report showed that reported total crimes had decreased by 87 percent from 2009 to 2011. Yet, CSUSM has seen a growth in total student population from approximately 9,700 to 10,200 during that time. while making recycling fun for everyone. "RecycleMania's power comes from the way it taps school spirit to motivate students who may not react to a traditional environmental message," President of RecycleMania Inc., Bill Rudy said in a press release. On average, 91 million pounds of organic materials and recyclables are salvaged across the 7.5 million student and staff. C OUGAR A N N O U N C E M E N T S Please be advised that for approximately eight weeks, beginning Jan. 21, there will be intermittent weeknight closures on SR 78 between Nordahl and Twin Oaks Valley roads from 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. as crews work to rehabilitate portions of the SR 78 andfinishconstructing the eastbound auxiliary lanes. Motorists are urged to avoid the area if possible as traffic delays at this location are expected. Heavy machinery will cause nighttime noise in the area. Signs will be in place to direct motorists through detours. We are entering an exciting time of growth at CSUSM. This is the time to be part of the change and help to build the future of YOUR campus! How can you do this? Apply to be part of the 2013 Orientation Team! Orientation Team (O-Team) is a group of student volunteers who are trained to provide a welcoming experience for new students antHheir families at Orientation. We need students who are interested in getting involved at CSUSM and are willing to help our future cougars make a seamless and wonderful transition to our campus community this summer. Applications are now avalible both online and in the Student Life and Leadership office in Craven 3400. We highly encourage interested students to attend an information session. Visit the Orientation and New Student Programs website at www.csusm.edu/sll/6nsp/oteamJitml tofindout when and where the information sessions are being held, to review important dates, and to apply today! Friend us o n Facebook & f ollow us o n T witter & check o ut o ur w ebsite c susmchronicle.com Gov. B rown proposes new budget in s upport o f CSU system B Y MELISSA MARTINEZ N EWS EDITOR Last fall, Governor Jerry Brown gained the support of California State University students with his new budget proposals aimed at keeping tuition from increasing. With the success of Prop. 30, some CSU students received a reimbursement of $249, or nine percent of what tuition was raised in fall 2012. With the start of the new year, Gov. Brown released his 2013-2014 proposal for the state budget, including $125.1 million in funding towards the CSU system. Gov. Brown stated that $10 million of the proposed budget will benefit students for advancing through their degree program without having to deal with "bottleneck" courses, which often causes the students degree progress to be extended longer than anticipated because they are waiting for a particular lower division classes or prerequisite for their major. Governor Jerry Brown addressing the budget. Gov. Brown's support for the CSU system is needed, since it has continuously lost financial support over the last several years. According to a press release of CSU Public Affairs, the-CSU has lost more than 30 percent of state funding. CSU Chancellor Timothy P. White has stated, "We appreciate the Governor's recognition that California will benefit from the investment of state funds into higher education. The proposed budget heads us in the right direction. It will allow the CSU to address the unprecedented demand for high quality education at our institutions, as well as areas of critical need. We still face many fiscal challenges and will continue efforts to operate efficiently and effectively, and seek out additional innovative ways to control costs." 01 l - G / i l « (HOME OF YEAR-ROUND BUYBACKS) iffllfll HOI Off-Campus Books now carries textbooks for C SUSM! 1450 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA 9 2069 (760) 5 98-2665 CASA GRANDE $795 1 B E D R O O M FROM $ 8 9 5 2 B E D R O O M FROM $ 1 0 5 0 - Spacious Floor Plans - G ated Community ~ Laundry Facilites - Patios/Balcomies - Recreation Room/Library Near Shopping & Entertainment - Near Military Bases - Cats & Small Dogs Welcome STUDIOS FROM A partment Homes Call t oday for special offers 4 5 5 E W ASHINGTON ESCONDIDO, I H H I >vt ' "I CA >', 92025 Ì J > ' ' " j j i M f f l i i IfiBHjj^B 760-745-7766 " I f f ^yCou found hronicle K C us in the ougar Please m ention that JHHHBBBHBS^ vvww.casagrandeapartmenthomes.com L I V E T H E L I F E Y OU D E S E R V E ! �SPORTS THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23,2013 Sports Editor: Alex Franco cougarchron.sports@gmail.com 3 T HE H EART BEAT: Athlete spotlight: Bridgette Stevens Healthy eating is only half the battle Distance runner f or track & field B Y CURTIS BOVEE SENIOR STAFF WRITER It has become obvious that portion sizes have gotten larger over the decades-throughout restaurants and grocery stores. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one-third of U.S. adults and approximately one-fifth of children and adolescents aged 2-19 years old are obese. Portion sizes have certainly fueled this obesity epidemic. According to the American Dietetic Association, the size of dinner plates has increased by 36 percent over the last decade. It is no secret, that more food on your plate, the more you will eat. Making less food every meal is a great way to combat portion control issues. Having an abundance of food at the dinner table is far worse than not having enough, which in all actuality is probably enough. From the lack of nutritional food offered to the overwhelmingly large portion sizes, America's restaurants are contributing to the obesity problem rather than helping it. For example, at Outback Steakhouse, a popular chain-restaurant throughout the globe, an order of MacA-Roo 'N Cheese yields over 600 calories, with greater than 220 of those from fat. It is safe to say that this menu item is popular a mo n g s t the youngsters; however, there is no reason why an 8 year old should consume all of this in one sitting. Solution? Allow your child to eat less than half, and order a side of vegetables. Your caloric total will still be around half of the entire portion, while offering nutritional value. Importantly, don't forget about what is on your plate. Just because you are eating less doesn't give you permission to eat anything. The USDA recommends that half your plate should be fruits and vegetables. For the remainder of your plate, about half should be a protein source and the other half should be whole grains. Using this as a template should make it easy to determine how much of each kind of food you should be consuming. When attempting to eat less, cravings are inevitable, thus stressing the importance of snacking. To help with portion control, try eating snacks throughout the day. Include things like fruit and vegetables, and foods with healthy fats like nuts. Nuts, B Y JESSIE GAMBRELL OPINION EDITOR including walnuts, pecans and almonds offer healthy fats, keep you fuller longer and are easy to pack and take anywhere. What you are drinking is just as important. Soda is incredibly harmful to your health, and is over-consumed in America because it is cheap and easily accessible. Most sit-down restaurants offer free refills of soft beverages, which seems inexcusable given the large glass sizes. Did you know that one can of Coca Cola contains the equivalent of 10 teaspoons of sugar? Replacing soft drinks with water at the dinner table can drastically decrease chances of obesity and rapidly improve health. Remember, portion cpntrol is not easy. Fortunately, it is far better for your health than some fad diet and it is something you can practice forever to improve your health. Bridgette Stevens has been running for CSUSM for her entire four year college career. She has been competitively running since middle school, but has always loved to run. She is also a kinesiology major with plans to be a physical therapist once she graduates, and has been working at the Clarke for two years, sporting her time as an active member of the CSUSM community. Question: How do you like your team? Answer: Overall our team is really good, we have sent many people to nationals. Last year we sent 26 people into the nationals. Q: Have you already started to practice for your February season? A: Yes, we (long distance runners) have been practicing six days a week. I like the practices it really relieves stress for me and I like spending time with my friends. Q: When did you start running? A: I started doing things with track in 4th grade, but didn't really get into the competition till middle school. Then I ran for Mission Hills high school and was rankedfifthon the Cross Country team. Q: Being a senior, what are your plans for once you graduate? A: I might want to do some triathlons or 5k's to keep running, but I want to be a physical therapist and actu- C ougar athletics goes t o T witter f or live updates B Y ALEX FRANCO SPORTS EDITOR The CSUSM athletics department has recently announced that it will now connect Cougar students and fans with CSUSM athletes and coaches during the teams' home games with a new Twitter account. The athletics department will tweet in-game updates, game photos, statistics and results directly from the Twitter name @CSUSMGameday. The update is an improvement to the old way the athletics departments offered live updates with a live stats link it offered on its homepage csusmcougars.com. According to the cougars athletics website, a twitter account is not required to access the live feed. You Men's basketball stays h ot this w inter Women's basketball trying The streak includes an im- pora who leads the team in t o turn their luck around B Y A LEX FRANCO , SPORTS E DITOR While most of us were home enjoying our winter breaks, the San Marcos men's basketball team took it upon themselves to continue their torrid pace and climb to the top of the NAIA national rankings. The Cougars have went on an impressive run since the start of break, going a perfect 8-0, improving to 15-4 on the season , in the midst of an eight game winning streak that they will look to keep alive this Wednesday against Point Loma Nazarene in San Diego. All eight of the Cougar's wins during the streak have been convincing wins, not allowing more than 64 points to any opponent and averaging .80 points per win. pressive win against at-thetime No. 5 ranked Westmont College and currently No. 7, 66-52 at home. As a result of the Cougar's tremendous string of victories, they have climbed up to a No. 8 ranking in the country, the school's highest ranking in the NAIA coaches poll to date. The last time the cougars cracked the top 10 was earlier this season when they were ranked ninth but loss the next game to defending champion Concordia. CSUSM has bounced back immensely since the defeat and hasn't looked back winning 11 of the last 12 games with the afore mentioned streak. Leading the way for the CSUSM team this season has been senior guard, AJ GasH HHHH|| points per game and 3 point percentage, 20.3 and .516 percent respectively. Fellow senior forward, Ali Langford who is second on the team in points with 15.0 points per game, and leads the team in rebounding with 5.8 per game. Langford also shoots an astounding .569 from the field which is among tops on the team. With only three home games remaining on the schedule, don't miss a chance to see . the Cougars in action as they attempt to keep the streak alive and garner theirfirstnational title in school history, The next home games are Jan. 25 and 31 against UC Santa Cruz and La Sierra, both games start at 7:30 p.m. Like snorts, like to Write f or usi W e need sports writers for the spring semester t o fill o ur pages. N o experience necessary. Come t o our weekly meetings on Tuesdays, noon - 12:45, in Craven 3500 ally work with the athletes. The Track and Field season begins this coming spring when Bridgette and the rest of the Cougar squad will look to improve on their progress last sèason. B Y ALEX FRANCO SPORTS EDITOR The 2012 - 2013 basketball season has not gone the way the Lady Cougars would have hoped with \ losing sev- X* en of the last ten games the season 7; during the winter break dropping to 9-16 after entering the break at 6-7. CSUSM has not been able to generate any offense during the stretch of losses, being held under 60 points each of the times. The Cougars season went south after a loss in the Arizona Christian University Basketball Classic earlier this season and CSUSM has only won one game against Simpson College 76-73 at home on Jan. 3. The bright spots in what is a relatively young basketball squad for head coach Sheri Junnum is the play of junior forwards, Sherika Miller and Danielle Cooper who have lead the way for the Cougars offense this season. Cooper a verages a doubleHft double a game with 10.7 points per game and 10.6 rebounds per game while shooting .466 from the field. Miller compliments Cooper well averaging 10.9 points a game and shooting .392 from the field. The Cougars will look to finish the season strong heading into the A l l conference tournament where they excelled last season and won the conference title and will look to do the same this season. With five more games left in the season, CSUSM hosts one of its final two home games today, Jan. 23, against Point Loma Nazarene at 7:30 p.m. can simply log on to www. twitter.com/csusmgameday to get"the updates; but an account is recommended to get seamless updates onto your twitter home feed. Be sure to. follow @ CSUSMGameday and @ CSUSMCougars on twitter for the most up to date results and news about your own CSUSM cougars athletics for each season. SCORE REPORT 1 /8 Men's Basketball VS Pomona-Pitzer W 74 - 5 4 1 /14 Men's Basketball VS Pacific Union W 7 5 - 64 1 /16 Women's Basketball VS Point Loma N azarene L 41 - 5 5 1 / 2 3 Women's Basketball VS Point Loma N azarene 7 :30 p.m. 1 /25 Men's Basketball VS UC Santa Cruz 7 :30 p.m. 1 /31 Men's Basketball VS La Sierra 7 :30 p.m. 2 / 2 Baseball VS Concordia (DH) 11 a.m. �4 Features Editor: F" T H E COUGAR CHRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, JANUARY 2 3 , 2 0 1 3 cougarchron.features@gmail.com A ^^ II rCAl ^^ ^ fm UKtj SDSU Student creates clothing line that L ocal ways t o m ake a d ifference represents a lifestyle of our generation Doing good in your community isn't based on the season B Y K ATUN SWEENEY B Y JULIANA STUMPP A & E EDITOR FEATURES EDITOR In Toby Keith's good-time anthem "Red Solo Cup" he sings, "Red solo cup, you're not just a cup/you're my, you're my friend/thank you for being my friend." For the past couple of years now, this song has been played to bring people together and enjoying being in each other's company. As college students, we study hard during the week but live for the weekends when we can have fun, a concept that entrepreneur Ryan Craig understands. Craig, a San Diego State student who transferred from Palomar community college, created his own clothing company, "Red Cup Tour," which illustrates our generation with Ae depiction qf the infamous plastic red cup. With the company's website up and running, as well as stylish shirts available for purchase, we sat down with the designer. Question: What inspired you to start a clothing company? What does the "Red Cup Tour" represent? Answer: I feel there are all these clothing companies. I wanted to create something about simplicity and relationships, the people you C l e ebrate with. It wasn't about creating a clothing company but the idea~and expanding from that idea. Q: Why did you choose the "red solo cup' as the logo for your brand? A: First off, [red solo cups] are everywhere. It's the universal symbol of people together and having a good time. The line isn't about beer pong or drinking per se but to live life to it's full- Now that the Christmas season has ended and the new semester has begun, giving back to the community and donating to charity is often at the back of people's minds. However, the people in need of your help are not just seasonal based. They are around you at all times, and they include students on campus. Even if you are already busy amidst your homework and classes, here are two easy ways to help the people around you, even if it is just during a study break. One way to immediately give back to the CSUSM student body is by helping Summit Church (across the street from CSUSM and next to The Quad) with their Food Distribution program. Summit is in need of volunteers that are willing to help pass out food to students and people that need it. Volunteers would need to show up at 1:00 p.m. and the actual distribution would take place from 2:00 p jn. to 3:00 p.m. in the Summit Church park- 9 ^ Jpm • • # Entrepreneur Ryan Craig with a shirtfromhis "Red Cup T our clothing line. Photo courtesy of Ryan Craig, est. Our tagline is "Thirst for Life.' That explains it all. Q: How has the journey been from an idea to putting designs together to selling your product? A: It's been a while, actually, a year that I started working on the idea. I found resources from my friends to my family and them helping me out. You just have to tell yourself everyday to do something even if it's going to be a mistake, at least I tried. It takes a lot of planning. It's not just drawing something in class and putting it on a shirt. Q: Where do you get inspiration for your designs? A: I didn't want anything too cheesy. Its just things I find entertaining and think other people would like. I take in the world around and use certain things in my life. Q: How do you balance school and running a business? A: I've never thought I needed to be in school to be successful. I want to create jobs for others and myself. If I had the choice between reading a business book over a textbook, I would choose the business book. In my opinion, education is too 7 streamlined. Ifindit successful to teach yourself. I still have to balance school. For me, school is more networking and I take it upon myself to learn what I need to. Q: What future plans do you have for the "Red Cup Tour"? A: Every clothing line has collections, so I have some upcoming releases seasonally. There will be different designs and clothes, some surprises. Eventually* backpacks and other accessories but I don't want to give too much away. Q: What advice do you have for aspiring entrepreneurs? A: Be a self-learner. You can't completely rely on others to do everything for you but allowing their help. Definitely know your strengths and weaknesses. Find others that can supplement your weaknesses. Also to fail faster, by that I mean learn by failing because it's a quicker path to success. This is the best time to make mistakes. Find the "Red Cup Tour" collection at theredcuptour. com and follow it on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Use this special coupon for 20% off: RCTAMIGO S tmwbemes & C rème F rappuecino Strawberries, onci mlc blericiacl with ce and topped with 0 swirl -of : v 1J In this cold chilly weather, you need something cozy and comforting to nourish your tummy. I have the perfect thing that you can make in your kitchen.This simple recipe will become your go-to treat t o accompany those cold winter nights. 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Cinnamon Corn Bread f è Vanilla : a ppucciao' # ~ w hipped c ream; ing lot on Feb. 12 and Feb. 26. All CSUSM students are welcome to participate, regardless of if they attend Summit Church or not. "It's in conjunction with Donate Don't Dump, the North County Food Bank and the [CSUSM] Kinesiology Club with Professor Laura de Ghetaldi. In general, it's to help feed students and families in our community," Summit College Ministry Pastor Andrew Hopkins said. In addition to helping pass out food, Summit is also looking for volunteers to participate in Friday Night Heights from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on the first and i �FEATURES THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23,2013 TA positions available at Dehesa C harter School BY KEANDRE WILLIAMS-CHAMBERS COPY EDITOR Dehesa Charter School is offering TA positions to CSUSM students that are involved in education or considering teaching as a career. CSUSM students can have the opportunity to get handson involvement in the classroom environment with students from the middle school to high school level. One of the available options is to be a classroom TA, assisting teachers in classrooms of up to 30 students. TAs would be asked to provide in-class assistance that ranges from grading, student assistance and help with classroom activities, among other duties. This would be done Monday through Thursday during class time. Another option available is one-on-one advisement and assistance to Dehesa students who seek to improve their organizational skills, complete miscellaneous class assignments, develop essay planning and writing strategies and otherwise improve their class performance in various areas. TAs would be work- ing with either individual students or small groups, offering their skills and knowledge to those;they attend to. This would be accomplished Mondays through Wednesdays. Dehesa Charter School is a K-12 school located in the city of Escondido, boasting over 1,000 students throughout Sain Diego, Riverside and Orange County. With the reasonably close proximity, this opportunity is ideal for those seeking experience within their own school schedule. Students won't have to go too far out of their way to make use of this opportunity. It would be ideal to balance this with a given schedule and make the most out of this learning experience . Should any CSUSM students be interested, contact the Dehesa Charter regional manager Tony Drown, who can be reached by phone at (760) 455-5376, or through their main office line at (760) 743-7880. C^JÎS|5 T he a rt ertists among w os a xhibit showcases student ur k CSUSM B Y KATLIN SWEENEY FEATURES EDITOR CSUSM is home to countless creative visionaries and artists. Beginning in December, the public has been able to experience some of their work up close. Students from Professor Judit Hersko's VSAR 301, "Materials and Structure of Art" course, have been given the unique opportunity to showcase their art to family, friends and members of the community at the Old Restaurant Row CSUSM Gallery. Throughout the semester, VSAR 301 students worked hard creating different projects, with their final project being the gallery showing. This allowed the students to put their best work in the exhibit, while simultaneously displaying all of the knowledge and experience they had gained during the If you take advantage semester. of this opportunity let us The gallery features an know and you could be fea- array of work, showcasing tured in our next issue! different styles. Visual Arts major Amalia Wood created the piece "Sobering Up," which featured a brightly colored canvas that showed women flying upwards. Liberal Studies major Karissa Bullington contributed two of her dream catchers, the first entitled "Enchanted" and the second called "Birds of a Feather." Visual and Performing Arts major Laura Musgrove created the piece entitled "Resilience," created from wood, paint, the Bible, text, Paper Mache and yarn. "In ["Resilience"] I explored two very vital elements: spirituality and identity. My intention is to awaken the viewer's mind to the contrast I perceive between the negative cultural communications and the uplifting, encouraging and lifegiving truth spoken by God through His Word. I wanted this piece to reflect my personal design aesthetics as well as communicating the underlying theme conceptually," Musgrove said. The ability to show their work in a gallery has moti- vated the students to work even harder on future art pieces. "This was my first time having my artwork shown. It made me feel pretty happy that others could see it; I look forward to making more artworks to show," Wood said. "It was such an amazing opportunity to have my artwork showcased. This was the first time having my work displayed in an art gallery so it was very exciting and I hope to have another chance to do it again!" Bullington said. "I feel very fortunate and I am also appreciative to have had this opportunity to create an art piece that expresses my personal views and my identity both as an artist and person and for it to be showcased in an art gallery located at Restau- rant Row which is a popular area," Musgrove said. To see these and other works created by the VSAR 301 students, visit the CSUSM Art Gallery. The exhibit is open Fridays and Saturdays, Dec. 7 through Jan. 26, from 5 to 8 p.m. It is located at 1080 San Marcos Blvd. Ste 185 (in the Village Shops Area) in San Marcos. Photo Courtesy of Amalia Wood InterVarsity has event t o kick o ff new semester 1/lf/fl/jf/fJffMM /i no more than 25 words to cougarchron.features@gmail.com b y 2 /2/13.^ has the right to refuse a ny letter for any reason. wmA Restaurant beat San Marcos b rewery is a k nockout BY MELISSA MARTINEZ NEWS EDITOR & ALEX FRANCO SPORTS EDITOR Looking for amazing food, great service, atmosphere and the best beer in town? Look no further than San Marcos' very own San Marcos Brewery restaurant. San Marcos Brewery is a grill-style restaurant, offering the best cheeseburgers and hamburgers. You can order your way with any combination of toppings, ranging from standard ketchup and mayo to the not so standard jalapenos served with a side of lightly seasoned fresh cut fries. They also offer a delectable choice of freshly grilled steaks with a variety of sides such as potatoes, baked or mashed, and steamed veggies. For those looking for a little different entree, the brewery also serves a sausage platter with all types of dipping sauces, as well as an endless selection of seafood for those not looking for the standard choice of meat. The brewery's menu also includes sandwiches, pastas and salads , which along with the rest of the menu are delicious andfilling. What makes the San Marcos brewery different from other restaurants is their selection of beers and ales brewed on site and are available in bottles and jugs to take home and enjoy. They have classics like red amber and IPA, specialties such as the Pompous Ass beer and many other styles. Lunch and happy hour specials are offered, lunch being served before 4 p.m. Happy hour is Monday through Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. Regular hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10:30 a jn. to 9:30 p.m. on Sundays. You can find the San Marcos Brewery in all its wonder in Restaurant Row right off of San Marcos Blvd. and can be contacted at 760.471.0050. Have you been to the San Marcos Brewery? Share your thoughts online at csusmchronicle.com Photos Courtesy of Yelp B Y K ATUN SWEENEY FEATURES EDITOR If you enjoy live music, listening to guest speakers and malring new friends, InterVarsity is a great way to start off your semester. InterVarsity is a combination of students from CSUSM, Mira Costa and Palomar College coming together as a community. They seek to include students of different backgrounds, ethnicity and culture who are all working towards a common goal: to become closer to God. To welcome in the new semester, their first event is their "1st Large Group of the Spring Semester." It will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 30 in Clarke 113. For more information on upcoming events or the club itself, visit www. ivsanmarcos .org. �Opinion Editor: Jessie Gambrell cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com 6 THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23,2013 O PINION U nit cap opinions Is an unborn baby a baby? B Y JULIANA STUMPP 40th anniversary of Roe vs. W ade sparks ' Walk for Life' marches A & E EDITOR B Y JESSIE GAMBRELL OPINION EDITOR Over our much-needed winter break, a new process for class registration took place. In late November and early December last semester, the new class registration process restricted you to a limit of 13 units until Dec. 17th, at which time you were able to a dd more classes if need be. Here are some of the students' opinions on this new change in our registration system: On Jan. 22, 1973 the Supreme Court came to a decision on the controversial case of Roe vs. Wade concerning the touchy subject of abortion. Abortion was illegal before this court case controversy came about, but in 1971 a woman tried to get a "legal" abortion claiming that she had been raped. She later confessed that she had lied on matter in order to get an abortion, but did in fact have the baby before the court reached a decision. Another similar case (Doe vs. Bolton - 1973) reopened the case,finallybringing the decision to extend the 14th Amendment of the Right to Privacy for the women to make their own decision to have an abortion. Ever since that decision day on Jan. 22, 1973 the debate still continues on whether or not abortion is a right thing to do. On the "Getting classes wasn't too difficult since I got priority registration because of my class standing. Despite the slight advantage, the unit c ap made it so that it wasn't possible for me to get all my classes, thus I had to strategically pick the classes that I knew would fill up fast," - Pat Tang, biology major "I reckon the people who will be affected the most and worst by the unit c ap are those who are graduating seniors. Though I a m not one of them, I c an sympathize. There are some benefits to the unit c ap. It allows students with lower priority to get some classes, even if it does hinder other's chances," - Viv Nguyen, biology major "The unit c ap sucked. I couldn't wait list enough classes so now I'm stuck with only 12 units," - Jordan Hays, business major "To be honest, I already had a late priority reg? istration date the day before priority registration ended. So, I was already freaking out about getting all my classes. I was not very fond about the unit c ap benefitting me personally because I'm still on the wait list for 2 out of 5 my classes," - Savannah Shick, business major "Well the unit c ap definitely made me prioritize and choose classes based on importance instead of kinda adding a bunch of classes and loading up. I focused more on important classes and it helped me set my priorities. It was kind of beneficial," - Austin Hoover, biology physiology major "It's notrightfor all of us to have to wait for everyone to pick their classes and then pick again later. It should be done on a first come first serve basis. What is the point of priority registration if we are going to be capped off at 13? If I'm paying for all these classes I want to be able to pick as many as I want," - Hunter Chanove, communication major "I guess the only concerns I c ame across was whether or not the classes I needed/wanted were full. Also, there was a concern with the timing of my classes, and whether or not the class I wanted would interfere with the rest of my schedule for this semester," - Zach Wilson, business major ^mmmm^mmmmmm (g i1 1 1 1• 1 W e a sked: D o you feel safe on campus in light of the I 1 8— recent shootings across the country? 16 ,6 • ,2— I 1 E flip I Ö— if 5 4— 2— o— ¡¡¡¡s Yes No u -I Indifferent I In light of the recent tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School, (among other horrific shooting as of late), gun control has become a hot topic across the nation. President Obama has proposed 12 congressional actions and 23 executive actions that he feels will combat the issue of gun violence and control in the United States, which has led to nation-wide debate, Here are some opinions from your Cougar Chronicle editors: "As a college student, I feel that gun control is not regulated enough. Though you need background checks to purchase a gun, I highly believe in the regulation of Mental Status Exams that should be required in the purchasing of a gun. I understand that this is a second Amendment right, to bear arms, but tell me, why must we need assault weapons? As someone who has had family members die at the bullet of guns wrongfully purchased, people need to realize the importance of life. How many people have to die for this country to realize the danger we put our children in without regulating gun control? I have a question C OUGAR C HRONICLE S TAFF EDITORS-IN-CHIEF Kristin Melody & Morgan Hall DESIGN EDITOR Morgan Hall A & E EDITOR Juliana Stumpp COPY EDITOR Keandre Williams-Chambers NEWS EDITOR Melissa Martinez DISTRIBUTION MANAGER S PORTS EDITOR A lex Franco SALES REP Rogers Jaffarian FEATURES EDITOR Katlin Sweeney CARTOONISTS OPINION EDITOR Jessie Gambrell ACADEMIC ADVISOR Pam Kragen convicted of murder on two accounts even though his baby was not yet born. Facts are facts, but the opinion is yours, is an unborn baby a baby? In the month of January across the nation, religious groups, pro-family advo. cates, and many other prolife people gather to fight for the unborn babies by marching in public with their signs of protest in what they call, "Walk for Life". This year it is the 40th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade so there are anticipated to be more than usual. According to the National Catholic Reporter, tens of thousands of pro-lifers march every year in 'Walk for Life' events to help save the millions of babies being aborted every year. The woman who originally was fighting for abortion, is now Catholic and is fighting in the battle to save the unborn babies as well. "Roe" is pro-life now! Editorial goals for spring semester B Y JESSIE GAMBRELL OPINION EDITOR , Hey all you Cougars! I am your new opinion editor for the Cougar Chronicle this semester and have some new plans for you this semester. I can't do this without your help. My plan for you all is to send us. your shout outs to your friends for special events as well as your opinions on various topics. On our website www.csusmchronicle. com and our Facebook account Cougar Chronicle we like to ask you questions to get your opinions on events that happen, etc. You can also send us your opinions to our email at: cougarchron .opinion @ gmail. com. So as the opinion editor, it is my job to ensure that your voice is heard in our paper. So send us your thoughts and opinions, we are more than happy to share them to our CSUSM community. Go Cougars! Editors* topics: gun control "My main concern was that I could only sign up for four classes but there was a chance that I needed five due to a concern with a class that's was unsure if I was going to pass. I was also not too crazy about the classes that were available. I was looking through my course catalog at all these classes for my major and hardly any of them were offered. I had already taken most of the classes offered so it was difficult to plan a schedule with the few choices I had left," - Jenica Caruso, communications major. 1 1— 1 1 "Roe" side, people defend it saying that if a woman becomes pregnant and decides she does not want that baby, and then she should have the right to abort it. On the "Wade" side, people say that aborting a baby means killing an innocent human being (since human life begins at conception) and that the if you don't want a baby, either don't have sex or give the baby up for adoption. Some defend the notion of abortion "killing a human baby" saying that unborn babies are not babies, instead a "fetus", "lump of cells" or even "tissue". People who are pro-life strongly oppose this claiming that human life begins at conception, showing the pregnant mothers an ultrasound image of the growing baby inside them proving to the mother that it is not just tissue. In fact in the controversial murder case of Scott Peterson (2005) proves that an unborn baby is a human being since he was Shout o ut! STAFF Curtis Bovee Karla Reyes for you America: would you rather have your "right to bear arms" or see your children reach their next birthday? It's time to prioritize. I know guns don't kill people. People kill people, but can you put a price on saving the life of even one person? Arguing that is selfish. People don't realize the importance of safety until they're burying their children six feet under. Why take the chance?" - News Editor, Melissa Martinez "While creating emergency plans and paying officer salaries are worthwhile causes, the amount of money being spent for these reasons is far more than we can afford during a time of economic hardship. This sounds like another piece of legislature that gives tens of millions of dollars to people that are already doing their jobs and taking these precautions when this money could be better spent. While Obama can be applauded for taking action to preyenf more tragedies like Sandy Hook, there should be a réévaluation of how much money needs to be spent and more of a focus on the other reasonable ideas that he has proposed. The | Join o ur staff! Weekly meetings every foundation for legislation on gun control [background checks and bans on certain guns] makes sense, but the surplus amount of money being spent on police officers, gun control research, and safety plans seems to be a bit outrageous." - Features Editor, Katlin Sweeney "Guns have taken the fall for the terrible, horrific events that have taken place over the past few months, but I must say that (as it says in our Constitution) we have the right to bear arms. I don't think that we need to have automatic guns on the market, because I do not see the logic in having that for hunting, but I do believe that for the sake of the safety of the American people every school, business facility, and home should have, and be trained how to use, a hand gun. You never know who just may be walking in the door. I also think that we should start having Mental Status Exams for every gun purchase. Though many of the criminals buy their guns in the Black Market this could possibly weed out any potential psychos. Oh and I know my brothers would CONTACTS csusm.cougarchronicle@gmail.com cougarchron.layout@gmail.com cougarchron.news@gmail.com cougarchron.sports@gmail.com cougarchron.features@gmail.com cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com Jessie Gambrell not appreciate me saying this, but I think violent video games have a huge factor in these shootings, there need to be regulations on the video game market." - Opinion Editor, Jessie Gambrell "Guns have gone beyond the use of protection but now is a threat in society. Ever since school went on break, ^gun control has become a bigger problem then before. We can't go anywhere now without being paranoid if another tragedy is going to strike. During the Newtown, Conn, shooting the press got the information of the shooting wrong, they just used any information they got and published it. It just goes to show that these random shootings are just a common story in the newspaper nowadays. It all starts at home, with everyone watching primetime shows Where the characters use guns or random people being put behind the guns in violent video games. - A&E Editor, Juliana Stumpp What are your thoughts on gun control? Share them on our facebook page or on our website. T he Cougar Chronicle is published t wice a month o n Wednesdays during t he academic year. Distribution includes 1,500 copies across 13 stands positioned throughout t he CSUSM campus. Letters t o the Editor should include Craven 3500 cougarchron.arts@gmaii.com a first and last name and should be un- csusmchronicle.advertising@gmail.com Tuesday, noon - 12:45, der 3 00 words, submitted via email. It Our Website: csusmchronicle.com Office Phone: 760 - 750 - 6099 Faith O rcino N o experience necessary Office Fax: 780 - 750 - 3345 O ur office is located in Craven 3500 is t he policy o fThe Cougar Chronicle n ot t o print anonymous letters. T he Cougar Chronicle reserves the right t o reject any Letter t o t he Editor for any reason. �A &E T H E C OUGAR C HRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, J ANUARY 2 3 , 2 0 1 3 For y our entertainment Chronicle picks N etflix movies and episodes o f t he week FEATURES EDITOR Whether you want to watch a movie with your roommates or are bored and in need of some entertainment, Netflix is your perfect choice for motivational documentaries and comedic sketches. "Craigslist Joe" Ï&9&I 5 •HikftfiiH days is to post advertisements online asking f or f ood, jobs to pay f or necessities, transportation and places to sleep. He is unable to contact anyone he already knows f or assistance, only relying completely on the help of strangers to get him through the month. While viewers may wonder if the presence of a cameraman may at all affect the outcome of some of these encounters or provoke people to be nicer to Garner, "Craigslist J oe" is still a fascinating watch f or anyone that enjoys films about the human existence and our connections with one another. "Portlandia" IS Must-Watch Episode: Season 1, Episode 3: " Aimee" From the minds of "Saturday Night L ive" cast member Fred Armisen, and Carrie u m Brownstein comes a J |f comedy-sketch conHf coction so strange, I f viewers have no idea W what will come next. I Combining a funky sense of humor with outlandish wardrobe design, "Portlandia" is an off-kilter, charming satire that commands attention. Brownstein and Armisen offer up sketch performances centered around themes such as discovering their favorite singer-songwriter is their maid, freeing someone's pet dog because they feel it belongs in the wild and a couple that is addicted to "Battlestar Gallactica." For one of the most unique, hard-to-describe satirical sketches ever created, check out "Portlandia." C ompetition arises f or 2013 Academy Awards B Y JULIANA STUMPP A & E EDITOR On Jan. 10, the nominations for the 2013 Academy Awards were announced, with Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln" leading the other contenders with 12 selections, including Daniel Day Lewis for best actor, Sally Field for best supporting actress, best director and more. The critically acclaimed movie "Argo" was not nominated for best director. His third film in all, Ben Affleck presents the true-life story of a secret operation during 1980 Iran, Affleck was honored by the Hollywood Foreign , Association at the Golden Globes Jan. 13, taking home two awards for best pic ture-drama and best director. 7 THE SHU^hLE B Y MELISSA MARTINEZ NEWS EDITOR BY KATLIN SWEENEY From producers Joseph Garner and Zack Galifianakis comes a documentary that poses the question of whether or not survival based solely off of Craigslist advertisements is possible. Over the course of one month, "Craigslist Joe" follows Joseph Garner as he leaves his friends and family behind to test an unthinkable idea. Accompanied only by a cameraman that he met through the website, Garner's only means of survival for 30 A & E Editor: Juliana Stumpp cougarchron.arts@gmail.com "Zero Dark Thirty" was acknowledged for best picture and best actress, Jessica Chastain for playing a determined CIA officer assigned to search for Osama Bin Laden in Pakistan based on her expertise about alQaeda. Kathryn Bigelow directed best picture "The Hurt Locker" in 2010. Like Affleck, she was snubbed by Oscar Voters. Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway were nominated for best actor and best supporting actress, respectively, on behalf of« their stunning performances in the musical "Les Miserables." Both won for the same category during the Golden Globes, and the film won best picture-comedy or musical. The past year was filled with many impressive movies (hat it is hard to say what movie will take home the Oscar. To view the full list of nominees visit oscar.go.com Here is a list of some of the nominations: Best Picture "Argo" "Silver Linings Playbook" "Lincoln" "Django Unchained" "Amour" "Les Miserables" "Zero Dark Thirty" "Beasts of the Southern Wild" "Life of Pi" Thirty" Best Supporting Actor Tommy Lee Jones "Lincoln" Philip Seymour Hoffman "The Master" Christoph Waltz "Django Unchained" Alan Arkin "Argo" Robert De Niro "Silver Linings Playbook" Best Supporting Actress Helen Hunt "The Sessions" Anne Hathaway "Les Miserables" Sally Field "Lincoln" Jacki Weaver "Silver Linings Playbook" Amy Adams "The Master" Best Director Best Actor Steven Spielberg "LinBradley Cooper "Silver coln" Linings Playbook" Behn Zeitlin "Beasts of the Denzel Washington Southern Wild" "Flight" Ang Lee "Life of Pi" Joaquin Phoenix "The Michael Haneke "Amour" Master" David O. Russell "Silver Hugh Jackman "Les MisLinings Playbook" erables" Daniel Day-Lewis Original Song "Lincoln" "Before My Time" from Chasing Ice Best Actress Music and Lyric by J. Naomi Watts Ralph "The Impossible" '^Everybody Needs A Best Quvenzhane WalFriend" from Ted lis "Beasts of the Music by Walter Murphy; Southern Wild" Lyric by Seth MacFarlane Jennifer Lawrence "Pi's Lullaby" from Life "Silver Linings of Pi Playbook" Music by Mychael Danna; Emmanuelle Riva Lyric by Bombay Jayashri "Amoïir" "Skyfall" from Skyfall Jessica Chastain Music and Lyric by Adele "Zero Dark Adkins and Paul Epworth With the excitement of award season comes the buzz over who will dominate at the Grammys and who will be snubbed. This playlist is d edicated to honoring those nominated for top honors this a ward season a nd my personal favorites. "Babel/' Mumford & Sons Nominated for three Grammy Awards, Mumford & Sons continues to win my heart. It's not easy to build up the perfect delivery that Mumford & Sons offers, building up their melody as well as hard-hitting lyrics, but if that's what you're looking for in an album, you c an find it in "Babel." "Set Fire to the Rain (Live)," Adele I'm rooting for Adele to win Best Pop Solo Performance. Having just won a Golden Globe for Best Original Song, "Skyfall," the latest James Bond theme and nominated for an Oscar for Original Song of the same, I e xpect Adele to impress the Recording A cademy as much as she did the Hollywood Foreign Press. "We Are Young," fun. As much as it was played on the radio, I never got tired of listening to anything from fun. Fun. reminds me of a modern, more pop version of Queen."We Are Young" offers a catchy tune to sing to in the car and if you're like me, you'll b e listening to it w ay longer than the radio c an play it out. "The A Team," Ed Sheeran There is no one more sweet or adorable than Ed Sheeran. He pretty much makes me want to b e on the other e nd of his g aze as he serenades on. Nominated for Song of the Year, "The A Team" is a beautiful ensemble of poetry a nd acoustic guitar that makes m e w eak in the knees. "No Church in the Wild," Jay-Z & Kanye West feat. Frank O cean & The-Dream Though my rap taste is biased since I prefer the old-school stylings, I a ppreciate the collaborations with legends (Jay-Z) that c hanged the modern rap industry for what it is now. With heart-wrenching lyrics and voices of Frank O cean and TheDream, "No Church in the Wild" is bound to win Best Rap/Sung Collaboration. This one time.... W e k now you've got those embarrassing stories, why not share them! Completely anonymous! W e want t o k now y our m ost hilarious, random stories you've had at C SUSM! Email them t o cougarchron.arts@gmail.com �8 A&E Editor: A T HE COUGAR CHRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, JANUARY 2 3 , 2 0 1 3 cougarchron.arts@smail.com F™" Ot t by FQith QrCrto S t u d e n t As " C r a s h *whew* I arrived earl/ so I could crash a class I need for my major. New year. New semester. A O Wait, the room is already, filled and there's 30 minutes before class starts!? you win some. You lose some Welcome back to school! Hope you enjoyed your winter break! W hat t o e xpect f or p opular music Currently, applications for BY JULIANA STUMPP RV spots have passed. In the A & E EDITOR past years, attendees of the April showers bring May festival were allowed to go flowers, and music festivals into the campgrounds, but in the spring. With these this year you won't be able music festivals comes new to unless you're a camper. rules that aren't favored Other concerns that arise by fans of these events. is the lineup of country artStagecoach, California's ists that will preforming. biggest country festival The top three headliners altered their rules regard- are Toby Keith, Lady Anteing camping. For the 2013 bellum and Zac Brown Band. festival, there will only be Actors Jeff Bridges and John RV campgrounds with- C. Reilly will be performout the usual tent or car ing with their own bands. camping options. In ad- Stagecoach tickets went dition to the cutbacks of on sale back in October ways to camp, there is a 2012. The festival will six-person limit to each RV. be the weekend of April festivals in 2013 26. Visit stagecoachfestival.com for the full line up and more information The Coachella festival features artists of the rock, hip-hop, indie and house music genres Last year, the festival surprised the audience with a holographic version of rapper Tupac Shakur during Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg's performance The lineup of Coachella has not been announced but will be released within the month, where tickets will also be available Stay updated with the latest news at Coachella.com Hitting the shelves B Y JESSIE GAMBRELL J an. 29: " Hotel T ransylvania" This comical animated version of the legendary story of Dracula, has a spin on the tale, placing Dracula (Adam Sandler) as a hotel owner, running a hotel for unlikely crea' fures/monsters. Voices include Kevin James, Andy Sanberg, and Selena Gomez among other riots in the comedic world. ^^••••jl IJK^^S^ J an. 2 9: " Paranormal A ctivity 4 " This fourth thriller in a series offers chilling scenes throughout the film that will leave you cleaving to your neighbor, and don't forget the nightmares. The first three "Paranormal Activity" films were huge hits in the box office as well as the shelves, and no less is expected for t he fourth in the spooky sequel. J an. 2 9: " Heavy Fire: S hattered S pear" o n XBox 3 60, PS3 & PC T his action-packed, military ops game will be coming out on all plat| P j j S £ | forms everywhere Tuesday, Jan. 29. P M B H B S I 11 is Punished by Mastiff (who also put out: Heavy Fire: Afghanistan a nd many hunting games] and is rated "T" for mild language and violence. O PINION E DITOR F eb. 5 : "Two Lanes of F reedom" BY KARLA REYES Often times, we find ourselves sitting around with friends wondering what to do on a Friday night. The typical conversation goes as follows: Friend 1- "What do you wanna do?" Friend 2- "I don't know. What do you wanna do?" This could go on for a white, eventually leading j p I a night in watching a mov-t ie. Next time this happens to you, opt out of watching Mean Girls for the tenth time (that month) and see a live performance to beloved stories at San Marcos's Theater West. Shows range from reenacting Disney favorites such as "Snow White" and "The Little Mermaid" to seasonal A zombie novel with heart and brains B Y MORGAN HALL C o EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Written in 2011 by Isaac Marion, "Warm Bodies" is a comedic and romantic love story about a zombie who falls head over brains in love with a mortal girl. The main character, R, who can't remember his real name or how he became a zfcmbie, has been spending possibly years in the confines of an airport, which he and hundreds of other zombies call home and have formed a community. R is different than his fellow zombies and has developed a unique personality and strives to figure out his purpose in life. Not being able to hold long thoughts down or speak words with more than three syllables, R personally enjoys riding the airport escalators for hours or spending time with his friend and fel- low zombie M. R and M also take occasional trips to the outside city to hunt and feast on the brains and bodies of the "Living/' which R is not particularly found of. On one trip, R and his fellow zombiesfinda small group of the living and begin feasting. As he starts consuming one man's brains, he sees these vivid memories from that man's life and feels this deep connection to that man's girlfriend, Julie, which he falls in love with. During their time together R, slowly begins to transform himself and starts to break away from the typical zombie tendencies and changes those around him to become more human like. "Warm Bodies" is an easy read, with a great love story from start to finish -with a killer ending. It's a novel that will put life and death in perspective and will al- low the reader to see that just because you are a zombie doesn't mean you have to act like one. Be warned, this book is not for the faint of heart due to its graphic nature and harsh language. "Warm Bodies" will also be a major motion picture set to hit theaters Feb. 1, starring Nicholas Hoult and Teresa Palmer. Reel clips from the film 'Warm Bodies' byTlmMcGraw Classic country singer, Tim McGraw | will be releasing his twelfth album this February to his country loving fans, j For those of you love country songs be prepared to hear some "new country" tale-telling, beats that you c an sing along to as you drive. The Cougars den: local hangout spots to hang out with friends on the weekends SENIOR STAFF WRITER A good read: 'Warm Bodies' themes like "The Year without Santa Claus" which was performed at the end of November to early December. There are five shows a year. Usual times are Thursday and Fridays at 7:30 p.m. and weekends at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Tickets are available in person, either in advance at the Community Center information desk or at the door the day of. - ., Located in Civic Center," right across from the San Marcos Public Library, the Center of the Arts of San Marcos puts together plays for the community at reasonable prices. It's walking distance away from campus, and only a couple steps from the Sprinter stop "San Marcos Civic Center", making it an easy activity to plan. Theater West was founded with the purpose of encouraging creative development for the youth of San Marcos. Auditions are any day from 5 - 8 p.m. for those between 7 and 17 years of age. You can find the audition application online. Upcoming productions include: "The Little Mermaid": Feb. 14,15,16,17 • "A Bad Day in Shootersville": April 4,5,6,7 "Rapunzel- A Hairy Tale": May 16,17,18,19 Tickets: $10 Adult $7 Youth, Senior, Student For more information and more upcoming productions and auditions, visit www.San-marcos .net under Community service, parks and recreations The comic book corner:'¡ZOMBIE' best to have a normal life. Recently something has been stirring up the peaceful As the release of the town and it may give Gwen "Warm Bodies" movie the answers she has about grows closer, zombie enthu- her previous life. siasts can get their undead fix with Vertigo Comics' 'iZombie." First published in 2010 and nominated in 2011 for the Eisner Award for Best New Series, the 28-issue series is now in four volumes for easy reading and collecting. The story focuses Writer Chris Roberson, on Gwen, a zombie living who worked on Fables in Oregon. She has the ap- spin-offs pearance of a normal human "Jack of "FCinderella," atnd ables," and woman, but strangely works iconic Laufa Allreds uhe se at a cemetery and does her their talents to tell Gwen's B Y FAITH ORCINO CARTOONIST story. While the setting is in modern times, the series goes through events before Gwen and beyond. It even touches on the development of some monsters like ghosts, vampires and, of course, zombies. This then hipts what other characters and creatures Gwen will encounter. Roberson's intriguing plots filled with mystery and action wonderfully goes well with the Allreds' eye-popping art style, which Allreds won the 2012 Eisner Award for Best Coloring during the past San Diego International Comic-Con. For more information, visit vertigocomics. com or stop by your local comic shop. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 bowling foreign language hacking Halloween Malala Yousatzai physical abuse pre-pharmacy society Recyclemania sports spring 2013 unit cap https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/91cd6fac64b6c0d311983df27e34cffc.pdf 11aa49fc6a2b254e1f7bdc644238f4dd PDF Text Text CHRONICLE THE C O U G A R ISSUE 2 W EDNESDAY V OLUME X LI F EBRUARY 6/2013 CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN MARCOS, INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER F IND U S O NLINE w ww.csusmchronide.com Friend us o n F acebook F ollow us o n T witter Email us at* csusm.cougarchronide@gmail.com Slate election and other changes to A SI elections sure to spark competition changes made in the Rules Committee were the changes to election code so that the As one election winds minimum GPA requirement down, another starts up. moved from a 2.0 to a 2.5, There were many changes the change to grant candimade regarding the rules of dates the ability to campaign the 2013 ASI elections, they in the UVA/Quad area upon were discussed and altered receiving permission of the when the Associate Student, director of the facilities, as Inc. Rules Committee met well as a change to allow last semester. Many of these candidates to run together on changes include candidate's a "slate" and that the maxieligibility as well as running mum amount a campaign can on a "slate," a new approach spend was raised from $150 that is being tested this year. to $500. Q: How does the GPA reThe Cougar Chronicle interviewed current ASI quirement affect students President Scott Silviera to running for ASI positions? get a closer look as to what A: The GPA requirement students can expect for this affects students running for years elections. ASI positions in that it raises Question: What are some the bar for qualifications. By changes the Rules Commit- having a higher GPA requiretee decided for this year? ment, we are hoping to have Answer: The biggest candidates who have a high B Y JULIANA STUMPP S PORTS A & E EDITOR 3 - This issues "Athlete Spotlight" features C SUSM pitcher Terranee Buchanan. Read about how passionate he is about the game he loves. F EATURES U P D Beat: H ow students stay safe seph Deragisch. When visiting the University Police Department's webAs college students, safety site at csusm.edu/police/, stuon campus is an immediate dents will find the vision and concern for students, staff mission of UPD, Emergency and parents. Management and video inSince the recent shoot- formation of safety precauings in the U.S., students are tions to take when at school taught to take extra safety or in a workplace. There is precautions to ensure their a database where members well-being, since being a stu- of the community can idendent on any campus creates tify and gain information on an immediate vulnerability registered sex offenders, as provided by Megan's Law. to potential danger. With the recent recognition Students will find informaof CSUSM as the safest four- tion on RAD, information year-uniyersity in California of rape aggression defense, by Stateuni_ along with safet versity.com, « Z r m & d \ m ' f a m o n ? tips for date we may my studies without rape drugs wonder what and campus law enforcemy safety safety. ment pracbeing threatened" UPD oftices to keep - Joseph Deragisch fers an esour campus cort service safe. On Nov. 4, 2011, CSUSM between the hours of dusk experienced a gun scare, and dawn to escort students prompting the University from campus buildings, Police Department to send parking lots, immediate bus out emergency notifications stops and areas adjacent consisting of emails, text campus property. Along with messages and voice mails their escort service, UPD promptly alerting students to offers defensive driving lock and barricade entrances courses, a critical response and exits on campus. Out of unit and ride-along opportuthe 9,700 students enrolled nities for students interested fall 2011,4,000 students are in observing the duties and signed up for the emergency responsibilities experienced by officers. notification system. To utilize these services Since then, the University Police Department has taken offered by CSUSM and get extra precaution regarding information regarding safety on campus, please visit the safety of students. "I feel very safe at CSUSM. UPD's website at csusm.edu/ My friends tell me what goes police/services .html. Do you feel safe on campus? on at other campuses and I'm glad I can focus on my stud- Check out last issues Chroniies without my safety being cle Facebook Poll to see if your threatened," said student Jo- feelings match others. B Y MELISSA MARTINEZ N EWS EDITOR 4 - As you make plans for Valentine's Day, read here about a more meaningful way t o spend this romantic day. And 5 - Hungry? Read "Jessie's Reci- pe C orner" o r this issue's "Res- taurant Beat" where w e visit the Money Pit. O PINION 6 - W hether in a relationship o r single, do you have that Valentine's Day "feel?" Read one writ- ers opinion on how Valentine's day is more than just a day of love. And W e did a Facebook poll on the issue of a w et vs dry campus. D o you think C SUSM is ready for a transition towards a w et campus? See how C SUSM voted. 7 - " For your Entertainment" is back once again with a great selection of show movie and T V suggestions. Read all about " Good W ill Hunting" and "American H orror Story." And 8 - Looking for a new kind of love story movie? Read about the top films that are perfect for Valentine's Day that you probably have never seen. •KssssifflBB February 20 The ASI Board of Directors enough GPA that they can handle the work of the Board of Directors without having to worry about their grades dropping, since being a student comes first with student leadership. Photo courtesy of http://www Q: Can you explain the A: The process for runprocess of running for ASI? ning for an ASI position is Is the presidential position very simple. We will send more difficult to obtain? out notifications throughout Are there more require- campus two weeks before ments and/or qualifications the deadline to submit your ELECTION CONTINUED ON 2 than other positions? Associated Students, Inc. aims at creating a positive campus experience B Y MELISSA MARTINEZ NEWS EDITOR Whether students are just beginning their academic career at CSUSM or are ready to check into their furthering education, it is never too late to become involved on campus. Associated Students, Inc. (ASI), student government on campus, aims to empower students, giving them a voice on campus as well as providing student advocates. Along with their mission statement of "Serves, Engages and Empowers Students," ASI offers core values in promoting advocacy, communication, diversity, efficiency, social justice, visionary and unity throughout campus. ASI also works through the Gender Equity Center which values feminism and creativity and The LGBTQA Pride Center, providing a community of support and mentorship for LGBTQA students, staff, faculty and allies. The Campus Activity Board (CAB) aims at pro- viding school spirit through campus-wide events geared to creating an inclusive community through students. Cultural Events Specialist for CAB Kat Atienza was inspired to join ASI from her high school experience being involved in ASB. "I've been a member of ASI CAB for two years now and it has helped me grow so much. From my organization skills to communication skills to planning events," said Atienza. "Importantly, all the training that comes along with being a member of ASI helped me understand more about Social Justice and the need for it on this campus. Being in ASI helped me become a better advocate for students. I want their voices to be heard." ASI's goals for this semester are to continue empowering students and be advocates. In promoting events as A IMS CONTINUED ON 2 �2 ^ ¡r^s^con, News Editor: AIMS CONTINUED FROM I well as social justice (an important piece in creating an inclusive campus) ASI sheds a positive light on campus. Along with many events throughout the semester, ASI has a variety of socializing opportunities for students to enjoy. From free movie nights and U-Hour events to the highly attended Undie Run, ASI aims at engaging students in socializing, networking and enjoying their time on campus. "ASI advocates for students. We want students to be able to express their concerns or opinions. While 2 /7 Frontiers In Sdence Noon - 1 p.m.. Science Hall 2, 242 Frontiers in Science (FIS) brings to campus the latest in innovative research in the STEM disciplines with guest speakers from local industry and college campuses as well as C SUSM students and faculty. THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY promoting awareness of issues that this campus faces as well as providing different programming that benefits the students. The presence of ASI on this campus is essential and at the end of the day, we are here for the students," said Atienza. "As an ASI CAB member, we hope that all the students enjoy and benefit from all the different programming we host on and off campus. Whether it is a social,cultural, issues, or a community service event. I hope CAB's events shed a positive light on this campus for the students." Photo courtesy of ASI ELECTION FROM I formal application with your intent to run for a certain position. Then, you must participate in at least one election event, or submit a campaign video. After two weeks of formal campaigning there is one. week of online elections after which the winner is announced. Running for ASI President is the same as running for any other position. There aré the same requirements, and qualifications needed for the position, but since it is the highest position, it is generally the students who have a set of qualifications they Father Gregory Boyle, the Executive Director of Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles, will speak about his work with female and male gang members at Homeboy Industries, the largest gang prevention, intervention and suppression program in the country, as well as his recent award-wining book. Read more about this event on page 7. 2 /12 ASI'S Mardi Gras Celebration Noon - 1 p.m., U-Hall Plaza * Join A SI as they celebrate Mardi Gras! Free food and treats! I N EZ W 3 and negatives to running expect. Q: Running on a slate was on a slate? never available to students A: Since we have never before, why the change? done slates before, it is hard A: The reason why we to tell what positives or negchanged the rules to allow atives running on a slate will candidates to run on slates have for a candidate All we is because it made the most know is that now candidates sense to the board. Before, at least have the option to run students from the same club together if they so choose. or organization could not Q: What do you hope the say who thpy were voting new changes will bring to for let alone campaign with the process of running for someone else. This did not positions on ASI? make sense to us since many A: We hope that these new clubs would lump candidates changes will create more together anyway while the competition in the elections, candidates were not allowed and spark new creativity in to say anything. ways students campaign. Q: What are the positives Voter turnout for ASI elec- A A # ^ tions is always extremely low, so we hope that by having more people running, campaigning together, in new places, and by giving the candidates more freedom in this process that more students will be aware and invested in choosing who will represent them in their student government. Applications for an ASI position will be available on Feb. 13,2013. Election week is planned for Mar. 25 - 28. For more information about electoral positions and to view the new elections code visit csusm.edu/asi/bod/asielections Cougar communication B Y KARLA REYES SENIOR STAFF WRITER START RAISING THE BAR. The Cougar Chronicle partners with the Office of Communication to provide timely newsworthy information for students. START COMMANDING ATTENTION, Presidents Report to The Community. On Feb. 7, President Karen Haynes will host the ninth annual Report to the Community. She will 2 /7 International Coffee Hour cover our campus' accomplishments and future goals. It is expected to host 500 people. Some of Noon - 1 p.m., the guests include Chambers of commerce, memTukwut Courtyard Come enjoy a campus tradi- bers of nonprofit organizations and Governor Jerry tion. Meet people from around Brown. the world, discuss, travel and It will be an interesting speech due to all the reinternational issues, and grab cent growth CSUSM has experienced the past sesome free coffee and snacks. mesters and because of all our plans to continue expanding. 2/11 Father Boyle 6 - 9 p.m., Clarke 113 6 ,2013 P Senior Class Gift The graduating senior class, alongside the Board of Directors (BOD) decided that they would like to strengthen the tradition of a "senior class gift," going about it in a unique way. Starting an emergency fund for students, BOD decided it was more beneficial than the traditional gifts such as benches; They hope that this will help financial alleviate students who for unforeseen events, like afloodor iire, need financial help start their semester at CSUSM Anyone can donate, students, community members, faculty and staff. They suggest $20.13 in honor of the Class of 2013, but anything helps. This campaign began in 2011 and has be growing ever since. The Senior Class Gift Campaign (SCGC) student committee, hopes that by starting this they can build a culture of philanthropy on campus. For more information visit their website csusm.edu/giving/ START HIGHER S TART O NE rE PBHB TAE S T I kcEUEWfia ADD STRENGTH TO YOUR CLASS SCHEDULE! ENROLL IN A MILITARY SCIENCE CLASS! T O FIND O UT MORE ABOUT LEADERSHIP AND» OFFICERSHIP CONTACT ^ N ENROLLMENTIIFICER TODAY AT 619-594-1236 OR VISIT armyrotc.sdsu.edu/. »fites Army. 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A: It's been fantastic for only being part of the squad for a semester so far. We have a great coaching staff and a talented group on the field. Q: In what ways do you think you have improved? A: Coach Clements has brought a whole new approach to my attention with fine focus and details that I probably wouldn't have even thought about before. He teaches in a way [that] allows you to simplify the game. Q: What are some of your goals for this season? A: I 'm actually undergoing season ending surgery on my throwing shoulder. But I still plan on supporting my team from the dugout and passing on all my knowledge to the younger guys who I will be playing on thefieldwith next year. Q: What is your favorite thing about baseball? A: It's a thinking man's game; it's the only sport that the defense has control of the tempo. Plus the length of a normal baseball season give you plenty of opportunities to redeem yourself since a successful baseball player only gets 3 hits out of every 10 at bats. Q: Who has motivated you the most in your career? A: My head coach from high school. He was the first person to plant the idea in my head that I can play at a collegiate and professional level. That year the Kansas City Royals in the Major League Draft took me in the Photo courtesy of http:// www.csusmcougars.com 48th round in 2008.1 chose to go to school and get an education with a little guidance from Coach Giaime. Q: Do you see baseball as part of your future after college? A: I definitely do see basébail in my future. I still talk with Major League scouts along with having some ties with scouts in Japanese Professional Baseball as well. If neither of these routes work out in my favor I plan on coaching high school baseball at Del Norte High School in San Diego. Q: What is the best adr vice you have ever received from a coach/parent/etc? A: Coach Giaime said something to me when [I was a] junior in high school as I sat at his dinner table in his home. "Do the right thing when no one's watching, [it's the] mark of good character." C SUSM Baseball sweeps Concordia Photo by: Anne Hall Scorching men's basketball winning streak reaches double digits B y A LEX FRANCO S PORTS E DITOR The past two weeks of men's basketball has been more of the same of what we have corile to expect from Coach Jim Saia and the Cougars. The team began a three game stretch on Jan. 23 in a road game against Point Loma Nazarene, which the cougars won 81-64, shooting an astounding 50 percent from the field and hitting 7 three pointers to outpace the Sea Lions of PLNU. Point guard Danny Redmon led all CSUSM scorers with 16 points and 3 assists. Joining Redmon in the double-digit department were forward Jacob Ranger and guard A J . Gaspora scoring 15 and 13 points, respectively. Two days later on Jan. 25, the Cougars hosted UC Santa Cruz in front of a capacity and loud crowd at Mira Costa College. The Banana Slugs kept the game close for the first half as they only trailed the Cougars by 8 at halftime, CSUSM would allow UCSC to stay in the game long when they opened the second half with a run that led to a 31 point lead midway through the second half and never looked back cruising to victory in a blowout and winning the game, 99-56 for their tenth straight victory. Quincy Lawson was the standout performer in the match with 12 points and 12 rebounds, recording the first double-double of the season for any CSUSM player. The game also featured every player on the roster registering a score for the second game in a row and five CSUSM players scoring in double digits. Danny Redmon once again led the team with 19 points followed by Jose Rivera with 15 points. The 43-point margin of victory and 99 points scored overall were both school program records at the time, until the Cougars played their next game. The final game of January proved to be a special one indeed as the Cougars' had a record night for the second straight game trouncing the visiting La Sierra 11171 in front of another large home crowd. The 111 points scored, obliterates the previous school record for total points scored which was set the previous game against UCSC. The 40-point margin of victory fell short of the school record of 43, also set in the previous game. The Cougars came out swinging right from the get go, jumping out on a 12-4 run within minutes of the opening tip-off forcing an early timeout called by La Sierra. CSUSM was up as many as 24 in the first half leading to a 60-38 first half lead at the break. The second half saw much of the same as the cougars kept the pedal to metal and piled the points on, leading by as many as 44 towards the waning minutes of the game . The men's basketball team continued its phenomenal shooting performances over the past few games with another great night of shooting, making 52 percent of their shots taken frorfi the field. Quncy Lawson scored 18 points to lead all scorers in the contest on 9-13 shooting, with 6 rebounds and 2 blocks and 2 steals. A J . Gaspora continued his hot shooting with another double-digit performance, scoring 17 points on. 7-11 shooting and 3-6 from 3-point range. •The games high point was Adam Alfaro's stretch in the second half, where he wouldn't be denied and sunk 4 three point shots in a row on his way to a season high 15 points. Danny Redmon contributed great point guard play, dishing out 9 assists to his teammates, marking it yet another game where all players scored a. point and six players scored in the double digits. The win was the Cougars eleventh in a row and 14 of their last 15 games. The Cougars take to the road for their nextfivegames and won't return home until the final game of the season on Saturday Feb. 23 when they take on Bethesda at Mira Costa college at 7:30 p.m. T HE H E A R T B E A T : Organ donation, giving the gift of life B Y CURTIS BOVEE SENIOR STAFF W RITER Cai State San Marcos baseball team beat No. 11 Concordia in both games of a doubleheader, 4-3 and 5-4, to complete a three-game sweep in its opening series of the 2013 season on Saturday Feb. 2 at the CSUSM Baseball Field. CSUSM; returns to action on Friday, Feb. 8 against Chapman at home. The first pitch is set for 2 p.m. Photos by Anne Hall If you could help 50 people, would you? According to the National Institutes of Health, experts say that organs from one person can save or help up to 50 people. Sadly, there is still overwhelming need for donors. Currently, over 118,000 people are waiting for an organ. Of those 118,000 people, 18 will die each day. Astonishingly, one organ donor can save up to eight lives. The first successful organ transplant was a kidney transplant performed in 1954 between two identical twins. According to the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network, there have been about 559,000 organ transplantations to date. Considering the overwhelming need, this is not enough; Furthermore, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2.5 million people die per year in the U.S. alone. Imagine if just 10 percent of these people were organ donors. Don't let the myths surrounding organ donation hinder you from becoming a donor: -Because you are an organ donor does not mean hospital staff will not work as hard to save your life. -Organ and tissue donation does not affect your appearance for a funeral. -You are never too old to donate. -You might think your health stinks; however, chances are pretty slim that your organs would be rejected. To be an organ donor is easy. Simply fill a form on the DMV website and you're finished. Can you really think of a justifiable reason not to donate? Take 5 minutes of your time and sign up to save a life. �4 Features Editor: Katlin Sweeney cougarchron.features@gmail.com THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 'One Billion Rising' A m ore meaningful Valentine's B Y RYAN D OWNS SENIOR STAFF W RITER & B Y K ATUN SWEENEY FEATURES EDITOR One in three women on the planet will be raped or beaten in her lifetime. One billion women violated is an atrocity. One billion women dancing is a revolution. With this intriguing premise provided on the CSUSM website by the Gender Equity Center, One Billion Rising is an event that leaps off the page. This worldwide movement seeks to end violence and gender discrimination through raising awareness. If you are a student that is looking for something a bit more meaningful to take part in on Valentine's Day, you are in luck, because the movement is coming to CSUSM. The One Billion Rising event will be held from 11 a.m.to 1 p.m. on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14. in front of the library. "Most women suffer abuse or death at the hands of someone who claims th&t they love them. That's why Eve Ensler, the creator of the world-famous Vagina Monologues, came up with the idea of the event on Valentine's Day, which is a day when everyone typically thinks of things like romance and love," Gender Equity Center Director Lea Burgess-Carland said. One Billion Rising brings together hundreds of millions of women from all over the globe so that they can take a day to march, dance and stand for an end to violence towards women. It is an enormous program that does not occur in just one location, and there are centers all over the world where celebrations are being held, including in San Diego. "It's important to bring this event to CSUSM because women in their college years are at the highestriskfor sexual assault. Even one woman sufferingfromsexual assault is too many for me," Gender Violence Educator Raven Gates said. As part of the event, women all over the school will leave their classes and attend a large dance in Kellogg Circle, after which busses will 4 FEBRUARY Day FEATURES Greek Beat: Sigma Chi F raternity l ooking f o r n e w 1 BILLION m e m b e r s f or u pcoming s emester B Y KATLIN SWEENEY ARE YOU RISING? W E CAN'T GET TO ONE BILLION WITHOUT YOU. FEATURES EDITOR • JOIN US NOW! • Photo courtesy of http://onebillionrising.org arrive to transport any interested parties to San Diego to take part in the festivities there. "This is something that connects women all over the world. It's exciting because it's symbolic not just here, as something that we are doing in solidarity. It is all over the world and is spreading positive energy. And not only will dancing for this cause bring awareness, but it is a lot of fun," Burgess-Carland said. "The silence has to be broken, with students and everyone, taking that first step towards making a change," 6 ,2013 Gates said. For those interested in participating in the dance practices for the event or would like to get involved somehow, pick up a pledge sheet in the Gender Equity Center. You can also visit their website at http://www. csusm.edu/geneq/homeJitml or check out the Gender Equity-Center on Facebook. Their goal is to get at least fifty participants, practices for the dance occurring every Tuesday and Thursday from noon, to 1 p jn., all being welcome to attend and participate. For students looking for a fraternity that not only values work in the community but having fun and making friends, Sigma Chi is the right place. Over the month of February, Sigma Chi will be hosting countless events that are open to any interested students. Whether you are involved in Greek Life or not, it is a great opportunity to meet new people and have a good time. For students interested in partaking in more casual events, they can attend one of Sigma Chi's game nights. From 4 to 6 p m. on Feb. 12, they will host Booming With Fun. New recruits for the fraternity can go to Boomers park with current members and have fun. Students must providetheir own transportation for departures. From 5 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 19, they will host an on-campus game night. All members and new recruits will gather in a room to play Xbox and board games. From 6 to 8 p jn. on Feb. 21, they will have their Laser Tag event. Those interested in going will go with Sigma Chi to Invasion Laser Tag on San Marcos Blvd. to play. For students interested in events that are more serious, Sigma Chi has scheduled a hike and a volunteer opportunity. From 9 to 11 a.m. on Feb. 16, as part of their "Giving Back" program, they will be conducting volunteer work in Vista with the Boys and Girls Club. The Hiking event will be from 8 to 10 a.m. on Feb. 18 on Discovery Creek Trail in San Marcos. Anyone is invited to join in these two events, not just new recruits. To get more information on Sigma Chi or any of their other events scheduled for the Spring 2013 semester, check out the Sigma Chi Info night on Feb. 11 from 5 to 7 p jn. in Commons 206. Changes in student leadership W e l c o m e t h e n e w O r i e n t a t i o n D i r e c t o r s in S L L B Y JULIANA STUMPP A & E EDITOR For many of us, our first campus experience was orientation, when we first figured out the struggles and frustrations of signing up for classes. Although we quickly came to reality with some college procedures, it was a new beginning that paved our way to where we are now. In the Fall 2012 semester, Rachel Quam and Joseph Sandoval were honored with the positions of Orientation Team Directors for the 2013-2014 school year. They discuss with the Cougar Chronicle their game plan for the new yedr, as well as the benefits of Student Life and Leadership (SLL). Question: What campus organizations are you involved in? Joseph Sandoval: I am involved in Orientation team and Sigma Alpha Epsilori. I am also a SSS and OTRES student. Rachel Quam: I am currently involved with Orientation Team. I also live on campus at the University Village Apartments and work at The Clarke as a student assistant. Q: How has the SLL office inspired you on campus? JS: I see it as a safe space for individuals who excel at different attributes or factors of leadership and is given an opportunity for action and practice- of leadership with the right mentorship. SLL has the right people with best intentions and support that everyday I walk into that office I can't help but [to] smile and say "this is all for me, the student". It's an office that embodies and puts in action the development gained, for me, by joining a leadership organization and getting connected with the people in the SLL office and the individuals associated with O-Team. This office has propelled me into the world of student leadership and I know that it can only go up from here. Q: What do you hope to bring to the SLL office as Orientation Directors? JS: With SLL I hope to inspire the next group of leaders and to develop not just "The Student Life and numbers but leaders of high Leadership Office has quality. With my co-director inspired me to become the and the amazing team and person I am today" supervisor Jennie Goldman I - Rachel Quam hope to leave my mark within Orientation Team and the of leaders and programs that SLL office. enable students to ultimately RQ: As an Orientation Didevelop into strong leaders, rector, I hope to bring a new remarkable role models, and sense of leadership to the influential contributors of campus. I believe I have our schools future and spirit. a drive to be an influential RQ: The Student Life and student leader and leave my Leadership Office has in-, mark on the Orientation Dispired me to become the rector position and the camperson I am today. From a pus in general. Helping new leadership standpoint, SLL students and families get achas opened many doors for quainted with the CSUSM me. When I attended the Community is a passion that LEAD Retreat in the spring drove me to want to do more of my freshman year, I nev- for Orientation Team. I know er thought I would become that Joe and I will have many such a passionate student successes, in this office, beleader on campus. Joining cause we are both passionate the Orientation Team has individuals and we bring that created such a love for my passion each and every day university that could only be we step in the office. S TART Y O U R California State University San Marcos Extended Learning is now offering a number of degree and certificates that lead to jobs, as well as personal enrichment courses. FREE PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, F EBRUARY 23 10:00 AM TO 2:00PM THE MCMAHAN H OUSE 333 S .TWIN OAKS V ALLEY ROAD SAN MARCOS, CA 92096 F REE PARKING 760-750-4020 • Join usfor the celebration - meet Crash the Cougar; leam about our programs, speak with Academic Advisors and Financial Aid officers and enjoy refreshments. w w w . csusm. ed u/el C alifornia S t a t e U niversity SAN MARCOS E xtenaed Le£rning �FEATURES T H E C OUGAR C HRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 , 2 0 1 3 How N OT to do Valentine's day those unreasonably high expectations. & KIA WASHINGTON Unless the relationship STAFF WRITER • is solid and committed, we wouldn't give in to pressure Valentine's; Day is on the to move up levels in the rehorizon, and of course the lationship, and this includes butterflies and other semi-: proposals. We suggest that romantic things are suddenly people don't get engaged unabundant in the air. til the idea of a life commitAnd for this article, of ment is discussed between course, we would like to play the parties involved, not the harsh roles of Cupid's made simply on a somewhat not-so-heavenly attendants. romantic whim. Trust us, it Now, we understand the op- won't be so romantic when portunity that arises, and that that's the only foundation of there are so niany possibili- a new level in the relationties and* we cannot possibly ship. _ .. tell you how to do ValenHere are some small things: tine's Day right. But we can Don't go to a place that try to prevent you from do- has a drive thru to celebrate. ing it horribly wrong. Unless that is a sentimental First of all, you shouldn't thing, it's probably not going heavily involve text mes- to set a good mood for the saging, because that is such rest of the day. an impersonal way of comDon't go all out but don't municating. And, as we all exactly go cheap. Though the know, it is horrible to use thought may count, somethat as both the catalyst and times a visual or tactile reend of events. Could you minder would be endearing. imagine how lost the impliDon't be reckless. Sure, it cations and emotions are in may be a good day for a date, asking someone out over text but unless you're both thrillor, worse.. .breaking up with seekers, I wouldn't suggest them. extreme events simply to Don't be secretive about make the day memorable . Valentine's Day to the point Don't think of those sappy, it would be considered cryp- romantic dates like the ones tic. You know that gets the you see in the lovey-dovey expectations up, and we movies. Chances are, you're doubt anyone can live up to not the only one thinking of BY KEANDRE WILLIAMS-CHAMBERS COPY EDITOR Restaurant for your buck Beat: Money Pit, the best bang B Y A LEX F RANCO SPORTS EDITOR • On the corner of Mission Avenue in San Marcos lies a building that most people would likely pass by and not notice. This green and white painted building, which at first appears to be a bank, is none other than San Marcos' very own Money Pit restaurant. The Money Pit is a traditional American fast food restaurant. It serves classic staples; among them are cheeseburgers, which can be stacked high with four patties and four slices of American cheese. The menu also offers a plethora of other American classic restaurant favorites such as sandwiches with anything you can dream of inside, salads loaded to the brim, chicken strips, hot dogs, corn dogs, handscooped milk shakes and everything in between. "We come here because it's amazing food at an unbeatable price. I would say it's right up there with In-N-Out Burger as far as taste goes," two customers, who frequently visit the restaurant regularly, said. Money Pit really takes its name to heart when it comes to restaurant decor. They have literally decorated every inch of the dining room with anything and everything money or financially related, from the floors covered with coins to the walls full of movie posters related to money and old American antiques. Thè atmosphere#4gjCorand food gets you in the door, but it is the service at The Money Pit that keeps you coming back again and again. Once you order your food and get your drink, sit down and let the staff at Money Pit bring your order to you, tableside, something not often seen at most fast food restaurants. There are plenty of reasons that Money Pit is a must-go place to eat, but it's up to you to go in and see for yourself why this is the only Money Pit around, and for good reason. Money Pit is open everyday from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p jn. and is located at 1360 £ . Mission Road in San Marcos, phone number (760) 743-7775. it, so it might be nice to think just a smidge out of the box to save yourself the problem of booked-solid restaurants and events. Don't throw things up in the air. If you're intending to do something for Valentine's Day, at least make some sort of plan for the day. Don't wing it just because spontaneity is romantic. There is a possibility that things just won't work out, and it woyldn't look like the thought that should count was put into the day. We also cannot stress it enough to not use this day as a cover for ulterior motives. Regardless of the level of intelligence of your somewhat-significant other, no one enjoys being played for benefit of another's fiilfilled desires. Keep both parties involved in mind, and always make certain that everything is done out of true and honest feelings, not just obligation. 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(800) 825-5278 w ww.apu.edu/explore/education g raduatecenter@apu.edu AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY God First Since 1899 HA AZUSA I HIGH DESERT I INLAND EMPIRE I LOS ANGELES I MURRIETA ORANGE COUNTY I SAN DIEGO I VENTURA COUNTY I ONLINE là �The 'feel' of Valentine's Day BY KEANDRE W ILLIAMS-CHAMBERS C OPY EDITOR C urrently t he possession, consumption o r sale o f alcoholic beverages o n California S tate U niversity San M arcos p roperty is prohibited unless approved by t he President of t he campus o r his/her designee. W e a s k e d : D o y ou think C S U S M is b etter remaining as a d ry campus o r d o y ou think t hat C S U S M should c onsider a transition t owards a w et campus? Transition t owards a R emain a d ry campus w et campus E ditors' t opics: a lcohol o n campus CSUSM has just been ranked the safest California university again, but some possible contributing factors to explain that could be the fact that we have an alcohol-free campus. Alcohol on campus could either drastically change our campus* safety and reputation or be an added benefit to " fun times'' on campus and draw more students. The Cougar Chronicle's editors weigh in on whether or not they think CSUSM should allow alcohol on campus. campus. -News Editor Melissa Martinez We should have a wet campus because school gets hectic and a drink at the end of the day could really do us all some good. Being a wet campus will create more of a campus life and have a better student life than what we have already. It will also drive more attendance at campus events because alcohol will be served and it can be very easily regulated because nothing drives students to events more than free food I believe that while than alcoholic beverages. CSUSM is still expanding, -Sports Editor we should remain a dry camAlex Franco pus. Our campus is small and Straying from a 'dry camunfortunately we've already pus' is not the best idea. Ofhad multiple deaths due to ten times alcohol is some-/ drinking. We are a small uni- thing that is blamed for versity, usually campuses be- instigating some of the probcome wet after they've been lematic situations that colestablished physically and lege students get themselves academically. I don't believe into. Everyone is entitled to we are ready to take the re- their own opinions about alsponsibility of legal drinking cohol and whether or not it is on campus. College students worth consuming. However, do not drink responsibly and its presence on campus is I don't believe our school not a necessity. If a person is is ready for more tragedy. going to college in order to College is about obtaining a become educated and earn degree, not social drinking. I their degree, then their focus think we need to focus on re- should be on that. Having alsponsible drinking and avoid cohol available too close to as many tragedies as pos- campus can become more of sible. If you're 21 and want a distraction than a benefit, a beer, there are multiple which ultimately defeats the bars around San Marcos. We desire for its presence. -Features Editor don't need to bring alcohol to Katlin Sweeney In light o f the fact that CSUSM was just ranked (again) the safest California university, it would not be a wise idea to allow alcohol on campus. As it is, I am sure a good part of the reason why we are the safest California university is because we have no alcohol anywhere around. I know that the crime rate would probably go up if alcohol were to be allowed, andjthe number of DUI's on campus and the surrounding areas would most definitely go up. Alcohol on campus is a bad idea and I hope they don't allow it. -Opinion Editor Jessie Gambrell I think CSUSM should be a wet campus. After all we are college students and this is our time to experiment. We have the University Police Department to protect us. Just because a school is considered a "wet campus" doesn't mean that studentswon't be getting carded. We are all here to get degrees and work hard for our future but drinking with friends has always been a college past time that the school should embrace. I don't encourage drinking for everyone but for those that do, I 'm sure it would be favored. -A & E Editor Juliana Stump C OUGAR C HRONICLE S TAFF E DITORS-IN-CHIEF Kristin Melody & Morgan Hall DESIGN EDITOR A & E EDITOR Juliana Stumpp C OPY EDITOR Morgan Hall Keandre Williams-Chambers N E W S EDITOR D ISTRIBUTION M ANAGER Melissa Martinez S P O R T S EDITOR Jessie Gambrell S ALES R EP Alex Franco Rogers Jaflfarian F EATURES EDITOR C ARTOONISTS Katlin Sweeney O PINION EDITOR Jessie Gambrell Faith Orcino A CADEMIC A DVISOR Pam Kragen P HOTOGRAP'HERS Anne Hall S TAFF Alfredo Aguilar Curtis Bovee Ryan Downs Jason Gonzales Karia Reyes Alison Seagle Kia Washington Surprisingly, it is that time of year. It has subtly taken us all by storm, and a great deal of us are at a loss for how to feel about this lovey-dovey celebration. But what should we feel? How many of us actually remember the history of Valentine's Day? To be quite honest, I know very little other than speculation and what I 've been told. Nonetheless, each and every description I 've heard involves "love" to a degree, and is often more keen on romantic love. Doing a broad online search, I 've discovered tidbits of information. There are many claims that the day is a celebration of Saint Valentine, patron saint of love, young people and happy marriages whose feast day is on Feb. 14. Some say that it involves a pre-Roman fertility festival that encompassed three days, taking place for the purging of evil spirits and deeds through sacrifice and blessings. Others involve theories of its fabrication into the capital world to ensure economic strength in an otherwise "dry spell" of holidays. What really gets me is the general agitation and apathy that is felt towards Val- entine's Day in the modern day-and-age. People regard it with disdain when they are without one to call their own, or with anxiety when romantically involved with another. There is stress all around, brought on by the almost unreal expectations. Let's be honest. For those of you who have a significant other, you may say that this day is not all that important, but this day has some amount of observance simply in the essence it gives o ff. It's the so-called day of love, so of course some people expect at least some opportunistic displays of love on this day. And J can imagine there is a good amount of disappointment when or if it doesn't happen. As for all the happily single people, and those who profess this day to be "Singles Awareness Day," I think the resentment has something to do with it, I mean, come on. Whose day wouldn't be considerably brightened some sudden and unprovoked proclamation of love on a momentous day? I can honestly say my world would tilt on its axis if that happened to me. I stand in my belief that this is simply a slightly more special day because of the heavy - emotional overtones everywhere. I can't ignore it; it's quite impossible. I can imagine that many times throughout the day, I 'll be greeted by unrealisticallyshaped cardio organs, sickening shades of pink and red and people being, as I said, lovey-dovey all over the place. Ah, h ow.. .lovely. That being said, Valentine's Day is a day in recognition by many people across the country and, furthermore, around the world. I can't deny its existence, and have little reason to be at odds against it for anything other than my own personal reasons. But I 've yet to decide whether I want to bahhumbug it out or play Cupid for a day. Decisions, decisions. Cougar asks: what are y our plans for Valentine's Day? John Kubik, history major: "SpeiidMg the ¿ ay with my kids* ra KB Phil Trail, sociology major: | "Avoid everyone...by the way, l9m available t hat night!* Patty Garcia:{ | g | i l "Hang out with E F my IHehds Ben & W r Jerry and watch Y reruns of whatever shows I haven't watched that week* Join our staff! W eekly meetings e very Tuesday, n oon - 12:45, C raven 3500 N o e xperience necessary SENIOR STAFF W RITER gj ! Mario Clay: j I "Go to school, have H P happy hour ét Players, f then dinner at Grand Avenue &aiv and jmaybe dancing at thè Alley* Wayne Twaddell, accounting major: "No plans* j Jessica Muñoz, j kinesiology major: "Going to make din^ ner for my boyfriend and just stay in and watch movies" i B Y ALISON SEAGLE * Kevin Conley, mk f business ma|or: V "Spend a lonely f night with my computer and a bottle of Jack" C ONTACTS csusm.cougarchronide@gmail.com cougarchron.layout@gmail.com cougarchron.news@gmail.com cougarchron.sports@gmail.com cougarchron.features@gmail.com cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com cougarchronjirts@gmail.com csusmchronicle.advertising@gmail.com Our Website: csusmchronide.com Office Phone: 760 - 750 - 6099 Office Fax: 780 - 750 - 3345 Our office is located in Craven 3500 The Cougar Chronicle is published twice a month on Wednesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes 1,500 copies across 13 stands positioned throughout die CSUSM campus. Letters to the Editor should include a first and last name and should be under 300 words, submitted via email. It is the policy ofThe Cougar Chronicle not to print anonymous letters. The Cougar Chronicle reserves the right to reject any Letter to the Editor for any reason. �A&E A & E Editor: Juliana Stumpp cougarchron.arts@gmail.com T HE COUGAR CHRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 , 2 0 1 3 THE SHU^hLE H ope mixed with motivation for change Father Boyle gives lecture t o inspire students as part of Arts & Lectures series B Y KARLA REYES SENIOR STAFF W RITER B Y K ATUN SWEENEY W ith Valentines day just a round t he c orner, y ou a re f orced FEATURES EDITOR t o find creative alternatives f or this year's Valentine's gift for that special s omeone, even if t hat s omeone is yourself Forever alone w on't seem t oo bad after y ou listen t o this "Baby Making M usic" mix. S o bust t hese tunes and add s ome hearts on t he c over and viola a sweet, budget friendly gift. " Thinkin Bout Y ou" by F rank Ocean Regardless of w ho y ou think w on Sunday's tiff w ith C hris Brown, Frank O cean s cores big w ith this number.This song is filled w ith soothing falsettos, a m ellow beat and lyrics t hat reference both nostalgia and love.This b ittersweet melody was performed a t C oachella 2012 and has m ade it t o t he Top U .K Billboard hits. " Promise" by C iara W hat can be sexier than having t he beautiful C iara tell y ou that she is willing t o commit? T he beat is a great juxtaposition of h er dance songs and h er amorous, doting side. It slows t he pace d own and really allows y ou t o reminisce about y our first love o r daydream about a future love. W ithout a doubt, this song w ill grab y ou by t hé hand. " The Z one" by T he W eeknd Feat. Drake Like most . ofTheWeeknd's songs, this collaboration is overdosing w ith sex appeal. Featured o n his second mixtape "Thursday," this song w ith D rake provides a good balance t o 7 Next week, students will be able to enjoy a lecture by noted humanitarian Father Boyle as he educates the public on the importance of compassion. "Tattoos on the Heart" is on Feb. 11 at 6 p.m. at the CSUSM Pavillion in Lot N off of Campus View Dr. One of the first events of the Arts & Lectures series scheduled for this spring, "Tattoos on the Heart" is the product of the hard work of Father Gregory Boyle. The lecture follows his journey to prevent the increase of youth either in risk of becoming or currently involved in gangs in East Los Angeles' barrio communities: He has dedicated 25 years of his life tofindingout what triggers an adolescents' desire to join a gang, and to finding ways to motivate youth to see other avenues of life for themselves. Having spoken to and worked with many of those heavily affected by gang violence, Father Boyle provides valuable insight int<* the world beyond what many people see. Since starting out in 1988, his efforts to spark change evolved into the creation of Homeboy Industries. Its existence has made a tremendous impact in the community, further contributing*to the decrease of youth involved in gangs. Besides his intervention programs, Boyle's impressive success has spanned numerous categories. His novel, "Tattoos on the Heart: The Boundless Power of Compassion," which contributes to the lecture's title, is a New York Times bestseller. In addition to this, he has been recognized for his work with at-risk youth, which earned him a spot in the California Hall of Fame. T attoos on t he H eart THE POWER OF BOUNDLESS COMPASSION Gregory Boyle Founder or Homeboy Industries For those in attendance at the "Tattoos on the Heart" lecture, Father Boyle will bring audience members stories of hope and information on an extremely impprtant topic. Students and community members that are interested in going can purchase tickets online at the Arts & Lectures portion of the CSUSM website. thé slow t empo and t he bewitching falsettos.The song is so raw and captivating, y ou will have it o n repeat. "Nice and Slow" by Usher T his song is responsible f or t he arms-length-away rule at t he middle schools dances.This track is extremely appropriate f or both Valentines Day and throwback Thursday, w ith a smooth y et catchy beat t o boot. U sher proved t o be quite t he R &B singer w ith this song, which can b e found in his second album " My W ay." " Between the sheets" by Isley Brothers T he source of countless o ther music sample, this timeless track is t he e pitome of classy and sexy, baby makin' music. It is romantic in t he smooth-talking kind of way, y et w ith just the right amount of sexy. It is so versatile that it even made an appearance in t he " Grand T heft A uto: San A ndres" v ideo game.This sông has w ith s tood t he t est of time f or a reason. T he Cougar's DenrThe Jumping Turtle is a 'jumping' place for bands B Y ALISON SEAGLE SENIOR STAFF W RITER Anyone looking for a dive bar serving up more than just your usual bowl of nuts should check out the deUcious deals The Jumping Turtle has to offer. Located on Capalina Road, right off the Rancho Santa Fe exit of the 78; The Jumping Turtle is just a hop, skip and jump away for students looking for either a quick bite For y our Entertainment ' Good W ill Hunting' and 'American H orror S tory' ing Original Screen Play (Affleck and Damon) and several critically-acclaimed honors, "Good Will Hunt"Good Will Hunting" ing" still serves the role as , Written by best friends Ben one of the greatest American Affleck and Matt Damon, the movies of all time. "American Horror Story" story centers on a troubled youth growing up without Must watch episode: Seaparents who is too intelligent for the situation he's living son 1, Episodes 4 & 5: Halin. loween I've never been so drawn After completing a complex equation that would to the suspense in a . televitake the smartest students sion program before. "American Horror Story" in the country an entire semester to soive Will Hunting offers fear, provocative (played by Damon) solves in character development and a matter of minutes during a psychological thriller that his night shift as a janitor at keep you up for nights at a time, either because you're MIT. When professors notice the so scared you can't sleep, immense intelligence that he you're glued to the screen holds, he is advised to see watching every episode or a psychologist (played by you're witnessing new charRobin Wiiliams) who shows acters unfold with the history him what possibilities his of a murder house unlike any other. Though the story Ryan gift could bring. Taking home an Academy Murphy and Brad Falchuk Award for Best Supporting created is not a pretty one, Actor (Williams), Best Writ- " the haunted house tale is :ab for lunch or a place to grab I bar also has a few drink specials, with a rotating a beer and listen to some selection of microbrew bands jam out. beers and liquors that The Jumping Turtle change depending on seaoffers daily food spesonal availability and popucials, including: slider Mondays, taco Tuesdays, larity. The Jumping Turtleeerves meatball Wednesdays, hot wing Thursdays, pizza up a wide selection of shows Fridays, burger Satur- as well, including rock, days and fajita Sundays. pop, metal, reggae and The food is not prepared comedy. Most shows start frozen but made fresh in the around 8 or 9 p.m., and kitchen. They make their tickets are usually $5 or own chips for the nachos, $10. Ah hour prior to a and the salads are huge. The show is when The Turtle il) Red Bull Thre3style U event mixes things up for San Diego college DJs B Y JASON GONZALES STAFF W RITER BY MELISSA MARTINEZ NEWS EDITOR perfectly unpredictable and each episode dives deeper into moments of a Victorian house with many secrets. If you are not sure whether "American Horror Story" will interest you, watch the first episode. I guarantee you will fall in love with this psycho-sexual thriller and the fate of those living it. starts to get "jumping." They even feature Rock Band Night on Sundays, and have several big screen TVs to catch a game. There* are also two pool tables located next to the dance floor and stage. Most shows are 21 or lder, ol( but there is a calendar on the Jumping Turtle's website, http://thejumpingturtle .com/enhancedCalendar.cfm, available to see performance details and daily specials. Being the Red Bull Thre3style Champion is considered to be a top honor amongst aspiring DJs across the world, but Red Bull Thre3style U gives student DJs the same opportunity to showcase their skills at a professional level. On Feb. 28, San Diego will host its very own Red Bull Thre3style U event at Typhoon Saloon in the heart of downtown Pacific Beach. There will be five students representing the four major universities in San Diego County. Students from CSUSM, UCSD, USD and SDSU will compete to win a $1,000 cash prize and bragging rights. At this time, CSUSM is still attempting to select a representative but one contender views Red Bull ThreSstyle U as an opportunity. "After feeling how much love and support the CSUSM community has given me these last few months, I would be honored to represent us at the upcoming Redbull Thre3style Competition in [Pacific Beach j " hopeful Edric Quintong said. Unlike other DJ battles that are based solely on technical aspects, Red Bull Thre3style U focuses on creativity and originality that seeks to find the DJ that has best perfected the true art of "rockiii' the party." Competing DJs are given 15 minutes and the challenge to play three different genres of mu sic while keeping the crowd moving. The winner is chosen based on track s election, creativity, mixing skills, stage p resence and crowd reaction. "This com- petition is more than just your ordinary DJ set downtown. It involves skill, creativity, and ultimately crowd response," Quintong said. L^A panel of high-profile individuals, including the winner of the Jan. 17 Red Bull Thre3style San Diego Sub Qualifier, will judge the event. Follow @RedBullSD or on Instagram to hear who has been chosen to represent CSUSM and for more information on this event. �A & E Editor: Juliana Stumpp cougarchron.arts@gmail.com Student A Hi l ake Time For L © ve" b y f€i%b Orgin© ^àL Middle of January Late December Valentine's Day It's almost the New Year and stores are dready setting up f or Valentine's Day!? X still have time. It's a month away, ^m February 13th Hope you all have a lovely Valentine's Day! A Good Read:'Last One Down the AisleWins' Top five love stories youVe 10 keys t o a fabulous single life now and an even better marriage later B Y A LISON S EAGLE SENIOR STAFF WRITER Love is in the air, Or for some, maybe it's not this Valentine's Day. Whether in a relationship or not, Shannon Fox and Celeste Liversidge's book, "Last One Down the Aisle Wins" is a great guidebook f or anyone navigating their 20s. Though the authors write to a female audience, the advice given in the book is really applicable to both genders. After the authors point 6ut some statistics that state the chances of staying married double if you get married after the age of 25, and they review their top 10 reasons why people get married too young, they go on to cover 10 keys for having an awesome journey through: your 20s. Topics throughout the book include: friendships, family life, career path, finances, emotional management, body image, independence, spirituality, sex and adventure. Each chapter has quizzes so the reader can get a feel for where they stand on the topic. It also gives real-world accounts of others who have made mistakes and offers ad- vice for how the reader can figure out what track they want to get on and how to make it happen for themselves. The authors also include their personal insights from time to time. Shannon Fox is a marriage counselor and Celeste Liversidge is a lawyer who practices family law. Both women have seen their fair share of clients whose marriages have gone bad, which is what inspired them to write this book. So whether someone is happily head-over-heels in a relationship and just needs a reality check, or someone probably never seen " Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind** (2004) 1 After Joel (played by Jim Carrey) finds out Clementine (played by Kate Winslet), his new, interesting significant other has had a procedure to delete him from her memory; he attempts to do the same. However, through reliving his experiences, he isn't ready to have this chapter of his life erased: The film chronicles his memories mp»»» m attempting to restore their memories together. - Melissa Martinez "Once" (2006) On* tL from childhood through adulthood hiding Clementine from destruction and 3 ) It's hard to get more obscure than a movie that pre- ^ miered at the Galway Film Festival in Ireland, but it's also harder to find a film this sweet and charming. JJjf^ S HANNON F OX A ND C ELESTE L IVERSIOGE There's not a huge plot beyond two unnamed musicians who fall in love in Dublin while writing songs together, but the way they communicate their feelings through music is more beautiful than most American romance films.-Ryan Downs "In A Day" (2006) who feels like they are wasting their 20s because they're not in a relationship, this book is a must read. This is a welcomed alternative to the romantic comedy genre that otherwise can be pretty predictable. Lorraine Pilkington and Finlay Robertson star in this quirky British indie that gives love a new definition. Rather than providing a tired script with characters that have SSSSf been seen countless times before, this film transports the viewer onto the streets with characters as they explore their blooming relationship. -Katlin Sweeny "Lars and t heRealGtrl" (2007) Lars (played by Ryan Gosling) isolates himself from his family, co-workers and community yet is still loved and accepted. Insert his new girlfriend, Bianca who is a sex doll. As Lars develops this delusional relationship, he learns to accept the love of others and himself, who is reflected through Bianca. It's a great film that shows 55th Grammy Awards on Feb. 10. Song of t he Y ear how t o love the ones you "Moonrise Kingdom" (2012) " The A Team" by Ed Sheeran " Adorn" by Miguel Pimentel This romantic comedy is set in New England during the "Call Me Maybe" '60s. Two young lovers, decide to run away after their by Carly Rae Jepsen ' parents find out about their relationship and forbid "Stronger" ( What Doesn't Kill You) them to see each other. They decide to live out in the by Kelly Clarkson woods, using scout skills, meanwhile the town has gone crazy looking for them.Thefilmis certainly outside the " W e A re Young" b Fun feat Janelle Monae Record of t he Y ear "Lonely B oy" by The Black Keys "Stronger ( What Doesn't Kill You)" by Kelly Clarkson ' "We A re Young" by Fun care about and delivers a quirky yet heartwarming meaning to "guess who is coming to dinner." -Juliana Stumpp realm of a normal love story. -Karla Reyes The Comic Book Corner: The graphic 'Grim Leaper' B Y F AITH O RCINO CARTOONIST . feat Janelle Monae "Somebody That I Used To K now" by Gotye feat. Kimbra "Thinkin Bout You" by Frank Ocean _ _ " W e A re Never Ever Getting EVERYTHING C ÖLLE8E, ESPECIALLY M USIC. Back Together" by Taylor Swift B est N ew A rtist ^Alabama Shakes Fun _ Hunter-Hayes ^The Lumineers Frank Ocean A lbum of t he Y ear " El Camino,"The Black Keys "Some Nights," Fun "Babel," Mumford and Sons /'Channel Orange," Frank Ocean "Blunderbuss," Jack W hite With Valentine's Day approaching, independent publishers Image and Shadowline has a comic mini-series that is "a love story to die for." Writer Kurds J . Webe and artist Aluisio C. Santos po-created "Grim Leaper," a four-issue story which independent comic publishers Image and Shadowline released in 2012. Readers enter the strange life, or rather lives of Lou Collins. He is trapped in a cycle of reincarnation, taking over the lives of others and trying to survive the fate of this curse. Shortly after his 13th funeral, Lou meets Ella, a woman with the same curse as him. The two do their best to find an end to the curse while staying alive, f or at least longer than their previous life. The series is not for the light-hearted. There are a number of graphic scenes, most concerning Lou's and Ella's deaths, and is also filled with crude language. The comic i s more orientated to mature readers and those who can handle a; bit of blood and guts. Still,;the story has an interesting way of handling the idea of love. Santos's art is complementary to Webe's writing, especially with the unique color schemes and composition of the panels. For more information, visit your local comic vendor and/or imagecomics.com. � 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. 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The issue includes stories of the ASI election, campus sports, and Valentine's Day. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 alcohol election Father Boyle fraternities sports spring 2013 Valentine's Day https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/d9311fe333f6fe6a7a8e24501aec7cb2.pdf fbd25ff8557f6b78431ae73ccf778cea PDF Text Text T HE C O U G A R CHRONICLE ISSUE 3 WEDNESDAY VOLUME XLI F E B R U A R Y 20, 2013 C ALIFORNIA S TATE U NIVERSITY, S AN M ARCOS, I NDEPENDENT S TUDENT N EWSPAPER F IND U S ONLI www.csusmchronicle.com Friend us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Ex-student charged with fraud B Y KRISTIN MELODY C o EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Email us at* csusm.cougarchronicle@gmail.com SPORTS 3 - Baseball team scorches off t o a red hot start against Bethesda and Chapman. Read about their winning streak t o begin the season. FEATURES 4 - Read about great Cougars doing great things. O ur Cougar H ero spotlight looks at kinesiology student Curtis Bovee. Read here about how he helps others. And Have you been t o the International Coffee H our yet? Enjoy free coffee while meeting new people. Read all about this monthly meeting and how you t oo can get involved. OPINION 6 - Discover why Beyonce can get away with lip-syncing the Star Spangled Banner. Read here about Beyonce being the best superstar of this generation. 7 - T he A rts & Lectures event about Father Boyle and his w ork sold out t o 1,400 people. Read about the event and what he preached. A nd 8 - Dr. Cheng's piano recitle hopes t o expand the music department. Read about the free recitle she will be performing on Feb. 26. O U R N EXT ISSUE March 6 SAN DIEGO ~ Former CSUSM student Matt Weaver was charged in federal court with four counts of fraud on Feb. 8. The FBI investigation has been ongoing since Weaver's on-campus arrest on March 15,2012. According to the FBI report, Weaver was attempting to rig the 2012 ASI elections and win the office of president, and he stole 740 student identifications in the scheme. He was charged this month with four counts of fraud and released on $20,000 bail pending trial. Further research into the case showed that Weaver had allegedly been planning to run for ASI office as early as July 2011. According to the report, he sent a request t o ASI for the budget and salary rates for ASI student officers — who earn an annual salary ranging from $ 1,000 to $8,000. The ASI budget is $300,000. FBI investigators found a PowerPoint presentation on Weaver's computer that proposed that he and his Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) fraternity brothers (a fraternity banned from CSUSM) run on a slate to obtain five ASI positions. The presentation suggested that Weaver run for president and his fraternity brothers run for vice president positions. According to the investigation, the method Weaver used to fraudulently access information and cast votes involved plugging keylogging devices into 19 university computers in January and February of 2012 to obtain students' logins and passwords. He kept the information on 740 students in multiple Excel spreadsheets on his computer, one of the largest files was titled "Fu** ASI .alpha." Access to campus accounts also gives access to one's account network-based university services which include email accounts and other private information. On the final day of voting March 15, HTS traced the Matt Weaver is shown leading a news meeting f or The Koala student newspaper at Cal State San Marcos on Sept. 29, 2011. Because the newspaper did not have official campus status, he would hold meetings in unoccupied classrooms without permission. Photo by Kit-Bacon Gressitt unusual voting surges to a on another student using Fasingle computer in a lab in cebook. According to the reAcademic Hall 202, the re- port, he created screenshots port states, IITS staff was using fake identities to create able to remotely watch his a Facebook conversation that actions. At thè time of his implied an intentional atarrest by UPD officer Brian tack on Weaver's reputation McCauley, Weaver told of- by these other students. The ficers he was "working on screenshots were sent to losehool project." cal news sources by Weaver Following his arrest, Weav- using a false identity. er is alleged to have attemptThe UPD seized Weaver 's ed to blame the election fraud FRAUD CONTINUED ON 2 Internet expert: A SI election hacking CoBa Rep. Sarah Do job was an 'aggressive, primitive act' discusses how to make a difference at school B Y COUGAR CHRONICLE STAFF MEMBERS A local Internet security expert praised CSUSM's detective work that brought down an election-rigging scheme on campus last spring. But the case against the ex-student charged with the crime shows how vulnerable computers—and their users—can be to cybercrime. On Feb. 8, Matt Weaver was charged in federal court with two counts of wire fraud, one count of access device fraud and one count of unauthorized access to a computer, for allegedly attempting to rig the votes in the ASI election in March 2012. The criminal complaint said that Weaver, who was running for the office of ASI president, purchased and installed up to 15 keylogging devices on 19 on-campus computers in order to gather the username and passwords of 740 students (which he allegedly used to cast votes for himself). Chris Gruenwald, owner of Bayside Networks in Sorrento Valley, described the ASI election-hacking scheme as "an aggressive, primitive act" that is likely to have severe consequences if Weaver is found guilty. "He sounds like a young wise guy who thinks he's the smartest guy in the room," Gruenwald said, adding that if Weaver is found guilty of the crimes, then: "he's ruined his life and thrown away a good chance at an education for something he didn't really think through." Gruenwald described keylogger hacking as a relatively unsophisticated form of cybercrime. t KeyGrabber USB Keylogger $44.99 mm B Y JULIANA STUMPP A & E EDITOR Markstein Hall, which opened in 2006, quickly beTbe KeyGwbber USB Mitwar* keytegget 2L x 28 comes in 2 « t w oflermg v ttw 8 M8 <6 ma came the campus' official miffionfeeystofees,or « è 4.080 pages «? vr Sn u building for the College of text ! er 2 G8 (2 Mtjon keystrokes o» 1 S* motten £»ge» oftexu Superfestdate Business Administration Mtrittalfeachievedfryswitching iato F toh Driv« RMHÍetaftfownto&dCompterety (CoBA). 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Management and clubs for "Installing these devices is they were being used to gath- business emphasis'. like physically breaking into er data, Gruenwald praised Sarah Do, a CoBA reprea house," said Gruenwald, the HTS team for discover- sentative for Associate Stuwhose 26-year-old company ing Weaver's alleged efforts dent, Inc., has had the posiprovides information tech- to cast the illicit votes. tion for the past two years, is nology and! troubleshooting According to investigators, involved in Alpha Kappa Psi support to small and mid- alert systems staff noticed and is the vice president of sized companies. "He didn't clusters of votes coming in the Entrepreneur Society. In do anything people would from the same campus IP her third year in the business begin to consider clever." addresses (an internet ac- administration program with A keylogger is a simple, cess points) on four separate an emphasis in management, finger-sized device that can occasions during election Do has been an advocate for be plugged in between a week. They were able to both ASI Board of Directors computer's keyboard cord trace the final surge of 259 and CoBA, and its CPU hard drive to log votes to a laptop that Weaver "CoBA appreciates our each keystroke. Investiga- was using in Academic Hall help because we have two tors say they found evidence 202 on the final day of vot- orientations, fall and spring. on Weaver's laptop that he ing, March 15. Network ASI helps with fliers, food, purchased several keylog- administrators remotely ac- marketing and other resourcgers in the months leading cessed his computer screen es. Student organization up to the election. They also to watch what he was doing , meetings inform CoBA how found a record of Internet and another staffer entered ASI can help market these search queries on the laptop Academic Hall 202 and used programs," said Do. for phrases such as "invasion a cell phone camera to film One of the biggest events of privacy cases," "jail time Weaver allegedly cutting and that CoBA has is the Wine, for keylogger" and "how to pasting students' logins and Food and Brew Festival durrig an election." passwords into the voting ing the fall. The fundraiser Although keyloggers can system. includes local sponsors and be purchased online, Gruen"It's interesting that the vendors while supporting the wald said they're not seen as university was following College of Business Admina legitimate business prod- some checklist of best prac- istration's student achieve uct. "I can't begin to think tices for managing the vot- future goals. what kind of legitimate pur- ing system," Grueawald As a representative for the pose there could be. It's a said. "That's something that past two years, Do has seen hacking tool." could've been overlooked changes in both departments. Although university HTS very easily but they were "CoBA has always been staff did not detect the keylo- paying attention and they organized even before I startggers on the computers dur- need to be complimented on ed. They have a great faculty ing the two to three months INTERNET CONTINUED ON 2 and staff that are so welcomThe KeyGrafctar USB toys»*« recorder is i t* wwtefs smaRe« and smericst U&Ö tentare fceytogger ing and efficient. While ASI, there are always different people that come together and help one another. Each college has two representatives, so for CoBA its myself ancHsrael Irizarry. It's helpful to have a second person there so we can collaborate and get different perspectives," said Do. Do has also learned what it takes to be a leader on campus. Do has learned that to make a change you must share your opinions with others because ultimately the board of directors is on campus to represent the students. Last year's Student at Large Representatives started a survey they would give out to students to understand the concerns they had as a student body. This process has been continued this year adding a new questions such as "If you could ask President Haynes something, what would it be?" The surveys are then given to ASI President Scott Silvieria to review during monthly meetings. * Do's advice for anyone wanting to run for CoBA Representative is "talk to students before running so you have a plan of what you want to accomplish and goals. If you don't then people might be skeptical. Get involved in CoBA because they appreciate students that are involved." Coming up for CoBA is their spring orientation on March 28 during U-Hour in Markstein Hall where students can learn about the different opportunities the business administration has to offer. �News Editor: Melissa Martinez cougarchron.news@gmail.com Renting textbooks cheaper Chancellor W hite addresses C SU student concerns B Y MELISSA MARTINEZ NEWS EDITOR Earlier in February, Chancellor Timothy P. White held a press conference from his office in Long Beach, where students had the opportunity to voice their questions and concerns for future changes in the CSU system. On Feb. 6, many of the topics discussed were policy issues for the CSU such as the current CSU budget, online education (something that White has advocated for) and the quality of education one expects to obtain while attending a C SU. Along with last f all's reimbursement of 9 percent of the fall 2012 tuition increase some students were awarded, Chancellor White is advocating to save money for stuFRAUD FROM I laptop computer and bag, finding keyloggers, keylogger user guides and a placement drawing of different computer labs on campus. In this computer lab, officers immediately found two installed keylogging devices on university computers. The university has since taken steps to prevent keylogging devices from being inINTERNET FROM I that." Margaret Lutz Chantung of the communications office said that details of the university's methods of enforcing internet security are somewhat private. The keyloggers were removed from the on-campus computers and "the university now dents, like taking advantage of resources such as CSU Rent Digital. Students throughout the CSU last fall took advantage of the 60 percent or more discounts they received from renting though CSU Rent Digital than competitive other rental websites. As the cost of tuition Continues to rise, so does the cost for textbooks. CSU Rent Digital is one of thè many aspects of Affordable Learning Solutions initiative, a program beginning in 2010, that aims in offering affordable course materials to students as well as greater access to lower cost academic material for faculty among the 23 CSU campuses. CSU Rent Digital incorporated the partnership of CSU with Cengage Learning, Coursesmart® and Follett, which was announced in February 2012. It is a way for students to rent eTextbooks at lower prices in a system-wide digital textbook rental program to help re lieve financial burden. Since his replacement of Chancellor Reed, White has conveyed his passion for students and respecting the financial burden CSU students face while attempting to obtain their Bachelors and Masters degrees. Chancellor White stated in the live-stream conference, "The people that have paid for this amazing system over the years are Californians and we owe a lot to make sure we meet their needs. This is the California State University and we should never lose track of that." stalled on campus computers but declined to describe how. The university had no comment on the charges Weaver is facing but it did confirm that spring of 2012 was Weaver's last semester at CSUSM. During the 2012 election, running on a slate was against the election rules. In October of last year, the ASI Board of Directors voted to allow candidates to run on a slate with a limited collective budget. "We changed the rules to allow candidates to run on slates is because it made the most sense to the board. Before, students from the same club or organization could not say who they were voting for let alone campaign with someone else," ASI President Scott Silviera said 4 has methods and policies in students trying to get away place to detect keyloggers," with stuff, but everything is Lutz Chantung said. tracked," he said. "You can Gruenwald said that the ' bet that most any computer whole" experience should you don't own, that's manshatter any illusion students aged in some central way, have that the work they do has a tool where they can on campus computers—or hop on and see what a user's any centrally administered doing. He thought he was the network system-^is private. hacker, and he got hacked "Universities always have right back." INVIT€iy0UT0... His nose is keeping us out of danger: Sergeant Derouin and his vivacious K-9 BY JESSIE GAMBRELL O PINION E DITOR In addition to this campus being the No. 1 safest four year university in California according to Stateuniversity. com, we are also the home of our own bomb-sniffing EOD K-9, Vince. Vince was brought to our campus three years ago by Sgt. Raymond Derouin, who had a hunch to bring an Explosive Ordinance Detection (EOD) K-9 on campus to protect. students from harm. Though Vince has not yet encountered a real bomb, they have been called in on several accounts of potential (but false) threats. "Dogs are smart, he loves it here, he knows the campus very much, and especially loves the parking structure where he gets to play and twice a day we go to search the campus. He is very approachable and' friendly," Sgt. Derouin said. Vince is an 88 lbs., 6-yearold field Labrador who was a rescue from Idaho, set to be put down, when someone had the idea to test him for police Kr9 skills and he passed. After discovering him to have heart-worms , he was almost going to be put down again, but was successfully treated and cured of his health threat. David Dorn of K-9 S.T.A.C. (Specialized Training And Consultant) from San Francisco took Vince in and trained him for police work. Sgt. Derouin, who has been here since 2007 (previously spent eight years as a Riverside sheriff) proposed to the UPD the importance of having an EOD K-9 on a college campus. , "I wrote the program for Vince in 2009, Vince is our first K -9.1 wrote out the need for a K-9, what I articulated in my PowerPoint was that campuses are a target. You have to add another level of safety," Sgt. Derouin said. Vince is a "passive-alert" police dog, meaning that he will sit down when he finds the bomb, and gets repeated training four to five times a day with a sample bombsniffing exercise to keep his nose sharp. He is also a "single-purpose" police dog,. meaning that his only purpose is to detect smells, not control (military dogs). "Everyone loves him, he [Vince] was on TV at a Charger's game once and was even featured on the front page of the North County Times. He was even in a competition in Modesto County and won first place for the fastest finding time. We. get a fair amount of brand recognition," Sgt. Derouin said. Vince is most likely going to be retiring next year due to a bad (but attended to) case of hip dysplasia that led to the need of finding a smaller car for him to get into, given that he must jump in and out the car many times a day. They hope to find a replacement or two once Vince goes into retirement. "We don't want to run him into the ground, we want him to have a comfortable retire- . ment. He isn't property; he is more like a human to us He has been a great asset and everyone loves him," Sgt. Derouin said. S lMHli California State University San Marcos Extended Learning is now offering a n umber o f degree and certificates t hat lead t o jobs# as well as personal enrichment courses. FREE PUBLIC OPEN . PCRÎIAN T H€M€D D INNÉRv Photo by Jessie Gambrell HOUSE S ATURDAY, F EBRUARY 23 10:00 A M T O 2:00 PM THE M CMAHAN H OUSE 333 S . T W I N O A K S V A L L E Y R O A D S AN M ARCOS, CA 92096 FREE PARKING 760-750-4020 Join usfor the celebration - meet Crash the Cougar, learn about our programs, speak with Academic Advisors and Financial Aid officers and enjoy refreshments. N ORTH C OUNTY L IMO BUS \ 1 Friend us o n F acebook! & T witter Your designated driver to the « gaslamp, concert venues, L.A., etc... 1 760-705 -6359 j TCP #27573 " www.csusm.edu/el California S tate University S AN M ARCOS Extended Learning �Sports Editor: /¡¡^^ T HE C OUGAR C HRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 0 , 2 0 1 3 Cougar baseball remains undefeated Chapman, Bethesda both go down as team improves t o 7 - 0 B Y ALEX FRANCO SPORTS EDITOR The CSUSM baseball team leaves no doubt in anyone's mind that its mission this season is to win a national title. After the Feb. 8 game vs Chapman was delayed due to weather, the game was rescheduled to Monday Feb. 11. The delay wasn't enough to stop them from exerting their will on visiting Chapman, beating them 3-0 to improve to 4-0 on the season. Pitcher James Dykstra fueled the win, pitching seven innings of nearly flawless baseball, only allowing three hits, while striking out nine batters and walking none. Brandon Bentson got the cougars ahead early and gave Dykstra an early lead to work with when he belted a single to right field to bring around Mike Guadagnini for the score. The Cougars would add two more runs in the game but would only need the one run to win, as Dykstra, Frank Charlton and Hunter Brown all combined to complete the shut-out. On Feb. 12, Chapman would return and face the Cougars once again and would put forth a better fight. Just like the first game, Brandon Bentson got the Cougars off to an early lead in thefirstinning with a right field single to bring in Tyler Bernard. Chapman would answer back in the third inning with a run of its own, to tie it up against starting pitcher Steve Messner. In the bottom of the inning, Kenny Belzer would put the Cougars up again with a 2 RBI single up the middle, and would add another run in the inning to go up 4-1. The game would continue as a back and forth affair as Chapman scored 3 runs of its own to tie the game in the next two innings. With the game tied up 5-5 in the seventh inning, Belzer would once again come up with runners on base and give the Cougars the winning run. After an error from the left fielder, Belzer would bring around two more scores , to put the cougars up 7-5. The cougars would later go on to win 9-5 and improve to 5-0 on the season. "5-0 is a real good start for us, we played well the previous week against Concordia, and took a step back after the rain delay but important thing is we won the game," Head Coach Dennis Pugh said. "February is our month to do well in, March and April are going to get real tough for us." On Friday, Feb. 15, Bethesda came to town for a double header and the cougars wasted no time making a statement. Six different pitchers made CSUSM history and combined to pitch the first no-hitter in the programs history. Pitchers Mike Scaramella, Kevin Hilton, Addison Domingo, Jackson Gaskins, Tony Guerra and Matt Bataska all surrendered no hits to Bethesda batters. Not to be outdone by the pitching staff, the offense of the team scored an astounding 9 runs in a 9-0 win. The Cougar offense soared thanks to Kenny Belzer who once again got the game started with a first inning 2-run home-run and ended the day with 3 RBIs. Mike Guadagnini also contributed to the success, going 2-3 with an RBI and 2 runs. The second game of the doubleheader was more of a pitchers duel as both offenses struggled to bring any runs across the plate, going 3 and out for the majority of the game until the sixthvand final at bats for the cougar offense. Tyler Bernard would score off a passed ball on the catch-. er to put the cougars ahead 1-0 going into the game's final frame when Frank Charlton would close the door for the win to improve to 7-0 on the season. "Pitching was outstanding, it's great to be off to a 7-0 start, these were the games we were, losing last season," coach Pugh said. "Pitchers are great at getting ahead in the count early and the hitting will get better as the weather gets warmer." Due to publication time, we were unable to report on the Feb. 19 game vs Biola. cougarchron.sports@gmail.com I T HE H E A R T B EAT: Healthy eating, is cost truly an obstacle? B Y CURTIS BOVEE SENIOR STAFF WRITER A common reason why many Americans fail to eat healthy is because it "costs too much." Fortunately, healthy foods can be as inexpensive as unhealthy foods. For a fam ily of four to eat dinner at McDonald's, the total cost should they order Big Mac meals will be around $20 to $25. At the grocery store, to feed the same family of four free range organic chicken, red peppers and squash and a sweet potato, you're going to spend roughly the same price, if not less. Comparing the nutritional information per meal at McDonald's with a soda and fries is going to surpass 1000 calories and 50 grams of fat. The meal at the grocery store is unquestionably healthier, amounting to less than 500 calories and adequate amounts of essential vitamins and nutrients. Although the homecooked meal is around the same price range as McDonald's and far healthier, fast food is always going to be easier and arguably cheaper, especially for under-educated individuals. Without an understanding of how to eat healthy, simply comparing the cost of healthy food with fast food and junk food is pointless. Healthy affordable foods include potatoes, beans and lentils, nonfat Greek yogurt, sweet potatoes, whole wheat pasta, canned tuna, eggs, tofu, spinach, oats, and frozen vegetables, among many others. Sadly, many people prefer fast food because of its convenience, regardless of associated risks. To have to go to the grocery store and cook dinner seems like a tedious task. Just think, when you make that trip to the grocery store, you are burning far more calories than sitting in the drive-thru at McDonald's. Furthermore, numerous studies reveal that the average family in the U.S. spends less than an hour together per day. Importantly, this statistic can be increased dramatically if you plan healthy dinners together on a nightly basis. If you go to the grocery store and compare fruits and vegetables to unhealthy foods based on portion size, the fruits and veggies are lower in price overall relative to unhealthy foods. Educating yourself about portion sizes will certainly help you save money when eating healthy. Buying produce that is in-season will help tackle these price issues. If the cost is the main reason people fail to eat healthy, their justification, is inaccurate: according to the National Bureau of Economic Research, obesity raises annual medical costs by roughly $2,800 per person. Even if you spent $200 more per month to eat healthy, you would still be saving money by preventing obesity. In addition, recent studies have shown that the annual cost of obesity in thé U.S. is $190 billion, or roughly 20 percent of total healthcare expenditures. It is no question that cutting out fast food and junk food will help prevent obesity-related medical expenses. Yes, these costs of eating unhealthy are often deferred until later; however, this is exactly the point. A Big-Mac meal at McDonald's may be cheaper initially relative to organic whole foods, but the costs associated with unhealthy eating later in life certainly aren't worth it. The cost of unhealthy food isn't just the price tag. Athlete spotlight: Cortney Allen S T A R T O U T O N T OP. SENIOR STAFF WRITER START RAISING T HE B AR START COMMANDING ATTENTION STAI?! HIGHER START ONE S T E P AHEAD. S T A R T L E A D I N G F R O M DAY O N E f* ¡1 it; W . ' fßssm^ iX E L N j k CLE C ] START so I checked it out. Then the CSUSM coach contacted me, * and I started playing here. 4 Senior Cortney Q: Do you plan to conAllen has made tinue playing softball after her team, coaches college? and family very A: Not personally, but proud by pitching maybe coaching. I teach lita perfect game in tle girls how to play, my the Cougars' sea- youngest one is 6 years old. son opener against And maybe stop by CSUSM La Sierra on Feb field and help coach with 10. She also won pitching. CSUSM's Student Q: Any advice or motAthlete of The to you live by or keep in Week, and received mind? the "Ail-American A: Just, do what your heart athlete award ." feels. Enjoy the game you Question: How play and don't let anybody long have you stop you from what you believe in. been playing? Q: What do you think Answer: i started playing when I attributed to the teams was 6 years old, success, like being a Top all the way till high Ranked NAIA'S team? school. I stopped A: Training a couple weeks playing for five before season starts. Do our and a half years at gym workout and out in the 18 due to a back in- field, from 9-5, and good jury. I wasn't plan- chemistry in the team so we ning on coming all work well. back but a friend Q: Any advice for an asat Sac City College piring pitcher? told me the team A: Just work everyday needed a pitcher, to better yourself. It's like B Y K A R L A REYES STRONGS There's strong. Then there's A rmy Strong. Want to be a leader in life? Joining A rmy ROTC at San Diego State University is the strongest way to start. You'll learn leadership skills. And can earn a full-tuition, merit-base scholarship. After graduation, you'll also be an A rmy Officer. To get started, visit www.goarmy.com/rotc/u443. wmm » A DD S TRENGTH T O Y OUR C LASS S CHEDULE! E NROLL IN A M ILITARY S CIENCE C LASSI T O F IND O UT M ORE A BOUT L EADERSHIP A ND O FFICERSHIPCONTACT A N E NROLLMENT O FFICER T ODAY A T 6 1 9 - 5 9 4 - 1 2 3 6 OR V ISIT a rmyrotc.sdsu.eduA Photo by Karla Reyes coach says. "You all go to school and come to softball practice, that's your job." Softball is our job. Q: What are some of your goals for this season? A: Personal, Pushing myself to have more wins than last year. I had 24 [wins] last year. Just be stronger and dominate on the mound and get All American this year again. As a team, win number one in the National Championship and conference championship. You can cheer oil Cortney and the rest of the softball team at their next back-toback home game on Friday, March 1 at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Come to the last men's basketball home game of the season 2/23 vs Bethesda at 7:30 p.m., at MiraCosta College �4 A Features Editor: F T H E COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, ^"garchron.featu res@gmail.com FEBRUARY 2 0 , 2 0 ^ F ATT I I I D EZ I" t A I U K C 3 B SU and Black History Month Making friends with coffee in hand Celebrating Black history all year long at International Coffee Hour B Y KARLA REYES informed. "The percentage of [Black] SENIOR STAFF WRITER C OPYEDITOR students on campus has Hosted every month, raised from 3 percent to 5 With the month of Februpercent. We're a small org CSUSM's International Cofary coming to a close, so is due to those [who are] most fee Hour is a great opportuBlack History Month. Alinvolved graduating after a nity to meet and exchange though the month is almost semester. We've been work- ideas with students from all oyer, one of CSUSM's stuing on generating interest in over the world. dent organizations will conBesides providing free those willing to get involved tinue to celebrate Africansnacks and coffee for the Americans and their history now," Aiello-Hauser said. throughout the year. The BSU has events midday blues, it is a great planned for the rest of the se- source of information for The Black Student Union, mester, including the Black those considering traveling BSU, was formed to connect History month celebration on abroad in hopes of getting and establish both members Feb 26 during U-Hour, and first-hand experience about of the Black community what it is like to live and an upcoming talent show. and those affiliated with it. Those interested in more study in a new country. Its activity has been on and Students who have traveinformation can contact off over the past few years, the Black Student Union at led abroad, as well as those but the members have high currently. in the exchange csusmbsu@gmail.com. hopes for campus activity in program, can answer questions a n4 share their experiT h e b e s t egg o m e l e t y o u will e v e r h a v e ! ences to those who attend/ In light of t he season of Lent, f or t hose of y ou fasting f rom meat o n Fridays, y ou a re going t o need something " hardy" ( protein w ise) t o sustain y ou f or t he day. S o h ere is At the Feb. 7 event, stumy recipe f or t he best egg o melet y ou will e ver e at.We have a little homemade s ecret dents from Japan, Germany t hat w ill make y our egg o melet creamy. and England gavefreshperW h a t you'll need: spectives about our school - Frying pan - 2 eggs (organic if possible) - I Tbs. of b utter and the city of San Marcos. - 2 Tbs. of milk - D ash of salt - Dash of pepper It's intriguing to hear what - D ash o f parsley - Smaller dash of basil - Parmesan international students found M elt b utter in frying pan, t hen c rack eggs into a small bowl. P our milk, salt, pepper, weird or likeable about our parsley and basil I nto t he bowl. W hisk (breaking t he yoke) eggs w ith a f ork by hand city. Several of them said that quickly until t he mixture is solid yellow. P our into frying pan (make sure t he melted they are keen on Mexican b utter has spread o ver t he w hole b ottom surface of t he pan) and let c ook evenly. food and were recommended A fter a minute o r t wo o n medium heat, check that t he b ottom is lightly b rown, then some local resfaurants. Stuflip o ver t o c ook t he o ther side. O nce flipped, sprinkle parmesan o n half of o ne side dents who came from larger of t he o melet and fold t he o ther half o n t op of it. O nce both sides a re lightly b rowned a city, such as Tokyo, found take off heat and s erve ( with cottage cheese). Enjoy! it hard to adjust to the lack of B Y KE&NDRE WILLIAMS-CHAMBERS the near and distant future. "The purpose of this celebration is to celebrate Black Americans and AfricanAmericans who have made history throughout the years. We celebrate them and their accomplishments. Also for the students who are currently making history themselves. It is just a time to celebrate the past and the future ahead," BSU President Akeisa Abercrombie said. Robert Aiello-Hauser, The BSU advisor, has high hopes for the rising student Organization, noting their efforts to increase their visibility on campus by tabling various events and keeping students Students eqjoying free coffee and good company at the February 7 International Coffee Hour. Photos by Karla Reyes public transportation here. International Coffee Hour also allows students to use and practice their foreign language skills that have been learned as part of the Language Other Than English requirement, LOTER, which requires every student to be proficiency in a language other than English. For students who want more information on studying abroad, practicing learning skills or even making new friends from a different country, the International Coffee Hour is a good start to getting that information. The next International Coffee Hour will be hosted Thursday, March 7, from noon - 1 p.m. in Craven 3200. H O U S I N G T OURS • C A M P U S T OURS • LEASES AVAILA Plus Information Sessions on: F inancial A id, A cademic A dvising, a nd much morel L unch p r o v i d e d b y U V A / Q u a d Communities C o m p l i m e n t a r y p a r k i n g will be available F or m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n c all Z 6 0 . Z 5 0 . 3 Z 1 1 California Stàtue SAN Studenti Universi-tv MARCOS Housing the O U AD �Old California Coffee House Heroes among us: Curtis Bovee The San Marcos Coffee house with flair Helping others with his medica) knowledge BY RYAN DOWNS B Y K ATUN SWEENEY SENIOR STAFF WRITER Of all the distinguished restaurants on San Marcos Blvd., few have more personality than the Old California Coffee House. The quaint café is tucked away next to the IHOP and offers some of the best atmosphere found on San Marcos's own Restaurant Row. The Coffee House is primarily a more stylish alternative to Starbucks and any of the other more mundane cafes in the area, According to the website, approximately 100 different drinks are offered, including coffee, tea and smoothies. Coffee, depending on size, usually goes from $1.60 for a small and $2 for a large, while the tea is generally under $2 Smoothies are around $4, and most of the Espressos cost around $3.25. There's also a rich selection of food, perfect for any time of the day, including sandwiches and wraps, hot soup, salads and even pizza. What truly sets The Coffee House apart from other cafes is the quirky atmosphere. The interior has a sort of French design, and every table, chair what really caught my attention," Bovee said. In addition to working fullCurtis Bovee has become time in an emergency room, one of CSUSM's most prom- Btfvee has played a pivotal inent influences, using what role in running the food he has learned in the class- drives at Summit Church that room and at his job to edu- occur the second and fourth cate his fellow students on Tuesday of jevery month. ways to be healthier. These food drives have beBovee, a Kinesiology ma- come an overwhelming sucjor, has been using his ex- cess, 15,000 pounds of food tensive medical knowledge being distributed to students to teach students about vari- last semester. ous ways to live a healthier "Originally Dr. Laura and lifestyle. He writes the Heart I were trying to figure out Beat for The Cougar Chroni- a way to tackle hunger iscle, a column that is dedicat- sues on campus. Through ed to informing students on programs like Donate Don't important health issues like Dump, we began organizing healthy dietary habits and food distributions over at organ donation. In addition Summit Church. This [proto this, Bovee works in an gram] wasn't initially part emergency room, extending of my degree, but I was able his contributions to the com- to utilize m y internship for munity to outside of campus this," Bovee said. as well. Dr. Laura De Ghetaldi has His desire to work in a been one of Bovee's biggest medical-based profession inspirations. He attributes and educate others was not much of his success in helpsomething that he was al- ing students to having had ways certain o f, but devel- the privilege of working with oped over time. and becoming friends with "It's been trial and error. her. I 've worked fifteen differ"I write for the newspaper ent occupations, everything because of Dr. Laura. She from construction to ac- told me that she felt my writcounting, and I happened to ing was good and should be shadow an ER and that was something that I pursue. She FEATURES EDITOR and sofa is different f rom the others. This, along with the free wireless Internet, gives thé café a lounge feel. There are also plenty of board and card games available in the restaurant for rent. At night, the restaurant often books bands to play for dinner guests, such as the Bipolar Bears, a rock band set to play at 7 p.m. on Feb. 23. Over the course of its thirty years in existence, the res- Azusa Pacific University taurant has won a litany of awards, including the San Diego A-List for 2011 and 2012, and was named "the best coffee shop in San Diego" according to lOnews. com. The Coffee House is located at 1080 W. San Marcos Blvd and is open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and until 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. SCHOOL I AGÈMENT SENIOR STAFF WRITER Earn your master's degree in business, when and how you want. TRADITIONAL PROGRAMS: Our business programs allow you to earn your degree at your own pace, taking one, two, or more classes per nine-week term. Whafs more, the course material centers on your real-world experience. • Master of Business Administration • Master of Arts In Management • Online Master of Arts in Management F IFTH-YEAR PROGRAMS: Designed for students interested in earning their bachelor's and going straight into a master's, ÀPU's fifth-year programs help y o| complete your degree in Just one year. Our Young Executive and Mil^nnialprograms also offer field-study trips around the world. • Millennial Master of Business Administration • Y o u n g Executive Master o Business Administration f • Young Executive Master of Arts In Management • Master of Professional Accountancy (launching 2013) Learn more about APU's graduate business programs: (866) 2 09-1559 WWW.APU.EDU/EXPLORE/SBM For those interested sharing their written wcffks with other like-minded individuals, look no further than the Creative Writing Community and Workshop. CSUSM's CWCW brings together writers and literature enthusiasts every Wednesday from 3 to 5 p.m. in room 303 of Markstein Hall. The primary idea behind the CWCW is for students to get together and share and receive feedback on creatively written stories, poems and other works that they have created. Members are allotted several minutes to respond to the work with helpful and creative criticism. Ä UNIVERSITY God First Since 1899 "They describe in helpful, not insulting, terms what might be holding the piece back," CWCW President Jessica Mulqueen said. "Whenever possible, we describe the problem in terms of how it can be fixed and offer specific suggestions." The CWCW is not limited to only Literature and Writing majors and does not require students to bring work to share. If you don't have time to join, or you're shy, the CWCW also accepts written works online, by submitting them to csusmsubmissiona@ gmail.com.This opportunity gives students a chance to be published in a weekly chapbook, or a magazine every semester. These publications are often celebrated with a Photo by Ryan Downs reader's series, where the writers present their work to an audience. Regardless of whether you write short stories, full novels or even plays, bring your work to a meeting and seewhat CSUSM's fellow writers think. ASPs R ed Dress Gala puts the heart back into February B Y RYAN DOWNS SENIOR STAFF WRITER AZUSA PACIFIC is the most unconditionally giving person I have ever met in my life. She is so dedicated, it's like her mission is to help you. I had her as a professor for two and a half years. Her work and the kind of person she is makes me want to follow in her footsteps," Bovee said. Bovee hopes to honor Dr. Ghetaldi's legacy by continuing his work in the medical field. One of his main goals for the future is to become a professor that teaches anatomy, physics, health or another sciencebased course. He also hopes to start a research project on campus hunger and continue his work helping students by hbsting more food drives and J spreading more information about healthy living. Creative Writing Community and Workshop eager for submissions and new members B Y RYAN DOWNS Take the next step with an MBA from Azusa Pacific. Photo by Katlin The body's most important organ is plastered all over every advertisement and every department store for the first couple weeks of February. Although ASI never needs an excuse to have f un for a good cause, this is probably why the Red Dress Gala, benefitting heart disease, seems fitting t o hold this month. ASI will host the Red Dress Gala on Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. at the Clarke Grand Salon. The proceeds will be going to the American Heart Association, while providing information to students about heart disease and how they can help. The attire will be semi-formal, and it is requested that, consistent with the name of the event, guests arrive in red to show support. Women are also encouraged to wear dresses. Best of all, while the event itself is free, opportunitydrawing" tickets will be sold as part of a shuffle. �W hy Beyonce can get away v ith lip-syncing BY JULIANA STUMPP A & E EDITOR On Jan. 22, Beyonce was scheduled to sing the "Star Spangled Banner" at President Obama's second term Inauguration. However, it was not scheduled for her to lip-sync the anthem. It is not confirmed the reason why; Beyonce pre-recorded the performance last minute. Good news, her performance during the Super Bowl halftime show showcased her ultimate diva alter-ego and why I think she i s the best superstar of this generation. I remember first hearing Beyonce in the nineties with the all-female R&B group, 'Destiny's Child' (as most of us have) in middle school. Honestly, I was too obsessed with Hilary Duff (guilty) and Lindsay Lohan (remember when she barely could sing?) to focus my attention to their music. But I am proud to say that my ear has learned to appreciate good music. Their album "Destiny Fulfilled" really caught my attention even though it was the last album the group made together, I still followed Beyonce's solo career (again, as most of us did). Since leaving 'Destiny's Child', she has won 14 Grammy's and seven Billboard Music awards. She has also become one of the most influential musicians of all time, and has now established herself as an actress most known for her work in the film adaptation of "Dreamgirls" and showing her goofy side in "Austin Powers in Goldmember." I really don't need to list of all her accomplishments to explain what an amazing and talented person Beyonce is, but it doesn't hurt to refresh people's' minds. Her talent doesn't just speak wonders but her personality and charisma is what makes people all over the world love her. She always appears with such class, grace and respect for herself and those around her. Let's not forget her show of compassion when Kayne West interrupted Taylor Swift's acceptance speech at the MTV Awards in 2009 and Beyonce called her back up onstage to finish properly. I don't know many artists that would do that. Simply put, Beyonce can get away with lip-syncing because we know her talent is genuine. She sells out concert venues in minutes and her albums sky rocket to the top on iTunes. Honestly, it seems this woman can do no wrong (even by naming her baby "Blue Ivy"). Beyonce is just barely over thirty and has a legacy that will last for generations. Lauren Toomes, chemistry major: Turn on t he fireplace, snuggle up in a blanket and read a good book. T lm<*rant, biology major: D o homework and smoke a Bidusha Mudbhari, sociology major; Drink h ot chocolate o r tea, preferably milk tea. SaymaAlam, sociology major: Stay inside, drink coffee, and tfv watch movies. Geraî#fëvar; mm VPA major: G ò snowboarding. Tatiana Fernandez, business major: Stay inside. Melissa Leyva, $ business major: Read outside with a blanket CesarFiores, s ociofö^ major: I just like t o sit outside Victor Sauceda, business administration major: Bonfire with friends r Editors' Topics: Working out Given that our school provides a fully equipped and assessable gym, we thought it might be interesting to see if students actually take advantage of it, think it's not that great, or would prefer to workout at home instead. The Cougar Chronicle editors discuss their opinions of an on campus gym. Having a gym on campus makes motivating myself to go work out a lot easier. Since I live at The Quad, it is great to have such a close proximity where I can walk to and from: The fact that all students have access to it helps because my roommates and I often go together, so it allows for working out to be a social thing rather than just another chore. Features Editor Katlin Sweeney I have been working out at the Clarke gym for the past year and love it. Not only do I take advantage of the spinning bike and ab cruncher machines, but I also love the Ashtanga yoga that the Clarke provides. I enjoy it when it is time to go to the Clarke to do my workout, especially because it is free. If I were to do the same workout out in town it would cost me a pretty penny. Plus it's conveniently on campus for us students to take advantage of anytime we feel so inclined. Opinion Editor Jessie Gambrell I like the Clarke because they always have awesome events and cool classes going on like Zumba. It's just a nice place to go to workout with friends. I love their treadmills too because you can plug in your iPod and watch Netflix or Hulu Plus on it. Plus, its free to students! It's a great deal. A & E Editor Juliana Stumpp I enjoy the Clarke because of its convenience in my daily schedule. It is open even during my off times and has the equipment necessary for a good, full enough workout. I always leave feeling accomplished and proud of my overall efforts. Copy E ditor Keandre Williams-Chambers is often referred to as CSU Stair Master. With over 850 stairs or> campus, exercising may not be on your mind. W e asked: How many hours a week do you exercise? 32- 0- I Hours I -2 Hours 2-3 Hours 3-4 Hours 0 4-5 Hours 5+ Hours See your opinions in print, friend us on Facebook to take our polls C O U G A R C HRONICLE S T A F F E DITORS-IN-CHIEF Kristin Melody & Morgan Hall D ESIGN E DITOR A & E E DITOR Juliana Stumpp C OPY E DITOR PHOTOGRAPHERS A nne Hall S TAFF Morgan Hall Keandre Williams-Chambers A lfredo Aguilar N E W S E DITOR D ISTRIBUTION M ANAGER T riciaAlcid Melissa Martinez S P O R T S E DITOR Jessie Gambrell S A L E S R EP C urtis B ovee Alex Franco Rogers Jaffarian Ryan D owns F EATURES E DITOR CARTOONISTS J ason Gonzales Faith Orcino Karla Reyes O PINION E DITOR A CADEMIC A D V I S O R A lison Seagle Katlin Sweeney Jessie Gambrell Pam Kragen Kia W ashington How'You Only Live Once' term is effecting the mind, body, soul BY JESSIE GAMBRELL O PINION E DITOR Not sure if you are aware of this popular acronym being used everywhere; YOLO - You Only Live Once. It's all the rage right now, which makes sense since our society seems to have tendencies to go out and do things that may not be all that moral or right. They go out and do these things just because they think that it will be the only chance they've got to live life the way they want to. Yes, we are only on earth for a "short" time, which can justify doing fun things or taking up once-inlifetime opportunities. However, being that we only "live once," this does not mean that we should go out and do things that would otherwise be illegal or immoral. And as I have already seen, salesmen have already started to use it against us. I saw an ad the other day that showed a pair of sassy high Join our staff! heels saying, "Buy these heels! Y OLO!" * Even your friends can dangerously use it against you. For example, someone could say, "come drinking with us, YOLO" or "YOLO, why not smoke a joint with us?" See what I mean? People who are vulnerable to this mindset can get caught up in some nasty stuff very quickly. body has passed from this earth. According to Catholic belief, there are three places where your soul can go after death; Heaven, the ultimate goal and life purpose; Purgatory, a place of judgment for those who are not quite worthy of Heaven yet; and Hell, the place where all who reject God and accept Satan go. Keeping this in mind, this life becomes rather important as far as our actions and reactions go. If our soul's final destination weighs completely on what we do o n earth, wouldn't we think twice before "taking this" or "doing that." Wouldn't we consider how could affect our m()rtal being? I know I have that consideraPeople seem to think that tion, which is why having when you die, you die and the mindset of our only livnothing else happens, you're ing once could potentially be just dead. However, accord- extremely detrimental to our ing to the Adventist Review, final destination. 78 percent of Americans We may YOLO on this who fall under the Christian earth but our souls do not religion believe that there is OLO. So think twice before an "afterlife," or a place that you act, your eternal happiyour soul goes to after your ness may depend on it. C ONTACTS csusm.cougarchronicle@gmail.com cougarchron.layout@gmail.com cougarchron.news@gmail.com cougarchron.sports@gmail.com Weekly meetings every cougarchron.features@gmail.com Tuesday, noon - 12:45, cougarchron.arts@gmaii.com Craven 3500 N o experience necessary cougarchron.opinion@gmjtl.com csusmchronide.advertising@gmail.com Our Website: csusmchronide.com Office Phone: 760 - 750 - 6099 Office Fax: 780 - 750 - 3345 Our office is located in Craven 3500 The Cougar Chronicle is published | twice a month on Wednesdays during the academic year. Distribution indudes 1,500 copies across 13 stands positioned throughout the CSUSM campus. Letters to the Editor should include a first and last name and should be under 300 words, submitted via email. It is the policy ofThe Cougar Chronicle not to print anonymous letters. The Cougar Chronicle reserves the right to reject any Letter to the Editor for any reason. | �Father Boyle attracts 1400 to a A Good Read: night of laughter and inspiration 'Sky Bound' captivates readers BY JESSIE GAMBRELL B Y KATLIN SWEENEY OPINION E DITOR scribbled on an iPad. While the book was not inspired by specific people or from ocFor readers in search of currences in his life, Morris unique characters and a fast- does admit that many readers paced plot, "Sky Bound" is a have seen parts of his personscience fiction novel that will ality in Sam Cutter. maintain their interest from "It took me about six page to page. months to write and six Set in an alternative realm months to edit 'Sky Bound.' where the Earth is divided This is the first book in what into three separate kingdoms, will eventually become a tril"Sky Bound" follows the ogy. journey of 15-year-old Sam The second book in the trilCutter. ogy will hopefully be done Living in one of the king- by this summer and I have doms that is ruled by a tyrant, already begun to outline my Cutter dreams of escaping to next series," Morris said, the Sky Nation. He begins to In addition to the publicaquestion everything he has tion of "Sky Bound," Morris ever known and decides to is also a successful musician make a drastic decision: to amid a busy schedule, leave his oppressive homeHe has more than three stuland in favor of a better life, dio albums, plays live shows embarking on a life-threaten- on a regular basis and spends ing journey that no one else thousands of hours raising has returned from. awareness to find missing Science fiction is often people in the community, geared towards a very dis- Writing, however, is not taktinct audience. However, as ing a back seat to his music a current high school senior, career and charity work, author James Morris has tre"I want to pursue both mendous insight into what [music and writing] equally, readers in their late teens and I love both," Morris said, early 20s enjoy reading. For more information on "Sky Bound," his first "Sky Bound," Morrisv charnovel, started out as noth- ity jvork and music, visit ing more than a simple idea jamesmorris.com. FEATURES EDITOR Father Gregory Boyle is a name that has been floating around campus the past several weeks. Boyle, a Jesuit Catholic priest, is known for his dedication to the service of the lost homeboys and homegirls of East Los Angeles County through his Homeboy Industries organization establish in 1992. On Monday, Feb. 11, Boyle came to speak to a sold-out crowd of 1,400 people in parking lot "N," under a large event tent. More than 500 CSUSM students and faculty members attended the event to hear the inspiring stories from Father Boyle and to learn from his compassion and humbleness. Father Boyle spent the night telling stories of the homeboys and homegirls that pulled at heartstrings. People everywhere were grabbing for tissues in response to the tragic misfortune and the touching stories of healing and retribution shown to them by Father Boyle and his colleagues. To lighten the mood r ainer Gregory Boyle, seated, with members of the Catholic Club on Feb.il throughout the evening, he dience all about Homeboy munity. We should always be was constantly throwing in Industries that provides tatinclusive of the silent voices funny stories of his experi- too removal, employment we hear, they have a home ences and included relatable services, Homegirl Café & here at CSUSM," Xuan Sananecdotes throughout his Catering and various other tos said. Santos proposed the speech. More than once, Fa- services that give hope to idea for this event. ther Boyle told the audience, the desperate in the slums of "Hiked it very much, I was "This tent is not the place L.A. happy to see CSUSM offer a you come to, but the place "I knew [Father Boyle] speaker like this, I found his you come from." with my homies from Pico story very motivating and "I was impressed at how Alyso, but I didn't need his humorous," a community humble he was, given all of services because I was al- member said. the lives that he has impacted. ready on my way to college*. Thousands flock to Father He is an incredible example He has always done favors Boyle to find their way out, of how one who gives their for me whenever I needed their way to the right path, he life to God and neighbor can him, coming down to speak provides that hope for them. be filled with so much hum- to one of my classes, etc. [ ...] "People don't show up for ble joy and peace." student When they hired me here I the person, it is the work that Matthew Rossio said. felt like something was miss- draws them." Father Boyle Father Boyle also spoke ing, I wanted to bring some- said after the event. of his book "Tattoos on the thing that would bridge the Did you see this event? Share Heart" and informed the au- I silent voices with the corn- your thoughts on our website. Since 2007, the State appropriation to CSUSM has been cut by approximately $20 million or 20 percent while the number of students has increased by approximately 20 percent. The budget reductions of the past five years have seriously undermined the ability of our campus to maintain the current levels of student support. In order to protect and preserve the things we value most at CSUSM, the campus is exploring creation of an Academic Excellence & Student Success Fee. To learn more about the process, what a Academic Excellence & Student Success Fee would mean to CSUSM, and provide your feedback, please plan to attend one of our open forums: Date: Feb. 26 Or Date: Feb. 27 Time: Noon Time: 5 p.m. Location: Arts 240 Location: University Village Apartments You can also learn more and share how you would allocate a student success fee by taking our online survey at our website: www.csusm.edtt/successfee I Interested in running for a Representative o r Executive position on Hie Board of Directors? ISt; ,,, f ' i'r. y^Ma • . ml i rill I Election applications will be available {¡Monday, February 18th I l For more information please visit www.csusm.edu/asi/bod/asielectionsJiftnl , ^ ^ �A & E Editor: Juliana Stumpp cougarchron.arts@gmail.com Student, A Jam" by FoitH It's actually from a game I used t o play^ over the summer break. Technically, t he song is a lullaby, but it's only until I'm done I can go to sleep. whew* Can y ou guess w hat song is my working j am? THE SHUJihLE B Y K ARLA R EYES SENIOR STAFF WRITER Monday mornings are always a challenge, especially during the winter. So to make these d readed mornings a little more pleasant, this shuffle presents five tracks that will help get over your monday-morning-blues. " Cough Syrup" b y Young the Giant Young the Giant is comprised of five musicians with diverse background, all from the neighboring city of Irvine, California, with a b and name purposely chosen to evoke curiosity. Cough Syrup was number three in the Top 100 Billboard Alternative Songs. Being very uplifting a nd sunny, I guarantee you will want to look up the lyrics to sing along. "Thrift Shop" b y Macklemore Some might find this song vexing, but I think it's genuinely c atchy. It makes fun of those who spend too much money on a shirt a nd e nded up dressing the same as everyone else, among similar situations. The quirky video is a combination of "The Fresh Prince" a nd modern hipster, all guided by a sax sample. Macklemore has a range of tracks, some talking about same-sex marriage a nd his struggle with addiction in his album "The Heist." " My Body" b y Young the Giant There is a reason Young the Giant is listed twice, a nd that is b ecause they are worth listening to. "My Body" w as written a nd performed exactly for that purpose, to j am out a nd get pumped. Some argue that Sameer G adhia (vocalist) is talking about i ce cream, but I personally think he is referring to the Monday mornings in which your body is immobile a nd glued to the bed. "Ho Hey" b y The Lumineers Although the b and left this years Grammys empty handed, they h ave earned a spot on our iPods. It is the first single from their trending self-titled album. This folkrock song is so genuinely refreshing that it will guarantee a smile on your f ace for the rest of the day. It has b een featured in numerous commercials in the U.S a nd even in the U.K. "Drunk" b y Ed Sheeran • The title basically says it all. It is a n anthem to remember (or not) the past weekend as you walk into your GES or business law class with a much n eeded Starbucks drink in hand. Many know Ed Sheeran from the chart-topping "The A Team," a nd you c an recognize his mellow yet intoxicating v oice alongside a n at-ease b eat in this song. Hitting the shelves Feb. 26 ä mm mm ISlACTffi1 "The Master" Starring the talented Joaquin Phoenix, "The Master" focuses on the story of Freddie Quell (Phoenix), a World War II naval veteran struggling through his PTSD a nd his inability to fit into the world. By a stroke of luck, he stumbles upon Lancaster Dodd (played by Philip Seymour Hoffman), the leader of a n organization known as The Cause. As Quell steadily submerges himself deeper within the group's system, his own philosophy a nd lifestyle choices are challenged, a nd his life is forever c hanged. "Zion" b y Hiiisong United As the third studio album by the highly popular Hiiisong United, "Zion" contains the fuses the elements of modern rock a nd contemporary Christian music to reinvent not only the modern worship music, but also recreate their sound. Such songs included in this album will b e "Relentless" a nd "Oceans," songs that will undoubtedly draw in new listeners for their exquisite elements of rock, worship, a nd e ven subtle modern pop. BYTRICIAALCID STAFF WRITER "How to Survive a Plague" Based on a powerful true story, "How to Survive a Plague" is the inspirational documentary tracking the stories of young men a nd women who fought against the tide of AIDS prejudice to lay down the first steps to AIDS awareness a nd treatment. They fight tooth-and-nail for scientific research a nd penetrate pharmaceutical a nd governmental industries. This underdog group of grassroot activists battled against highrisksto gain revolutionary medication to treat a n epidemic no other group would support, changing the world as w e know it today. "Hagar's Song" b y Charles Lloyd a nd Jason Moran As a n established jazz musician of over fifty years, Charles Lloyd has c ome o nce again to release a joint album with the talented Jason Moran. With mixtures of Lloyd's pensive flutes a nd Moran's dark-toned accompaniment, the five-part dedication to Lloyd's great-great grandmother's life heads this masterpiece of a n album with beautifully composed a nd heart-wrenching songs. C SUSM faculty member t o present piano recital B Y R YAN D OWNS SENIOR STAFF WRITER It could be said that there is only one thing more pleasant than a recital by a talented and dedicated pianist, and that is a free recital by the very same talented and dedicated pianist. Fortunately, CSUSM will be showcasing the latter at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 26 in Arts 111. Last year, CSUSM's very own music professor, Dr. Ching-Ming Cheng, mesmerized the school with a fantastic showcase of her talents, backed by a life of extensive experience in solo and collaborative concerts all over the globe. Her career has also involved multiple teaching positions at schools across America, ultimately leading to her incredibly welcome arrival at CSUSM in the fall of 2011. The recital is one of the many ways Dr. Cheng's involvement at the school goes beyond teaching; she also has plans to develop a complete music department, separate from the music and theater department. "We want to expand, and take this program onto a different level," Dr. Cheng said, mentioning how few students at the school major in instrumental music. In fact, majors in specific instruments, such as piano, were not previously available until Dr. Cheng's arrival. "Now that they have me, we are trying to recruit more music majors," she said, emphasizing the focus on piano. She hopes the set-up can involve one-on-one instruction, so she can have a handson interaction with students who are interested in piano and other music. Dr. Cheng hopes to get a music department up and running at the school at least by the next semester, but she believes the primary obstacle to this goal is the fact that students who may be interested may not be aware of her efforts. She hopes the recital can raise awareness of what she is trying to do, and hopefully draw students who may be interested in becom- ing music majors and helping to establish a department on campus. As for the concert itself, Dr. Cheng enjoys playing music from several major historical musicians in chronological order, beginning with the seventeenth century and moving to modern day, in a show that will cover music from Chopin, Beethoven, Rachmaninoff, and Brusoni. "He actually arranged a piece written by Bach," she said excitedly of Brusoni, the most modern of the featured musicians, "so it kind of brings it full circle." The recital will go for about ninety minutes, and, of course, it is free. For your Entertainment:'Arrested Development' and Take Me Home Tonight' B Y JULIANA STUMPP A & E EDITOR "Arrested Development" Must Watch Episode: Season 2, Episode 3: Amigos! The most original and underrated comedy of all time, "Arrested Development" is a show that aired on the Fox network for only three seasons. The show is so unique because of the diverse and quirky characters as well as outrageous storylines. Jason Bateman plays Michael Bluth, the lead character that takes charge of his family and their mini mansion company when his father George Mie h a el Sr. (played by Jeffrey Tambor) is i mprisoned for "creative accounting." During the process of the investigation, the rest of the Bluths' moves into a model home. In addition to being the single father of George Michael (played by Michael Cera), he is responsible for his two immature brothers Gob (played by Will Arnett) and Buster (played by Tony Hale). His twin sister Lindsay (played by Portia de Rossi) and her family, aspiring actor Tobias Funke (played by David Cross) and scandalous teenage daughter (played by Alia Shawkat) also take residency there. To complete this talented cast is Jessica Walter who plays the vain and self obsessed Lucille Bluth, mother of the Bluths. Ron Howard offers his voice as the narrator who offers the sarcastic and witty tone. In spring 2013, Netflix will reboot the series with brand new episodes. 'Take Me Home Tonight" £ *£*£'•;/5 Set in the late '80s, the film follows the protagonist Matt Franklin (played by "That 70's Show" Topher Grace) in a coming of age tale featuring similar struggles that many of us might face after we graduate college. After graduating from MIT, Matt moved back home and works at a movie rental place ; in the mall to much of his father's dissatisfaction. While at the video store with his twin sister Wendy (played by Anna Faris), Matt runs into his high school crush Tori Frederking (played by Teresa Palmer). Meanwhile, Matt's best friend Barry (played by Dan Fogler) is fired from his job at a car dealership. 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The issue includes stories of the student election, Black History Month, International Coffee Hour, and student health. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 Associated Students {ASI) election fraud Black History Month Father Boyle international K-9 spring 2013 tuition https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/34ae3bb512eb65b06861b74c96519c79.pdf eabab95ed967983dccbd5489d0f80a35 PDF Text Text THE COUGAR ISSUE 4 CHRONICLE WEDNESDAY VOLUME XLI M A R C H 6,2013 CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, S AN M ARCOS, INDEPENDENT S TUDENT NEWSPAPER FIND U S ONLINE www.csusmchronicle.com Friend us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Email us at* csusm.cougarchronicle@gmail.com Student fee hike considered to fill budget gap CSUSM mulls new $350 fee to ensure 'student success' BY WENDOLYN LEAL SENIOR STAFF W RITER SPORTS 3 - This issues "Athlete Spotlight" features men's lacrosse player Kyle Peterson. Read what wise advice has stuck with this captain, president and co-founder of t he team t he most over t he years And 4 - The 2013 Cougar Clash proved t o be an s et of easy wins f or CSUSM softball. Read about t he teams they played and what CSUSM players made t he biggest impact. FEATURES 5 - Do you know sociology professor Xuan Santos? Read o ne staff writer's interaction with this champion of t he campus. And 6 - Looking t o do some volunteer work around San Marcos? Read about two different ways t o give back t o your community with Amnesty international and the Boys and Girls Club. And 7 - If you are looking t o study abroad next semester, applications are due soon. Read how you can learn more about t he amazing opportunity t o travel the world. OPINION 8 - Daylight savings time is once again swiftly approaching. Due you believe t hat setting t he clocks forward o r back is necessary. Read one writer's opinion on how it gives her hope. And 9 - If you read OUP studying abroad article on page 7, why n ot read about t he common myths t o studying abroad from someone w ho actually w ent t o Italy f or a year of education. 10 - The Student Success Fee has some CSUSM student up in arms. Read o ne student's opinion on how this fee might due m ore harm than good. I I - Have you been t o t he third f loor of t he library t o see t he m ost recent a rt exhibit? Read all about this new gallery and how t he artist has local ties. And 12 - Do you find dating frustrating? Read about an upcoming student capstone performance t hat highlights t he up and down roller coaster of dating s et t o hit t he CSUSM t heater March 8 and 9. OUR NEXT ISSUE March 27 To cover its expenses for student education, CSUSM is considering adding a fee to student tuition that will grow from $350 a year to $550 a year over the next three years. In an effort to keep up with the cost of providing a quality education, the campus has designed the Academic Excellence and Student Success Fee to make up for budget reductions that have undermined the ability of CSUSM to support its students. The fee which, if passed, will begin in fall 2013 will be implemented by access to critical acaCSUSM and the " They s eemed so u ncertain as t o demic support," said entirety of the funds Cathy Baur, Associwill go to CSUSM. w here t he funds w ould actually go. ate Vice President for The funds are pro- B efore t he f ee w as p resented t o us, Communications. "If jected to help stua student graduates t here should have been a plan as t o even just a semester dents graduate and increase the qual- w here t he funds w ould be allocated. early, he or she would ity experience on M ore specifically t o s how students save approximately $6,500 plus the benecampus. The money fit of starting a career may be allocated w hat o ur m oney w ill b e used for." sooner." to any number of -Haley P erko, s ophomore Getting an educauses including: in— ™ tion at Cai State San creased access to classes and laboratories by and/or support for student Marcos is costing students providing additional course life and recreational oppor- a whole lot more than it did just three years ago. sections, enhance advising tunities. and career services, provide Cai State San Marcos "From a student perspecadditional academic support tive, the resulting benefits raised its tuition and fees by (supplemental instruction, of the fee may include more 31 percent to $6,596 in 2011, math lab and writing lab), access to courses and more more than any other univer- Top 5 things to know before the upcoming 2013 ASI elections other issues come up, there is a "special election" which The 2013 - 2012 elections is held through are March 25 5 28", and with the discretion election season approaching, of the current it is important for students to ASI Board understand the Associated of Directors. Students, Inc. (ASI) election This was process rules and regula- whht haptions. pened last year 1) There are three types after the case of of elections: The regular election fraud that election is called "general led to the on-campus election," where students arrest of former student vote for executives or rep- Matt Weaver. Lastly, a "runresentatives of colleges, like off election" is typically unuthe College of Business Ad- sual because it exists if there ministration. is a tie between two or more The time of elections falls candidates. These are held the same time every year, the second or third week during spring semester, one after the general or special week before spring break. elections. If elections are recalled or 2) Undergraduate vs. BY JULIANA STUMPP A & E EDITOR Graduate: Qualifications for candidates vary among academic standing. If you are an undergraduate student, you are required to have completed at least one semester at CSUSM and have earned at least six units. ELECTIONS CONTINUED ON 2 sity in the country, according to a report by collegedata. com. The CSU system increased total tuition and fees by an average of 25 percent in 2011. Last fall, Prop. 30 was a hot topic of discussion, especially among students, many of whom may have voted in its favor. At the same time, the university was already holding meetings to discuss the new student f ee. Baur said that CSUSM President Karen Haynes launched the Academic Excellence and Student Success Fee Taskforce last September. It met with representaFEES CONTINUED ON 2 Future for higher education BY WENDOLYN LEAL SENIOR STAFF W RITER The California Faculty Association, a union of 23,000 professors, lecturers, librarians, counselors and coaches who teach in the California State University system, is involved in the Campaign for the Future of Higher Education. This campaign is driven to ensure that affordable quality higher education is accessible to all sectors of society. Sociology professor Garry Rolison explains, "the Campaign for funding Higher Education takes a different perspective and that perspective is that we can actually do it. We can continue to publicly fund our universities and we don't have to fund them on the backs of students and increase tuition and fees." By design, the CFA exists to provide opportunities for everyone seeking higher education. The members advocate quality education for our students, fairness for instructors and policies that ensure access to higher education. The Campaign for the Future of Higher Education has released three papers geared towards stimulating a more thought-provoking method about paying for higher education in the country. According to futureofhighered.org, two of the CFHE working papers address the misconception that funding higher education through the public sector instead of steep increases in tuition is merely impossible. The other paper focuses on the idea of a free higher education and inFlJTURE CONTINUED ON 2 2013 Senior Class Gift campaign aims at raising money for student scholarship BY MELISSA MARTINEZ N EWS EDITOR After last year's success with the Senior Class Gift Campaign, the Foundation Board and student committee are aiming to create a scholarship to continue aiding current and future students. The Senior Class Gift Campaign started in 2008 and began its student committee in 2011 to bring student voices, ownership and responsibilities for students to help their peers. Last year, the campaign raised 106 gifts, more than the two previous years combined. In addition to "matching donors"—people who would match what the campaign raised dollar for dollar to a certain amount— the ending amount of gifts resulted in raising just over $6,000. While CSUSM is still a relatively new campus, the campaign aims at building a legacy in raising money for students. Following campuses that have implemented the Senior Class Gift Campaign for decades, the student committee for the campaign traditionally decides exactly what the students would like the funds to support. Last year, student affairs approached the committee with a new fund program f or students called the Student Emergency Fund. It makes funds available for students who experienced unfortunate emergencies, like an apartment fire or the death of a family member requiring the student to need a plane ticket home. Every year, the student committee decides and designates a program they wish the gifts to benefit. Unless the donors specify the program or college they wish their donation to go to, the donation will go to the student committee designated program. Last year, : that program was the Student GIFT CONTINUED ON 2 13 CSU SAN MARCOS �N ews Editor: Melissa Martinez cougarchron.news@gmail.com F EES FROM I Have fckougkfcs, c o*w*vteKfcs, o p l K t o K S ? L o o k i n g t o respoKc W r i t e a l e t t e r t o fcke e d i t o r b y e mcxlL csusnitCou9<xrckroKicLe@3wadxorvi FUTURE FROM 1 spects what the actual cost to provide such an ideal would be. Rolison is a strong believer in the power of education as are many of the supporters of CFHE. "It is a pathway for an informed citizenry and the realization of equality and democracy. But there will always be issues of equity, of course. However, we are in a situation right now where, because of basic inequities, we don't have everybody in the university that could benefit from education and if they don't benefit, we d on'tbenefit," Rolison said. Although the campaign has been initiated by university staff, it will take a broad movement of students, fami- ELECTIONS FROM 1 For graduate students, you must complete three units for at least one semester prior to the elections and have received a bachelor 's degree within the past three years at CSUSM. 3) Write-in Candidates: If you don't like any of the candidates, there is a special space on the ballot where you can write in someone's name. The write-in candidate can only run for one office and inform the Elections Committee of their plan to run for office by completing paperwork. However, a write-in candidate must meet all candidate qualifications. 4) Advertising Limitations: All candidates have rules as to what they a je allowed to advertise to the voters. For example, each G IFT FROM 1 Emergency Fund. "What we tell our students and donors is that you can designate where you would like your gift to benefit. For example, if you want to make a senior class gift and would like the gift to go back to CHABBS, you can do that," Associate Director of Development & Annual Giving, Sean Briner said, . "If you are a scholarship recipient of some sort and would like to help the next student who might be receiving that scholarship, you can make your gift and designate it to that scholarship, you can." The product of the gifts raised last year benefited students right away. "Just before Christmas, quite a bit of the student einergency fund went to those very same t hingsapartment fire, replacing books and homelessness. lies, community and civil rights organizations, unions and allies from all sectors of the economy to make a difference. As professor Rolison said, "the point of the matter is that we have the possibility to train students to become activists." Those possibilities are feasible though the Students for Quality Education (SQE) organization as they mobilize to build the student movement for educational rights in public higher education. Students for Quality Education are working closely with the California Faculty Association with a shared vision to improve educational justice in the CSU system. To learn more about funding for higher education, visit csusqe.org. tives from ASI, the Academic Senate and others to discuss the fee and get feedback. To pass such a fee, the campus must gather student input. The campus can consult with students through a vote or a process called "alternative consultation." CSUSM has chosen the alternative consultation process which involves hosting forums and asking for input on their website csusm. e du/successfee/index .html) through a survey with a feedback form. The CSU system codes states that an alternative consultation must get "input from the student body association and the fee advisory committee [is] to ensure that the process is transparent, and meaningful, and will solicit the input of a representative sample of the student body." To address questions and concerns of students and staff, two open forums were scheduled that presented key a plateau in the 2015-2016 information on where the school year with a $275 per funds generated would go. semester fee charge, a $550 The first forums were held yearly rate that is expected to on Feb. 26 and Feb. 27. The continue. With approximatelast forum is scheduled for ly 10,600 students enrolled U-hour on March 12 in Arts for the 2013-2014 year, that is about $3.71 million in rev240. Haley Perko, a CSUSM enue in the first year from sophomore, was disappoint- this f ee. If the fee goes into effect, ed that the forum did not provide the information that it will impact every single student enrolled at CSUSM, she hoped to hear. "They seemed so uncertain because every students will as to where the funds would be required to pay the f ee no actually go. Before the fee matter class status. CSUSM is not the only was presented to us, there campus that is exploring the should have been a plan as to where the funds would use of a student success f ee. be allocated. More specifi- Cal Poly San Luis Obispo cally to show students what which instituted the fee last our money will be used for," fall, held informational forums and a student advisory Perko said. If approved, the Student vote. Although CSUSM has choSuccess fee will rise 57 percent over the next three sen to gather feedback in the years. It is proposed that the form or alternative consulfee will begin in the 2013- tation (i.e. forums and sur2014 school year with a $175 veys), other campuses have per semester fee, a $350 opted for a referendum, a yearly cost. The fee reaches process in which all those af- fected vote on the fee. "President Haynes determined that the use of alternative consultation was more appropriate than a student f ee referendum," Baur said. "This decision was based on the consistently low voter turnout the campus has experienced during ASI elections and other fee référendums held on campus. Alternative consultation ensures that students from all aspects of campus life have an opportunity to participate in decisions regarding fee increases and the use of those fees." The success fee website indicates that feedback is required by March 12. Some students oppose the fee and d on't feel the university has given them enough time and information to comment on it. The week of Feb. 14, students began receiving emails f rom the Office of Communications regarding the website for the Student Success Fee. Shooting the breeze with UPD Chief of Police has litt e crime to report and gives insight on a cohol on campus candidate gives a campaign statement that must not exceed 350 words and is given a $500 spending limit on campaign finances. The candidate is required to provide receipts of their spending to ASI corporate office before election result day. There also specific rules to what the signs say or promote. Any signs that are not approved by University Facilities and/ or Election Committee will not be shown. 5) Change of Mind: Candidates that win the election are able to resign before a month after accepting their position. The second highest votes from tfoat category will replace the former winner. If that candidate declines the position, then the incoming board of directors will be hiring for the unfulfilled position using a 2/3 vote. As the Chronicle recently reported , CSUSM has again been recognized as the safest four-year university in California by Stateuniversity. com. Of course, the inclination to congratulate ourselves for being the kindest, sweetest and most open-minded students and professors in California is tempting, but there's always credit that must be given to the men and women of the UPD and Chief of Police Robert G. McManus. So what have these peacemakers been up to? Apparently, they've been doing We have a few students on campus who are homeless. So, the money is being well used immediately," Briner said. The committee aims at showing students the importance of giving back to fellow or future peers. As Briner highlights, "the idea of a senior class campaign is to teach students what giving back (some call it paying forward), the impact of giving can have on their current and future students." This year, the Foundation Board decided to create a student scholarship to be distributed next academic year. "What students probably don't realize or don't think about is [that] some of the things they're able to take advantage of at this school is philanthropic generosity of people who've come before them. So whether it's a scholarship, a building, a . program, a lot of times those are funded by people who have given," said Briner. The senior class campaign asks students of participation—regardless of the amount of the gift—to participate and give back to current and future students in their time of need and understand the importance of giving. Though the title states "Senior Class Gift Campaign," the committee of students includes both seniors and juniors; students of any year are able to make a gift benefiting their current and future peers. This year, the Senior Class Gift Campaign asks students to give $20.13 in honor of the class of 2013. To find out more infor-* mation on the Senior Class Gift Campaign and ways of making a gift, please visit csusm.edu/giving/annualfund/seniorclass .html BY BEN CARLSON STAFF WRITER an outstanding j ob, but what about the details? When asking McManus whether the UPD is shy when it comes to releasing crime reports, he replied, "Communication between UPD and the student body is sometimes mishandled," and that they "take caution" when proceeding to give out information. "Being careful about proceedings" as McManus put it, is essential in avoiding miscommunication. Police reports: According to McManus, "a typical week on CSUSM consists of DUI reports and noise complaints," with over 50 percent being from non- students. H e then proceeded to list off three or four alcohol violations, only1 one of which was f rom a CSUSM student from this past week. The 21-year-old male student was caught at 2 a.m. wandering aimlessly in the middle of a street adjacent to campus. Alcohol on campus: Alcohol, it seems, is still a topic of importance to the UPD and is perhaps one of the most crucial factors in maintaining the No. 1 spot on the list of safest universities in California. The Chronicle recently highlighted opinions by our editors on whether the campus should remain a dry 1 56 E. B arham Drive, S ari Marcos, C A 92078 campus or, pardon the expression, get wet. In rebuttal, "there is an inherent downside to alcohol," McManus said. "The CSUSM campus is relatively quiet compared to SDSU or UCSD."* So while CSUSM remains the safest and possibly friendliest university in California, Chief McManus supports the continuation of a dry campus to maintain as much peace as possible. There may always be an occasional inebriated student wandering around, but according to the UPD, for CSUSM to remain peaceful, it must remain dry as well. Mm* ammw m*r* *ctMti**t (76C|) 828-7230 �Athlete Spotlight: Kyle Peterson B Y K ARLA R EYES T HE H E A R T B E A T : W hat you need to know about concussions SENIOR STAFF W RITER B Y C URTIS B OVEE Senior Kyle Peterson is captain, president and cofounder of the CSUSM men's lacrosse team. He and every member of the undefeated team, is enthusiastic about this season and hopes to ¿ee fellow students attend every home game this season. Question: How long have you been playing? Answer: I 've been playing since fourth grade, so f or about 11 years. Q: Do you play any other sports? A: Not competitive anymore, but I use to play everything, soccer, basketball, golf and snowboarding. Q: What is your favorite sport and your favorite team(s)? A: Lacrosse is my favorite sport, of course. [My] favorite teams are the Denver Broncos, the Denver Nuggets, and the Denver Outlaws. Q: Do you plan on continuing to play after college? A: I handle all the administrative stuff and that is something I may still be involved in if I have time. There's a SENIOR STAFF W RITER Photo courtesy of http://mcla.il player/27898/kyle_peterson/ slight possibility that I might become an assistant coach if I stick around San Marcos. Q: Any advice you received that has stuck with you? A: Just take control of your own life, nothing is going to be given to you and be a leader, I would say is important, be a leader to yourself and others. Q: Do you have a routine before a game? A: I do, I do something the night before as well as the morning of. The night before I layout all my stuff, my shorts, my jersey, my undershirt and my socks; I make sure I have pasta too. The momii>g> o f, I have cheese, eggs and bacon. Q: What are your goals for this season? A: From a player standpoint, first and foremost, make playoffs. Making the playoffs is our main goal, at this point. As [the] president and founder of the team, I just want to keep growing it and get a lot more school recognition and keep building the school spirit and pride. Cheer on Kyle and the rest of the Men's Lacrosse team at their next home game on Saturday, March 9 at 2 p.m. For more ypcoming games and game recaps check out their pages: www.csusmlacrosse.com or Facebook. com/LAX. Concussions are the most common form of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and any blow to the head should be taken seriously. According tô the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 1.7 million people sustain a TBI annually, or every 21 seconds in the U.S. A concussion is caused by a bump, jolt, or blow to the head, resulting in impairments in brain function. When left untreated, concussions can cause serious brain damage. A common misconception regarding concussions is that there need be a loss of consciousness. This is not true. In fact, most concussions occur without a loss of consciousness. Symptoms of concussions can include: - confusion - clumsiness - nausea or vomiting - slurred speech - headache - problems with balance - dizziness -, sensitivity to light or noise - sluggishness - ringing in ears - behavior or personality changes - concentration difficulties - memory loss Importantly, even when the symptoms disappear, brain function is still not 100 percent normal. It is imperative that you are medically cleared before returning to any kind of activities, including sports and mental activities. If you or someone you know sustains a concussionlike injury, it is important to do the following: - Refrain from further participation in activity. This is extremely important. You might feel like you can continue and fight through the pain, but if you have sustained a concussion, the symptoms will not go away. Further participation with TBI symptoms will certainly exacerbate any symptoms. - Get evaluated by a medical professional immediately. - Wait to return to activity until cleared by a doctor. It may take anywhere from weeks to months before being cleared medically. "It has been five weeks and I still haven't been cleared by my doctor to return to swimming or surfing," Tess de Ghetaldi, daughter of faculty member Dr. Laura de Ghetaldi, said. Tess, currently a junior at Torrey Pines High School, has suffered recurrent concussions, twp of which were major TBIs; the first due to being hit in the head with a long board while surfing. She i s currently part of an NFL study through UCSD and has had extensive medical testing to determine the severity of her head injuries. "Tess has had CT Scans and MRI's on her brain; however, it wasn't until she had magnetoencephalography (MEG) which revealed the extent of her injury," Dr. de Ghetaldi said. MEG machines have a diagnosing rate of 90 percent; however, only 20-30 machines currently exist in the country. CT's and MRI's diagnose concussions only about 10 percent of the time, emphasizing the need f or MEGs when serious head injuries occur. Further studies indicate that those who experience multiple concussions are atrisk for subsequent concussions and are more likely to. develop persistent post-concussive symptoms, including depression, which can have life-long repercussions. Alarmingly, those who have experienced a concussion are three-to-six times more likely to experience recurrent concussions. The message is simple, if you hit your head, get checked out. Complete your degree in as little as 12 months. A zusa P acific o ffers: • Convenient classes at eight Southern California locations and online. • More than 60 program opportunities in teaching, counseling, physical education, and administration. • NCATE-accredited programs recognized by all 50 states and internationally. 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The Cougars ended the 2012-13 season with a 96 - 76 victory and were named the top seed going into the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I J .) Tournament. On March 2, the Cougars advanced to the semifinals of the A.I.I. tournament where they lost 66-80 vs fourth-seeded Voorhees. The Cougars now must wait until} March 6 at 5:15 p a to see if they earn an at-large berth for the NAIA National Tournament. Photo by Anne Hall. Cougar bats come alive in sweep of vi siting Ashford BY ALEX FRANCO S PORTS E DITOR The offensive struggles appear to b e over now for the CSUSM baseball team as they trounced the visiting Ashford Saints Monday, March 4 in San Marcos. The cougars scored a combined 22 runs in the double header, in what Head Coach Pugh called their best performance of the season by far. "We really swung the bats better today than we have all season, I knew we better than what we were showing." Pugh Said. "Hitting is one of those things that's just contagious, one guy gets hitting and they all s tart." And that it was, as the hit totals hit double digits in 3/7 Baseball VS Ashford at 1:30 p.m. 3/8 Softball VS William Jessup at 1:30 p.m. 3/9 Baseball V S Sioux Falls (DH) at 11 a.m. 3/10 Baseball V S Sioux Falls at noon 3/11 Softball V S William Woods at 2 p.m. 3/15 Baseball Vanguard at 11 a.m. contributed another three RBI's going 2-5 and 1-3, respectively. Catcher Kody Sepulveda helped the cause by adding a solo homerun to straight away centerfield in the sixth inning. Game two of the double header saw more of the same out of the Cougars with some added production on the offensive side. CSUSM struck early and often, with score six runs in the g ame's first three innings on its way to a dominating 14-2 rout of Ashford. Bentson and Sepulveda once again jump started die offense, picking up where they left off the last game with first inning RBI's to put them 2-0. Pitcher Steve Messner C SUSM softball is t oo hot t o handle N o . I t e a m in t h e c o u n t r y d ecimates c ompetition in C ougar C lash BY ALEX FRANCO 3/4 Baseball V S Ashford W 8-0 W 14 - 2 both games and the runs followed suit. CSUSM won the first game with a score of 8-0, as star pitcher James Dykstra pitched another dominating lights out game, surrendering only three hits to Ashford hitters and striking out 11 in a complete game shutout. "Pitching was great, James Dykstra was outstanding especially after coming back from being sick for a week," Pugh said. The Cougar offense helped take the pressure off Dykstra throughout the game striking first in the third inning off a Kenny Belzer single to left that scored Kyle Secciani. Belzer would finish the game 3-5 with a pair of RBI's. Fellow teammates Brandon Bentson and Tyler Bernard S PORTS E DITOR CSUSM's very own No. 1 ranked softball team carried a 10 game winning streak as the Lady Cougars hosted Arizona Christian, Hope International and La Sierra for the two-day Cougar Clash event. Friday, March 1 was the start of the clash when Arizona took first swing at the top ranked Cougars against AilAmerican Cortney Allen. Allen demonstrated why she is considered one of the best in the nation at her position as she kept Arizona Christian's bats silent f or four innings on her way to an 11-1 pitching record in this early softball season. Olivia Lucatuorto began the scoring in the clashes opener with an RBI double in t he first inning to score Kaitlin McGinley and finish the game 2-2 with a pair of R BI's. The offense was powered by right fielder Patricia Banda who helped bring in 4 of the Cougars total runs going 1 -2 with a double. CSUSM would win the game 11-0 and f ace Hope International in the second game of day 1. Banda would once again be the driving force of the Cougar offense has she brought in the game's first 2 runs against Hope International. Alex Miller led the team going 3-4 with 2 doubles and a RBI on the day. Allen pitched another shutout in game 2, this time going six innings and striking out 5, carrying the team to 5-0 victory in the first days final game for CSUSM. Sunday picked up where Friday left off when the Cougars would take on Arizona Christian for the second time. CSUSM scored a bevy of runs in the first 3 innings of the match led by Tani Leasau and Taylor Ybarra's third inning homeruns that brought in 2 runs apiece. Ybarra had a triple on the day as well finishing 3-3 with 3 RBI's beating Arizona Christian 10-1. Cal State looked to finish the Clash unbeaten as they faced La Sierra in the final clash of the weekend. The Lady Cougars would have to fight from behind this time as La Sierra struck early with 2 runs in the first inning off of pitcher Allen. CSUSM would answer right back with 2 runs of their own in the bottom of the first inning with Leasau belting a double to left field to score Lucatuorto and Banda. Alex Miller would give the Cougars the lead in the following inning with a steal attempt of second base that allow Brittney Guy to score to put them up 3-2, a lead they wouldn't give back winning 8-2. Leasau and Brogan Hoenisch led the way for the offense both going 2-4, helping Cortney Allen pick up her fourth win of the weekend. Allen pitched both games Sunday afternoon striking a total of 8 batters. "We are a young, growing team and we have some growing pains right now but we came away with four wins this weekend and that's what's important," Head Coach Dave Williams said on his team's performance this weekend. "We just have to work on being mentally prepared the day of the game and be ready to play." Coach Williams also says the young Cougar squad feels no pressure to perform and win being ranked atop the NAIA polls and have tucked it away and is just focusing and getting better each week. ? | IBB Chronicle stock photo from the Feb. 2 game. Photo by Anne Hall would hold the Saints offense to one run in his five innings of work, allowing 3 hits and striking out 7 to secure his second win of the season. CSUSM's own Killer B 's, Bentson, Belzer, and Ber- nard finished the doubleheader an astounding 9-20 from the plate with a combined 8 R BI's. The Cougars now stand at 11-1 on the season going into the March 7 rematch against Ashford, once again at home. CHRONICL THE C O U G A R itlfiJilf designer The Cougar Chronicle student newspaper is looking for a layout designer for the 2013/14 academic year. The layout designer would be in charge of working with the various section editorstoplace content while essentially designing Benefits: ¡ J i i i s a great l earn a n ew 1. 1 ™ . have printed work to build or ¡ I f p ' . add to a portfolio. f l l l l The layout designer will receive M paid scholarship each semester, be p r o ^ p l K t t e eg 5;''<;:;on!#ampus I • - - I 111; 11 -1 i 11' 11 / • 1 - • | office. • - Must lie. obfe ;tSL * * Enroll m the VPÀ495 - Must have basic know • m * Must be in good acad Ml For m o r e infbrmatio WML • *TheVFA495 class time and dates Ü not SU 1111 �F eatures Editor: Katlin Sweeney cougarchron.features@gmail.com Champions on Campus: X uan Santos Sociology o f the u nderdog meets Cal State San Marcos B Y B OBBY RJYERA world that plagued Professor Santos and I was sure he had stories to share that I wanted After leaving school thir- to hear. teen years ago» I returned Professor Santos was as a student in 2012. I was polite and asked me what caught in signing up fQr subjects I was interested in courses late, so I had to do studying. He then asked me what everyone on campus to walk with him outside is familiar with and crash the first floor of the buildclasses. Since I planned on ing where we could chat. For majoring in Sociology, I be- the next forty minutes, I was gan talking to students I met educated in theories and conand asked them what profes- cepts that could be reviewed sor they recommended for in future social research I classes. As I gathered names, attempted. The more ProfesProfessor Xuan Santos was sor Santos spoke, thé more I reiterated the most by stu- was embarrassed. I had done dents. This prompted me to what I never thought that I stop by h is office and see if it could do, stereotyping this was possible to get into one man who was now giving of his classes. me his time and teaching me As I roamed the fourth on the walkway of the Sofloor of the Social Behavio- cial Science building near a ral Science Building, I got bridge. He shared his past lost looking f or Professor of growing up in the Los AnSantos. I asked an unknown geles area known as Boyle man if he knew where Pro- Heights, the same area I refessor Santos* office was member visiting years ago, located. He responded, seeing many gang members "What's it to you?" I looked and poverty. The bridge we at him and saw him wearing sat by was a metaphor for Stacy Adams shoes, as well his entry into the scholarly as a pressed Pendleton shirt world of sociology. He told and a brim hat. From my life me about his move to North experiences, I thought I was County and how he wanted talking to someone either on to see if he would be racially parole or probation. I told stereotyped as he had been in the unknown man that I just the past. wanted to see if I could get "So I shaved my head and into one of Professor San- let my tattoos be exposed tos' classes. I turned around, when I went out. It was pretty and as I was walking away, surprising the looks I got and the male turned to me and how I was treated differently said, " I'm Xuan Santos and when I went into a store. I reI 'm just messing with you." alized that San Diego North Messing with me was un- County was like other places heard of from a professor. that I 've visited and bias is But as I reflect on our ini- all along southern Califortial meeting, I realize that I nia," Santos said. had walked into the biased As the conversation conSENIOR STAFF WRITER tinued, I realized he was far superior to me in intellectual thought, and I felt like I was sitting in his classroom. He spoke to me not as a professor, but as a new friend. I also noticed something else unusual. Students were walking up to him and shaking his hand when saying hello. Within the time he allotted me in conversation, he had at least twenty-five students approach us and greet Professor Santos. It was as if I was momentarily with a rock star that was sharing with me the gift of music. The music Santos was sharing was critical thought within criminology and I was quickly becoming a f an. After the recent success of Father Boyle's visit to our campus last month, I wanted to talk to Professor Santos about the event and his connection to youth gang issues. Professor Santos considers Father Boyle his mentor as well as his friend. In addition to this, he told me how he went to UC Santa Barbara and CSU Los Angeles, where he majored in Sociology. One of his biggest motivations to succeed was a teacher that he had in high school. "I was a smart ass and thought I was funny and trying to be cool. Mr. Peter LaFarga talked to me about going to college. He was the first to sit me down and talk seriously about what my f uture could hold. I had many friends I grew up with that were dying on the streets. What separates myself from many of my friends was that L GBTQA on campus: Club and center information BY KEANDRE WILLIAMS-CHAMBERS I would always finish my homework before I went out to hang out with them and the street credit I developed living in Boyle Heights. Homework was a priority for me and friends who were closest to me respected that and understood," Santos said. - As he spoke, it was evident how much he loves the area of Boyle Heights and how much he missed many of the people he grew up. "When I got to college, I was amazed at how bright the students were. It was uncomfortable for me to speak, because I spoke differently. I also dressed differently and felt out of place. One day a professor called me out in class to answer the three forms of government. Everyone looked at me and I felt embarrassed that I couldn't answer him. He thought I was being disrespectful and taking up space in his class so he threw me out. I left the classroom and was upset because I knew the answer, but felt it didn't matter to anyone in that class. I stood outside the door and didn't want to walk away from school. I came back in and yelled out Judicial, Executive, and Legislative. Everyone stood up in class and started clapping for me. The professor apologized and had me take a seat back in class. I then knew that I could actually be a college grad someday," Santos said. "I was really inspired by Professor Santos in his youth gang class, him having so much knowledge as he Xuan Santos (right) with artist Saul Figueroa (left) at the opening of the "Incarceration, Liberation, Imagination" exhibit in Kellogg Library. Photo courtesy of Office of Communications. shares his experience reference racial profiling and stereotyping," Santos' former student Erica Dawson said. "The students see Professor Santos as someone who cares about them and wants them to succeed, not just in the classroom but out in the world. He's a role model that the students see as being real and someone who is creating positive change for our local communities," Santos' current student Jose Martinez said. "Xuan Santos has an incredible connection to students that is profound. His gut level of experiences in life and his reaching out to community through his teaching and understanding is unmatched. He sits in many group sessions with our students and is part of the process of change," Director of the Hannity Foundation in Vista, Dwain Rogers said. "My instruction is to connect students and understanding the difference from people that struggle every day. I speak on spoken word as a means of education in bringing in the invisible, the voiceless, and the oppressed," Santos said. " I'm seeking out a career in law enforcement and have been on numerous rides along with police officers. Xuan Santos has the ability to dispel the stereotype and return respect and dignity to a group of people whose only violation is that they are part of a lower socioeconomic level," Dawson said. From my own experiences with Professor Santos, I can agree with Dawson and the many others who speak so highly of him. While I have tried for three semesters to take Professor Santos' course on youth gangs, the class always fills up within a few days. This semester was no exception, the course becoming full before I could even register. I 'm now realizing that with one semester left, I might not be able to take any of his courses before I graduate. Is it unlucky on my part that I can't get into his class, or is he still messing with me? Great Garlic Bread. Garlic! Anything with t he world "garlic" in it is bound t o b e g ood, right? Well, I have a recipe f or garlic bread t hat will g et y our neighbors knocking on y our door. It is a very simple recipe t hat makes a delectable addition t o y our dinner table, o r maybe just an "I d eserve it''"treat. D on't f orget t o s erve it h ot! C OPY EDITOR Many students are aware of the CSUSM LGBTQA Pride Center on campus, but there is also another club that shares a similar name: the LGBTQA Club. The LGBTQA Pride Center, located in Commons 201, is described as a "welcoming and inclusive space for all students, staff, faculty, and friends to socialize, study, make new friends, and build community." The area is open to all who are interested and openminded, or even curious about the environment that is present here. The Center is a host to many in-house events, such as discussion groups, game nights and movie nights, with an occasional night of karaoke to spice things up. Whether you are looking for information or simply a place to hang out, Pride Center California State U niversity San M arcos this is an option available to students. The LGBTQA Pride center is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday - Thursday, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays. For more information about the center and events, stop by at any time during those hours. The LGBTQA Club is a student org that is welcoming visitors and members as it continues to grow over time. Their goals are to promote a safe environment for all students and staff, as well as to educate students on issues relating to the LGBTQ community. The club also has hopes to advocate f or a more comprehensive LGBT curriculum and generate a larger field of understanding on LGBT topics. The LGBTQA Club holds meetings every Thursday during U-hour in Kellogg 3010 unless otherwise noted. For more information about the club, attendance to the meetings is open to students and staff. While the LGBTQA Club and the Pride Center share similarities in purpose, both have unique experiences to offer the students and staff that join them. The meetings are open and they look forward to meeting new people during the semester. 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O nce all of t he b utter has been spread o ver t he bread, sprinkle t he loaves with basil.Then slice t he bread ( before you have c ooked it!) and place into t he oven. C ook f or a bout 5 - 1 0 minutes, b ut keep an eye on it, it t ends t o burn quickly if in t here t oo long. O nce t he edges have been lightly b rowned pull t hem o ut and s erve t hem t o y our friends. It is bound t o b e a hit. Enjoy! Did you know? Saint Patrick, w ho lived during t he fifth century, is t he p atron saint and national a postle of Ireland. Born in Roman Britain, h e w as kidnapped and b rought t o Ireland as a slave a t t he age of 16. He l ater escaped, b ut r eturned t o Ireland and w as c redited with bringing Christianity t o its people. In t he c enturies following Patrick's d eath o n March 17,461, t he mythology surrounding his life b ecame ever m ore ingrained in t he Irish c ulture. Information from http://wwwjhistory.com �6 Wm ••• Features Editor: cougarchron.features@gmail.com T H E C OUGAR C HRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, M ARCH 6,2013 A ••• r fc A I I I^^ f UKt J Local Amnesty International chapter seeks C SUSM students for help BY KEANDRE WILLIAMS-CHAMBERS COPY EDITOR Amnesty International is looking for CSUSM students to join the North County chapter. Amnesty International provides a great opportunity for criminology or political science students as well as students involved human rights and doing good. Amnesty International is an international organization with strong goals to fight injustice and promote human rights all across the world. They tackle various issues like helping those who are political prisoners in other countries, travelling to areas in which there is great ine- quality on various levels and the issue of the death penalty and alternatives to it. They also address other issues that affect the overall state of the world, both on the f rontiines and behind the scenes. North County's chapter, Amnesty International Group 471, is also working towards the same goal. "[Amnesty International] is a non-partisan organization... and tries to get governments to enforce a universal declaration of human rights," Steve Wiener, Amnesty International Group 471 member, said. Formed about 25 years ago, the North County chapter has grown to around 20 members that has bi-weekly meetings, twice a month. Wiener has noticed that the majority of student involvement is on the high-school level, with few, if any, college students involved. It is uncertain as to whether this is due to a lack of student motivation or knowledge of the existence of Amnesty International. "Intrinsically, it's very rewarding. [Students] are welcome to show up for a meeting. We also do educational events, everything from film screenings to seminars with famous speakers talking about a human rights issues in North County. I 'd encourage sociology and history Shamrock Shindig SENIOR STAFF WRITER Once again, it's the time of year when the Irish spirit can be felt all over campus, and ASI is more than happy to make use of the opportunity to put on an event in celebration. On Thursday, March 14, ASI plans to hold its annual Shamrock Shindig during U-Hour. In celebration of S t Patrick's Day, there will be an explosive party thrown in front of Kellogg Library, complete with free food, dancing, potatoes, performers and an appropri- ately large amount of the color green. This enormous celebration of everything Irish has proven fantastically popular with students in the past, with over 200 students in attendance each year for the past several events. Free food has been one of the major contributors to the event's popularity. "It's definitely a celebration you don't want to miss. It will certainly bring out the Irish culture," Sh a mr o ck Shindig coordinator Kathleen Atienza said. Most exciting about this particular "shindig" is the feature of dancers from the local Rose Academy of Irish dancers, who will be performing traditional Irish dances for the gathered students. In addition to this, they have volunteered to give a brief tutorial on Irish dance for students who may want to join in. Overall, it is an easy and convenient opportunity for students to be a part of the Irish spirit on campus while having plenty of food and f un in the process. from the international headquarters in London or the international headquarters in D.C., a human rights prisoner, always in an external country, never on behalf of someone in the same country. Amnesty International doesn't work on behalf of felons," Wiener said. For more information on Amnesty International, visit www.amnestyusa.org on the international level or www. amnesty471.org for local information. w San Marcos Boys & Girls Club in search of volunteers B Y KARLA R EYES and criminology and definitely political science majors to join," Wiener said. The actions of each chapter of Amnesty International varies, but the central mission remains the same. "Every chapter is assigned, Clinical Excellence through Graduate Education Local opportunity to do some good SENIOR STAFF WRITER INTERNATIONAL U NIVERSITY OF S T . A UGUSTINE ASI to hold event to celebrate St. Patrick's Day B Y RYAN D OWNS AMNESTY GIVE TO i The Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos is one place that enthusiastically provides opportunities for college students to enrich their personal life and make their resume more competitive. BOYS & GIRLS CLUB The Boys & Girls Club of OF SAN MARCOS San Marcos is next to the city's Corky Smith Gymnasium, located about a mile and a half from campus. They offer a place for young school, whether it's at home listening and giving respectkids to go after school, mak- or at school. Sometimes I can able feedback-advice go for ing visits fun by setting up relate because I have already it," Diaz said. activities, tutoring and oc- been through that 'high If you are interested in casional field trips during the school' stage." volunteering, you can stop summer. The Boys & Girls Club's by The Boys & Girls Club "I love working there. I 'm mission is to help diverse of San Marcos and ask for an fr in the mentoring programs youth from six to eighteen application. A background so it gives me the opportu- years of age develop the check, drug test and fingernity to meet people, bond qualities required to reach print scan is required f or voland give advice to teens," their full potential and be- unteering positions. Janet Diaz said, a current come responsible citizens The Boys & Girls Club of Boys & Girls Club volunteer and leaders. 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We look forward to meeting you on campus and sharing with you all that our university has to offer. To register to attend, please visit www. ü and click �F eatures Editor: Katlin Sweeney cougarchron.features@gmail.com Studying Abroad An ideal addition t o the avid student's college experience BY RYAN D OWNS SENIOR STAFF WRITER College is meant to be a time for students to go outside their comfort zone and learn more about the world by travelling to a new country. For those who may be interested in this, there is CSUSM's Study Abroad Program, the campus's proud organizer of exchange programs between CSUSM and foreign schools. "Practical benefits are many for studying abroad. It's a resume builder, it can give you a competitive edge when talking to prospective employers," Study Abroad Coordinator Tiffany Gabbard said. There are a variety of programs designed to cater towards students' desired schedules. The most popular is the semester exchange, which is a single semesterlong exchange to a school in a foreign country. Other programs can run as short as two weeks or as long as a full academic year. Studying abroad is incredibly flexible and designed to work with both the student's time and money. Many of the transfer schools-that students can choose from also speak a fair amount of English. "There are different fee structures in place for shorter-term programs...we try to be aware of our student's needs. For the semester exchange and year-long programs, you are essentially paying the same tuition you would here," Gabbard said. Students who have participated in the study abroad program have had positive things to say and found that they got a chance to explore themselves and their possibilities. "Studying abroad was one of the highlights of my life," Lance Rosenberger said. "I feel I learned and grew more in my one year abroad than in my whole time in college." The process is incredibly simple questions are welcome at the Office of Global Education in Craven 3200. Students can also visit the Study Abroad page on the school website: http://www. csusm.edu/global/, for information on schools that fit their interests and work for their majors. Walk-in hours are from 10 to 11 a.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays and 3 to 4 p.m. onjfijgsdays and Thursdays. Manila Harbor: Fine cuisine that won't disappoint Filipino food with a sense of being on the island can satisfy not only your hunger but give you a taste of global atmosphere. The Looking to take a trip with restaurant is filled with the great cuisine, people and cul- smiles of satisfied customture? Whisk yourself away ers and an aroma of Filipino to the Philippines with a lo- flavors, and is decorated with cal eatery. pictures of the island. For those interested in afFilipinos are known for a fordable, tasty Filipino food, great sense of community, Manila Harbor will not dis- and you can witness that as appoint. This is an ethnic you see locals conversing restaurant that can take you and as they rummage through away from your studies or food items in a small market work. We may not be the area inside of the restaurant. Anthony Bourdain of food You can learn what spices review, but you can take they share in preparing their yourself to different coun- favorite Filipino dishes. tries around our globe with Some of Manila Harbor's a simple walk into a local most notable dishes include restaurant. Today, we go chicken, pork, fish and beef. only a few minutes from our The prices of menu items campus to the Philippines by range from $3.99 (1 item) to heading to Manila Harbor in $5.99 (2 items). All combo San Marcos. orders come with white rice If you're looking for gour- or pancit (noodles), and met food and you're faint of all portion sizes are large heart, this may not be your enough to fill you up. place. Yet if it interests you Items such as chicken, to find affordable, traditional pork adobo (light soy sauce and tasty Filipino food, then flavored) and lumpia, which Manila Harbor might be for is similar to a smaller egg you. roll, fill the menu. You can * Filipino cuisine can be de- also choose from about 12 scribed as a fusion of Span- items they cook daily that ish and Chinese cultures. are showcased in front of Ideal for food lovers that you which are part of the enjoy ethnic food, Manila combo selection. We recomHarbor is a restaurant that mend menudo, a stew-like B Y BOBBY RIVERA SENIOR STAFF WRITER Manila Harbor is ideal for food lovers that enjoy ethnic food. Photos by Anne Hall dish with pork, potatoes and in the Philippines. It is reccarrots. Another great item ommended for your pocketis Daing Bangus, which is book and satisfies your food marinated milkfish and is hunger with their large porvery tasty. tions and favorable cuisine. Manila Harbor equals Tayo'y magsikain! great food and an even betManila Harbor is open ter experience. It gets the every day from 9:30 a.m. to thumbs up for cost, taste, 6:30 p j n. It is located at 844 locale being within a few W. San Marcos Blvd.* San miles from the main campus Marcos, CA 92078, phone and an atmosphere of being number 760-591-9551. �Opinion Editor: Jessie Gambrell cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, MARCH 6,2013 O PINION ' Zero DarkThirty' Daylight saving time is worth our time film vs the W orld D ST gives students hope that summer is on its way B Y JULIANA STUMPP BY CASSIDY HAMILTON A & E EDITOR SENIOR STAFF WRITER When the historic thriller "Zero Dark Thirty" was released in theaters on Jan. 11, Oscar buzz quickly surrounded the movie. After all, it tells the remarkable story about the fall of the world's most wanted man, Osama Bin Laden. However, with a powerful movie about the United States government and one of our country's most inspiring yet haunting stories, a storm follows about what really happened. "Zero Dark Thirty" started off strong by being already nominated for multiple awards before it was released in theaters. However, the film only won one Golden Globe award for Jessica Chastain's performance as brutally tough and obsessive CIA agent Maya. At the Academy Awards, the film was nominated for five awards but walked away with only one for Best Achievement in Sound Editing. The biggest concern of the film was the torture scenes that may or may not have left moviegoers under the impression that these methods helped track the military to Osama Bin Laden. Senators like Johii McCain, Dianne Feinstein and Carl Levin complained heavily about this issue simply stating that the methods of torture such as "waterboarding" did not result in Osama's death. Like many movies, and even the movies that were nominated for Oscars this year, are heavily dramatized for the audiences. "Zero Dark Thirty" is no exception. I was recently indulging in some routine Facebook poking around when I came across a friend's status: "Can we all take a moment to appreciate the fact that its 5:30 p.m. and its nowhere near dark. Summers comiiiinnnnng!!!" As it happens, I already had With politics aside, "Zero this epiphany just moments Dark Thirty" was a movie before as I was walking out that our generation can relate of psychology, my last class to because we lived through of the week. I had looked out it. We woke up in elementary in the south/west direction at school watching those two the beautiful mountains and towers fall to ashes. We grew apartments behind campus up in this war where families as the sun was* setting. (If were broken because fathers, you've never taken the time mothers, brothers and other to check out this view around family members died to re- sunset, I highly recommend claim justice. We discussed you do so. It is worth the dein school if the military had tour.) been and would continue Anyways, I commented to make the right moves or on this friend's status, "I alwhat our president would ways get so happy the first need to do to end this strug- time I realize this every gle. We all gathered around the television in May 2011 to actually believe with our eyes that Osama Bin Laden died. Maybe "Zero Dark Thirty" Since the first two victims didn't win big this award were shot to death, allegedly season because it's too soon by ex-LAPO Christopher to make a movie about this Dorner on Feb. 3; the scanif there aren't enough faets. dalous case of Dorner has Or maybe the Academy was gotten everyone up in a tizzy. dodging more controversy Dorner fled from the cops all to themselves or the movie over San Diego,finallyfleeitself. Either way, it leaves ing to the snowy hills of Big the audience unsure of the Bear Mountain. Dorner is movie's credibility. said to have murdered four What do you think about innocent victims, (two of "Zero Dark Thirty"? Do you them fellow policemen, the think that it was snubbed other two were the daughwinning awards it was nomi- ter of the LAPO who fired nated for? Or do you think Dorner in 2008 and her fithat it got what it deserved? ancé), before taking his own Email your thoughts to cou- life, cornered in an overtaken garchron.arts@gmail.com cabin. Shortly after the gunshot was heard, the entire cabin went up in flames, NORTH COUNTY LIMO BUS burning to the ground. It took several days for the LAPD to confirm that it was indeed Your designated driver to the Dorner who had gone down in the flames. gaslamp, concert venues, I.A., etc... TCP #27573 Join our s+oP-P and see your name righ+ here! Kristin Melody & Morgan Hall A & E E DITOR Juliana Stumpp D ESIGN E DITOR C OPY E DITOR PHOTOGRAPHERS savings has become a cultural practice that we cannot simply abandon at this point. It is a ritual, a sign of society emerging from the dark winter months and into the beautiful, lighter summer months. I will gladly wake up an hour earlier if it means I can continue to catch the breathtaking views of the sun setting into the mountains when I get out of class each afternoon. the loose gave me a sense of uneasiness, but thankfully the police were able to prevent the danger Dorner posed to others from increasing." - Features Editor Katlin Sweeney "The Dorner case was something that I feel was taken a bit extremely. Of course, there was the issue to consider that law enforcement officers were being targeted and were quite likely in greater danger than bystanders, but the lengths gone were a bit extreme with a few near misses along the way. Although it did indeed come to a close, I feel as though the methods used weren't by the book and could have resulted in damage not only to others but damage to the reputation of law enforcement in the area. It could have been handled better, in my opinion, but the results were more or less desirable." - Copy Editor Keandre Williams-Chambers Photograph of Christopher Dorner released by the Los Angeles Police Department. in San Diego. It was especially shocking when he fled to Big Bear where I have traveled to many times over the years. I feel bad that he flipped out like that, I can't image turning psychotic like that if I was kicked out of my career. I can totally see how upset the cops would if many of their fellow policemen were getting shot down in cold blood. I think it ended fairly, it's just too bad those innocent people had to die before they brought him down." - Opinion Editor Jessie Gambrell Wendolyn Leal CONTACTS Karla Reyes csusm.còugarchronicle@gmail.com Bobby Rivera cougarchron.layout@gmail.com Anne Hall Alison Seagle cougarchron.news@gmail.com Kia Washington cougarchron.sports@gmail.com Morgan Hall Keandre Williams-Chambers STAFF N E W S E DITOR D I S T R I B U T I O N M ANAGER Alfredo Agullar Jessie Gambrell TriciaAlcid S P O R T S E DITOR The reason we have kept the tradition all these years has not changed much since its initial implementation. The idea is that people will preserve energy by waiting until later to use the lights in their houses. While this remains true, I think it has developed into something much bigger than this. Although waking up an hour earlier certainly sets a damper on my mornings for the first week or so, daylight "Aside from watching the news coverage of Christopher Dorner surrounded by police in the cabin in Big Bear, I did not follow this story too closely. But based on what I learned from watching the cabin go up in "When I first saw the news flames and what the news alert of ex-LAPO Christoanchors discussed, I 'm glad pher Dorner fleeing the pothat Dorner was caught and lice all across our hometown "Fm not so informed on the is no longer able to harm county, I was shocked! Noth- Dorner issue but it makes me more people. Him being on ing that scandalous happens wonder what drove him to C O U G A R C HRONICLE S T A F F Melissa Martinez Photo by Cassidy Hamilton Editors' topics: Christopher Dorner scandal 760 - 705 - 6359 E DITORS-IN-CHIEF year, haha." This comment received four "likes" of presumed agreement from others, to which one of my friends replied, "Its one of those good moments in life." Simple, but she could not be more right in my eyes, and this is precisely why I feel that preserving the daylight saving time tradition is entirely necessary to society. It gives me hope, hope that summer is on its way, hope that I can get through the remainder of the school year; and it brings me joy thinking of all the good times that lay ahead in the months of summer — the first sign of this being the prolonged light. The tradition of DST (daylight saving time) was actually introduced by Europeans during World War I. The motive behind this push forward in measured time was that more hours of daylight would conserve coal for the efforts of the war. Alex Franco SALES REP Rogers Jaffarian F E A T U R E S E DITOR CARTOONISTS Katlin Sweeney Faith Orcino Ryan Downs O PINION E DITOR A CADEMIC A D V I S O R Jason Gonzales Jessie Gambrell Pirn Kragen Cassidy Hamilton Curtis Bovee Ben Carlson cougarchron.features@gmail.com JOIN OUR STAFFI GRAVEN 3500 NOON -12:45 P M- cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com cougarchron.arts@gmail.com csusmchronicle.advertising@gmail.com Our Website: csusmchronide.com Office Phone: 760 - 750 - 6099 Office Fax: 780 - 750 - 3345 Our office is located in Craven 3500 such a dramatic conclusion. It is unfortunate that officers in our society could succumb to such a dreadful fate." - News Editor Melissa Martinez "It was an unfortunate case that happened, it's a shame there were so many casualties and that a man was driven to such an extent to exact revenge on them. I want to know the whole story behind this and what exactly went on that we don't know 100 percent about right now before we make a judgment on it, but it is a tragedy for the families and people involved." - Sports Editor Alex Franco The Cougar Chronicle is published twice a month on Wednesdays during t he academic year. Distribution indudes 1,500 copies across 13 stands positioned t hroughout t he CSUSM campus. Letters t o t he Editor should include a f irst and last name and should b e under 300 words, submitted via email. It is t he policy o fThe Cougar Chronicle n ot t o print anonymous letters. T he Cougar Chronicle reserves t he right t o r eject any Letter t o t he Editor f or any reason. �The busted myths of studying abroad BY CHRISTINA BASTIANON CONTRIBUTOR There are tons of concerns regarding studying abroad and plenty of reasons to turn away from die opportunity, So, as a returnee f rom a year abroad in Florence, Italy, I wanted to break down these myths to show that studying abroad is not only possible, but also is a great opportunity for students. The first myth I hear about all the time is that study abroad costs too much. This is false. In my year abroad, I paid the same tuition cost as every other CSU student, My rent was cheaper and I lived blocks away from Piazza Santa Croce and the infamous Florentine cathedral, I could buy most of basic goods each week at the local swap meet while supporting the local merchants and farmers. Best news of all, your financial aid travels with you, making it even more affordable. The second myth is that studying abroad can delay graduation. Again, this is false. If you plan for your program, you will study in your academic major and minor abroad, often earning just as many units, if not more, than you would earn at CSUSM. All coursé work taken from abroad will receive academic credit if it comes from an accredited institution. In your search f ora program, choose where you can get the best academics for your time and be sure to meet with a faculty advisor to make sure your courses correlate to the ones on campus. The third myth deals with the host country's language. While it can be very nerve racking to go into a foreign country that speaks a different language, you will be glad to broaden your perspective once you realize how language informs culture. While I was abroad, I took language courses that helped me adapt to my new country, The vast majority of study abroad options at CSUSM, require no foreign language fluency as coursework is offered in English. Don't let your fears about learning a new language keep you from this opportunity. Chances are your English skills will be enough to study and travel abroad. J Homesickness. is the fourth myth of studying abroad. This differs between each individual, but I found that with the advancement of technology, I was still able to talk to my family multiple times a week. Skype, Facebook and email helped me fight my homesickness, Every time I started to feel homesick, I planned to travel somewhere so I could send a postcard to my family as if I was traveling in their honor; cheesy I know, but it worked, Beyond this, you will have a whole new set of priorities and experiences abroad, so you may be surprised that homesickness may not strike as often. Lastly, myth number five concerns safety both abroad and traveling. Many worry about the unknown and that is exactly why this myth exists. Not to say that it's invalid, but we all are uncertain about what we don't know and it's understandable. I definitely worried the first time I traveled outside of Florence. I had a complete itinerary listing hostel numbers, airline numbers, consulate numbers, and other emergency numbers. I was well prepared for anything to go wrong and what I found was an amazing change of culture. Everywhere I traveled I found welcoming peopie and in many cases peopie who were interested in me and where I came from and wanted to know about America. The best travelers are those who are prepared, yet flexible and open-minded to where their travels take them, Studying abroad for a full year gave me an unforgettable experience that has Photographs taken of Christina Bartianon during her year abroad in Italy. Photos provided by Christina Bartianon honestly changed my life, opportunities for studying My experience has lead me abroad, whether you go for to encourage others to ex- a semester, a year or even a plore their options and study summer. To* find out more, abroad. The opportunities check out the programs on are out there; it's just up to the website: www.csusm. you to find them. Visiting the edu/global. The world is Global Education Office is yours; go explore. the first step in finding these Cougar asks: Fact: There are over 850 stairs on campus B Y ALISON SEAGLE SENIOR STAFF WRITER What's your favorite Starbucks drink? They see me rollin': A different perspective t o the modes of transportation on campus B Y N ICOLE IGNELL CONTRIBUTOR CSUSM is known by another name you may well be aware o f, "Cal State Stair Master," due to the hundreds of stairs the campus has. This athletic sense of architecture may seem like the perfect solution to the "freshman fifteen" and the "sophomore twenty" and so on. However, while these stairs may cut off those cookie calories, most people don't consider those unfortunate few whp are unable to use. this alternative means of working out. Take me for example. I hate stairs. I mean I avoid them by all means possible. Whether it's laziness or lack of motivation to actually get up and move, I try to avoid these beautiful stairs at all cost. Boy, did my appreciation for these stairs change when I was faced with the challenge of being temporarily handicapped. My only way of accessibility is through the use of elevators and handicap ramps, which are inconveniently placed. Long story short, I was in a car accident. One week after being in the hospital and recovering, I stuck out like a sore thumb when I returned to school. With a neck brace, two huge scars on my leg and one sexy scooter that I drove around campus in as I attempted to defeat the long day ahead. My first day of classes absolutely sucked. I had to take an extra 20 minutes to maneuver around campus, trying to find the few elevators that weren't past their safety inspection expiration date. I got stuck in an elevator twice, drove around i n'circles trying to find ramps, got trapped on the bridge from the parking lot and had to attempt to open doors by myself while operating the scooter. Now d on't get me wrong, those nifty little buttons that open the door for people in my situation are great, but only when they are working. Attempting to successfully maneuver around campus is like solving a Rubik Cube, nearly impossible unless you know all the secrets. I will say one positive thing about being handicapped; the Disabled Student Services (DSS) staff on campus is absolutely outstanding at their job and exceeded in making me feel comfortable to come back to campus after my accident. Anyone who needs any type of assistance should go to DSS. The director, John Segoria, is awesome. . As a person who is only temporarily disabled, I am very thankful that I had help in getting around campus. From an insider's perspective on "Cal State Stair Master," I think that the school should attempt to become more handicap-friendly. Just one way the school could accomplish this is to have accessible maps to find all the elevators on campus. The blue handicapped push open buttons are very helpful, and so they should add more and make sure they are functioning well. All in all,4 being temporarily handicapped showed me the other side of things, and I hope that other people can speak up too so some changes can be made to make it easier for handicapped people to move around campus. Tani Alkaabi, business: "White chocolate mocha" Taylor Hart, criminology: "Caramel mocha" Megan Guilfoyle, kinesiology: Iced caramel macchiato with extra ice and extra caramel" Sadad Alfkhli, business: "Caramel latte" Jazmin Espinoza, sociology: "Salted caramel mocha, either frappucdno or hot" Kylie Swift, communications: Hugo Hernandez, criminology: "Passion tea" "Chai tea latte" Cate Chambers, business: "Cinnamon dolce latte" �1 0 »u^Snion^icom THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6,2013 O P I N I ON Give students a vote on Student'Success* Fee B Y MELISSA MARTINEZ N EWS EDITOR In case you haven't heard, GSUSM administration is exploring a "Student Success Fee," in which they are thinking of charging students a fee designated to possibly one or more of four categories: course sections, advising and career support, academic support and student life and recreational opportunities. As a student, offering more course sections and academic support seems like a fresh breath of air, however, I do not understand why we, the students, should pay more to receive these resources that have yet to be determined. The CSUSM website dedicated to the Student Success Fee states, "Why a Student Success fee?" and further says: to help ensure students graduate in a timely manner." This is something every student will benefit from, however, how will charging us money that could« potentially go to campus recreation help me to graduate a semester early, as the presentation states? I understand the importance of academic support and being involved on campus. However since most of us aren't able to afford the tuition and fees now, we are all going to be too busy working extra hours to make rent, tuition and now our "student success fee." Yes, some of us get financial aid but what about those students who don't benefit from financial aid? Don't make us pay another fee without asking first. The "success" fee was first introduced last semester and there were two open forums providing information on the fee on Feb. 26 and Feb. 27, with another one slated^ March 12. In the presentation provided at the Feb 27 forum, I felt that the information highlighted only the benefits of the success fee, skewing the information in favor of students. Honestly, I feel that this "success" fee presentation is trying to make the students believe that it is up to us to pay for these resources. The presentation also showed that in 2013/2014, if approved, the student "success" fee, would start at $175 a semester, then move up to $225 a semester in 2014/15, and then rise once more to $275 a semester in 2015/16. My question is why the in- crease? What also caught my eye was the survey that was so generously offered on the website. Now, if you are a student, faculty or administrator, you are able to complete the survey and in completing the survey, you are asked which departments you would allocate $100, assuming the fee is approved. Not "do you oppose or approve the student success fee?" When I tried filling out the survey, I put $0 in each of the categories and stated my opinion iti the following forum. I was not allowed to submit because I did not properly distribute a $100 total: This makes me wonder whether the forum following the survey is even considered since regardless if you agree on the success fee, you must distribute a total of $100 amongst the presented options. If you are serious about stating your opinion, I suggest filling out the forum on the "Send Us Your Feedback" page, however, if you do not agree with the fee, you cannot properly complete the survey, without deciding that certain departments should receive a certain amount of money. However, if you'd like to ask administrators directly about the fee at the open forum, you can't because those providing the forum only represent the administrators and information regarding the fee. When asked questions regarding the fee at the Feb. 27 forum, Student Affairs spokeswomen Bridget Blanshan announced that debate of the fee is not welcome to multiple students. If you want to raise your voice, take the survey! Tell them where you want the money to go, even if you don't want it to go anywhere! The survey instead should include a choice of whether students agree. I heard at the Feb. 27 open forum that the reason this was not taken to a vote (a guideline in implementing a student fee at any CSU requires either a vote frdm the students, a referendum or an alternative consultation) was because it was believed that they would not receive proper feedback. The CSUSM website dedicated to the Student Success Fee states, "President Haynes determined that the use of alternative consultation was more appropriate than a student fee referendum. This decision was based on the consistently low voter turnout the campus has experienced during ASI elections and other fee referendums held on campus." However, I believe that had the students been given an opportunity to vote, they would receive appropriate feedback and that was proved with the results of Proposition 30. Because proposition 30 affected money, students cared. I don't believe the case is different with CSUSM students. Offering an alternative consultation rather than a vote is a way for CSUSM to get what they want from students without giving them the respect of a voting opportunity. Maybe this "success" fee is important; maybe it will benefit our campus more than it will take away from students. However, does CSUSM believe that .proposing a "success" fee without first allowing students to vote is the right way to do this? For example, students are currently charged for the building of the Student Union. This does not infuriate students because we know exactly where the fee is dis- tributed. From what students understand about the success fee is that it's being proposed and administration has yet to decide which department(s) on campus will benefit from this fee. This fee was approved at multiple CSUs. For example, at Cal Poly Pomona, there is information on exactly where and how the fee will be distributed. Their website even offers a fee breakdown of where the fees will be disbursed each year (csupomona.edu/~studentsuccessfee/ faq.shtml#faql). I believe if CSUSM offered us the same information as well as the right to a vote, the success fee may be approved and even supported by students Even the university .admits on its website, on a page listing the pros and cons of the success fee proposal that without a vote "there is not a way for students to reially say NO to the fee." That is a pretty big disadvantage when you're asking students for more money; it's taking away the opportunity for students to have a voice. I encourage all students and faculty to attend the forum at U-hour, March 12 in Arts 240. Since 2007, the State appropriation to C SUSM has been cut by approximately $20 million or 20 percent, while the number df students has increased by approximately 20 percent The budget reductions of the past five years have seriously undermined the ability of our campus to maintain the current levels of student support. 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Salary: $9 - $12.00/hr based on In order to protect and preserve the things w e value most at C SUSM, the campus is exploring creation of an Academic Excellence & Student Success Fee, To learn more about the process, what a Academic Excellence & Student Success F ee would mean to C SUSM, and provide your feedback, please plan to attend our final open forum: & criminal background c heck, C A Driver's l icense«. liable transportation. 1 1 ,Tl ^Èj^^MM^ ITirtTI«»* l|y|f# T ERi ' art Time or Full Time | Flexible Hours - On the J ob Training provided I - No prior exp.•Required • m m t M U S m M i i M *; - • ** -~ f Changing the way the world sees people with autism and other developmental disabilities since 1980 mmmmmmmm Please apply at www.teriinc.org (Jp Date: March 12 Time: Noon Location: Arts 240 You can also learn more and share your feedback and take our online survey at: w ww.csysni.edu/fuccessfee �A & E Editor: Juliana Stumpp cougarchron.arts@gmail.com Incarceration, Liberation, Imagination other young men and women; those who suffered like me. But it seems that the The third floor of Kellogg language of love comes from library has been witness to deep inside and has touched plenty of fascinating art ex- my h eart... " hibits over the many years, Figueroa visited the cambut there has yet to be a spot- pus earlier this month to light quite like this. oversee the transfer of his CSUSM's most trafficked work. His paintings deal art gallery is currently play- with a litany of themes from ing host to the work of S^ul his life including his sincere Figueroa, a painter who uses Christian faith, his time in his checkered past, and his prison and his hard life in overcoming of it, to inspire Oceanside. He hopes his others. The artist in question, work will strike a chord with Figueroa grew up in Oceans- others who may have experiide and joined gang life f rom enced a similar life. an early age, eventually doEspecially proud of the ing time in prison. While exhibit is the coordinator, incarcerated, he focused on Melanie Chu. painting using the limited " It's rare that people get materials he had available. a real big second chance to "I am a believer that [art] do something very different saved my life and in do- with their lives," Chu said. ing so saved my family," he Chu wanted to try somewrote in the Artist's State- thing new with this latest exment available at the exhibit. hibit, using Figueroa's work "I am often surrounded by to inspire troubled youths BY RYAN D OWNS SENIOR STAFF WRITER For your entertainment: B Y K ATUN SWEENEY FEATURES EDITOR l|§i 1 fl ' gj m he KWV " HHI í M. ILWœm " » n* 1 •S t Saul Figueroa's art peices from he thridfloorlibrary gallery. Photo by Ryan Downs and shine a light on problems The exhibit was made posin a community very close to sible by the CSUSM Civility our own. Campaign and the Instruc"The purpose of this exhib- tionally Related Activities it is to really connect to what Funds, as well as the Arts & people are learning,in class. Lecture Series, ArtMiles and So you can learn about gang Charity Wings. The exhibit will be on disviolence in a class, but to see it, to experience it here is to play in the library through experience it in a different May 10, and will be open to way. It really gives people a the public during normal lidifferent context and a differ- brary hours. ent perspective," Chu Said. "Mona Lisa Smile" "^tJI Jí Ir If - "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" 5 Must watch episode. SeaIt is 1953, and a woman's son 3, Episode 2: Graduation greatest achievement is not Day Part 2 Every generation, one vamgraduating from college but marrying a man. At Welles- pire slayer is born to protect ley College, the brightest the world from demonic conyoung women from across trol and utter chaos. 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SubmH- your review +0 cougarchron.arisCS'gnnaicom A red carpet walk: The guest's view at the 2013 Academy Awards terviews and paparazzi taking pictures, guests still get FEATURES EDITOR to walk on the red carpet It is the feeling that comes along with the celebrities. You are greeted by the when you are surrounded by hundreds of people, cameras sounds of flashing cameras are documenting your every and hundreds of fans screammove and you are trying not ing the names of their favorite actors. While walking to trip over the red carpet. You are not a celebrity, alongf guests get a behindbut being at the Academy the-scenes look at what goes Awards gives you a taste on before the cameras start of what it feels like. Pull- rolling. You see Mario Lopez ing up to the Dolby Theatre and Kristin Chenoweth readentrance, hundreds of lim- ing f rom the teleprompter for ousines surround you. You their respective networks, stand in line, walk through Rico Rodriguez from "Mod,, security and then find your- ern Farnily standing in the self at the beginning of the crowd to keep their energy red carpet. While a rope and pumped and watch managa dozen security members ers escorting their clients stand in between you and the down the carpet. Celebrities portion of the carpet that is like Adele, Charlize Theron, dedicated to conducting in- Anne Hathaway, Chris TuckBY KATLIN SWEENEY er, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Hugh Jackman pause less than foot in front of you to wave to their fans in the stands directly behind you. Some celebrities like Chris Pine even step over to your portion of the carpet to take pictures with their fans. Others like Daniel Day-Lewis choose to walk on the side that is not bombarded by cameras, putting him less than two inches away from you. As you walk towards the end of the carpet, you find well-known television personalities like Kelly Ripa and Robin Roberts waiting to conduct interviews with anticipated award presenters like Halle Berry. Since this is the part of the carpet where the rope ends, celebrities and the other guests are now able to walk side-by-side as they enter the Dolby Theatre. You find yourself bumping shoulders with Jennifer Hudson as you walk up the steps of the building and having seats next to the filmmakers who created "Life of Pi," "Django Unchained" and "Beasts of the Southern Wild." When the show starts, you experience Jennifer Hudson's powerful voice firsthand, see the cast members of "Les Miserables" perform "One Day, More" and hear Anne Hathaway's acceptance speech. From the first balcony of seats, you are surrounded by a crowd jumping to their feet when Ang Lee wins the Oscar for Best Katlin Sweeney and cousin standing on the red carpet at the Feb. 24 Academy Awards. Photo provided by Katlin Sweeney Director for Life of Pi and breaks are restricted to durcan look below you to see ing commercials, and unless Bradley Cooper and Jennifer you make it back to your Lawrence walking around seat before they end, you are to talk to their friends in the locked out of the audience surrounding seats. You learn until the next break. that bathroom and snack W ALK CONTINUED ON 1 2 �A & E Editor: Juliana Stumpp cougarchron.arts@gmail.com Hey Mr. DJ turn the music up Breaking down the Red Bull Thre3style University D J competition B Y ALISON SEAGLE SENIOR STAFF WRITER The bass was booming, the lights were flashing and the crowd was dancing and cheering Thursday, Feb. 28 at the Typhoon Saloon in Pacific Beach for the Red Bull Thre3style University DJ competition. The competitors included one student each from UCSD, SDSU, USD, while CSUSM had two students representatives; Alec "T3ch- F4LL" Pagliaro and Edric "Reekz" Quintong, DJ Alec "T3chF4LL" Pagliaro was selected to be. the first performer of the night, of which he said, " I've got to set the bar pretty high," and acknowledged that it was a real "privilege and an opportunity" to get to participate at such an event. DJ T3chF4LL has performed on many occasions at the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach, as well as D J'd at clubs in downtown San Diego, Los Angeles, and at events on the CSUSM campus. Pagliaro said that the "vibe and the energy of the club," is what pumps him up when he is on stage performing. His friend and mentor, DJ Devon Hodgan came to the event to support Pagliaro and listen to his interesting set transitions. "His set has a lot of energy and it's an emotional roller coaster of genres, and he might even get you to sing along a bit," Hodgen said. DJ Edric "Reekz" Quintong was the fourth artist to perform at the event. He has previously competed in the DJ takeover competition, as well as at the Red Bull DJ contest that had taken place last semester. Before Quintong's set, his roommate, Bryant Force, said he had listened to DJ Reekz work on his set in the garage a lot, and "I think he has a good chance [at winning], and we support him a Student capstone illustrates the frustrations of dating B Y JULIANA STUMPP A & E EDITOR For those of us graduating in the spring, the term "crunch-time" is an understatement of how we feel. We want to make sure that we complete all of our assignments properly and go out with a bang as we get ready to close this chapter and welcome in another one. For Cassie Chase, a visual and performing arts major with an emphasis in theatre, all of her work during her college career will be coming to an end. Her capstone p erformance " Venus i n F u r " will be premiered for the public. In the play, she plays one of the leads, Vanda Jordan, and is producing it as well. "Venus in Fur" tells the story or a director, Thomas Novachek (played by Christopher Murphy) who is in search of a female lead f or his adaptation of the same titled play about the origins of masochism in 1870. The character Vanda Jordan is an extremely driven, passionate, aspiring actress who arrives late for her audition. Thomas and Vanda read the parts for Sverin Kushemski and Vanda Von Dunayev, respectively. Soon they cross the lines of actress and director and explore the boundaries of sexual tension and power throughout. "Vanda is eccentric and intriguing, as she does not divulge much about where she comes from or who she is," explained Chase about her own character. Last spring, both Chase and Murphy were the leads in CSUSM's "Spring Awakening" which was about a child's tragedy and discussed other taboo topics. They both enjoyed the more adult relationship that is presented in "Venus in Fur" which is one of the reasons they were drawn to the roles and story. The "Venus in Fur" play was originally written by David Ives in 2010 and premiered on Broadway in 2011. "My personal inspiration for choosing such a script was to use a small cast of reliable people in a play that pushed the envelopes in an intriguing way," Chase said • about her inspiration to have her adaptation of the play. "I have a preference for comedy, and this play has a dark tone that I love. Christopher and I were interested in the depth, intensity and passion of these characters." While the play may have dramatic themes, students will be able to relate to certain situations and feeling that the characters embody. "The tension explored is familiar tension throughout the dating world today. Mind games, sexual tension, unsure feelings and traipsing into inappropriate territory is touched upon," Chase said. "On some level, I think students will understand the tension felt between two people who meet and ignite each other." "Venus in Fur" is directed by Justin Levine as a guest director and an artist in the visual and performing arts department. The play will be playing at 7 p.m. on March 8 and 9 in Arts 111. Admission is free. Hitting the shelves March 12 and 15 B Y JULIANA STUMPP A & E EDITOR 3/15 " The 20/20 Experience' by 3/12 "Life of Pi" Based off of t he N ew York ^ ^ S I ^ f f l K ^ Justin Timberlake Sex Times' bestselling novel, "Life of ^ y ' s finally back! In his third Pi" t he 2012 hit film adaption was r (h studio album a fter "Future Sex/ nominated f or eleven Academy Love Sounds" back in 2006, t he Awards including Best Picture and f ormer 'NSYNC f ront man made Best Director. Piscine Molitor "Pi" t he move t o RCA Records t o reßi Patel is t he only survivor of a shipcord this new album. Performing ^'mmmm m w r e c k t hat killed his e ntire family. "Suit and Tie", " Pusher Love Girl" Along f or t he ride a cross t he Pacific O cean in a life b oat is and " That Girl" a t t he Grammy Awards a few weeks ago, it a bengal tiger named Richard Parker. Filled with creative im- is needless t o say fans a re excited f orTimberlake's r eturn t o agery and powerful scenes,"Life of Pi" promises an epic story. t he music industry. 3/12 "Rise of t he Guardians" T he Guardians comprise of Santa Claus (Alec Baldwin),Jack Frost (Chris Pine), Easter Bunny (Hugh Jackman) and t he Tooth Fairy (Isla Fisher) in this fantasy a dventure film. Nominated f or Best Animated Feature a t t he Golden Globes this year, t he holiday favorites fight Pitch t he Boogeyman (Jude Law) f rom frightening children with fear. A movie good f or t he w holefamily,n o m atter w hat t ime of year it is. 3/12 " The N ext Day" by David Bowie This year, David Bowie will be adding a 24th album t o his collection. A d ecade a fter his last album, "Reality" he announced this current album on his 60th birthday in January.The C D is already available f or pre-sale on iTunes and t he single titled " Where A re W e Now?" made t op 10 o n t he music c harts w hen it was released. W ALK FROM I I does not mean they are not vital members of the film industry. Sitting with these men and women gives you the opportunity to see the people that create the sounds, sights and costumes that make that movie you love so great. While it is incredible to see the movie stars in person, After the show, you find yourself standing next to Oscar winners like Brenda Chapman, one of the two directors for "Brave." You get to meet Melissa McCarthy, have Eddie Redmayne walk past you while looking for his limousine and meet some of the filmmakers behind your favorite movies. Getting to attend the Academy Awards gives you a real look at how extravagant of an event the Oscars is and reminds you of how many people are attending the awards per movie. Just because some of these people are not sitting on ground level of the theater the real magic lies within the people on the roped-off section of the carpet, the filmmakers that spend hours perfecting these films that give the actors a name. The Academy Awards is a whirlwind of an experience that looks dazzling on television but even better in person. Allfivecompetitors at the Feb. 28 Red Bull Thre3style University DJ competition. Photo by Alison Seagle though as Red Bull National lot." After each of the five DJs Thre3Style San Diego Subhad their 15 minutes to Qualifier winner, DJ Chris showcase their talents, the Cutz, kept the music blasting panel of judges chose their and mass of club-goers pulswinner: DJ Eric Love from ing into the wee hours of the SDSU. The party continued morning. THE SHUjihLE B Y KEANDRE WILLIAMS-CHAMBERS C OPY E DITOR It's hard t o believe that w e have only been in school for a bit more than 30 days when it actually feels we've been back for 30 months. W i t h the tedium of classes and other stressors in o ur daily lives, w e present you with a de-stressor playlist that consist of low-energy songs with just enough hook t o keep you from falling asleep on your homework but t o calm the nerves and ease the mind. "Out My Mind, Just in Time" By Erykah Badu This soothing track from the Neo-Soul artist, Erykah Badu,' is sure t o calm with its jazzy feel and sweet undertones of lové and deep emotion. Although it is lengthy at a good 10 minutes long, the time is sure t o pass by while absorbing this closing track from her fifth studio album, " New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh)."You might even find yourself wondering if you've listened t o more than just one song. "I Love the Rain" By The Real Tuesday Weld Though it may not be raining outside, you might find yourself wishing it w ere with this upbeat track that is surprising in its ability t o put the mind at ease with more pleasurable thoughts about the weather outside. W hether it be in humor at the heat o r reminiscence of chill, queue this song up and you'll find yourself wanting a good rainy day. "Rewrite (Adem Remix)" By Sia H ere is a song that presents a calm and intriguing air about it from this Australian singer-songwriter that is part of the genius behind some songs w e all know, such as " Diamonds" sung by Rihanna and "Blank Page" sung by Christina Aguilera.This track shows a beautiful blend of the voices of Sia Furler and English singer Adem llhan. "Distractions" By Zero 7 W hether o r not you focus on the lyrics, it is a good song t o get lost in and perhaps even daydream in. Just*a w ord of caution: if you think the ideal is portrayed in this song, you'll be quite surprised by the flip side of every verse. That dreamy smile might just come t o a quick thoughtful expression on your face. "Beast" By Agnes Obel Take a listen t o this delightful piece by Danish singer/songwriter/pianist Agnes O bel, and let yourself get lost in thé ideal this ¡song can drop you into. Some describe it as hypnotic, with a sweet spell cast on the listener until the final second.The contrast between the piano background and the lyrics is—dare I say, haunting. � 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. 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Read a bout t heir r ecent victories versus Point Loma Nazaren and also t he Athlete Spotlight on Cougar pitcher, H unter Brown. FEATURES mm 4 - Do you know Dr. Laura de Ghetaldi? Read one staff writer's admiration of this kinesiology professor with this issues champion of t he community. OPINION 5 - How has t he sprinter being shut down impacted your daily routine? A re you a c ommuter t hat relied on t hat service t o get you t o campus? Read o ne staff w riters opinion on how t he s printer is now just a giant inconvenience And With the scandal from last year's elections, students are looking forward to what interesting things might happen with the 2013 ASI elections. So far, ASI Presidential candidate Daniel Cruz has dropped just a week before elections started leaving Matt Walsh and Israel Irizarry on the ballot. The week of March 25-28, candidates will be campaigning during U-Hour and in between classes. Signs encouraging students to vote have already been placed around campus. Candidates f or ASI President are competing with what they believe students are looking for in an ASI President. Irizarry, a fourthyear Marketing major who held the position of College of Business Administrative Representative this past year states, "I've seen the other side of campus and have met people I haven't met before. Therefore I feel there needs a different face for president, coming from a different background." In his campaign video Irizarry states "I feel the communication and diversity could be improved here." Past and current candidates have expressed this as an issue. However he argues that B Y MELISSA MARTINEZ 6 - W e have a h ot button issue with t he Campus Ministry USA showing up on t he CSUSM campus. Read a Letter t o t he Editor submitted my a concerned s tudents and also read o ne staff w riters opinion about t he events t hat t ook place on March 12. 7 - C ontestants f rom "RuPauPs Drag Race" showed up a t t he San Marcos Civic C enter f or a night filled with fun. Read all a bout w ho showed up and w ho owned t he stage. O UR NEXT ISSUE April 4 ASI Presidential candidates campaign on campus. Photo by Kristin Melody "the other candidates are great but I 'm a listener." He also explains his plans on how to change this epidemic, "My major is marketing so I have that background. I want to focus on social media like newsletters, YouTube links, etc." Since being actively part of ASI Board of Directors, Irizarry knows what it takes to improve student involvement. "People still don't know who to go to on campus. I want the students to know that I am available through email, phone, text, Facebook. However, ASI is the face of the ASI President, not me. It's a team effort." Irizarry mentioned how the controversial Student Success Fee has a miscommunication among students and the faculty. Walsh, who has been actively participating in the process as a student representative on the Task Force states, "Well I 'm part of the Task Force and they don't have a say. Our goal is to solicit information to the students and back to the Student Fee Advisory Committee (SFAC). We are more behind the scenes like what the website will look like or dates that work for the students." In addition to his focus on the Student Success Fee, Walsh has three main goals, "There are three groups on campus that don't have a voice and they are graduate students, extended learning students and the veterans center. They pay for ASI fees so they should be given the appropriate resources. Second, I don't want just one student sitting on a bunch of committees but more students to participate. There The Dream is Now Campaign, following the hopes of The DREAM Act, is currently holding a contest from March 5 through April 5 to encourage students throughout the country to sign an online petition and submit art (videos, songs, drawings and poems) displaying their support for The DREAM Act. The bipartisan legislation, originally developed by Sen. Orrin Hatch [R-UT] and Sen. Richard Durbin [D-IL] aims to allow undocumented students to be eligible to complete their college degree or two years of military service in providing them a 6-yearlong conditional path to citizenship, according to dreamact.info. The Dream is Now cam- paign is targeting college students for outreach in the hopes of spreading the word throughout campuses and advocating for reform. The contest is to win a chance at screening the Dream is Now documentary on the campus of their college or University. The students who gain the most* signatures from their college or university will also receive an all expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C. to watch the premiere* of the documentary. TheDreamIsNow.org was originally created by Laurene Powell Jobs—widow of the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs—and filmmaker Davis Guggenheim ("An Inconvenient Truth" and "Waiting for Superman"). The Dream is Now aims to allow "DREAMers" to North County Transit District announces 'sprinter-ruption' B Y MELISSA MARTINEZ NEWS EDITOR A S I CONTINUED ON 2 T h e D ream is N o w Campaign' targets college students f or advocacy o f i mmigration r eform NEWS EDITOR trict court of Judge Larry A. Burns. He is facing from 27 to 33 months in Matt Weavfederal custody. er, the former As part of the CSUSM student plea agreement charged last Weaver signed month with atwith prosecutempting to rig tors from the the 2012 ASI U.S. Attorneys student elections Office, Weaver with stolen idenpleaded guilty tities, pleaded to counts of wire guilty to three fraud, unauthorcharges in federof Matt Weaver aized access and al court March 21 computer According to court records, identity theft. The comthe 22-year-old former busi- plaint detailing the charges ness major from Huntington said that Weaver admitted to Beach will be sentenced on devising a scheme to defraud June 17 in the federal dis- WEAVER CONTINUED ON 2 STAFF WRITERS convey their experiences through video in effort to offer personal testimonies of the impact of being an undocumented student as well as a chance for people who are documented to display their support. TheDreamIsNow.org highlights a student named Terrence attending UC Berkeley, majoring in mathematics and applied statistics who has recently been accepted to the Masters Program for biostatistics at Yale University. Terrance breaks down the numbers in dollars of how much it would cost to deport him and other undocumented students ($23,000 for every person) and how much the economy will gain if undocumented students were given an opportunity to complete college and receive their citiDREAM CONTINUED ON 2 Unfortunately for many commuter students on campus, the North County Transit District (NCTD) Sprinter light-rail system is out of service due to maintenance issues and safety concerns with the current braking system. Effective Monday, March 11, the Sprinter will continue to be out-of-service for an unknown amount of time. NCTD officials have stated that there is no set date for when it is expected to resume running. For students, this means the reliable train won't be stopping at its convenient locations for some time. "It came at a bad time, having been before school finished for the semester for CSUSM students. It is what it is, though. They can't sacrifice safety and at least they are providing an alternative with bus transportation in the meantime," second-year-student Brett Goudy said. Since the Sprinter is a main source for transportation for many students and residents ranging from Oceanside to Escondido, the NCTD has provided alternate bus routes to accommodate the lack of service throughout North County. Two supplemental bus routes are the 618 Sprinter Express to travel from the Oceanside Transit Center to the Vista Transit Center operating from 4:35 a.m. until 12:18 a.m. (Monday-Friday), and the 620 Sprinter Express traveling from the Oceanside Transit Center to the Escondido Transit Center every 30 minutes beginning at 4:10 a.m. until 9:40 p.m. (Monday- Friday). To offer further accommodation to passengers, NCTD staff, also known as the "Blue Crew" will be stationed to aid passengers with information to alternative routes to make the transition from train to bus easier. According to Tom Tulley, the Chief of Safety at NCTD, a Recovery Task Force has been assigned to aid information and questions as long as the Sprinter remains outof-service. According to the "Backon-the-Track Blog" written by Tulley, the main issue causing the Sprinter service to be temporarily suspended occurred during testing of the brakes on March 7. Management was alerted when maintenance discovered a potential issue with the brake SPRINTER CONTINUED ON 2 �2 N ews Editor: Melissa Martínez cousarchron.news@gmail.com THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27,2013 SPRINTER FROM I Rollin' with UPD B Y BEN CARLSON STAFF WRITER Everyone owes it to themselves to ride along with a police officer at least once in their lives, preferably not after an arrest, of course. Though I knew the chance of witnessing some action on the safest campus in California would be minuscule, riding with the University Police Department (UPD) had its moments. I started the day at the UPD headquarters where Sergeant Troy Holmes performed a quick background check on me, making sure, as he put it, "I wasn't a terrorist." I then took a tour through the building with the sergeant, viewing the UPD holding cells, interrogation room and the police armory which stores most of their weapons. The most eye-opening room in the building, though, was the surveillance room. Dozens of screens fill the dark room, all of them displaying multiple camera angles on campus. This room runs 24 hours a day and there is constant focus on all of the buildings, hallways, and walkways on CSUSM. According to Chief McManus, there has been over 100 cameras installed on CSUSM since a few years ago. The rise in surveillance is not just an effort to keep the campus safe, but was a response to the Virginia Tech shootings in 2007. "Virginia Tech changed everything," the chief said in between drags of his cigarette. "Security measures were installed that is now common on most universities in California." As for the ride itself, I cannot seem to convey the experience of striking fear into fellow students as they walked by without some sort of glee. The joy of wearing aviators and staring down students with a stern expression is something every person should experience before they die. I also found the banter between myself and the officers enjoyable, though my stories were pathetic compared to their own tales of close calls and heroism. Despite the quiet day, I enjoyed my time with the officers of the UPD. CSUSM should be grateful to have such an outstanding group of men and women patrolling the campus. Though we may not always be thrilled when a cop rolls by, it doesn't matter. They can see you anyway, and at least if they can see you, you'll be safe. pads, causing them to create a squeal when they were used. After replacing the brake pads, maintenance discovered the rotors (a metal plate that applies pressure to the brakes) were wearing out quicker than projected. On his blog, Tulley offers a two-step plan to bring the Sprinter to recovery; safely and efficiently including a testing of the trains and a DREAM FROM I zenship if The DREAM Act is passed. According to Terrence's video, he is one of 2.1 million youths in America brought to the U.S. as a young child. "On top of that [the estimated $23,000 per person it would cost to deport undocumented citizens], we stand to lose an estimated $329 billion by 2030 by denying them the chance to become taxpaying citizens and economic innovators. We can't afford to waste their talents," plan of action, consisting of testing the brakes, temporarily interrupting operation, and working with specialists of brake systems in testing stopping distance, efficiency and predicting projected usage of equipment. Tulley stated in his twostep plan to bring the Sprinter to recovery, "As soon as any irregularity or issue with a vital system like the brakes is discovered, the safety standstated the TheDreamlsNow. org website. Opposition to the DREAM Act references the hidden costs of the program, the lack of restriction and the lack of holding participants to standards. "I think it's a back-door amnesty and I 'm not in favor of it," former senator Scott Brown (R-Mass.) said. The Dream is Now campaign is currently partnered with associations such as the American Civil Liberties Union, NAACP, Teach ards of all of our regulatory A S I FROM I agencies and NCTD's own are thousands of people on safety standards are boldly campus, it shouldn't be hard clear-the trains must be tak- to find. Lastly, and the biggest, the majority of student en out of service." For more information and funded activities and proupdates regarding the inter- grams should be student run ruption of the Sprinter ser- or at least oversight." This past year Walsh was vice and alternative routes, please visit gonctd.com/ Chief of Staff to ASI President, Scott Siiviera. "I've sprinter. Check out an opinion ar- physically sat in meetings ticle on page 5 related to and help set agendas for Scott. I have fought for the this story. students on campus and will continue to do so. I know for America, as well as Bill what works and doesn't Clinton. The DREAM Act is work." A new feature for this year currently supported by both Republican and Democrats is slate election where can— even though both parties didates can run, as a team. disagree over the issue of im- There are two groups actively participating in the migration reform. In December 2010, The new option. Cipriano Vargas DREAM Act passed in the will be running for VP of OpHouse but only received 55 erations while his teammate, votes in the Senate. To avert Christian Cayetano will be a filibuster, 60 votes are re- running for VP Marketing. Sarah Do, Vargas' opponent, quired from the Senate. To learn more visit The- also has her own slate team consisting of Matt Walsh DreamIsNow.org. (ASI President candidate), Saul Serano (VP Finance NEWS candidate) and Arthur Silverstein (VP External Affairs candidate). Running for the College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences Representative are Tiffaney Boyd, Brett Medeiros and Cameron Tugwell. For College of Business Administration, Tyler Bahneman and Jeff Gutowski were nominated, Alex Evzerov, Daniel Geiszler and Jonathan Molina are candidates for College of Science and Mathematics. Haley Perko, candidate for College of Education, Health and Human Services Rep, and Tricia Alcid, candidate for Student at Large Representative, were the only two running for those categories confirming their win for the election. The rest of the winners will be announced Friday Mar. 29 after all the votes are finalized, Visit csusm.edu/asi/ bod/asielections to see candidate campaign videos and other information. Extended Learning gets high marks at conference CSUSM addresses the Latino male shortage in education and attepts to find solution B Y BOBBY RIVERA STAFF WRITER The lack of Latino males in education was the topic of discussion at the "Changing Face of the American Educator" symposium conference held earlier this month. CSUSM addressed the issue and has taken action by appointing Arturo Ocampo as the university chief diversity officer. The conference at the Mt. San Jacinto Menifee campus on Saturday, March 9 was co-sponsored by Extended Learning and the local nonprofit group Encuentros Leadership. "Encuentros Leadership was organized in 2003 to address the alarmingly high school dropout rates of Latino males within North County San Diego," Antonio Mora, board chair of Encuentros Leadership and CSUSM alumnus, said. "Encuentros Leadership was formed to address the critical educational, social and economic issues impacting the quality of education and life opportunities for Latino boys within our community." WEAVER FROM I Cal State San Marcos by rigging the Associated Students Inc. elections in March 2012, where he was one of two candidates running for ASI president (a job with an $8,000 annual salary). From January to Anarch 2012, Weaver admitted that he installed key logging devices on several on-campus university computers to obtain the user IDs and passwords of 745 students and Approximately 130 men and women attended the conference led by CSUSM the College of Education's professor Patricia Olmos and Dean of Extended Learning Mike Schroder. A few days later, the conference continued with an online dialogue. -—==—"With Lati- entitled "Thè Educational Crisis Facing Young Men of Color." The conference was broken down into four workshops, which addressed areas such as financing a college education, as well as creating a on the human condition . The conference ignited the desire to help find new ways to bring more Latino males into higher education and change the campus demographics. The Encuentros Leadership's mission statement is to "To encourage = ==== and support boys of Latino descent nos represent- " W i t h Latinos r epresenting o ver 4 0 to achieve optimal ing over 40 . . .. r performance in percent of our p ercent o f o ur local p opulation and education." local popuia- r w i t h j o n | y a b o u t 13 pr e r c e n t e arning6 More information and [with] tion regarding Enonly about 13 four-year degrees, t he r elative lack cuentros Leaderpercent earnship can he found ing four-year o f r epresentation, p articularly a mong at their website, degrees, the males, is a d isturbing m etric" http://encuentrosrelative lack leadership.org of representa- M ike S chroder On March 15, tion, particu•' = nearly a week aflarly among ter the conference, males, is a disturbing met- pipeline for future students at the CSUSM president's ofric," Schroder said. "[The the K-12 level and then uni- fice announced the hiring of March 9] event was a step in versities. As the coordinated Arturo Ocampo. As the chief the right direction in terms conference ended, many said diversity officer and ombuds, of bringing together com- they left with the impression Ocampo is expected to be a munity thought leaders and of a need to develop leader- significant aid in getting identifying ways that we can ship skills for the young men more male Latinos involved work together to meet the in North County and within in education. challenge." the campus community. Since 1999, Ocampo has The conference was motiThe comments of those been heavily involved with vated by a January 2010 re- who attended were well re- diversity, equal employment port by the College Board of ceived and positive towards and compliance in higher Advocacy & Policy Center the symposium by improving education. Most recently, he staff, which he stored in electronic ^spreadsheets on his Apple MacBook Pro laptop computer. During the weeklong election in March 2012, he used the students' identities to cast more than 480 votes for himself, and for four of his friends who were running for other paid ASI positions. Weaver was arrested on campus on the final day of voting, March 15, when staff in the university's HTS department noticed strange voting patterns from a single computer in Academic Hall. The HTS staff were able to remotely access Weaver's computer to watch him cutting and pasting other students IDs into online ballots, and another technician entered the computer lab where Weaver was sitting and filmed his activities with a cell phone camera. As part of the plea agreement, Weaver also admitted co-authored University of the Pacific's first diversity strategic plan, which included developing and delivering targeted récruitment and outreach to underrepresented students; developing faculty and staff hiring guidelines resulting in increased faculty of color and women faculty in STEM fields; and leading the effort to institutionalize the diversity course requirement. In a March 15 statement from the president's office, Mr. Ocampo has the "responsibility for ensuring equity in all university matters, from hiring to internal conflict resolution. He will help shape policies ànd procedures that respect differences within the university community, as well as play a key role in bringing greater awareness to issues of inclusivity and diversity" With statistics showing low, graduation rates for men of color, the hiring of Ocampo will be measured first by new faculty faces he brings into the classroom. He will start his new position on April 15 of this year. that in an attempt to deflect a family obligation (March suspicion about his guilt to 28-April 3). his opponent in the ASI elecASI election season is now tion, he# created fake Face- under way on campus again. book pages that purported to Since last year's incident, the show conversations among university's HTS department other candidates attempting has taken steps to prohibit to manipulate the election. vote tampering. Weaver's Weaver was ordered crime was the largest case of Thursday to forfeit his com- identity t heft in CSUSM hisputer, memory sticks and tory. cell phone ^ s part of the plea Have an opinion on this isdeal. He also negotiated an sue? Feel free to email couagreement that will allow 'garchronicle@gmail.com him to travel to Missouri f6r with a Letter to'the Editor. �SPORTS THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27,2013 T HE H EART BEAT: H ow t o boost your brain health bles: green veggies including kale and spinach aU1Vfull L re 1UU A of B-Vitamins and i Most would agree our brain aid in rememberis pretty important. Argu- ing old informaably, it is the most important tion and increasorgan in the human body. ing cognitive How come we don't main- function. tain our brain like we do the - Nuts: basically aill l ^ rest of our body? nuts are helpful in improvAccording to the Centers ing brain health. Full of for Disease Control and Pre- omega-3 and omega-6 fatty vention, Alzheimer's disease acids as well as different is the 6th leading cause of vitamins, nuts are great for death in the United States. memory, cognitive function, Currently, greater than 5 mil- and brain nourishment. lion Americans are living - Dark chocolate: luckily, with the disease. we can still eat sweet foods Fortunately, there are while reaping benefits (remany everyday things we member, moderation). Dark can do increase brain health chocolate also yields high and prevent its deterioration. levels of antioxidants. In adCertainly the easiest way dition, it helps increase oxyto promote brain health is gen to your brain, increasing through diet. The following awareness and concentrabrain-boosters will help with tion. Just don't eat too much brain function and health: of it. Consuming a few ounc- Berries^ blackberries, es a day is plenty. raspberries and blueberries In addition to diet, exercontain powerful antioxi- cise helps to keep your brain dants important for improv- sharp. The idea "you use it or ing motor skills and enhanc- lose it" is applicable to brain ing memory. One cup per day health as well as your muswill suffice in contributing to cles. Exercise^ of any kind brain health and can substi- will reap brain health bentute for a healthy dessert. efits by increasing heart rate - Dark, leafy green vegeta- which will help deliver more SENIOR STAFF WRITER oxygen to the brain. Exercise aUikJUhlelps to release a wide lso lVl^l ^ ^ array of hormones in your body that contributes to cellular health and homeostatic balance. Combining diet and ^^ exercise with minimal stress will significantly contribute to improvements in brain health'. The brain is arguably the hardest hit organ when stress invades your body. A chronic overreaction to stress wreaks havoc on your brain, creating a battlefield. The result? An over-secretion of detrimental hormones, an increasing amount of sugar in your blood, an elevated heart rate and high blood pressure. These consequences will certainly decrease awareness and concentration, impair your memory, and contribute to declining cognitive function. Bob Marley said it best, "Don't worry, be happy." Living a social lifestyle with others and just being happy has proven to not only increase brain health but longevity as well. I MP : usa Pacific University •••••i • • • • MNtMM (•HI Earn your master's degree in business, when and how you want. TRADITIONAL P ROGRAMS: Our businéss programs allow you to earn your degree at your own pace, taking one, two, or more classes per nine-week term. 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With the bases loaded, Kody Sepulveda came through with a hard ground ball to the shortstop to bring around Kyle Secciani for the score. Kyle Kuck brought around two more runs with his single which found its way in between the first and second basemen to take the 3-0 lead. Kuck came through in the third inning with another 2 RBI single to the right field to score Bentson and Belzer to finish 2-3 with a team high 4 RBIs. Marcus Meraz and Mike Guadagnini would both add 2 more RBIs to put the Cougars up 7-0 at the end of the third inning. PLNU scored 2 more runs in the seventh inning to pull within one of the Cougars before Kenny Belzer belted a solo homerun to left field to increase the lead 8-5. The solo homerun by Belzer would ultimately be the deciding run in the game as Point Loma scored 2 runs early in the eighth to come a run within the Cougars and finishing the game 8 - 7 . The second game was more back and forth run scoring battle between the Sea Lions and Cougars with Point Loma scoring 2 and ending the third with a 3 - 2 lead Brandon Bentson and Kenny Belzer would come through for the Cougars in a big way when they would hit back to back clutch hits in the fifth inning. Belzer doubled to left center field to score while l yier Bernard, and Bentson singled right after to bring around Belzer. In the game's final frame, Hertzmann would once again be called upon to shut the door and seal the win for the Cougars. "Hertzmann had a great in closing, he came in twice and did a great j ob for us, but we are playing great as a team and winning the close games we were losing last year," coach Dennis Pugh said. "Today was a great example that we can do something other than pitch, our pitching wasn't the best but today we did a good j ob with the bat with the comeback in the second game." CSUSM now sits 22-2 this season going into a stretch of games which Coach Pugh says will be a good test f or them against teams like San Diego Christian who they play today and tomorrow at home. A thlete Spotlight: H unter B rown B Y J ULIANA S TUMPP A & E EDITOR This baseball season, our Cougars have been on their top game with impressive win-loss ratio of 2f2-2. The team has started the season offrightand by the looks of it, will end the season even better. The Cougar Chronicle sat down with one of the team's pitchers, Hunter Brown, a right-hand pitcher from Encinitas who is in his junior year as a business major. Question: How long have you been playing baseball? Answer: I've been playing my.entire life. I started in tee-ball and played for a couple teams. I stopped playing in sixth grade but joined my high school's team when I was a senior. I was scouted by Indiana University when I was at Grossmont Junior College. Q: What is the best thing about playing a t CSUSM? A: I like that we have more freedom, the freedom to what will make the game better. The coaches are good at catering to what the player's skills are and what they need personally. Q: How do you balance athletics and academics? A: I kind of have to find the time. It's the same for any college student, except baseball takes the place of a job or working, but it helps at the same time because I need to be eligible to play so it motivates me to do well in school. I 'm a student first. Q: Who is your inspiration? A: My father has always been there. Ever since I was a little kid, he would come to the games and support me. I 've traveled around the country for baseball on his dime so he is really supportive and has given me so many opportunities I never thought were possible. Q: Do you have any pregame rituals to get you Now Hirin pumped u p? A: I usually try to stay calm and relaxed; I don't want to get stressed about it. I've learned to balance my adrenaline and how to turn it on or off. I just treat game days like its practice,, any other day. Q: What is your practice schedule like? Do you have your own personal regimen? À: We have practice from noon - 2:30 p.m., four to six days a week. I need to take care of my arm and make sure it stays in shape or else my body will break down. For me, it's year round. Last year I was playing competitive baseball in Maryland. Since it was pver summer, it's not as strict but it kept me in shape. Q : What is your f uture plans with the sport? A: Ideally, I'd like to get drafted, but in the meantime I 'm going to school for a degree in business marketing. �— ———————• 4 A F eatures E ditor: ••• c ougarchron.features@gmail.com THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27,2013 bm Ahi • • aa^ mm r tAI U K b b Dolce Italia: A taste of Italy right in San Marcos B Y BOBBY RIVERA STAFF W RITER Lucky five-cup s alad Want to keep the spirit of St. Patrick's Day going throughout the entire month of March? Need a fun, cheap, decorative and tasty side dish to bring to a party? Weil, i have the perfect five-cup recipe that a friend passed down to me, that I am now sharing with you.There are only five ingredients needed for a world of flavor, color and fun. W hat y ou'll n eed: - A mixing bowl and spatula -One cup of mini marshmallows -1 cup of sour cream -1 cup of coconut flakes -1 cup (or one 8 oz.can) of mandarins -1 cup (or one 8 oz. can) of crushed pineapple - Green food coloring (optional) D irections: In a mixing bowl, add together the coconut flakes, mandarins (drained), crushed pineapple (drained), sour cream and lastly the mini marshmallows. Stir thoroughly till all ingredients are mixed together.Then, if you wish you can add about five drops of green food coloring until you find the green you want. Stir together once again and then serve into a pretty decorative bowl. Serve it to your friends and voilà! Enjoy! In one meal, we cross the Mediterranean Sea and go to the south part of Italy to Palermo, where romance and food go hand in hand. Located across the street from San Marcos High School, Dolce Italia is hidden within the Vons shopping center. The restaurant has only been open for a few months and the line is already starting to get long for those wanting to have the favorable desserts thatfillthe restaurant. When you walk inside, you immediately notice that Dolce Italia is filled with the smiles of customers who eat the various delectable food options. Italian music filled the background as many students from the high school walked in, ate and took a break from their daily routines. All food items ranged in price from $5 to $6.50, except for the pizza that starts at $13. The owner, Salvo Amoroso, lived in Palermo W WËÏ The dessert counter at Dolce Italia in San Marcos. Photo by Anne Hall and described how hundreds marinara sauce that is just as landing in." Land yourself at of bistros fill the city. She tasty. Dolce Italia also offers Dolce Italia just once, and I brought her business savvy daily specials in the $6 price bet you'll be a regular. attitude and teamed up with range. Dolce Italia is locather family to have what may What sets Dolce Italia ed at 679 South Rancho be San Marcos' best-kept apart from other restaurants Santa Fe Road, San Marsecret for Italian food and is the Italian desserts that fill cos, CA 92078. The phone value. your senses with great taste, number is 760-304-6939. BuenProvecho;BonAppetit Dolce Italia is also a great design and smell. The combilunch or dinner option. The nation of fruits with custards (If you have any recomeggplant Panini sandwich, and tarts and food entrees let mendations for a restaurant, priced at $6.50, bufsts with you taste the cuisine of Italy. café, coffee shop, or bistro flavors. It is combined with They also have Wi-Fi for all for review, let us know at a salad, making the sandwich who dare to cross the diverse The Cougar Chronicle. If one of the best value items collection of desserts that fill the eatery is selected, you'll on the menu. The eggplant the front display. win yourself a $25 gift cerspaghetti is also very flavor^ The city of Palermo is tificate for Acapulco's Resfill, with a unique, colorful Greek for, "always fit for taurant in San Marcos.) Champions in the community: Dr. Laura de Ghetaldi, The Catholic Club from a professor who inspires students and faculty alike a member's perspective B Y CURTIS BOVEE SENIOR STAFF W RITER Dr. Laura de Ghetaldi's relentless commitment to helping others, combined with her selfless demeanor, is truly changing the lives of many CSUSM students. Dr. Laura is very involved on campus. She is a Civility Champion and the primary reason for the wonderful twice a month food distributions at Summit Church, which has helped feed so many in need. In addition, she also co-teaches the kinesiology internship course. Dr. Laura is always look- ing for more opportunities for her internship students. There aren't many other programs that offer these kinds of opportunities, and she ensures that her students are taking advantage of it. Dr. Laura makes it her personal mission to give every student the opportunity to succeed. Dr. Laura is unquestionably popular amongst her students and colleagues. As a graduating senior, I have witnessed first-hand the impact that Dr. Laura has on her students and the CSUSM faculty. Having developed a great relationship with her, she has become a mother to me in so many aspects of my life. I honestly cannot recall one thing she has done that wasn't for someone else. It certainly isn't everyday that you come across someone so special. "What makes Dr. Laura so special is her selflessness, her eagerness to help others. Rather than acknowledging her own accomplishments, she acknowledges everyone else's instead. She cares for all of her students as if they were her own, and that's what I love about her. She's our teacher, advisor, guru, mom, friend, support system and inspiration," kinesiology major and Kinesiology Club president Junemy Pantig said. Dr. Laura not only inspires others but also finds joy in what she does. "Here is the thing, it is a selfish thing for me when I give to others. I think I always receive more than I give," Dr. Laura said. Dr. Laura embodies the spirit of giving in everything she does. Whatever you need her to be, she will try to be that for you. The world would be a much better place if Dr. Laura's eagerness to help others existed in all of us. Students given opportunity to learn about healthier living B Y RYAN DOWNS SENIOR STAFF W RITER The Clarke inspires students on ways to take care of their bodies, and this coming April they plan to celebrate this with their annual Wellness Fair. The 2013 Earth Day Wellness Fair, which will be held on April 17 at the Clarke, will showcase new ways tb promote student wellness on campus . The idea behind the fair is to raise this awareness for health and wellness by giving students new ways SMARTPHONE 10:30 AM fc Where can Ifind out about my health?1* At The Clarke Wellness Connection on April 17th at 10:30am, V mm they can physically better themselves and their environment while celebrating good health. In the past, the Clarke has conducted the fair by working with various local businesses dedicated to health services in order to reach students in a unique way. However, as Melissa Martinez, coordinator of the Wellness Fair, pointed out, there are far more dimensions to "wellness" than just physical health. The event is a celebration of multicultural, occupational, financial and spiritual wellness as well, with plenty of free food, prizes and activities for those who attend. "This year, the fair is targeted towards Earth Day and conserving resources to better our environment," Martinez said. According to Martinez, the fair is generally successful, with an average of three hundred students in attendance. "Specifically, our goal is to provide information to students as well as a fun, interactive event to get students together and involved," Martinez said. The fair is more than just a fun event for students, however. The fair has historically been a very successful promoter for local businesses looking to advertise to students, who can expect a lot of benefits upon attending . The Wellness Fair will be from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on April 23 at the Clarke and is free to attend. B Y JESSIE GAMBKELL O PINION E DITOR The CSUSM Catholic Club allows myself and other students to learn, embrace and actively participate in the Catholic faith on campus. With the club meeting every Wednesday night, 7 - 9 p.m. in room 110 of the Clarke, we have a set time every week to come together as a group and discuss our religion. "I'm proud to say that my best friends are people that I met through Catholic Club. I have enjoyed seeing the club grow throughout my four years at Cal State," Catholic Club President, Andrew Reed said. We have rotating scheduled activities such as a speaker night, a social night, Bible study night with Matthew Rossio and mass with Father Patrick from the Miles Christi religious order, followed by confessions and questions for a priest. The club also occasionally takes our meetings off campus and into the community. On March 13, myself, and nearly 20 members of CSUSM's Catholic Club, walked in silence from our regular Wednesday meeting to light candles and pray in front of stairs of the PPH medical facility in remembrance of aborted fetuses. Within the PPH facility is the North County Women's Medical Clinic that does offer abortion services. "It was beautiful, a bunch of college kids taking a good chunk of time out of their schedule to walk to the abortion clinic and pray the rosary; asking for the intersection of our Mother Mary to protect these babies," club member, Kaylee Toole said. "It was a beautiful night with a great and dedicated community." The club also ventured out to a Habitat For Humanity volunteer project down in La Mesa on March 22, to help rebuild a house for the homeless. We put paneling on the side of the house as well as planted fresh landscaping around the yard. The elub is also in the process of planning a foodpacking event that is to be determined sometime in April. The Catholic Club also goes out after our meetings to In-N-Out Burger or other local fast food restaurants to hang out and enjoy a late night snack together as a group. The Intervarsity Club has joined us on multiple occasions. People who wish to become involved can like the Catholic Club on Facebook or email Club President, Andrew Reed directly at: r eed052@cougars.csusm. edu. A re y ou p art of a C SUSM club a nd want t o share y our perspective? ^ i mail cougarchron.features@gmail.com �O pinion E ditor: THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27,2013 Sprinter being shut down causes major inconvenience B Y J ESSIE G AMBRELL O PINION E DITOR As'many of you may be aware, on the Sprinter's fifth anniversary of existence they shut it down for "two to four months" to repair the breaks. Many students take the Sprinter as a means of transportation to get to and from the university each day. If you yourself are not a Sprinter rider, I am sure that you know many people who do. Given the fact that about 400 CSUSM students a month ride the Sprinter every day to get to school according to the parking and commuter services. Now that it has shut down, CSUSM has had to provide bus support for those who would otherwise have no means of getting to campus. "Having to take the bus everyday to and from where the Sprinter would normally drop you off takes longer, since there are no certain times when it comes and goes," Sprinter commuter student, Josefa Gregorio said. Cougar Ask? "Plus there are less seats on the bus than the Sprinter so you have to stand up. Since the buses use the freeways, there is more traffic and there is more potential for the bus to break down more often. My friend got stuck in that situation." Knowing how the state works, the claimed two to four months of repair will probably turn into six to eight months which would really be an inconvenience to the students and the school. Now that we have seen the other side of the fence, we realize just how essential the Sprinter light rail way is to us and how desperately we need it back. Hopefully they can repair the breaks as soon as possible so that commuter transit can go back to normal before people get fed-up with the Sprinter system. If you have any opinions on the Sprinter shutting down, please send them into cougarchron^pinion@gmail.com and we can put them on our website or our Facebook. B Y A LISON.SEAGLE Alexandra Munoz, UGO * T * » " G ,N Australia Victoria Steele, "Going to Hawaii" Jimmy Joseph, "Goto Spain" cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com Natalie Soldoff, "Go to Europe" I Jf Jamie Whlffen, "White water rafting on the Colorado River." SENIOR STAFF W RITER " What w ould be your ultimate spring break?" Gemma Robles, Akihiro Salto, Daiki Ikeda, Evan Gallenson, Jason Gormally, "Go to the beach every "Go to Las Vegas, do "Go to Las Vegas too" "Visit a beach house in "To go to Russia to see day and hangout some gambling" Tahiti" family. I've never been with friends" there before" Editors'Topics: Ceasar Chavez Day vs. Presidents' Day? As you all may well be aware of, since many students look forward to their allotted days off of school; some students feel they are being robbed of a day off for Ceasar Chavez Day and Presidents' Day. Our school is the only state school in California that takes Ceasar Chavez Day off instead of the national holiday, Presidents' Day. Many have mixed feelings about this due to the fact that it falls during spring break. See what the editors think: "I am in favor of having days off in general. TThat being said, I see it as just for the school to honor Ceasar Chavez, especially considering the history with the school allowing for him to be honored with the Chavez Stairs. I find it so curious that people are getting worked up over this, when some of them aren't exactly well versed in the why." - Copy Editor Keandre Williams-Chambers "Caesar Chavez Day and Presidents' Day should be days that students do not have classes. I think that if there are times when we should not go to school because of a holiday, it should be days where we are celebrating people that have made a significant difference in our fives. However, Caesar Chavez Day should be a separate day off from spring break." - Features Editor Katie Sweeney "We do get presidents day off during winter break, the CSU system just celebrates it earlier than the K-12 school system, we . do get it off, it's just celebrated earlier. It's not really choosing between Cesar Chavez and Presidents' Day since we get them both off." - News Editor Melissa Martinez "Being that Presidents' Day is a national holiday and Ceasar Chavez day is memorial day of sorts; I feel it is unfair that our school is the only school in the state that takes Ceasar Chavez day off instead of Presidents' Day. True, Ceasar Chavez was a great man and should be honored for it, but it does not mean replacing it with the national holiday that honors our great presidents." - Opinion Editor Jessie Gambrell Loss of interest in human capital B Y A NNE H A L L STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Earn extra money far college & slimmer break! $5,000 and up! Extraordinary Conceptions is looking for healthy young women to donate their eggs. To be a n Egg Donor • Have a BMI of 27 or l ess (weight to height proportionate) • Between t he ages of 18*29 •Healthy, not currently on Depo-Provera • Non-smokers and no recreational drug • If travel i s required, all travel will be paid upfront plus per diem, opportunity for international travel. Compensation starts at $5,000 plus additional benefits and support There i s a "Frequently Asked Questions" section on our website in the Donor Section answer many of your questions and concerns. i naryW Conceptions ^ — •- P9MMM — — "• i mir 7 i.iiH it. .mum 'li mini 11 1 Friend us on Facebook for the latest CSUSM news I attended the open forum for the Student Success Fee proposal a week or two ago. After the meeting, I had discussed the option of petitioning to the state as concerned students, with the director. She basically informed me that, "Yes, students have tried to petition to the state in the past about funding when the budget was cut in previous years," and, "No, there has never been any success." People are strong in numbers. We're not the only school that is going through this, other colleges have already implemented such fees and students have been forced to pay. If we were to petition, we have to make that petition statewide, or even national. Going beyond that, we need students and faculty to join together from all schools, including parents and students, even those that have been denied admission. We should write detailed letters asking why the funds need to be increased, what it is going towards, and how negatively we feel that we have to pay additional fees. Especially when our tax dollars are supposed to be supporting these things so that we don't have to take extra money out of our pockets to get a decent education from the State funded schools. "Our best investment is in people and in educating people. I am very concerned about the lack of funding at all levels^ federal, state, and local. Since taxes pay for education, the issue is clearly political. I wouldn't put it solely on, the government, though. We all have a stake in education and we need to speak up and advocate for the best possible education for all of our children. I am especially concerned about inequity. Kids in more affluent neighborhoods have more opportunities than kids from impoverished neighborhoods. I've never met a kid who wasn't capable, but I have met a many kids who haven't had opportunities and that really saddens me." Dr. Merryl Goldberg said. People are homeschooling their children more now than ever because the education within public school systems has continued to decline in quality, as well as continued to become more and more unsafe for grades K-12. Standards in California have been raised over the years and no one without a bachelor's degree is going to work anywhere in this state without starting at or just above minimum wage for a number of years without already having work experience and a degree. Considering we're one of the most costly states in the nation, and our state obligates us to have to commute to do anything within our cities, the expense of living is already a great burden on our inhabitants. More and more youths are being denied the privilege of a higher education and depleting the quality of knowledgeable individuals within our communities. "Students, young people are the most basic form of wealth in our country. They < are the future and reflect what will come. People are human capital that fundamentally creates wealth. Instead of our society investing in our own human capital through education as an investment in our future and prosperity we are seeing something downright criminal, with 5 percent of GDP spent on weapons, the military and surveillance of our population as student debt surpasses credit card debt. I don't agree that our government is completely to blame. It's clear the American population seems to have limited interest in changing this situation. With limited exceptions around the country, students were silent about the wars, confused about the economy and seem to be generally disinterested in creating change. We have so many other things to do with all of our distractions that we cannot see how the bigger picture in our lives has already shifted and don't realize that intermission is coming." Professor Marcos Martinez said. The government has made it clear that they are creating this environment on purpose...so as individuals, we all have to make our positions clear as to how we truly are being affected. If we are ignored after showering lobbyists with detailed letters and statements I 'm afraid to see what would happen next. �f Opinion Editor: cougarchron.opinion@gmaii.com THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27,2013 W A N T E D : A ppropriate C esar C havez d ay off...for o nce! B Y JULIANA STUMPP Chavez Day is on a Monday, during spring break. If you haven't gotten the For weeks, students have hint yet, the students and been anxiously looking at faculty are cheated of a day their calendars to count down off. Obviously the university has no control of what days the days until spring break. After a tough month filled holidays are on, but they are with essays and tests often in control of the week we known as "midterms," there have spring break or possiis a whole new meaning to bly rescheduling the day off "March Madness." But alas, in April. our well-deserved break is On Feb. 18, it was Presidents' Day, or Washington's just around the corner. But wait, whatever hap- birthday, where most univerpened to Cesar Chavez Day, sities and schools all over the which we are supposed to country have the day off, but have off also? Two years Cal State San Marcos is not a ago, Cesar Chavez day fell part of that majority. I remember last year, I on a Wednesday and last year it was on a Friday, ' had a professor that taught when most .students don't at San Diego State Univerhave class. This year, Cesar sity as well as CSUSM in the A & E EDITOR same semester. Come Presidents' Day, the class waited for 15 minutes but he was a no show because SDSU had the day off and he thought CSUSM did too. I 'm not complaining, but it's not j ust the students that want a free day to hang out with friends or catch up on school work; professors do as well. It seems it would have been more appropriate to have Presidents' Day off, instead of Cesar Chavez Day off even though no one would have been on campus anyways. We all have busy schedules and the university should give the people on campus the courtesy of a day off during the spring semester. The Cesar Chavez statue that sits on campus. Photo by Morgan Hall. Moreover, this is an American university. Why should we study about these famous national icons but not celebrate them when they even have their own day.. .that happens to fall on a day that is ideal for all students to have off? Next year Cesar Chavez Day falls on March 31, hopefully the university will be considerate enough to schedule spring break around that date. Hot button issue: Campus Ministry USA Apparently God hates us all L etter t o t he E ditor C ampus Ministry U SA has the right t o free speech To: Editor, Cougar Chronicle and any other interested persons: With regard to the man (with the atheist sign) and woman (with the bullhorn) on campus this past Ihesday, March 12,2013: I respectfully request that they be asked to give up the bullhorn or leave campus when next they visit. In case no one on staff was aware of their presence, the following is a summary of their actions and the reasons for my request. The gentleman with the sign was relatively respectful of the CSUSM community. He simply stood in the common area outside of Starbucks and the Kellogg Library holding a sign proclaiming, ' It is easy to be an atheist... J can show you proof of God's existence in the bible." I don't find his actions objectionable and feel if he simply wishes to stand on campus with a sign; his right to free speech should be acknowledged. An open conversation regarding opposing views should be encouraged. For example, can he prove God's existence without the Bible? I 'm just asking.... The woman, on the other hand, requires'some education about the CSUSM community and civility. With bullhorn in hand she stood in the same area outside of Starbucks and the library yelling about different diseases caused by oral sex, "back door" sex and made other unsubstantiated claims. I felt that her rhetoric was aimed solely at CSUSM women. However, she may have been targeting our members of the LGBTQ community as well. She also spoke of persons who would refute her claims as those who also deny " ...the judgment that is to come." As for my reasons, they include aspects of civility, mutual respect and freedom of speech issues. Representatives from different faiths routinely visit our campus and hand out literature. We also have members of the Jewish, Krishna, Christian and Muslim faiths, agnostics and atheists in residence at CSUSM. As students at CSUSM, many of us are just learning about the critical thinking process and exercising our free will without close parental guidance. Critical thinking and free will are two of the cornerstones of any good educational process. While many of the visiting and in-house organizations offer information about themselves; they do it in such a way that we exercise our free will in the taking or leaving of offered literature. We can choose to be part of the conversation. The woman's bullhorn and the yelling essentially removed us from the conversation and turned us into a congregation for this woman's opinions. I am unwilling to listen to the judgments and unsubstantiated medical claims this woman made. I had the option of walking away. I did. I find it unreasonable and disrespectful of this woman to shut out involvement of the community using a bullhorn. She has an opinion, I respect that. I don't respect her way of disseminating it to our community. We, as students and community members of CSUSM, have the right to embrace or walk away from groups offering information about themselves. We have the right to offer a reasonable opinion in rebuttal to what we are hearing or reading. I feel that the open exchange of ideas or opinions is essential for mental growth, civility, understanding and respect. If CSUSM does not have a policy regarding the actions and behaviors of visiting groups, perhaps it is time to make one and respectfully escort those visitors who won't comply with it to the curb. They should be held to the same standards we are when they are in our community. Respectfully, Susanne Montague, student C OUGAR C HRONICLE S TAFF EDITORS-IN-CHIEF Kristin Melody & Morgan Hall DESIGN EDITOR Morgan Hall NEWS EDITOR Melissa Martinez SPORTS EDITOR Alex F ranco FEATURES EDITOR Katlin S weeney OPINION EDITOR Jessie G ambreil A &E EDITOR Juliana Stumpp COPY EDITOR Keandre Williams-Chambers DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Jessie Gambreil SALES REP Rogers Jaffarian CARTOONISTS Faith O rcino ACADEMIC ADVISOR Pam Kragen B Y BEN CARLSON IT'S 8ASY TO ÎE AN ATHEIST STAFF W RITER On the afternoon of March 12, members of Campus Ministry USA stood around yelling and preaching about "man's fallen nature" and our "inherent sinfulness." Unfortunately, these bitter pilgrims attracted a large crowd of students whom they hoped to convert through their convincing arguments. Among these brilliant tirades included the insight that all women are "whores" if they sleep with a man before marriage. "She was ridiculous. Calling all males disease infested individuals," student Christopher Dods said, recounting listening to one of the female ministers preach. Apparently, fellow CSUSM students, we are all going to hell. While I may not agree with the members of Campus Ministry USA, I do support their right to... well, you know. That being said, there seems to be a need for critical response. While many of the students who stood around the ministry decided to fire back with obscenities and additional colorful language, I must insist on writing a clean rebuttal. One sign the ministry brought to campus read "It's easy to be an atheist when you don't think about where everything (inW endolyn Leal Preaching members of the Campus Ministry USA in front of Library Plaza on March 12. Photo by Kristin Melody. eluding God) came from." I think it is best to avoid Students at CSUSM think these preachers on campus about philosophical and ex- as it will show a sign of maistential issues everyday, but turity, for, as the late-great most of us understand that Christopher Hitchens put it, yelling our personal convic- "the person who is certain, tions at one another with and who claims divine warcondemnation and calling rant for his certainty, bewomen "whores" is wrong longs now to the infancy of and intolerant. We also un- our species." The men and derstand what Socrates women of Campus Ministry meant when he stated "The USA don't deserve our attenonly true wisdom is in know- tion. They deserve our pity ing you know nothing." The and indifference. Didn't they men and women Of CSUSM hear that CSUSM was rated are too smart to entertain the safest university in Calideranged arguments by men fornia? We're already peaceand women who obviously makers for God's sake. need to go back to school. 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BTQA Pride Center'and ASI McMichaels lip-synched partnered together to present and danced to Pink's "Blow "Glitter on the Highway: A Me (One Last K iss)" HowGender Bendering Extrava- ever, the lights and sound ganza," which featured drag weren't cooperating causing queens and a king from the her to act like a diva yelling, hit television show "Ru- "fix the fu**ing sound," bePaul's Drag Race," at the San fore leaving the stage. Next Marcos Civic Center. came Miller looking fierce in The event featured MC Re- bright red contacts and walkgina Styles and two contest- ing around the room, like she ants from season 2 of "Ru- owned it. PauPs Drag Race," Pandora Crowd favorites were Boxx and Morgan McMi- Boxx and Cider for their huchaels, as well as Mayhem morous performances. First Miller. In addition to the Boxx came out in a 50's inthree women performing was spired dress with black cats A & E EDITOR singing along to a song titled "Eat S**t and Die." After a couple sets, she returned incorporating quotes from the movie "Bridesmaids" into her performance of "Fly Like an Eagle." Cider first came on stage sporting a bald cap impersonating the pop star Pitbull singing along to songs like "Hotel Room Service," "I Know You Want Me" and "Back in Time." After a few more sets of performances, there was a small intermission that was immediately followed by a drag queen and king contest in which audience members could win the title of the night. There was a women's and men's side that each would walk down the walkway strutting their stuff. At the end, the audience chose Viv Nyugen's alter ego "Psycho," a drag version of the Asian pop star "Psy," for drag king and Evan Long for drag queen as "Ms. Applebaum." Coming from someone who has never been to a Drag Show, I did not know what to expect. My friend watched the television series and always talked about it so when I mentioned the event to her, she was quickly on board. Although I felt uncomfortable at first, I relaxed as the For y our e ntertainment A girl's view o f'Girls' B Y FAITH ORCINO CARTOONIST "Xamd: Lost Memories" W W NEWS EDITOR "Batman: Under the Red Hood" IS Created by animation studio Bones, "Xamd: Lost Memories" was its first online exclusive project with Sony's Playstation Network in 2008. Two years later, Sentai Filmworks picked up the English licensing rights to the series. The story begins with the postal ship named Zanbani and its confrontation with an armada. Viewers then shift to Akiyuki Takehara, a youtig high school student who lives in island similar to the presentday Japanese country side, excluding the large flying airships. The day Akiyuki arrived on time for the school bus was fate, for that bus ride changed his life and him into an Xamd. For those familiar with Bones' works, the world of "Xamd" seems very similar to their previous series "Eureka Seven," The team also reunited with composer Michiru Oshinia who worked with their first Fullmetal Alchemist project. There are many wonderful action sequences arid drama fills in the gap between them. At times, it seems that some of,the progressions of characters go too fast, but there is only so much the creative team could fit in the whole series. ^mmKKKKSM B Y MELISSA MARTINEZ Though an animated film, this cartoon movie deals with the dark history of Gotham City's Batman. Released in 2010 from DC Comics and Warner Bros, "Under the Red Hood" starts out with the end of Batman's second robin, Jason Todd. It then skips five years to the city where crime lords scramble as a new threat appears under the name "The Red Hood ." The film is an adaptation to Judd Winick's story arc under the same name. The voice cast includes Neil Patrick Harris from "How I Met Your Mother," Jensen Ackles from "Supernatural" and Bruce Greenwood as Batman. For some, this movie's version of the Joker may be an issue for viewers. It is a unique design and a bit different compared to its other manifestations such as in the comics or Dark Knight Films. But rest assured, voice actor John DiMaggio brings the villain back to a level of familiarity. Even if you have not read any of the comics, this film would be able to bring yon up to speed and bring you into the mystery 'and action in Gotham City. As a female college student in her 20s, I must say that HBO's "Girls" is a perfect coming-of-age series for those moments in life that you can't believe actually happened. "Girls," which is created, directed and starring Lena Dunham, writer of the Netflix-Instant available "Tiny Furniture," chronicles the mishaps and adventures of Hannah Horvath, a previously spoiled 20-somethingyear-old woman who has just been financially estranged from her parents. While Hannah is dealing with her lack of a job, she finds herself in a complicatedfriends-with-benefitsrelationship with Adam, played by Adam Driver, while aiding her uptight roommate Marnie, played by Allison Williams, and dealing with getting over the traumatic ending of a four-year relationship and finding time to spend with her carefree and British-accented companion Jessa, played by Jemima Kirke. The series documents the hardships in job searching with a Bachelor's degree without glamorizing the being of an actual college-graduate in New York. However, though the girls of "Girls" are completely night went on. I went in with an open mind and left having fun memories. The night was about expressing yourself and accepting others and all troubles and judgments were left at the door. "RuPaul's Drag Race" is aired on both the "Logo" and "VH1" station. For more information about LGBTQA Pride Center events, visit www.csusm.edu/pridecenter THE SHUAhLE interesting to watch as their lives unravel, the series has received negative feedback B Y KEANDRE WILLIAMS-CHAMBERS regarding poor handling of COPY EDITOR race and sexism. However, Dustin Rowles discussed in Spring has arrived and w ith i t comes a set of his article, "HBO's 'Girls' sounds t o keep w ith the season.These songs and Our Resentment Toward are sure t o represent the essence of spring. Privileged, White America" Earthy and upbeat sounds w ith just a touch of that though these girls are expressive elements t o lounge around t o unlikable, spoiled and lazy, over break. the issues that they deal with are identifiable. Rowles states, "The reason " N o w is t h e S t a r t " b y A F ine F renzy Definitely the track t o announce the beginwhy I do like 'Girls,' and why ning of spring. A chipper song from Alison I think there is something Sudors recent release of her album,"Pines", very noble about it, is that the song carries a lackadaisical tone despite it does something that those its lyrics about moving on from current. others shows about unlikable people don't and what very few shows have ever done: it " T h a t T i m e " b y R egina S pektor follows complicated women Let's be honest, we can't truly have spring dealing with their own comw ithout remembering all the things we've plicated messes." done before i t and how we can all t op it. For Regardless of their sociothe reminiscing part, queue up this song and economic status, the series see if you remember that time you did somerevolves around four girls thing interesting, o r a time something interthat aren't yet "women," esting happened t o you. Maybe i t could be a or adults in the sense of ficall t o step up your game o r stay inside this nancial independence. They upcoming break. discuss the controversy with being happy in life versus being independent, the issues " Dance, D ance, D ance" b y L ykke L i This wonderful and whimsical song featured of not being comfortable in their own bodies, wanting on a Bing commercial makes you want t o to be an "artist" instead of move a bit.The Swedish singer-songwriter's working a steady nine-to-five song about losing yourself in the moment job, and other uncomfortable when there may not be much need f or trivial issues of sex, STDs, and things such as empty conversation. Sometimes what would be considered as doing what is natural is just...well, necessary. promiscuity in society. "Girls" is available via hbo.com/#/girls with an " Got i t A ll W rong" by W akeyfWakey! Perhaps spring might just be the time t o reHBO subscription. flection the things we've done and the relationships we've formed. Given that Valentine's Day is long behind us, maybe this song can give, the motivation t o think if the foundation of a relationship formed f or that day is stronger than its meaning.With the added bonus of the band that was featured on the television drama,"One Tree Hill," perhaps this is more reason t o explore this group. " It's T i m e " b y I magine D ragons This familiar song featured on the trailer of the movie "The Perks of Being a Wallflower," this Imagine Dragons song from their debut studio album "NightVision" has become a popular t une.With its upbeat rhythm and catchy tune, i t carries along i t the theme of a new beginning. Did I mention that it's catchy? �8 A & E Editor : Juliana Stumpp cougarchron.arts@gmail.com A &E THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2 7,2013 b Y F o i t h Q rgin© S tudent A* "5»Ck 0 It's good to be back on campus. Spring Break's almost here!!! Hang in there!!! T he Good Earth' By Pearl S. Buck « the mmmmm B Y JESSIE GAMBRELL OPINION EDITOR This classic novel of a compelling story placed in turn-of-the-century China will plunge you into the very pages of the book. You will practically be able to live the life of the poor Chinese farmer Wang Lung. "The Good Earth" was Pearl S. Buck's second classic novel and it won a Pulitzer Prize in 1932. Having grown up in China with her missionary parents, Buck grew accustom to the culture and was immersed in the history of ancient China. This gave her the inspiration to write one of the most compelling and heart-wrenching historicalfictionnovels of all time. The idea of a poor Chinese farmer during the twentieth century seems simple enough, but the way Pearl S. Buck writes makes you feel as though Wang Lung's story is the most important story you will read about China. In the story, Wang Lung inherits his father's land and consequently the charge of the rice crops he now owns. He is married to a young * slave woman, O-Lan, who is GOOD PEARL S BUCK . IF «E V -VFE - •- AM$M . 'Spring Breakers' film t urn Disney actresses into 'good girls gone bad' Hudgens, Brit, who is played by Benson and Cotty, played A & E EDITOR by Rachel Korine,who are all college friends looking forIt seemed with spring break quickly approaching, ward to a memorable spring many college students would break in Florida. However, rush to the box office to see they come across the prob"Spring Breakers" and actu- lem of being a few hundred dollars short. Their solution, ally like it. For months now, we have like every other college stubeen seeing commercials and dent, is to rob the customers other forms of advertisement of a local diner. The girls end to get people to go see the up. making it to Florida but movie that created a buzz re- are later arrested after some garding the actors involved. hard-core partying and inDisney sweethearts Se- tense drug use. After spendlena Gomez, from "Wiz- ing the night in jail, they to bear his children, hopeful- showed his true character ards of Waverly Place," Va- are surprisingly bailed by a ly bringing about many sons and his ability to survive the nessa Hudgens, from "High sketchy rapper named Alien , for the honor of his fanlily pitfalls of life. This book may School Musical," and Ashley played by James Franco. While the idea and trailers name. The story takes you have been published in 1931, Benson, from "Pretty Little through the turmoil's and but the plot of a man having Liars," shed their good girl make the movie to be the first emotions of Wang Lung and to keep on going for the sake appearances for this raunchy film in 2013 to be a Blockhis family during the time of of his family, his family's and wild film about spring buster hit, "Spring Breakers" fails to deliver any depth of rising opium addicts and po- honor and the dignity of his break. The plot focuses on Faith, the characters or obvious litical changes in the country. land, is not much different Although Wang Lung had than what many families are who is played by Gomez, plot line. Within thefirsthalf Candy, who is played by hour, the problem regarding his ups and downs, he still going through today. B Y JULIANA STUMPP making it to Florida to celebrate their youth is quickly resolved. It's apparent that many of the characters have serious mental problems such as Hudgen's character constantly pretending to shoot others and putting guns to her head or mouth. The main actresses make it apparent that they want to break out of the "Disney" mold and it reflects in their characters. With a title like "Spring Breakers" audiences should expect nudity, underage alcohol consumption and drug use, but there is such a thing as too much. It's safe to say that a good 30 minutes of the film shows nothing but girl's breasts and skimpy bikinis, which could be basically the stereotypical male fantasy. »15 'Saga:' Something strange and wonderful Psycho' spinoff excites and thrills viewers B Y FAITH ORCINO "Saga" is the newest comic J* series to get into this spring break. Released by Image Comics last year, writer Brian Vaughan and illustrator Fiona Staples created this story with the help of iconic letterer Fonografiks, who is also known as Steven Finch. This "Saga" begins with ^?the birth of the comic's nar• rator. Hazel. Her parents, Alana and Marko, have been on the run from their planet's government and will continue to run once they are reunited with Hazel. Alana is of the winged-folk, while her husband Marko is a horned magical being. Their races have been in a war for an indefinite amount of time and now both sides changed their focus to capturing the family. This intergalactic search Highmore, from "Charlie too much away, the first epiand the Chocolate Factory," sode keeps you at the edge A & E EDITOR as a teenaged Norman Bates. of your seat and finishes It's been more than 50 On March 18, the premiere with you wanting more. Throughout the episode, years since thefilm"Psycho" began as Norman finds his hit theaters and made an im- father dead and his mother you could tell the cinemapact on the industry by de- insisting they move to Or- tographer adapted some of fining the new horror genre. egon to "start over" and run the camera work that was With "Psycho" being a a motel. Displeased with used in "Psycho" to give huge success and nominated the move, Norman attempts the series that Alfred Hitchfor four Academy Awards, to make the most of it by cock eerie essence. The it's a wonder why there has making friends and join- audience can expect more never been a spin-off of the ing a sports team, which his twists and turns in this adtaunting movie until now. mother resents. While work- aptation set in modern day. Watch the series premiere "Bates Motel" is a prequel ing on the motel one afterwww.aetv.com/batesto the 1960 film and fea- noon, the former owner of on tures Verm Farmiga, from the property expresses his motel and tune in at 10 p.m. "Up in the Air," as Norma dissatisfaction with the new- Monday nights on the "A&E" Louise Bates and Freddie est owners. Without giving station for new episodes. B Y JULIANA STUMPP CARTOONIST gained the involvement of characters such as * royal Prince Robot IV and a bounty hunter named The Will / Staples's art is visually stunning and the perfect manifestation for Vaughan's writing. The characters' facial expressions truly capture their emotions while the backgrounds and scenery transport readers into worlds they have never imagined before. A much-needed warning, it received a mature rating due to its graphic con- tents, including sex and violence, especially when they have a planet called Sextiilion. Still, this comic is worth your time and money. 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The issue includes stories of the ASI election, the DREAM Act, and North County Transit system. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 Campus Ministry USA Cesar Chavez Dream Act election Extended Learning/Extended Studies health Pride Center spring 2013 The Sprinter https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/97cfced398497cb64bdf806a84e445f1.pdf bb7a815a501b7a160bd96e098db21c81 PDF Text Text T HE C O U G A R CHRONICLE ISSUE 6 V OLUME X L I WEDNESDAY A P R I L 10, 2013 CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, S AN M ARCOS, INDEPENDENT S TUDENT NEWSPAPER F IND U S ONLINE www.csusmchronicle.com Friend us on Facebook Follow us o n Twitter Email us at: csusm.cougarchronide@gmail.com FEATURES 3 - C SUSM freshman and Chronicle staff member, Katlin Sweeney, has reached 19 months as a best seller on Amazon. Read all about her self written novel, "The Bench Sitter." And 4 - What did you do over spring break? Read about The Clarke's Outdoor Spring Break experience and how a group of students traveled through four national parks. Matt Walsh wins 2012-2013 ASI President Election B Y MELISSA MARTINEZ NEWS EDITOR As of March 28, student voters elected Matthew Walsh to to represent the voice of students at CSUSM as ASI President & CEO for the 2013 - 2014 academic year. As ASI president next fall, the first plan of action Walsh is preparing for is making ASI the most; visible entity on campus. "If students don't know ASI exists, all of our hard work is meaningless. I want a student who is currently in the nursing program to know who their College of Education Health and Human Services representative is. I want students to know that ASI is fighting for them B Y M MS^A^IARTINEZ NEWS EDITOR California's gay marriage ban, otherwise known as 5 - The LGBTQ Pride Center Proposition 8, made its way and the Gender Equity Center to the Supreme Court where are throwing campus events for oral arguments were held on thè month of 'Gaypril.' Read two Tues. March 26. articles with topics including the In the case of HollingsProp 8 debate, Take Back the worth vs. Perry, Charles J . Night event, and a film screening Cooper presented an arguof " No! The Rape Documentary." ment on behalf of the petitioners to ban gay marriage ÜPÍNION in the state of California. During the argument, it is evident that the justices are not sure whether the argument should be considered since California officials declined to defend the proposition, leading the justices t o 6 - Today's "Rape Culture" challenge their argument by needs to change. Read one staff saying the proponents had writer's opinion towards the no personal injury at stake. reactions of others over the re- The justices made it clear cent Steubenville rape case. D o that there was no "standing" you agree? for Cooper and the petitioners to sue. However, Cooper argued that the proponents' injury was to the state. And O UR N EXT ISSUE April 2 4 W ALSH CONTINUED ON 2 I T he Supreme C ourt Justices tÊk >m¿m¡; i p g I Rooms îm -• : tflSi air V Sii To a h ms Alto * Br * Gn & r i s ug '1 H Brey&f nfi« y mMÊÊKt 1 j f Ira K m«* E Scafo 1 S t my r oo a o Hgr a a* The Supreme Court Justices will hear and decide on the case regarding California's gay marriage ban. Justice Anthony M. Ken"But, Your Honor, I guess the point I want to make is nedy stated that the injury that there is no question the Was not to the state, but to the State has standing, the State 40,000 children of same-sex itself has standing to repre- couples. sent its own interests in the "On the other hand, there validity of its own enact- is an immediate legal inments," Cooper said. jury or legal — what could Cooper's argument in- be a legal injury, and that's sisted that though there is no the voice of these children. personal injury to same-sex There are some 40,000 chilmarriage, the state experi- dren in California, accordenced injury in same-sex ing to the Red Brief, that marriage. 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J **»» I m 1 Ty$«r f^memm K F 3•Poi - ' ! • IIS IP • f . 21 • il WfttJNf} tSfSKStâ«Ü l&ÏÏmemo* **«C*t**tl, K*»tth * Hvmmn Wmmm vote* 81f tïi" Wtçr-ir) c&fódfóes '4 . f m s vote« mrnWmmÊÊ^timmMmi * -The posted March 28 ASI 2013 election results showing that Matt Walsh won with by 58 % and with a total of 412 votes. Photo courtesy of the ASI BOD Facebook page. 1 Getting ready for graduation B Y MELISSA MARTINEZ NEWS EDITOR With commencement just around the corner, it is important-for graduating students to be aware of the upcoming deadlines to ensure a smooth transition from student to graduate. After applying for graduation, graduates should check their graduation audit (a form that lists and tracks required completion of all degree requirements). They should also fill out the participation form to participate in Commencement, due no later than April 15. On April 30 through May 2, there will be information sessions regarding Commencement rehearsal. There will be commencement ceremony information offered for students who intend on graduating this spring. On Friday, May 17, there will be two information sessions, the first at 10:30 a.m. will be for the College of Business Administration and the College of Education, Health and Human Services will be held at 4:30 p.m. On Saturday, May 18, the College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences will hold their information session at 9:30 a.m. with the College of Science and Mathematics to follow at 3 p jn. Other duties graduating seniors should complete are picking up their Honor Cord if they are eligible to graduate with Honors, discuss career options through the career center located at Craven Hall 1400, join the alumni association at alumniweb. csusm.edu, pay any balances on student account and if they have received financial aid, complete the exit loan counseling. It is important to communicate with advisors to maintain an accurate graduation status throughout the semester before commencement. Missing deadlines and required paperwork can often * lead to delayed processing for commencement records and may possibly danger graduation eligibility. For more information regarding commencement, please visit csusm.edu/commencement. Shooting the breeze with U PD C hief of Police gives his take o n police T V B Y B EN CARLSON 8 - This issue's For your Entertainment features the hit comedy show "Awkward" and the hilarious film "Happy Gilmore." Read all about these funny options that are now available for you to enjoy on Netflix. Walsh believes that funding for education is being used as a political means and the only people to lose are students. "We need a government that is willing to fight. I plan to represent students and meet with the city and the state government and inform them of the needs of the students," Walsh said. "You need someone who is willing to build relationships to ensure that the students are properly represented." Walsh uses the example of Prop. 30 which was passed in the 2012 election. "The government is using education as a political ploy. They added the education initiative to the proposition because Governor Brown knew Supreme C ourt hears oral argument regarding prop. 8 And 7 - All good things come to an end. The musical stylings of My Chemical Romance have finally come to a close after 12 years. Read one fan's feelings towards the band and their greatest hits. and we always will. Our best interests is in the students," Walsh said. Walsh stated that though he never planned on running for ASI president previously, his interest inclined as he became more involved on campus. "I realized that I can help the university grow and help myself reach the potential by continuing to serve the university as ASI President," Walsh said. In discussing the main issues Walsh witnesses at CSUSM, Walsh said, "The biggest issues that the university and the students have is that the state government is not doing its duties. The California State government is not properly representing the students of CSUSM." STAFF WRITER If a film or television show was to be made portraying the men and women of the CSUSM University Police Department, it likely would not contain many of the exciting elements seen in regular mainstream police dramas. In fact, it probably wouldn't contain any of the less entertaining scenes from a regular episode of "COPS." Despite the pleasant nature of CSUSM, the UPD is on guard at all hours, maintaining a secure campus and keeping an eye on us students. It may not make for a dramatic television show, but that begs the question: which shows or films actually portray police officers in the most realistic way? Also, which cop movies or shows are, so to speak, police-approved? Police Chief Robert G. McManus may be the best man to ask such questions. Besides being the UPD chief and holding a police resume stretching back decades, McManus majored in film at SDSU in the 70s. His eye for film and his lengthy experience as a peace-keeper makes him an ideal critic for police dramas. When asked about police in film and television, Police Chief McManus mentioned the CBS drama "CSI." After investigating a car that had been broken into, Chief McManus was asked by the driver, "Did you get the results?" The victim of the crime was referring to a false understanding of the police process- thinking that' the men and women from "CSI" POLICE CONTINUED ON 2 �News Editor: Melissa Martinez cougarchron.news@gmail.com Cooper argued that the affect of being raised by a samesex couple would lead to emotional injury, regardless of what children believed. Supporters of Prop. 8 also argued that same-sex marriage would harm "responsible procreation," because same-sex couples would not be able to reproduce. Justice Elena Kegan and Cooper both discussed the whether the value of marriage lies in procreation or not, giving examples of marriage being constitutional between couples over the age of 55. W ALSH FROM I that if it involved education, people would fight for it," Walsh said. As well as representing the students of CSUSM, Walsh aims at improving the relationship between the city of San Marcos and campus. Walsh said that one of the successes ASI experienced last fall was building relationships on campus, having all the college representatives meeting with the provost and deans so that students and administration build a communicative relationship. Currently, the San Diego native is majoring in social science and mathematics, while minoring in history c susmchronicle.com and communications with check out our website The justices agreed that there are heterosexual marriages that are unable to procreate or decide not to, which ignited the discussion about elder couples unable to procreate. The next argument consisted of discussing labels, with Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. Reminding the court that the word "marriage" was a label since Calif, has already made strides in creating equal rights for same-sex couples. "It is like you were to say you can vote, you can travel, but you may not be a citi- zen. There are certain labels in this country that are very, very critical," Olson said. With the discussion continuing, the justices considered issues of when same-sex marriage became unconstitutional, explored the idea that same-sex marriage was "newer than cell phones and the Internet." Chief Justice Roberts Jr. reminded the court that children from same-sex marriages are at no disadvantage than children of opposite-sex couples when Donald B . Verrilli stated that the cost was a lack of a stabilizing effect, creating the children to develop an emotional issue of being raised by same-sex" parents. The argument consisted of the justices each asking critical questions for the opponents to consider using history of segregation to defend their arguments. To read the transcript of the oral arguments presented to the Supreme Court, visit, npr. org/2013/03/26/175351429/ audio-supreme-court-arguments-on-california-gaymarriage-ban Have an opinion? Share your thoughts at cougarchron. opinion® gmail.com plans to become a teacher or run for Vice President of the United States one day. Walsh's involvements on campus include previously holding the position as a Resident Advisor for the University Village Apartments, a member of the University Student Union Advisory Board and is currently the Chair of the Board of Directors, Chief of Staff for current ASI President Scott Silviera, membership to the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and works for the Vice President of Student Affairs within the Deans office. Walsh is also an advocate for the Civility Campaign and is a member of ACE Scholar Services, a program for for- no data, no study, even, that live with same-sex parents, would examine whether or and they want their parents not'there is any incremental to have full recognition and beneficial effect from marfull status . The voice of those riage over and above the dochildren is important in this mestic partnership laws that case, don't you think?" Ken- were enacted by the State of California to recognize, supnedy said. "That consideration espe- port, and honor same-sex cially in the political process, relationships and their famiwhere this issue is being de- lies." With this, the justices bated and will continue to be agreed that the opinions of debated, certainly, in California. It's being debated else- children of same-sex marwhere. But on that — on that riages should be considered specific question, Your Hon- and since 40,000 children in or, there simply is no data," the state if Calif, stated that responded Cooper. "In fact, they wanted their parents their expert agreed there is to have legal marital status. COURT FROM I mer foster youth which tar- POLICE FROM 1 gets students that were once were busy investigating the crime. wards of the state. "He thought we had a lab Being an ACE Scholar has provided Walsh a passion with Bunsen burners and sciin supporting former foster entists with microscopes," youth through higher educa- joked the chief, referring to tion since currently, 97 per- the victim. Unfortunately, cent of former foster youth there is no secret lab at the do not make it to a four-year UPD with investigators tryuniversity. Of the three per- ing to solve the mystery of a cent that do make it to a four- Prius break-in. According to the chief, year university, only 1.5 percent of those students attain other films and television a four-year degree. Walsh shows that absurdly portray believes that he can provide police officers includes the hope for students on campus film "The Departed," the in the role of ASI president show and film "Starsky And as a former foster youth. Hutch" and "Hawaii 5-0." So what of cop-approved C ongratulation t o all of shows? Besides the wonderful t he newly elected 2013show "COPS," Chief Mc2014 c andidates. manus recommended the film "End Of Watch," starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Pena. "The banter between officers as they drive around patrolling in the middle of the night, trying to keep each other awake and alert, it's done pretty well in that movie." McManus' recommendation should be considered. He knows film well and has a good eye. While working the SDSU campus as a young police officer, McManus recalls his j ob at multiple crime scenes, bragging "I took the best crime scene photos in the department." What's your favorite police show? Share your thoughts at csusmchronicle.com. rravel the World Teaching English! Azusa Pacific University SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT ; K/V Just graduating? 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O ur Y oung Executive a nd Millennial p rograms also offer field-study trips around the.worfd. • • • • Millennial Master of B usiness Administration Y oung Executive M aster of B usiness Administration Y oung Executive Master of Arts in Management Master of Professional A ccountancy (launching 2013) Learn more about APU's graduate business programs: (866) 2 09-1559 L ' W WW.APU.EDU/EXPLORE/SBM AZUSARACIFIC UNIVERSITY ,«00 God First Since 1899 �Features Editor: Katlin Sweeney cougarchron.features@gmail.com F reshman at t op o f her game as Top Selling A uthor B Y B OBBY R IVERA STAFF W RITER There is a multitude of ways that we can now read a book, and many of those choices are at the touch of a keyboard. The development of the eBook, or digital book, makes it easier to read about every topic imaginable and is used by millions around the globe. Publishing technology has entered the world of the Internet, and a potential global market can take a previously unknown author to a best-selling writer overnight. The eBook genres, similar to physical .novels, range from fiction to biographical, and anyone with a desire to write can share their thoughts and inspire. When looking for a topselling author who can move people, we don't have to go further than CSUSM. Freshman Katlin Sweeney earned the distinction of becoming one of Amazon's best selling authors in the Children's Sports Biography section at the age of 18. She was motivate^ by her experiences with competitive sports, what she saw in high school and her love for her father. "I was inspired by my experiences playing competitive club and high school volleyball," Sweeney said. Now 19, Katlin was influenced to attend CSUSM by professor and former department chair of Literature and Writing Studies, Professor Martha Stoddard-Holmes. "What's distinctive about Katlin, aside from her strengths as a writer, are her persistence and sense of focus, those are key qualities for anyone who wants to publish," Professor Stoddard-Holmes said. Yet Sweeney's story doesn't end there. It's really a story of her love for her father, Tim Sweeney, who suffers from Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis and is her editor. "The book is dedicated to my Dad, somebody who has supported me no matter how good or bad I was at volleyball and has taught me more about life than I can ever repay in my lifetime," Katlin said. "The Bench Sitter" is a novel that is a real-life parallel to Katie's own experiences and observations as a bench sitter on her high-school volleyball team. It portrays the world of Katie through a lens that can be easily identifiable to the reader. People have depth, situations are real and the lens is clear. Katlin's story will also take you back in time to when someone cheered you on at a sporting event. Katlin's father shared his "John Wooden approach" of parenting, where he treats his kids as adults rather than talking down to them. In the hour I spoke to Tim Sweeney, I was motivated to looking at writing a book. His inspirational thoughts and sharing of knowledge led him to be a highly regarded writer, which has transferred to the younger Sweeney. Katlin first published "The Bench Sitter" in August of 2011, a week before she began her senior year at Great Oak High School in Temecula. The following month, she learned her book was a best seller in the category of Children's Sports Biographies. Her book continued to be on the best sellers list and Katlin is making a name for herself in a market that has been traditionally dominated by much older adults and seasoned professionals. She is unmatched with 19 months on Amazon's Best Sellers List as of April 4,2013, with her book crossing into two other best sellers lists during that time frame as well. While Tim Sweeney has lived through a difficult 12 years of ill health, Katlin has a passion for life, and it's the love for her father that drives her as a writer and as a human being. Katlin told me of how her relationship Katlin Sweeney with her Father, Tim, holding her novel, "The Bench Sitter." Photo by Anne Hall strengthened with her father as she wrote "The, Bench Sitter." . "With his illness, we make the most of every day and our family appreciates time spent together," Katlin said. Tim Sweeney has been very successful with his marketing business and his self-publish knowledge has helped move Katlin into uncharted waters for her age. What I find mature in Katlin is that she does not concern herself with the sales of the book. She has focused herself on her next book, which she is keeping quiet about. "I find it to be a very relatable story. I think we all have felt that we don't belong and kind of just hope someone will be nice enough to actually talk to us. She's truly descriptive, which I like. It helps illustrate a good pic- ture of all the personalities, what she's feeling and everything around her," CSUSM student Karla Reyes said. "Social media presents another outlet for written expression, another way to start writing and keep writing—which is what good writers do: read a lot and write a lot. There are no shortcuts, and Katlin knows that—she works at her craft, and it shows," StoddardHolmes said. "The book's events happened, but the characters were changed to make sure nobody's identity was given away. All of the characters in the book are created from two or more people that I have encountered throughout my career that had similar qualities. This was done to teach readers about the kinds of players/coaches that par- ticipate in sports, not to bash specific girls and coaches," Katlin said. "When girls are growing up they are "Daddy's little girl," then they eventually connect to mom. At some point they come back to their fathers, with the knowledge fathers share with their daughters," Tim Sweeney said. Such is the case I find with Katlin. Katie is a freshman writer, loving daughter, and is very humble. She has a personal narrative that reminds us all of what matters the most in our lives, which is the love for family. Katlin Sweeney may not be a starter on a volleyball team, but she's successful as an author. You can buy The Bench Sitter for your Kindle, Nook, iPad or computer at barnesandnoble.com, Amazon or iBookstore. A rmy R OTC: Unique program for those considering serving their country B Y R YAN D OWNS SENIOR STAFF WRITER Army ROTC is the right program for students who may want something specific out of college, and possess or are interested in qualities such as ambition, organization and physical stamina. It may seem strange that on a campus so close to both Camp Pendleton and San Diego, the on-campus Army ROTC program is so young. But despite its brief presence on campus, ROTC has offered a lot to CSUSM and its students. The Army ROTC program is relatively new to CSUSM and is partnered with the San Diego State University Army ROTC program. The purpose of ROTC is to train cadets in the skills they will need to become officers in the United States Army. It functions primarily as a leadership program meant to turn students into better adults and leaders. In addition to a class twice a week, the group tries to meet for Physical Training in the morning three times a week, with tactical leadership lab participation once a week. " [ R O T C has] taught me h ow t o w ork with people from all spectrums of life" - Ben Hall "We go out there on Thursdays and do a variety of things that include what's Sweet Irish Soda Bread Although S t Patrick's Day has already come and gone, we could still use some good, hearty Irish food during these hectic, busy times. My mother has a wonderful recipe for Irish Soda Bread that is so cozy, the very smell of it makes you feel as if you were at home on your nice, comfy couch in front of a fire. Would you like to know what this miraculous recipe is? It's really quite simple and can be in the oven in less than 15 minutes! What you'll need: - 4 cups of flour - 4Tbs.of sugar - I Tsp. of baking soda - I '/a Tsp. of salt - 4 Tbs. (1/2 stick) of butter - I % cups of buttermilk (can be made with I 3A cups of milk with a Tsp. and a half of vinegar, stirred to substitute the buttermilk) - I egg - I Tsp. of vanilla extract - Whisk & 2 mixing bowls - Baking sheet with wax paper o r Pam cooking spray Directions: Turn your oven on to 375 degrees. Hand-whisk the wet ingredients: vanilla extract, egg, buttermilk, and butter together in a bowl till well blended. Stir the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Then softly stir the wet mixture as you pour in the dry mixture slowly until all of the dry-ingredients are mixed with the wet ones. [Caution: D o not over-stir o r it will toughen the dough ] Place the ball of dough onto a floured baking sheet, then sprinkle a little flour on the top to help your hands not stick to the dough as you shape it into a large scone shape. Use a knife and make a cross on the top of the loaf. Place it in the oven for 50 minutes and let it cool, if you can resist, before slicing it up for your guests. Enjoy! tional military missions like ment," Hall said. No army commitment is ambushes or raids," ROTC required, although there are member Ben Hall said. Hall points out that the pri- scholarship opportunities for mary objective with these those who contract. The hope exercises is to help the stu- is that they will remember dents become better lead- the organizational and tactiers; they are not necessarily cal lessons they have learned judged upon how effective while having taken part in they would be in combat, the program. "Since I joined ROTC, I 've which may be a point of confusion among some students. definitely developed a lot as "Once you get contracted, a person. It's taught me how usually in your third year, to work with people from all you get to commission as an spectrums of life," Hall said. Interested students can conThey have to (develop) a officer in the United States Army, which is usually a lot tact Captain James Lehner at mission plan and then execute it, the missions are tradi- more beneficial than enlist- email-lehnerjd@gmail.com. called 'squad situation training exercises,' where a cadet is in charge of 12 people. T he O mbuds Officer'Buds,' n ot c ounselors Giving students neutral advising opportunity on various life topics campus that can gear them towards success. FEATURES EDITOR "We help students with orStudents, staff and faculty dinary transitions and ordihave an office on campus to nary problems that normal, go for advising in a confi- healthy people go through. dential setting with a unique With staff and faculty, if they group of advisors. have issues like confusing or The Office of University mixed messages with a cowOmbuds seeks to give all stu- orker, it's best that they come dents, faculty and staff mem- in early before it becomes a bers on campus a safe place big problem," Interim Omwhere they can talk through bud Fritz Kreisler said. any concerns or issues in a CSUSM's Ombuds Office non-counseling setting. Om- initially started with the presbuds aims to create a neutral ence of Derrick Crawford, environment where visitors who until recently served as can look at all possible solu- the Associate Vice President tions to resolve an issue and For Diversity and Equity. He get help finding resources on played an instrumental role B Y K A T U N S WEENEY in not only being the sole ombuds advisor, but starting the framework of the office and developing its charter. President Haynes has also been involved with the creation of the office, being one of the strongest supporters of ombuds from the very beginning. Since January 2013, the Ombuds Office has shifted from a single advisor structure to featuring multiple Interims, advisors that work together to help visitors that come into the office. The four members of ombuds all bring something unique to O MBUDS CONTINUED ON 4 �T HE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, APRIL IO, 2 0 1 3 4 OMBUDS FROM 3 the office, each having their own specialties that allow them to advise a variety of topics. They are trained*to be better listeners, unbiased and are able to separate their Ombuds position from their other jobs and positions on campus. Visitors can also decide if they want to be advised by a man or woman and which interim ombuds is the right personality match for them. The interim ombuds are Dr. Martha Stoddard-Holmes, a literature and writing studies professor and former department chair, Fritz Kreisler, lead psychologist at CSUSM since 1992 and Rodger D'Andreas-Wahl, a therapist, professor, overseer of ASI and influential CSUSM staff member. The ombuds advisor is Michelle Hunt, overseeing the interim ombuds and helping them advise difficult or challenging cases. "The idea was that with the interim appointments, they wanted multiple people who know the campus really well. I have been here since 2001 and am familiar with the campus. I work with students and staff," D'Andreas-Wahl said. "Martha Stoddard-Holmes works with students and % faculty. Fritz meets with faculty and staff. Every visitor has two options, under the current plan, with three [Interims] in terms of who they can meet with." Everything that is said to an Interim is kept confidential unless it poses an imminent risk to that person, someone else or is a clear violation of the law. While ombuds does not seek to replace other offices or services on campus, it gives students, staff and faculty an alternative route when discussing or resolving issues. Unlike Student Health and Counseling Services, òmbuds does not focus mainly on psychological issues. Visitors have been advised on topics such às ways to achieve better success in a class, personality clashes with a professor or student, deciding if they are going to stay at CSUSM and staff getting along better with a supervisor. The Interims do not act on behalf of the visitor or enforce consequences against people that are mentioned during sessions. The visitors must change the situation themselves, however Interims may help facilitate conversations between disagreeing parties if thè visitor requests help in that way. CSUSM staff and faculty can also feel comfortable discussing issues in the workplace, no conversations that involve their boss or coworkers being repeated to anyone outside of the office. "I'm interested in hearing people's stories. As a researcher, I am really interested in problem solving. Sometimes my problems are intellectual, but the love of problems and puzzles help me want to solve the puzzles of the daily lives on campus," Stoddard Holmes said. "My personal goal is to have everyone who comes into the office leave in a better place than they started and to know that there is somebody to help and to listen. I want to empower them to help themselves, to understand what resources are at this university and for them to have a plan of action that they can implement when they leave," Hunt said. For more information on what situations ombuds can help with, go to www.csusm. edu/ombuds/. The Office of the Ombuds is located in Craven 6218. Confidential appointments can be made by phone at (760) 750-8366 or by emailing Marilyn McWilliams at mmcwilli@ csusm.edu. What are you thoughts about this Ombuds on campus? Share your opinion online at wwwxsusmchronicle.com F EAT U R E S O utdoor Spring Break Students spend w eek off o ut in f our national parks B Y R YAN DOWNS SENIOR STAFF WRITER We are led to believe that spring break is just for beaches and partying, but for most of us, it is essentially just one long week of relaxation , catching up on homework and occasional boredom. For students who were interested in getting a little more out of their break, Campus Recreation offered the Outdoor Spring Break trip. This year, the free, annual trip involved traveling through the various national parks throughout Utah. Students were on the trip from March 30 through April 6. "We're going to visit four different national paries. We go to Moabfirst,there are two national parks over there... and then we drive down a few days after that and visit Bryce Canyon and then Zion national park," trip organizer Hugo Lecomte said. This is the fifth trip Hugo has been on with the Clarke. "Thefirsttwo years we did with the UVA. The very first year we wenUto the Grand Canyon, the last three we've been going to Moab. The first time it was a collaboration CSUSM students on the 2013 Outdoor Spring Break trip. between the UVA and Cam- among the school's students, pus Recreation," Lecomte whereas he wanted to try and introduce other students to said. Lecomte is very proud of the wonders of the country's the trip, which usually draws national parks. The idea is to in about 10 to 15 students help students have a fun time a year, but also regrets that while learning about parts of the trip, along with other the country they may have programs sponsored by the never known, all while mainUVA, has lost funding as of taining an invisible effect on the environment. late. "I'm very dynamic and I Upon his return, Hugo won't let the trip down, it's was extremely enthusiastic, something I 'm very passion- particularly with how much ate about," Lecomte said. of a family the group had He pointed out that the become. "This is the most trip is not strictly aimed at ethnic variety we've ever students who like to camp, had. Everybody entered with and, in fact, they do not the right attitude. Everybody spend any time in tents. In- was ready to develop a sense stead, they rent out rooms in of community." Thorsen Kuhner, a German local hotels, and then visit the national parks during student, was particulafly imthe day. Lecomte was afraid pressed. "The landscape was the camping atmosphere all new to me," he said. "I would cater exclusively to can't really describe it, it's the more nature-comfortable just amazing." ig|g|f ina soon? Fast forward your career. 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This inpus is gearing up for this cludes web seminars (called month, known as "Gaypril," "webinars"), competitions with many activities planned and available resources for and scheduled. Such ac- consideration on the campus tivities include discussion level. For more information groups, social events, casual on Campus Pride and their movie showings and more. involvement in "Gaypril," www.campuspride. Feel free to visit the Pride visit Center located in Commons o rg/6315/april-is-campuspride-month/. 201 for more information. Among the events that can The timing could not have been more perfect. The Su- be expected is the National preme Court has been re- Day of Silence, a studentviewing Proposition 8; the led event founded in 1966 case that would amend the to promote the creation of constitution to restrict mar- a safer school environment riage between a man and f or LGBT+ youth. Students a woman, and the Defense commonly show support by of Marriage Act; a federal becoming silent for the day law that restricts full mar- to symbolically represent the riage benefits to marriages silencing effect of anti-LGbetween a man and a wom- BT+ bullying in schools. For an. Because of this, there is more information on this, reason to at least celebrate a visit www.dayofsilence.org. good degree of progress and Keep an eye out on camworldwide recognition of re- pus, because you can expect defining marriage. the Pride Center and supLGBT+ refers to the com- portive organizations to be munity of lesbian, gay, bi- present during this month of sexual and transgender, and festivity. BY KEANDRE WILLIAMS-CHAMBERS B Y J UUANA STUMPP our students are sexual as- eye opening and powerful sault survivors. While some influences the speakers and enter college already hav- topics have on the audience. During the month of April, ing suffered a sexual asBeing a survivor herself, both the Gender Equity sault, many will be sexually Carland has found the event Center and LGBTQA Pride assaulted during their time helpful for her healing proCenter are hosting events here^" Carland explained^ ccss. ^ that every college students- ^Cacgpis authorities ^ iU not "I have attended W Take male and female, should^ know about. I For many of us, our first moments at CSUSM began the summer before our freshman year with orientation. With all of the fun and excitement of attending college, we also learned about » transitioning into college life and important issues such as sexual assault. Now that the school year is almost over D irectorofthe Gender pquityjSenter and spring break was some students' first experiences with partying, it is important know about the majority o f Baek l h l Night every year to remember how critical and those crimes." fcu the^past 18 years, and serious rape and assault is for Carland explained that rape e f i f t M i a t after the our age group to be aware of. is an underreported crime, ^ f n n W t t l h t l f l h d more Lea Burgess-Carland, the only about half of rape cases invigorated," Carland said. director of the Gender Eq- get reported. Also, crimes The goal of Take Back the uity Center, has participated committed on campus are Night is to have the victims in orientation programs and classified as campus crimes. reclaim the power that was U-Hour events to promote Take Back the Night is one taken from them. While the awareness about cases of as- of the biggest events geared event is specific to the sursault and rape. towards taking a stand vivors, people that have not "Although CSUSM is against assault. The event experienced sexual assault known for being the safest has become a campus tradi- are impacted as well. CSU campus, hundreds of tion for six years due to the "What is unique about Take A & E EDITOR have ittencled a B afk past! 18 ypzr I find t^at after the eWrit I feel lighter a nd m ore invigorated - Iba B u^ss-jCarland Back the Night is that every year will be a completely different experience, because there are new people coming together and speaking but," Carland said. ^ In addition to Take Back | |the Night, the Gender Equity H Center will have a showing | o f "NO! The Rape Documentary." The movie focuses on African-American women perpetrated by AfricanAmerican men, as well as how rape is used as a weapon of homophobia. The film was produced and directed by Aishah Shahidah Simmons, who is a rape survivor herself. The screening of "NO! The Rape Documentary" is on Thursday, April 11 at 6 p.m. in the Gender Equity Center (Commons 203). Take Back the Night will be on April 18 starting at 5:30 p.m. in Library Plaza. Redeem or educate yourself during the month of "Gaypril" with the many activities that the Gender Equity and LGBTQA Pride Center offers. Visit www. csusm.edu/geneq/home or www.csusm.edy/pridecenter/ for additional information. CSUSM SUMMER SEMESTER 2013 June 1 - August 10 Open to Palomar students, students from other colleges and universities, high school seniors, and community members. •Take classes at the San Marcos campus, Temecuia campus, or online •Choose from morning, afternoon, weekend and online courses Catch up on courses you dropped o r missed Priority registration begins March 25 Open::ei»n@M begins April 6 California State University SAN MARCOS www.csusm.edu/el/creditcourses/summer • (760)750-4020 �Opinion Editor: Jessie Gambreil cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com T he presence of'rape culture' in the Steubenville rape case reaction B Y KEANDRE W ILLIAMS-CHAMBERS COPY EDITOR .« & K IA W ASHINGTON STAFF W RITER Rape culture is this: the social stigma that makes seeking justice for the crime of rape difficult. It places the burden of punishment' and ostracization on the victim and often makes it difficult if not impossible for the victim to receive validation that what they did wasn't their fault. Rape culture is getting a lot of heat to be erased from the world, especially in light of the Steubenville, Ohio rape case where two teen football players were found guilty of rape on March 17. It's certainly high-time to do away with the pressure on the victim and to place pressure on the suspect. Of course, a suspect has (some) rights. Just as well as that is said, a victim has rights—rights that were taken away from them in the the people who they hang commitment of the crime out with scrutinized, their upon them. It is no crime history put on public display that those not only suspected or their credibility ultimately but shown to have commit- in the hands of public opinted such a horrible violation ion. of a person's own expected What makes the recent privacy and personal safety Steubenville case as despicshould not have that right af- able as thé crime itself is the forded to them, meaning that way many in the public eye they shouldn't have the right are handling it or, in better to their own when they take words, portraying it. The it from another. sympathy card i sn't for the For lack of a better term, it victim, where it rightfully is messed up that the victim belongs, but instead for the has to fall under such scruti- 16 and 17-year-old suspects ny under the very misguided in this case. Several news idea that this is a misunder- stations have been seen and standing. Sure, there is the heard talking about how the possibility that this could— young suspects have thrown and that word is stressed their lives away and had strongly, could be a heat-of- such promising careers. That the-moment misunderstand- doesn't dismiss what has ing. But odds are, it i sn't. been done and that doesn't The victim shouldn't have change what has been done. their actions and intent pub- Yes, they did throw away lically questioned when their lives. Yes, they probthere is the reality of a rape ably had such promising cathat has taken place. The reers but that doesn't change victim shouldn't have their anything. They committed choice of clothing dissected, rape and will have to face the consequences. Furthermore, while victim blaming, just like rape, can be perpetrated by any gender and against any gender, statistics do state thai most instances of rape are crimes against women. This fact and the prevalence of rape culture and victim blaming are not a simple coincidence. Women are objectified and victimized during their rape, then victimized all over again by society in the aftermath. The crime and following hatred is more than just violence - it is frank misogyny, and only by offering basic human decency can progress b e made. There are many things that everyone should do if they are a part of the community surrounding any victim when the tragedy of rape occurs: D on't make the victim feel guilty. D on't place the fate of the suspects' futures in the hands of the victim. D on't give the victim the supposed role in deciding the suspects' future in the f ull view of a critical and unsympathetic public. It may be hard to imagine if it hasn't happened to you, but keep this in mind. The harsh nature of this case can be applied to a lot of mirror scenarios. Imagine you are just the normal you, going about your business. Imagine you were robbed on the street, your wallet or purse taken from you in broad daylight. Imagine the police caught this robber and they were arrested. Now, imagine this. You are called into question. They ask you why you were in the position to be robbed f rom, why you let it happen. Couldn't you have stopped it? You should have been more prepared for something like that to happen if you expecting to be out where robbers were, they may say. Maybe you shouldn't have had a flashy purse or a wal- Cougar Asks: W hat is an April Fool s joke you ve had pulled on you? At \A /I , «, A' r 1* *1 9 t t »11 1 let with money in it. Perhaps you wanted your stuff to be stolen. Perhaps you were asking for someone to come along and relieve you of your things. Doesn't feel that great, does it? Although there are most likely students who walk around the CSUSM campus in fear that they might be raped, no ^student should have to feel this way, especially on a campus that has been recognized multiple times as being so safe. There is hope that this doesn't happen, and there is hope that none of us are in danger of the fear of not being believed when something so horrible could happen to us. That is not to say that it will or is going to. However, we must be careful. As much as it needs to be made clear that rape is not tolerated in any way, that still doesn't keep it f rom happening. B YÂJLISON S EÂCLE SENIOR-.STAFF W EITER "My girlfriend, said she was pregnant I and she was freaking o ut and I forgot what day it was and was like holy t rap she showed me a picture of t he tick and I asked if It was an April Fool's prank and she got mad and said this was serious» and then she said April poors/' business majon Emahml Ibmez SII "My manager said they were going t o audit me and t hat I was going t o have t o go t o a new branch because of my hours and I was so mad and then she said she was just kidding and everyone was watching and laughing" ' " -biology major Jasmine Guerra "The pranks t hat Google and Yoube pull, and IGN.com also had an iPty Apple console, a t first I thought it unded really cool and then I realized was April 1st." usiness major; Matt Stanwick w j A A re the unit caps producing an influx of ' Super Seniors?' B Y J ESSIE G AMBRELL O PINION E DITOR If you aren't a "Super Senior" yourself, I am sure you know one. For those of you who may not know, a Super Senior is someone who reached senior status one, two or maybe three years ago but has not graduated because they have hot completed their requirements, You may think, %eU dne year is not too bad, some people just take a lighter course load than others. However, what if the lighter load isn't the reason for making Super Seniors. Perhaps the main reason is the various unit caps put in place? University unit caps restrict student to a specific amount of units a student can hold, therefore limiting the amount of classes they can take. Of course universities have faij- reasoning behind these limits, thè reason being allowing all of the students to have the chance to sign-up for classes, but the fact of the matter is that when you limit the amount of units a student can sign up for, it can greatly delay their college career. For at least the last three years, CSUSM has put a 13-unit cap oh all incoming freshmen. Do you know what this is doing to this entire generation of incoming freshmen? As my academic advisor instructed myself and fellow freshmen on orientation day, you must take five classes a semester in order to graduate on time. But if the school is only restricting you to roughly four classes a semester in your first year, how are you suppose to accomplish this? Beats me. So what do we do now? Well my own personal plan is to take summer courses to make up for the lost time. If I take two summer classes a year at either CSUSM or a local community college, then even if I take four classes during the regular semester, I can still be able to catch up and graduate on time. Otherwise, it looks like our only other options are to become Super Seniors and be perpetual students with the rest of the youngins until it has been finished. Are you irked by the unit caps? 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The Cougar Chronicle reserves the right to reject any Letter to the Editor for any reason. �A&E T HE COUGAR CHRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, A PRIL 1 0 , 2 0 1 3 W hen romance ends The album earned the No. NEWS EDITOR 20 spot in 2006 on the list of greatest albums in RollFans everywhere are ing Stone magazine, which is mourning the recent break- a huge accomplishment for up of the popular alternative any musician. MCR was set rock band, My Chemical to release two more albums Romance (MCR) which an- with "Danger Days: The nounced its separation on its True Lives of The Fabulous Killjoys" in 2009 and "Conwebsite on March 2. The band, which formed ventional Weapons" in 2012 in 2001 after the Sept. 11 at- but they both came out as a tacks, includes Gerard Way series of released singles. as lead vocalist, Ray Toro I personally identified and Frank Lero as guitarists with "The Black Parade," and Mikey Way as bassist. the band's rock opera album After releasing its first with each song portraying album, "Three Cheers for one theme: "The Patient," Sweet Revenge" in 2003, a character dying of cancer. MCR gained a large fan base, The first single of the album, performing at multiple tours, "Welcome to the Black Paincluding the first "Taste of rade/' focuses on The Patient Chaos" as well as headlining as he transitions from life to "Warped Tour." The band's death, with death arriving in second album, "Life on the the form of a parade. MCR Murder Scene" was released took a turn creatively through in 2006, with "The Black Pa- their music and entire album rade" released later that year by creating an alternative and debuting as the fourth- identity as a band. Through greatest album of the year by the"The Black Parade" tour, music magazine, Kerrang! the band performed in cos- G erard W ay's T h e B Y JULIANA STUMPP A & E EDITOR tume, pulling the audience into a sense of being a part of the parade. Listening to the albums could only be conveyed as a personal journey everyone should experience. Though the breakup is devastating for fans everywhere, the split isn't a total shock. Since the band hasn't released an complete album in a few years, MCR had a few choices: to release an amazing album that would inevitably change lives (like they've done before>or call it a day and end their run on great terms. Unfortunately, they chose the latter. However, myself and fellow fans will always remember the impact MCR made to music. We can agree with the band'sfinalmessage stating, "Being in this band for the past 12 years has been a true blessing. We've gotten to go places we never knew we would. We've been able to see and experience things we never imagined possible. We've shared the stage with people we admire, people we look up to, and best of all, our friends. And now, like all great things, it has come time for it to end. Thanks for all of your support, and for being part of the adventure." If you're feeling nostalgic, you can purchase MCR memorabilia at mychemicalromance.com Umbrella A cademy' A 2008 award winning comic written by music star Gerard Way B Y F AITH ORCINO CARTOONIST Released in 2008, "The Umbrella Academy" is musician Gerard Way's first comic book series. While many know Way as the lead singer of My Chemical Romance, he went to the New York School of Visual Arts where he developed his artistic and writing ability before his music. The series deals with the lives of an unusual family, starting with the end of the world. Sir Reginald Hargreeves, a world-renowned businessman, adopted sev- en children who were born into the world under the strangest circumstances. Under h l^directioir, t he group would become superheroes known as the Umbrella Academy. With little cohesion, they disbanded and went their own ways. It would be once again Sir Hargreeves that brings the Academy back, but for his funeral. As the family reunites to say goodbye to their father, a dark plan begins to end both them and the world. Gerard Way's writing is paired with critically acclaimed artist Gabriel Ba. Ba's works brings nostalgia brella Academy: Dallas") of Hellboy's artist, Mike Way mentioned during a Mignola and is very fit- New York Comic Con 2012 ting to the dark and action- "panel that a new installment packed tales of the Umbrel- is in the works. la Academy. While also working on Way's form of composing "Umbrella Academy," the narratives is very unique Gerard and a new creative which needed the aid of team under Dark Horse Blambot's Nate Piekos in will release in June his new lettering to create the com- comic series "The True plete piece. Lives of the Fabulous KillIn 2008, San Diego Inter- joys," based off of their renational Comic-Con award- cent album "Danger Days." ed "The Umbrella AcadFor more information on emy: Apocalypse Suite" the both "Umbrella Academy" Eisner award for best finite/ and "True Lives of the Fablimited series. While Dark ulous Killjoys," either visit Horse only has one other darkhorse.com or your local volume (called "The Um- comic vendor. K* U pcoming A rts & Lectures event: "Lost Boys and Girls of Sudan," on Monday, April 15, at 6 p.m. at The Clark Field House Grand Salon, r oom I 13 ley a rtist, want t o s ee your a rt in out n ext issue? MiiWIMiWI 7 THE SHUJihLE B Y MELISSA MARTINEZ IÌMHMII A & E Editor: Juliana Stumpp cougarchron.arts@gmail.com T he days are getting longer and w e yearn for s ummer t o be closer then only five m ore weeks. A lthough w e are well past the halfway point in the semester, w e keep pushing ourselves t o n ot get lazy, but w ho says w e can't? H ere are s ome tunes t o embrace y our inner laziness w hether y ou aré sleeping until I p.m. o n Sundays 4 o r skipping class o n M onday t o g o t o the beach. " California" b y 7 M inutes i n H eaven T he be^chy s ound and easy lyrics make this s ong perfect for trying t o get o ut o f bed and start y our day as sfowly as y ou want. A fter all, as students living in California w e all want the simple life and f reedom t o d o what w e want, w hen w e want. T he s ong " California" describes that lifestyle. " G e t M e G olden" b y T erraplane S un T he upbeat hum will persuade y ou t o leave y our backpack at h ome and change into y our bathing suit. Terraplane Sun's unique s ound is positive that y ou w on't want the day t o g o t o waste sitting in class, especially if the s un is shining; " H a n g L oose" b y A l a b a m a S hake T his r ock band w as nominated for " Best N ew A rtist" earlier this year at the G rammys. T heir famous s ong " Hold O n " made the charts but " Hang L oose" made sure that w e keep an eye o ut for them. T he mellow t ones and unique singing styling's of singer Brittney H oward will get y ou hooked. " T ê t e -  - T ê t e " b y W a l k t he M o o n W alk the M oon, although fairly u nknown, has electric p op beats with c horus' that y ou can sing along to.Their breakout s ong " Anna S un" has been heard in stores, commercials and radio. Similar t o " Anna Sun," this n ewest s ong " Tête-A-Tête" gets y ou pumped for whatever y our lazy day plans are. " Louder T han E ver" b y C old W a r K ids T he beats in this s ong have many different h ooks and alterations that are flexible t o any m ood you're into. Similar t o Terraplane Sun, their music is urban as far as its electronic s ound mixed with pop. It is the perfect s ong t o lay outside t o w ork o n that tan. I mprov m ember s hines Performer shares her favorite performance B Y JULIANA STUMPP A & E EDITOR Throughout the semester, the CSUSM Improv team performs two types of displays for every given show. These consist of a family friendly show and an adult show that follows. Although the players vary in every show, one of the main players is Nicole Hernandez, who has been on the team since spring 2010. The theater major took the time to sit down and answer some questions for us. Question: What is your favorite thing about being on the team? Answer: My favorite thing about being on the team is that we're like a fun little family. It's really great to be able to spend a lot of time with them and get to' do fun things like playing pretend. Q: What struggles have you experienced while on the team? A: Making sure the momentum keeps going. We'll* go through stretches of time where we don't bring in as much of an audience as we usually do and that's always tough to figure out how to bring people back. And also making sure that it's able to continue as more and more people start graduating. Q: What do you see yourself doing after college? A: It would be fun to con- ^ tinue improv. I don't want to give up on it but I also don't want to go into it as a career. I want to either be a theater teacher or run a theater of my own. Q: What is your favorite skit or perform? A: My favorite game t o ^ play is Blind Line. It's really* fun to see what lines the audience comes up with. It's one of those games that can get really random and strange. �A & E Editor: Juliana Stumpp cougarchron.arts@gmail.com T HE COUGAR CHRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, A PRIL I O, 2 0 1 3 A &E S tudent fls "A S fring g reek T Qie" b y Pölitz Or£m& ^m* f\Ucr C teftT& O M GSSD c My guess is that she didn't get very far in the gome. Hope everyone got some rest during Spring Break! We have a bit over a month left of this semester! F or y our entertainment ' Awkward' and 'Happy G ilmore' T his o r That C heck out these doppelgangers of your favorite "Top 4 0" songs B Y JULIANA STUMPP " Awkward" 15 Artist Spotlight: Chris Wesley A & E EDITOR If you like Justin Timberlake's "Suit and Tie try "Wicked W ay" by Benjamin Taylor. Timberlake's sound has evolved over the years bringing in more big band sounds from the smooth jazz era of the 1940's. Taylor, son of James Taylor and Carly Simon, has a similar beat with more of a folk twist. A & E EDITOR Must watch: Season 1, episode 8: "The Adventures of Aunt Ally and LiT B itch/The popular MTV series "Awkward" has now made its way to Netflix in- proportions when you are three months or will have her stant streaming. young. "Awkward" is fun to house foreclosed upon, GilBeing one of the few MTV watch and it is reassuring to more struggles to find a way scripted shows, the story fol- know that that uncomfort- to make some extra cash. lows Jenna as she goes from able phase is behind us. After successfully winning a being deflowered by the bet to hit a golf ball the entire most popular guy in school length of the neighborhood, " Happy G ilmore" to being a social outcast afGilmore takes up golf and ter a freak accident turns her earns a spot on the Pro Golf "suicidal." ; As one of his breakout Tour that could give him just As if that isn't enough, she roles into the film industry, enough money to settle his also has to deal with the ul- Adam Sandler both wrote grandmothers' debt. timate "bitch" cheerleader and played the lead in the His opponent during the while having a hard time 1997 hit "Happy Gilmore." tour, Shooter McGavin, is connecting with her imma- Sandler is well known today resentful of Gilmore's talents ture parents who had got- for playing roles with rage and sees him as a threat that ten pregnant in high school. and goofiness and his por- must be stopped at all costs. However, she has her two trayal as Happy Gilmore is With his rage and outlandish best friends and quirky guid- no different. gestures, Gilmore quickly ance counselor by her side With a passion for hockey becomes a crowd favorite ready to defend whatever ru- and a great slap shot, Gil- and even charms the tour's mor is against her. more tries put for a hockey PR head Virginia. As college students, we all team but is rejected because Christopher McDonald, remember having our share he Julie Bowen, Bob Barker of humiliating moments in isn't the most talented and even Ben Stiller with an high school and being stuck skater and has rage issues. uncredited role all co-star in in that awkward stage. This After learning that his grandthis hit comedy. show is a reminder of how mother, who had raised him, What's your favorite Netfeasily things can get out of did not pay her taxes and now lix film or TV series? owes $270,000 to the IRS in B Y JULIANA STUMPP If you like Gwen Stefani's " What You Waiting For?" ...try " Nobody Like M e" by Madison. From her days of being in N o Doubt to her solo career, Stefani has brought theatrics to her performances that reflect her individuality.The unknown artist Madison has Stefani's similar techno beats and unique personality. If you like Imagine Dragon's "It's Time"...try " Next in Line" by Walk the Moon. The indie band Imagine Dragon made it big with this song that was featured in various movie trailers and commercials.Their sound is upbeat and has a positive anthem. Walk the M oon shares the same beat that would be described as happy pop electro. If you like LadyAntebellum's"! Run to You" ...try "Boyfriend" by RaeLynn. The lead singer Hillary Scott has a soft voice that she brings to many of the popular country group. Up and coming RaeLynn got her start on N BC's "The Voice" released her first single that is both relatable and include enjoyable lyrics. If you like Eminem's "Just Lose It"... try " And W e Danced" by Macklemore. W e all enjoy Eminem's fun song that is different than his usual heartbreaking and depressing lyrics. Macklemore, who recently became popular, is known for his fun lyrics but also has a serious side related to his childhood. " And W e Danced" shares the silly chorus that "Just Lose It" is comprised of. mmmmmmmmmmm A triptych fusion of art, literature and music B Y K ATUN SWEENEY FEATURES EDITOR Chris Wesley, an Altadena, native, has combined his passions for music, photography and art to create his first novel "Regret in Triptych." 7 . "Regret in Triptych" highlights the story of Andros Koresh, a man searching for information about the recent death of his wife. However, the only person who, m ay hold the clues he is looking f or is his ex-girlfriend. Instead of a storyline based around the traditional love triangle, "Regret in Triptych" focuses on a love square where the spouses of the two main characters are also involved in the story. Much of the inspiration behind the novel comes from Wesley's past experiences and the fact that his ex-girlfriend is now his best friend in real life. "The way [that the main character Andros] responds to stuff is very much [like] me. He thinks the way I do, although he does things I wouldn't do. The other characters are composites of certain people I know," Wesley said. Art history classes that Wesley took are what ultimately inspired the title of the novel. "The book is three chapters, hence the word 'triptych.' It's kind of playing off of the historic meaning of triptych, which is usually in churches, where a painting is done in three panels. In this story, I took that concept of three panels and three chapters. It begins the story outside in open air, open space, the second chapter comes inside the house, the third chapter goes inside the people," Wesley said. Art is heavily involved throughout "Regret in Triptych," and is even seen in One of Chris Wesley's photographs to accompany his book. Photo provided by Wesley. the promotional material. Instead of making business ing is all in character, so it to do a gallery-type of show having to write an actual rocards or fliers to promote the spans from rock to hip hop with art that fits in the story. mance novel," Wesley said. book, Wesley has designed to the different forms of Also, I wanted to give people To find out more about The Pilgrimage Vignettes, electrónica. There will be a who have the cards some- Chris Wesley's photogracards that have a photograph few other genres, but those thing more so that they don't phy, music and book, visit he created on one side and are the main ones. With the already know what's going chriswesley.com or arispieces of the story that are promotion cards, I wanted to to happen in the book. The ticagenda.com. "Regret in not included in the book on create something that isn't Pilgrimage Vignettes gives Triptych" is available at Amthe other. He has also creat- throw-away. I like photogra- me an opportunity to explore azon.com and barnesandnoed original music that flows phy and so for these pieces, the love affair of Andros and ble.com as a Kindle eBook with the book's storyline. it was important that I use •his wife Nicole, [which is or a NOOK Book. "The music I am creat- my art. 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Read all about alcohol moderation in this issues Heart B eat M AIT BKS • 4 - W ith finals right around the corner, your stress levels may be dangerously high. Read about some stress relieving animals that will be making their way on campus through the Pause for paws program. And RecycleMania 2013 brings recycling pride back to CSUSM B Y K ATLIN SWEENEY FEATURES EDITOR After a devastating loss in last year's RecycleMania, this year's competition brought good news back to CSUSM. The eight-week competition, which lasted this year from Feb. 3 to March 30, sought to motivate colleges and universities to increase their recycling, prevent more toxins from being created in landfills and to teach students to separate their trash into different bins when they throw things away. RecycleMania awards schools in three primary categories: "Grand Champion," '"Per Capita Classic" and "Waste Minimalization " 523 campuses across the United States and Canada participated in the 2013 RecycleMania competition, hoping to win the coveted "Grand Champion" title or to place in various other categories. "Grand Champion repre- sents the true measure of your recycling on your campus. It is waste divided into two categories: trash and recyclables. We are in other competitions that are important, but Grand Champion is the prime, overall champion, and that's the one we aim to win every year," CSUSM Recycling Program Coordinator Carl Hanson said. While CSUSM failed to place higher than third in the competition for Grand Champion, this year, the university took home first place in the Targeted Materials Category for Paper category. However, CSUSM's biggest win was in the major category Per Capita Classic, defeating the other campuses with an impressive 53.11 lbs., or total pounds of recyclables collected per person. This is calculated by combining the full weight of recycling done and not done on campus and dividing it by the amount of students and faculty members that con- 35.513 lbs Top paper-recycling universities Competed from competition d&tesfrom Feb. 3 - March0O 3J 29.919 l is CSUSM WestfiëW State tribute regularly to the waste stream (the Full Time Equivalent number). CSUSM's final score was a recycling rate of 82.6 percent, which is also a new campus record. CSUSM has become an avid RecycleMania competitor, 2011 marking the university's seventh consecutive win of the Grand Champion title. To the dismay of stu- Recycled paper pounds, per university 24É4Ì4bs ' '/ ; J^JT 22.886 lbs ^¿rìl ^^ 21.97 lbs " TOyola \ ! Marymount^ Ouke dents and faculty alike, 2012 was the first year to break the winning streak, CSUSM placing fourth in the category it previously had dominated. This became part of the motivation behind trying to revive the recycling spirit and recovering the title in this year's competition. "Winning involves the whole university, from fac- New Mexico State ulty, to administration, to students and staff, everybody, even contractors who come on campus and work here. We've had great support from all of the campus' presidents as well, especially President Haynes, who has been with us for RecycleMania since 2005 " Hanson said. R ECYCLE CONTINUED ON 2 CSUSM bucks trend with fewer impacted majors than other campuses 5 - Like wine and want to support a good cause? Read about the "Walk in the Vines" event on April 28 in Temecula to help raise awareness for autism. OPINION CSUSM named sixth-best university for first-generation students B Y MELISSA MARTINEZ NEWS EDITOR 6 - Trying to get that perfect tan just in time for summer? Read one staff writer's opinion on the hidden dangers to the sun as well as tanning beds and her personal cancer scare. 7 - T he non-profit organization, Charity Wings, will open £ brand new art center close t o CSUSM. Read about the opening and how you can get involved with this organization. And 8 - A re you a fan of NBC's " The Office?" Read one staff writer's thoughts on all nine seasons as the hit T V comedy comes to a close. O UR N EXT ISSUE May 8 sion for students in the San Marcos Unified School District if they meet designated In April, CSU San Marcos course and GPA requirewas named the sixth best col- ments. lege forfirst-generationcolSince 2006, the program lege students in the country has expanded and partnered by Thebestcolleges .org. with multiple local districts Through programs that providing information and focus on outreach towards assistance to prospective first-generation college stu- first-generation students. dents, more colleges are find- CSU San Marcos also proing ways to retain students as vides the College Assistance they complete their course Migrant Program (CAMP) work and earn their degree. for first-year students from Along with Cornell, Trin- migrant and seasonal farm ity, Yale, Texas Tech and worker backgrounds, the Colorado State University, Educational Opportunity CSU San Marcos provides Program (EOP) for lowmultiple programs in aid- income students and parents ing first-generation college who qualify, and TRiO Stustudents on the path to col- dent Support Services (SSS) lege and provides multiple for students also from firstresources to ensure student generation, low-income and success through their aca- disability backgrounds, all demic career. available to provide support Among the many programs services to ensure that stuoffered, CSU San Marcos dents are both able to attend provides guaranteed admis- GENERATION CONTINUED ON 2 ating kinesiology major, reflects on when the major wasn't impacted a few short years ago. "I came into college the semester before my program became impacted. I learned that I would've been let in with the academic qualifications I had if it had been impacted, but it was definitely an easier matter for me compared to others to enter the program," Bosch said. dations to get classes at Palomar which is what I had to do this semester. Although As students enroll and apeveryone I have talked to ply to CSUSM, many probor have seen trying to get ably aren't aware of the efinto Palomar to get needed fect impacted majors has classes have a hard time as on registering for classes or well since both Palomar and graduating on time. CSU CSUSM students are trying San Marcos is listed with a to get into the same classes," total of five impacted maGuse said. jors that include business The difference that stuadministration, communicadents notice between impacttion, kinesiology, nursing ed majors and regular majors and mass media. is pre-requisite classes Recently, calstate. they need to take. edu released a " O n e of the reasons I changed Lily Nguyen, a for2013-2014 Undermer business major my major is because the eight graduate Impacted but now a criminoladditional lower division Program's Matrix, ogy major, explains which outlines the c ourses I w ould have t o take for why impacted majors majors that have business. I'm not stressing about are a stressor. the most applicants "One of the reasons 'what if I don't get classes,1 throughout all 23 I changed my major campuses. is because the eight -Lily Nguyen additional lower diviCompared to Criminology major sion courses I would other campuses, s = s have to take for busiSan Marcos is one === ness. I 'm not stressof the few schools With the current impact ing about 'what if I don't get with the least amount of impacted majors. Several other status for so many majors, classes,' " Nguyen said. Impacted majors can vary universities have all their students have pressure to majors impacted such as pass the class on the first at-, year to year, so it is imporCSU Fullerton, Long Beach, tempt. Classes such as anat- tant to know your standing San Diego, San Jose and San omy and physiology can't academically. Visiting your Luis Obispo. be retaken if you fail. This is academic advisor to discuss A major that is impacted done to ensure that the major graduation dates and staying across the whole spectrum can accommodate space for updated with pre-requisite is nursing— impacting 16 other students wanting to de- classes is vital when it comes to graduation dates. of the CSU campuses. While clare the major. business has always been a Sophomore Amanda Guse To find out where you can competitive major, only 10 is another kinesiology major locate your major departof the universities give the who has tried other outlets to ment's academic advising, major an impacted status. get classes she needs. please visit csusm.edu/acaBryan ten Bosch, a gradu"I have gotten recommen- demicadvising/. B Y JULIANA STUMPP A & E EDITOR �I U P C O M I N G CAMPUS ' . . E V E O T S ; :\ SPS Rocket Race Thursday, April 25 N oon-2 p.m., Library Plaza Every year the CSUSM Society of Physics Students hold a rocket race where students from both here and Palomar compete to see who can build the best rocket car. "Dreams in the Sand" Friday, April 26 8 - 1 0 p.m., Arts 101 A story of immigration, deportation, death and dreams by Joseph Powers with poetry by Juan Felipe Herrera, directed by Marcos Martinez. Admission: students $10, general $15. Student Success Fee Forum Monday, April 29 11 a.m. - noon, Academic Hall 305 Changes have been made to the proposed student success fee, and CSUSM wants your feedback once again. Bike to Campus Tuesday, April 30 7 - 1 0 a.m„ Campus Way & Chavez Cirle Bike to campus is part of the Wellness Month of activities. With a "pit stop" for bicyclists riding to campus in the morning, earnfitbucks for registering your bike and for riding your bike to campus. GENERATION FROM I college and succeed by earning their degree. "Without the support and guidance from EOP and other services, I don't think my transition from high school to college would have been as smooth," third year student Jennine Marquez said. "Being able to receive assistance from these programs C SU faculty and staff may receive pay raises amount of trash that the trash disposal service EDCO has to pick up from CSUSM, thus preventing a larger bill to pay. RecycleMania has become synonymous with CSUSM pride, and after a successful win at this year's competition, there is already excitement beginning to form over next year. "I just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone in the campus community who helped us win by simply doing their recycling and making the effort every single day to do the right thing," R ECYCLE FROM I Hanson said. "That's why we win. It isn't just the staff or some grand plan we have. We just do it. When you're in San Marcos, you recycle." Despite all of the success, the Sustainability Department is still looking for ways to improve the convenience and user friendliness of recycling on campus. If any students have suggestions as to how make the process easier or more exciting to be a part of, please contact Carl Hanson at chanson@csusm.edu. While CSUSM enjoys the prestige that comes with being champions, Hanson also $ 38 million to be used for 1.2 percent raise asserted that RecycleMania and conserving materials in 2012, the Board of Directors general is important because B Y M ELISSA M ARTINEZ NEWS EDITOR of the California Faculty as- it helps to save the campus sociated voted unanimously up to two-thirds of their In March, the CSU Board to vote on whether they regular trash bill costs. Large of Trustees met to discuss wanted to move forward with institutions like CSUSM are proposed plans on how the a strike and in April 2012, already required by "the law $125.1 million extra in state discussion of new contracts Assembly Bill 75 to recyfunding for the CSU would began. Strike votes were cle or divert 50 percent of be distributed. After much held on all 23 CSU campuses their trash and waste from anticipation, the Commit- from April 16 - 27 of 2012. going into landfills. But retee on Finance proposed a However, according to cycling the materials in the Thank you for recycling plan for Gov. Jerry Brown's CSU Spokesman Mike Uh- cardboard and paper-specific and keep up the good work! budget proposal which may lenkamp, staff and faculty of bins on campus reduces the provide faculty and staff the CSU have not received a a pay raise, after multiple raise since 2007 and 2008. strike votirig and six years of Gov. Brown's proposed anticipation. budget plan would allocate The Committee of Finance funds to be specifically disbudgeted $38 million of the tributed to CSU employee allocated $125.1 million to- compensation. According to the Daily wards faculty and staff compensation, providing a 1.2 49er of CSULB, "In addipercent raise for all CSU fac- tion to salary raises, CSU officials said they would spend ulty and employees. The remainder of the Prop. the remaining amount of 30 tax increase of $ 125.1 mil- Brown's proposed budget inlion would be divided within crease on enrollment growth, cost increases of the CSU— student access and success " Move in anytime near the end of the Semester. $48.2 million for employee initiatives, mandatory costs If you are back in class in the Fall and find yourself saying health care benefits and $7.2 and redesigning 'bottleneck' "Hey, where is my stuff?" It's time to move out!* million allocated for student courses, according to the agenda." success in increasing graduaWith the increase from tion rates as well as reducing the achievement gap, accord- Brown's budget proposal, allocated $21.7 million would ing to The Sacramento Bee. In the fan of 2011, the CSU also potentially allow 5,700 faculty held massive one-day students enroll in the CSU, strikes at CSU East Bay and according to Daily 49er. Domínguez Hills in regard to What are your thoughts? labor disagreements that shut down the entire campuses for let us know at csusmxouboth CSUs. In the spring of garchronicle@gmail.com. Flexible move in and move out* has provided me with motivation to succeed in college and obtain my degree." Along with academic programs, CSU San Marcos also offers a faculty mentoring program, in which students are partnered one-to-one with a faculty member for advice and encouragement for academic support. To read more about first- generation programs offered at the top > six best colleges for first-generation students, please visit thebestcolleges. o rg/the-best-colleges-forfirst-generation-coilege-students/. To find out more about academic support for those who qualify, please visit csusm.edu. Call Us ToB Free: 917-7990 235 East Cannel St. • San Marcos, CA 92078 Call for details 7J60Í 7_4r4T4510 I m ,| | I | i i m w s i BltllllBli 1 I I I Provide care, supervision, training to Individuals With autism, developmental disabilities and special needs. Salary: $9 - $12.0O/hr based on Education & Exp* i *. J o b R equlremeiifs; J HS/GED, a c c e p f a b l e driving hisfory f reltabl:efrartsportafioni Cwsiit w i | | ? e h e i d a t t f i e H í l l e l l f i o u s c í ; lilP'^rhi^Jriv^pan ^nco^^A �Sports Editor: Alex Franco cougarchron.sports@gmail.com What team are you rooting for this MLB season? Decathlon dominates, school record shattered One on one with CSUSM junior decathlon runner, Maurice Strickland BY ALEX FRANCO S PORTS E DITOR Dodgers 33 Angels Padres • 24 22 Giants 5 Yankees 3 Other 13 O ut of 100 students polled. Information compiled by Alex Franco A record that has withstood seven years of trial and error is no more. CSUSM Junior Maurice Strickland from San Diego, has become the school's "greatest athlete," a title that has traditionally been given to decathlon winners since King Gustav V bestowed the honor upon Jim Thorpe, the world's first Olympic Decathlon Champion in 1912. Strickland broke Aaron Parker's former school record by a staggering 550 points, with a total of 6,557 points in decathelon's 10 disciplines last Thursday afternoon at the always competitive Mt. Sac Relays. Strickland reflects on his performance and what the accomplishment means to him and his legacy. Question: Was breaking the record a goal of yours coming into the season? Answer: My. main focus coming into the season was to better myself and to keep improving in each event. In the decathlon, I have some weaker events and I just wanted to train hard in those. The record was in the back of my mind and I knew if I trained hard I could beat it. Q: What does it mean to you to have a record like this, in such a tough event like the decathlon? A: It really means a lot. It is a symbol of all my hard work and long weeks of practice. It will be nice to know that even when I am no longer a student here, I have left my mark. Q: What was it that drew you to run the decathlon instead of a single event? A: I have always felt that one event was not enough. I started in high school in the pole vault and hurdles, then as my career progressed, I became infatuated with the idea of being able to do all types of events. I always liked the idea of being a well-rounded person and I guess that same idea applied to track. After two long days and feeling like I can't stand anymore it feels amazing to think about what I just accomplished. Q: After breaking such an impressive record, where do you look to go from here? How will you keep yourself hungry/motivated for more? A: Staying motivated is easy for me; there is always room for improvement and I am never satisfied. I constantly set new goals for myself and one of my new goals is to be the national champion in the dècathlon. That would be the cherry on top of an already amazing season. Although there may be no king or queèn in San Marcos to declare him the "world's greatest athlete,", there is an entire campus of almost 10,000 to revere in the astounding feat Strickland pulled off. Records were meant to be broken, but Maurice Strickland showed that some were meant to be destroyed. T HE H E A R T B EAT: Seniors Moderation is essential for alcohol consumption B Y CURTIS BOVEE SENIOR STAFF W RITER According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are approximately 80,000 deaths attributable to excessive alcohol use in the U.S. each year. In the U.S., a standard drink consists of 0.6 ounces of pure alcohol. This amount is typically found in 12 ounces of beer, 8 ounces of malt liquor, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of distilled spirits or liquor. Moderation is considered one drink per day for women, and no more than two drinks per day for men. Unfortunately, statistics reveal that most people fail I to stay within these limits. A binge occurs when men consume greater than five drinks in two hours and when women consume more than four drinks in the same period. The CDC reports that one in six adults binge drink about four times a month, consuming about eight drinks per binge. Furthermore, 92 percent of adults in the U.S. who admit to drinking report binge drinking at least once in the last month. Binge drinking can result in hefty repercussions for everyone. According to the CDC, in 2006: - Binge drinkers were 14 times more likely to report alcohol-impaired driving than non-binge drinkers. Afhlptp .Minieie - Binge drinking cost the U.S. $223.5 billion, or $1.90 a drink, from losses in productivity, healthcare, crime and other expenses. - Binge drinking costs federal, state and local governments 62 cents per drink. - There were more than 1.2 million emergency room visits and 2.7 million physician visits due to excessive alcohol consumption. Health-related repercussions from excessive alcohol consumption are endless. More immediate consequences include unintentional injuries; which involve traffic injuries, falls, drownings, burns and unintentional firearm injuries; and violence towards oneself and others. olii ____ O f v r » * s w m s n -v^-r « Belzer||jp [0 batted .322, hit two home runs, drove in eight • a n d scored sevenruns, to earn the Chronicles athlete of the week. • honored as CSUSM splits series against The Master's College BY ALEX FRANCO S PORTS E DITOR It was Senior Day at GSUSM on Saturday, April 20, where the No. 11 ranked Cougar Baseball team honored their nine graduating seniors. The team's seniors include: Kody Sepulveda, Marcus Meraz, Steve Messner, James Dykstra, Mike Guadagnini, Kyle Secciani, Frank Charlton, Mike Scarmella and Kenny Belzer. It was a tale of two teams as CSUSM fell to Masters College 11-4 in game one, and turned the tables and routed Master's 10-2 in the second game. Senior ace James Dykstra took the mound in game one and pitched well into the seventh inning before running into a jam in the top of the eighth and allowing two runs to give Master's College the lead and ultimately the win. A comeback effort would fall short for the Cougars in the ninth inning when Bran- don Bentson belted a huge 2-run home run, his second of the year, but it wasn't enough to overcome the bevy of runs Master's produced, falling 11-4. Game two of Saturday's double-header featured an onslaught of Cougar runs and hits as the offense put up 10 runs on 15 hits. On a day to honor the seniors, it was a ' couple of underclassmen that really stepped up and helped the team to victory. Junior pitcher Hunter Brown started game two and held the Master's College bats silent for the better part of his 5.1 innings pitching, only allowing two runs while striking out five hitters. On the other side of the game, freshman Brandon Bentson was the catalyst for the Cougar offense, continuing his monstrous hitting from game one into game two as he scored the game'sfirstrun on a two run double down the right field line finishing the game 2-4 with two runs. Tyler Bernard and Kyle Secciani contributed with their own two run hits in what was a big fourth inning, where they put up five runs to carry the team to an impressive 10-2 win over the No. 9 Master's putting an end to a three game losing streak and improving to 30-9 this season. "Facing a very good team, it's not always going to go the way you plan," coach Pugh said. "I was happy that we were able to get a win out of today despite the days struggles." The performance against Master's puts the team at the 30 win plateau for the first time in the programs history and puts them in great position heading into the season's final games next week and eventually the playoffs afterwards according to Pugh. 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Photos by Alex Franco. �Features Editor: Kadin Sweeney cougarchron.features@gmail.com Art & veterans on campus Good to the bone: The benefits of'Pause for Paws' B Y K A T L I N S WEENEY FEATURES EDITOR Earlier this month, students had the opportunity to give back to the men and women who have served our country. In the course Art and Social Change, students learn how to become leaders and change their society with art. Students Courteney Henley, Megan Koelln, Shayna Benavidez, Jorge Hernandez, Aimee De Leon, Kelsey Pinedo and Salisha Canare taking what they have learned in this class to help the veterans on campus. The Art and Social Change has already collected 100 books and $100 in donations for CSUSM's Veteran's Center, but they hope to surpass this amount with donations from students, staff and faculty on campus. According to group member Courteney Henley, the idea to help the veterans on campus came from fellow group member Aimee De Leon, who knows people in the Veteran's Center and after talking to them, recognized the need for textbooks and reading books. "It is important that veterans receive textbooks and reading books because text- books are expensive and some [veterans] can't afford them, so we thought as a group, it would be nice of us and the whole school to donate used textbooks that we're not using anymore and give it to them," Henley said. On April 9 and 11, the Art and Social Change group and veterans from the Veteran's Center held events to encourage students to donate books and art pieces. The veterans cooked hamburgers and gave out desserts to those students that stopped by and donated. For students that missed the opportunity to donate earlier this month, the Art and Social Change group has created more ways that students can contribute to their cause. There will be bins set up around campus where students can drop off their books and art pieces for donation or students can go to the Veteran's Center in the third floor of Craven Hall in room 3724 and deliver them personally. B Y J ULIANA S TUMPP A & E EDITOR At the end of every semester, "Pause for Paws" is an event that takes place in front of Kellogg Library, where certified therapy dogs are awaiting stressed students to send some love their way. The foundation that sponsors these college-based events, "Love on a Leash," started in the early 1980's by dog obedience instructor Liz Palika. She introduced the thought of pet-provided therapy to schools? hospitals, nursing homes and more. Palika's intent for "Love on a Leash" was for these therapy pets to brighten someone's day. Bonnie Biggs, Board Vice President, has observed firsthand the effect these dogs have on people. "UC Davis did a study that indicates that kids who read to dogs can improve their reading skills by 12 percent. I've witnessed this potential in kids who are shy about reading but loosen up and enjoy reading to toy dog, Koshi, and even show her the pictures," Biggs said. These dogs are privately owned and go through extensive training, but knowing a dog's temperament is vital in the sense that they need to be able to give affection to a hospice patient or allow a group of kids to pet her. "Given their ability to bring comfort and joy, colleges began bringing dogs to campus during finals. Emerging research indicates that the very act of petting a dog reduces blood pressure, slow heart rates and changes brain chemistry," Biggs explained. "Students miss their own pets and some just drop to their knees to hug the dogs." Most recently, some dogs were brought to Boston in light of the Boston Marathon bombings that took place a few weeks ago to help the survivors and mourning families. "Pause for Paws" will take place on May 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside of Kellogg Library. Gaypril continued:The month drawing to an end B Y KEANDRE W ILLIAMS-CHAMBERS C OPY EDITOR The month of Gaypril has been jam-packed with many amazing events that have blown away the students, staff and faculty on campus. If students have any While Gaypril may be alquestions about donating most over, there are still a or the project in general, few more opportunities to email csusmbooks4vets @ take part In the festivities. yahoo.com. The Pride Center is continuing to show movies every day and is, and always has been, open and welcoming to students that are curious about what the center does. Frequent discussions are continuing, some during U-hour and some during occasional evenings, which tackle heavy and often controversial topics that are open to the contributions and interpretations of students from all walks of life, so long as an open mind is kept. One particular event to look forward to is the Cam- pus Pride Walk that will be taking place during U-Hour on April 30, with sign-making preparation on April 29. Be prepared to come out in full force with your pride to be who you are and shine with the confidence that makes you who you are. If students have any further questions about future events directed by the Pride Center, they should contact the Pride Center staff in Commons 2 01. A J!i* Jessie's Recipe Corner W Check out a new Recipe Corner and other great articles on our website susmchronicle.coml CSUSM SUMMER SEMESTER 2013 June 1 - August 10 Open to Palomar students, students from other colleges and universities, high school seniors, and community members. •Take classes at the San Marcos campus, Temecula campus, or online Choose from morning, afternoon, weekend and online courses Catch up on courses you dropped or missed up progress toward your degree Priority registration begins March 25 Open enrollment begins April 6 California S tate University SAN MARCOS www.csusm.edu/el/creditcourses/summer • (760)750-4020 �Features Editor: Katlin Sweeney cougarchron.features@gmail.com Take a walk through a vineyard to raise awareness The eats of the Hungry Bear will go back to that child's FEATURES EDITOR needs. Typically 100 percent of the money raised at People who enjoy good these events goes back to the food, wine and walking for a foundation hosting it. But for good cause should mark their this walk, it's up to the group calendars for the April 28. to fundraise," Our NichoThe Our Nicholas Founda- las Foundation co-founder, tion (ONF), a local non-prof- Kathy Anselmo said. it organization in Temecula Despite the fact that the that seeks to raise awareness walk is hosted by a winery, for autism and raise funds all ages are allowed to parfor families and schools that ticipate in Walk in the Vines. need it, will be hosting their For those who are below the first "Walk in the Vines" legal drinking age, there will event on April 28. be vendors selling popcorn, Walk in the Vines is a two- muffins, cookies, gluten-free mile walk through Temecula options and various other Wine Country, where par- foods after they complete the ticipants begin at Leoness walk. Children can also look Cellars Winery and get to forward to inflatable jumpexperience the beauty of the ers and face painters. People vineyards up close. The walk looking for more information is not intended to be compet- about autism will be able to itive but just a way to have visit various booths that will fun while raising awareness be set up at the end of the for autism. Those who do walk as well. not feel they can complete Mark and Kathy Anselmo, the full two miles have the whose son Nicholas was option of only walking one diagnosed on the autism mile and then stopping to spectrum at the age of two, check out the winery while started the Our Nicholas everyone else finishes. Par- Foundation to help other ticipants also have the op- families in the area that had tion of walking in a group children with autism. Mark to make the experience even and Kathy have successfully helped hundreds of families more fun. "If people form a team to across the Southern Califorwalk with, 75 percent of the nia area and have garnered money raised by the team the support of their commuB Y K A T U N S WEENEY ÄS®M .W nity by their efforts to raise awareness. They hope that the Walk in the Vines will be another route to helping autistic children receive the school supplies, help and understanding that they need. "Nicholas has been our inspiration and motivation behind starting our foundation because when he was first diagnosed, there was little to no information and direction [for families like us]. So we thought that the least we could do was try to help people find direction, and maybe support and kind of create a family atmosphere," Kathy Anselmo said. "But we don't have all the answers. We're not political, and only go by our own experiences. We just want to help things move forward rather than hinder the progress. We find the positive and go with that. I 'm grateful for all of the people who, try to learn about and work with our kids." Anselmo predicted that those participating in the Walk in the Vines should be done with their walk by noon, which gives them time to check out the Big Reds, a free wine tasting event that Leoness Cellars Winery is hosting shortly after the walk concludes. Mark, Kathy and A Restaurant with great sandwiches their son Anthony, who also helps to raise awareness for B Y R Y A N D O W N S autism, are very optimistic SENIOR STAFF WRITER about Walk in the Vines and hope that the turnout will be Tucked away in a comer of tremendous. Escondido, the Hungry Bear "We have been enormously Restaurant is a personalityblessed because of the peo- rich and unique sub-shop ple and opportunities that whose notoriety has apparhelp us to grow and help ently managed to reach San us to do what we originally Marcos. Hungry Bear is usually planned when we first started the organization. People crowded, which is a fair exare becoming more aware ample of its popularity. As and won't judge as quickly. a result, it's not uncommon They're giving a few more for the restaurant to become minutes to try to understand packed, and the line can go what these kids are trying to out the door during lunchcommunicate. That has been time. However, Hungry Bear our ultimate goal anyways," makes good use of its space, and has plenty of seats and Anselmo said. The Walk in the Vines tables. As a result, strangers will take place at 9 a.m. on will often sit down with one Sunday, April 28 at Leoness another, contributing to an Winery, located at 38311 overall friendly atmosphere. The Hungry Bear offers De Portola Rd. in Temecula, CA. Those walking should a wide array of various difshow up at 8 a.m. in order ferent sub sandwiches with to register or check in. In- various meats including terested participants can reg- steak, chicken and teriyaki. ister before or on the day of A regular size sub will generthe walk. Those who register ally cost about $7.99, where for $12 online will receive a more specialized sub of a a free race t-shirt. For, more similar size will usually cost information or to register a dollar more. Larger subs for Walk in the Vines, visit can cost as much as $13. Hungry Bear is signifiwalkinthevinesforautism.org or ournicholasfoundation. cantly pricier than Subway and is a bit slower but it also org. offers a more complete and filling sandwich. The staff, at least upon my visit, was very friendly and had an overall positive attitude that no doubt contributed to the calm and patient tone of the customers in line. The space can become rather cramped, especially while waiting for one's order. But the staff makes sure that the customers, who can snack on chips and a drink for just $2 more, are not kept for too long. 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Education+ Apple Valley | Rancho Cücamonga | Redlands | Santa Ana | Temecula Extraordinary W Conceptions �Opinion Editor: Jessie Gambrell cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, APRIL 24,2013 OPINION Student debt vs degree The film industry and the 'American Dream' BY WHITNEY MAHON CONTRIBUTOR As many college students are beginning to prepare for finals coming up within the next month, the wait begins to find out their financial aid eligibility for the upcoming academic year. While some are preparing for summer vacation in some exotic city, others are excited to be able to put in more hours at their jobs to save up for the following semester. During my undergraduate studies from 2007-2011, California State University consecutively increased their tuition 10% each academic year. When will increases in tuition and fees stop? Recently, President Haynes posted on the California State University San Marcos website homepage the proposal of a "Success Fee" maxing out at $275 per semester by the 2016-2017 academic year. That just adds to the money coming out of student's pockets. I plan to stay in school for the rest of my life to postpone paying back my loans because everyone knows that trying to get a career within the six months grace period they give us is highly unlikely in this economy. I need a loan just to start paying back my loans. According to FinAid, in quarter one of the 2012-13 school year, over 9 million f ree FAFSA applications were submitted, with California having the highest submission rate. With such a high participation rate, you would think that this would be an easy and delightful process. Financial aid has been anything b ut... The most efficient thing about financial aid is when they gave you the ability to automatically link your application to the government page which transported your tax information over for you. That saved you a whole 30 minutes; the time I wish they would take to realize that my parent's information had absolutely no correlation to my life expenses. The second year I was in college was the same year my parents stopped supporting me after declaring all me independent according to government regulations. However, none of that really mattered since I was under the age of 25 and was still considered "dependent", forcing me to put their tax information on my financial aid application which altered my eligibility of receiving the necessary funding. And then when I did get accepted for a grant or loan, the wait to receive your check feels longer than eternity. I am thankful to receive any type of aid, but it doesn't help that my check gets sent to my house 3 weeks into the semester at the point where I have already missed 2 homework assignments and failed one quiz because I couldn't afford to buy the $97 required textbook for the course. According to The College Board, two-thirds of fulltime undergraduate students receive some sort of financial aid, whether it is loans, grants, scholarships, and/or work-study. It is evident that over half of students depend on these sources of financial support and without it; they would be stuck living life with nothing more than a high school diploma. And don't get me wrong, students can go through an entire college career without receiving any financial aid but even working 40 hours a week at 17 dollars per hour, sure I could have afford my tuition, but would end up being evicted from my apartment and eating Top Ramen out of the bag. One last issue is that financial aid requires you to be enrolled full-time in order to receive all of your financial assistance, yet schools are becoming so overcrowded that it is almost impossible to get the classes you need. No classes, no money. No money, no classes. It looks like we got a case of a "Catch B Y JULIANA STUMPP A & E E DITOR The American Dream is a concept that originated in the 1950's that often reflected what was shown in a Norman Rockwell painting, the one with the white picket fence and family dog. It's not just a concept, but a lifestyle that many Americans and immigrants thrived for. While starting off as something small and simple to living in a nice house with a family and steady j ob, (think "Mad Men" but without the drama), over the years, this idealization has been corrupted with greed. In the pursuit of inner happiness, people often turn to crime in order to get to live the American Dream. What people don't realize is that the American Dream isn't about the materialistic ob- jects but the path it takes to different sins in all three "The Bling Ring" tells the get there and the hard work characters. Lugo embodied story of Los Angeles teenwrath by killing a man in agers breaking into celebrequired. The film "Pain and Gain," the heat of the moment and rity homes and stealing their coming out April 26, tells the envy of others to travel merchandise in order to fulthe true story of three body- and enjoy luxuries. To fulfill fill their own personal Amerbuilders Daniel Lugo (played his "coke" addiction and his ican Dream. Often times, the film inby Mark Wahlberg), Paul faith in Jesus, Doyle epitoDoyle (Dwayne Johnson) mizes gluttony and lust since dustry illustrates how society and Adrian Doorbal (An- he consumes himself with has changed and trivializes thony Mackie) as they search the two conflicting matters. the audience to reflect upon for their ultimate American Lastly, Doorbal characteriz- themselves, even though Dream. Lugo, as their fear- es the sin of pride because he they don't most of the time. less and hotheaded leader, uses his body to compensate The American Dream is one dream, one that is particular comes up with a plan to kid- for a erectile dysfunction. nap his millionaire client, - All three can easily be cat- in the sense that there are no Victor Kershaw. With their egorized under greed and shortcuts. All of these films success of getting Kershaw sloth because even when tell the story of its characters to sign over his bank ac- they do succeed in the kid- wanting more and finding count to Lugo, the three live napping and robbery, they loopholes. Is that what the the high life until they get spoil themselves and are American Dream has come hungry for more again. The back at square one. Instead to? Not working hard for dysfunctional three strongly of working hard like deter- what we desire but to go after believe that their road to the mined Americans in quest of it without limits. The harsh American Dream involves "the Dream", they resort to reality is that the American crime as an easy way to get Dream hasn't changed, it has being wealthy. What I found to be the case what they want. just been forgotten. is that the movie represented A film coming out soon, Cougar Asks: W hat do you think of the student hunger issue on campus? p S H I Wt.- W Haley Perko, kinesiology major: "It's a bit off an f f ^ Haley Perko, kinesiology major:"It's a bit o an ! I P (Hp * * issue because of busy schedules, it's hard to find good food or pack a lunch. It would be better if there were more readily available options on If^lj i m campus, and if things were available earlier than later, for better prices." Jose Munoz, psychology major: " It just happens, we're working and don't have time to take care of that." B Y CASSIDY HAMILTON HAMILTON SENIOR STAFF W R I T E R C OUGAR C HRONICLE S TAFF which are both damaging to the skin and linked to the development of skin cancer. People who begin using tanning beds before age 35 also have a 75 percent increased chance of developing skin cancer. Is all of this worth faking a complexion you were not naturally bojii with or are naturally inclined to develop? Among my Cambodian and African-American friends back home, having a lighter complexion is praised, and they pride themselves on being "light-skinned" relative to other darker members of their same race. So why are so many of us so unwilling to accept what we were born with? If you're>fair-skinned white girl, it I s so desired to have a tan, and yet, on the opposite end of the spectrum, if you're of south Asian or African descent that typically characterized by a deeper complexion, being "lightC assidy H amilton CONTACTS csusm.cougarchronicle@gmail.com P HOTOGRAPHERS W e n d o l y n L eal cougarchron.layout@gmail.com A n n e H all K arla R eyes B obby R ivera Keandre Williams-Chambers S TAFF N E W S E DITOR Melissa Martinez D ISTRIBUTION M ANAGER A lfredo A guilar A lison S eagle Jessie Gambrell T ricia A lcid K i a W ashington S P O R T S E DITOR A lex Franco S A L E S R EP Rogers Jaffarian C u r t i s B ovee O PINION E DITOR Jessie Gambrell A CADEMIC A DVISOR Pam Kragen skinned" skinned" among the com- high school. munity is praised. It's a specThis, issue is about more trum of dissatisfaction with than just desiring a tan. It is only a fine, middle ground to about being happy with what be happy with oneself. you see in the mirror when Last December, my der- you wake up every mornmatologist found an early ing. To those of you who stage melanoma on the out- were born with skin that tans side of my left arm. I now easily, more power to you, have a two-inch long, pink many would love to have scar on my outer arm, which those genes. But it is too easdraws a bit of attention. My ily forgotten that beauty is health was not seriously at not a number or a level that risk because they caught it must be reached, but rather, early, but I will never forget a spectrum of variety that the reality check that inci- should be cherished for what dent provided me with. I had it is: varied. my years of trying to fit the After all this, the message tan, beach goddess type. I 'm trying to put out here, is I used to lay out and tan, that it not worth compromisduring my middle school and ing your health to be someearly high school years. But thing you were not meant to now, at 19 years old, I have be. If anything, get a spray learned to accept myself for tan, get some lotion, but for what I was born with. I 'm a the sake of your body's wellsecond-generation child of being and oVerall health, Irish immigrants, and I was avoid the tanning beds this simply not meant to have that summer. bronzed skin that I so longWhat are your thoughts? ingly wished for throughout share them on our website. N icole Ignell D ESIGN E DITOR Morgan Hall Faith O rcino Jennifer Keyes, business major: "There's a hunger issue on campus?" I A & E E DITOR Juliana Stumpp CARTOONISTS M I K y Kyle Azcuna, kinesiology major: "It's an imporl e Azcur tant tant issue to bring up because of the poor starv— ing college student stigma of living paycheck to paycheck, but I think the Kinesiology Club is doing a great job by handing out free food." Efrain Mata, business major: "f think since prices are rising at the Dome it's better to go across the street, plus it's not open late g p enough. I didn't know of any hun^ ger issues here on campus" E DITORS-IN-CHIEF Kristin Melody & Morgan Hall F EATURES E DITOR Kadin Sweeney SENIOR STAFF W RITER L ove y our s kin w ithout t he t anning b ooth Spring is here, and with the change of seasons comes the necessity to adjust our habits in order to protect our skin from the sun, especially while living in southern California. At this point in the year, it is widely accepted that most people would prefer a 2 2". tan; darker complexion than My plea is to provide more a fair one. This preference resources for financial aid in appearance would not be services. For students who much of a threat to society if are aware of these resources, it were not f6r the measures lend out a hand and share that that so many people, espeinformation with your fellow cially girls, take in order to struggling classmates. To- achieve this look, which is gether we can work toward a unnatural for many people to future of less debt and more begin with. opportunity. According to the CDC, Center of Disease Control, 'WMËMM. 29 percent of white high school girls have partaken in "Indoor Tanning," or tanning beds, which expose uscougarchron.opmion@gmail.com ers to UVA and UVB rays, C OPY E DITOR B Y ALISON SEAGLE B en C a r l s o n K yle C o d a y R yan D o w n s J ason G onzales cougarchron.news@gmail.com cougarchron.sports@gmail.com cougarchron,features@gmail.com cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com T he C ougar C hronicle is published twice a month o n Wednesdays during the academic year. 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For those of you that do not watch "The Walking Dead", stop reading this and go watch it now. For the rest of the sane population, "The Walking Dead" is a show about the zombie apocalypse that follows a group of southerners that face the normal challenges of the post- apocalyptic world and they get chased, around by braineating people. Wfiile on my trip, I visited the iconic geek locations such as Morgan's House, Downtown Atlanta, Rick's House, the Quarry and the CDC. What was different with these sets compared to others was the fact that these wereactually peoples homes, real work-filled buildings and real cities full of - people. The realism of the show presented itself with how many people really did occupy the streets, parks and buildings. I felt engulfed into the world of the walking dead. BY F AITH O R C I N O everry's group can expand what they can offer to aspiring crafters and artists. Some On April 29, the non-profit of the services they will proorganization, Charity Wings, vide are sewing, paper crafts, will open their brand new art ceramics, mixed media and center in San Marcos, close metalsmithing classes.' The to CSUSM. center is open to local groups Charity Wings started with using the venue for gatherfounder Elena Lai Etchever- ings and fundraising events. ry in 2006 and ever since, The warehouse is 6000 she and her group have fund- square feet and filled with raised over $300,000 and materials and space for peohelped 73 different causes. ple to work on their crafts With the new center, Etch- and artwork. A student disCARTOONIST it seemed as though the locations were untouched and Morgan had just gone through the emotional break down about his wife becoming an unfront of "Walking Dead" dead flesh- Ignell posing in location. Photo provided by Nicole Ignell eating walker. An aspect that may draw and that what is in front of viewers to the show is fact them is never satisfactory. that our world is much like Maybe this idea is crazy, or the zombie apocalypse. This maybe the television indusshow is all about beings that try has actually shown the only consume and consume, world its true colors. count will be available for center memberships and classes. Also, there will be chances for internships, apprenticeships and volunteering opportunities for those interested in working with the center. The day before the official opening, there will be a soft opening reception from 1 to 6 p.m. The event is free and will offer many options for all ages. Artist Amy Burkman will be conducting a live painting demo while live music is playing. Visitors can also check out the new crafting stations to make art to display on the wall of the center. For those 21 years-old and over, Wetten Importers will be providing Belgian craft beer. The center is located at 287 Industrial Street, San Marcos CA, behind the Summit church next to the Quad. For more information, visit charity wings .org 'Charmed' and 'Carrie' to give you a good scare with gifts and the fate of all given the time frame, brace you did. Based on the Stethat is good in their hands, yourself for a lot of clichés phen King novel by the same quite literally. With action and the feeling of "I could name, Carrie (Sissy Spacek) TV Show: Charmed, around each corner, the sis- do that better," as you might is your not-so-normal teenters must get a grip on their get that feeling time and time aged girl who has spent the Season 3, Episode 22, powers and blend their open again, with a bit of a déjà vu majority of her life shelAil Hell Breaks Loose life of sisters in the city of San here and there. Although you tered by her over-protective • H i H I H/ 15ic « WW Francisco in the late 90s/ear- may see these three witches mother, Margaret (Piper There is toil and trouble ly 2000s with their secret life wishing they were anything Laurie), and being harassed about the air, but double of battling the forces of evil. but, you might find yourself by the high school girls, doesn't quite describe it. Demons, warlocks, ghosts wishing you could be just namely Chris Hargensen (Nancy Allen). Things come Where the third time is usu- and angels make some sort like them. to a bloody head when a sick ally the charm, the Charmed of appearance throughout prank is pulled on Carrie at Ones and their mystical pow- each episode, and you never Movie: Carrie (1976) the prom, which begins her er of three would beg to dif- know what is coming next. 9IS massive telekinetic rampage fer. Prue (Shannon Doherty), But the show isn't without its Piper (Holly Marie Combs) light points. As the episodes In anticipation of the ex- in the city of Chamberlain, and Phoebe Halliwell (Alys- are an average of 44 minutes, pected October 2013 remake Maine. Certainly a lesson in sa Milano) are the Charmed not everything is action- Carrie, perhaps it is time to revenge, and caution in who Ones. The culmination of a packed. There is some humor revisit the 1976 classic that you cross, thisfilmis certainprophecy which depicts the thrown in here and there, as will make you glad you sur- ly a must-see among film adbirth of three sisters blessed well as a bit of romance. But vived high school as well as aptations for King's books. BY KEANDRE WILLIAMS-CHAMBERS COPY EDITOR check out our website c susmchronicle.com B Y JESSIE G AMBRELL O PINION E DITOR In a feisty mood lately? Need to let out that last-month-of-school angst? The listed songs are sure to express those feelings of revenge. Whether it was an ex-boyfriend or a friendship gone sour, these songs hold true to the feelings we have when good relationships go bad. " Want U B ack" B y C her Lloyd Cher Lloyd gives off a feisty air in this upbeat hip-hop revenge song. With fun lyrics to sing along with the dancing tune, you will want to set this song on repeat to party to again and again. " King of A nything" By S ara Bareilles This is a song that illustrates a true woman's independent character. She stands up for herself against her overbearing, over controlling ex. Her sassy lyrics are exactly how some women feel when it comes to their previous relationships. " Wide A wake" By K aty P erry Katy Perry sings her heart out in this heart-wrenching song that expresses the feelings of a woman who was caught under the spell of a man who was not good for her. Some say this song has to do with the singer's divorce with Russell Brand. " Set Fire t o t he R ain" By A dele Adele is the best when it comes to revenge/comeback songs.'Set Fire to the Rain' is one of those songs in her album *2I \ In this song, she sings for all women to be strong and stand up for their own free will, " jar of H earts" B y C hristina P erri The mystic tale in this song, especially portrayed in her music video, is a true testament for women to not be run over. Perri has a very artistic way of portraying her thoughts in song, and this one is definitely one to listen to. Entries sought for annual Student Media Festival B Y C OUGAR C HRONICLE S TAFF M EMBERS The eighth annual CSUSM Student Media Festival returns next month, and organizers are encouraging students to enter their films and videos before the deadline next week. Film professor Jonathan Berman, who is coordinating the festival with fellow VPA professors Minda Martin and Kristine Diekman, said that while most of the student entries come from arts and communications departments, the festival is open to all. "We're looking for entries from all across the campus," he said. "Students should really know how to read and write video as much as they know how to read and write with words." Berman said many former CSUSM student filmmakers have gone on to successful careers in the entertainment business. And one film featured at a past Student Media Festival on the Wounded Warriors Project at Camp Pendleton was later featured at a film festival in Washington, D.C. 114 We're open to all kinds of films," Berman said. "We've seen personal stuff, documentaries, immigration films and even some fun little chase movies. But we prefer films that are more personal ... that have the imprint of the maker in them." Each year, the festival jury receive about 40 to 50 student submissions, of which 10 to 15 are selected for screening at the festival, ojimmtiE (HOME OF YEAR-ROOND RUYRACKS) ,m follow us on Twitter & I^ftllI 7 T H E S HUJihLE Charity Wings: A new a rt center will open across campus Friend us on Facebook & A & E Editorjuliana Stumpp cougarchron.arts@gmail.com THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24,2013 a I m. Off-Campus Books now carries textbooks for C SUSM! 1450 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA 92069 (760) 598-2665 which will be held at 7 p.m. May 10 in Arts 111 {a reception with free food precedes the fest at 6 p.m.). About 120 people attend the free event each year. Students will introduce the films, which will be screened in two groups with a coffee and break in between. Afterwards there will be an awards reception, with prizes in categories that may include best narrative, documentary, social justice and personal memoir, among others. The audience can also vote for their favorite film. Past prizes have included cash awards, software, hardware and gift certificates. This year's jury includes Berman, Martin, Diekman and Rebecca Lush of VPA, students, alumni, and Jacob Angelo, the former director of the San Marcos Student Film Festival. The festival is open to films and videos that were made by students at CSUSM over the past two academic years (2011-12, and 2012-13). The films should be 15 minutes or less and in a digital format. To enter, students must upload their videos before 9 p.m., May 2 at www.csusm. edu/vpa/mediafest . But because it may take up to two days to get the department's reply email to authorize the upload, Berman encourages students to register their entry on the site several days ahead of the deadline. The festival is sponsored by the CHABBS Dean's Office, VPA, IRA, Communication Department, IITS, San Marcos Arts Council and more. �A & E Editor: Juliana Stumpp cougarchron.arts@gmail.com Employees of Dunder Mifflin-Sabre turn off their mics i B Y M E U S S A M ARTINEZ NEWS EDITOR In 2005, television viewers in the U.S. were introduced to "The Office," a 'mockumentary' series based on the U.K. version of the same title. Fans of the series, which centralizes on the everyday lives of office employees at Dunder Mifflin-Sabre Paper Company, Inc., have ridden an impeccable, emotional roller-coaster as they witnessed characters transition through alluring situations in the office and in their personal lives. The beloved Steve Carell, who played the "World's Best Boss" Michael Scott, left the series in season seven, viewers were forced to witness the catastrophes that have followed Scott's departure. With guest appearances of Will Ferrell , Ray Romano, Kathy Bates, Catherine Tate and recently the beloved Roseanne Barr, viewers aren't quite sure where Dunder Mifflin-Sabre's future is headed. Though season 8 was particularly rough for the show, with the frustration added to employees when James Spader's character as Robert California, new regional manager was introduced, season 9 picked up with comical scenes the audience is accustomed to. After Andy Bernard's character (Ed Helms) is reunited with the regional manager's position, the every day humor of working in the office is returned, much to the joy of viewers. The past nine seasons have been memorable. Viewers have witnessed Michael Scott through heartache and heartbreak with various women, deal with racism in the office (though he was the cause of it most of the time) and transition from "friend" and menace to brilliant salesman, reminding the audience and employees the reason he was placed as regional manager for the Scranton branch. After leaving Dunder Mifflin temporarily and forming his own company (The Michael Scott Paper Company) in season five, Scott returned with gusto, ready to pulverize any and all of Dunder Mifflin's competitors. Viewers have experienced possibly the most romantic, heartfelt development of a relationship through Pam Beesly (Jenna Fischer) and Jim Halpert (John Krasinski) as Pam leaves her emotionally abusive husband and settles into the arms of Jim, S i : :—_— iE2 Sm PSiin Thoughts of'Dreams in the SancT take place in North County San Diego, so the shock of knowing that these events 'Dreams in the Sand' is a have been carried out in our Emmy Awards, one of which was for Outstanding Comedy small production that con- own backyard strike one directly to the heart. Plus the Series, the show hasn't been veys a hfeavy message. When attending the per- added value of these stories, the same since the departure of Carell (who earned formance on opening night, not often told outside of Hisa Golden Globe Award for April 17, audiences were panic communities, allow the Best Actor in a Television greeted by a small theatre audience to immerse themSeries). However, Scott left that projected desert scenes selves in a new cultural refor an appropriate reason- for a backdrop as Spanish ality. Most time stories like to marry the love of his life, music played. The "desert" these are swept under the rug Holly Flax (Amy Ryan). floor was represented by and overlooked by many. Audiences are already Though viewers and my- khaki colored burlap that self have no idea what will was ruffled over to look like swarming to witness this historical and interesting debut. happen to Dunder-Mifflin- sandfilledthe stage. Sabre Paper Company, Inc. The advertising poster This is a show that you are in the next and final few epi- for the show made it clear not likely to forget. Please sodes of "The Office," or its that this performance would take the chance to witness employees (like whether Jim more than likely convey history in the making. and Pam will get divorced), loss and sorrow. Little did "Dreams in the Sand's" the audience that has fol- the audience know that they next performance is Thurslowed the series for almost a were in for a reflective series day, April 25 at 8:00 pm in decade will walk away with of takes that trigger public Arts 111 and will continue phenomenal memories of awareness regarding violent nightly performances until both the acting and entertain- acts of Racism towards the Saturday April 27. ment "The Office" has pro- present day Hispanic comGeneral admission is $15 vided for the past 9 years. munities in the local area and and $10 for students. Tickets are purchased at the door. "The Office" airs Thurs- in the United States? days at 9 p.m. on NBC. Photo by Anne Hall These stories specifically B Y A NNE H ALL PHOTOGRAPHER her best friend since the beginning of the series and the man who has patiently awaited her love and availability. And of course, we all remember the drama or "relationship" of Dwight K. Shrute (Rainn Wilson) and the hypocritical Christian, Angela Martin (Angela Kinsey) and watched her repeatedly cheat on then-fiance Andy and marry a closetedgay state senator, whom accountant Oscar Martinez (Oscar Nunez) is currently having an affair with. Though the lives of paper salesmen may seem standard, the employees are bonded together permanently from years of putting up with Scott and his adventures. Though "The Office" is finishing their nine-season run strong, walking away with multiple awards and honors including four Primetime Need a single class? Want to stay on track? Know someone who can't get the class they need? GetYourClasses.com We're helping college students overcome the course shortage in Southern California. Need c lasses? We can help you graduate on time. 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Read t wo articles about how these issues on campus may not be isolated. ^¡ÉdnesÂ" MÈOT^ 20Î3 —mmm- This summer, construction will begin for a new Student Health and Counseling Services (SHCS) building to be completed by September 2014 and opened by January 2015. When completed, the 20,000-square-foot facility will reside on-campus across the street from student housing to provide easier access to residential students. Currently, CSUSM is leasing an off-campus space for SHCS, which is located at the PPH building across Twin Oaks Valley road. The building is estimated to cost a total of $10 million, which is being paid for by Student Facility Fees. The building was first presented to the Board of Trustees and approved in November 2012. SHCS currently offers students basic medical services to students for colds, headache, flu, breast exams, HTV testing, immunizations, pregnancy testing, biopsy, cryotheraphy, physical exams, etc. Students also have access to counselors to help them cope with academic and medical concerns, provided by a pre-paid fee "of $67 per semester, included in tuition and fees. SHCS also provides Family PACT, a program aimed in offering family planning services and information regarding reproductive health to low-income students with or without thenown private medical insurance. "We look forward to the SHCS Building being in the heart of the campus, with the new location being across the street from student housing, the Clarke and the new University Student Union," Cathy Baur, Associate Vice President for Communications, said. "This will give easier service access for our residential students, easier opportunities for collaborations with campus units, and will allow for more visible outreach activities." The proposed plans show interesting and creative architectural designs. "An interesting design feature will be the labyrinth garden, which will be on the north side .of the building. This will be an awesome, contemplative area for the campus community. There will also be a Zen garden near the outside elevator," said Baur. The building will hold examination rooms, medical offices and counseling spaces, along with a Health and Wellness program. With an accessible location (located near Parking Structure one) students are able to utilize health programs offered by the SHCS as well as keep their personal health updated. For more information, please visit csusm.edu/shcs/ indexiitml. SPORTS Student Success Fee changes again 5 - Some outstanding graduating senior athletes are featured this issue. Read about how they contributed t o the legacy of CSUSM athletics* 4 SATURES J - Are finals^getting you stressed? Read about how t o get free study materials and how to detox before finals. And 9 - Forget Craigslist, t ry Cougar List t o sell your unwanted school supplies. Read about how a class project evolved into Cougar List OPINION ^ I - College is a time t o grow and blossom. Read one writer's opinion on how t o be the best you possible. B Y A NNE H ALL PHOTOGRAPHER When attending the second round of the Student Success Fee Open Forums in April, the representatives for the proposal- re-emphasized the n6bd f br the fee aiffl addressed the student concerns that were heard by legislation through polls, comments, and Internet surveys. Again, the issue of state funds dropping from $18 million since 2008 was on graphs to imply the need for more cash flow. The fee proposes that students must make up for expenses. The office responsible for determining funds is located at a central office in Long Beach, Calif. No lobbying action has taken place to the state or federal governments about how CSU's should be 13 - Starting t o tan? Hitting the gym? Skipping that fast food? Read about how you now need t o get your body ready before the summer season. *t5he GREAT G ATSBY 15 - Have you read "The Great Gatsby?" If not read on writer's opinion on the upcoming film is nothing compared t o this American classic. Campus pride promoted by new facilities B Y MELISSA MARTINEZ NEWS EDITOR 1 mäF™ 1* [ j^JËÊËÊl * * * §¡¡91* •* I ^llwSjÉJLí. i JœHllËÊÎlv As the building of the UniK ^KikvSKi versity Student Union advances,' plan& for 4iours of operation, who .will occupy the building and the many features of the building are being released. Students will supported by state funds. of funds needed to just main- have much to look forward According to the presenta- tain what CSUSM offers to to at the "heartbeat" of camtion, Prop. 30 was successful currently enrolled students pus such as sustainability, even though it was not ex- and the rapidly growing new food and hangout areas. pected to be. Prop. 30 gave population of attendees, acThe USU is scheduled the school $5.4 million to cording to the presentation. to be open and used for avoiding cuts, $4.1 million Risks to not implement- spring semester 2014 folwas given back to the stu- ing this Student Suc- lowing a soft-opening. The dents as refunds, and $1.3 cess Fee include the loss grand-opening of the buildmillion was observed as net of student research and ing is scheduled for April gain from the proposition's learning programs, sup- 2014. success. That difference is plemental instruction proAccording to the project not sufficient for the amount FEE CONTINUED ON % goals, USU should "be the 'heartbeat' of campus, [and] make all students feel welcome." The building is intended to develop campus life, foster campus loyalty and to build a sense of e o m ^ munity. The process of planning the building of the USU was created by a selection comT mittee, consisting of people from campus, students and the chancellor's office. They selected the architect company that would build and design the building and provide a f un, vibrant space for students with various formal and informal gathering spaces. The design vision stated, "The Cal State San Marcos U S U CONTINUED ON 3 C ommentary Brownie Tuesday with Reyna B:The story of an AB540 student B Y BOBBY RIVERA And USU b uilding aims t o spice up campus STAFF WRITER For being one of the top six colleges that support first-generation college students, CSU San Marcos has focused on building communities within the campus, as seen in Greek life and various campus clubs and organizations. However, a new, invisible club on campus consists of students attending CSU San Marcos that are not legally citizens of the U S. Resources for those students include the program S.TAJST.D. (Standing Together As oNe Dream). Student Flor Barraza said, "[S.T.A.N.D.] is a student organization that supports all undocumented students here to complete their degree. on campus and in the com- Studying full-time and holdmunity. This organization ing two jobs is a common rehas been reaching out to dif- ality for many undocumentferent departments for sup- ed students." Barraza believes the passport. Their goal is to make them aware of the presence ing of the CA Dream Act in of undocumented students 2011 will help undocumenton this campus and of all the ed students qualify to receive obstacles they have to face." financial aid, which will help College gives all people them obtain these goals. As I spoke with Barraza, it the opportunity to educate themselves in order to be- reminded me of one student I come successful members of knew who I had met on campus. society. In the spring of 2012,1 met "Most AB540 students share the same dream: con- a student name Reyna. She tributing to this country as sát towards the front of the professionals," Barraza said. class and was always polite. "However, there are a so She dressed casually and many people with so much rarely spoke out in class. She talent who do .not go on to was more outspoken before college because they do not class began as we would wait have the financial means for our professor to enter. I was surprised because she was articulate and had what I would call a "street-smart" sense of life. We immediately hit it off and would share information about our families, life experiences , and our values. She is incredibly ambitious and wears her heart on her sleeve. One day Reyna came to class in tears and told me she w^s leaving school. She was having personal troubles and the stress was becoming difficult to manage. I convinced her to talk to me over coffee at our campus Starbucks. Once we got there, we both realized we're not really coffee drinkers so we loaded up on brownies instead. Between the two of us we must had eaten about 8 brownies. After we spoke she promised to continue going to school for a few more weeks and we agreed to meet before our class on Tuesdays. We called our meetings, "Brownie Tuesday" and for the following Tuesdays oyer the remaining course of the semester, I entered the world of life as an AB540 student. AB540 is a California state law that allows qualified undocumented students to pay in-state tuition, versus outof-state tuition. Reyna is one of four sisters to attend CSU San Marcos. One has graduated and two others still have two years remaining. The sisters have an incredible bond that is unmatched. She lived in MexA B 5 4 O CONTINUED ON 3 �F EE FROM ON I grams, library resources, and depleted degree value. Expectancy to graduation may take longer due to lack of course availability as unit caps will continue. When implementing the fee, the state will have no say in what the money is spent on and how much of it can be used in specific areas. The money will be managed entirely at a local level. Students will have more control of the use of the funds and those funds cannot be-taken away. As students have stated that the fee is too high, legislation has chosen to consider that opinion and reduced the fee by $100. Now, the fee will be spread out over a longer period of time, which is four years rather than two. Considering fiscal changes in economic cost and spending, after the fee has been approved and implemented, the fee will likely go up in future years, but not without legislation going through this process of informing students again and re-electing how the issue will be managed. Based on student election, the money from the Student Success Fee will go towards more courses, support of the academia, student life, and expanding the library. -When asked if the legislation-will have final say in how the money is used if the fee is implemented, Dr. Graham Oberem, Interim Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs said, "There is a strong likelihood that the presidential decision will not go drastically against the commit- HE tees favor." The CSUSM president will remain in control of final decisions. Student recommendations will be processed through proposals and considered by a Student Fee Advisory Committee. This committee comprised of four students, three administration/faculty and staff will represent future allocations across the categories that will be recommended annually. Associated accountability for the funds cannot be taken away. There will be an annual report of how the funds are used which will be made available for public information. The main consideration of the need for the fee is the return on investment (ROI). These funds would help to strengthen the future value of the degrees earned, secure the post-college future of the students here, and preserve the quality of the education offered at CSUSM. Also, improving and expanding the quality of education offered on campus since budget cuts and changes over the last decade alone have drastically altered the opportunities and privileges that were once offered to students and teachers alike. The advisory committee will continue to relay the information that has been collected from the open forums and polls. President Haynes will have the final decision as to what to pass on to the Chancellor of the CSU, who has the final say on the Student-Success Fee implementation. That is where the final decision lies. COUGARQ|CHRONl layout designer needed! The Cougar Chronicle student newspaper is looking for a layout designer for the 2 013/14 academic fee in charge of working with the various section editors to place content w M the^eii^ejl^paper. This is a learn a -nip printed w The layout desig ship each sem Book f w^tm meet new people, ly be able to have to a portfolio. ? a paid scholarid;With a Mac^l|,pus:,office.. * Must be able to select Weekends > Enroll in the VPA495 riewspaper course that meets T/Th 10:30 1 ¿45 a m. * ^ i i i e d g e of • Adobe inDesign and Photoshop, - Must be in good academic standing 1 For more information 'email: \ csusm.cougarchronicle@gmail.com i 'te " ' i'/-- i -v. /% ' J* - ;; : A i SiiiiliiliS Graduate Honor: Student leader Audrey Juarez B Y MELISSA MARTINEZ NEWS EDITOR Audrey Juarez is a 2013 graduating senior double majoring in political science and women's studies and describes herself as "a proud brown, lady-loving individual." For her commitment to this campus, social justice and in creating a haven in her presence by being inclusive and accepting at CSUSM, Juarez is receiving the Cougar Chronicle's first Graduate Honor. When she arrived to CSUSM, Juarez promised herself that she would get involved and since then, her involvement on campus has extended to make a difference. Juarez describes her experience on campus as having not always been safe, stating "identifying as a lesbian and looking androgynous play a huge part in that. But I have found solidarity, community and friendship here and those factors have made being a student on this campus a pleasure." Juarez's involvement on campus began her freshman year when she began spending time in the LGBTQA Pride Center. By spending her free time in the center, Juarez found a place to be comfortable on camp§$f)j . r ' The Pride Center gave me a home away from home early on in my career at CSUSM," Juarez said. "I met a lot of incredible people who I shared all kinds of experiences with. We all pushed each other to get involved, and the way that that manifested itself in me was running to be president for the LGBTQA Club. Juarez won and held the position of president for two years and chose to use her power to influence change when the controversial newspaper, "The Koala" was on campus. It also gave her the courage to run for ASI's Board of Directors. "When the Koala came out, I wondered why a larger student voice hadn't condemned it. I went to an ASI Board of Directors meeting and just thought to myself 'Why doesn't anybody sitting around this table look like me?' As a lesbian, I 'm used to not feeling represented in the greater government, but to not even have lesbian students present in that room made me uneasy," Juarez said. Juarez currently is, and has been, serving on the Board of Directors for two years and was first the Representative for the College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences, and is now Vice President of Operations which has given her several opportunities on-and-off campus that have lead to bigger things. "I had the opportunity to go to the Panetta Institue Leadership Seminar and a meeting for the California State Student Association. That was the first time I heard about the Speaker position for the Multicultural Caucus, and decided that I would run. I've been in that position for almost a year now, and I've had the opportunity to author resolutions that are leading to some important /changes." Juarez said. Juarez's experience while working with ASI has allowed her to enjoy college while also allowing her to express her voice to make changes on the CSUSM campus. "ASI has shaped many facets of my college experience. I have had the opportunity to meet students, learn their stories, and enact policies that can improve their experiences on our campus. What could be better than that? " Juarez has received several recognitions for her work, with nominations for the 2013 Cou- ABOVE: Audrey Juarez (left) with Mrs. Sylvia Panetta, receiving her certificate of completion of the Panetta Institute of Public Policy Leadership Seminar in summer 2012. LEFT: Juarez at the ASI Extravaganza, in Spring 2012. Photos provided by Audrey Juarez. gar Wall of Fame, 2012 Junior of the Year at the Tukwut Leadership Awards Night and the 2013 Dean's Award. "It has been an honor to be nominated for all of these awards, but the satisfaction of knowing that the resolutions I've, passed this year through our Board of Directors, and the CSSA Board of Directors, concerning gender inclusion and sexual assault prevention and advocacy can improve the lives of students are better than any award I could ever be nominated for, or receive," Juarez said. Not many students can say they are leaving behind a massive impact on our CSUSM community but for Juarez, she hopes to be remembered for giving back and creating more for the university. "Legacy. Sometimes I wonder what that really means or what it really looks like. But if I had to say what I want to be remembered for, I want to be remembered as someone who built bridges for groups that would not otherwise work together. I want to be remembered as someone who saw that our institution could better serve all students," said Juarez. "I want to be remembered as a woman who loved her campus enough to call it to a higher standard. I sincerely hope that people who also prioritize these principles will servé in leadership positions at CSUSM. CSUSM has given me much more than I could ever give back."-. After graduation, Juarez plans to move to Washington D.C. and search for an internship or job where she can put her knowledge on education and social justice to good use. In the fall, she plans to apply for law school with even bigger plans for her future. "My future dream is to serve my country as President of the United States of America. I know that sounds a little silly, but its true. CSUSM has given me the desire to serve the public. I would say that CSUSM has shaped who I am as a young woman, and who I intend on being moving forward in my life." Congratulations to Audrey Juarez, a true leader of CSU San Marcos. Not many students on campus can say they have made the impact and impression to student community the way Audrey has and for this, she deserves this award. �N ews Editor: Melissa Martinez cougarchron.news@gmail.com U S U F ROM 1 Members of Standing Together as oNe Dream (STAND) challenging stereotypes. Photo courtesy of STAND. A B 5 4 0 F ROM I ico until her mother became ill and passed away. Reyna was nine at the time of her mother's death. The four sisters have had to take care of each other since then, and the word sister has taken on a stronger meaning. Reyna prefers to be speaking English, she sees it as her primary language. "I just want to be accepted and feel like everyone else. I see myself as being independent and more Americanized with U.S. c ulture.I'm more familiar with U.S. history than I am Mexican history,"' Reyna said. "Yet I don't understand why there is the celebration of Cinco de Mayo here in the U.S., withfthe exception of selling and drinking beer. I guess I 'm caught up in the middle of who I am Mexican or American." Due to the poverty level of her family she has no baby pictures. She has had to maintain at least two jobs for the past six years to pay for college. She sees herself as Mexican-American. Life for Reyna* before AB540 was cautious and quiet. Her not speaking out in class was a means of not standing out. "Undocumented means I have a label. The color of green on the side of a Border Patrol car meant I avoided driving and avoided different streets. I didn't have to read the logo on the side of the Border Patrol vehicle, it was understood what it meant to me and my family. Life was a prison for me and I was very secretive with whom I shared my legal status with." "The DREAM Act is common-sense legislation drafted by both Republicans and Democrats that would give students who grew up in the United States a chance to contribute to our country's well-being by serving in the U.S. armed forces or pursuing a higher education. It's good for our economy, our security, and our nation," said White House Representative Luis Miranda, on the White House blog. "That's why the DREAM Act has long enjoyed bipartisan support. It's limited, targeted legislation that will allow only the best and brightest young people to earn their legal status after arigorousand lengthy process, and applies to those brought to the United States as minors through no fault of their own by their parents, and who know no other home." Reyna shared a high school story of how a male student had embarrassed her friend by writing about her chest size in a yearbook. Reyna was upset and decided to take her friend to the principal's office and find recourse in the lack of a thought by the male student. The principal asked Reyna, what she felt was just for what the male had done. Reyna told him he should publicly apologized for what he did and purchase a year book for her friend. The principal agreed and an Avid teacher who witnessed Reyna's actions took Reyna aside, and told her how impressed he was in her coming forward for a fellow student . He also told her how she could do anything in her life and she should consider law school in college. This planted a seed. Reyna was caught off guard, it was the first time she remembers being given a compliment and encouragement for going college. Once in college, she later questioned, "If I earned a degree, could I do anything with it? After AB5401 have a choice and can go places. I see a future where I can fight injustice and help people. I have a lot of gratitude towards the United States and want to give back to the community. I felt as if people would look at me as being less than them. That's not true, legal status doesn't define who I am. Even when I may have barriers in place, I see immigration as an obstacle that I can overcome." Financial Aid and Scholarship Director ^ Vonda Garcia said, "The University had approximately 90 applicants this semester, for which 56 students were awarded a max of $2736 all of which goes towards tuition fees for this spring." In talking to students on campus affected by AB540, they shared with me the challenges from bias they've experienced with students in thé classroom, as well as challenges met with the university. "A small group of AB540 students, who applied for the CA Dream Act, were not able to attend school this semester as they thought they were going to receive some sort of financial aid, but didn't meet the qualifications," Barraza said. Barraza holds hope that the process to access higher education will get easier for undocumented students. "This was a difficult process for many of us. We had to make ourselves be known to the campus administration to explain all the financial barriers, we face because of our undocumented status and had to keep persisting to obtain support," Barraza said. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan stated on the White House Blog that passing the DREAM Act "will allow these young people to See you in fall of 2013 Have a great summer! live up to their fullest potential and contribute to the economic growth of oui country. In particular, the DREAM Act will play an important part in the nation's efforts to have the highest proportion of college graduates in the world by 2020, something vital for America to remain competitive in today's global economy." Life has changed dramatically for Reyna with the implementation of AB540. She told me about her goals of possibly being an attorney, or maybe working in a non-profit with youth. As students go through AB540 they get their social, security card, can obtain a California Driver's License, and work permit. Once they complete the process, a path is set for citizenship and they go through Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) as defined under Homeland Security. As the legislation becomes a reality, I can't help but go back to our shared meets at the Starbucks on campus. I remember Reyna calling me after she was first able to get her driver's license last September, she has also called me after every meeting with her attorney in reference to her AB540 status. I 've met someone I consider to be a lifelong friend. In the Latino community as well as many other cultures, breaking bread with someone is symbolic of respect. It ties ourselves to earth, which we may share with a complete stranger, or with family and friends. In our case it's a simple brownie once a week that bound us in friendship. For more information reference the DREAM ACT and AB540 you can go to whitehouse .gov/blog/2010/12/01/ get-facts-dream-act University Student Union shall be an open and welcoming center of activity for the campus now and in the future. The University needs a 'living room' and the USU will be the campus community center for socialization, casual interaction and scheduled meetings, food and beverage service, programmed activities, student organizations and social justice centers." The USU will also be the home of four food components. Sodexo recently signed a 20-year contract with the university to take over camps catering as well as the Starbucks, located in Kellogg Library. In the union, there will be a Jazzman's Cafe & Bakery with a coffee-house style atmosphere located in the east pavilion, a large convenient store and a Jamba Juice smoothie station. Along with a Panda Express located in the USU, there will be three Sodexo-brand food distributions, each of different taste. The first is World of Wings Cafe, an American-grill type, a SubConnections, much like Subway, and Wholly Habaneros which is similar to Chipotle and Baja Fresh. Sodexo plans to provide optional meal-plans for students that can be used at each food vendor. The school values sustainability and ensuring a economically healthy aspect of building activity for the USU. One such feature is the green roof that will sit on the second-floor of the 90,000-square-foot ballroom. The green roof will provide shade and prevent the ballroom from getting too hot in the summer and avoid running the air conditioner. Since half of the roof is green, the other half will provide seating and dining places for students to hang out, eat, study or watch a program from afar. There will also be photovoltaic panels on the roof to capture energy from the sun and reduce the cost of operating the building. The building will be a LEED Gold Building, said Sara Quinn, Director of The Clarke and University Student Union, which is the second-highest level of sustainability for a building. "Along with sustainability, the USU has many features that aren't found on most campuses; one of which is gender-neutral bathrooms. The bathrooms "are for gender-neutral folks so they don't have to trek all the way across campus to go to the one bathroom in which they feel safe and comfortable. That is a feature that we said is non-negotiable for us," Quinn said. The gender-neutral bathrooms will be throughout the building, on the first and fourth floor as well as next to the social justice centers. "There is also an additional single-stall, gender-neutral restroom with a foot-wash in it for our Muslim students, right next to our spiritual lounge. We tried to make it as multi-purpose as possible," said Quinn. Since The Clarke currently serves as the University Student Union for programming, the USU Advisory Board/Clarke Activities Team will transition from The Clarke to the USU to utilize features of the building such as the amphitheater and pavilion. However, programming at The Clarke will continue, focusing on fitness and recreation. Student positions will also be available once the USU opens. Along with positions in the social justice centers and food distributions, the USU will hire around 100150 students assistants to work. The hours of operation are tentative but will most likely be 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, with plans to close earlier on Friday and be open on Saturday and closed on Sunday. For more information regarding the USU or to watch a 3-D video of the building, please visit csusm.edu/pdc/ P rojects_Construction/25. USU .html The USU hopes to be the new hot spot on campus. Photo by CSUSM staff member Criselda Yee. �N ews Editor: Melissa Martinez cougarchron.news@gmail.com Students discuss racism incident on campus in wake o f photographs B Y MELISSA MARTINEZ NEWS EDITOR Photos of members of the sorority Alpha Chi Omega (AXO) have surfaced portraying the women as "cholas," and Latina gang members, upsetting many students on campus. The photos , taken during a spring break retreat, were posted on the popular smartphone app, InstaGram as well as Facebook. Since then, the photos went viral through students at CSUSM, sorority members and the rest of Greek life has received scrutiny for displaying racism and sexism at CSUSM. Currently, 33 percent of students at CSUSM are Hispanic or Latino/a. Student Julia Barnes feels that students should converse and discuss the issue, instead of raising scrutiny to Greek life. " I'm not sure when the conversation stopped and the mudslinging began," Barnes said. Co-chair of Standing Together As oNe Dream (STAND), a student immigrant-rights organization, Rodrigo Gonzalez said, "The photos taken by members of Alpha Chi Omega are offensive because they are found- ed in acting like, in this case, a community of people who really exist, that is stereotyped due to prejudice. When a culture is misunderstood and invisible, or only visible in negative portrayals, it is deemed harmless to dress up like them. The photos are offensive because members of Alpha Chi Omega thought it would be funny to perform or play a part which is reinforcing of objectifying and dehumanizing a peoples culture just because it is not/does not adhere to mainstream or normalized standards of beauty, dress, or overall appearance." Megan Koellin, President of Alpha Chi Omega, issued an apology at a meeting held April 30 organized by Latino students. "We apologize from the bottom of our hearts," Koellin said. "It was a mistake and a lack of education on our part." Though the Greek community has been advised not to comment, debate between multiple students and groups of how offensive the photos are h is begun. Student Kharina Miramontes, who identifies as half-Mexican, doesn't find the photos offensive. "I guess it's expected that I take this whole thing really offensively or whatever, but I don't. To me, it's just another stereotype that people use. Nobody complains when people use a 'nerd' theme; the only difference is this is a racial issue and people are easily riled by it," Miramontes said. Debate has been surfacing of whether this incident could have been avoided. "At the same time, though, I think it was stupid of them, the sorority, to do this theme. They should have known better. They're representing not just a sorority, but our school, which is predominantly Latino," Miramontes said. "While it may not offend everyone and may have been all in good fun, they should know that it's going to rub a lot of people the wrong way, and considering that they have to remain somewhat reputable, I 'm pretty shocked they didn't have the forethought to think this one through." The photos also contained "hashtags" supporting racial stereotypes, such as "#TheStrugglelsReal." "Not only are they dismissing the struggle gang members go through as an unaccepted and demon- resentatives suggested that AXO should go unrecognized for a year to reflect on their actions some of the members made to empower their chapter as a whole to prevent further incidents like this from reoccurring. "Otherwise, these types of offenses will keep happening as they have on this campus in the past," Gonzalez said. Latino/a students collectively agreed stating, "We have learned that we cannot prevent these incidents from happening, but what we can do is come together and-make sure that there are policies in place, disciplinary policies are in place, necessary cultural diversity requirements for GE are begun, mandatory social justice trainings are held for departments, student organizations, and Greek life. If we are a campus that prides itself on social justice in our mission and vision, we need to start acting like it, creating effective changes, not just having discussions about it." "Moving forward, even though CSUSM promotes civility and promotes a broad range of diversity, things like this are still able to happen," Green said. "It seems that there is a lack of appreciation ized subculture but also the struggle its community goes through on a day to day basis," Gonzalez said. Resident Advisor and graduating senior Eric Green said, "CSUSM is a campus that prides itself on civility and social justice. Disappointingly, I am seeing the maintenance of these ideals lacking in its Greek community, which has a huge and pertasive influence on campus." Green recognizes the step that student Alma Martinez and the other who reported the photos initially. "I applaud the person who had the courage to step up and call out the organization who allows its members to wear other people's identity as a costume. Had Alma Martinez not done so, then no one else would have," Green said. "Things like this matter and it should not be brushed off like it's trivial. In today's climate, many oppressed minorities are feeling empowered and will not take a blatant display of ignorance and disrespect to their culture and identity go by without raising awareness." At the meeting held last week, Latino/a student rep- among the students which really puts CSUSM's efforts in vain. This was a learning experience for all parties involved." Interim Associate Dean for Student Life and Leadership, Gregory Toya Ed.D. states! "Students, staff, faculty, and administration will continue to collaborate to institutionalize educational programs and bias response systems to decrease and respond to future bias-related incidents. Prior to the incident, Student Life & Leadership partnered with the Cross-Cultural and LGBTQA Pride Centers to offer diversity educational workshops for fraternity and sorority members. Student Life & Leadership will -continue to partner with the Cross-Cultural Center, LGBTQA Pride Center, Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Educational Equity and other campus entities to implement educational programs that increase campus community member awareness, knowledge, and skills regarding diversity, inclusion, educational equity, and social justice issues." What are your. thoughts? Share them on our website csusmchroniclexom S PECIAL F EATURE Does CSUSM have a color line? B Y BOBBY RIVERA STAFF WRITER Editor's Note: Staff writer Bobby Rivera spoke to 21 people while gathering information for this special report, including current students, staff, faculty, former employees and a few community groups. Knockknock. Who's there? No one of color. The knockknock jokes are rhymes we say as children. Yet in culture, children's rhymes can have undertones of bias and racism. In recent weeks, there have been heated discussions about racism within organizations on campus. Latino students have expressed outrage over two incidents involving photographs — one last month and one five years a go—- where students and administrators were dressed in clothing that some students felt represent negative Latino stereotypes. In April, photographs of members of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority (some white and some Latina) dressed as "chollas," the phrase for women who dress in the attire often associated with Latino gang members, showed up on the organization's Facebook page. Around the same time, a 2008 photo resurfaced showing universi- ty President Karen Haynes wearing a sombrero and poncho to a campus "fiesta" party. Both the students and Haynes issued apologies for what they described as cultural insensitivity. . While these may be isolated incidents, there are concerns among some students and faculty on campus that Latino and black students need to be better represented and reflected in the university's faculty. Is there a color line on campus? It's a phrase used by civil rights leaders Frederick Douglass and W.E.B. Du Bois to refer to racial divide that prevents blacks from improving on their economic conditions . Three percent of the students on campus are black, which is equal to the number of professors on campus who are black. But 28 percent of CSUSM students are Latino, compared to 13 percent of faculty, according to the 2012 - 20.14 catalog profiles and university information. On her university welcome statement, Haynes said that among the five strategic goals for the university's third decade is to improve "education equity." ' These principles are central to who we are, where we have been, and what we want to be," she said. CSU Board of t rustees student trustee, Cipriano Vargas, said that the plans made for education equity and diversity under former associate vice president of diversity and educational equity Derrick Crawford need to be accomplished. "One of the things we value here at Cal State San Marcos is diversity and while it is a work in progress, we have a long way to go. Not only do we need to broaden the diversity among the faculty but also among the curriculum," Vargas said. In a speech May 1 at CSU Channel Islands, new CSU Chancellor Timothy P. White said that universities should be diverse and inclusive of people of different backgrounds. "Often when you come to a place and you . .. don't look like (the) majority, it doesn't feel as welcoming," White said, adding that Channel Islands has been "purposeful" in reaching out to underrepresented groups. When CSUSM was founded in 1989, there was only one black professor on the faculty, Dr. Charlotte Bell, who was part of the Founder's Circle. Today, the campus still has just one black female tenured faculty member, Dr. Sharon Elise. Professor John Halcon, in the CSUSM college of ed- ucation, said some departments on campus are better than others at implementing diversity. "It has to do with how committed they are to handling diversity," Halcon said. "A gap with African-American faculty, Native American faculty, and Hispanic faculty exists. The solution must come from our leadership, I see no follow through and people held accountable." Many organizations on campus are geared toward civility and diversity. The Office of Community Service Learning, for example, has been forging meaningful and productive community partnerships for the past 20 years. The department serves nonprofits that represent the poor and victims of crime (many of whom are minorities). However, in June, the Service Learning department will be restructured and department director, Dr. Darci Strother, is changing positions. Strother said that the university goals and actual actions conflict and are causing a shift in university policy. "Apparently the university wants to project a different ' face' to the community, one of which polished white people in suits are what the public sees rather than students, many of color, who are strug- This 2008 photo has resurfaced showing President Karen Haynes wearing a sombrero and poncho to a campus "fiesta" party. It has sparked recent discussions on racism. gling under the ever-growing diversity, and former adviser burdens of high tuition, and to a black student group, said all its ramifications," Stroth- that in laer years on campus er said. there was a commitment to Theater professor Marcos hiring a multiracial faculty. Martinez sees a connection "The Affirmative Action between the incidents in- Office when I worked was volving culturally insensitive focused on making sure there photos and a possible univer- was diversity in the hiring of sity shift in service learning faculty, and thus .there was policy. a very diverse faculty. The In regards to diversity founding faculty had been playing out on campus, "It is diverse and the Office of a very personal style of lead- Affirmative Action's charge ership... which doesn't seem was to make sure that diverto have direction. I sense and sity continued to be reflecthear of an environment of ed," Hollis said. fear," Martinez said. She said that she dealt with "What a curious coinci- many race-related controverdence that we receive an sies like the photographs that apology from the President surfaced last month. after a letter asserting of"It really amazes me that fense take over the sombrero the issue of race has not picture, which has now re- been adequately addressed at ceived attention in the U-T CSUSM and to hear that the San .Diego (newspaper)," diversity of the faculty has Martinez said. decreased really saddens me Denise Hollis, a former given the focus of my work CSU San Marcos, employee during my tenure," Hollis who worked in the Affirma- said. tive Action Officefrom199319%, which that focused on �S ports Editor: Alex Franco c ougarchron.sports@gmail.com A year in review: Amazing graduating senior standouts B Y A LEX FRANCO S PORTS E DITOR Kyle Secciani, Center Fielder, Baseball- Kyle has been a starting outfielder for the CSUSM baseball all four years he has been on the team and is the program's all-time leader in runs, triples, walks and stolen bases, and also is in the top 10 of batting average, games played, doubles, hits, RBIs, total bases and fielding percentage. Throughout his career he was able to bat .300 in alPfour of his seasons, and this year is hitting .306,-with a homerun, 32 RBIs, 30 runs, 6 doubles, and has stolen a staggering 17 of 20 bases. He helped the cougars to a top 25 ranking every week this season and also a second All. Conference title this weekend and was named the tournament's most outstanding player. Kyle was also announced to the Capital One/ CoSIDA Academic All-District 8 Team capping off an amazing career at CSUSM. Cortney Allen, Pitcher, Softball- Cortney has made the most of her two years at CSUSM since transferring from Sacramento City College in 2011. In her first year with the program, Cortney went 24-6 with a 1.07 ERA and 17 complete games, which was enough to earn A.I.I. Conference Pitcher of the Year. This year Cortney has done much of the same for the team going 31-4 with 4 saves with a 0.90 ERA and 18 complete games with 13 shutouts and 157 strikeouts. She is first in the NAIA in wins, fourth in total inr nings pitched and seventh in ERA, which was enough for Cortney to be named A i l . Pitcher of the Year once again when the team was announced last weekend. Jose Rivera, Guard, Basketball- Jose had a season to remember in his final one as a Cougar, he helped lead a CSUSM basketball team qualify for their first-ever NAIA National Championship Tournament appearance and to a 23 win season in the programs second year. The senior shooting guard was named to 2012-13 NAIA Honorable Mention Ail-American team to become the second cougar to do so and was also selected the A .1.1. All-Conference First Team . Jose averaged 11.2 points per game, and shot 42% from thefieldand a on the season. The 84 steals she accumulated was enough to rank 13th in the nation and 16th with 2.8 per game. Her game high in points in a game this season was 16 against William-Jessup, she also dished out five or more She led the Cougars with 14 points this season with five goals and four assists, good enough to make both the A I.I. conference first team and NAIA All-American Honorable Mention Team. Brittany Thompson, Outside Hitter- Volleyball- Brittany began the season as one of head coach Andrea Leonard's Co-Captains and team leaders to take the second year volleyball program to the top of the NAIA. Brittany did just that and helped the lady cougars volleyball team to a second A.I.I. Conference Title and performed well enough to be named the tournament's All-Tournament Honorable Menleague leading 43% from be- assists 10 times this season. tion Team. Brittany appeared hind the 3-point line and also Shelby Bush, Forward, in the team's 45 games and led the team in total points Soccer- Shelby will de- led the team in solo blocks, with 335 and made 3-point- part from CSUSM with her total blocks, and serving perers with 92. name amongst some of the centage; she also finished Sarah Jackson, Guard, best soccer players to play second in hitting percentage Basketball- Sarah had a great in a Cougar uniform. She and third in kills with 223. season as she and the rest of is second place on the pro- She recorded six blocks two the lady cougars attempt- grams all-time list of goals different tunes this season, ed to repeat as conference with 23, total points with 55, and with that she graduates champions but just came up and 8 game-winning goals. as the program's career leadshort, however Jackson led Shelby also places fourth er in blocks with 139. the team in assists and steals on the assists list with nine. Kelly Thompson, Cross Take the first step toward a career in teaching this fall at USD. THE H E A R T B E A T : College degrees are healthy ably worth the stress that comes with obtaining a diploma. Most people consider the Many factors contribute main incentive of a col- to better health, and more lege degree to be monetary; educated individuals tend to however, a college degree is have healthier behaviors and worth more than the financial have greater access to medbenefits. ical care when it is needed. In a campus poll of stu- A significant amount of jobs dents, 7 out of 10 students that require college degrees at CSUSM indicated that the offer medical insurance and number one reason they are retirement benefits, whereas striving for a college degree those jobs without this reis to obtain a better career. quirement very seldom offer Education pays, and is also them. directly correlated with betCivic learning outcomes ter health, greater longevity, are arguably the hardest bengreater community involve- efits to quantify, yet the most ment, greater happiness, and important from obtaining better quality of life. a college degree. In 2004, According to a study done 36 percent of people age 25 by the Centers for Disease and older with a bachelor's Control and Prevention, peo- degree or higher reported ple with a bachelor's degree having volunteered for some or higher live nine years type of community service, longer than those who 'don't compared to 21 percent of people whose highest levgraduate high school. Furthermore, studies reveal el of education was a high that better educated people school diploma. have lower morbidity rates Volunteer opportunities, from the most common acute and t>asic understandings of and chronic diseases, inde- ways to contribute and better pendent of basic demograph- a society are presented in colic and labor market factors. lege, especially at CSUSM. While life expectancy is inIt is indisputable that those creasing for all demograph- with higher education are ics, the differences in life more prepared to address expectancy have grown be- current major issues in socitween those with and without ety. Social understanding, an an education. understanding current events While attaining a college and issues in society localdegree is nothing short of a ly, nationally and globally. challenge, it is unquestion- Studies prove that the majorB Y CURTIS BOVEE SENIOR STAFF WRITER It's not t oo late t o apply for our Master's Credential Cohort Program. In four semesters, students earn a M.Ed, w ith a special education, elementary or secondary teaching credential. / P ersonalized attention, small class sizes and on-time graduation / A ffordable discounted t uition, plus financial aid available / C onvenient - attend class in the evening and gain teaching experience during t he day Scan t he code or contact us today t o get started. U niversity I pf S an D iego* SCHOOL OF LEADERSHIP AND EDUCATION SCIENCES (619)260-7988 | solesadmissions@sandiego.edu | www.sandiego.edu/soles/apply Country- Kelly led the CSUSM to another spectacular season this year entering the season ranked number 1 in the NAIA after three straight NAIA National Championships. Kelly placed third overall in the A .1.1. All-Conference team, and finished with 224 points in the NAIA National Championships to lead the Cougars to a fourth place finish to help the Cougars' streak of five straight podium finishes in the NAIA Championships. She added her third NAIA All-American award with a fifth place overall finish and was named a Daktronics-NAIA scholar Athlete. Daniel Lyon, Cross Country- Daniel contributed greatly to the 2012 Cross Country season, helping the Cougars win a fifth consecutive A.I J . Conference Championship and a third place finish in the NAIA Championships. Daniel also smashed the school record for the 8k by 30 seconds with a time of 23:44, and also won his second consecutive conference individual championship with a 24:18 time. Daniel added his third NAIA All-American award with his performance in the national championships. ity of individuals involved in current societal issues are educated beyond high school. Communication and listening are imperative skills needed to serve others and have active involvement in community issues. Understanding the importance of and having a sense of appreciation for diversity is needed. Utilizing skills to effectively work with others in a diverse environment. At CSUSM, this is prevalent in most classes given the abundance of diversity on campus. Taking personal action with a realistic view that the action will produce the desired change. College education promotes not only a sense of independence, but confidence to promote change at all levels. More subjective, harder to quantify benefits of a college degree should be far more important than the financial benefits associated with higher education. Yes, you might be worried about your future post-graduation, just remember that your life will be that much better had you decided against obtaining a diploma. Thank you to graduating senior, Curtis Bovee, for your amazing column and we will certainly miss ail of your hard work and dedication. �Sports Editor: Alex Franco cougarchron.sports@gmail.com W hat sport do you want t o see at CSUSM? A thlete s potlight: A dam Loran B Y JESSIE GAMBRELL O PINION E DITOR F ootball-53 Hockey - 8 Swimming/waterpolo-17 • • • Beach Volleyball - 6 Wrestling - I I • Rowing- 5 O u t o f 100 students polled. I nformation c ompiled by A lex Franco The CSUSM Men's golf team has a star on their team. The team captain, Adam Loran has been on the team for his entire career at CSUSM and has been the captain for the past two years. His team, which just won their regional championships, and last year Loran himself won the individual tournament in the regionals. Question: How long have you been playing golf? Answer: I have been playing golf since I was 7-yearsold, but didn't start playing competitively untill I was 12-years-old. Q: What is your handicap? A: I have a+2.5. Q: How do you like playing for CSUSM? A: Well it's nice, it's a good area to be in, I can't complain. I get to wake up and play golf every day and its great being that it is a smaller schopl. Q: How do you like your teammates? A: They're all cool, I live with two of them actually. Photo courtesy of Matt Bierson SID CSUSM Athletics The freshmen are really good and our coach is a good guy, we all get along fine. We like to hang out together after practice. Q: What is your major at CSUSM? A: I am a business finance major. Q: Do you do anything outside of playing on the golf team? A: Nope, just a full-time student. I did play in some USGA tournaments, for amateurs, on the side though. Q: What are your plans after you graduate? A: Well I am hoping to become a professional golfer, I 'm hoping to get intcrsome professional tournaments. Q: Who is your favorite professional golfer? A: Phil Mickelson Q: How do you see the Men's Golf Team doing in the future? A: We were actually one of the original team sports for CSUSM, and I definitely see our team moving up from here. Eventually we'll be part of the NCAA, but as of now we are 3rd in the nation in the A J.I. (Association for Independent Institutions). We are going to a championship in Oregon next week. d a single class? Want to stay on tra someone who can't get the class they GetYourClasses.com We're helping college students overcome the course shortage in Southern California. Need classes? W e can help you graduate on time. 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You are encouraged to speak with an academic advisor at your home institution to ensure the applicability of a course to your degree. RJ Redlands U N I V E R t SS I I TTY Ef OF SCHOOL OF CONIINUINC STUDIES Courses provided through the School of Continuing Studies at the following locations: Burbank | Rancho Cucamonga | Redlands Riverside | San Diego | Santa Ana | Temecula | Torrance [MEHD US OHtAH BO OH FORALL ÛF VUUR [BUS ìli HF WS AND MI1ÑF �Features Editor: Katlin Sweeney cougarchron.features@gmail.com CSUSM offers science program t o nearby elementary schools B Y RYAN D OWNS SENIOR STAFF WRITER Hands-on science education is something that younger kids are excited by, and anyone who was once a kid understands why. The CSUSM STEM program aims to inspire that excitement. I t's fair to say that to some degree, all of us are fascinated by science. However, children are often very interested participants in courses that involve science. Fortunately, a collection of students and teachers have come together to form STEM, a program that offers hands-on science education to kids in schools who cannot make time for it during regular class hours. The STEM Program operates several. times a week at San Marcos Elementary and Twin Oaks Elementary shortly after classes end. The program has around 200 undergraduate students volunteering in total. Dr. Bianca Mothe and the Office of Community Service Learning (OCSL) founded the program two years ago in response to complaints by parents that children were not learning enough science in elementary school classrooms. This was a result of the math and language-oriented legislation put forth by No Child Left Behind in , B Y KATLIN SWEENEY FEATURES EDITOR Photo courtesy of the CSUSM STEM website. 2002. Mothe initially implemented the program at Twin Oaks Elementary, with most of the workf6rce consisting of volunteers from CSUSM that were primarily majoring in science and teaching. Colleen Lopez, one of the program coordinators, is incredibly enthusiastic about its effects, which she notes goes far beyond just education. "We're not looking for them to suddenly ace all their tests. We're just trying to inspire them to want to enjoy it and realize that science isn't so s cary" Lopez said. ¿"Down the road, we may have the next Einstein because in class they had an explosion. It's mainly just to inspire these kids to view science in a positive manner." Lopez's efforts seem to be successful; one classroom in particular was crowded with young students marveling at the smoke coming off of dry ice, while another classroom saw its students staring at a model of the human heart. But the people who truly make the program work are the students who become involved in it and volunteer their time. Mothe has been able to recruit over 100 students from STEM Programs at CSUSM. These undergrads then worked together to form 54 different lesson plans to be presented in six weeks. During this time, they will teach over 780 students at the two schools many scientific, topics including biology, crystallography and physics. For the future, the people at the program are ambitious. In the short term, the hope is that, with the assistance of grants from philanthropic organizations, the program can expand to other schools, and hopefully branch out to other subjects. In the meantime, continued assistance from students on campus interested in science and teaching is always welcome. ASPs finals detox event: Students t o get free study materials B Y RYAN D OWNS SENIOR STAFF WRITER * It is 9 a.m. on Monday, there is a paper due, then an online test at noon, then another paper due at 2:30 p.m., than two papers due tomorrow. Yes, one of the most stressful times of the year is upon us once again, and ASI has come to help relieve some of the nerves. In this time of anxiety and Students, staff and faculty gather to celebrate on campus tension over the quickly approaching finals, ASI is holding á "Finals Detox" event at the beginning of May. The purpose is to ease tensions students may feel about the end of the semester by providing them with everything they may need for finals, including scantrons, booklets and pencils. The event is intended to give students a sense of relaxation by making them feel prepared, and it comes at the right time. At the end of the last week before finals, students have enough on their mind. Since they are already worrying about the content of their tests and their grades, they are too busy to worry about the basic necessities they need to simply take the test. "It's a super easy going and straightforward event," Brittany Arnold, Finals Detox Coordinator, said. The hope is that with the tools they need to effectively take their tests, combined with other students wishing them good luck, students will feel a little more prepared to end their year on a good note. ASI hopes that by providing these materials, finals week will be as stress-free as possible. Finals Detox will be during U-Hour on Thursday, May 9 , in front of Kellogg Library. Avid campus members dedicated to CSUSM's Civility Campaign were honored this past week at their annual end-of-the-year dinner. The Civility & Exchange Celebration, which took place on April 30, presented awards to the students, staff and faculty members that embody the Campaign's founding principles of care, respect and empathy. The ceremony opened with a welcome by Civility and Exchange Outreach Specialist Sammi Carr, followed by student-made films about Civility's purpose and presentations by key members o f, and partners with, the Campaign. Carr highlighted the fact that the National Conflict Resolution Center has been a crucial contributor to the success of Civility on campus, excitement radiating from both parties on the partnership that has emerged from their work on campus this year. "It's nothing short of remarkable how you're changing this campus. We're facing challenges in all aspects of our lives, and w e've enjoyed working with you to address issues of incivility," President of the National Conflict Resolution Center, Steve Dinkin, said. Following presentations by Dinkin and Interim Vice President Lorena Meza, awards were presented by Marley Small, University Student Union Advisory Board Representative, and Floyd Lai, Associate Director of Multicultural Programs, to outstanding members of Civility. "These actions occur every day, we just don't always have the time to recognize them. That's why it's so important that we take the time to keep nominating and recognizing these people. We need to continue pursuing and promoting Civility on campus," Lai said. Throughout the year, students, staff and faculty nominated outstanding community members, or Civility Champions, for the possibility of being named Civility ICONS (Initiating Civil Opportunities Now) by the group's review board. Out of more than 50 nominees, Civility selected 26 people to recognize at the Civility & Exchange Celebration as Civility Champions, and named eight people the Civility ICONS f or 2012-2013 . The Civility Champions recognized on Tuesday night were Kyle Azcuna, Katelyn Campbell* Thomas Hagos, Andres Rodriguez, Sherri Soto, Maggie Uribe, Peter Vu, Jennie Goldman, Cheryl Long, Tim Sabatini, Sandra Sabatini, Kyle Duran, Dr. Annette Daoud and Dr. Pamela Kohlbry. The 2012-2013 Civility ICONS were E mli jCapjli, Curtis Bovee, Maya Alvarez, Silverio Haro, Dr. Xuan Santos, Dr, Stephen Tsui and Dr. Karen McGurk. The Civility & Exchange Celebration also honored pivotal Civility members like Dr. Laura de Ghetaldi, Marley Small, Matt Walsh, Robert Aiello-Hauser, Lisa Dickinson, Judy Sandmann and Tama Harper. Greg Toya, Interim Associate Dean of Student Life and Leadership, closed the night, expressing optimism and excitement for the upcoming year. Those interested in joining Civility in the fall or nominating someone f or the Champion/ICON title can go to csusm.edu/civility/. Finishing the academic year with style: Popular Campus Pride W alk and Rainbow Recognition events in review B Y KEANDRE WILLIAMS-CHAMBERS COPY EDITOR It can be expected that after a month of Gaypril festivities and as the school year draws to a close, the LGBTQA Pride C ento will close in a way worth remembering. During U-hour on April 30, the campus was ablaze with color and voices as the 2nd Annual Pride Walk took place. Supporters, staff, friends, family and even spectators took part in the march across campus to close out the Gaypril festivities. With strong messages such as "Hey, hey! Ho, ho! Homophobia has got to g oi" and " We're here, w e're queer! We're fabulous so d on't f*** with us " it would be surprising if students on campus weren't aware of what was going on. With the march culminating to an empowerment circle in the library plaza, students and staff alike celebrated their voice with words of encouragement and peer recognition. Taking place on the very last day of Gaypril, the students and staff made the message clear that there are people against homophobia in CSUSM and on any campus or public setting. On the evening of May 3, an exclusive event called "The Rainbow Recognition Awards" was hosted at the McMahan House in honor of graduating students that have made positive strides for the LGBTQA community on campus. Alongside the honors bestowed upon the graduates, students and staff were presented with awards for their selfless contributions toward making the school a safer place for all students. Emotions ran high for hosts and recipients alike as all reflected on the work they had done in the past year and further back. Graduates remembered the good times with tear-filled eyes and looked towards the future as advocates for change and transcending tolerance to a level of acceptance for all. A special mention is in or- der for the Relay for Life taking place on the track by the McMahan House. Though scheduling seemed to be a conflict, it is hoped that there were not feelings of competition to be heard. „Remember, students and staff, change starts with us. In the words of Harvey Milk, openly gay political activist in the late 60s and throughout the 70s until his untimely assassination, "All young people, regardless of sexual orientation or identity, deserve a safe and supportive environment in which to achieve their full potential." College is a place in which we can realize that potential. And let's face it: w e're all still young, aren't we? mm / ^^ 'ant to be published? Want more active on campus? Want tc a portfolio? Want to learn a m skill? If so, join the student newspaper. • The Cougar Chronicle is looking fo students to work together to create a itiew and improved student newspa>er for the 2013academic year. ; �Features Editor: Katlin Sweeney cougarchron.features@gmail.com T HE COUGAR CHRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, M AY 8 , 2 0 1 3 Five things t o do f or summer 2013: A list f or a plan-free season of fun F EATURES G et me T H E W ORKS!' beef, as well as club sandwiches, all on your choice of bread and their signature There is a hidden secret "THE WORKS" condiments few people outside of San to go along with it. Want something else to go Marcos know about, but with your sandwich? Don't if you ask anyone in town where the go-to place for the worry, because Tina's has best sandwich is, Tina's Deli all sorts of sides and desserts to add to your stacked sandwill be their answer. Tina's Deli, located off of wich, from potato chips to Twin Oaks Valley Road, has cakes to brownies. The Deli offers daily spebeen a prime lunch stop for cials throughout the week, Cal State students, Palomar students and all of San Mar- where they sell some of their cos' citizens for almost 20 top sandwiches at discounted prices. The sandwiches typyears. With their generous por- ically range anywhere from tions and huge sandwiches, $5 to $10, depending on how it is no surprise why they big of an order you would have had tremendous success like: "I come here almost every with anyone who walks into Tuesday for pepper jack club Tina's. "I came here my freshman Tuesday, that one has to be year of college and instantly my favorite sandwich here," loved it, I 'll never go any- said another Tina's Deli cuswhere else for my sandwich- tomer. You can visit Tina's Deli es. I definitely suggest Tina's over subway or any other yourself and grab your own sandwich shop in town," a delicious sandwich at its regular Tina's Deli customer, quaint location down the street at 760 N Twin Oaks Brittany said. Tina's features an extensive Valley Rd, but get there early menu with a variety of clas- because they are only open sic and specialty sandwiches from 8 a jn. to 5 p.m. Monto choose from. They have day through Friday, until 3 classic staples like BLT with p.m. on Saturdays and closed avocado, tuna salad and roast on Sundays. B Y ALEX FRANCO S PORTS E DITOR BY KEANDRE WILLIAMS-CHAMBERS COPY EDITOR As much fun as the freedom sounds, sometimes summer break is not that fun without a few things to do here and there. We have all had it: those moments when we find ourselves moaning and groaning about something to do. Well, many of us are adults here. Let's figure something out: 1. Go outside/travel Sometimes the best thing to do is simply get out of the dwelling place and see the #world outside of the door. As fun as it is to be tied to the computer, you could always take the technology outside. It's a start. Go somewhere, gather a few friends, and head to the beach or theme parks. Maybe even a summer shopping spree could be fun. If money is an issue, that is no problem either. Have a homemade picnic in the park, go window-shopping, or troll with friends in public places. It doesn't take that much to have fun while daylight is abound. If the night is your preference, there are utnan Dvtj rM * e eept W many possibilities that exist there as well. 2. Catch up on your favorite entertainment Got Netflix, Hulu, or access to YouTube for a few hours a day? Then you've got yourself a few hours of entertainment. Catch up on those series that you're missing, or pick up on some new ones to occupy your time. If that's not available, pick up a book, comic, or other print entertainment. Hours could be spent in enjoyment with these, and at least if they bore you, you can say you are not where you were a few hours ago. .3. Go hobby hunting Without the heavy pressure of the spring and fall sessions, perhaps the summer would be an ideal time to dive into a worthwhile hobby. With time available and stress reasonably lower, anything will do. And let's be honest, haven't you always wanted to try archery or underwater basket weaving? Maybe you can finally get back on that horse and, well, ride the horse? Or maybe it's just the season to paint the Mona Lisa.. .or at least try. 4. Get a job I know, not the most fun way to spend the summer, but I can honestly say that it is a relieving and reasonably comforting experience to have a bit of extra spending money. Turn the ' or' in "Can I buy this or that?" to a satisfying "and." 5. Be productive For many of us, we still have a few years ahead of us~ in college. Just because we may not bt taking summer sessions or heavy workloads, it doesn't mean we can't try to keep up with learning or anything along those lines. Sometimes taking a personal study time in some interesting subjects can be a delightfully time-consuming opportunity. Maybe you've wanted to learn about mermaid theory or the history of the Loch Ness monster, or even do a bit to learn about the community you live in. Just because i t's summer, it doesn't mean there aren't •any volunteering opportunities around, or that there won't be anyone that is interested in sharing their field of expertise with you for a short while. Opportunities await and it isn't always wise to pass all of them up. 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For a few days during finals week, the Gender Equity Center will be open f or 24 hours to all students interested in using their study room, couches, or desks while studying. The Center will also have f ree food, coffee and green books for anyone that needs a friendly atmosphere and an occasional pick-me-up. These extended hours, also known as Studyeat-cram-athon: Finals Extravaganza, will be from 6 a jn. on May 13 until 10 p.m. on May 15. As many students remember, Kellogg Library also extends its hours during the weeks leading up to finals. For those interested in utilizing one of the study rooms or quiet areas, the study area on the second floor has extended its hours to 6 a.m. to midnight, Mondays through Thursdays and 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays. The entire library is also open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays through Thursdays and the media library on the second floor is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays through Thursdays. These extended hours will be available to all students through May 17. Regardless of where students choose to study, being prepared is one of the biggest contributors to academic success, and utilizing either the Gender Equity Center or Kellogg Library can help. Oats 4N Spice Cookies It's t he last f ew weeks of school, but baking these h omemade cookies will send you t o a different world, a different dimension e ven. Cookies so w arm, so sweet, so soothing t hat e ven your m ama will say, "what's up?" There is a n eat story b ehind these cookies actually; this r ecipe comes from my m om w ho w ould b ake t hem for a friend every t ime she w ent in for c hemotherapy t reatment. Her friend said t hat t he cookies w ere so w onderful a nd flavorful t hat she forgot t he metallic taste in her mouth t hat usuoccurred b ecause of t he c hemo. N ow d on't you w ant to m ake them? What you'll need: - % cup of softened butter - 1 cup of brown sugar - %' cup of sugar - 1 teaspoon of baking powder - % teaspoon of baking soda - V* teaspoon of ground nutmeg - Va teaspoon of ground cloves - 2 eggs - 1 teaspoon of vanilla - 1 *A cup of all-purpose flour - 2 cups of rolled-in oats - 'A cup of chocolate chip morsels - % cup of butterscotch morsels - A mixing bowl and mixer - Spatula - Mini ice cream server (or a spoon to scoop dough with) - Cookie sheets with Pam or parchment on it Directions: Set oven to 375 degrees. Mix butter in mixing bowl with mixer to soften. Then a dd brown sugar, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg and cloves with the butter. Once mixed for about 30 seconds, a dd eggs and vanilla and b eat thoroughly (but not too much, you don't want to make them tough). Slowly a dd in flour as you mix. Once all the flour has been a dded, put away the mixer and pour in oats and morsels. Stir thoroughly with spatula until all is mixed together. Line cookie sheet with cooking oil or parchment and drop dollops of dough no bigger than the size of a golf ball onto the sheet, spacing them pbout a n Inch apart from e ach other. Cook in oven for about 10 - 12 minutes a nd set on a cool counter to rest. Now you c an serve them to your friends in need of loving comfort and support during this trying week of finals. Enjoy! ina soon? Fast forward your career. 1 Why Redlands? Special Education Credential (11 months) Accelerated programs: Credential in less Starts June 2013. Apply Now! than a year w ith no requirement changes; Teaching Credential (10 months) earn your Master's in 24 months or less Starts July 2013 MA in Education — Counseling (2 years) — Curriculum and Instruction (15-24 months) — Educational Administration (2 years) — Higher Education (2 years) Professional Credential (7-24 months) Spatial Literacy for Educators Certificate (15 months) Online! 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It also allows users to network with customers and communicate through personal profiles, establishing music playlists that remain on your personal profile and many other f un details that are not often found on sales websites. "It allows students to be able to get access to more affordable textbooks, do exchanging, and share information," Mario Clay, web manager and designer, said. "Every semester students are trying so hard to buy or sell textbooks that are sometimes difficult to get from the student book store because they're limited or the bookstore* hasn't received them yet. Sometimes the items are just way too expensive. Forums, blogs, chat, etc. allows the students to work together within a community platform." The idea for the website started out as an E-commerce class project. Clay and his colleagues had posed the question of what a good student service would be? From there, they established Photo by Anne Hall Cougar List to help organize advertisements for students as they create profiles to host their own listings and be incorporated into a community profile for networking. All of North County has the potential of benefiting from this web sité. Businesses outside of the school that focus sales towards student demographics can advertise and promote their companies. The main focus from the creators of Cougar List is to remain open to promoting student endeavors and providing a pleasant user experience. Currently there are 11 members with user accounts. The marketing and devel- opment of the web page is continuing, and the creators are constantly updating and modernizing the page. The 3.0 version that will eventually be released will feature an updated, sleek appearance and will function more elaborately with social media interaction (Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, etc.), and will continue to grow with shown interest from users. AU that is needed to continue the service is more members creating a profile and providing feedback. When joining the website, the creators have requested that participants contribute $2.00 towards establishing their profile as a means of satisfying startup costs. This small f ee is a one-time charge that will only temporarily exist f or enrollment. Once the site has established enough attention and can function independently there will no longer be a startup f ee. As a promotional consideration, there will be a contest for various prizes in the fall 2013 semester. More information will be provided regarding the contest at a later date. In the meantime, log onto www.cougarlist.ning. com, to create an account and start creating your profile. Share your advertisements and sell your old textbooks from this semester to people you know will need them. Model Arab League: Working together with other organizations Take advantage of multiple start dates, no requirement changes, and convenient block scheduling—ideal for working professionals. Degree & Credential Programs B Y A NNE H ALL OF RedlandsDegrees.com 1-877-299-7547 S C H O O L OF E D U C A T I O N ' Education@redlands.edu Education+ Apple Valley | Rancho Cucamonga | Redlands | Santa Ana | Temecula edgeable, civic, public affairs leaders and to hone SENIOR STAFF WRITER their skills. Bastianon beThe growth of a new, na- lieves the club will be imtionwide association com- portant because, "it teaches ing to our campus can be you to think as someone else. attributed to the support and Because you have to sepahelp of various campus orga- rate your American thoughts nization and professors. apart from what the counThe Model Arab League try would really want. So it (MAL) is a nationwide orga- makes you think differently." nization that shares similarBastianon's committee did ities with the Model United research on Morocco, and Nation. However, it focus- the other was Palestine. They es on the Middle East and talked about political topArab League. It provides ics, border disputes, effects the opportunity for students of Arab springs and the reto think through a different sponse on certain changes. cultural lens. MAL hosts The Palestine team won for conferences throughout the most honorable delegation. United States, with the pur- Bastianon feels that it taught pose of educating and gain- her to "create resolutions and ing research and leadership make agreements with other experience. Christina Bas- delegates." tianon, a CSUSM student, All student organizations attended one of the South- that want to be recognized ern California conference in by CSUSM must go through Santa Barbara. the process of being regisMAL hosts conferences tered with Student Life & with an academic purpose. Leadership. Due to focusing According to their website, on preparation for the conMAL wants "students [to] ference, MAL missed the learn about the politics and deadline to apply as a rechistory of the Arab world ognized organization by two and the arts of diplomacy days. Since they could not and public speech." fundraise on campus, they The overall goal is to pre- had to seek outside support . pare students to be knowl- According to Bastianon, one B Y KARLA REYES of the biggest challenges that she and fellow MAL members encountered while trying to plan the trip to Santa Barbara to present their research was finding this necessary funding for the conference. Bastianon is thankful f or the time and guidance of Professor Samir and Anita Billing, as well as the support of organizations on campus that donated what they could to help fund the Santa Barbara trip. Bastianon would also like to acknowledge the support of the Dean of Chaps, Global Studies Club, Modern Languages, History club, Arab American Association (AAA) and PoliSci club, who "all graciously helped us out with what they could." Although the Model Arab League is not a recognized CSUSM club yet, they are still looking forward to the end of the spring semester and the beginning of fall. Students interested in joining MAL can contact Christina Bastianon at basti003@cougars.csusm.edu or through the AAA club. �10 cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com T H E C OUGAR C HRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, M AY 8 , 2 0 1 3 Dealing with faith and college A senior says good bye t o CSUSM B Y MATTHEW ROSSIO B Y A NDREW R EED C ONTRIBUTOR C ONTRIBUTOR Whether you're just going to college, graduating from college, or are buried with work in the middle of your college career, most likely at some point in your education, you've been presented a belief system that is different than the one you were raised with. This happens a lot in college. Sometimes it's blatant and obvious, but sometimes it can be traced to a particular professor's bias that he or she might not even be aware of. I 'd even go further and suggest that in a public school system, nearly every time you walk into a classroom, you'll be presented with a different belief system than your own, especially if you're a person of faith. This is not a problem though, but an opportunity. In my experience, this potentially challenging experience needs not to be negative f or people of faith and can even be a blessing in disguise. I have found that being challenged on what you Thank you CSUSM. We really haye something special here. I joined the Catholic Club my freshman year and met the most wonderful people that ended up being my best friends that stuck with me throughout college. From there I decided to branch out and found myself working for the marketing department believe in is not a bad thing if what you believe in is true. The problem that many people of faith experience, is an ignorance of their chosen religion which leaves one unable to answer questions raised by their peers or professors. I 'd say there are two simple answers to this. The first is to seek truth wherever it lies and trust that God is truth and will take care of you, if you trust in Him. The second is to never be afraid to ask why. It has been my experience that faith in God and going to college do not have to contradict one another and that faith and God make sense. I am a Catholic Christian and I 've been challenged more than once on my beliefs, either directly or subtly, in class, at U-hour and throughout my daily life in today's world. I have found however, that my faith in God is true. I 've had to re-analyze some things and even change my own understanding of God, but ultimately the faith I was raised with, had the answers I was looking for all along. So from an incoming freshman to a college graduate, I 'd say that faith and education go hand in hand, as long as^you give them an equal chance, and I encourage you to keep the faith. O PINION at The Clarke. I learned so much there, from the professional staff and my student co-workers alike, that I got to see what tremendous ideas and efforts executed by my peers when given the opportunities. My best chances to learn have been those conversations with professors in the hallways, discussions with my USUAB and ASI friends on the part we get to play in the future legacy and growth of the school, and those 2 a.m. chats with friends about the memories we share and about where the heck w e're going with our futures. I c an't begin to say how amazing an experience I 've had at CSU San Marcos. We are a small close-knit community that is growing and I was glad to be a small part of it. One Price for the Summer! Flexible move in and move out* "Move in anytime near the end of the Semester. If you are back in class in the Fall and find yourself saying "Hey, where is my stuff?" It's time t o move out!* Editors'Topics: The craziest thing you have ever done o r w ould like t o d o over summer break "In general, my summers are pretty lazy. But I think this year, I really want to just go to a bunch of amusement parks: Disneyland, SeaWorld, etc. I think it would be f un to just spend a week or so going to different parks with my friends and enjoying the fact that I do not have homework!" - Features Editor Katlin Sweeney "My crazy 'summer' vacation was when I took a trip to Ireland with my sister in the second week of the past fall semester, it wasn't technically a summer vacation, but it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that I could not resist. I felt like I grew so much in those 10 days and the fact that back home in the States my fellow Cougars were going to class, somehow made it even more f un for me. I hope to have more crazy adventures like that in the future. Everyone should go abroad sometime." - Opinion Editor Jessie Gambrell "The craziest thing I would want to do over the course of a summer isn't really anything crazy, at least not to me. I would really just want to drive around all summer and attend a Major League Baseball game at all 30 major league team stadiums in one summer with my brothers and some of my closest friends, that is my dream summer." - Sports Editor Alex Franco "My ideal spring break would be to spend it in San Francisco. I traveled there last December and it was beautiful. Unfortunately, we didn't get to spend much time there since I was there to conduct an interview at LucasFilms, but we got to see a lot of the city and I fell in love. The atmosphere, the architecture and culture of San Francisco provide a sense of belonging. You feel so small in this huge city, yet you feel as if this is the place where all your dreams might come true and more than anything, you want to try. I 'd love to spend more t ime there; f feel as if the adventures are endless." - News Editor Melissa Martinez "Me and my friends went swimming in our high school pool at midnight and had a little potluck together. It was right before we all went back to school so it was really f un." - A & E Editor Juliana Stumpp San Marcos Escondido Cal Us Toll Free: 877-917-7990 235 East Carmel St. • San Marcos, CA 92078 Call for details L760I744^451Ö "I really want to hit the club scene, mostly because it seems to be something that's so out of what I 'm used to. I don't really mean just go crazy and go clubbing every night, but a few nights here and there seems like it would be a lot of f un. It would be nice to just let loose with friends who have been trying to get me to go for a long time. 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We have to discover confidence that allows your what that thing is that God real personality to come out (or whoever or whatever you and to not be molded into the Ever wonder why we seem may think those passions de- various shapes of our society. to think that flowers are so rive from) has inspired and We can also glow when pretty? Well, I have a theory designed for us. We each we are our healthiest and our and it is very simple. have a calling and a purpose bodies like it when we take When flowers are bloom- and it's those people who care of ourselves. Eating the ing at the peak of spring and have found it or at least are right foods that are healthy, are shining forth their best, pursuing it, that really shine working out or exercising to most healthiest, happiest and forth. some level is a natural medfullest selves, that is when Confidence in oneself is icine to whatever anxieties we notice how beautiful they another thing that makes you we may be having and it is are, no matter what kind of glow. Whenever I see some- a good way to detoxify the flower they are. Same goes one who is truly happy and ugly "dirt" from our bodfor us. at peace with themselves, I ies. Think of working out In our society, we get am inspired and admire their as the cleaning off the dirt caught up on other people's radiance. People who have and eating the right foods as "blossoms," we are focusing a passion, and skills in that the fertilizer. The "dirt" can so much on their beauty, that passion, are always going to sometimes cloud our glow we wither under their shad- be an inspiration and some- and the more we take care of ow through the blindness to times a magnet to the good ourselves the more we will our own blossom. Now, I 'm people around them. Confi- shine forth our truest, most not just talking about beauty dence is sometimes hard to healthiest selves. as in appearance, I am talking come by these days, or at Well, there you have it. For about being your best, most least the right kind of con- those of you graduating this happiest and fullest self. fidence. I mean the type of year or even those just enHow can we do this, you tering our school this year, might ask? It really varies these are the things that make with each personality, given us the beautiful people that that we are all diverse and jjr we are. Through the confiunique individuals. But dence in our truest beings, there are some things ^ ^ the care and dedication ; that ring true in every toward our well being human being and that is a K N and the passioiv and pursense of purpose, belonging & pose designed for us, we and hope. Everyone wants to can excel and be the best, know that they are loved and most healthiest, happiest and belong somewhere and are fullest people we can be. OPINION EDITOR MOJ^f in upp Trish Redondo, psychology, '1 use a planner." Cambria Mackey, communications, "Going over material ahead of time and looking over the study guides." AlexaWatkins, communications, "Every night I just study; starting now, for a few hours." Kyle Ditangco, kinesiology, "Review notes and read the book and look over study guides ' and possibly ask the teachers what else 1 can do." 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A . • F O L L O W YOUR C O L L E G E ON T W I T T E R : HTTPS://TWITTER.COM/CSUSMCHABSS SPANISH, M.A. �Opinion Editor: Jessie Gambrell cougaixhron.opinion@gmaii.com W ho, what, when, where and why: Let the 'Star Wars' speculation begin! be a little too early to begin speculation, but these are "Star Wars" people and it's In the spirit of the sum- never too early to talk about mer movie conclave well it. underway with the recent There is one rumor circurelease of Marvel's, "Iron lating around the interweb Man 3" this past week, I feel that perhaps Emperor Palit is now a suitable time to patine, who died in "Return begin the talk about what of the Jedi" at the hands of would arguably be the big- Darth Vader, could return gest blockbuster release in to wreak havoc on the rebel 2015 and perhaps all time, alliance once again. Some when Disney and J J Abrams fans are saying, according release "Star Wars: Episode to a Yahoo! Movies, that they know the emperor has vn." Since Disney bought Lu- cloned himself and will go casFilm and the Star Wars on living as a spirit. With all Franchise in early 2012 that said, I'll have to say this and then announced that a is not a possibility for them 2015 "Episode VII" would to go with because the embe made and released, fan- peror i s dead, plain and simboys and girls everywhere ple, there's no way he could have been clamoring about come back from that death, what story it would follow and creator George Lucas and where director Abrams has gone on record saying would take the film. Giv- that he is definitely dead afen the franchises expansive ter his fall at the hands of universe past the six films in Darth Vader in "Episode VI: the saga and the hundreds of Return of the Jedi." novels, comics, video games Another possible and more and fan-fiction, there is no likely storyline is that the telling where they could go . new films will take place With the film two years 30 years after the events of away and no official story, "Jedi" and will chronicle the script or plot revealed, no lives of Luke Skywalker's cast confirmations, no movie children, and Leia and Han title, no scenes shot, it could Solo's children and their bat- B Y ALEX FRANCO S PORTS E DITOR tle with a new sith presence. With this battle against the sith waging through the galaxy, the Skywalker/Solo kids will battle their own inner demons in classic Skywalker family fashion. This storyline also features another "fall from grace" character, and to prevent possible spoilers, I won't mention who. Finally, there is the storyline and movie we all want to see, and that is the recently released idea from actor Patton Oswalt on a "Parks and Recreation" bit where in an attempt to filibuster a town meeting, he gave his input on an "Episode VII." If you haven't seen it already, his version features a crossover of astronomical proportions, with the combined universes of "Star Wars," "Marvel," and the Greek gods from "Clash of the Titans." I would absolutely love to see this version, but realistically speaking, it is more unlikely than the first storyline I mentioned. But hey, a fanboy can dream. Until 2015 comes, there will no doubt be a non-stop influx of new story ideas as well as character and plot details being made up until the day thefirsttrailer or plot detail has been released. See you in 2015,. and may the force be with you. Thoughts? Share them on our wesite. A call t o bipartisansh^^^ G.O.P.'s Shift to Right." Governor Bush held the line firm by stating that his father, Recent news coverage has 41st President George H.W. centered much attention on Bush, and former 40th PresD.C. and the continuing sen- ident Ronald Reagan would atorial efforts from the so have had a difficult time becalled "Gang of Eight" (a ing vetted into the current group of Democrat and Re- wave of GOP politics. With publican senators) to bring this noted, is Governor Bush forward an immigration incorrect? I'll let you be the reform overhaul. Yet, with judge of that. much of the haunting memIt's time for partisanship ories still vibrant in much to be put aside for the sake of the American public's of reasonable and fair polimind, the fiscal cliff negoti- cy-making in our great naations, continuing debate on tion. Sure, I may take ah gun control, etc., the simple over-simplistic view of what question to ask is, will im- many cynics cry, "dirty polimigration reform take place tics." However, immigration or . will it be subject to the reform holds a high prospect, stalemate that Washington is for success. In fact, a recent starting to be known for? study published in February On June 11, 2012, Jim by "Gallup" suggests that Rutenburg captured for- Americans would support mer Florida Governor, Jeb an immigration reform packBush's take on Washington, age. When the subjects of in a New York Times article the study were asked if they* titled "Jeb Bush Questions would support a law which B YJOSEPARRA CONTRIBUTOR would "allow undocumented immigrants living in the United States the chance to become legal residents or citizens if they meet certain requirements," the respondents that voted in favor resulted in a 72 percent margin. Ultimately, the burden lies on these eight senators to bring forward the bipartisan support needed in congress to deliver a piece of legislation that can have a number of positive results, in particular, economic and social gains for our nation. Both parties are challenged to this task; no one is free from blame. Let us not become a generation that becomes used to this stagnant, irreconcilable, and uncompromising political environment. Soon, it will be our generation that will be judged by the pen strokes of history, so let's make sure we move forward. Travel the World Teaching English! Just graduating? Spend a year or two in an exotic location while the American job market improves and before starting your career in the US What you'll need: ^ a c ^ff sD / gree • passport Next course: TESOL Certification Program in Temecula (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) • Our 4-week program will teach YOU how to teach English • English teachers are in huge demand in Asia, Europe, and the Americas • Our TESOL graduates receive job placement assistance California School of English 28780 Single Oak Dr. Temecula CA 92590 Tel: (951)693-9184 email: tesol@csofe.com www.csofe.comfacebook.com/calschQol �Opinion Editor: Jessie Gambrell cougftrchron.opinion@gmail.com I I ¡¡¡^^k k ^¡^J Bumper stickers 'Not O f This World' BY B EN CARLSON STAFF WRITER Comedian Demetri Martin once told a joke concerning bumper stickers, "A lot of people don't like bumper stickers. I don't mind bumper stickers. To me a bumper sticker is a shortcut Mt's like a little sign that says, 'Hey, let's never hang o ut.'" Labels carry baggage, but bumper stickers carry irritating statements that are obviously unnecessary. There are many bumper stickers I find annoying. First is the one that is normally blue and has a bunch of religious symbols that resemble the letters that spell out "Coexist". Aren't we already coexisting? Do they mean we should coexist and get along? Yes, and that's why someone else thought up the sticker of the same religious symbols design that spells out "Tolerance." Other times I come upon an "SDSU Mom" or "USC Mom" and get a peculiar feeling like I pity those sad moms who live their lives through their children's accomplishments. "My son or daughter is a honor student at this or that middle school" is another example. Despite these, there is one that is winner of ultimate smugness. It is one that Your body's talking louder than y our mouth Preparation for summer does not mean just getting a tan that leads people to spend more time on their appearance during the summer than Every year, the month of they normally do the rest of there is a sinister aura sur- June arrives quicker than ex- the year. rounding these things that I pected and so begins the conIt used to be relatively easy find contemptuous. tinuous cycle of spontaneous to match what we have been In fact, I can actually smile pool parties, beach trips and told the ideal 'beach body* now when I see a "Coexist" weather that encourages bar- should look like: tan and insticker. At least coexistence ing a little more skin. shape. But now, women face has a sort of unity or comproThe pressure continues to a more difficult challenge mise in its definition. These build as women and men when trying to morph themNOTW stickers are not only alike are forced to face the selves into the of-the-moannoying, but they show the disheartening truth: summer ment body type. level of pride and stupidity is not a time of relaxation. For women that are thin, it takes to believe the whole In fact, it is the opposite. For there is pressure to have bigworld revolves around you, many people, the word 'sum- ger assets to complement and that you are destined to mer' has become synony- their slenderness, and for a greater things beyond this mous with going to the gym woman that is curvier, there world. It shows a lack of hu- and getting in shape at least a is pressure to shed the excess manity and is based in ultra month in advance, preparing weight on her body so that egocentricity. for these invites that rarely her curves are only defined It is the ultimate statement come with much warning. in 'desired' places. of " I'm better than you." It is an admittedly ridicuObviously, it is nearly imSo, to those who have these lous concept, to be stressed possible for a woman, even stickers on their cars, I will during the few months of the one that works out frequenttolerate you but do me a fa- year when students do not ly, to magically shed the sovor and "let's never hang have a full course load and called 'extra' pounds that out." have more free time on their linger on her stomach and on hands. But it is that linger- her legs. Getting in shape is ing, silent fear of spontaneity not hard, but simultaneously B Y KATLIN SWEENEY FEATURES EDITOR dresses itself in humility, while insulting everyone else who doesn't share that particular worldview. I 'm writing of course of the 'Not Of This World' stickers. Christians who put these stickers on their cars are reminding you, the sad creature stuck in traffic, that although you both inhabit this small planet and must tolerate each other, they are destined for another world, one much better than the one we both live in now. They believe, to borrow from the Bible, that they are "in the world but not of the world." In their view, making the world better now is a fool's errand and it doesn't matter what happens to the earth because for them, it is only temporary. Needless to say» losing weight in certain areas and gaining it in others is difficult to attain. While stress over looking good for the summer has traditionally been considered a woman-specific issue, men deal with the pressure of toning up as well. The perceived 'need' to develop a flat stomach, six-pack and muscular build is something that continues to force men into the gym as frequently as, if not more often, than women. However, this pressure for both genders to become 'better' looking for one season out of the year is something that takes away from the purpose of being on break: not having to worry. We should not be worried about curving our diets or scheduling more time for the gym just to look more attractive when wearing a bathing suit. There §re much better ways to spend our summer. O ne CSUSM student's senior s hout o ut the club as well. The people there will always have a special place in my heart. The wonderful memories I had a great college experience because of the won- we have shared together will derful people I met along never be forgotten. One such the way. I have never met a memory I will never forget more amazing group of peo- was last summer when two ple that I am grateful to call friends and I went on a road trip up the California coast. my friends. Getting involved with a The first night we spent in club has also changed my El Capitan. In the middle life. It had its challenges, of the night we decided to but being involved in the take long exposure Catholic Club was the best shots at the experience I could have ever b e a c h . imagined, I would not have On our traded it for the world. I feel way back to so blessed to have served our campon a leadership position in site we kept B Y ANTONIO JIMENEZ C ONTRIBUTOR on running into skunks. What normally took 5 minutes ended up into a one-hour heart pumping, adrenaline filled adventure. We would walk around a corner and spot a skunk on its front legs ready to spray. We would run back and find a new way and again we would spot another skunk. This experience and the countless other experiences that I 've had during my years at Cal State San Marcos have been legen... wait for it...dary! 8 6 1 2 6 (HOME OF YEAR-ROUND BUYBACKS) AI I'll 11, § ffl h I Hi. Off-Campus Books now carries textbooks for CSUSM! 1450 West Mission Road/ San Marcos, CA 9 2069 (760) 598-2665 7 4 2 5 8 6 1 9 8 2 5 7 3 5 7 (pCfflp*! 9 1 4 4 5 '2 2 7 6 9 5 C OUGAR S U D O K U Like doing Sudokus, crosswords o r wordsearches? W hy n ot j oin o ur staff next year and become a game designer Email csusm.cougarchronicle@gmail.com for more info �A & E Editor: T HE COUGAR CHRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, M AY 8 , 2 0 1 3 cougarchron.arts@gmail.com S t u d e n t As " p Either way, we'll be with you along way. Others on the otherband are so close to completion. Lets compare college to a race. For some/ there are some still getting used to the race's course. Some prepared for a long time, while a number do a lost minute prep. Good luck on f inals! Congrats to the class of 2013! CSUSM student shares the basics of creating a web series B Y JULIANA STUMPP A & E EDITOR San Diego is filled with little-known restaurants, bars or hangouts that aren't mainstream...yet. It's always fun having a local place that you can bring your Mends or family to. With summer approaching, finding places to eat and enjoy is a must. Kyle Miller, the creator of the YouTube web series "Backyard Adventures," goes around Southern California places and documents his experience for his viewers . Miller sat down with The Cougar Chronicle to explain his process and what it's really like having a web series. Question: What prompt- ed you to start a web series? Answer: What prompted the idea for me to start a web series was my first class that I took here; Chicano Theatre. A lot of my classmates told me that I was really good and I should use my talent. Then I got the idea to do my own travel web series, "Backyard Adventures," and make comedy videos like the "Dating Tips with Kyle Miller." Q: For every webisode, how do you come up with ideas? A: For "Backyard Adventures," it's a bit of a challenge because you have to get per- the advice people would give me. So I wanted to make a comedy about dating advice people have given me. Q: Is there a creative process you go through for every webisode? A: For "Backyard Adventures", I wanted to do something different than other travel series. There are elements of travel hosts I see within me like the dorkiness of Huell Howser. My main goal in "Backyard Adventures" is educate and entertain like in Chicano Theatre. As for the "Datthey are small businesses. In ing Tips," I pick an advice a way I'm helping the com- and start writing: Q: How do you balance munity. As for the "Dating Tips," I found it humorous of the time to do a web series mission from the owner of the restaurant, bar, etc. to film. So far everyone has been nice about it because on top of other responsibilities? A: AtfirstI thought I could balance it out. In the end, it was too much. School must Hey, do you really be a priority as well ais family, enjoy spending your and work. With summer vatime watching ' cation near, I can do more epmovies and TV o r isodes for "Backyard Adventures," "Dating Tips," and reading amazing hopefully write short skits books? like "Cholo Adventures." Hopefully, I'll be able to do a trip to Latin America which Why not join our is where I want to expand staff next year and "Backyard Adventures" after w rite about the I'm done graduating since I 'm going to teach English things you are down there. watching and reading! To check out "Backyard Adventures," visit http:// kylesbacky ardadventures. blogspot.com/ Congratulations College of Science & Mathematics graduates As graduates, you are about to enter a rapidly changing, complex world; a world that is driven by technology; and a world where we must all be globally engaged. We are confident that you, the graduates of 2 013, will achieve great things. We wish you success in all your future endeavors, and we congratulate you on this significant milestone in your life. �A & E Editor: Juliana Stumpp cougarchron.arts@gmail.com Comic-Con t o heat up the San Diego streets at the San Diego Convention SENIOR STAFF WRITER Center, on July 18-21. While tickets sold out in minutes Summer has always had months ago, there are ways special meaning to citizens to at least enjoy the free fesof San Diego, especially tivities and receive promothose of us with geekier prej- tional items in the surroundudice than most people. ing streets of the Gaslamp It's almost that time of year District, near the convention when people from all over center. the country flock to the anComic-Con started in 1970, nual San Diego Comic-Con with less than 200 attendees, International convention. as a one-day convention for San Diego Comic-Con is not comic books and those who the only convention celebrat- read them, but since then it ing comics, films and geek has grown considerably in culture in the country, but it the forty-odd years as a result is the largest of its kind in the of the rise of "geek" culture. world. It is now an enormous event, As always it will be held with over 130,000 attendees. BY RYAN D OWNS The focus has also shift- is tight-lipped on what films ed away from comic books and celebrities will appear at and to other categories, such panels until a few weeks beas panels for television and fore the event. However in film, which have stolen the years past, the casts of show year after year. It's "Twilight," "The Avengers," fair to say that the event has "Lost," and many more have become one of the biggest all arrived to speak to fans. commercial publicity events Showtime and HBO have in the world, but the fans expressed interest in holddon't seem to mind. They ing panels for popular shows still come out in thousands, such as Dexter and Game of with lines of characters and Thrones. It has been hinted costumes, usually stretching that bestselling fantasy auaround the block. thor Neil Gaiman will make Given that the advertised an appearance as part of his special guests are generally final book tour in America. Everything else remains to industry professionals such as Rob Liefeld and Mi- be revealed. Everything else chael Uslan, the convention remains to be revealed. Book R eview:The G reat Gatsby' by F. S cott Fitzgerald BY BEN CARLSON STAFF WRITER Many aspiring intellectuals, especially those attending this university, love to use the cliché phrase "the book was way better than the movie," when referring to thefilmversion of a popular novel. With the film version of "The Great Gatsby," hitting theaters May 10, this is a preemptive review to save you, the reader, from making the mistake of using that annoying phrase in front of your friends or. colleagues and also to remind you that no film version of this American classic will ever do it justice. It's been tried before. Most of us will see the film for its own sake, but one should not outsource a reading of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel entirely to à few hours in a dark, air-conditioned room. Bookstores everywhere have the paperback edition for cheap (less than a movie ticket) and I insist you pick it up and revisit Fitzgerald's tale of young elites obsessed with their idea of the American dream. It is a novel that will speak to those graduating this spring in that its themes explore the relationship between the pursuit of wealth and the dream of happiness and individualism. In leaving academia behind, graduates have the opportunity to remind themselves what he or she intends to accomplish in their professional lives. Fitzgerald challenges the reader to examine his or her own American dream. Many graduates have noble goals in mind, which should be protected against the influence or pursuits of pleasure and greed, however tempting. As Fitzgerald put it, "it was what preyed On Gatsby, what foul dust floated in the wake of his dreams." Gatsby's own downfall was his obsession with the past. But the future is both daring and exciting. The exploration of unknown territory and the plans we students intend on pursuing in that territory that lies ahead. As the narrator exclaims at the end of the novel, "tomorrow we ForYour Entertainment 'Revenge' and ' Girls Just W ant t o Have Fun' will run faster, stretch out our arms farther." So, to the class of 2013,1 recommend revisiting this landmark in American literature before you charge bravely into the world. FEATURES EDITOR "Revenge" 5 Must-Watch Episode: "Chaos" Season 1, Episode 15 Revenge is one of ABC's most captivating shows, with protagonist Emily Thorne moving back to her childhood home in order to wreak havoc on the people who caused her father's untimely death. Having spent years in juvenile hall and away from her home in the Hamptons, Thorne uses the fact that no one recognizes her to her advantage. From seducing her enemies' son to faking her identity to blowing up an office, "Revenge" will create an air of mystery and suspense that is hard to ignore. And with season two still airing on ABC, viewers that get addicted to the show on Netflix will not have to wait for the "next season to be added online to finish watching thf latest episodes. "Girls Just Want to Have" XXXXI5 Contrary to the obnoxious 1979 Cyndi Lauper hit with the same name, "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" will tug at your heartstrings and make you laugh at the right moments. A young Sarah Jessica Parker and Helen Hunt star in this campy romantic comedy about two girls trying to find who they are. When Janey (Parker) moves to town, she meets Lynne (Hunt), who instantly becomes her best friend. Janey realizes that Lynne has the same favorite television show as her, "Dance TV," and they begin to bond over their mutual desire to one day be performers on it. However, opportunity comes knocking sooner rather than later when auditions are being held in town. Torn between wanting to abide by her military father's strict rules and wanting to follow her biggest dream, Janey decides to take a risk and see what happens. This classic '80s teen dance movie is sure to make you smile within the first half hour. BY KEANDRE WILLIAMS-CHAMBERS COPY EDITOR Well, summer is c oming up! I d on't think I n eed t o b e a ny more f orward in saying t hat opportunities m ay arise within t he next f ew months t o either h ave fun, m ove o n u p in t he w orld, or just g et through it. Regardless of w hat those options are, here are a f ew songs t o g et through t he soon-tobe hotter months a head w ithout losing your h ead. "Dance Anthem of the '80s" By Regina Spektor Not e xactly t he danciest song t o start off t he summer, b ut w ith Regina's energy, it's sure t o give a bit of reason t o n ot start t he summer off so hard. With talk a bout sweet little attractions a nd a notso-subtle mention of sleep, it's a p erfect mid-energy song t o a dd a little smile t o those off days t hat are b ound t o h appen sooner or later. "Vacation" By the Go-Go's Yes, it h ad t o c ome t o this. Everyone has some sort of v acation p lan in mind, w hether it is t he entire break until August, or just for a w eek or t wo here a nd there. It m ay b e simple or e xtravagant, but c ome o ne. It's all w e've ever w anted, huh? Sometimes, w e just h ave t o g et a way. A nd bring a f ew friends, b ecause it d oesn't e xactly m ean it's m eant t o b e spent a lone. "Tom's Diner" (DNA Remix) By DNA feat. Suzanne Vega Take a seat a nd relax w ith this '90s remix of t he popular song, w hich has b ecome t he more p opular iteration a mong m odern times. Though summer might e nd u p b eing as h ectic as t he school year, it d oesn't m ean there c an't b e opportunities t o t ake a break a nd let t he unnecessary stress flow a way with this c alming u p-beat song a nd soothing vocals. "White Nights"By Oh Land Let's all b e c ompletely honesi w ith oursq|v§s.Jf w e a ren't planning t o d o school or work this summer, I c an almost g uarantee t hat a g ood majority of us a ren't planning for very m uch sleep, or a t least in regular time slots. For those l ate nights, let t he imagination run wild with this c reative song of those crazy dreams w e might h ave for summer a nd during those summer nights. "Surfin1 U.S.A." By The Beach Boys C ouldn't c onclude this playlist w ithout including t he infamous boys t hat are synonymous w ith summertime a t t he b each. After all, m any of us are hopefully in California right n ow, a nd San Marcos isn't t hat far from t he b each. Whether or not y ou're spending your time in t he state, y ou c an't exactly cross b each time off your list for this summer. Concerts heating up t he summer season Local San Diego venues to host big name singers and bands B Y N ICOLEIGNELL BY KATLIN SWEENEY THE SHl#LE S TAFF W RITER Summer is almost here, and with the fun in the sun comes concerts . Where the sun is shining, no homework is due (for those who aren't dying in summer school) and no rules apply. Whether you enjoy the relaxing peaceful music of Marilyn Manson, or the head banging mixes of Justin Beiber, this summer promises to have the glorious musical talents of artists. Two music festivals have already kicked off the concert series, Stagecoach and Cochella...and having attended one of those and experiencing the classiness of culture rich environments, I can say, without a doubt that this summer is going to be awesome. Why not go out of your music comfort zone this summer? There are so many concerts to choose from and with the endless funds that all of us college students have (especially me), you should try and see as many as you can. Concerts are also a fun way to hang out with friends, sing like you would in the shower, and of course see artists that you love or meet a few new ones. Locally, the Del Mar Fair will host the musical styl•ing's of Switchfoot on June 14, Martina McBride on June 20, Big Time Rush on June 22, Train on June 27 and Adam Lambert on July 2. Tickets are currently on sale for these events and more information can be found at http://www. M s dfair.com/index. php?fuseaction=concerts .grandstand. Chula Vista's Sleep Train Amphitheatre will host Tim McGraw on June 7, Pitbull and Ke$ha on June 16, and the Vans Warped Tour on June 19. One luxury about this Amphitheatre is that there are cheap lawn seats for as low as $23. Valley View Casino center will also host Bruno Mars on July 30 . Make sure to check online and get tickets fast, because can sell out pretty fast. Have a nice summer, be safe, and more importantly, go to a lot of concerts. I'll see you there. �CONGRATULATIONS TO O U R 1« IBI Pitt g i |£3SsSS Jackie Bestmanri Heather M. 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